Full User Guide

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(i) Contents
(i) Contents......................................................2-3
(ii) Basic Layout..................................................4
1.00 Overview........................................................5
1.01 Getting Started...............................................5
2.00 Introduction....................................................6
2.01 The Global Positioning System (GPS)...........6
2.02 How GPS Works............................................6
2.03 SatSYNC........................................................6
2.04 Base Mapping................................................6
2.05 Battery Insertion.............................................7
2.06 Switching On and Off.....................................7
2.07 Map Card Insertion........................................7
2.08 Keypad Lock..................................................7
2.09 Battery Indicator & Stop/Record Icon.............7
2.10 Six Primary Pages.........................................8
3.00 GPS Map Screen...........................................9
3.01 Toggleable Maps..........................................10
3.02 Map Packs Page..........................................10
4.00 Primary Pages.............................................10
4.01 MAIN MENU Page.......................................11
4.02 COMPASS Page..........................................11
4.02a POINTER Page............................................12
4.03 TRIP LOG Page...........................................13
4.04 Convert Trail to Track...................................14
4.05 GPS STATUS Page.....................................15
5.00 SETTINGS MENU Page..............................16
5.01 Power Control..............................................17
5.02 Advanced Power Control.............................18
5.03 Backlight......................................................19
5.03a Screen Data Capture...................................19
5.04 2 Data Box Layout.......................................20
5.04a Data options for data box overlays.........20-21
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5.05 4 Data Box Layout (upper)...........................22
5.06 4 Data Box Layout (lower)...........................22
5.07 GPS Settings...............................................23
5.08 Memory Status.............................................24
5.09 Units and Set Speed....................................24
5.10 Compass Settings........................................25
5.11 Calibrate Compass......................................26
5.12 Set Trip Data................................................27
5.13 Volume Control............................................28
5.14 Buttons Control............................................28
5.15 Screen Data Options....................................29
5.16 Time Offset...................................................29
5.17 Languages...................................................30
5.18 About............................................................30
6.00 PLANNING Screen......................................31
7.00 ROUTES MENU Page.................................32
7.01 Create New Route.......................................33
7.02 ROUTE EDIT Page......................................34
7.02a Edit Title.......................................................34
7.02b Edit Comments............................................35
7.02c Reverse Route.............................................35
7.02d Edit Route Map............................................35
7.02e Edit Waypoints.............................................35
7.02f Delete Route................................................35
7.02g Copy.............................................................35
7.02h Move Route to SD Card...............................35
7.02i Copy Route to SD Card...............................35
7.03 ROUTE MAP Page......................................35
7.03a ROUTE PLAN Page.....................................35
7.03b ROUTE CARD Page....................................37
7.04 Create Routes Folders Using SatSYNC......38
8.00 POSITION INFO Page.................................39
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9.00 POI Menu.....................................................40
9.01 Add New POI Page......................................40
9.02 ADD POIs Page...........................................41
9.03 Keypad.........................................................42
9.04 POI CATEGORY Page.................................42
9.04a Rename POI Category.................................42
9.04b Copy POI Category......................................42
9.04c Delete POI Category....................................42
9.04d Add New POI by Grid Ref............................43
9.04e Add New POI by Map..................................43
9.04f Add New POI by Postcode..........................43
9.04g Move to SD Card.........................................43
9.04h Copy to SD Card..........................................44
9.05 My POIs Page..............................................44
9.05a POI 1 Page..................................................44
9.06 EDIT POI Page............................................45
9.06a Rename.......................................................45
9.06b Edit Description............................................45
9.06c Edit Location by Grid....................................46
9.06d Edit Location by Map...................................46
9.06e Edit Warning Radius....................................46
9.06f Edit Visibility.................................................46
9.06g Delete...........................................................46
9.06h Edit POI Icon................................................46
9.07 Create POI Folders Using SatSYNC...........47
9.08 POI Indicator Icon........................................48
10.00 GoTo and Marker Page................................49
10.01 Set By Coords..............................................49
10.02 Set By Postcode..........................................49
11.00 Accessories.................................................50
11.01 Bike Mount...................................................50
11.02 Vehicle Mount..............................................50
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11.03 Standard Power Bundle...............................50
11.04 Slimline Power Bundle.................................50
11.05 Carry Cases.................................................51
11.06 Lanyard........................................................51
11.07 Screen Cover...............................................51
11.08 ZAGG’s InvisibleSHIELDTM..........................51
12.00 Services.......................................................52
12.01 General Service...........................................52
12.02 World Base Map..........................................52
12.03 Specialised Custom Map Service................52
12.04 Toggleable Map Service...............................52
12.05 Custom Mapping (GB only)..........................52
12.06 Site-Centred Mapping (GB only)..................52
12.07 Map Consolidation.......................................52
12.08 Route Planner & Route Share.....................53
13.00 General FAQs.........................................54-55
13.01 Mountain Biking FAQs.................................55
14.00 Trouble Shooting..........................................56
14.01 Tips.........................................................57-58
15.00 Glossary..................................................59-60
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(ii) Basic Layout

GPS antenna
Lanyard point (x2)

Backlight Boost
Insert SD card

On/Off
Interchangeable
screen cover

Soft keys Soft keys

(functions vary) (functions vary)

8 way joystick
(with centre press
ʻselectionʼ)

USB Audio jack

(power (AV POIs)
& data)

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1.00 Overview
1.00 Overview
Welcome to the world of GPS mapping!
The Active 10 is an intuitive unit, easy to use.
Switch it on, wait for a couple of minutes and
your position is shown as being the centre
of the screen. As you move, so does the
map. The unit is waterproof and the screen
is backlit which means it can be used day or
night in any weather.
OS maps are sold separately on SD cards.
The unit is supplied with a world map showing
major roads, towns and cities and a UK road
map.
The Active 10 is a standalone unit and you
can plan routes on it whilst in the great
outdoors. Satmap’s online Route Planner
allows the download of pre-planned routes,
the upload of routes for editing and the
printing of a paper version of the route to
take as back-up when outdoors.
The rock-steady bike bracket accessory
makes the unit ideal for mountain biking
and the unit is tailor-made for geocaching.
1.01 Getting Started
Outdoors, the unit should get a lock within
three minutes. If it takes much longer, please
contact Satmap. Hibernate mode allows
rapid satellite lock as the unit remembers the
satellites' position (available via the Platform
Software Upgrade card from satmap.com).
In this manual, displays of mapping are
referred to as ‘screens’ and displays of other
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information are referred to as ‘pages’. The
main mapping screen is titled GPS Map
(section 3.00). Use the zoom buttons, shown
in section (ii), for detail/perspective.
Moving the joystick changes the screen to
the PLANNING screen (section 6.00); the
blue position indicator circle will move away
from the middle of the screen as you control
the joystick to move the map. A visual cue
that you are in planning mode is the orange
locator circle which has longer crosshairs.
In planning mode you can plan routes and
also study the map using the joystick to pan
(keep it pressed in the desired direction and
the map moves faster).
Although you will not get more detail than that
available with 1:25k scale mapping, zooming
in to closer scales allows magnification of
detail which is sometimes hard to make out
on paper maps.
Whilst stationary, the unit will appear to be
recording travelled distance and ascended
height. This is due to the way GPS works.
On car devices, filtering and ‘locking’ masks
the effect, but the Active 10 is designed for
a different purpose and its sensitivity means
that incremental differences in ‘fixes’ accrue,
resulting in an incorrect log. The unit gives
accurate data once moving.
The TRIP LOG page has a Start/Stop button
for data logging. To clear previous data,
press the Menu button, then choose a reset
option. To begin data logging, press Start.
If you pause, say, for lunch, press Stop but
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remember to press Start when you resume.
Press Stop when you finish the route. A Stop/
Record icon next to the battery indicator shows
whether the data log is paused or recording.
Until Reset is pressed, the unit will operate as
if you are following a single route. This means
that if you press Stop, then relocate by car for
example, on pressing Start again the car
journey is represented by a straight line crumb
trail and the data log will incorporate the car
journey.
An advantage of buying the rechargeable
battery is that you should always be able to set
off with a fully charged battery which means
no break in contacts whilst changing batteries,
hence no loss of logged data. A second
advantage is that the rechargeable battery
lasts significantly longer than AAs.
To conserve battery power: press the front
right button until you see ‘Settings’, select
Settings, then Power Control and then adjust
Automatic Screen Turn Off (to, say, ‘Off after
3 minutes’) by pushing the joystick sideways.
Press Done, then Map. The Trail Up facility is
disabled when in powersave mode.
As with most software products, there will
always be ongoing updates and developments.
We strive continually to improve our product
and value any feedback you may like to share
with us. Please remember to register your
Active 10 online so that we can notify you of
updates which are available for download from
our website.
2.00 Introduction
2.00 Introduction
The Satmap Active 10 has been designed
for use in outdoor sports such as walking,
mountain biking, geocaching, orienteering,
cross-country horse riding, family cycle
rides and many other outdoor activities.
Although robust and rugged it has not been
designed to be your sole navigational aid.
Since, like all electrical devices, the batteries
can run out, we strongly advise users to
carry paper mapping as a back up. A paper
map of your location can be printed from
our website's Route Planner (UK). It is also
advised that users are familiar with mapping
cartography and can read and understand
map symbols. (The symbols for both the OS
Explorer 1:25,000 (1:25k) and Landranger
1:50,000 (1:50k) series mapping are given
on our website.) The Satmap Active 10 is
an enriching and valuable aid to the outdoor
experience, allowing you to focus on your
sport without worrying about your location.
This product is sold in conjunction with
Satmap’s terms and conditions of sale.
Please be aware that Satmap Systems Ltd.
will upgrade this product on an ongoing basis
and therefore this manual will be amended
from time to time.
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2.01 The Global Positioning System e-mail, forums (eg. the Satmap Route Share
(GPS) Forum) or viewed on PC based mapping
systems compatible with the Satmap format
The GPS system is a U.S. space-based
(eg. the Satmap Online Route Planner).
global radio navigation system. GPS is made
up of three parts; between 24 and 32 satellites To view your trail on a PC:
orbiting the earth, four ground stations and
• Connect the Active 10 to a PC
the GPS receivers owned by users. It took
• Open SatSYNC
20 years to get the required 24 satellites in
• Select the trail data (a .gpx file) and copy
orbit and the system became operational in
this to your desktop
1994. It is maintained by the U.S. government
• Import the file to your PC mapping system
(currently costing $400 million a year), and is
eg the Satmap Online Route Planner or
a free service offered for the public good.
Google Earth. (Sections 7.04 & 9.07)
2.02 How GPS Works
2.04 Base Mapping
GPS works by measuring your location
The Active 10 is supplied with a 1:1,000,000
relative to four or more satellites
scale road map of the UK and a world map at
simultaneously. Knowing the exact location
1:30,000,000.
of the satellites, the receiver (Active 10) can
determine its latitude, longitude and height 1:25k and 1:50k Ordnance Survey mapping
whilst at the same time synchronizing its clock is available on SD cards and a large selection
with the satellites’ atomic clocks. of maps is on sale from the Satmap website.
Our popular custom mapping is centred on a
In addition to being an accurate location
location of your choosing, thereby eliminating
device, the Active 10 is a precise timepiece
the problems traditionally encountered when
and can therefore perform forward speed
you reach the edge of a map.
calculations.
Once a map card is inserted, zoom ‘through’
2.03 SatSYNC the base mapping to see more detail.
SatSYNC is free software available for On premium map cards, you can zoom
download from our website. It allows you to seamlessly between 1:50k and 1:25k scale
connect your Active 10 to a PC via a standard mapping.
USB connection. With this software you
can upload/download routes and Points of
Interest. These files can then be shared via
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Getting Started
2.05 Battery Insertion
The Active 10 is powered by either three
AA batteries or a rechargeable battery
(sections 11.03 & 11.04). AA batteries vary
significantly in power and life from one type
to another. The most powerful on the market
are the Lithium Energisers, a set of which are
supplied with the Active 10. It is not advisable
to use cheap batteries in the unit as they will
have a short life.
2.06 Switching On and Off
When first installed, the software allows users
to select the operating language. Whatever
language is selected, the unit is then set for
the appropriate GPS position: ie. selecting
English sets up the GPS default to Great
Britain.
After switching on the unit the GPS STATUS
page (section 4.04) will load up, the bars at
the bottom of the page indicate how many
satellites are in range of the Active 10.
When the bars turn from yellow to orange
this shows that the unit has locked on to that
specific satellite. In general the unit needs a
minimum of four satellites to get a lock.
To switch the unit off, press the On/Off button
and a Power Off? page is displayed in order
to prevent accidental switch-off; select Yes.
Your data will be saved before power off. If no
selection is made after 10 seconds the unit
will revert to the previous page.
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2.07 Map Card Insertion Next to the battery indicator is the Stop/
The map card door is hinged at the bottom Record icon, indicating that data logging,
and opens from the top downwards. When shown on the TRIP LOG page (section 4.03),
inserting the card please ensure that the label is either paused or recording. When the unit
is facing you with the arrow pointing inwards. has lock, the record icon is a solid green
arrowhead. Without lock the record icon is
2.08 Keyboard Lock ‘empty’.
The Power Off? page has a padlock (keypad
lock) icon by the On/Off button. Press the On/ Stop/Record icon
Toggle icon
Off button to lock the keypad. A padlock icon
is displayed by the battery indicator.
To unlock the keypad press any button and Battery indicator
an Unlock? page is displayed. Select Yes
to unlock the keypad. If no selection is made On/Off button
after 3 seconds the unit will revert to the
previous page.
Keyboard Lock
2.09 Battery Indicator & Stop/Record
Icon
The battery indicator is solid for new or fully
charged cells. As the charge decreases it
is broken into four bars which then reduce.
When a single bar remains, it is coded red.
After some further time (depending on the
power source and the activity ie. load), there Figure 2.06
is an on-screen warning that the unit will
power off in 30 seconds and a countdown is
shown.
If you are using the rechargeable LiPol
battery (section 11.00), during charging the
battery indicator has a lightning flash. When
you disconnect the unit from the power Figure 2.07
supply, the indicator is solid if fully charged.
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2.10 Six Primary Pages
2.10 Six Primary Pages
Use the front right button (Page button) to
scroll through these pages.
GPS Map Screen (section 3.00)
When locked to your GPS position the GPS
Map screen will be shown. Your position is
always displayed in the centre of the map and
is indicated by the blue dot in the middle of
the target.
PLANNING Screen (section 6.00)
The PLANNING screen is shown when you
are panning and zooming across the map. To
take the screen back to your current location GPS Map PLANNING MAIN MENU
press the Lock to GPS button on the left of (section 3.00) (section 6.00) (section 4.01)
the joystick. Long crosshairs feature as an
additional cue that you are now in planning
mode.

COMPASS TRIP LOG GPS STATUS

(section 4.02) (section 4.03) (section 4.04)

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3.00 GPS Map Screen
3.00 GPS Map Screen
For best results in achieving satellite lock;
• The Active 10 should be pointed at clear
sky. The unit is able to acquire lock through
glass, ie. windows, car windscreen.
• Set the screen page to GPS STATUS
(section 4.04) using the Page button (see
figure 3.00).
Centre press the joystick to access the
POSITION INFO page (section 8.00).
Buttons:
Toggle maps
(Icon shows three layers of stacked mapping)
Toggle between maps at the same zoom level
Data boxes and accuracy is enhanced. The unit does not
Toggle between none, 2 or 4 data boxes on-
screen (sections 5.04, 5.05 and 5.06)
North Up/Trail Up
Map display cycles through North Up / Trail
Up (Centre) / Trail Up (Low)
Zoom In/Out
Map scale is continuously displayed during
zooming
Page
Scroll through the primary pages (section
2.10)
Note: Putting the Active 10 into a tight fitting
space (eg. the carrying case or a jeans
pocket) will nudge the joystick, switching the
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screen to PLANNING. If this happens, press
the front left button Lock to GPS to go back
to the GPS Map screen. To avoid this, lock
the keypad (section 2.08).
Successful satellite lock (a ‘fix’) is indicated
at the top left of the screen, by the red cross
turning to a green signal icon. The number of
green crescents represents received signal
strength. A weak lock is indicated by a single
crescent plus a ‘2D’ caption (section 4.04).
The unit is WAAS/Egnos enabled. This means
users in the south of England and mainland
Europe are able to benefit from ‘differential’
GPS when one of the EGNOS satellites is
in view (section 15.00). When this service is
available, the green signal crescents turn blue
lock on to the EGNOS satellites in the same
way as with the GPS satellites, because they
transmit a different type of data. On the GPS
STATUS page, when visible, the EGNOS
satellite icons (numbered 122, 124 and 126)
remain yellow and do not turn orange.
Your position is shown as a blue dot in the
centre of the screen. Once moving, a pointer
appears on the blue circle, indicating the
current direction of travel. As you move, a
Data box
snail trail of red dots is laid down, indicating
the path you have taken. (To change the dot
size, see section 8.00).
North Up/
The Active 10 logs your position once every
second. The rate at which red dots are
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displayed depends on the map scale and
the speed of travel. Dots are laid down such
that an appropriate distance is rendered
between them to create a clear track. There is
a powersave setting (see Advanced Power
Control, section 5.02), in which the screen
data is updated once every 4 seconds.
Trail Up mode orientates the map so that it
matches your surroundings, similar to turning
a paper map as you ‘find your bearings’. The
North Up / Trail Up button cycles through
North Up / Trail Up / Trail Up (Low). Trail Up
(Low) mode positions the locator circle low on
the screen so that you can see more mapping
ahead of your position.
Toggle
icon
Snail Trail
Toggle Zoom
maps In
Zoom
Out
Figure 3.00
Page
Trail Up
3.01 Toggleable Maps, Map Packs & Primary Pages
If you switch to PLANNING the map will stay
Trail Up. If you wish to switch the map to
North Up, return to the GPS Map page and
press the North Up/Trail Up button.
The 4 data box option is not available in the
Trail Up (low) mode as it would obscure the
locator circle.
Note: Trail Up is not available in advanced
power saving mode. (A prompt page will
remind you). This is because the screen
refreshes more frequently in Trail Up, drawing
more power.
3.01 Toggleable Maps
The toggle maps button can be used to toggle
between different maps on toggle-enabled
map cards without needing to zoom in and
out. It will toggle between the map layers at a
particular point.
If a toggle-enabled map card is loaded, a mini
toggle icon appears next to the Stop/Record
icon and the toggle maps button is enabled
(figure 3.00).
Note: Not all maps are toggleable. Maps are
available from the website, which are marked
with a toggle icon (see below). Look for
the toggle logo on all of our toggle-enabled
products. The toggle function can also be
added to existing map cards (see website for
further details).
Toggle icon Toggle logo
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3.02 Map Packs Page After navigating away from the Map Packs
(GPS Map → POSITION INFO via centre page, pressing any one of the 4 side buttons
press → Map Packs) or the 2 front buttons displays the ‘soft’ button
(Available once a map card is inserted). symbols on-screen. (‘Soft’ refers to software/
Alternative access: programmable buttons whose function varies
depending on which screen is displayed.)
PLANNING → POSITION INFO via centre
press → Map Packs The side buttons are designed to be pressed
At any time a map card may be inserted or in a sideways direction, enabling one-handed
operation.
taken out. When a map card is inserted,
an on-screen message shows, ‘SD Card
With the buttons you have a choice:
Inserted’. After about five seconds the map
• 2-click operation – first click to reveal button
title page appears. After a further five
images (with icons), second click for action.
seconds the screen will revert the previous
map screen. • 1-click operation – button is activated without
the reveal (section 5.14).
If you have more than one map on a card
(a service offered by Satmap) move the
joystick left/right to access different maps.
Buttons:
Back
Return to POSITION INFO page (section
8.00)
View Map
Go to PLANNING screen (section 6.00)
Map
Note: The screen shows a default location for title
the loaded map.
4.00 Primary Pages
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → Figure 3.01
TRIP LOG → GPS STATUS → PLANNING/
GPS Map → MAIN MENU etc.)
Alternatively, scroll through the primary pages
by pressing the joystick left/right.
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4.01 MAIN MENU & COMPASS Page
4.01 MAIN MENU Page 4.02 COMPASS Page
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU) (GPS Map → MAIN MENU → COMPASS)
The MAIN MENU page gives access to some The Active 10 has an electronic compass and
of the Active 10’s main functions. a GPS ‘compass’ and switches between the
two at a preset speed (section 5.07). This is
The upper half of the MAIN MENU page because the GPS compass is accurate with
shows the title of the Active Map, ie. the forward speed but not when static, whereas
loaded map card. The lower half of the MAIN the electronic compass works better when
MENU page shows the name of the Active static. It is important that the unit is held level
Route (section 7.00). (just like using a normal magnetic compass)
Buttons: and is calibrated correctly (section 5.11).
POI Menu ­ Buttons:
Go to POI Menu page (section 9.00) Calibrate Compass Figure 4.01
GoTo and Marker Go to Calibrate Compass page (section Lock to Page
Set GoTo point/marker either by co-ordinates 5.11) GPS
or postcode (sections 10.01/10.02) Lock to GPS
Lock to GPS Return to last map screen
Bearing
Return to last map screen Pointer indication
ROUTES MENU Go to POINTER page (section 4.02a) given here
Go to ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00) Page Orange
Settings Go to TRIP LOG page (section 4.03) tipped
Go to SETTINGS MENU page (section 5.00) north
Note: An electronic compass does not give as indicator
Page accurate a bearing as a standard magnetic
Go to COMPASS page (section 4.02) compass.

Calibrate
Pointer
Compass

Figure 4.02
Lock to Page
GPS

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4.02a POINTER
4.02a POINTER Page There are 3 types of ‘target’ to select from
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → using the Target type button.
Target
POINTER)
icon
If you wish, instead of using a compass there Nearest Point Of
is an option of following a pointer, which you Interest (POI)
can set to point in the direction of your desired Only available if
destination ie. a waypoint, POI or GoTo point. a POI has been
entered (section
To access the POINTER page, press the 9.00). A POI icon will
Pointer button on the COMPASS page appear at the top of
(section 4.02). the pointer image.
Target Compass
Buttons: type
Target type GoTo Point
Scroll through overlays giving data on either Only available once a Figure 4.02a
Lock to Page
nearest Waypoint, Point Of Interest or Go To GoTo Point has been GPS
Point set (section 8.00). A
green flag will appear
Lock to GPS
at the top of the
Return to last map screen
pointer image.
Compass
Return to COMPASS page (section 4.02)
Page Next WayPoint
Go to TRIP LOG page (section 4.03) Only available once
a route has been
plotted (section 7.00).
A blue dot will appear
at the top of the
pointer image.

In each case the two data field overlay

contains information on bearing and distance
to the target.

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4.03 TRIP LOG
4.03 TRIP LOG Page The unit’s data logging functions are intended Elevation data (section 5.07):
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → COMPASS → to register a single trip. The log should be • Elevation data is provided by Ordnance
TRIP LOG) reset before starting the next trip. Using the Survey. This is from a gridded height data
The upper half of the TRIP LOG page is split Start/Stop button allows you to pause data set, with 200 ft between each point on the
into 12 data fields: logging during a journey, eg. pausing for a elevation profile (figure 4.03). Spot heights
lunch break. above sea level are given at intersections
• Total distance travelled
• Total time When Stop has been pressed, the unit stops and any given location is given a weighted
• Trip reset (time of last reset) all data logging. If you switch to the GPS Map average of the 4 surrounding spot heights.
• Straight Line Distance screen and continue moving, no snail trail is • GPS elevation data. GPS is less accurate
• Time Moving left. when giving elevation data and errors of ±
• Average Moving Speed 50m may be encountered.
Lock to GPS
• Speed Now
Return to last map screen
• Average Speed
• Maximum Speed Page
• Sunrise Time Go to GPS STATUS page (section 4.04)
• Sunset Time
• Elevation (altitude above sea level) Menu
Access the following range of options:
All units can be given in metric or imperial. Elevation
• Reset All data
(section 5.09).
• Reset All & Convert
The lower half of the TRIP LOG page graphs • Reset Log (keeps snail trail and elevation Elevation
an elevation profile of your journey. Above profile) profile
the graph, a red pointer indicates maximum • Reset Trail (also resets elevation data)
height and a blue pointer indicates minimum • Reset Trail & Convert
height. Below the graph, the figures for • Convert Trail to Track (section 4.04)
these heights are given. Also shown is the • Set Trip Data (section 5.12)
abbreviation ‘Asc:’ for ascended height. There are on-screen descriptors for each Figure 4.03
Lock to Page
option.
Buttons: GPS
Note: If you transit between trips and press
Start/Stop
Start without resetting the log, the transit
Press to start/stop logging data.
is shown as a straight line snail trail to your
(Note: remember that if say, Stop is showing,
present location and will be incorporated into
it means Start was the button pressed
subsequent data logging.
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4.04 Convert Trail to Track
4.04 Convert Trail to Track
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → COMPASS →
TRIP LOG → Menu → Convert Trail to Track)
When a route has been completed it can
be saved for reference, future use, or for
swapping with others on the Route Share
Network (section 12.08). Select the Convert
Trail to Track option to convert the snail trail
of red dots into a trail (yellow line).
Waypoints will automatically be added at key
points on the map. As these are computer
generated, the positions should be checked
and where appropriate, amended to ensure
they are practical from a user’s point of view.
When the Track has been created, this can be
viewed on the unit or can be shared using the
SatSYNC program (free download from
www.satmap.com).
Note: At the bottom of the elevation profile
page there is a list of all the trip data attached
to each waypoint on the route (Figure 4.04a).
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The terms Route, Track and Trail are used
to allow differentiation between direction
information:
Trail: this is the path that has been taken,
shown as a line of red dots (‘snail trail’).
Route: this is the planned path users intend to
take. It is shown as a yellow line and will have
waypoints laid down at key turning points.
Track: when a snail trail is saved it is
converted to a track (section 4.04), and is
shown as a yellow line. It is called a Track
to differentiate it from a Route,as it can also
contain the trail data log.
Figure 4.04
Figure 4.04a
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4.05 GPS STATUS
4.05 GPS STATUS Page
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → COMPASS →
TRIP LOG → GPS STATUS)
After first use (when the language is
selected), this is the screen that is first
displayed when switching on the unit (unless
there is already a map card inserted in which
case the unit will briefly show the Map Packs
page, see section 3.01).
The elliptical diagram represents the sky
above you where North is up. Satellites visible
to the unit are allocated numbers and also
shown on the bar chart. Yellow bars indicate
the unit can see a satellite. The bars change
to orange when the unit has acquired a lock.
There are also indications of Signal to Noise
Ratio (Av SNR and Max SNR).
On acquiring lock, the GPS STATUS will go
to the GPS Map screen. For best results in
achieving satellite lock the unit should be
showing the GPS STATUS page.
Before acquiring a lock, details of your last
known position, with time and date, are shown
at the top of the page. Once you have a lock,
your coordinates and elevation are shown.
To access the GPS STATUS page from the
GPS Map screen, keep pressing the Page
button (front right button) until you reach the
GPS STATUS page.
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The upper section of the GPS STATUS page Signal
shows details of your last known location, indicator
including time, date and grid reference. (Grid Satellitesʼ
reference format options are given in GPS atomic
Settings, section 5.07, ‘Position Display clock time
Format’). Average
Signal Maximum
As a guide, a minimum of four satellites are
to Noise Signal to
needed to acquire lock and the Signal to
Ratio Noise Ratio
Noise Ratio (SNR) figure should be 30+.
(SNR)
The signal indicator (either red cross or green
signal icon) indicates the strength of signal
received by the unit. The GPS indicator
caption at the bottom of the screen either Figure 4.04
says ‘Acquiring GPS’ or gives accuracy to Lock to Page
within a certain distance. GPS
If the unit is receiving a poor signal eg. under
wet tree canopy, it may only be able to give
two dimensional data (losing elevation data).
Under these circumstances the elevation
caption at the top right of the screen will show
‘2D’ instead of an elevation figure. The signal
received icon at the top left will also show a
single green crescent plus ‘2D’.
Buttons:
Lock to GPS
Return to last map screen
Page
Return to last map screen
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5.00 SETTINGS MENU
5.00 SETTINGS MENU Page Buttons:
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → SETTINGS) Next
The SETTINGS MENU page gives you access Either press Next or scroll through options
to a wide range of settings options. Of these using joystick to highlight settings options
the most significant are Power Control and
Backlight. It is recommended that all users Default
acquaint themselves with these two options Go to Default Settings page
pages in order to maximise battery life. Choose Yes to go to the Default Options
page;
At any point, should you wish to exit a settings
• Choose Clear All to reset all the user
page, either press Map (front left button) to go
defined settings, trail and GPS data to the
to the GPS Map screen, or press Back (front
factory set defaults. The unit will then turn
right button).
itself off.
The full list of settings options are: • Choose Reset Settings to reset only the Figure 5.00
• Power Control settings data to the factory set defaults.
• Advanced Power Control
Choose No to retain all current settings and
• 2 Data Box Layout
return to the SETTINGS MENU.
• 4 Data Box Layout (upper)
• 4 Data Box Layout (lower) Map
• GPS Settings Return to last map screen
• Memory Status
• Units and Set Speed Select
• Compass Settings Either press Select or centre press the
• Calibrate Compass joystick to select the highlighted option
• Set Trip Data Cancel
• Volume Control Return to MAIN MENU
• Buttons Control
• Screen Data Options Back
• Time Offset Return to MAIN MENU
• Languages
• About

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5.01 Power Control
5.01 Power Control With the alerts mode selected the screen will
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → flash on at 1 minute intervals to remind you
Power Control) the unit is switched on - particularly useful
when dark.
Automatic Power Saving
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select Pressing the Default button restores the
desired time the unit will stay powered on following settings:
for. Automatic Power Setting
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to Always On
return to SETTINGS MENU. Automatic Screen Turn Off
Note: allowing the unit to power off will cause Always On
it to lose GPS lock. Alert When Screen Off
Screen Alerts Every Minute
Automatic Screen Turn Off
Figure 5.01
This is a powersave option.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
desired time before the screen will power off
leaving the unit still operating.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
GPS lock will be maintained and the unit will
continue to log your position.
• To instantly re-activate the screen,
press any button.

Alert when screen off

• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between Off and Screen Alerts Every
Minute.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.

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5.02 Advanced Power Control
5.02 Advanced Power Control
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Advanced Power Control)
Power Saving Mode
To save power, select Advanced power
saving mode and the screen will update every
four seconds instead of every second.
In this mode Trail Up is disabled and the
Backlight setting is reduced to 80%. This
setting may be adjusted, though increasing
the backlight will negate some powersave
benefits.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
Normal or Advanced.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Hibernate Timeout
This feature comes as standard on all units
bought after December 2009. For all earlier
units this is an optional feature via the
Platform Software Upgrade card which is
available from satmap.com.
This feature may be thought of as an ultra
powersave setting.
In this mode the unit can be switched off and
will retain satellite position data using a trickle
charge. On switching the unit back on the last
screen is shown and satellite lock takes only
a few seconds.
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If you re-locate whilst in hibernate mode the
unit will briefly show your position as where
you last had lock until the new satellite
positions are acquired.
Note: Trip log data is not stored in this mode.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
from Off to 8 hours.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing Default restores the following:
Power Saving Mode
Normal
Figure 5.02
Hibernate Timeout
2 hours
Note: For the time that Hibernate Timeout
has been set, you will be unable to switch
off the unit completely until the time has
passed, eg. if Hibernate Timeout is set to 2
hours, you will be unable to switch off the unit
completely for 2 hours – it will be in hibernate
mode. If you wish to switch off the unit
completely in that time, you will need to select
Off under the Hibernate Timeout menu.
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5.03 Backlight & Screen Data Capture
5.03 Backlight
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Backlight)
The backlight setting has a significant
impact on battery life. It is recommended
that you choose a setting which you find
comfortable, not necessarily the brightest.
To preserve night vision, use a low level
setting. Below 10%, the scale goes down in
steps of 2%.
Press the Red Filter button for night use as
another option to preserve night vision. Select
Normal to return to the daylight screen. The
red filter and backlight level can be used in
combination to suit your individual needs.
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the desired level.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following setting: 90%
5.03a Screen Data Capture
Screenshots may be captured as jpeg files
and accessed in SatSYNC (section 2.03),
listed with time/date details.
This might be useful in a variety of
circumstances. For example, sending a
screenshot of a particular location to another
person or using a series of screenshots in
conjunction with timed digital photos for use in
a presentation.
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Press and hold the Backlight Boost button
for five seconds; a camera icon briefly
replaces the Stop/Record icon and beeps
sound to indicate a successful screenshot
capture.
In SatSYNC, a Screenshot jpeg is listed under
SD Card Files.
To view screenshots, export the file from
SatSYNC to a computer (press Export and
choose a file destination). Then double-click
on the computer file. Screenshots may be
copied and pasted by right clicking on the
computer file. To email screenshots, save the
file onto your desktop, then either attach it Figure 5.03
to the email or drag the file from the desktop
into the email where it will format itself as an
attachment.
Backlight
Boost
Camera icon
Briefly replaces
Stop/Record icon Red Filter
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5.04 2 Data Box & Data Box Options
5.04 2 Data Box Layout
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → 2
Data Box Layout)
2 or 4 data box overlays (sections 5.05 &
5.06) are available on the GPS Map screen
(section 3.00). Toggle selections by pressing
the lower left side button.
For both the Left Box and the Right Box:
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the desired option.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Choose Data for Left Box
Heading
Choose Data for Right Box
Elevation
5.04a Data Options for 2-box and 4-box
data fields for overlays
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → 2/4
Data Box Layout)
The following choices of data are available
by moving left/right using the joystick and
either selecting Done or centre pressing the
joystick. The same data options are available
for each box in both the 2-box and 4-box
layouts. For each data option a summary
descriptor is given on-screen.
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Heading Bearing Next WP
Direction of travel, given in either Degrees Bearing to the next WayPoint.
(M – Magnetic North, G – Grid North, T –
True North), Cardinal points (eg. N, NNE), or Distance Next WP
Distance to the next WayPoint.
mil-radians (section 15.00). See Compass
Settings (section 5.10). ETA to Next
Location Estimated Time of Arrival at next WayPoint.
GPS position given by either OSGB Time Next
(Ordnance Survey GB); German Grid; UTM; How long to reach next WayPoint.
MGRS; CH1903/LV03 Swiss Grid; Degrees
decimal; Degrees, minutes decimal; Degrees, VMG Next
minutes, seconds decimal; British Grid. Velocity Made Good to next WayPoint. See
See GPS Settings, section 5.07. GoTo VMG summary above.
GoTo Bearing WP Name
Bearing to your “Go To” point. See POSITION Name of next WayPoint.
INFO, section 8.00 (Set as GoTo option).
Nearest POI
GoTo Distance Name of nearest Points Of Interest. See
Distance to GoTo point, either imperial or Points of Interest, section 9.00.
metric. See Units and Set Speed, section
Bearing to POI
5.09.
Bearing to nearest Waypoint.
GoTo ETA
Nearest POI Distance Distance to nearest
Estimated Time of Arrival at GoTo point.
Point Of Interest.
GoTo Time
POI ETA
How long to reach GoTo point.
Time until nearest Point Of Interest.
GoTo VMG
POI Time
Following variation to the pre-planned route;
Time of arrival at nearest Point Of Interest.
this new, corrected speed (Velocity Made
Good) is required to reach the GoTo point POI VMG
in the original time planned. This is fixed by Velocity Made Good to nearest Point Of
the target speed. See Units and Set Speed, Interest. See GoTo VMG summary above.
section 5.09 (Target Speed).
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5.04a Data Box Options
Bearing to End Max Speed Position as Lat. Long.
Bearing to the route end. Maximum speed. Position is given in degrees latitude and
longitude.
Distance to End Speed Now
Distance to route end (along the route) Current speed. Elevation
Current height above sea level.
ETA to End Sunrise
Estimated Time Of Arrival at route end. Time of sunrise. Time Now
Time of day.
Time to End Sunset
How long to get to route end. Time of sunset. Date
Date today.
VMG End Moon Phase
Velocity Made Good to route end. See GoTo An icon is displayed along with the Total Ascents
VMG summary above. percentage of a full moon. Cumulative total of height (altitude) gained.
Route Cross Track Error Time Moving Total Descents
This is the distance between the planned Time spent moving, as recorded by the Trip Cumulative total of height (altitude) lost.
yellow route and the snail trail. It is most Log (section 4.03). This will be a cumulative
Max Altitude
relevant for aircraft (cross wind effects) and total until the Trip Log is reset.
Maximum height (altitude) attained.
nautical applications (effects of currents).
Stopped Time
Min Altitude
Route Distance Time spent not moving. See Time Moving
Minimum height (altitude) attained.
Total distance of the active route. summary above.
Route Done Trip Distance
Percentage of route travelled so far. Total trip distance. See Time Moving
summary above.
Route Name
Name of route. Trip Time
Total trip time. See Time Moving summary
Average Moving above.
Average moving speed.
GPS Accuracy
Average Speed Accuracy of GPS within a certain distance.
Average speed overall, taking account of
breaks.

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5.05 4 Data Box Layout
5.05 4 Data Box Layout (upper)
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → 4
Data Box Layout: upper)
For both the Upper Left Box and the Upper
Right Box:
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the desired option.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
The data options are the same as those listed
in section 5.04a for the 2 data box options.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Choose Data for Upper Left
Trip Distance
Choose Data for Upper Right
Speed Now
Data boxes are shown on the GPS Map
screen. To reach the GPS Map screen from
the SETTINGS MENU, press Map (front left
button).
• On the GPS Map screen, use the lower left
side button to toggle between having 2 data
boxes, 4 data boxes or none.
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5.06 4 Data Box Layout (lower)
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → 4
Data Box Layout: lower)
For both the Lower Left Box and the Lower
Right Box:
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the desired option.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
The data options are the same as those listed
in section 5.04a for the 2 data box options.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings: Figure 5.05
Choose Data for Lower Left
Time Now
Choose Data for Lower Right
Location
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5.07 GPS Settings
5.07 GPS Settings Altitude Data Source
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → • Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
GPS settings) between Altitude from GPS and Altitude
from Maps.
Position Display Format (ie. grid reference
format) Pressing the Default button restores the
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select following settings:
from OSGB (Ordnance Survey GB); German Position Display Format
Grid; UTM; MGRS; CH1903/LV03 Swiss OSGB
Grid; Swedish Grid RT90; French Grid GPS Used as Heading at
Lambert 2E; French Grid Lambert93; Irish 2 kph / 1.2 mph / 1.08kn
Grid ITM; Irish Grid IG; Degrees decimal;
Elevation Data
Degrees, minutes decimal; Degrees
Altitude from maps
minutes, seconds decimal; British Grid.
Note: The British Grid system is an alternative Figure 5.07
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
to the more commonly used Ordnance
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Survey Great Britain, OSGB. A relationship
OSGB grid references are given to 10 figures. between British Grid and OSGB may be
If you are working to 6-figure grid refs, ignore seen by comparing the following two sets
the last 2 digits of each number set. of coordinates which represent the same
location;
GPS Used as Heading at
This is the speed at which the GPS heading British Grid X:528481 E Y:179816 N
overrides the on-board digital compass OSGB TQ 28481 79816
heading. (See Compass Calibration, section
The Active 10 gives OSGB grid references to
5.11).
10 figures. The most commonly used system
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select in the UK is the 6-figure grid reference. In the
from Never, then from 1 kph/0.5 mph to 16 example above, the 6-figure grid ref would be
kph/10 mph. (TQ) 284 798.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.

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5.08 Memory Status & Units
5.08 Memory Status
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Memory Status)
This page provides information on the
capacity of three elements:
• SD Card Information
The size of the SD card is given with an
indication of how much space remains.
• Storage Memory (Flash)
This is where maps and saved routes are
stored.
• Operating Memory (RAM)
This is the memory needed to operate the
unit. Full RAM may result in the unit
‘freezing’.
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5.09 Units and Set Speed
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Units and Set Speed)
Units
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between Miles and feet, Kilometres and
metres, Nautical Miles and Knots.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Target Speed
This is the speed on which Estimated Time of
Arrival calculations are based.
Figure 5.08
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the Target Speed from 1 kph (0.6 mph) to 80
kph (50 mph).
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Units
Kilometres and metres
Target Speed
10 kph (6.2 mph / 5.4 kn)
Figure 5.09
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5.10 COMPASS Settings
5.10 COMPASS Settings
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Compass Settings)
There are three norths commonly in use in
Great Britain:
• Grid North: the direction of a grid line which
is parallel to the central meridian on the
National Grid.
• True North: the direction of a meridian of
longitude which converges on the North
Pole.
• Magnetic North: the direction indicated by a
magnetic compass. Magnetic North moves
slowly with a variable rate and currently is
West of Grid North in Great Britain.
Compass Display
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
from Degrees, Cardinal points (eg. N,
NNE), or mil-radians (section 15.00).
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Bearing Display
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between Show Grid Bearings and Show
Magnetic Bearings.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Compass Display
Degrees
Grid Magnetic Angle
Manual
Bearing Display
Show Grid Bearings
Grid Magnetic Angle
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between Manual and Automatic.
Press Done to select Automatic. Figure 5.10
Press Set to select Manual. A new SETTING
page is shown on which the Grid Magnetic
Angle (section 15.00) may be adjusted by
moving the joystick up/down.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to Compass Settings page. Press
Done again to return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following setting:
Grid Magnetic Angle Value
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5.11 Calibrate Compass
5.11 Calibrate Compass The electronic compass is affected when
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → brought into proximity with metal objects
Calibrate Compass) which means for example, that once mounted
When the ‘Calibration Required’ prompt is on a bike’s handlebars it should be
displayed at the bottom of the COMPASS re-calibrated. To do this follow the instructions
page, follow the on-screen instructions. Press exactly as you would if the unit were in your
Cancel to return to the SETTINGS MENU. hands, when asked to turn the compass in
two full circles (720°) you should pick up the
1) Hold GPS level bike with the unit and rotate as indicated.
2) Press Start
When subsequently removed and used for
3) Turn device around in TWO full circles (720 walking, a further recalibration is required.
degrees)
4) Press Stop when completed turning or It should also be re-calibrated when a
cancel to quit. different battery type is inserted, due to the Figure 5.11
varying metal content from one battery type
An on-screen message ‘Keep turning’ is to the next.
replaced with ‘Completed. Press Stop’.
Note: This page may also be accessed from
Due to the earth’s changing magnetic field, the COMPASS page (section 4.02).
the unit’s on-board electronic compass should
be re-calibrated every six months.
In practice other considerations should also
be taken into account.
When moving, it is better to use the GPS
heading as opposed to the electronic
compass. (Achieved by setting the override
speed fairly low eg the default setting of 2
kph, see GPS Settings, section 5.07). The
GPS requires forward motion to provide a
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5.12 Set Trip Data
5.12 Set Trip Data Pressing the Default button restores the
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings → Set following settings:
Trip Data) Showing Inactive Routes
Showing Inactive Routes Show Inactive Routes
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle Auto Clear Trail Data
between; On
Show Inactive Routes: Inactive routes are Auto Reset Log
shown on maps. Keep Log on New Route
Hide Inactive Routes: Inactive routes are
hidden on maps.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Figure 5.12
Auto Clear Trail Data
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between;
On: Trail data is cleared when a new route
is selected.
Off: Trail data is not cleared on new route
selection.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.

Auto Reset Log

• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between;
Keep Log on New Route: Log will not be
cleared when starting a new route.
Clear Log on New Route: Log will be
cleared on starting a new route.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
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5.13 Volume & Button Controls
5.13 Volume Control
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Volume Control)
Audio Playback Volume
This is a volume control when using the audio
jack. This function relates to audiovisual Points
Of Interest which will be available in a future
software update.
Beep Alert Count
The unit will beep when it encounters
WayPoints, Points Of Interest, GoTo Points or
Routes. It will also beep when a map card is
inserted and when satellite lock is acquired.
• Use the joystick, to select the number of
beeps, ranging from 1 to 10, or mute.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Audio Playback Volume: 70%
Beep Alert Count: Three Beeps
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5.14 Buttons Control
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Buttons Control)
Key Click Sound
This function only operates in conjunction with
audio-visual Points Of Interest.
Hidden Map Buttons
This function applies to the GPS Map or
PLANNING screens.
• Use the joystick to toggle between;
Two Click operation: click to reveal button
function then click again for action. Figure 5.13
One Click operation: one click activates
button instantly.
• Press Done to return to SETTINGS MENU.
Button Handling
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between Right Handed and Left Handed
operation.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Key Click Sound: Off
Hidden Map Buttons: Two Click
Button Handling: Right Handed
Figure 5.14
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5.15 Screen Data Options & Time Offset
5.15 Screen Data Options
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Screen Data Options)
Pressing the Default button restores the
following settings:
Auto Show POI Information: Off
Show Titles on Maps: On
Auto Show POI Information
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between;
On: POI overlay data is automatically shown
when nearby.
Off: POI overlay data is not automatically
shown.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
5.16 Time Offset
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Time Offset)
This function allows you to vary the time
setting in relation to GMT (eg. for British
Summer Time add one hour).
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the time offset.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
GPS/UTC time (appears in the on-screen
descriptor) is the same as Greenwich Mean
Time, GMT. An explanation of UTC is given in Figure 5.15
section 15.00.

Show Titles on Maps

• Use the joystick, moving left/right to toggle
between;
On: POIs, waypoints and route names
shown on maps
Off: Names not shown on maps
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.
Note: v1.4 has the World Base Map instead of
the road names option which was previously
available on this settings page. Figure 5.16

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5.17 Languages & About
5.17 Languages
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Languages)
Languages
• Use the joystick, moving left/right to select
the operating language from English, Dutch,
Norwegian, Swedish, French, German,
Italian, Spanish, Catalan.
• Press Done or centre press the joystick to
return to SETTINGS MENU.

5.18 About
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → Settings →
Figure 5.17
About)
This screen gives details of the software
version installed on your unit and Satmap
contact details.
Press Done to return to the SETTINGS
MENU.

Figure 5.18

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6.00 PLANNING Screen
6.00 PLANNING Screen Note: This data overlay is not configurable by
(GPS Map → PLANNING) the user, unlike the 2 Data Box and 4 Data
The PLANNING screen is accessed from the Box layouts available on the GPS Map screen
GPS Map screen by moving the joystick. (section 3.00).

The centre of the location icon is a small black When the crosshairs are moved over a POI
cross in the middle of the page instead of a or a Route, a POI/Route indicator icon
blue dot as with the GPS Map screen. From appears at the bottom of the screen. Centre
the edges of the orange location icon radiate pressing the joystick brings up further
information (section 9.08). Toggle Zoom
cross hairs as an additional visual cue that maps In
you are in planning mode rather than GPS Buttons:
mode. ROUTES Zoom
Toggle Maps Out
MENU
The map is moved using the joystick. Toggle between maps at the same zoom level
(section 3.00) Figure 6.00
The POSITION INFO page (section 8.00) may Lock to Page
be accessed from the PLANNING screen by ROUTES MENU GPS
centre pressing the joystick. Go to ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00)
When a map is loaded, the PLANNING Lock to GPS
screen shows a central default location for Go to GPS Map screen (section 3.00)
that particular map.
Zoom
There is a data box overlay which shows; Zoom in/out
• Grid reference – format options are given Page
in GPS Settings section 5.07 (Position Go to MAIN MENU page (section 4.01)
Display Format option).
• Altitude (elevation above sea level) for this
location.
• Distance from your last known location, ie
where you last had a GPS fix. This is useful
as a ‘rangefinder’ (section 14.01).
• Bearing from your last known location –
format options given in Compass Settings,
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7.00 ROUTES MENU
7.00 ROUTES MENU Page An activated route has relevant data choices
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES available for display on the GPS Map screen
MENU) in either 2 or 4 data box overlays (sections
Alternative access: 5.04, 5.05 & 5.06). Changing an activated
GPS Map → PLANNING → ROUTES MENU route during a trip will reset the log data.
via lower left button Buttons:
The ROUTES MENU contains the listing of Edit
routes, stored in a series of folders. Go to ROUTE EDIT page (section 7.02)
Enabled when a route is highlighted.
The first route created is entitled ‘My Route 1’.
Rename it via the Edit button (section 7.02). View
‘My Track 1’ is the name given to a converted Go to ROUTE MAP page (section 7.03)
trail. Enabled when a route is highlighted.
An ‘activated’ route is indicated with a tick. Map
This means that on map screens the route is Return to last map screen
shown as a yellow highlighted line with red
Up folder / Select / Activate / No route active
arrowheads indicating the direction of travel.
Move up to a higher level folder, or when a
Inactive routes are shown as grey highlighted
route is highlighted, toggle between activating
lines.
it and selecting no route active.
Inactive routes may be hidden or have just
Create New Route
their start points shown (section 5.12). Routes
Go to CREATE ROUTE (section 7.01)
may be reversed (section 7.02c).
Back
To use a route, follow the yellow line. The next
Return to MAIN MENU (section 4.01)
waypoint along the route is targeted by being
shown as a blue dot and the current leg has
blue edging and blue arrowheads. As you
Figure 7.00
pass this point, the waypoint name is
displayed (section 7.02e) and the unit will
sound beeps. Also, the blue dot will change to
green, whilst In turn the next waypoint marker
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7.01 Create New Route
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → Create New Route)
Alternative access:
GPS Map → POSITION INFO via centre
press → Create New Route
Use the CREATE ROUTE page to plot routes
by laying down a series of waypoints.
Buttons:
Add Waypoint
Press the button or centre press the joystick
Remove Waypoint
Press the button or centre press the joystick
ROUTES MENU
Return to ROUTES MENU page (section
7.00)
Zoom
Zoom in and out
Done
Press when route is finished, unless you have
‘closed’ the route (see opposite)
In ROUTES MENU highlight Create New
Route, then either press the Create New
Route button or centre press the joystick.
The centre cross inside the orange location
icon with long cross hairs is now green. Place
waypoints wherever your planned route
changes direction; as waypoints are laid
down, a yellow highlighted route is created.
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Zoom in for greater accuracy in placing
waypoints.
The start point icon has a forward arrowhead,
the finish icon is a chequered flag and
waypoint icons are green dots.
Start Finish
If the final waypoint is very close to the start, a
prompt will appear asking if you wish to close
the route. Closing the route connects the last Add Zoom
waypoint to the start point. Waypoint In
Press Done to return to the ROUTES MENU. Remove Zoom
Waypoint Out
If there is no mapcard inserted, the route will
be saved to the unit in a folder called Internal Figure 7.01
Storage. If there is a mapcard in the unit, ROUTES Done
the route will be saved onto the mapcard in MENU
a folder called SD Card (figure 7.00). If you
wish to move the route to the unit, use the
Edit button (section 7.02h).
To view the route, highlight it and press
View; a route map plus route length is shown
(section 7.03).
Use the Select/Up Folder button to navigate
between folders.
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7.02 ROUTE EDIT
7.02 ROUTE EDIT Page
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → Edit)
To access the ROUTE EDIT page, highlight
the route to be edited on the ROUTES MENU
page (section 7.00), and press Edit.
In selecting either Edit Title or Edit
Comments you will bring up an on-screen
keypad (section 9.03). When using the keypad
for labelling, either press Select or centre
press the joystick to select entries. Use the
Shift button for upper case letters, the More
button offers more characters.
Buttons:
Next
Press Next or use joystick to scroll down
options
Map
Return to last map screen
Edit
Either press Edit button or centre press
joystick to access alpha-numeric keypad for
labelling
Back
Return to ROUTES MENU page (section 7.00)
When the title and any comments have been
entered (sections 7.02a & 7.02b), the ROUTE
MAP screen (section 7.03) will be annotated
with the new title and comments. (To get to
the ROUTE MAP screen, select View on the
ROUTES MENU page).
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The menu options on the ROUTE EDIT page
are as follows;
• Edit Title
• Edit Comments
• Reverse Route
• Edit Route Map
• Edit Waypoints
• Delete Route
• Copy
• Move Route to/from SD Card*
• Copy Route to/from SD Card*
*The last two options on the list become
available only when a mapcard is inserted.
Figure 7.02
7.02a Edit Title
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Edit Title)
When a route is created it is called My Route
1 by default. To rename it, use Edit Title.
Highlight Edit Title, then either press the Edit
button or centre press the joystick to access
the keypad (section 9.03).
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7.02b Edit Comments
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU
→ (folder/route) → Edit → Edit Comments)
Highlight Edit Comments, then either press
the Edit button or centre press the joystick to
access the keypad.
Operate the keypad to input comments
describing the route (section 9.03) and press
Done when finished. The screen will return to
the ROUTE EDIT page.
7.02c Reverse Route
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU
→ (folder/route) → Edit → Reverse Route)
Press Reverse to reverse the route. Press
again to go back to the original direction of
travel. There is an on-screen statement which
says either Currently Forward or Currently
Reverse.
Alternative ways to reverse the route are via
the ROUTE PLAN page (section 7.03a) or the
ROUTE CARD page (section 7.03b).
7.02d Edit Route Map
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES MENU
→ (folder/route) → Edit → Edit Route Map)
Highlight Edit Route Map, then press Edit to
access EDIT ROUTE page. (As distinct from
the ROUTE EDIT page, section 7.02). Using
the joystick, move the location icon to the
edit point on the route. Either press the Add
Waypoint button (section 7.01) or centre press
the joystick to add a waypoint with a green-
headed ‘pin’.
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Drag the new waypoint to the desired location.
Either press Done or centre press the joystick
to fix the new waypoint. Move the location
icon away from the route. Press Done to
return to ROUTE EDIT page.
7.02e Edit Waypoints
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Edit
Waypoints)
Highlight Edit Waypoints, press Edit to
access WAYPOINTS page. A list is shown, SP
is for start point, WP is for waypoint. Highlight
the waypoint to be edited and either press
Edit or centre press the joystick to access
EDIT WAYPOINT page.
Edit name/comments using the keypad
(section 9.03). There are options to either
edit waypoints using grid references or by
using the map (section 7.02d). The waypoint
may also be deleted. Press Back to go to the
WAYPOINTS page. Press Back again to go
to the ROUTE EDIT page.
7.02f Delete Route
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Delete
Route)
Highlight Delete Route, then press Delete
to access an option page to delete the route.
When either Delete or Cancel is selected, the
screen will go to the ROUTES MENU (section
7.00).
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7.02g Copy
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → Copy)
Highlight Copy, then press Copy and a copy
of the route will appear in the routes list.
7.02h Move Route to SD Card
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Move Route
to SD Card)
(This option is only available if a map card is
inserted).
Highlight Move Route to SD Card and either
press Move or centre press the joystick.
(Subsequently this option becomes Move
Route from SD Card). The screen will go to
the ROUTES MENU page and an SD card
icon will appear by the route name.
7.02i Copy Route to SD Card
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → Edit → Copy Route
to SD Card)
(This option is only available if a map card is
inserted).
Highlight Copy Route to SD Card and either
press Copy or centre press the joystick.
(Subsequently this option becomes Copy
Route from SD Card). The screen will go to
the ROUTES MENU page and an SD card
icon will appear by the route name.
7.03 ROUTE MAP & ROUTE PLAN
7.03 ROUTE MAP Page
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → View)
Alternative access:
In PLANNING move the crosshairs over a
route and centre press the joystick. A prompt
asks you to select the information type. Select
the route using the joystick, then centre press
the joystick.
A map showing the planned route is shown
to an appropriate scale. The route length is
given in a window.
From this page you can either examine details
of the route via the Profile button (section
7.03a), or edit the route via the Edit button
(section 7.02).
To return to the PLANNING screen, either
press Back or centre press the joystick.
Buttons:
Profile
Go to ROUTE PLAN page (section 7.03a)
Start
Go to the start of the route on the PLANNING
screen (section 6.00)
Edit
Go to the ROUTE EDIT page (section 7.02)
Back
Go to PLANNING
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7.03a ROUTE PLAN Page Back
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES Go to previous screen
MENU → (folder/route) → View → Profile)
This page shows an elevation profile of the
route together with six data fields:
• Distance
• Total Ascents
• Total Descents
• Maximum Altitude
• Minimum Altitude
• Approximate Time
The ROUTE PLAN page is accessed from
the ROUTE MAP page by pressing the
Profile button.
Move the joystick left/right to move a vertical
line indicating waypoints. The waypoint label
Figure 7.03
on the map, its coordinates and comments
appear under the elevation profile. Below a
total of fifty waypoints, individual waypoints
are shown along the profile as green dots. If
a route is a ‘track’, ie. a converted trail, the
comment field contains date, time, speed etc.
as recorded by the Active 10.
Buttons: Waypoint
Card
Go to ROUTE CARD page (section 7.03b)
Go To
Go to PLANNING screen (section 6.00),
centred on the indicated waypoint
Reverse
Press to reverse the route Figure 7.03a
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7.03b ROUTE CARD
7.03b ROUTE CARD Page
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
MENU → (folder/route) → View → Profile →
Card)
The ROUTE CARD page gives a list of
waypoints with distance and bearing between
them.
This page is accessed from the ROUTE
PLAN page (section 7.03a).
Buttons:
Map
Go to ROUTE MAP page (section 7.03)
Figure 7.03b
Go To
Go to the start of the highlighted leg on the
PLANNING screen (section 6.00)
Reverse
Reverse the sequence of waypoints
Back
Go to ROUTES MENU (section 7.00)

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7.04 Routes Folders via SatSYNC
7.04 Create Routes Folders Using folder in SatSYNC, press the Delete an
SatSYNC existing folder button above the pane.
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → ROUTES
Routes can also be stored on the unit. This
MENU)
can be done either via SatSYNC or on the
You will need to be able to import a route from unit itself.
another folder eg. ‘Routes’ on your desktop.
• In SatSYNC, follow the same process as
First connect your Active 10 to a computer previously outlined (using the left pane,
and open SatSYNC. Using the right pane (SD Active 10 Internal Files) or drag routes
Card Files) press the Create a new folder from one pane to the other.
button. Enter a name eg. Pub walks. The new
• On the unit, highlight a route, press Edit,
folder will not show on the Active 10 until a
then Move/Copy from SD card.
route is added.
Once a route is stored on the unit, a folder
Note: In SatSYNC, the name of a folder is
appears under ‘Active 10’ entitled Internal
preceded by a folder icon. The name of a
Storage.
route has a .map extension and is preceded
by a blue page icon. Routes stored in the unit are managed in the
same way as routes stored on an SD card.
To add a route, highlight the new folder and
open it by pressing the Open an existing
folder button above the pane. Then press
Import and select a route. Follow the
on-screen instructions. Each time a route is
added/deleted the unit will sound beeps and
default to the Map Packs page while the
folder information is updated.
Once a route is stored on a card, a folder
appears under ‘Active 10’ entitled SD Card. Figure 7.04
Further sub folders are created in the same
way.
To delete a folder on the unit, delete all routes
in the folder and press Up folder. The
unwanted folder disappears. To delete a

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8.00 POSITION INFO
8.00 POSITION INFO Page Buttons:
(GPS Map → POSITION INFO via centre Set Marker/Clear Marker/Create New Route
press) Function varies depending on whether
Alternative access: the page was accessed from GPS Map or
PLANNING → POSITION INFO via centre PLANNING.
press
Map Packs
If accessed from GPS Map, the upper left Go to Map Packs page (section 3.01)
button is Create New Route (section 7.01).
Map
If accessed from PLANNING, the upper left
Return to last map screen
button is Set Marker/Clear Marker.
Set GoTo
This page gives location co-ordinates by grid
Set orange locator circle crosshairs as a
reference and also lat/long. Options are given
GoTo point, joined with a straight line route
to set a marker, view map packs, set a GoTo Figure 8.00
from your current location
point, add a POI and to adjust the size of
snail trail dots. Add POI
Lay down a Point Of Interest, POI (section
Set Marker marks the position with a red flag.
9.00)
As you move the map using the joystick, a
red line is drawn from the marker to the point Trail On/Small/Off
selected. The overlay shows the grid ref and Toggle between settings:
altitude of the point selected, plus the Trail On: large red dots
distance and bearing to the point. To clear Trail Small: tiny red dots
the marker, centre press the joystick and Trail Off: no tracking dots
select Clear Marker.
Trail On Trail Small
Set GoTo marks the position with a green
flag denoting a GoTo point. A yellow route to
the GoTo point is shown plotted from your
location. Setting a new GoTo point will replace
the previous one. To clear the GoTo point,
centre press the joystick and select
Clear GoTo. (See also section 10.00).
The Turn Trail On/Small/Off button
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9.00 POIs
9.00 POI Menu
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu)
A Point Of Interest (POI) is a specific point
on the map with some level of detail or
information attached.
If there are POIs stored on the unit and also
on a mapcard, two folders will be shown,
called Internal Storage and SD Card. The
folders contain POI categories, each of
which in turn contains one or more POIs.
POIs may be added either using the
POSITION INFO page (section 8.00) or the
Add New POI page (section 9.01). Figure 9.00 Figure 9.01

When the first POI is laid down, a POI

category is automatically created for it. By
default it is called My POIs until it is
renamed (section 9.04a). Also, the Internal
Storage folder is automatically created.
POIs may be moved to an SD card (sections
9.04g & 9.04h). When this happens the
SD Card folder is automatically created.

9.01 Add New POI Page

(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
Create New POI)
On the Add New POI page, three choices
are given for laying down POIs:
Figure 9.00a
• by map (sections 8.00 & 9.02)
• by grid reference (section 9.04d)
• by postcode (section 9.04f)
Please note: postcode lookup is not available
on all versions of software.

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9.02 ADD POIs
9.02 ADD POIs Page Buttons:
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu → Add POI (+)
Create New POI → Add New POI by Map) Lay down POI icons on the map
To add a POI either press the ‘+’ button
Remove POI (x)
(upper left) or centre press the joystick. The
Remove POIs from the map POI icon
keypad page (section 9.03) is shown so
that POIs can be labelled. When the name is Lock to GPS
created, press Done. If you have downloaded Return to last map screen
the POI collection from the website, the POI Add POI Zoom
Icon Selection page is shown and you can Zoom In
select your own icon. Press Done to return to Zoom in/out
Remove Zoom
the ADD POIs page. Done POI 9.02 Out
To remove a POI, move the crosshair over the Return to Add New POI page
POI and press the ‘x’ button (lower left). A library of new POI icons are available for Lock to Done
Press Done to return to the Add New POI download from satmap.com. These allow GPS
page, then Back to go to the POI Menu. for better management of POIs and faster
recognition.
To add a category:
Press the joystick up/down to access further
• Highlight a POI category, press Edit.
pages of POI icons.
• Select Copy POI Category, press Copy.

The POI Menu now shows the copied
category which you can rename (press Edit).
In this way you can have categories such as
Favourite Pubs or B&Bs.
Note: In creating a new category it is worth
copying one which contains only one POI
since this saves you having to delete POIs.
Also note that when the last POI is deleted
from a category, the category is also deleted,
so remember to lay down a new POI before Figure 9.02
deleting the unwanted POI.

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9.03 Keypad & POI CATEGORY
9.03 Keypad
There are several instances when the
keypad is used. One example is:
GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
My POIs → Edit → Rename POI Category
Other instances include:
• Naming a POI
• Adding comments to a POI
• Naming a POI category
• Naming a route
• Adding comments to a route
• Entering postcode
Use the joystick to navigate around the
keypad (including going off the ‘edge’ left/
right and up/down). Press Select or centre
press the joystick for character selections.
Use Shift to access upper case and More for
more characters. Press Done when finished
to return to the POI Menu.
Buttons:
Delete
Delete characters in the display
Shift
Access upper case letters
Cancel
Options depends on the context
More
Access more characters
Select
Character selection
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Done 9.04b Copy POI Category
Options depends on the context (GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Edit → Copy)
9.04 POI CATEGORY Page Highlight Copy POI Category and press
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu → Copy. You will go to the POI Menu where
(folder/category) → Edit) there is a new entry, Copy of My POIs.
This page can only be accessed once a POI
has been added. The first time a POI is 9.04c Delete POI Category
created, it is automatically stored in a POI (GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
category (section 9.00). (folder/category) → Edit → Delete)
Highlight Delete POI Category and press the
The menu options are as follows:
Delete button.
• Rename POI Category
• Copy POI Category
• Delete POI Category
• Add New POI by Grid Ref
• Add New POI by Map
• Add new POI by Postcode*
• Move to SD card**
• Copy to SD card**
(Scroll up/down using the joystick).
*Not available with all versions of software.
**Available when a mapcard is inserted.
9.04a Rename POI Category
Figure 9.03 Figure 9.04
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Edit → Rename)
On the POI Menu highlight the category to
be renamed. Press Edit, then Rename.
The keypad page appears. Use the joystick to
rename the POI category.
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9.04d Add New POI by Grid Ref
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Edit → Add New POI by
Grid Ref)
Press the Add POI button to go to the
SETTING page. Use the joystick moving left/
right to go to boxes, then up/down to change
box entries.
Under the grid reference boxes are the
Conversions for the reference shown
initially. Once the joystick has been moved
vertically (changing the grid reference),
these conversions figures are greyed out.
Pressing the Convert button will update the
conversions.
9.04e Add New POI by Map
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Edit → Add New POI by
Map)
Press the Add POI button to access the ADD
POIs map screen.
Use the joystick to move the crosshairs. Fix
the POI by either pressing the ‘+’ button
(upper left) or by centre pressing the joystick.
The keypad page (section 9.03) appears so
you can label the POI. When finished press
Done to return to the POI CATEGORY page.
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9.04f Add New POI by Postcode
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Edit → Add New POI by
Postcode)
(This option is not available with all versions
of software. Please check our website or your
supplier for further details).
Press the Add POI button to access the
keypad (section 9.03). Enter the postcode.
Press Done to re-access the keypad to name
the POI, then press Done to return to the POI
CATEGORY page.
Figure 9.04d
9.04g Move to SD Card
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu
→ (folder/category) → Edit → Move → Up
Folder)
(This option is only available if a mapcard is
inserted).
Highlight Move to SD Card and either
press Move or centre press the joystick.
(Subsequently this option becomes Move
from SD Card). The screen will go to the POI
Menu.
Figure 9.04e
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9.04h Copy to SD Card
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu
→ (folder/category) → Edit → Copy → Up
Folder)
(This option is only available if a mapcard is
inserted).
Highlight Copy to SD Card and either
press Copy or centre press the joystick.
(Subsequently this option becomes Copy from
SD Card). The screen will go to the POI Menu.
9.05 My POIs Page
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Select)
(This page is only available once a POI has
been added).
The My POIs page lists the POIs in a
category.
Buttons:
Edit
Go to EDIT POI page (section 9.06)
Create New POI
Go to the Add New POI page (section 9.01)
Back
Return to the POI Menu (section 9.00)
9.05a POI 1 Page
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → POI 1 → Show Details)
This page summarises details of the POI. A
POI is labelled POI 1 by default until renamed
(section 9.06a).
POIs are date and time ‘stamped’, and the
following information is given: Figure 9.05
• Name of the POI (eg. The Welcome Inn)
• Grid reference (section 5.07)
• Distance and bearing from current location
• Elevation
ʻeyeʼ icon
Also shown are the POI icon and an eye icon.
If the eye icon has a red diagonal line through
it, the POI icon is not shown on the map POI icon
screen (section 9.06f).

Centre on Map
Go to PLANNING screen with the POI in the
centre
Locate Nearest
Go to the PLANNING screen with the POI
nearest your last known location in the centre
Figure 9.05a
Show Details
Go to POI 1 page (section 9.05a)

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9.06 EDIT POIs
9.06 EDIT POI Page Rename/Edit/Delete
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu → Button changes according to option
(folder/category) → Select → Edit) highlighted
Alternative access: Back
GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu → Return to POI category
(folder/category) → Select → POI 1 → Show
Details → Edit 9.06a Rename
The menu options on the EDIT POI page are: (GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu
• Rename → (folder/category) → Select → Edit →
• Edit Description Rename)
• Edit Location by Grid With the Rename option highlighted, the
• Edit Location by Map current name of the POI is given under the
• Edit Warning Radius options list (eg. ‘POI 1’). Press the Rename
• Edit Visibility button to access the keypad to change the Figure 9.06
• Delete name (section 9.03). Press Done when
• Edit POI Icon* finished to return to the EDIT POI menu.
*Available once the POI collection has been Once you have renamed the POI (section
downloaded from the website. 9.04a), ‘POI 1’ will be replaced with your new
name, eg. ‘The Welcome Inn’.
Scroll up/down using the Next button or the
joystick. Select by using the appropriate 9.06b Edit Description
button or centre pressing the joystick. (GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Select → Edit → Edit
The current setting for the highlighted option Description)
is shown under the window.
Use the keypad to type in a POI description
Buttons: (section 9.03).
Next To view the description:
Scroll down
• Press Done – return to EDIT POI page.
Map • Press Back – go to My POIs page (section
Return to last map screen Figure 9.06a
9.05).
• Press Show Details – go to POI 1 page
(section 9.05a).

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9.06c EDIT POIs
9.06c Edit Location by Grid
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Select → Edit → Edit
Location by Grid)
Press the Add POI button to go to the
SETTING page. Use the joystick moving left/
right to go to boxes, then up/down to change
box entries.
Under the grid reference boxes are the
Conversions for the grid reference shown
initially. Once the joystick has been moved
vertically (changing the grid reference),
these conversions figures are greyed out.
Pressing the Convert button will update the
conversions.
9.06d Edit Location by Map
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Select → Edit → Edit
Location by Map)
On selecting Edit Location by Map, an
additional POI icon is shown just inside the
locator circle. Use the joystick to move the
icon to the new position and confirm either
by pressing the Add POI button or by centre
pressing the joystick.
If you wish to remove the POI icon, press the
Remove POI button.
Press the Lock to GPS button to return to the
last map screen.
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9.06e Edit Warning Radius 9.06h Edit POI Icon*
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu → (GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Select → Edit → Edit (folder/category) → Select → Edit → Edit POI
Warning Radius) Icon)
Press Edit to access the Warning Radius Use the joystick to select a POI icon. Press
page. Use the Select button to choose a Done to return to the EDIT POI.
radius at which the unit will sound warning
beeps indicating the vicinity of a POI, Go To *Available once POI collection has been
point or a route. downloaded from satmap.com. Using
SatSYNC (section 2.03), ‘Import’ the zipped
To see what the current warning radius is set folder named ‘My POI Icons’ and save to the
at, highlight Edit Warning Radius on the ‘Internal Memory’. (This means you always
EDIT POI page (section 9.06). The figure is have access to the icons no matter what SD
displayed under the menu. card you are using). Make sure the files are
not extracted – only the zipped folder can be
9.06f Edit Visibility imported into SatSYNC in this instance.
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Select → Edit → Edit
Visibility)
Press the Edit button to access the Set
POI Visibility page. Choosing Set POI as
not Visible removes the icon from the map
screens but keeps the location as a POI.
9.06g Delete
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → POI Menu →
(folder/category) → Select → Edit → Delete)
To delete a POI from My POIs, press Edit, Figure 9.06e Figure 9.06f
then Delete. A prompt page asks whether
you are sure you wish to delete. Select
Delete and go to My POIs, or use Cancel
and return to the EDIT POI page.
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9.07 POI Folders via SatSYNC
9.07 Create POI Folders Using SatSYNC
A new POI folder can be created in the same
way as with routes (section 7.04).
Connect your Active 10 to a computer and
open SatSYNC.
To be able to create a new folder, you must
first create a new POI (section 9.01). This
creates a POI category which can be seen in
the left pane, ‘My POIs.map’.
Using the right pane (SD Card Files) press
the Create a new folder button. Enter a name,
eg. Pubs. The new folder will not show on the
Active 10 until a POI category is added.
Note: In SatSYNC, the name of a folder is
preceded by a folder icon. The name of a
POI category has a .map extension and is
preceded by a blue page icon. You can see the
POI folders and categories in SatSYNC but not
individual POIs.
To add a POI category, highlight the new
folder in the SD Card Files pane and open it
by pressing the Open a folder button above
the pane. From the left pane (Internal Files),
highlight then drag across an existing POI
category or select an existing POI category
and click on the Copy/Move files to the SD
Card buttons above the pane. You can also
drag across or import POI files from your
computer.
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Each time a POI category is added/deleted
the unit will default to the Map Packs page
while the folder information is updated.
Note: In SatSYNC, you cannot open POI
categories to view individual POIs therein.
However, you can open POI folders.
Once a POI category is stored in the newly
created subfolder on the SD Card, a folder
appears in the root of the POI Menu under
‘Active 10’ entitled ‘SD Card’.
Further sub folders are created in the same
way.
To delete a folder on the unit, delete all POI
categories in the folder and press Up folder.
The unwanted folder disappears. To delete a
folder in SatSYNC, press the Delete an
existing folder button above the pane.
POI categories can also be stored on the
internal storage of the unit. This can be
done either via SatSYNC, following the
same process as above (using the left pane,
Internal Files, instead of the SD Card Files)
or on the unit itself. To do this, highlight a
POI Category in the POI Menu on the unit,
press Edit, then Move/Copy from SD card.
Once a POI category is stored on the unit, a
folder appears under ‘Active 10’ entitled
Internal Storage.
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9.08 POI Indicator Icon
9.08 POI Indicator Icon
On both the GPS Map screen and the
PLANNING screen, when the locator
crosshair is over a POI or a route, an indicator
icon is displayed at the bottom of the screen.
It comprises three elements:
• ‘i’ for information
• joystick image
• POI/route symbol
Centre press the joystick for further
information. The screen turns grey and an
overlay gives options to select;
• If the crosshairs are on a POI, centre press Figure 9.08
the joystick to access:
- POI details
- POSITION INFO page (section 8.00)
• If the crosshairs are on a route, centre press
the joystick to access:
- Route details (ROUTE MAP section 7.03)
- POSITION INFO page
POI
To cancel the grey screen without accessing Indicator
further information, press either of the
front buttons.

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10.00 GoTo & Marker
10.00 GoTo and Marker Page Done *Please note:
(GPS Map → MAIN MENU → GoTo and Press to set coordinates of GoTo point/marker postcode lookup is
Marker) not available on all
Cancel versions of software.
Menu options are as follows: Return to GoTo and Marker page
• GoTo – Set Coords
Back
• GoTo – Set By Postcode
Return to PLANNING screen
• GoTo – Route*
• Marker – Set By Coords
• Marker – Set By Postcode
10.02 GoTo – Set By Postcode
Marker – Set By Postcode*
*Available once a GoTo point has been set.
Selecting this option brings up the keypad Figure 10.00
Note: GoTo and Marker function for setting (section 9.03).
by postcode is not available for all versions of
software. Use the joystick to move the cursor around
the page. Quicker navigation may be possible
Clear Marker and GoTo – Clear buttons are by moving the cursor off the page above,
active once a point/marker has been set. below, left and right.
(See also section 8.00).
Buttons:
10.01 GoTo – Set By Coords Delete
Marker – Set By Coords Delete characters in the window
Selecting this option brings up a page on Shift
which grid references may be entered Access upper case and additional symbols
(section 9.04d).
Cancel
Use the joystick to change coordinates. Return to GoTo and Marker page
Buttons: More Figure 10.01 Figure 10.02
Next Access additional symbols
Inoperative
Select
Convert Press Select or centre press the joystick to
Update coordinates conversions on screen select a character

Map Done
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11.00 Accessories
11.00 Accessories
Among others, the following accessories are
available from www.satmap.com:
11.01 Bike Mount
The Bike Mount has a very robust, flexible
fitting which can be attached to any part of
the bike tubing. The back of the Active 10
is replaced with an adapted back that has a
moulded section which clips onto the ABUS
bike mount. (See Satmap website for user
guide).
11.02 Vehicle Mount
The Vehicle Mount is a tough unit designed
for using the Active 10 GPS in motor vehicles.
It has a powerful suction cup for attachment
to smooth surfaces such as a windscreen. It
can also be fitted to any flat surface, such as
the dashboard, using the adhesive Mounting
Plate. This product will primarily appeal to
drivers of off-road vehicles where navigation
on accurate topographical mapping is a must.
11.03 Standard Power Bundle
The Standard Power Bundle includes
a rechargeable Lithium Polymer (LiPol)
2700mAh battery which, between charges,
gives a longer life than AA batteries, either
conventional or rechargeable. The LiPol
battery may be charged without removal from
the Active 10 via a USB connector, either
from a mains socket, laptop, computer or car
cigarette lighter.
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The LiPol battery is supplied 50% charged.
It will take about 3 hours for the initial full
charge. A normal full charge will take 7 hours.
It is recommended to charge overnight if the
battery is very low.
If you are using the optional Lithium Polymer
battery, please refer to the instructions leaflet
which accompanies the product. When Figure 11.01 Figure 11.02
plugged in to charge, the unit will switch itself
on. You should switch the unit off, which will
only turn the screen off, but save unnecessary
power draw.
11.04 Slimline Power Bundle
The Slimline Power Bundle gives users the
option of using a thinner, lighter battery in
a low profile battery back. This makes the
product smaller and lighter, and is designed
to meet the needs of users who take shorter
routes and prefer to use rechargeable
batteries. Figure 11.03
The low profile means the Active 10 can fit
into your pocket without the need for a Carry
Case. This smaller battery gives typical users
a battery life of approximately 6-8 hours in
Advanced Power Saving Mode.
Figure 11.04
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11.05 Carry Cases (Standard & Deluxe) 11.07 Screen Cover
The Standard Carry Case has a padded The removable Screen Cover is made of
compartment for the Active 10, closed with a tough polycarbonate and easily replaced,
Velcro top for fast access, and an elasticated ensuring the view of the map is always at its
front mesh for additional storage. best and never obscured by scratches.
The Deluxe Carry Case has a main padded 11.08 ZAGG’s InvisibleSHIELDTM
compartment for the Active 10 itself and a
secondary compartment, ideal for storing ZAGG’s invisibleSHIELDTM is a clear and
spare batteries, map cards, car keys, small virtually indestructible film that will protect Figure 11.05
mobile phone, etc. There are also two mesh your Active 10 from unsightly scratches.
pockets on either side. The zips are covered
to provide weatherproofing, and an additional
elasticated front mesh provides further
storage.
Both cases can be carried by a 4" belt loop or
by the D-Ring fittings on each side designed
for use with the Lanyard.

11.06 Lanyard
The Lanyard is 1.3m long, branded with the
Figure 11.06
Satmap logo, and is adjustable to fit most
requirements. It has two fittings on each end:
a metal clip for attaching to the D-Rings on
the side of the carry case, or a nylon hoop
fitting for attaching directly onto the shoulders
of the Active 10 itself.

Figure 11.07 Figure 11.08

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12.00 Services
12.00 Services
Satmap offers a variety of services.
Please check www.satmap.com for more
information.
12.01 General Service
Whilst our unit is designed to withstand
the rigours of outdoor sports, some of
our customers have found that it is not
indestructible! For those of you who now
have units that are looking a little bit worse for
wear, Satmap offers a General Service. For
£25.00, you will get:
• Replacement front casework
• Replacement back casework (if needed)
• Replacement inner screen cover
• Replacement battery caddy (if needed)
• Replacement screen cover
• Software upgrade (if needed)
• Antenna check
• Full performance testing
Please allow 6–8 working days for Satmap to
complete this service.
12.02 World Base Map
The World Map is derived from data supplied
by Collins Bartholomew. At 1:30 million you
get an overview of the world and once you
have zoomed down to 1:5 million you will
see the major roads, towns and cities in
every country. Such details provide a useful
backdrop when you are using the Active 10
internationally.
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12.03 Specialised Custom Map Service
If Satmap does not have the map data, we
can put your own digital map data onto an SD
card. Our GIS specialists can convert almost
any map into a format that can be viewed on
our GPS unit.
12.04 Toggleable Map Service
Toggling is a new feature available only
on version 1.4 of our platform software
(downloadable for free from our software
page). Toggling allows the user to flick
between two map scales of the same area
– rather than zooming in all the way into
the 1:25,000 scale or all the way out to the
1:50,000 scale. You can jump between one
scale and another at the push of a button! In
order to toggle a map (flick between the two
scales), you first need an SD card containing
two different map scales (ie. 1:25,000 &
1:50,000) with the required area overlapping.
Toggleable Maps are being added www.
satmap.com (see our current Challenge
Series). However, it is possible to customise
your own map and make your existing maps
toggleable too.
12.05 Custom Mapping (GB only)
Custom Mapping allows you to create your
own unique maps of the highly detailed
Ordnance Survey 1:25,000 scale Explorer
series. The result is that you get a map of
exactly the area or areas you want, making
it a very effective way of capturing your
favourite outdoor areas on one map card.
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12.06 Site-Centred Mapping (GB only)
For customers who want non-standard map
areas, Satmap offers a bespoke service
to create and supply map cards centred
on a postcode, town, village, place or grid
reference of your choice. The maps are the
Ordnance Survey 1:25k Explorer range, and
are available for the whole of Great Britain.
Price is determined by the area covered.
There is a key difference between the
Site-Centred Map service and the Custom
Mapping:
• Custom Mapping allows you to create
irregular shaped maps.
• Site-Centred Maps are only supplied as a
square or rectangle.
12.07 Map Consolidation
Many of our customers are finding that the
Active 10 is so useful they are taking it
everywhere with them. As a result, they are
building up impressive collections of SD
Cards. So that you don’t have to worry about
keeping track of all these, we can add several
of these maps together onto one consolidated
SD Card. Depending on the size of the maps
in question, this service might not always be
appropriate, so please call us to check what
is possible.
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12.08 Route Planner & Route Share Route Share Network
With Online Route Planner and Route Share The Route Share Network is exactly as the
Network, customers can create routes on name suggests: an area where users can
their computer, download them onto their access a library of routes for them to use at
Active 10, and share them with other users. no additional cost. It features:
This software is available online as a web • 3D photographic imagery
application accessed from the homepage • Route upload and download
on www.satmap.com. As both applications • Option to add comments and feedback on
complement each other, they are sold as a routes
complete bundle. This Network will allow users to view routes
all over the world, not just Great Britain.
Online Route Planner
The Route Planner provides users with
Ordnance Survey 1:25k Explorer and 1:50k
Landranger mapping for the whole of Great
Britain and a growing selection of European Online Route Planner
countries. It allows users to:
• Create routes
• Name routes and waypoints, and add
comments
• Download routes onto the Active 10
• Upload routes from the Active 10
• Create a route card
• Print out copies of the map and route
• Store routes on a private space on the
server.

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13.00 FAQs
13.00 General FAQs
Which mapscale is best for me?
It depends on where you intend to use
the device. If you are using footpaths or
bridleways (eg. walking/running/mountain
biking) you will need the more detailed 1:25k,
if you are using lanes/roads (eg. road cycling)
then 1:50k is fine.
When I buy a mapcard with both 1:25k and
1:50k mapping, how do I switch between the
scales?
Zoom in on the 1:50k map and the unit will
seamlessly switch to the 1:25k map and vice
versa. If maps are toggleable, use the toggle
button to switch between different scale maps.
When resuming normal function from the
powersave screen off mode, will I have to wait
for the unit to re-acquire lock or update the trip
log stats?
No. Pressing any button instantly brings up
the GPS screen with all functions updated.
Does the unit make any audible sound when
you leave a planned route, ie. miss a turn?
No, but you will quickly spot any mistakes by
the divergence of the snail trail from your route.
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Why does my unit sometimes make beeping
noises?
The unit will beep when it encounters Points
Of Interest, Waypoints, GoTo Points or
Routes. It will also beep when a map card is
inserted (section 5.13), when the unit
acquires lock, when a screenshot is taken
(section 5.03a) and when POIs/routes are
transferred.
Can the display be shown as Trail Up and
North Up?
Yes. On the GPS screen, press the front left
button to toggle between Trail Up and North
Up.
Can I choose not to have the snail trail?
Yes. On either the GPS Map or PLANNING
screen, centre press the joystick to go to the
POSITION INFO page. On the POSITION
INFO page, the front right button cycles
through Turn Trail Small, Turn Trail Off and
Turn Trail On.
How easy is it to follow my footsteps back
down exactly, if weather closes in on a craggy
route or summit?
No problem. Since your current position is
shown by a blue locator circle and dot, it is
easy to see it superimposed over the red dots
when retracing your steps.
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Why would I want to set a Go To point?
If you are on a route and the weather closes
in, you may want to plot an emergency
escape route. Set a GoTo point (sections 4.01
& 8.00), which creates a yellow straight line
route between your current location and your
GoTo point. You can then make your own
route follow this route as closely as possible.
It is a visual cue as to your emergency ‘exit’. A
GoTo point is indicated on the map by a green
flag (there can only be one).
Can the unit be used in a car? Or an
aeroplane?
The Active 10 can be used in a car (although
no spoken directions are given) and also in an
aeroplane, subject to operators’ regulations.
The maximum operating forward speed of the
unit is 780 mph.
When I’m stationary, why does my Active 10
trip log show increasing distance?
In the basic method of triangulation, small
system errors give rise to something called
the Circular Error Probability (CEP) value
which determines the radius of a circle
containing 50% of the GPS readings; this
is one of the elements used by the unit in
calculating its position. The more visible
satellites there are, the smaller the CEP
value and the more accurate the position
given. Within a certain radius, the location
pinpointed may vary slightly from one second
to the next despite no forward movement.
This incremental movement is cumulative.
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With forward motion of more than 2kph, the
GPS location given is very accurate.
(Car GPS navigation systems disguise these
effects; they use a road navigation database
to draw road images, as opposed to accurate
cartographic images, and use filtering to ‘lock’
the position to a road.)
How do I remove the screen cover?
This needs to be done with care! The screen
cover is held in place by three lugs. Using
fingernails or a small screwdriver, first prise
loose the top lug (central position, under the
‘GPS’ logo). Then prise loose the two side
lugs (just above the side buttons), one at a
time. When replacing the new cover, reverse
the sequence of lugs, pressing each firmly
into place.
Note: When the cover is off, take care not to
scratch or unnecessarily expose to moisture,
the screen beneath. Any debris eg. fluff, fibre
or dust on the screen should be removed with
extreme care.
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13.01 Mountain Biking FAQs
Is the unit robust enough to cope with the
more severe shocks through the handlebars
that off-road terrain gives?
Yes, the unit is able to cope with severe
shocks. In development, the unit was test
dropped from a height of one metre onto
concrete in all planes. There have been more
extreme instances reported with no damage
resulting — this is not recommended!
Whilst travelling quickly, is the unit sensitive
enough to display my real-time position so I
don’t ride past turnings?
Yes. If there’s a lot of detail to sort out, just
zoom in to be able to see what’s coming up
ahead.
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14.00 Troubleshooting & Tips
14.00 Troubleshooting
• If your unit fails to recognise a map card,
switch it off, remove the card, switch on and
re-insert the card.
• If your screen flickers, wait 10 minutes or so
and it should stop. Some flickering is normal
and happens when using a strong power
source such as the supplied AA Lithium
Energisers, the most powerful AA batteries
on the market.
14.01 Tips
• Do not use alcohol wipes to clean the
screen as this will cause damage. In order
to preserve your screen cover for as long as
possible, avoid contact with alcohol, oils and
excessive heat. Always use a very soft cloth
to clean.
• If water gets under the screen cover, gently
prise off the cover (section 13.00) and stroke
away the moisture with a paper tissue, using
only the weight of the tissue. Any direct hand
pressure may mark the inner screen.
• Ensure the map card is dry before inserting
it into the unit.
• To prevent the screen inadvertently
switching from GPS Map to PLANNING,
either lock the screen (section 2.08), or allow
it to go into the powersave screen off mode
before stowing it away.
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• For best performance in acquiring satellite
lock, wait until lock is established before
inserting a map card.
• To maximize battery life;
1. Use the screensave (‘Automatic Screen
Turn Off’) mode which switches off the
screen but keeps the GPS running.
2. Try to minimize the backlight setting as far
as is practical.
3. Use hibernate mode - the unit can be
switched off and will retain satellite
position data. On switching the unit back
on the last screen is shown and satellite
lock takes only a few seconds.
• If you want to carry out route planning on
your Active 10, a good way to get more out
of your batteries is to connect the unit to
your pc or laptop.
• When not using the Active 10, it is
recommended that you take out the
batteries. Even with the unit switched off,
there is a small power draw which, over
time, can flatten the batteries.
• Remembering to use the Stop (data logging)
button (section 4.03) is useful if you want
a break and yet maintain a log of all trip
statistics. Don’t forget to press Start once
you are ready to go again, especially if it
was a pub break! If you do not press Stop
and you are stationary for a period of time,
a snail trail ‘scribble’ will develop as the unit
‘hunts’ (section 13.00).
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• To plan a route from a given set of grid
coordinates: On the PLANNING screen, go
to the approximate area of the walk/activity.
Go to ROUTES MENU (side button, lower
left) and select Create New Route. The data
box overlay gives the coordinates for the
location of the crosshairs. Using the joystick,
move the crosshairs until you have the
desired grid coordinates showing and either
press the ‘add waypoint’ button (side button,
upper left) or centre press the joystick. Once
all waypoints have been added, press Done.
• It is recommended that you make a back-up
file copy of any maps that you purchase.
Back-up may be done either using a card
reader or an SD card slot on your computer.
If your map card data is corrupted or erased,
copy the file back onto the original card.
Data transferred to a different card will not
be usable.
• The Active 10 is capable of acquiring lock on
the move, even whilst driving. However this
can cause a delay in the time to get a lock
so it is advisable to allow the unit to get a fix
whilst stationary.
• ‘Rangefinder’ functions:
Short range:
On the PLANNING screen, the blue locator
circle which depicts your position in the
centre of the GPS Map screen, is still active
and shows you advancing across the screen.
The data overlay shows the distance from
the blue locator circle (your location) to the
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orange locator circle which is now the centre Remote rangefinder: ‘Marker’
of the screen, eg. position the orange circle This function allows you to find the distance
at a target destination and follow progress between two points. From either GoTo and
of the blue circle as you walk towards the Marker Menu (section 10.00) or POSITION
target. INFO (section 8.00), set a marker (red flag)
and then move the joystick; a red line is
Long range: drawn from the marker to the point selected.
On moving the joystick, the GPS Map screen The overlay shows the grid ref and altitude
switches to PLANNING. The data overlay of the point selected, plus the distance and
includes the distance from where you last bearing to the point.
had GPS lock. This is also useful in a variety
of scenarios, eg. showing distance to the
next waypoint, or in the car, distance to the
next motorway services.
• Use a GoTo point as a rangefinder: Set
a GoTo point on your destination (section
8.00). Press ‘Lock to GPS’ (front left button)
to return to the GPS Map screen. Select a
data box overlay (section 3.00) and select
GoTo Dist (section 5.04a). The data overlay
will now show a straight line distance from
your current location to the GoTo point.
• It can be useful to combine the advantages
of screensave mode (‘automatic screen
turn off’, section 5.01) with the keypad lock
(section 2.08). Whilst the unit is stowed
the screen cannot be activated (even if the
power button is pressed it will be activated
only for the preset time until the screen
switches off). To reactivate the unit, press
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15.00 Glossary
15.00 Glossary
Active map
The map on a card which is in use (there
can be more than one map present).
Active route
Shown as a highlighted yellow line to follow
on the map.
Asc
Abbreviation for ascended height.
Atomic clock
A type of clock that uses microwave signals
emitted by electrons as its timekeeping
element. It is the most accurate time standard
and is used to control the frequency of GPS
satellite signals.
Bearing
Direction from one object to another.
CEP (Circular Error Probability)
Determines the radius of a circle containing
50% of the GPS readings.
Cross Track Error
The difference in distance between a planned
route and your location.
EGNOS
The European Geostationary Navigation
Overlay Service has been developed by the
European Space Agency (ESA) for safety of
air navigation. It is part of the Galileo project.
When a signal is available (which is only in
the south of England and mainland Europe),
this signal improves the accuracy of signals
from the GPS system.
Electronic compass
This doesn’t rely on GPS signals and works
whilst stationary. Whilst moving, the GPS
‘compass’ is more accurate.
Galileo
A planned global navigation satellite system,
being built by the European Union and
European Space Agency as an alternative for
the US Global Positioning System (GPS) and
the Russian GLONASS system. The project is
expected to be completed in 2013.
GLONASS
A radio-based satellite navigation system,
developed by the former Soviet Union and
now operated for the Russian government by
the Russian Space Forces. After completion,
the system fell into disrepair with the collapse
of the Russian economy. In 2001 Russia
committed to restoring the system with a goal
of full restoration by 2009.
GoTo point
A set point which acts as a target. It is on a
straight line from your current location and
the yellow highlighted route is a rough guide
only, eg. an emergency route off the hill in
worsening weather.
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
The local time at the 0 meridian passing
through Greenwich.
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GPS
The Global Positioning System is the only fully
functional Global Navigation Satellite System
in the world. Created in the US it utilizes
a constellation of 24 Medium Earth Orbit
satellites that transmit precise signals. The
system enables a GPS receiver to determine
its time, location, speed and distance.
GPS ‘compass’
Whilst stationary the unit cannot determine
which direction you are facing. If you have a
GPS reading from two locations you can
determine the direction of travel.
Grid Magnetic Angle
The horizontal angular difference between
Grid North and Magnetic North. It is this angle
which needs to be applied when converting
between magnetic and grid bearings.
Grid North
The direction of a grid line which is parallel to
the central meridian on the national grid.
Heading
Direction you are travelling.
Hibernate mode
An ultra low power state giving significantly
extended battery life and a rapid satellite
aquisition.
Inactive route
Shown as a grey highlighted line on the map.
Knot
One nautical mile per hour.
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Magnetic North
The direction indicated by a magnetic
compass. Magnetic North moves slowly
and is currently West of Grid North in Great
Britain.
Meridian
A line of longitude.
MGRS
Military Grid Reference System, used by
NATO countries. It is derived from the UTM
grid system but uses a different labeling
convention. It does not describe a point,
but rather an area.
Mil-radians
The military use mil-radians (short for milli-
radians) because breaking down a circle into
6400 mil-radians rather than 360 degrees
allows greater accuracy.
Nautical mile
Distance corresponding to one minute of arc
of latitude along any meridian, 1852m.
A mile (‘statute mile’) is 1609m.
POI
A Point Of Interest.
Route
A route is shown on the unit as a series of
transparent yellow lines going from waypoint
to waypoint. A route may be pre-planned
either on the unit or on a pc, or it may be a
converted trail (known as a ‘track’).
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Satellite
A GPS satellite is a satellite used by the
NAVSTAR (NAVigation Satellite Timing and
Ranging) Global Positioning System (GPS).
The first satellite in the system, Navstar 1,
was launched February 22, 1978.
SD Card
Secure Digital card (1MB – 4GB). SDHC is
Secure Digital High Capacity (4GB – 32GB),
which has a different internal format. In
the manual these are also referred to as
mapcards since they are pre-loaded with
digital mapping.
Soft keys
Buttons whose functions vary depending on
which screen is displayed.
Target speed
The speed on which Estimated Time of Arrival
calculations are based.
Toggle function
Allows users to select which map they want to
view at a particular point without changing the
zoom level. The map layers you are toggling
between must be of the same area.The map
card must be toggle enabled.
Toggleable maps
Older maps can be converted to enable
toggling and maps are available which are
already toggle enabled. A toggle enabled map
card contains more than one scale or map
type of a particular area.
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Track
A track is a trail that has been saved. It
effectively becomes a route.
Trail
The path taken, leaving behind a snail trail.
Trail Up
The map is orientated to match the ground
ahead of you.
Trip Log
Records trip data.
True North
The direction along the earth’s surface
towards the geographic North Pole.
UTC (also GMT and Zulu time)
The worldwide standard for time is
coordinated universal time, abbreviated
UTC. This was formerly known as Greenwich
Mean Time, GMT. UTC is a high precision
atomic time standard also referred to by the
military and civil aviation as Zulu time (Z).
The abbreviation is a compromise between
CUT (Coordinated Universal Time) and TUC
(Temps Universel Coordonné).
UTM
The Universal Transverse Mercator
coordinate system is a grid based method
of specifying locations.
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VMG
Velocity Made Good is the effective velocity
towards a target, after the effects of
crosswinds (especially relevant to aircraft),
currents (watercraft) and terrain (walkers/
cyclists who have planned on walking at a
certain speed) have taken effect. It is the
forward component of velocity.
WAAS
Wide Area Augmentation System. This is a
GPS augmentation system in the U.S. which
enhances the accuracy of GPS.
Warning Radius
Distance at which the unit will sound beeps
indicating the vicinity of a POI, GoTo point
or a route.
Waypoint
A location on a route typically associated
with a distinctive feature (eg. a fork in the
path) or a planned event (eg. a rest point). A
series of waypoints are used to help define a
route.

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