Magellan eXplorist TRX7 User Manual - References
References
FAQs & Troubleshooting.
Q: Is there a difference in the software
or Trails database of the three versions
of the TRX7 (classic, Powersports, and
4x4)?
A: No. All three currently available TRX7
devices, and all future TRX devices, use
the same Magellan TRX software and
allow access to the same Magellan TRX
database of
82,500
Trails, user Tracks,
and OHV attractions.
Q: I uploaded a GPX file to my account
on myTRXjournal. How do I get it on my
TRX7?
GPX files appear as items in your Log
when they’re uploaded to myTRXjournal,
and they should appear in your TRX7 Log
once your accounts sync.
The TRX7 automatically attempts to sync
with your myTRXjournal account when
the software opens on your device. To
make sure that your accounts sync:
1. Make sure your TRX7 has a WiFi
connection.
2. Tap
at the bottom of the screen
to see a snapshot of all open apps.
3. Swipe up to close the TRX application.
4. Re-open the TRX application from the
Home screen.
Q: How do I add a photo to a Waypoint
using my TRX7?
The TRX7 does not have its own camera.
However, photos can be loaded by
inserting your camera’s microSD card
into the SD card slot in the left side of the
device.
When you add a waypoint, click the
Add Photos option and select a photo
from the SD card (see p. 14). You can
also download photos from a photo
sharing website, Dropbox, or Google
Photos by opening the website in the
TRX7 Internet browser and downloading
them to the device. Lastly, you can add
photos to waypoints after your Trip at
Q: How do I link my Twitter and
Instagram accounts to my TRX7?
1. Log in to
2. Click the Profiles button in the top
right of the website.
3. Click the Connect button next to
Twitter and Instagram.
See p. 11 for more information.
Q: How do I post to Twitter from the
Trail on my TRX7?
When you’re recording a Track, tap Pause
> tap the # button. This creates a Twitter
post that will either post immediately
if you are connected to WiFi or will be
saved until you’re connected to WiFi later.
Once connected, the post is sent with the
original time and message when it was
created. See p. 15 for more information.
Q: How do I post to Instagram from the
Trail on my TRX7?
When you connect your Instagram
account to your TRX7, any photos you
post on Instagram while recording a
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