New with the PN-40
Three-Axis Compass with Accelerometer
The PN-40 comes equipped with a three-axis electronic compass that can provide compass direction while stationery. The electronic compass is disabled when moving and the GPS heading is used. The PN-40 makes it easy to calibrate the compass for use in the field; simply follow the on-screen directions and you’re set to go.
DeLorme also includes an accelerometer, which in tandem with the compass provides the ability to figure the angle the GPS is tilted and determine an accurate compass reading regardless of how you are holding the PN-40 in your hand (tilted up, face down, etc.). Accelerometers measure the amount of static acceleration due to gravity; by sensing the amount of dynamic acceleration, the PN-40 can analyze the way the device is moving and make adjustments.
Barometric Altimeter
The PN-40 comes equipped with a barometric altimeter for providing accurate altitude readings. The barometric altimeter works in conjunction with the GPS to measure elevation when using auto calibration (if auto calibration is disabled, then the barometric altimeter is the only sensor providing elevation information). GPS by itself can only factor an approximate altitude reading, but in conjunction with the altimeter the PN-40 can provide accurate elevation data.
The Device Setup Page
The Device Setup Page options let you modify the default
settings on the Earthmate GPS PN-40 such as the battery type, backlight
settings, and more.
System Settings
Use to update GPS settings, WAAS status, battery type, and/or USB power
setting.
Display Settings
Use to update the device’s color scheme, backlight intensity, and/or backlight
timer.
Connect to Computer
Use these settings to change the USB transfer options when sending maps to the PN-40. You can choose to send maps and imagery to the PN-40’s internal memory or to an SD card within the SD slot. Please note: waypoints, routes, and tracks can only be sent to the internal memory.
Compass & Altimeter Settings
Enable electronic compass, barometric altimeter, auto calibrate altimeter.
Sound Settings
Use to modify the device’s button press sound, message sound, power sound, turn
alert sound, and/or volume of all sounds.
Time Settings
Use to modify the device’s time format, time zone, and/or Daylight-Saving Time
preferences.
Units Settings
Use to modify the primary coordinates, secondary coordinates, the datum, the
measures, the bearing.
Page Order Settings
Use to change the Page order, add a Page to the Page button sequence, and/or
hide a Page.
Owner Information
Owner Information can be added to the device.
The Satellite Page
Once you turn on the Earthmate GPS PN-40, the Satellites Page
displays. It informs you of your current GPS status, the number of satellites
the Earthmate is acquiring data from, the signal strength, and the GPS accuracy
(only available when a 2-D or 3-D fix is obtained).
Satellite Constellation and Signal Graph
Both the satellite constellation and the satellite signal graph display visible
satellites and their number (assigned by the Department of Defense).
GPS Accuracy
This screen will display GPS accuracy, in the lower-left corner of the screen,
in feet or meters (according to the preference you have set). GPS accuracy is
represented on the map by a circle with a radius equal to the GPS accuracy,
allowing the user to see a representation of their accuracy in relation to
their map scale. The accuracy of the Earthmate GPS PN-40 is +/- 10 meters.
GPS Status
Displays No Fix, 2-D, 3-D or 3-D W when WAAS is available. Appears in upper left corner.
Time
Displays current GPS Time in upper right corner.
Elevation
Elevation appears in the lower right corner based on current sensor settings.
Battery Indicator
The battery indicator is a graphic representation of the current available
battery power.
To Disable GPS
There are many features on the Earthmate GPS PN-40 that do not require a GPS
fix. You can turn off the GPS connection using the Disable GPS option in the
Satellites menu.
The Map Page
If a 2-D or 3-D fix is obtained, the Map Page displays the map
data available for your current GPS location. If a GPS fix cannot be obtained,
the location of your last GPS fix displays on the map.
Map Data
Earthmate GPS PN-40 comes standard with a base map showing high-level world and
mid-level U.S. coverage. The base map cannot be removed from memory.
There are several data types compatible with the Earthmate GPS
PN-40:
- » Topo USA Maps (blended topographic and detailed street-level maps)
- » USGS 7.5-Minute Quad Maps
- » High-Resolution Color Aerial Imagery
- » NOAA Nautical Charts
- » B&W DOQQ Aerial Imagery
- » Sat-10 Color Satellite Imagery
The Compass Page
The Compass Page provides a graphic representation of a
traditional floating needle compass. It displays differently depending on if
you are navigating (following a route) or tracking. The compass rotates so that
the heading is always up. If you are navigating, the compass displays a bearing
arrow, which points in the direction of the next stop in the route.
The Trip Info Page
The Trip Info Page contains eight information fields that occupy
the entire screen (three information fields display if the Earthmate is in
large-text mode). Each field is customizable with one of the many available
information field options.
The Find Page
You can use the Find button (the button that displays with a
magnifying glass) to search for Waypoints, Points of Interest, Natural Features, Addresses, Coordinates, Streets & Trails, Cities, and more. There are two Find search options:
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» Find Near Map Center
Use the Find Near Map Center search option to search for categories of
information (such as geographic features, waypoints, points of interest, etc.)
near your current map center. The number of search results returned is based on
the amount of search results available (not on distance).
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» Find By Name
Use the Find By Name search option to search for a specific location, such as a
specific address, point of interest, etc. To narrow your search results, you
can choose either the Contains or Begins With option to search for results that
contain or begin with certain character(s).
The Waypoints Page
You can use the Mark button (the button that displays as a push
pin) on the Earthmate GPS PN-40 to mark a waypoint at your current GPS location
(or at the current cursor position if panning). Once a waypoint has
been added, you can customize the waypoint name, coordinates, symbol, and comments. The
device will store up to 1000 waypoints in internal memory.
The Routes Page
There are many ways to create routes on the Earthmate GPS PN-40.
You can create a route:
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» From your current GPS location to a waypoint
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» From your current GPS location to a Find search result
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» Between two waypoints
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» Between two Find search results
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» Between a waypoint and a Find search result
Once you have created a route, view it on the map with the View option. The device will store up to 50 routes in
internal memory.
Routing is possible for both walking and in-vehicle situations,
using either the direct or road routing settings. On-device routing for road
routes should be used for fairly short routes, with longer routes best
generated on the desktop in advance and transferred to the GPS. The on-device
road routing is fine for cross-town and in-state routes and includes an audible
beep warning before each turn, as well as the ability to recalculate routes
when you stray off course.
The Tracks Page
Earthmate GPS PN-40 is set to record GPS tracks by default. That
means that the device will create a track (“breadcrumb trail”) of your travels
until you turn recording off.
The Tracks Page lets you save, clear, or follow the current
track, or view/follow an existing track. The device will store up to 10 track
logs (with a 10,000 point limit each) in internal memory.
The Sun-Moon Page
Use the Sun/Moon Page to view the sunrise/sunset and
moonrise/moonset information as well as the moon phase information for your
current GPS location. The current date and time also display at the top of the
screen. Additionally, you can adjust the date and time to view sun-moon information for other times.
The Tide Page
Use the Tide Page to view high and low tide information based on
a specific time, date, and tide station.
DeLorme Download Dollars & FREE Map, Chart and Imagery Downloads
The included Topo USA desktop software includes $40 of FREE Data Download Dollars from DeLorme. These downloads are accessed from within the software’s NetLink tab, where you choose exactly the geographic areas you want to download.. You can select any of the map types listed here, and transfer to the PN-40 using the Handheld Options tab.
- » USGS 1:24,000 quad maps
- » NOAA nautical charts
- » High-resolution color aerial imagery - U.S. States
- » High-resolution color aerial imagery - Select U.S. Cities
- » Black-and-white aerial imagery
- » 10-meter color satellite imagery
Need more? Try our Annual Map Library $29.95 subscription.
Drawing & Symbol Sets
DeLorme includes an extensive set of symbols within Topo USA. These include symbols from the DeLorme
Atlas & Gazetteer series, survey symbols, cartographic symbols, as well as
the ability to create your own custom symbols using the included XSym tool.
Measuring
The on-device measuring tool lets you measure individual legs or
cumulative, multiple legs. Measurements can be made on any of the available
data types, including the imagery layers, which allow for precise measurements
of property boundaries or for measurements between waypoints. Closing a measurement polygon will report the area of the measurement.
Basic Functions
Batteries
The Earthmate GPS PN-40 is a battery-powered device. It can be powered by one
rechargeable Lithium-ion battery or two AA batteries (NiCd, NiMH, alkaline, or
lithium). Two AA batteries are included. (Details on
Specs tab.)
On-Off
The Power button is located at the bottom-right corner of the button area. To
turn on the Earthmate, press and hold the Power button for 1.5 seconds. The
Satellites Page is displayed by default. To turn off the Earthmate, press the
Power button and then press the ENTER button to confirm you want to turn the
Earthmate GPS PN-40 off.
Button Use
The buttons on the Earthmate GPS PN-40 provide you with access to all of the
functionality on the device. Each button has a unique purpose:
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» In/Out
The IN and OUT button lets you zoom in or zoom out on the map.
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» Page
The PAGE button lets you scroll through all of the enabled “Pages.”
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» Menu
The MENU button provides access to a multitude of functionalities. Page Menus
are divided into top and bottom sections that are separated by a line. The
items in the top section are specific to the Page that is currently active. The
items in the bottom section are standard menu options, which are available from
any Page.
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» Find
The FIND button is labeled with a magnifying glass and lets you search for a
waypoint, address, coordinate, and more. You can search for a location based on
its name or its proximity to the current map center.
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» Mark Waypoint
The Mark button is labeled with a push pin and can be used to mark a waypoint
at your current GPS location or the cursor location (if panning).
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» Arrow Keypad
You can use the ARROW keypad to:
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› Move the map cursor left, right, up, or down
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› Pan the map by moving the cursor on the edge of the map
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› Highlight options in menus or lists
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› Highlight characters in the keyboard screen
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» Enter
You can use the ENTER button to:
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› Select a menu entry or on-screen button/field
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› Get information about a point on the map
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» Power
Use the Power button to turn the Earthmate on and off, to change the backlight
settings, or to reset the device
Transferring Map Data to the Earthmate GPS PN-40
The Earthmate GPS PN-40 comes equipped with an overview-level
base map showing world and U.S. coverage. While this provides a great view of a
large area, chances are you will want a highly detailed view of topographic and street maps for hiking, geocaching, and other outdoor activities.
Those can be transferred to the Earthmate GPS PN-40 directly from the three included U.S. map data discs (West, Central, and East U.S. Regions). See the Maps & Imagery tab for more details.
For those times when you may not have the software with you but have Internet
access, we also offer an online map cutter for Earthmate GPS PN-40—Visit
http://data.delorme.com. You must have an Internet connection to use
this Web site. You can transfer many types of data such as satellite imagery, aerial imagery, USGS Topo Quad maps, and more. Maps can be saved in internal memory or on a removable memory (SD) card (in the Maps directory).
Storing Data on the PN-40
The Earthmate GPS PN-40 stores tracks, routes, waypoints, and
the base map data in its internal memory.
Maps that are transferred to the Earthmate can be saved in internal memory or
on a removable SD card (even high-capacity up to 32 GB) located under the battery compartment.
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