Magellan Switch Up, User Manual

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GPS

Before beginning an activity be sure that your 
Switch is receiving GPS signals from the GPS 
satellite constellation.

After Switch is turned on it begins searching 
for signals from GPS satellites.  After it acquires 
enough information to compute your location, 
Switch will inform you that GPS is found and 
ready to record your activity.

Checking GPS Status

1.  Press and hold the 

Down

 button.

2.  Use the 

Down

 button to highlight 

Settings

.  

3.  Press 

EntEr

.

4.  Use the 

Down

 button to highlight 

“GPS 

Settings”. 

 Press 

EntEr

.

5.  The last three lines of “

GPS Settings

” 

provide information on the GPS Status, 
the estimated accuracy and the number 
of satellites that have been found.

6.  To exit, press and hold the 

Down

 button.  

Select “

Activity”

 or “

Navigation”

 mode 

from the popup menu and press 

EntEr

.

Checking GPS Status (Shortcut)

1.  From the Activity screen, press and hold 

the 

UP

 button.

2.  The Quick Info screen is displayed.  The 

first item on the fourth line graphically 
displays the GPS Status.

  Searching for satellites

  Satellites found, computing location

Tips on Acquiring Initial GPS Signal

• 

Go outdoors and get a clear view of the 
sky.

• 

Place Switch on a stationary object with the 
face of the watch facing up.

• 

Avoid blocking the view of the sky with 
your body.

• 

Avoid overhanging trees and tall buildings.

• 

Place Switch under your swim cap on the 
back of your head before swimming to 
avoid signal interference under water.

Caring for Switch

• 

Clean the Switch display with a dry, non-
abrasive cloth.

• 

Regularly clean the contacts on the back 
of Switch with a cotton swab dipped in 
alcohol.

In Case of Problems

If you are experiencing problems with your 
Switch, visit the Magellan Active web site at 
active.magellangps.com/start and check the 
Fitness Knowledgebase for information that 
may solve your problem.
You can also try resetting the device.  This will 
fix most problems.

Warning:  A factory reset will delete all activity 

data and settings.

Resetting Factory Defaults

1.  Press and hold the 

EntEr

 and 

Down

buttons at the same time. 

2.  After 5 seconds, a menu will 

appear.  

3.  Select “

Factory Reset

” and 

Press 

EntEr

.

Contacting Magellan

If you are still experiencing problems 
after checking the Knowledgebase and a 
preforming a Factory Reset you can contact 
Magellan for Customer Support.  Go to 
active.magellangps.com/start and click on the 
Customer Support link for details on contacting 
Magellan Customer Support.