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Getting Started
This manual is for use with DeLorme Earthmate
®
PN-30
and PN-40 GPS devices; they are referred to as the
"PN-Series GPS" unless otherwise noted.
How to Use this Manual
For more information about the buttons on the PN-Series
GPS, see Using the Buttons on page 5.
When the manual instructs you to do something, use
these actions on the device:
To select an item on the screen, such as a eld, check
box, button, drop-down list, menu item, or search
result—use the arrow keypad to move/scroll to the
item to highlight it and press ENTER.
» To edit alphanumeric elds, use the on-screen
keyboard. See Using the Keyboard on page 7.
» To edit numeric elds, use the up/down arrows on
the arrow keypad to increase/decrease numbers
and change other information. Use the left/right
arrows to move the selection.
» To clear a selected check box, press ENTER.
Once you make a selection or nish editing
information, press ENTER to complete the action.
To exit a page or screen, press QUIT.
To complete a series of steps—an arrow ( > ) indicates
the sequence. Note that the sequences do not include
ENTER and QUIT button presses described above.
Installing the Batteries and SD Card
You can power your device with two AA batteries (NiMH,
alkaline, or lithium) or a DeLorme rechargeable Lithium-ion
(Li-ion) battery. A slot for an SD card is underneath the
batteries inside the battery compartment.
To install batteries and the SD card
1. Unscrew the D-rings on the back of the device until
you can remove the battery cover.
2. Optional. To insert an SD card, gently press down the
SD card latch, insert the card in the slot, and press
down the slot to close the latch. Note: Do not lift the
SD card latch as this could cause damage.
3. Insert two AA batteries or a DeLorme Li-ion
rechargeable battery according to the polarity symbols
inside the battery compartment. Be sure to insert
batteries correctly.
4. Position the battery cover on the device and screw
in the D-rings.
Getting Started
