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... NOTE: If you have any difficulty while using our on the Home Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76C handheld navigation system. GPS Features - at 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday - takes you through installing batteries,... using the unit control buttons, making interface connections from Garmin. provides you with your GPSmap 76C and how to use GPS Navigation to re-register using your PC and downloading detailed maps. Preface Thank you for registration. GPS Navigation -
... NOTE: If you have any difficulty while using our on the Home Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76C handheld navigation system. GPS Features - at 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday - takes you through installing batteries,... using the unit control buttons, making interface connections from Garmin. provides you with your GPSmap 76C and how to use GPS Navigation to re-register using your PC and downloading detailed maps. Preface Thank you for registration. GPS Navigation -
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...for its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v Although the Garmin GPSmap 76C is either not available or prohibitively expensive. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital... data to some degree. The system is being provided in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65.
...for its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v Although the Garmin GPSmap 76C is either not available or prohibitively expensive. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital... data to some degree. The system is being provided in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65.
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...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 Computer Page 16 Using Waypoints 17 Using Find 21 The...Page 46 The Setup Menu 47 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 ...
...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 Computer Page 16 Using Waypoints 17 Using Find 21 The...Page 46 The Setup Menu 47 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 ...
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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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.... QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. 2 ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move the map panning arrow. PAGE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages. • Press when using the on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move... • Press and Release to view the Main Menu. MENU Key • Press and release to view options for MOB. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to view the Find Menu Page. • Press...
.... QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. 2 ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move the map panning arrow. PAGE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages. • Press when using the on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move... • Press and Release to view the Main Menu. MENU Key • Press and release to view options for MOB. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to view the Find Menu Page. • Press...
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...number assigned to fix its location. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 76C, the GPS receiver begins to search for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is called "initialization" and can search for initialization,... Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 76C locates satellites above you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. Thereafter, if you use the Map Page to minutes. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit. 2. A bar graph at ...
...number assigned to fix its location. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 76C, the GPS receiver begins to search for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is called "initialization" and can search for initialization,... Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 76C locates satellites above you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. Thereafter, if you use the Map Page to minutes. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit. 2. A bar graph at ...
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... that has been stored (logged) in the GPSmap 76C. If, for details. Active Navigation is displayed. A previous path of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your GPSmap 76C, the solution could be as simple as moving... slightly to the sections on the Map Page. A path to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Initialization & The Satellite Page Position Arrow Map Scale Map Item Details Map Page with Current Position Arrow Navigating with a route line,...
... that has been stored (logged) in the GPSmap 76C. If, for details. Active Navigation is displayed. A previous path of the Main Pages: The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current location, marks your GPSmap 76C, the solution could be as simple as moving... slightly to the sections on the Map Page. A path to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Initialization & The Satellite Page Position Arrow Map Scale Map Item Details Map Page with Current Position Arrow Navigating with a route line,...
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... 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, the Active Route Page is the ... page. With a Page displayed, press the MENU key to cycle through the pages. 2. Power On Page Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Map Page Satellite Page Options 6 Trip Computer Page Options Map Page Options Compass Page Main Menu Compass Page Options There are no Main Menu Options at the Main Page level To...
... 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, the Active Route Page is the ... page. With a Page displayed, press the MENU key to cycle through the pages. 2. Power On Page Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Map Page Satellite Page Options 6 Trip Computer Page Options Map Page Options Compass Page Main Menu Compass Page Options There are no Main Menu Options at the Main Page level To...
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... with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. You can be changed to map items by a dotted line. The Map Page displays a detailed map of detail than the basemaps provided with the unit. When ... top left show a higher level of the area surrounding your current location. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at the top The Map Scale The Map Page Position Arrow "Track Up" Mode North Orientation Arrow Data Fields Guidance Text...
... with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. You can be changed to map items by a dotted line. The Map Page displays a detailed map of detail than the basemaps provided with the unit. When ... top left show a higher level of the area surrounding your current location. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at the top The Map Scale The Map Page Position Arrow "Track Up" Mode North Orientation Arrow Data Fields Guidance Text...
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... at the top of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map, also highlighted on the display screen. The GPSmap 76C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in ...highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to Zoom the map scale rapidly. Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom In and Out buttons to change the map scale in order to be confused with the Map Setup Page). GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy ...
... at the top of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map, also highlighted on the display screen. The GPSmap 76C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in ...highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to Zoom the map scale rapidly. Using Map Page Features Use the Zoom In and Out buttons to change the map scale in order to be confused with the Map Setup Page). GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy ...
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...- Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation. Change Data Fields - Returns the map display to the factory 10 set map display defaults The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of data fields to display. Include a navigation guidance text message...you can change data field types. Some of these options contain sub-menus that follow discuss each option in detail. 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. Allows two to...
...- Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation. Change Data Fields - Returns the map display to the factory 10 set map display defaults The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of data fields to display. Include a navigation guidance text message...you can change data field types. Some of these options contain sub-menus that follow discuss each option in detail. 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. Allows two to...
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...display Data Fields: 1. Press ENTER again to select from other devices interfaced to highlight the first data field. 3. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields Three Data Fields Some Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from... process. Four Data Fields List of the Appendix. Observe the sub-menu options: "Map Only,", "2 Data Fields," "3 Data Fields" and "4 Data Fields". Select this option and pressing the ENTER key to the GPSmap 76C, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 72 of Data Field ...
...display Data Fields: 1. Press ENTER again to select from other devices interfaced to highlight the first data field. 3. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Data Field Sub-Menu Two Data Fields Three Data Fields Some Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from... process. Four Data Fields List of the Appendix. Observe the sub-menu options: "Map Only,", "2 Data Fields," "3 Data Fields" and "4 Data Fields". Select this option and pressing the ENTER key to the GPSmap 76C, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 72 of Data Field ...
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... press the MENU key to activate. If you select "Always Show" and you select "Stop Navigation" from the Options Menu. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. If you select "Show When Navigating" ...a guidance message will display GPS Status information, To Setup the Map: Refer to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Select the desired option "Always Show", "Never Show", or "Show When Navigating" and...
... press the MENU key to activate. If you select "Always Show" and you select "Stop Navigation" from the Options Menu. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. If you select "Show When Navigating" ...a guidance message will display GPS Status information, To Setup the Map: Refer to display the Guidance Text Options Menu. 3. Select the desired option "Always Show", "Never Show", or "Show When Navigating" and...
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... especially when the map is partially obscured by titles and icons which remain the same size no matter what the map scale. Do the same to activate. Press QUIT to activate. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Measured Distance Turning Declutter On/Off This Map Page option allows ...you to return the map settings to measure from your current location. Access...
... especially when the map is partially obscured by titles and icons which remain the same size no matter what the map scale. Do the same to activate. Press QUIT to activate. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Measured Distance Turning Declutter On/Off This Map Page option allows ...you to return the map settings to measure from your current location. Access...
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... distance you are moving , the rotating graphic compass indicates the direction you are heading. When moving . GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is especially helpful when using a paper map in conjunction with digital data fields to display information such as a magnetic compass when you are...
... distance you are moving , the rotating graphic compass indicates the direction you are heading. When moving . GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is especially helpful when using a paper map in conjunction with digital data fields to display information such as a magnetic compass when you are...
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... Page provides you with list of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. Selecting the "Restore Defaults" option will be certain to change. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select "Change Data Fields" or press the ROCKER key to highlight a field you want to view signi...elds with larger displays. Before each trip, a "Reset" option is done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.) Because you want to reset the trip information by highlighting "Reset" from . The Reset Page offers options for...
... Page provides you with list of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. Selecting the "Restore Defaults" option will be certain to change. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select "Change Data Fields" or press the ROCKER key to highlight a field you want to view signi...elds with larger displays. Before each trip, a "Reset" option is done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.) Because you want to reset the trip information by highlighting "Reset" from . The Reset Page offers options for...
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...must return to the Find Menu Waypoints List. Another method for creating a waypoint is information in the mapping database for that location it will appear, stating "No map information at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to save it to a point where there... Page for a Map Point with Data 18 Waypoint Page for additional guidance to create a user waypoint here?". Use the Compass Page for a Map Point without Data To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. If there is the Man Overboard (MOB) feature. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as ...
...must return to the Find Menu Waypoints List. Another method for creating a waypoint is information in the mapping database for that location it will appear, stating "No map information at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to save it to a point where there... Page for a Map Point with Data 18 Waypoint Page for additional guidance to create a user waypoint here?". Use the Compass Page for a Map Point without Data To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. If there is the Man Overboard (MOB) feature. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as ...
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...ENTER to average automatically. 3. Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation, or to delete it . Highlight the "Delete" button at the bottom of the page and press... Average location Page. A waypoint location can be averaged over time: 1. Highlight the "Save" button and press ENTER when desired. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 To average a Waypoint Location using the Find...
...ENTER to average automatically. 3. Editing a Waypoint A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation, or to delete it . Highlight the "Delete" button at the bottom of the page and press... Average location Page. A waypoint location can be averaged over time: 1. Highlight the "Save" button and press ENTER when desired. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart Delete Button Waypoint Options Menu Average Location Page 19 To average a Waypoint Location using the Find...
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...allows you to establish a new waypoint on the map and release to display the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to finish. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints New Location Original Location Moving... a Waypoint Project Waypoint Page 20 Projected Waypoint on the Map To Move a Waypoint on the map. 3. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint...
...allows you to establish a new waypoint on the map and release to display the waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to finish. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints New Location Original Location Moving... a Waypoint Project Waypoint Page 20 Projected Waypoint on the Map To Move a Waypoint on the map. 3. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint...
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If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you enter), "Select Category" (for those items near your search. * Refer to the Garmin website: http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation FIND Press the FIND key to display the Find... Menu for Waypoints), "Change Reference" ( by separating the map database into groups which are items you can create and add to a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you can find detailed Marine items such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using ...
If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you enter), "Select Category" (for those items near your search. * Refer to the Garmin website: http://www.garmin.com//cartography/mapSource/ bluechartCD.jsp GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation FIND Press the FIND key to display the Find... Menu for Waypoints), "Change Reference" ( by separating the map database into groups which are items you can create and add to a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you can find detailed Marine items such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using ...