The built-in color map of North America makes it easy to view roads, rivers, waterways, greenways, city centers, airports and other major points of interest. Save 5 track logs, 20 routes and 500 points of interest to the 8 MB available internal memory. Store an unlimited amount of data on your own SD cards.
The Magellan Geocache Manager enables you to download coordinates from the Internet directly to your eXplorist 500 and the PC-style file system makes it easy to manage all your data.

Easily add detailed MapSend maps for topographic or marine navigation and turn-by-turn street guidance.

Intelligently designed for comfortable right or left handed use, the clearly marked keypad provides one-touch access to all your most important features. Joystick controller makes scrolling the simple menus fun and easy. The large color display is easy-to-read day or night. Customizable navigation screens show your location, speed, direction, and distance to destination and more, just the way you want it.

Slip your compact (2.2 in x 4.7 in) eXplorist into your pocket and let it guide you on every outdoor adventure. Magellan TrueFixTM technology provides superior accuracy and reliability, giving you the freedom to explore without concern of getting lost.

Magellan eXplorist 500LE

Color screen - 16-color screen makes it easy to read maps and information in all lighting conditions
Built-in maps - North American or European basemap shows major roads, parks, waterways and many points of interest
SD-card expandability - Add unlimited MapSend topographic maps or turn-by-turn street routing
Simple file system - Save, organize and access all your stored data with ease
USB data port - Manage maps and waypoints and download coordinates from your PC
TrueFix technology - Reliable accuracy to within 3 meters
Area calculation - Instantly see the distance and area between any geographic points
Vertical profile - View graphical elevation changes for where you've been or where you're going
Geocache Manager - PC application to download and organize coordinates from the Internet
Track logging - Store 5 track files with 2000 points each and an unlimited number on your own SD cards
Four navigation screens - Map, Compass, Locator and Satellite Status deliver easy-to-use information
Advanced power management - Three (3) AAA batteries or optional Li-ion ion battery (not included)
Rugged construction - Encased in rubber armored, impact resistant plastic
Water resistant - Don't worry about getting it wet
Languages - Choose English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch or Norwegian.
No service fees - Ready to use with no activation required
Full Warranty - One-year in North America, Two-year in Europe



Features
Physical
Case: Rubber armored impact-resistant plastic, water-resistant seal
Base Map: Built-in basemap of North America or Europe
Size: 2.2" W x 4.7" H x 1.3" D
Weight: 5.4 oz (164.4 g) - w/ batteries
Display: 2.25" diagonal, 16-color transflective TFT, high resolution (122 x 160), backlit
Memory: 16 MB user data
Data Storage: Unlimited / Secure Digital (SD) Card compatible
Antenna: Built-in multidirectional patch
Keypad: Nine direct-access keys
Joystick: Eight-way easy scrolling w/ push-in instant enter
Operating Range: 14 to 140F (-10 to 60C)

Performance
Receiver: TrueFixTM 14 channels, WAAS/EGNOS
Acquisition Time: Hot: 20 seconds, Cold: 60 seconds, Initial: 2 minutes
Update Rate: Once per second
Accuracy: 3 to 5 meters (10 - 16 feet) - WAAS/EGNOS, < 7 meters (15 feet) - GPS only
Velocity: 0.1 knots (RMS)
Dynamics: 6 g
Grids: 75 including Lat/Lon, UTM, OSGB,MGRS, Finnish, German, Swedish, French, Irish, Swiss, USNG, User Grid (90 Max)
Languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Finnish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian

Power
Source: Three (3) AAA batteries

Package Contents
eXplorist 500 LE GPS receiver with Secure Digital (SD) card slot
USB cable
AAA battery Adapter
Read me first
User manual on CD-ROM
MapSend Software DVD