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GPS RECEIVER
Quick Start Guide
Model # 363500 Lit # 98-1246/08-08
English
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Warnings and Notices GPS System & Map Data Accuracy Notice: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. All map data sources contain some level of inaccuracies or incomplete data. Bushnell strives to provide the most recent map ® information at a reasonable cost. Basemap data is sup
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The Almanac Page and Solunar Edge Technology ® by Speedtech Instruments The Bushnell ONIX 350 features a unique Almanac page, which uses patented Solunar Edge technology developed by Speedtech® Instruments to provide a significantly more accurate predictor of animal and fish activity than standard “sun & moon tables”, utilizing the current environmental pressure and temperature condition data to provide the most reliable activity predictions for your location. About Solunar Edge Technolog
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Thank you for purchasing the Bushnell ONIX350 – the most advanced outdoor navigation device available today! The ONIX350 comes preloaded with a base road map of the United States and Canada including a Points of Interest data base. The GPS receiver has the capability to receive satellite signals worldwide. ONIX has been designed to be much simpler to operate than other handheld GPS receivers, while offering powerful features like TruView Navigation, which allows you to layer satellite photos
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included Parts list • ONIX 350 GPS Receiver • USB Cable • Lithium Ion Battery Pack • Info Pack with Quick Start Guide, • 512MB MicroSD Card Registration Card, and CD-ROM • AC Charging Cord battery charging, cleaning & maintenance • The internal Lithium Ion battery pack must be charged before the ONIX can be used for the first time. Make sure the MicroSD card is inserted in the card slot first, then attach the battery pack by lining it up with the opening on the bottom of the unit, pu
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controls and Ports identification Helical Satellite Antenna and Lanyard Attachment Current Page Indicator 5-Way Button (Key) Pad: Used to navigate on screen, select from menu 3.5” Color LCD options, and create waypoints. Press Display Screen UP/DOWN keys to select items in a menu, RIGHT key to view submenus (if available), LEFT key to exit the Battery Level menu. Press the “OK” center button Indicator to confirm a menu selection or turn an option on/off. Press the “OK” button Power B
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t he se Ven Pages of the oni X350 1. SAT (Satellite) - this page allows you to monitor the signal strength of multiple GPS satellites, confirming when you have a “lock”-adequate number and quality of satellites to ensure good reception. 2. NAV (Navigation) - a basic display of the digital compass. View your current heading and true or magnetic north at any time by switching to this page. 3. ALMANAC - this page lets you view lunar and solar information for your chosen location, includin
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ti Ps for maX imiZing battery life in the oni X 350 The ONIX350 uses the latest technology and exclusive features to provide the most efficient combination of battery life and functionality. The rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack provides an extended capacity of power. Power Saving Options The following features allow the user to extend battery life. 1) Power Menu Access this quick menu anytime by clicking the Power Button (see Fig. A) The Power menu provides these options to increase batt
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getting started 1. You must charge the battery pack before using the ONIX350. Attach the battery pack (first, verify that the MicroSD card is installed in its slot), referring to the instructions and photos on pg. 5. Plug the AC charger cord into the accessory port (pg. 6), then into an AC outlet (110-120 volt/60 cycle). 2. The initial charge may take up to 4 hours. A full charge is indicated when the status LED below the orange Hot button changes from red to green. You may then disconnect th
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eXPloring the Pages : sat / ma P The many functions and features of your ONIX350 are organized into seven “pages” or screens of related information. Press MENU, then use the 5-way button to select (highlight) a page, then press “OK” (center button) to view that page. The current page you are on is always indicated in the box at the top of the display, just below the “Bushnell” logo. Let’s take a tour of the various pages and the options they provide: The SAT Page As seen earlier in “Getting
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eXPloring the Pages : maP & i nfo b oxes MAP Page Layering Options utilizing TruView Technology You may choose to add other items to your view of the MAP page. To select these items, press the HOT button, then press the DOWN key until “Map Detail” is highlighted, and press OK-you will see a map page layer options screen (Fig. 4). Use the 5-way button to move up and down the options, press the center button to select (check) or deselect (uncheck) the items you wish to include in your view. P
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eXPloring the Pages : maP & i nfo b oxes Setting Up and Using the Info Boxes-continued 1. Go to the MAP page if you are not already there (this example will use the MAP Page as a starting point, but Info Boxes are available on other Pages as well). 2. Hold the MENU button for 2 sec. You will see a “Nav” tab pop up above the lower set of Info Boxes, and the first Info Box is highlighted. 3. Press OK to see a list of the different types of information available to display in the Info Box (Fig.
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eXPloring the Pages : na V / set The NAV Page The NAV page provides a standard compass display, with arrows to indicate your last heading and/or current bearing, along with magnetic or true north indication and other optional navigation related data, depending on the display preferences the user has set up. (Fig. 10) This page is especially useful if you do not choose to see a compass image layered on top of the MAP page-you may switch over to it at any time, then return to MAP page just as
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eXPloring the Pages : set • GPS-press the right button and select GPS satellite reception “ON” to for normal GPS operation, select “OFF” to conserve battery life if you are not going to be navigating, or while you are getting more familiar with your ONIX indoors where GPS reception is not possible. Two other options are available: WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)- turning WAAS on will provide slightly better GPS accuracy in the United States. As this can decrease battery life, you may w
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eXPloring the Pages : Weather / almanac The WEATHER Page The Weather Prediction page (Fig. 15) displays the current temperature and barometric pressure at your position (based on the data from internal sensors in the unit). The pressure indication box also displays a rising or falling “trend” arrow (unless the pressure is steady), and pressure data stored in the unit for up to 24 hours is used to generate a forecast based on how significant the increase or decrease in pressure is over time.
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eXPloring the Pages : almanac / ele Vation • Press the HOT button to open a ToolBox with three options (Fig. 18): Fishing Chart-highlight this and press OK (a checkmark will appear) if you want the animal activity level chart to be relevant for fish. Hunting Chart-select and check this if you prefer the activity graph to indicated mammal activity levels. Set Timezone-select this and press OK to temporarily jump to the “Time” options on the SET page (24 hr or AM/PM format, daylight savings, et
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eXPloring the Pages : ele Vation With “History” highlighted at the top of the screen, press OK to see a list of your stored Trails (Fig. 21). Select a Trail from the list and press OK to replace “History” on the page- you now see the elevation history for that trail, showing the changes in altitude as you originally walked/created the trail. Press the HOT button to see the Elevation page ToolBox (Fig. 22), with these options: Show Distance-press OK to check, the horizontal scale on the graph
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using your oni X350 g Ps recei Ver : s etting Waypoints / map a reas Setting Waypoints The simplest GPS function is to mark your present location, so you can find it again later. Any location that you choose to mark is called a “waypoint”. To set a waypoint at your current position, just press “OK” (center of the 5-way button). You will see the Waypoint Menu (Fig. 26), with a numbered default name assigned to the new waypoint (WPT000, WPT001, etc) shown at the top, with these options below
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using your oni X350 g Ps recei Ver : map a reas/f ence Posts How to Define a New Map Area (Using “Fence Posts”): • Click the HOT button to get the HOT menu, then press “+” to switch to the “My Stuff” menu. • Highlight “My Map Areas” and press OK-you will see “Create New Map Area”, already selected. Press OK. • A default name for the new Map Area is assigned (MPA001), and you’ll see 3 options: Add Fence Post, Edit Name, and Delete. You can edit the name of the Map Area now, or change it late
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using your oni X350 g Ps recei Ver : t he hot button Visible On Map-turns viewing of the Map Area on/off De-activate Alert-cancels the warning message that was automatically set when you checked “Stay Within” or “Avoid Area” Edit Name-change the name of the Map Area Edit Map Area-select and press OK to access the Fence Post list for that Map Area (to move, delete, rename, etc an individual Post) (Fig. 32) Delete-delete the entire Map Area Using the HOT Button Fig 32. Editing a Map The HOT Me
