Explorist 500 software help

[cdwyer]

I just purchased a Magellan explorist 500 LE and am trying to install the software but when I inset the cd it causes the computer to freeze. I can connect the unit to the computer and it recognizes it but I want to install the geocaching software from the cd. Also if I click on the "send to GPS" button on a geocache page it says "Magellan Communicator found" but then says "No supported devices found". Yes I have the unit plugged into the USB port turned on in file transfer mode ect. Any help is greatly appreciated. Oh and I am using Win xp media centre edition service pack 3.

Thanks

[+miniwhip]

There's no MAgellan Communicator for the older eXplorists, sorry. My suggestion is to investigate GSAK, and the eXplorist export macro.

Edited May 27, 2010 by miniwhip

[+EScout]

You need to use a program to create a geocache file in the eXplorist format, then copy it to the Geocache folder in the unit, either on the SD card or internal memory.

GSAK was mentioned and I also recommend it. You can also use the free program from Magellan: Vantage Point. (The original program provided with the unit was called "Geocache Manager", but Vantage point replaced it.)

[+Vinny & Sue Team]

cdwyer,

 

If you have mapsend, you can also use "magellan conversion manager" (should be on cd that came with your unit) to transfer a saved mapsend .wpt file to your Explorist.

 

Sue

Vinny & Sue Team