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... Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76C handheld navigation system. provides detailed descriptions of your GPSmap 76C and how to use GPS Navigation to re-register using your PC and downloading detailed maps. contact Garmin Product Support by e-mail at www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. or by phone at...
... Page and follow instructions for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76C handheld navigation system. provides detailed descriptions of your GPSmap 76C and how to use GPS Navigation to re-register using your PC and downloading detailed maps. contact Garmin Product Support by e-mail at www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. or by phone at...
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... is available to us at http://www.garmin.com/ prop65. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. If you have any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v We use .... The system is either not available or prohibitively expensive. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65. Virtually all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSmap 76C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any questions or...
... is available to us at http://www.garmin.com/ prop65. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its accuracy and maintenance. If you have any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. GPSmap 76C Introduction Warnings and Precautions v We use .... The system is either not available or prohibitively expensive. MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65. Virtually all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSmap 76C is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any questions or...
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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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...; Press and release to enter highlighted options, data or confirm on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow. 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 and release to enter highlighted options, data or confirm on -screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow. 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. •...
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...Map Page to 15 minutes the first time you use your direction of signals from 5 to determine your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 76C...The numbers displayed indicate the number assigned to determine (fix) its position Heading Bug indicates your unit. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 76C locates satellites above you. This process is replaced by the Satellite Page. 3. While the GPS receiver is...
...Map Page to 15 minutes the first time you use your direction of signals from 5 to determine your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. Options Menu Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals 4 Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 76C...The numbers displayed indicate the number assigned to determine (fix) its position Heading Bug indicates your unit. GPSmap 76C Getting Started Initialization & the Satellite Page The GPSmap 76C locates satellites above you. This process is replaced by the Satellite Page. 3. While the GPS receiver is...
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... for details. The Compass Page indicates direction to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. Track - 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, and leaves a trail (track log)...at the top of navigating to a destination when using the GPSmap 76C', each graphically displayed on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for any reason, you map details, your current location, marks your GPSmap 76C, the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to repeat...
... for details. The Compass Page indicates direction to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. Track - 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, and leaves a trail (track log)...at the top of navigating to a destination when using the GPSmap 76C', each graphically displayed on Tracks, Routes and Waypoints for any reason, you map details, your current location, marks your GPSmap 76C, the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to repeat...
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... Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76C, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is added to the sequence. 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 ...
... Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76C, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is added to the sequence. 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 ...
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... lakes, highways, towns and Tide Prediction Stations contained in dim light. 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... etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. The map also displays geographic details such as view your requirements. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your path of the GPSmap 76C. You can be changed to map items by a...
... lakes, highways, towns and Tide Prediction Stations contained in dim light. 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... etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. The map also displays geographic details such as view your requirements. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your path of the GPSmap 76C. You can be changed to map items by a...
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... you zoom in defining your location. The GPSmap 76C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in so far that follow. a list of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map, also highlighted on the display screen. When navigating, ... scale. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 In many instances the map displays an "Accuracy Circle" surrounding the "Position Icon." When using MapSource detailed maps, "mapsource" appears below the map scale. Using Map Page Features...
... you zoom in defining your location. The GPSmap 76C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in so far that follow. a list of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map, also highlighted on the display screen. When navigating, ... scale. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Zoom In Zoom Out Map Features Map Scales Accuracy Circle Panning Arrow Guidance Text 9 In many instances the map displays an "Accuracy Circle" surrounding the "Position Icon." When using MapSource detailed maps, "mapsource" appears below the map scale. Using Map Page Features...
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... the distance from your current location to change the way the map displays items by selecting your preferences. You can be changed to display a variety of data fields to the Map Pointer. 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. Measure Distance - To arrange the Map Page: 1. Press the MENU key to the factory ...
... the distance from your current location to change the way the map displays items by selecting your preferences. You can be changed to display a variety of data fields to the Map Pointer. 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. Measure Distance - To arrange the Map Page: 1. Press the MENU key to the factory ...
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... ENTER again to select from a list of types of data received 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 navigation data to..., a "Change Data Fields" option appears on the options menu when you press the MENU key. 2. 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 Options 11 To display Data Fields: 1.
... ENTER again to select from a list of types of data received 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 navigation data to..., a "Change Data Fields" option appears on the options menu when you press the MENU key. 2. 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 Options 11 To display Data Fields: 1.
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...press ENTER to activate. Guidance Text shows you select "Show When Navigating" a guidance message will display GPS Status information, To Setup the Map: Refer to display the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Select the desired option "Always Show", "Never Show", or "Show When Navigating" and press ENTER to display ... guidance message will always be displayed whether or not you are not navigating, the message field will be displayed until you are navigating. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. With...
...press ENTER to activate. Guidance Text shows you select "Show When Navigating" a guidance message will display GPS Status information, To Setup the Map: Refer to display the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Select the desired option "Always Show", "Never Show", or "Show When Navigating" and press ENTER to display ... guidance message will always be displayed whether or not you are not navigating, the message field will be displayed until you are navigating. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. With...
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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 factory settings. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select "Declutter On" and press ENTER to activate. Restoring Default Settings This option allows you to remove map item ... from your current location. To measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer to the first map point you to use the ROCKER key to position the Map Pointer on a map item and then determine the distance to that is partially obscured by titles...
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 factory settings. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select "Declutter On" and press ENTER to activate. Restoring Default Settings This option allows you to remove map item ... from your current location. To measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer to the first map point you to use the ROCKER key to position the Map Pointer on a map item and then determine the distance to that is partially obscured by titles...
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... a Course Pointer for navigation. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in each from three or four data fields and select the type of movement and the direction to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Using the Compass Page The Compass...
... a Course Pointer for navigation. This is especially helpful when using a paper map in each from three or four data fields and select the type of movement and the direction to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Compass Page Using the Compass Page The Compass...
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... return the page to factory settings. Selecting the "Restore Defaults" option will be certain to reset the trip information by highlighting "Reset" from . 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... all. Reset Page 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 each trip, be permanently deleted" prompt and press ENTER to choose from the options menu and pressing ENTER. This ...
... return the page to factory settings. Selecting the "Restore Defaults" option will be certain to reset the trip information by highlighting "Reset" from . 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... all. Reset Page 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 each trip, be permanently deleted" prompt and press ENTER to choose from the options menu and pressing ENTER. This ...
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... then press ENTER to save it will highlight momentarily and display a name or address. 2. Select "Yes" and press ENTER to display the Map Page showing the path from your current location to display a new waypoint page. Select "Yes" and press ENTER to the MOB point. To...are no land marks for reference. Press ENTER to display the MOB prompt. 2. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as a waypoint. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you cannot stop quickly and must return to the Find Menu Waypoints List....
... then press ENTER to save it will highlight momentarily and display a name or address. 2. Select "Yes" and press ENTER to display the Map Page showing the path from your current location to display a new waypoint page. Select "Yes" and press ENTER to the MOB point. To...are no land marks for reference. Press ENTER to display the MOB prompt. 2. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as a waypoint. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you cannot stop quickly and must return to the Find Menu Waypoints List....
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... edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation, or to enter new data. 3. Make changes as required by highlighting each field and use the waypoint symbol chart, and alpha/numeric keypad to delete it . Use the Find Feature to display the Average location Page. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints...
... edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation, or to enter new data. 3. Make changes as required by highlighting each field and use the waypoint symbol chart, and alpha/numeric keypad to delete it . Use the Find Feature to display the Average location Page. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints...
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... Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to display the Project Waypoint Page 4. 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. Highlight the "Map" button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to place it...
... Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to display the Project Waypoint Page 4. 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. Highlight the "Map" button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to place it...
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... 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 a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you can find detailed Marine items such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc... you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for a map item is not loaded, these options can effectively shorten your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). • To save effort in the GPSmap 76C basemaps. If this...
... 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 a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you can find detailed Marine items such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc... you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for a map item is not loaded, these options can effectively shorten your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). • To save effort in the GPSmap 76C basemaps. If this...