Platinum back light

Submitted: Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 18:11

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Member Eric

I was given a Magellan Platinum GPS , but dont have the books for it , does anyone know were I could get some books , or is there anyone here that may be able to send a photocopy ? Trying to figure out how to turn on the back light with no sucsess

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Reply By: Member - Stephen M (VIC) - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 18:29

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 18:29

Eric:

you can download manuals for the GPS from Magellans web site ... www.magellan.com.au the downloads are free.

steve

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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 19:10

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 19:10

Thanks Dave , I was going to buy one , but I traded a VX Sahara Turbo diesel with one in there . The guy was going overseas , so he left me all his goodies , I will have to figure out what to do with all the gear lol
Here is a small list

Front winch bar
scrub bars
9000 warn winch
rear ARB bar
rear draw sysytem
GPS with cradle and some white box ?
Full length roof rack
1000 watt solar panel + large dry cell battery
700 watt inverter
in car DVD+ mini disc + cd player
Full set recovery gear ... including snow chains
High lift Jack
Laptop stand
Radar Detector ( oups )

I am sure i have forgotem alot also lol

Looks like my 80 is getting geared up even more lol

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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 19:11

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 19:11

sorry Steven was ment to reply to Daves Post

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Follow Up By: Member - Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 19:33

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 19:33

gee Eric....sounds like it was Santa who traded it in...ahhaaha

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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:15

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:15

Tell me about it , Fitting all the tv and steria gear on the weekend lol. Rear bar is already on hahaha,

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Follow Up By: Member - Al & Mrs Al (Vic) - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:18

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:18

lucky bugga!

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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - David - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 18:36

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 18:36

Eric,

I just read my book and says to press and hold the power key (once booted) for 2 secs the backlight will come on low - press and hold 2 secs will go to med, again will go high power. Manual says severe drain on the batteries in this mode. It also mentions backlight will power off after 4 mins of key in-activity this can be adjusted in backlight area in Setup.

Good luck and guess what - I tried it and it worked now I also know!

David (DM) & Michelle (MM)
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Follow Up By: Member - Ivan (ACT) - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 18:52

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 18:52

Guys,

I've got mine dash mounted, and powered off the car (tapped into the cigarette lighter behind the dash) - I've also turned off the 4 min timer, so I get the light happening, and leave it on when I'm wanting GPS detail - works well (bugger the double As!!)

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Ivan

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Reply By: Willem - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:17

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:17

Eric,

I wouldn't mind the 700watt inverter if it is going for a reasonable price. You won't have any use for it...... lol

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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:24

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:24

Sorry Willem , your a day late lol . Nick already taxed it lol . I would have given it to you gladly . If another vehicle with a inverter comes in , I will grab it for you .

Know anyone that after a cheap VX Sahara 95 Auto Turbo diesel ?

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Follow Up By: Willem - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:37

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:37

I wouldn't mind a 95 VX Sahara Auto Turbo diesel but I would have to mortgage my house to buy it....such is life lol

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Follow Up By: Member - Pesty (SA) - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 21:12

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 21:12

Make an offer willem you might catch eric at a weak moment !!

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Follow Up By: Member Eric - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 21:17

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 21:17

Lol , you SA buggers

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Reply By: Member Eric - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:33

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 20:33

Printing it all off now guys , Thanks for the tip

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Reply By: Greg Harewood - Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 22:59

Friday, Apr 16, 2004 at 22:59

Eric - you will also need user manuall for calibrating electronic compass - I dont think this availble via magellan website - but it is on Meridian Yahoo user group site - or it was - havent looked lately. If you cant find it give me a yell and Ill try and find my copy and email it to you.
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Greg

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