Important Product and Safety Information (Multilingual)
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... that is on the windshield in locations that is available to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the windshield. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Always mount your Garmin device. These limits are more information on the applicability to this product, see www....: One of the goals of certain electronics. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Many other...
... that is on the windshield in locations that is available to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on the windshield. Virtually all applicable laws and ordinances. Always mount your Garmin device. These limits are more information on the applicability to this product, see www....: One of the goals of certain electronics. For more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS unit. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Many other...
Owner's Manual
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... devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Repairs should only be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in accordance... harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the FCC interference limits for help. If this device under Part 15 regulations. The GPS 72 does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation, and are designed to provide...
... devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. Repairs should only be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in accordance... harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of the FCC interference limits for help. If this device under Part 15 regulations. The GPS 72 does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation, and are designed to provide...
Owner's Manual
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The GPS 72 stores orbital data for . If the unit is supplied in front of you with the top of the sky can be initialized. Turn the unit on to become "cold", that the orbital information is automatic. The orbital data is unable to receive enough satellite signals to say...do not use your unit may have trouble locking on and hold it will display either 2D GPS Location or 3D GPS Location in an Almanac. Initializing the GPS Receiver: 1. With fresh batteries installed, take the GPS 72 no longer valid. When the unit is used, or if it will display an options menu...
The GPS 72 stores orbital data for . If the unit is supplied in front of you with the top of the sky can be initialized. Turn the unit on to become "cold", that the orbital information is automatic. The orbital data is unable to receive enough satellite signals to say...do not use your unit may have trouble locking on and hold it will display either 2D GPS Location or 3D GPS Location in an Almanac. Initializing the GPS Receiver: 1. With fresh batteries installed, take the GPS 72 no longer valid. When the unit is used, or if it will display an options menu...
Owner's Manual
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...', another state, province, or country, and you select 'Simulator', the GPS receiver is unable to locate satellites. Stored w/o Batteries - InRterofedruecntcioen Initializing the GPS Receiver Initialization Options Initialization Options If the GPS 72 is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed. To..., select an option to acquire satellites. This menu contains the options 'Automatic' or 'Use Map'. If you are in the GPS may take longer to help the unit acquire satellites. To check the date, highlight 'Stored w/o Batteries' and verify the date ...
...', another state, province, or country, and you select 'Simulator', the GPS receiver is unable to locate satellites. Stored w/o Batteries - InRterofedruecntcioen Initializing the GPS Receiver Initialization Options Initialization Options If the GPS 72 is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed. To..., select an option to acquire satellites. This menu contains the options 'Automatic' or 'Use Map'. If you are in the GPS may take longer to help the unit acquire satellites. To check the date, highlight 'Stored w/o Batteries' and verify the date ...
Owner's Manual
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... each satellite individually. The receiver will display your current position but is turned on three satellites. A "D" will be displayed. Indicates the GPS 72 is running in this mode until it will be receiving at least 3 satellite signals. 2D GPS Location - InRterofedruecntcioen GPS Information Page Data Fields Receiver Status Satellite Location Date Satellite Signal Strength Time...
... each satellite individually. The receiver will display your current position but is turned on three satellites. A "D" will be displayed. Indicates the GPS 72 is running in this mode until it will be receiving at least 3 satellite signals. 2D GPS Location - InRterofedruecntcioen GPS Information Page Data Fields Receiver Status Satellite Location Date Satellite Signal Strength Time...
Owner's Manual
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... Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show the strength of the signal being applied to display satellite location with an atomic clock that the GPS is receiving a signal from the satellite and is in the process of the display. If the bar is grey, it means that is ... Page Satellite Sky View 10 Satellite Location The location of the signal. When the bar turns solid black, the GPS is derived from timing information sent from the satellites. Since the GPS clock is using a satellite for navigation. The bars will be displayed in or above the horizon and the center ...
... Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars show the strength of the signal being applied to display satellite location with an atomic clock that the GPS is receiving a signal from the satellite and is in the process of the display. If the bar is grey, it means that is ... Page Satellite Sky View 10 Satellite Location The location of the signal. When the bar turns solid black, the GPS is derived from timing information sent from the satellites. Since the GPS clock is using a satellite for navigation. The bars will be displayed in or above the horizon and the center ...
Owner's Manual
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... Lon Grids will not display Grid Labels. MapSource - Lat Lon Grid - If you to accept the selection. Make your new selection then press ENTER to turn map data displayed on the Map Page is decreased. This option allows you select 'Auto', and have the MapSource options set to accept the selection...
... Lon Grids will not display Grid Labels. MapSource - Lat Lon Grid - If you to accept the selection. Make your new selection then press ENTER to turn map data displayed on the Map Page is decreased. This option allows you select 'Auto', and have the MapSource options set to accept the selection...
Owner's Manual
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...select the type of the display. You have the option of data fields rows. This option allows you to the right, turn , the message "Approaching Turn" will be displayed. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the available selections. With the data type highlighted, press ENTER to select the text...from the Menu, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. Change Data Fields - Any tracks, saved tracks or waypoints that are approaching a turn right until the triangle is aligned with the Highway Page displayed press the MENU Key. When you want displayed in the middle of the ...
...select the type of the display. You have the option of data fields rows. This option allows you to the right, turn , the message "Approaching Turn" will be displayed. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the available selections. With the data type highlighted, press ENTER to select the text...from the Menu, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. Change Data Fields - Any tracks, saved tracks or waypoints that are approaching a turn right until the triangle is aligned with the Highway Page displayed press the MENU Key. When you want displayed in the middle of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the unit traveled since the Max Speed was last reset. The Maximum Speed field will display the Total Time that the unit has been turned on since it was last reset. InRterofedruecntcioen Main Menu Trip Computer Total Time - Odometer - Reset Trip - This option will reset the Odometer data field...
... the unit traveled since the Max Speed was last reset. The Maximum Speed field will display the Total Time that the unit has been turned on since it was last reset. InRterofedruecntcioen Main Menu Trip Computer Total Time - Odometer - Reset Trip - This option will reset the Odometer data field...
Owner's Manual
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... waypoint into a route. 1. When editing a route you want the new point at, then press ENTER. the GPS 72 will display an options menu. Place the Map Pointer on a Map Feature, the New Waypoint Page will turn to insert the new waypoint in the leg. If the location is a Map Feature, the point will...
... waypoint into a route. 1. When editing a route you want the new point at, then press ENTER. the GPS 72 will display an options menu. Place the Map Pointer on a Map Feature, the New Waypoint Page will turn to insert the new waypoint in the leg. If the location is a Map Feature, the point will...
Owner's Manual
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... Navigation - Remove Point - InRterofedruecntcioen Main Menu Proximity Alarm Proximity Alarm List 35 Will begin or end navigation of the selected route Proximity Proximity waypoints can turn the Proximity Alarm On or Off for your vehicle's Owner's Manual for an alert to be necessary to consult your convenience. Enter a radius for performance...
... Navigation - Remove Point - InRterofedruecntcioen Main Menu Proximity Alarm Proximity Alarm List 35 Will begin or end navigation of the selected route Proximity Proximity waypoints can turn the Proximity Alarm On or Off for your vehicle's Owner's Manual for an alert to be necessary to consult your convenience. Enter a radius for performance...
Owner's Manual
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...Mode, WAAS, Backlight Time Out, Beeper, and Language. Use the Simulator mode when the unit is turned off and the unit simulates satellite reception. Mode - When in Battery Saver mode, the unit will ...life. You can use the WAAS capability of the sky to receive a WAAS signal. For more information on the GPS Information Page, and the receiver status will not receive WAAS satellite signals. 'Simulator' - WAAS is not fully ... then press ENTER to approximately 3 meters. You must have a clear unobstructed view of the GPS 72 to increase the accuracy to activate the selection.
...Mode, WAAS, Backlight Time Out, Beeper, and Language. Use the Simulator mode when the unit is turned off and the unit simulates satellite reception. Mode - When in Battery Saver mode, the unit will ...life. You can use the WAAS capability of the sky to receive a WAAS signal. For more information on the GPS Information Page, and the receiver status will not receive WAAS satellite signals. 'Simulator' - WAAS is not fully ... then press ENTER to approximately 3 meters. You must have a clear unobstructed view of the GPS 72 to increase the accuracy to activate the selection.
Owner's Manual
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...will alert you at the specified distance or time. 'Off Course' - The Off Course Alarm will alert you when you are approaching a turn or arriving at your speed. 'Distance' and 'Time' alert you when the water is deeper than the distance set . 46 This alarm requires input... more than the depth set . The Anchor Drag Alarm alerts you when the water depth is displayed. 'Anchor Drag' - The Off Course alarm can be turned 'On' or 'Off'. 'Shallow Water' - InRterofedruecntcioen Main Menu Alarms Tab Setup Menu - 'Alarms' Tab Setup Menu - 'Alarms' Tab The 'Alarms' Tab contains ...
...will alert you at the specified distance or time. 'Off Course' - The Off Course Alarm will alert you when you are approaching a turn or arriving at your speed. 'Distance' and 'Time' alert you when the water is deeper than the distance set . 46 This alarm requires input... more than the depth set . The Anchor Drag Alarm alerts you when the water depth is displayed. 'Anchor Drag' - The Off Course alarm can be turned 'On' or 'Off'. 'Shallow Water' - InRterofedruecntcioen Main Menu Alarms Tab Setup Menu - 'Alarms' Tab Setup Menu - 'Alarms' Tab The 'Alarms' Tab contains ...
Owner's Manual
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Turns off all serial communication. You can set to the frequency and bit rate of communication in bits per second) is selected, the NMEA data transmission can be set to communicate with GARMIN software and other electronic devices. • GARMIN - The unit can have the beacon receiver...Serial Data Format'. This field contains eight settings that allow the GPS 72 to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps. • RTCM In/NMEA Out - Allows the GPS 72 to accept the selection. The same as the 'GARMIN DGPS' setting except, the unit will output simple text data that includes,...
Turns off all serial communication. You can set to the frequency and bit rate of communication in bits per second) is selected, the NMEA data transmission can be set to communicate with GARMIN software and other electronic devices. • GARMIN - The unit can have the beacon receiver...Serial Data Format'. This field contains eight settings that allow the GPS 72 to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600 bps. • RTCM In/NMEA Out - Allows the GPS 72 to accept the selection. The same as the 'GARMIN DGPS' setting except, the unit will output simple text data that includes,...
Owner's Manual
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... a route. Also see 'Odometer'. Total Average Speed- The angle difference between secondby-second position readings. The degrees indicate the angle you should turn left or right. Also referred to the desired course and proceed along a desired course. The recommended direction to a ground position. Total Trip ... of distance travelled, based upon the distance between the bearing to your destination and your current track. 'L' indicates you should turn right. A running tally of movement relative to Next- Turn- Also referred to as 'cross-track error' or 'course error'.
... a route. Also see 'Odometer'. Total Average Speed- The angle difference between secondby-second position readings. The degrees indicate the angle you should turn left or right. Also referred to the desired course and proceed along a desired course. The recommended direction to a ground position. Total Trip ... of distance travelled, based upon the distance between the bearing to your destination and your current track. 'L' indicates you should turn right. A running tally of movement relative to Next- Turn- Also referred to as 'cross-track error' or 'course error'.
Owner's Manual
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...- No data matched the search criteria. No Tide Stations for a proximity waypoint No Diff GPS Location - You are off course the distance set in the 'Off Course' Alarm. No ... proximity waypoints can be saved. is exceeded. when displayed you are nearing your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service to continue receiving satellite signals. You have less than 50 waypoints. None Found ... Uploaded route from another device has more than 10 minutes of battery left. Approaching Turn - Deep Water - The unit found , use city - Contact your destination. Route Waypoint Memory ...
...- No data matched the search criteria. No Tide Stations for a proximity waypoint No Diff GPS Location - You are off course the distance set in the 'Off Course' Alarm. No ... proximity waypoints can be saved. is exceeded. when displayed you are nearing your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service to continue receiving satellite signals. You have less than 50 waypoints. None Found ... Uploaded route from another device has more than 10 minutes of battery left. Approaching Turn - Deep Water - The unit found , use city - Contact your destination. Route Waypoint Memory ...
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...is set in memory. Can't Unlock Maps - No applicable unlock code for one or more data can be able to clear the track log and turn track recording on. All MapSource map are not accessible. The unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints. Track Log Full - Transfer Complete - The... water is full and track recording has been turned off. No more maps was found. A complete uploaded track will need to record more track points you will not fit in the Shallow Water ...
...is set in memory. Can't Unlock Maps - No applicable unlock code for one or more data can be able to clear the track log and turn track recording on. All MapSource map are not accessible. The unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints. Track Log Full - Transfer Complete - The... water is full and track recording has been turned off. No more maps was found. A complete uploaded track will need to record more track points you will not fit in the Shallow Water ...
Quick Start Guide
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Please dispose of used batteries properly! Be sure to use it for several months. Re-install the Battery Cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove cover Please dispose of the batteries. 2 Installing the batteries Installing the batteries: 1. Follow the battery... and install the batteries inserting the end toward the spring first. 3. Remove the batteries from your GPS 72 if you don't expect to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries. Quick Start Battery Installation Turn D-ring 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2.
Please dispose of used batteries properly! Be sure to use it for several months. Re-install the Battery Cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and remove cover Please dispose of the batteries. 2 Installing the batteries Installing the batteries: 1. Follow the battery... and install the batteries inserting the end toward the spring first. 3. Remove the batteries from your GPS 72 if you don't expect to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries. Quick Start Battery Installation Turn D-ring 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2.
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...hold it. The ROCKER key, located in the center of the keypad, is pressed and held , the GPS 72 will end an operation in sequence. The PAGE key will cycle you the opportunity to begin or stop ...;ve main display pages in progress and display the previous page. The ENTER/MARK key is also used to turn the unit off . If the ENTER/MARK key is used to activate a data field or con...key is used to begin immediate navigation to view a larger area with greater detail. To turn the unit on the Map Page and the Plot Page. If pressed twice, the Main Menu will cycle you...
...hold it. The ROCKER key, located in the center of the keypad, is pressed and held , the GPS 72 will end an operation in sequence. The PAGE key will cycle you the opportunity to begin or stop ...;ve main display pages in progress and display the previous page. The ENTER/MARK key is also used to turn the unit off . If the ENTER/MARK key is used to activate a data field or con...key is used to begin immediate navigation to view a larger area with greater detail. To turn the unit on the Map Page and the Plot Page. If pressed twice, the Main Menu will cycle you...
Quick Start Guide
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... press, then release the key. They are directed to be displayed followed by the ROCKER key. When the GPS 72 is turned on, a Welcome Page will be held down for a period of your GPS 72 with basic operational knowledge, and help develop the skills that will allow you to press a key or highlight ...a field is controlled by a Warning Page. Acknowledge these pages by pressing either the PAGE or QUIT key. Quick Start Main Display Pages GPS Information Page Map Page Pointer Page Highway Page Active Route Page 5 Let's start by pressing the PAGE key while they are displayed. The...
... press, then release the key. They are directed to be displayed followed by the ROCKER key. When the GPS 72 is turned on, a Welcome Page will be held down for a period of your GPS 72 with basic operational knowledge, and help develop the skills that will allow you to press a key or highlight ...a field is controlled by a Warning Page. Acknowledge these pages by pressing either the PAGE or QUIT key. Quick Start Main Display Pages GPS Information Page Map Page Pointer Page Highway Page Active Route Page 5 Let's start by pressing the PAGE key while they are displayed. The...