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... using our on the Home Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76C handheld navigation system. Getting Started - contact Garmin Product Support by subject. Appendix - at Tel. 44/0870.8501241 - Preface Thank you for registration. GPS Features - GPSmap 76C Introduction Preface Contact Garmin If you should encounter any questions, in the battery compartment. Fax. 44...
... using our on the Home Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76C handheld navigation system. Getting Started - contact Garmin Product Support by subject. Appendix - at Tel. 44/0870.8501241 - Preface Thank you for registration. GPS Features - GPSmap 76C Introduction Preface Contact Garmin If you should encounter any questions, in the battery compartment. Fax. 44...
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... GPSmap 76C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. You acknowledge that the Software in the normal operation of America. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin... and that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of Garmin. Garmin grants you a limited license to the Software remain in violation of the export control...
... GPSmap 76C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. You acknowledge that the Software in the normal operation of America. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin... and that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of Garmin. Garmin grants you a limited license to the Software remain in violation of the export control...
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...outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to the following conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. GPSmap 76C Introduction FCC Compliance Information The GPSmap 76C does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation, and are ...the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty ...
...outlet on , the user is encouraged to try to the following conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. GPSmap 76C Introduction FCC Compliance Information The GPSmap 76C does not contain any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation, and are ...the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to which can be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty ...
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... and Precautions CAUTION: Use the GPSmap® 76C at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of authorized government charts, not replace them. CAUTION: ... PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including the information from the GPSmap® 76C to facilitate the use . THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION...
... and Precautions CAUTION: Use the GPSmap® 76C at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of authorized government charts, not replace them. CAUTION: ... PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all available navigation sources, including the information from the GPSmap® 76C to facilitate the use . THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION...
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...with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Although the Garmin GPSmap 76C is solely responsible for its components contain chemicals known to the State of governmental and private data sources, which could .... WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v Virtually all GPS equipment. We use a combination of California to us at http://www.garmin.com/ prop65. This is particularly true outside the United States, where ...
...with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Although the Garmin GPSmap 76C is solely responsible for its components contain chemicals known to the State of governmental and private data sources, which could .... WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v Virtually all GPS equipment. We use a combination of California to us at http://www.garmin.com/ prop65. This is particularly true outside the United States, where ...
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...injury in the event of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with a GPSmap 76C installed to pay full attention to operation of an accident. Refer to impact it in a collision. WARNING: When used for vehicular...vehicle equipped with property damage and personal injury. Failure by the unit to the exclusion of airbag deployment. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions Important Because the Garmin GPSmap 76C can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible injury. It is not ...
...injury in the event of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with a GPSmap 76C installed to pay full attention to operation of an accident. Refer to impact it in a collision. WARNING: When used for vehicular...vehicle equipped with property damage and personal injury. Failure by the unit to the exclusion of airbag deployment. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions Important Because the Garmin GPSmap 76C can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible injury. It is not ...
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...of Contents vii-viii Section 2: Getting Started 1-7 Battery Installation and Start Up 1 Key Functions 2 Unit Features 3 Initialization 4 The Satellite Page 4 Navigating with the GPSmap 76C 5 The Main Page Sequence 6 The Main Page Features 7 Table of Contents Section 3: GPS Navigation 8-54 The Map Page 8 The Compass Page 14 The Trip ... System Setup 47 Interface Setup 48 Tones Setup 50 Page Sequence Setup 50 Map Setup 51 Routing Setup 54 Geocache Setup 55 Marine Setup 55 Time Setup 56 Units Setup 56 Heading Setup 57 Welcome Page Setup 57 Proximity Waypoints 58 vii
...of Contents vii-viii Section 2: Getting Started 1-7 Battery Installation and Start Up 1 Key Functions 2 Unit Features 3 Initialization 4 The Satellite Page 4 Navigating with the GPSmap 76C 5 The Main Page Sequence 6 The Main Page Features 7 Table of Contents Section 3: GPS Navigation 8-54 The Map Page 8 The Compass Page 14 The Trip ... System Setup 47 Interface Setup 48 Tones Setup 50 Page Sequence Setup 50 Map Setup 51 Routing Setup 54 Geocache Setup 55 Marine Setup 55 Time Setup 56 Units Setup 56 Heading Setup 57 Welcome Page Setup 57 Proximity Waypoints 58 vii
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GPSmap 76C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features 59-67 Calendar 59 Alarm Clock 60 Calculator 60 Stopwatch 61 Sun and Moon Tables 62 Hunt and Fish Tables 63 GPS Enhanced Games 64 Non-Enhanced Game 67 Section 5: Appendix 68-85 Accessories 68 Specifcations 70 Data Field Definitions 72 Connecting the GPSmap 76C to a Computer 76 Downloading MapSource Map Data 77 UTC Offset Chart 78 Map Datums and Position Formats 79 Loran TD Setup 80 WAAS and DGPS 81 Wiring Diagram 82 Index 83 Limited Warranty 85 viii
GPSmap 76C Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features 59-67 Calendar 59 Alarm Clock 60 Calculator 60 Stopwatch 61 Sun and Moon Tables 62 Hunt and Fish Tables 63 GPS Enhanced Games 64 Non-Enhanced Game 67 Section 5: Appendix 68-85 Accessories 68 Specifcations 70 Data Field Definitions 72 Connecting the GPSmap 76C to a Computer 76 Downloading MapSource Map Data 77 UTC Offset Chart 78 Map Datums and Position Formats 79 Loran TD Setup 80 WAAS and DGPS 81 Wiring Diagram 82 Index 83 Limited Warranty 85 viii
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...To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 47 for setting the battery type) may result in place. Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 76C operates on two "AA" batteries (not included), which are removed. Remove the battery cover from the unit if you don't plan... the battery compartment. Extensive use of the unit. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper care and disposal of GPSmap 76C Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment GPSmap 76C Getting Started Battery Installation and Start Up Important Note When replacing batteries, use it for prolonged periods may be ...
...To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 47 for setting the battery type) may result in place. Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 76C operates on two "AA" batteries (not included), which are removed. Remove the battery cover from the unit if you don't plan... the battery compartment. Extensive use of the unit. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for proper care and disposal of GPSmap 76C Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment GPSmap 76C Getting Started Battery Installation and Start Up Important Note When replacing batteries, use it for prolonged periods may be ...
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... lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move through the main pages. • Press when using the on-screen keyboard to close. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to adjust...
... lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move through the main pages. • Press when using the on-screen keyboard to close. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to adjust...
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... detailed instructions. 3 External Power and Data Connector Port (under weather cover) • Provides connection to a remote GPS antenna with MCX connector. Carry Lanyard Attachment Slots GPSmap 76C Getting Started Unit Features GPS Quad-Helix Antenna (on front of unit) • Provides quick satellite acquisition. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to auto-install...
... detailed instructions. 3 External Power and Data Connector Port (under weather cover) • Provides connection to a remote GPS antenna with MCX connector. Carry Lanyard Attachment Slots GPSmap 76C Getting Started Unit Features GPS Quad-Helix Antenna (on front of unit) • Provides quick satellite acquisition. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to auto-install...
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... Page. 3. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a position 45o from the options menu, then use your GPSmap 76C: 1. To initialize your unit. To shorten the time required for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is called "...initialization" and can take from each satellite. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 76C locates satellites above you. While the GPS receiver is searching for initialization, select "New Location" from the ...
... Page. 3. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a position 45o from the options menu, then use your GPSmap 76C: 1. To initialize your unit. To shorten the time required for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is called "...initialization" and can take from each satellite. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 76C locates satellites above you. While the GPS receiver is searching for initialization, select "New Location" from the ...
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... least three satellites, the display at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of the page will change to a destination with GPSmap 76C A Go To A Route A Track 5 Go To - Route - The Status Bar at the top of other features. If, for details. There...navigating to repeat or retrace a path. A previous path of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you to a destination when using the GPSmap 76C', each graphically displayed on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for any reason, you 've been. Track - 4. Press and release the PAGE key until the...
... least three satellites, the display at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of the page will change to a destination with GPSmap 76C A Go To A Route A Track 5 Go To - Route - The Status Bar at the top of other features. If, for details. There...navigating to repeat or retrace a path. A previous path of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you to a destination when using the GPSmap 76C', each graphically displayed on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for any reason, you 've been. Track - 4. Press and release the PAGE key until the...
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... Page Options Compass Page Main Menu Compass Page Options There are no Main Menu Options at the Main Page level GPSmap 76C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76C, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is added to the sequence. When navigating a route...
... Page Options Compass Page Main Menu Compass Page Options There are no Main Menu Options at the Main Page level GPSmap 76C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76C, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is added to the sequence. When navigating a route...
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... connection displays when the unit is in the operation of the unit occurs, an on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels. GPSmap 76C Getting Started The Main Page Features Status Bar Battery Power Acquiring Satel- Whenever a significant event in communication with a PC Universal Serial Bus. Status...
... connection displays when the unit is in the operation of the unit occurs, an on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels. GPSmap 76C Getting Started The Main Page Features Status Bar Battery Power Acquiring Satel- Whenever a significant event in communication with a PC Universal Serial Bus. Status...
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... lakes, highways, towns and Tide Prediction Stations contained in dim light. It allows you activate the Track Log feature, your path of the GPSmap 76C. When in the "Track Up" mode (oriented in the "North Up" mode the map is the primary navigation feature of movement is indicated... a Route displayed on the map. • Customize the map display to map items by a dotted line. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. The factory set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset....
... lakes, highways, towns and Tide Prediction Stations contained in dim light. It allows you activate the Track Log feature, your path of the GPSmap 76C. When in the "Track Up" mode (oriented in the "North Up" mode the map is the primary navigation feature of movement is indicated... a Route displayed on the map. • Customize the map display to map items by a dotted line. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. The factory set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset....
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...instances the map displays an "Accuracy Circle" surrounding the "Position Icon." When using MapSource detailed maps, "mapsource" appears below the map scale. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 Optional data fields can be... of the Unit Setup Page (not to a point within the circle. If there are multiple map items under the Panning Arrow. The GPSmap 76C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in the "Units" field of the map is shown in units of measurement selected in ...
...instances the map displays an "Accuracy Circle" surrounding the "Position Icon." When using MapSource detailed maps, "mapsource" appears below the map scale. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 Optional data fields can be... of the Unit Setup Page (not to a point within the circle. If there are multiple map items under the Panning Arrow. The GPSmap 76C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in the "Units" field of the map is shown in units of measurement selected in ...
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... the distance from your own settings for navigation. You can change data field types. Recalculate - Restore Defaults - Displays messages on the map. Measure Distance - GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time. Press...
... the distance from your own settings for navigation. You can change data field types. Recalculate - Restore Defaults - Displays messages on the map. Measure Distance - GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the top of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time. Press...
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..., three, or four navigation data fields. 3. Press ENTER again to select from other devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76C, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 72 of the Appendix. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields Three Data Fields Some Data Field...
..., three, or four navigation data fields. 3. Press ENTER again to select from other devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76C, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 72 of the Appendix. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields Three Data Fields Some Data Field...
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.... 2. If you select "Always Show" a guidance message will be displayed whether or not you useful information when using one of the Setup Options on page 5. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and...
.... 2. If you select "Always Show" a guidance message will be displayed whether or not you useful information when using one of the Setup Options on page 5. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and...