MiTAC Digital Corporation
471 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95050 USA
www.magellanGPS.com
The eXplorist Pro 10 receiver contains an integrated SiRFStar III GPS receiver. The firmware has been
customized for Magellan to ensure the best possible performance in the field for data collection.
What GPS technology is in the eXplorist Pro 10 handheld?
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The eXplorist Pro 10 receiver is powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic operating system. A wide
range of application software is compatible with this operating system, including many GPS navigation
and data collection applications. See www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/catalog/cataloghome.aspx for
more details.
What real-time correction options are available?
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The eXplorist Pro 10 receiver is powered by the Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic operating system. A wide
range of application software is compatible with this operating system, including many GPS navigation
and data collection applications. See
www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/catalog/cataloghome.aspx
for
more details.
What software applications can I run on an eXplorist Pro 10 receiver?
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The first time you turn on your eXplorist Pro 10 receiver, you must select the language used by the
Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic operating system. You can choose from English, Spanish, French, Danish,
Italian, German, Dutch, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean. This
sets the language for Windows Mobile only.
Can I change the language used by the Windows Mobile 6.5 Classic operating
system?
The eXplorist Pro 10 receiver has integrated Bluetooth that you can use to establish cable-free
connections to other Bluetooth devices, such as laser rangefinders or barcode scanners, within a
range of 10 meters.
Using Bluetooth in the eXplorist Pro 10 receiver does not impact GPS performance, but battery
power is consumed faster when there is an active connection to another Bluetooth-enabled device.
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capabilities for?
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Provided your field software stores raw GPS measurements, you can differentially correct this data back
in the office to perform the post-processing of your GPS data.
Can I use post-processed differential corrections with the eXplorist Pro 10
receiver?
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The eXplorist Pro 10 receiver has a tuned GPS patch antenna located at the top of the device. For
optimal GPS reception hold the eXplorist Pro 10, in a vertical, upright position with the antenna
facing the sky.
When collecting point data with the eXplorist Pro 10 receiver, Magellan recommends that you
remain stationary at the point for at least 10 seconds before beginning to log GPS positions. This
allows the GPS receiver to stabilize, and ensures the best possible accuracy.
How do I ensure the best GPS performance with the eXplorist Pro 10 receiver?
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