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... document is strictly prohibited. Information in this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, TracBack®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. B Printed in any person or organization of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated...
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...Use the rocker to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Connect to select something , press the buttons... place. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to "press" something in a list, and then press ENTER. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you should select a series of items in order, for example, "Press PAGE ... select TRACKS." Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for navigation. Manual Conventions When you are instructed to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU button twice. ...
...Use the rocker to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Connect to select something , press the buttons... place. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to "press" something in a list, and then press ENTER. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Product Registration Help us better support you should select a series of items in order, for example, "Press PAGE ... select TRACKS." Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for navigation. Manual Conventions When you are instructed to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU button twice. ...
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...GPS 72H Owner's Manual In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. In the USA, go to http://buy.garmin....com. Optional Accessories For a list of the device in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. ...
...GPS 72H Owner's Manual In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. In the USA, go to http://buy.garmin....com. Optional Accessories For a list of the device in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. ...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Serial Number ii Optional Accessories ii Getting Started 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Buttons 3 Turning the Device On and Off.. 4 Using the Rocker 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap........... 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Adjusting the Backlight 5 Using the GPS 72H 6 Creating and Using Waypoints... 6 Using...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Serial Number ii Optional Accessories ii Getting Started 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Buttons 3 Turning the Device On and Off.. 4 Using the Rocker 4 Attaching the Wrist Strap........... 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Adjusting the Backlight 5 Using the GPS 72H 6 Creating and Using Waypoints... 6 Using...
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Introduction Appendix 40 Connecting Your Device to a Computer 40 Battery Information 41 Cleaning the Display Screen.... 41 Resetting the GPS 72H 41 Specifications 42 Software License Agreement... 44 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 44 Index 45 iv GPS 72H Owner's Manual
Introduction Appendix 40 Connecting Your Device to a Computer 40 Battery Information 41 Cleaning the Display Screen.... 41 Resetting the GPS 72H 41 Specifications 42 Software License Agreement... 44 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 44 Index 45 iv GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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Internal antenna Buttons Display screen Getting Started Getting Started Battery compartment Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) GPS 72H Owner's Manual
Internal antenna Buttons Display screen Getting Started Getting Started Battery compartment Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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... months. Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual clockwise, and pull the cover loose. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed.... D-ring 2. Replace the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. Insert the batteries...
... months. Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual clockwise, and pull the cover loose. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed.... D-ring 2. Replace the battery cover. Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. Insert the batteries...
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... menu for the current page. ENTER/MARK-press to adjust the backlight. Press and release to select an menu item, data field, or option. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to save your current location. ZOOM IN-press to zoom the map in reverse...
... menu for the current page. ENTER/MARK-press to adjust the backlight. Press and release to select an menu item, data field, or option. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to save your current location. ZOOM IN-press to zoom the map in reverse...
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...; Move the map pointer. • Add or edit text and numbers. Press the rocker left to enter the next letter. 5. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To edit text using the rocker, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the name field using the rocker: NOTE: The following example shows how to scroll through...
...; Move the map pointer. • Add or edit text and numbers. Press the rocker left to enter the next letter. 5. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To edit text using the rocker, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the name field using the rocker: NOTE: The following example shows how to scroll through...
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... The bars on , and press ENTER. For more information, see page 19. Select the amount of time the backlight stays on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite strength. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Place the loop of the device. 2. Route the strap through the slot opening at...
... The bars on , and press ENTER. For more information, see page 19. Select the amount of time the backlight stays on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite strength. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Acquiring satellite signals can take a few minutes. Place the loop of the device. 2. Route the strap through the slot opening at...
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... your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your GPS 72H. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Using the GPS 72H Using the GPS 72H Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the new waypoint. • To accept...
... your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Marking Your Current Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your GPS 72H. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Using the GPS 72H Using the GPS 72H Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the new waypoint. • To accept...
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... Waypoints You can also select the option to show the waypoint name on the map. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select OK. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint ...
... Waypoints You can also select the option to show the waypoint name on the map. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select OK. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint ...
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From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to project. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press MENU > select Delete Waypoint > Yes. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to a new location. Enter the distance and bearing to open the Project .... 5. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from one location to delete. 2. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the GPS 72H. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Using the...
From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to project. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press MENU > select Delete Waypoint > Yes. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you want to a new location. Enter the distance and bearing to open the Project .... 5. Select the waypoint you cannot recover it from one location to delete. 2. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the GPS 72H. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Using the...
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...a person falling off your boat, press and hold MOB to open the Main Menu. 2. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. Press MENU twice to store your current location. Select Waypoint. ... Select Clear > Yes. Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Press GO TO. 2. Select the desired waypoint. Select Tracks. 3. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at any time to that point. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the...
...a person falling off your boat, press and hold MOB to open the Main Menu. 2. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. Press MENU twice to store your current location. Select Waypoint. ... Select Clear > Yes. Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Press GO TO. 2. Select the desired waypoint. Select Tracks. 3. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at any time to that point. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the...
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... Save > Entire Log. To view a track on the map: 1. Select a track to create an optimum representation of the track log: 1. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select the portion of the track log to save the entire track log: 1. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. ...If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select OK. Press MENU twice > select...
... Save > Entire Log. To view a track on the map: 1. Select a track to create an optimum representation of the track log: 1. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select the portion of the track log to save the entire track log: 1. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. ...If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select OK. Press MENU twice > select...
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Select TracBack. 3. Select Map. 3. The GPS 72H can also create routes using the Routes page, and add waypoints to mark as a waypoint. 4. Repeat ...your saved waypoints. 4. Select New. 3. Select OK to the route. 6. Select Original or Reverse. To create a route: 1. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to add a waypoint from the map or from the Tracks ... track from the Tracks page. 2. Creating Routes A route is listed as 50. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11
Select TracBack. 3. Select Map. 3. The GPS 72H can also create routes using the Routes page, and add waypoints to mark as a waypoint. 4. Repeat ...your saved waypoints. 4. Select New. 3. Select OK to the route. 6. Select Original or Reverse. To create a route: 1. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to add a waypoint from the map or from the Tracks ... track from the Tracks page. 2. Creating Routes A route is listed as 50. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11
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Select a saved route. 3. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the route name, and review route points. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Select a saved route. 3. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. To change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1.
Select a saved route. 3. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the route name, and review route points. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Select a saved route. 3. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. To change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1.
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The Main Pages The Main Pages All of the information needed to operate your device is found on the five main pages: the GPS Information page, the Map page, the Compass page, the Highway page, and the Active route page. • Press the PAGE button to navigate through the main pages. • Press MENU to access the menu for these pages. • Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the option you want to change. • Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. GPS Information Map Page Page Compass Page Active Route Highway Page Page GPS 72H Owner's Manual 13
The Main Pages The Main Pages All of the information needed to operate your device is found on the five main pages: the GPS Information page, the Map page, the Compass page, the Highway page, and the Active route page. • Press the PAGE button to navigate through the main pages. • Press MENU to access the menu for these pages. • Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the option you want to change. • Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. GPS Information Map Page Page Compass Page Active Route Highway Page Page GPS 72H Owner's Manual 13
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... map. NOTE: Press OUT to zoom out or IN to zoom in the data fields. As you move the map pointer on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To measure the distance between the two points appears in . Press MENU > select Setup Page Layout. 2. Select the size and number of rows of...
... map. NOTE: Press OUT to zoom out or IN to zoom in the data fields. As you move the map pointer on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To measure the distance between the two points appears in . Press MENU > select Setup Page Layout. 2. Select the size and number of rows of...
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... Fields-allows you to select the type of data that you want to customize the detail level, the orientation, and zoom level of travel. 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 Map Page Options Full Screen Map-hides the data fields and expands the map to include the entire screen. Measure Distance-allows you to...
... Fields-allows you to select the type of data that you want to customize the detail level, the orientation, and zoom level of travel. 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 Map Page Options Full Screen Map-hides the data fields and expands the map to include the entire screen. Measure Distance-allows you to...