Magellan eXplorist 500 - Manual (Page 90)

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What is MapSend?
MapSend ® is the Magellan line of detailed digital maps for Magellan hand-held GPS
receivers. The core MapSend product line includes street maps for driving, topographic
maps for hiking, camping, and hunting, and fresh/salt water maps for fishing and boating.
MapSend maps will transform your eXplorist into an amazingly powerful solution for outdoor
recreation and travel.
You can find out more about the growing line of MapSend products through a Magellan
dealer or on-line www.magellangps.com under Products > Maps and Software.
Most MapSend products are provided on CD-ROM for use on personal computers using the
Windows
® operating system.
• MapSend maps typically cover large areas, allowing the user to ‘cut’ smaller regions to
be uploaded and saved as one of the detailed maps available for your eXplorist.
• Other useful trip planning and map analysis functions, such as the ability to easily
create and store POIs, routes, map regions, etc.
Some map regions are available as preloaded map regions on SD cards, or as web
downloads.
• Plug and play in the eXplorist, but are limited in geographic area.
Please note that not all MapSend products will presently work with
the eXplorist. Please check the Magellan web site at
www.magellangps.com and and go the the eXplorist web for a link to
details on compatibility with your eXplorist and MapSend software.
The following instructions are basic guidelines for using MapSend with
your eXplorist. Please refer to the documentation provided with your
MapSend product for more detailed information and product updates.
Overview of Uploading Detail Maps from MapSend to the eXplorist
Install MapSend Software. Following the instructions provided with the MapSend product
you purchased, the first step is to install the
software onto your personal computer. For
this overview, the MapSend Topo 3D will be
used.
Open MapSend and Define a Region. Zoom
in and pan until you find an area that you
are interested in. Using the Draw New
Region tool, define the region.
Right-click inside the region. This will bring
up a window for you to enter a name for the
region. In this example it is called “Tahoe.”
Using the eXplorist with MapSend