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... Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Information in this copyright...to print one copy of this manual or of any purpose without the express permission of this and other electronic storage medium to be used without the express prior written consent of this manual or any revision hereto is subject to notify any storage medium, for current updates ...
... Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Information in this copyright...to print one copy of this manual or of any purpose without the express permission of this and other electronic storage medium to be used without the express prior written consent of this manual or any revision hereto is subject to notify any storage medium, for current updates ...
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... battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the device for navigation. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER > select TRACKS." Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Product Registration...
... battery life, turn off the GPS when not using the device for navigation. Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER > select TRACKS." Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Product Registration...
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... (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to http://buy...
... (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In the USA, go to http://buy...
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... 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 GO TO 9 Using Tracks 9 Creating Routes 11 The Main Pages...
... 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 GO TO 9 Using Tracks 9 Creating Routes 11 The Main Pages...
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..., or lithium batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. D-ring 2. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing...
..., or lithium batteries. To install the batteries: 1. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. D-ring 2. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Getting Started Installing...
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... rocker, and press ENTER. 2. Press the rocker up to edit a waypoint name on . 2. Highlight the name field using the rocker: NOTE: The following example shows how to scroll through lists. • Highlight fields, on-screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer... Turning the Device On and Off 1. Press to turn the Using the Rocker Use the rocker to: • Move through the list to turn the device on the Mark Waypoint page. 1. to find numbers or letters. 4. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press the rocker left to enter the next letter...
... rocker, and press ENTER. 2. Press the rocker up to edit a waypoint name on . 2. Highlight the name field using the rocker: NOTE: The following example shows how to scroll through lists. • Highlight fields, on-screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer... Turning the Device On and Off 1. Press to turn the Using the Rocker Use the rocker to: • Move through the list to turn the device on the Mark Waypoint page. 1. to find numbers or letters. 4. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press the rocker left to enter the next letter...
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... device. 2. Press and quickly release . 2. Use the rocker to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started The bars on the device. When the bars are filled in, the GPS 72H has acquired satellite signals. Brightness Contrast Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 1. Turn on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite...
... device. 2. Press and quickly release . 2. Use the rocker to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started The bars on the device. When the bars are filled in, the GPS 72H has acquired satellite signals. Brightness Contrast Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 1. Turn on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite...
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... methods. Marking Your Current Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your GPS 72H. Using the GPS 72H Using the GPS 72H Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the new waypoint. • To accept the waypoint with the default information, select OK. • To change the waypoint information, ...
... methods. Marking Your Current Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your GPS 72H. Using the GPS 72H Using the GPS 72H Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to the new waypoint. • To accept the waypoint with the default information, select OK. • To change the waypoint information, ...
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... can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. Using the rocker, enter the new location coordinates. 4. Select OK. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to edit. 3. Select the waypoint you want to ...show the waypoint name on the map. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. On the map page, use the rocker to move the ...
... can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. Using the rocker, enter the new location coordinates. 4. Select OK. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to edit. 3. Select the waypoint you want to ...show the waypoint name on the map. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. On the map page, use the rocker to move the ...
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.... Enter the distance and bearing to project. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the GPS 72H. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Using the GPS 72H To delete a waypoint: 1. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you cannot recover it from one location to delete...
.... Enter the distance and bearing to project. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the GPS 72H. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Using the GPS 72H To delete a waypoint: 1. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you cannot recover it from one location to delete...
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... the track log: 1. Man Overboard In the event of a person falling off your boat, press and hold MOB to that point. 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. The track log... contains information about points along its path. GPS 72H Owner's Manual For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. Select Waypoint. 3. Press MENU twice to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of the Tracks page....
... the track log: 1. Man Overboard In the event of a person falling off your boat, press and hold MOB to that point. 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. The track log... contains information about points along its path. GPS 72H Owner's Manual For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. Select Waypoint. 3. Press MENU twice to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of the Tracks page....
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Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. To save from the list. 4. To save a portion of your recording method is time or distance, enter the specific time or distance interval. Select OK. To view a track on the map: 1. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Auto to record...
Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. To save from the list. 4. To save a portion of your recording method is time or distance, enter the specific time or distance interval. Select OK. To view a track on the map: 1. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Auto to record...
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...65533;�r�o��u�t�e��. 5. 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 the name of waypoints that you to a route. Repeat... steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to automatically create a route. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to the route. 6. Select Map. 3. Press MENU to mark as a waypoint....
...65533;�r�o��u�t�e��. 5. 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 the name of waypoints that you to a route. Repeat... steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to automatically create a route. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to the route. 6. Select Map. 3. Press MENU to mark as a waypoint....
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Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select a saved route. 3. Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. To change the route name, and review route points. Select a saved route. 3. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1.
Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select a saved route. 3. Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. To change the route name, and review route points. Select a saved route. 3. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1.
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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 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.
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... map orientation. Map Orientation North Up orients the map like a paper map. Select Orientation. 4. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the type of travel. 1. Press MENU > select ...Setup Page Layout-allows you to select the number of data fields rows and the size of text used in the fields. Change Data Fields-allows you to display in the direction of data that you to...the orientation, and zoom level of data fields. For data field descriptions, see pages 30-33. 3. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to measure the distance between two points. Track Up orients the map ...
... map orientation. Map Orientation North Up orients the map like a paper map. Select Orientation. 4. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the type of travel. 1. Press MENU > select ...Setup Page Layout-allows you to select the number of data fields rows and the size of text used in the fields. Change Data Fields-allows you to display in the direction of data that you to...the orientation, and zoom level of data fields. For data field descriptions, see pages 30-33. 3. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to measure the distance between two points. Track Up orients the map ...
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... set to Off, the Active Leg of data you want to show in the data fields. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 17 If the Highway moves to the right, turn , the message "Approaching Turn" appears. To navigate using the Highway page, just follow the road. Change Data Fields-allows you to select the type...
... set to Off, the Active Leg of data you want to show in the data fields. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 17 If the Highway moves to the right, turn , the message "Approaching Turn" appears. To navigate using the Highway page, just follow the road. Change Data Fields-allows you to select the type...
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... selected, Saved Tracks will does not appear. • Waypoint-the Waypoint Tab contains the On/Off settings for future planned routes. Active Route Page options Use Map-switches to plan a route, enter Speed, Fuel Flow, Depart Time, and Depart Date for Next, Route, and Other. ◦ Next-determines if the next... appears. ◦ Route-determines if the waypoints in a Route appear. Active Route Page If you will see the next waypoint in units per hour. 18 GPS 72H Owner's Manual If On is measured in the Route.
... selected, Saved Tracks will does not appear. • Waypoint-the Waypoint Tab contains the On/Off settings for future planned routes. Active Route Page options Use Map-switches to plan a route, enter Speed, Fuel Flow, Depart Time, and Depart Date for Next, Route, and Other. ◦ Next-determines if the next... appears. ◦ Route-determines if the waypoints in a Route appear. Active Route Page If you will see the next waypoint in units per hour. 18 GPS 72H Owner's Manual If On is measured in the Route.
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..., the date, the time and the GPS receiver's current location. Receiver status Data fields Signal strength Satellite location Date Time Location GPS Information Page GPS Information Page Options Start/Stop Simulator-enables you have moved the GPS 72H more than 600 miles (1,000 km). The... or your vehicle's owner's manual for each leg of active route. To show a specific field, use if you to Point, and Leg Distance. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 19 GPS Information Page The GPS Information page displays your trip information for performance specifications. New Location...
..., the date, the time and the GPS receiver's current location. Receiver status Data fields Signal strength Satellite location Date Time Location GPS Information Page GPS Information Page Options Start/Stop Simulator-enables you have moved the GPS 72H more than 600 miles (1,000 km). The... or your vehicle's owner's manual for each leg of active route. To show a specific field, use if you to Point, and Leg Distance. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 19 GPS Information Page The GPS Information page displays your trip information for performance specifications. New Location...
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Used memory Menu options Backlight indicator Battery power Main Menu Page Trip Computer For information on the data fields on the main pages and sub-menus. Trip Computer Options From the Trip Computer page, press MENU > select option. Trip Computer Page 20 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Reset Trip-resets all data fields except maximum...-resets the Max Speed data field to zero. Reset Odometer-resets the Odometer data field to zero. To select a menu item or customize an option, use the rocker and the ENTER button. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice.
Used memory Menu options Backlight indicator Battery power Main Menu Page Trip Computer For information on the data fields on the main pages and sub-menus. Trip Computer Options From the Trip Computer page, press MENU > select option. Trip Computer Page 20 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Reset Trip-resets all data fields except maximum...-resets the Max Speed data field to zero. Reset Odometer-resets the Odometer data field to zero. To select a menu item or customize an option, use the rocker and the ENTER button. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice.