Owner's Manual
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...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...... Page 18 GPS Information Page 19 Settings 20 Trip Computer 20 Tracks 21 Points 21 Routes 22 Proximity 22 Celestial 23 System Info 23 Setup 24 Data Field Options 30 Marine Navigation 34 Mounting the GPS 72H 34 Receiving Marine Data 37...
...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...... Page 18 GPS Information Page 19 Settings 20 Trip Computer 20 Tracks 21 Points 21 Routes 22 Proximity 22 Celestial 23 System Info 23 Setup 24 Data Field Options 30 Marine Navigation 34 Mounting the GPS 72H 34 Receiving Marine Data 37...
Owner's Manual
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...twice to store your boat, press and hold MOB to open the Main Menu. 2. Press GO TO. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at any time to that point...Tracks. 3. Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Select Clear > Yes. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages 34-39. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of the Tracks page.
...twice to store your boat, press and hold MOB to open the Main Menu. 2. Press GO TO. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at any time to that point...Tracks. 3. Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Select Clear > Yes. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages 34-39. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of the Tracks page.
Owner's Manual
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Mounting the GPS 72H A marine mount may be used for Installation • Drill • Screwdriver (Phillips or flat) • Three #8 machine bolts with your device, or it from excessive vibration or shock. Hardware Needed for marine navigation, as an optional accessory. Cradle Bail ...not place the mount in a Fixed Position Select a location that provides optimal viewing and allows easy access to extreme temperature conditions. Marine Navigation Marine Navigation The GPS 72H can be included with matching nuts and washers and a 5/32 in. (4 mm) drill bit, or three #8 self-tapping ...
Mounting the GPS 72H A marine mount may be used for Installation • Drill • Screwdriver (Phillips or flat) • Three #8 machine bolts with your device, or it from excessive vibration or shock. Hardware Needed for marine navigation, as an optional accessory. Cradle Bail ...not place the mount in a Fixed Position Select a location that provides optimal viewing and allows easy access to extreme temperature conditions. Marine Navigation Marine Navigation The GPS 72H can be included with matching nuts and washers and a 5/32 in. (4 mm) drill bit, or three #8 self-tapping ...
Owner's Manual
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... of the three holes. Swivel base 4. Remove the bail mount knob. Align the mounting hole on the cradle with the holes on the mounting surface. 5. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 35 Marine Navigation 1. If you marked.
... of the three holes. Swivel base 4. Remove the bail mount knob. Align the mounting hole on the cradle with the holes on the mounting surface. 5. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 35 Marine Navigation 1. If you marked.
Owner's Manual
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Align the mounting hole on the cradle with the holes on the swivel base. 4. Marine Navigation Swivel base Adjusting the Viewing Angle 1. If securing the base with the bail mount knob. 36 Knob 3. Select your preferred viewing angle and tighten ... using self-tapping screws, drill 1/16 in . (4 mm) holes. Do not overtighten. 6. Starter holes should be no deeper than half the screw length. 5. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Tilt the GPS unit by loosening the bail mount knob on the bail mount and secure it with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (1.5 mm) starter...
Align the mounting hole on the cradle with the holes on the swivel base. 4. Marine Navigation Swivel base Adjusting the Viewing Angle 1. If securing the base with the bail mount knob. 36 Knob 3. Select your preferred viewing angle and tighten ... using self-tapping screws, drill 1/16 in . (4 mm) holes. Do not overtighten. 6. Starter holes should be no deeper than half the screw length. 5. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Tilt the GPS unit by loosening the bail mount knob on the bail mount and secure it with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in . (1.5 mm) starter...
Owner's Manual
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...tabs on each side of the device case. 2. To receive water temperature data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible temperature sensor. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 37 Secure the device in the cradle by sliding the locking mount handle to the device. Installing the Device into the Mounting .... 3. NOTE: To receive water speed and temperature information, connect a water-speed and water-temperature sensor to the left. Groove Locking handle Marine Navigation Receiving Marine Data To receive VMG data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible water-speed sensor.
...tabs on each side of the device case. 2. To receive water temperature data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible temperature sensor. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 37 Secure the device in the cradle by sliding the locking mount handle to the device. Installing the Device into the Mounting .... 3. NOTE: To receive water speed and temperature information, connect a water-speed and water-temperature sensor to the left. Groove Locking handle Marine Navigation Receiving Marine Data To receive VMG data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible water-speed sensor.
Owner's Manual
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... color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Marine Navigation Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPS 72H to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 version 2.3, ASCII Text Output, and RTCM SC-104...
... color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Marine Navigation Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPS 72H to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 version 2.3, ASCII Text Output, and RTCM SC-104...
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..., GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. • Proprietary sentences-PGRME, PGRMZ, and PSLIB. Marine Navigation The following are the sentences for your NMEA 0183-compliant device to identify the Transfer (Tx) and Receiving (Rx) connections. The GPS 72H also includes NMEA input with support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences.
..., GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. • Proprietary sentences-PGRME, PGRMZ, and PSLIB. Marine Navigation The following are the sentences for your NMEA 0183-compliant device to identify the Transfer (Tx) and Receiving (Rx) connections. The GPS 72H also includes NMEA input with support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences.
Owner's Manual
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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
Quick Start Manaul
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...1. Press to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Adjust the brightness and contrast using the rocker. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. Press and quickly release . 2. Turning the Device On and... NiMH, or lithium batteries. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise, and pull the cover loose. 2. When the bars are filled in, the GPS 72H has acquired satellite signals. Replace the battery cover. Press and hold device off. GPS 72H Mount To install and use the marine mount, see the GPS 72H Owner's Manual.
...1. Press to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Adjust the brightness and contrast using the rocker. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. Press and quickly release . 2. Turning the Device On and... NiMH, or lithium batteries. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise, and pull the cover loose. 2. When the bars are filled in, the GPS 72H has acquired satellite signals. Replace the battery cover. Press and hold device off. GPS 72H Mount To install and use the marine mount, see the GPS 72H Owner's Manual.