Magellan eXplorist 500 - Manual (Page 102)

Preferences 95
Selecting the Coordinate System
Position data will be displayed in the coordinate system chosen in Map Units. The default
system is latitude/longitude (Lat/Lon) and should be fine for most users. Experienced
navigators will want to select a coordinate system that matches the maps or charts they are
using. Coordinate systems that can be selected are:
• Lat/Lon
• UTM
• OSGB
• Irish
• Swiss
• Swedish
• Finnish
• German
• French
• USNG
• MGRS
• User Grid
1. Press MENU.
2. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
Preferences.
3. Press ENTER.
4. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight
Map Units.
5. Press ENTER.
6. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the data field for
Coord System.
7. Press ENTER.
8. Use the Arrow joystick to highlight the desired coordinate system.
Some coordinate systems may ask for additional information as to how the
coordinates will be displayed. Select the desired option and press ENTER.
If User Grid is selected, additional information is required. This option will be
used only by experienced users and is not described in this manual.
9. Press ENTER.
The Map Units screen is displayed with the new
Coord System shown. You can change
other settings or press ESC to return to the Preferences menu.