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... 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 GO TO 9 Using Tracks 9 Creating Routes 11 The Main Pages 13 Map...
... 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 GO TO 9 Using Tracks 9 Creating Routes 11 The Main Pages 13 Map...
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.... MENU-press and release to view the Main Menu. Press and hold to a waypoint. GO TO/MOB-press to begin navigation to zoom the map out. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to that point. Press and hold to turn the device on or...
.... MENU-press and release to view the Main Menu. Press and hold to a waypoint. GO TO/MOB-press to begin navigation to zoom the map out. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to that point. Press and hold to turn the device on or...
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... Started Turning the Device On and Off 1. to edit a waypoint name on -screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer. • Add or edit text and numbers. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press to turn the Using the Rocker Use the rocker to: • Move through the list to...
... Started Turning the Device On and Off 1. to edit a waypoint name on -screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer. • Add or edit text and numbers. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press to turn the Using the Rocker Use the rocker to: • Move through the list to...
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... waypoint with the default information, select OK. • To change the waypoint information, select the appropriate field. You can mark your GPS 72H. You can create waypoints using three methods. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location. Press and hold MARK...Location You must have a valid position fix to routes, and you record and store in your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can navigate directly to a selected waypoint. A default three-digit name and symbol are locations...
... waypoint with the default information, select OK. • To change the waypoint information, select the appropriate field. You can mark your GPS 72H. You can create waypoints using three methods. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location. Press and hold MARK...Location You must have a valid position fix to routes, and you record and store in your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can navigate directly to a selected waypoint. A default three-digit name and symbol are locations...
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... the rocker and the ENTER button to show the waypoint name on the map. Press ENTER. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Using the rocker, enter the new location coordinates. 4. Select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. ...Select the Location field. 3. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to make changes. 4. Creating Waypoints using existing Coordinates 1. To...
... the rocker and the ENTER button to show the waypoint name on the map. Press ENTER. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Using the rocker, enter the new location coordinates. 4. Select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. ...Select the Location field. 3. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to make changes. 4. Creating Waypoints using existing Coordinates 1. To...
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For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The track log starts recording as soon as you... at any time to that point. Select Tracks. 3. Select Waypoint. 3. Select the desired waypoint. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages...twice to store your current location. Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press GO TO. 2. Select Clear > Yes. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of ...
For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The track log starts recording as soon as you... at any time to that point. Select Tracks. 3. Select Waypoint. 3. Select the desired waypoint. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages...twice to store your current location. Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press GO TO. 2. Select Clear > Yes. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of ...
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.... 2 Select Save > Entire Log. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. To save from the list. 4. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. To view a track on the map: 1. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the...-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track recording method. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select OK.
.... 2 Select Save > Entire Log. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. To save from the list. 4. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. To view a track on the map: 1. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the...-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track recording method. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select OK.
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...65533;o��u�t�e��. 5. Press MENU to your saved waypoints. 4. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. Use the rocker to position the map pointer to a track point that lead you want to the route. 6. Creating Routes A...sequence of the track. Select a saved track from your destination. Create or modify a route using MapSource® mapping. Select New. 3. Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. The GPS 72H can have as many as a waypoint. 4. Select OK to 50 routes. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to ...
...65533;o��u�t�e��. 5. Press MENU to your saved waypoints. 4. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. Use the rocker to position the map pointer to a track point that lead you want to the route. 6. Creating Routes A...sequence of the track. Select a saved track from your destination. Create or modify a route using MapSource® mapping. Select New. 3. Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. The GPS 72H can have as many as a waypoint. 4. Select OK to 50 routes. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to ...
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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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...symbols are also shown on the Map page: 1. Select Yes. To measure the distance between the two points appears in . To change the data fields on the map. Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. As you move the map pointer on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press MENU >... select Setup Page Layout. 2. The total distance between two map points: 1. Select the size and number of rows...
...symbols are also shown on the Map page: 1. Select Yes. To measure the distance between the two points appears in . To change the data fields on the map. Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. As you move the map pointer on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press MENU >... select Setup Page Layout. 2. The total distance between two map points: 1. Select the size and number of rows...
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...Measure Distance-allows you to measure the distance between two points. Press MENU > select Change Data Fields. Track Up orients the map in the data fields. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 Select Orientation. 4. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to display in the direction of data that you ...want to change additional data fields. Setup Map-contains the Map page setup features, which are arranged on a tab menu. • General Tab-...
...Measure Distance-allows you to measure the distance between two points. Press MENU > select Change Data Fields. Track Up orients the map in the data fields. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 Select Orientation. 4. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to display in the direction of data that you ...want to change additional data fields. Setup Map-contains the Map page setup features, which are arranged on a tab menu. • General Tab-...
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... Compass Page The Compass page guides you are heading. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for the Accuracy Circle and Heading Line. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The Main Pages • Map Tab-you can turn on or off MapSource®, customize latitude and longitude grid distance, and customize the grid labels. • Waypoint...
... Compass Page The Compass page guides you are heading. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for the Accuracy Circle and Heading Line. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The Main Pages • Map Tab-you can turn on or off MapSource®, customize latitude and longitude grid distance, and customize the grid labels. • Waypoint...
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...Depart Time, and Depart Date for Next, Route, and Other. ◦ Next-determines if the next waypoint in a Route appear. Active Route Page options Use Map-switches to Off, Route Waypoints will not be on the Graphic Highway. ◦ Other-determines if nearby waypoints appear. Active Route Page If you are...On is selected and the Route option is measured in units per hour. 18 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Reverse Route-reverses the active route, placing the last waypoint at the top of the list. Fuel Flow is set to map page. The Main Pages ◦ Saved Tracks-when Off is selected, you will...
...Depart Time, and Depart Date for Next, Route, and Other. ◦ Next-determines if the next waypoint in a Route appear. Active Route Page options Use Map-switches to Off, Route Waypoints will not be on the Graphic Highway. ◦ Other-determines if nearby waypoints appear. Active Route Page If you are...On is selected and the Route option is measured in units per hour. 18 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Reverse Route-reverses the active route, placing the last waypoint at the top of the list. Fuel Flow is set to map page. The Main Pages ◦ Saved Tracks-when Off is selected, you will...
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... Distance and Speed-set to Numeric Degrees, Cardinal Letters, or Mils. Map Datum-describes geographic positions for Location Format, Map Datum, North Reference, and Magnetic Variation. When using a user-defined setting, the GPS 72H averages the speed and heading at the rate 26 specified in feet, ...fathoms, or meters. If User is used in the GPS 72H. Settings Depth-set to ...
... Distance and Speed-set to Numeric Degrees, Cardinal Letters, or Mils. Map Datum-describes geographic positions for Location Format, Map Datum, North Reference, and Magnetic Variation. When using a user-defined setting, the GPS 72H averages the speed and heading at the rate 26 specified in feet, ...fathoms, or meters. If User is used in the GPS 72H. Settings Depth-set to ...
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...current location. Notice: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial differences between the information displayed on the value you entered. Notice: Failure to specify the GPS 72H Owner's Manual Settings magnetic variation at your GPS 72H and external references, such as a magnetic... compass. Only change the Map Datum if you are automatically determined from your current location. •...
...current location. Notice: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial differences between the information displayed on the value you entered. Notice: Failure to specify the GPS 72H Owner's Manual Settings magnetic variation at your GPS 72H and external references, such as a magnetic... compass. Only change the Map Datum if you are automatically determined from your current location. •...
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Index A accessories ii active leg 17 Active Route page adding waypoint 18 reversing route 18 stopping navigation 19 using the map 18 Alarms tab anchor drag 28 approach and arrival 28 deep water 28 off course 28 shallow water 28 anchor drag 28 B backlight 5 adjusting 5 timeout 5 ... 25 Declaration of Conformity 44 deep water 28 depth 26, 30 direction display 26 distance measuring 14 distance and speed 26 E elevation 25 ENTER button 3 G Garmin Product Support ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual 45
Index A accessories ii active leg 17 Active Route page adding waypoint 18 reversing route 18 stopping navigation 19 using the map 18 Alarms tab anchor drag 28 approach and arrival 28 deep water 28 off course 28 shallow water 28 anchor drag 28 B backlight 5 adjusting 5 timeout 5 ... 25 Declaration of Conformity 44 deep water 28 depth 26, 30 direction display 26 distance measuring 14 distance and speed 26 E elevation 25 ENTER button 3 G Garmin Product Support ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual 45
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... 24 language selection 25 mode 24 WAAS 24 GO TO button 9 GPS 72H cleaning 41 connecting to computer 40 data fields 30 resetting 41 specifications 42 GPS accuracy 42 GPS information page track up/north up 19 GPS simulator 19 H Highway page Active Route 17 change data fields 17 ... setup page layout 15 zoom scale 14 map pointer 14 MapSource transferring routes 40 transferring tracks 40 transferring waypoints 40 marine mount installing 34-37 marine usage interfacing 38 NMEA connection 38 MARK button 3 marking a location 6 measuring distance 15 mini-USB 1, 40 MOB button 3 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
... 24 language selection 25 mode 24 WAAS 24 GO TO button 9 GPS 72H cleaning 41 connecting to computer 40 data fields 30 resetting 41 specifications 42 GPS accuracy 42 GPS information page track up/north up 19 GPS simulator 19 H Highway page Active Route 17 change data fields 17 ... setup page layout 15 zoom scale 14 map pointer 14 MapSource transferring routes 40 transferring tracks 40 transferring waypoints 40 marine mount installing 34-37 marine usage interfacing 38 NMEA connection 38 MARK button 3 marking a location 6 measuring distance 15 mini-USB 1, 40 MOB button 3 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. B Printed in Taiwan Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com September 2009 Part Number 190-01119-00 Rev.
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. B Printed in Taiwan Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com September 2009 Part Number 190-01119-00 Rev.
Quick Start Manaul
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.../MOB-press to begin navigation to that point. Press and hold to a waypoint. Rocker-rock up, down, right, and left to zoom the map in reverse order. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to select an menu item, data field, or option. ENTER/MARK-press... to zoom the map out. Press twice to the previous page and cycle through the main pages. ZOOM IN GO TO/ MOB Power QUIT Rocker...
.../MOB-press to begin navigation to that point. Press and hold to a waypoint. Rocker-rock up, down, right, and left to zoom the map in reverse order. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to select an menu item, data field, or option. ENTER/MARK-press... to zoom the map out. Press twice to the previous page and cycle through the main pages. ZOOM IN GO TO/ MOB Power QUIT Rocker...
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GPS Information Map Page Page Compass Page Active Route Highway Page Page GPS 72H Quick Start Manual 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 Quick Start Manual 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.