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What is MobileMapper 6?

Thank you for purchasing a MobileMapper 6 from Magellan. 
This Getting Started Guide will provide useful information 
about your receiver. It will also guide you through your first 
steps of using MobileMapper 6 in the field.

MobileMapper 6 is a handheld GPS receiver and GIS data 
collector that incorporates an SBAS-enabled, high-sensitivity 
GPS receiver as well as Microsoft Windows Mobile® 
operating system (version 6).

MobileMapper 6 comes in a rugged design suitable for all 
your mobile mapping applications. Being an open platform, 
MobileMapper 6 allows you to choose the Windows Mobile-
compatible, GIS software that is right for you.

Summary of Contents for MobileMapper MobileMapper 6

Page 1: ...MobileMapper 6 Getting Started Guide ...

Page 2: ... for satisfying RF exposure compliance This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter In order to maintain compliance with FCC regula tions shielded cables must be used with this equip ment Operation with non approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception The user is cautioned that cha...

Page 3: ...ED WAR RANTIES UNDER ARTICLE 35 OF THE UNITED NA TIONS CONVENTION ON CONTRACTS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SALE OF GOODS Some national state or local laws do not allow limitations on im plied warranty or how long an implied warranty lasts so the above limitation may not apply to you The following are excluded from the warranty cover age 1 periodic maintenance and repair or replace ment of parts due to n...

Page 4: ...gation reserves the right to refuse to provide service free of charge if the sales receipt is not provided or if the information contained in it is incomplete or illegible or if the serial number is al tered or removed Magellan Navigation will not be re sponsible for any losses or damage to the product incurred while the product is in transit or is being shipped for repair Insurance is recommended...

Page 5: ...SIBILITIES REGARDING THIS PRODUCT THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM LOCALITY TO LOCALITY including Directive 1999 44 EC in the EC Member States AND CER TAIN LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRAN TY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 8 CHOICE OF LAW This limited warranty is governed by the laws of France without reference to its conflict of law provi sions or the U ...

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Page 7: ...ber Flaps 6 First Time Use 7 Inserting Fresh Batteries 7 Turning the Receiver On 7 Adjusting the Backlight 8 Other Preliminary Settings 8 How to Hold the Receiver 9 Installing New Software 10 From an SD Card 10 From your Office Computer 10 Using the Pictures Videos Application 12 Using the Camera 12 Making a Video 13 Changing Picture Settings 14 Internet Connection 15 Creating a Bluetooth Connecti...

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Page 9: ...ileMapper 6 in the field MobileMapper 6 is a handheld GPS receiver and GIS data collector that incorporates an SBAS enabled high sensitivity GPS receiver as well as Microsoft Windows Mobile operating system version 6 MobileMapper 6 comes in a rugged design suitable for all your mobile mapping applications Being an open platform MobileMapper 6 allows you to choose the Windows Mobile compatible GIS ...

Page 10: ...adapter AC power adapter Carrying case Operating System Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6 Processor 400 MHz Bluetooth wireless technology Object Push Profile OPP USB interface device only GPS Characteristics GPS accuracy with SBAS 2 5 meters Channels 12 L1 code only Antenna type Patch Supported protocols NMEA and SiRF Update Rate 1 Hz User Interface Touch screen Virtual keyboard Handwriting recog...

Page 11: ... batteries included 224 g 7 9 oz Screen size 2 7 6 86 cm Screen resolution QVGA 240 x 320 pixels Environmental IPX7 20 to 50 C withstands 1 meter drop Memory Characteristics SD memory card slot 128 MB NAND Flash memory 64 MB SDRAM memory Power Requirements 2 x standard AA batteries Battery life 10 hours Other Features Camera Integrated 2 megapixel CMOS Loudspeaker and microphone Sensors e Compass ...

Page 12: ...lighted input and initiate various functions The Scroll button 4 is the ring around the Enter button It is used to move the cursor on the screen from one data field to the next on a parameter screen from one option to another in a menu from one geographical location to another on a map screen Stylus and Stylus Holder The stylus 5 can be used to work directly from the touch screen When not used the...

Page 13: ...ttery compartment 11 loosen the quarter turn finger screw 12 Side View Left Flashlight Button The flashlight button 13 has two functions Screen backlight Press the button shortly to change the screen backlight setting There are five different backlight levels off low medium high very high Each new short press on the button allows you to select the next backlight level Flashlight A long press on th...

Page 14: ...slot 17 where you can insert or extract an SD card Earphone Output A 1 4 inch jack TRS connector 18 is used to connect an earphone to the MobileMapper 6 Top View Three LED Flashlight This is a powerful flashlight 19 that can advantageously be used in dim light conditions Using MobileMapper 6 as a flashlight may however be incompatible with GPS reception i e in the way you hold the receiver Reset b...

Page 15: ...located at the top and on the right side of the receiver After a few seconds the Magellan Professional logo will appear on the screen followed by the Windows Mobile splash screen Then MobileMapper 6 will emit a beep suggesting that you tap anywhere on the screen Tap the screen to set up your Windows Mobile based device to initiate the setup sequence described below 1 Screen alignment Tap the targe...

Page 16: ...ted at the top and on the left side of the receiver Other Preliminary Settings Tap Start then Settings Below are the other settings you can now configure Power Management Double tap on the Power icon The Battery tab shows the energy left in the battery in percentage This indication is irrelevant when the MobileMapper 6 is powered from an external power source Tap on the Advanced tab This tab allow...

Page 17: ...ncy choice Time and date formats Tap ok to validate all your changes and close the Regional Settings window How to Hold the Receiver Use of the MobileMapper 6 while receiving satellites requires that you hold the receiver properly The receiver will have the best view of the sky when you hold it at an angle of 45 degrees from horizontal and not too close to your body ...

Page 18: ... your computer You can download this software for free from the following web site http www microsoft com windowsmobile activesync Choose the ActiveSync version that is suitable for your computer Nothing needs to be done on MobileMapper 6 as ActiveSync is pre installed by default Follow the instructions below Connect the USB Data cable between MobileMapper 6 and a USB port on your computer Turn on...

Page 19: ...card if there is one first double click My Windows Mobile Based Device and then Storage Card before pasting Run the setup file and follow the instructions to complete the installation Make sure you install your program in the non volatile memory NOTE If Vista is used on your computer installing a new software application on MobileMapper 6 from the computer does not require additional software on t...

Page 20: ...andby If this happens just tap anywhere on the blank area The viewfinder will re appear after about two seconds Now use the MobileMapper 6 as a camera Look at the viewfinder to frame the picture you want to take When you are ready stay as still as possible and press the Enter button to take the picture You can hear the click of the camera Tap ok to turn off the camera and close the window The pict...

Page 21: ...r of the camera You then have about one minute to start filming After this delay the screen will display Standby If this happens just tap anywhere on the blank area The viewfinder will re appear after about two seconds When you are ready to film tap Menu and then Video This temporarily freezes the viewfinder Wait about five seconds until the viewfinder returns to the active state Press the Enter b...

Page 22: ...lect the desired video file using the Scroll button Tap Menu and then Delete Tap Yes to confirm deletion Changing Picture Settings Tap Start Programs and Pictures Videos This opens the My Pictures folder Tap Camera or press the Enter button to turn on the camera Wait about five seconds until the center of the window displays the viewfinder of the camera Tap Menu then Zoom Choose between x1 zoom1 1...

Page 23: ...e Bluetooth in this phone Keep the mobile phone at a distance less than 10 meters from MobileMapper 6 Turn on MobileMapper 6 On MobileMapper 6 tap Start then Settings Tap on the Connections tab Tap on the Bluetooth icon Tap on the Add New Device line in the list box Bluetooth then starts searching After the search sequence the names of the detected units are listed on the screen Your mobile phone ...

Page 24: ...GPRS connection Tap Next Tap on the name of your mobile phone Enter the call number exactly as it should be dialed This number is required by your system operator e g 99 Tap Next Enter your user name and password if any Enter the domain name APN of your GPRS provider example a2bouygtel com Tap Finish This takes you back to the Connections window Tap on the Manage existing connections hyperlink now...

Page 25: ...is automatically opens the Network Log On window Tap OK to re activate the connection When the connection is re established Internet Explorer will display the requested web page Ending a GPRS Connection Tap on the symbol in the Windows Mobile title bar and then select Disconnect This will instantly disconnect your mobile phone from the Internet Wireless Manager In the Settings window is the Wirele...

Page 26: ...ng system used in MobileMapper 6 is the standard Microsoft Windows Mobile version 6 software For more information on how to use the different applications you can visit the Microsoft web site http www microsoft com windowsmobile gettingstarted default mspx ...

Page 27: ...Hold 5 Holding the receiver properly 9 I Inserting AA batteries 7 Install third party software 10 L Languages 3 LOG button 4 Loudspeaker 5 M Manage existing connections 16 MENU button 4 Microphone 4 Mobile phone 15 Modem connection 15 O Opening battery door 7 Operating system 3 18 OPP Object Push Profile 2 P Password 7 Play back video 14 Power button 6 Power management 8 Q QVGA 4 R Regional settin...

Page 28: ...7 Email mobilemappingemea magellangps com In Singapore 65 983 842 29 I Fax 65 677 798 81 In China 86 10 6566 9866 I Fax 86 10 6566 0246 Email mobilemappingapac magellangps com www pro magellanGPS com Magellan follows a policy of continuous product improvement specifications and descriptions are thus subject to change without notice Please contact Magellan for the latest product information 2007 Ma...

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