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GPSMAP® 76CSx mapping gps owner's manual GPSMAP 76CSx shown with optional MapSource® data.
GPSMAP® 76CSx mapping gps owner's manual GPSMAP 76CSx shown with optional MapSource® data.
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...;s� For a complete list of available accessories and maps for navigation. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual If any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer. or go to http://buy.garmin.com. Decrease the level of this package with the eTrex, refer to...
...;s� For a complete list of available accessories and maps for navigation. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual If any page, press the MENU key twice. • To extend battery life, turn off the GPS when not using your Garmin dealer. or go to http://buy.garmin.com. Decrease the level of this package with the eTrex, refer to...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories i Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Using ... Moon 48 Hunt & Fish 48 Games Menu 48 Appendix 49 Specifications 49 Interfacing 50 Connecting Your GPSMAP 76CSx to a Computer 51 Software License Agreement 55 Index 56 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories i Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Using ... Moon 48 Hunt & Fish 48 Games Menu 48 Appendix 49 Specifications 49 Interfacing 50 Connecting Your GPSMAP 76CSx to a Computer 51 Software License Agreement 55 Index 56 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
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... Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual iii Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings... or down , left, or right with the ROCKER key to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Introduction Highlighted Field field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you select Restore Defaults. You can be shown or entered.
... Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the list. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual iii Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings... or down , left, or right with the ROCKER key to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Introduction Highlighted Field field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you select Restore Defaults. You can be shown or entered.
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This Notice is prohibitively expensive. For more information. See � www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, ...Do not attempt to us at a reasonable cost. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65. iv GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Introduction Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death...
This Notice is prohibitively expensive. For more information. See � www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, ...Do not attempt to us at a reasonable cost. Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with California's Proposition 65. iv GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Introduction Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death...
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Unit Overview Internal antenna Interface keys Getting Started GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector Battery compartment cover Battery compartment locking D-ring External Data/ Auxiliary Power Port USB connector port Carry lanyard attachment slots
Unit Overview Internal antenna Interface keys Getting Started GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector Battery compartment cover Battery compartment locking D-ring External Data/ Auxiliary Power Port USB connector port Carry lanyard attachment slots
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... cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on setting the battery type. You can use the unit for insertion) MICRO SD CARD To install the microSD card: 1. See...not included), which are removed. To install the batteries: 1. Stored data is fully in the slot at the base of the unit GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Route the strap through the ...
... cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on setting the battery type. You can use the unit for insertion) MICRO SD CARD To install the microSD card: 1. See...not included), which are removed. To install the batteries: 1. Stored data is fully in the slot at the base of the unit GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Route the strap through the ...
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... on or off MENU Key Press to enter data, or move the map panning arrow. Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started ROCKER Key Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to view page options. Press and hold for MOB. Press... unit on -screen messages. ENTER/MARK Key Press and release to view the Find Menu. FIND/MOB Key Press at any other page. Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys Press to cancel data entry or exit a page. QUIT Key Press to zoom in or out on or off . Press...
... on or off MENU Key Press to enter data, or move the map panning arrow. Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started ROCKER Key Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to view page options. Press and hold for MOB. Press... unit on -screen messages. ENTER/MARK Key Press and release to view the Find Menu. FIND/MOB Key Press at any other page. Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys Press to cancel data entry or exit a page. QUIT Key Press to zoom in or out on or off . Press...
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...1. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky and observe the Satellite page. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual See page 40 for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until a location... fix is 45 degrees from the horizon. Heading bug indicates your GPSMAP 76CSx: Hold the unit in front of each satellite signal. Initialization Options If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, an options menu...
...1. To receive satellite signals, you facing the sky and observe the Satellite page. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual See page 40 for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until a location... fix is 45 degrees from the horizon. Heading bug indicates your GPSMAP 76CSx: Hold the unit in front of each satellite signal. Initialization Options If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, an options menu...
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... is described and often a remedy provided. Getting Started On-Screen Messages When a significant event in to an external or USB power source. On-Screen Messages GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual In each page, the status bar provides status information for or acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D fix ( ) is attained and when a 3D fix ( ) is turned on...
... is described and often a remedy provided. Getting Started On-Screen Messages When a significant event in to an external or USB power source. On-Screen Messages GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual In each page, the status bar provides status information for or acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D fix ( ) is attained and when a 3D fix ( ) is turned on...
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...City Navigator data, you can be used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the microSD card when installed in the GPSMAP 76CSx. See http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ for any listed location. This data is loaded to the microSD as explained on page 51. Map data ... compatible MapSource products. USB interface cable connection under opened battery cover MICRO SD CARD microSD card slot located in battery compartment GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Higher capacity and pre-loaded microSD map data cards are also available. The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC interface cable...
...City Navigator data, you can be used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the microSD card when installed in the GPSMAP 76CSx. See http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ for any listed location. This data is loaded to the microSD as explained on page 51. Map data ... compatible MapSource products. USB interface cable connection under opened battery cover MICRO SD CARD microSD card slot located in battery compartment GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Higher capacity and pre-loaded microSD map data cards are also available. The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC interface cable...
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...a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation To mark your changes, select OK. digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with...current location: 1. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Use the ENTER/MARK key... the ENTER/MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
...a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation To mark your changes, select OK. digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with...current location: 1. Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you record and store in your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. Marking Your Current Location Use the ENTER/MARK key... the ENTER/MARK key while at a location, create a waypoint on -screen keypad. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
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..., and press ENTER. 4. prompt appears. Select the waypoint you want to create a user waypoint here?" Select Map to the waypoint. 5. Select Save. To edit a waypoint: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Make changes by highlighting each field and use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. On...
..., and press ENTER. 4. prompt appears. Select the waypoint you want to create a user waypoint here?" Select Map to the waypoint. 5. Select Save. To edit a waypoint: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Make changes by highlighting each field and use the ROCKER to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. On...
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... and bearing from any other group of the page, and press QUIT when finished. Find a location you want to calculate an average for the item. 4. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project.
... and bearing from any other group of the page, and press QUIT when finished. Find a location you want to calculate an average for the item. 4. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to project.
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... tones for proximity alarms. Man OverBoard (MOB) Another method for additional guidance to open the Proximity Waypoints page. 3. Press ENTER to the MOB point. 10 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
... tones for proximity alarms. Man OverBoard (MOB) Another method for additional guidance to open the Proximity Waypoints page. 3. Press ENTER to the MOB point. 10 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
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... options menu for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of item for which you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 11 Select the icon for the type of Interest. 3. Basic Operation Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. 2. Press...
... options menu for , or search the entire database by selecting All Points of item for which you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 11 Select the icon for the type of Interest. 3. Basic Operation Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to open the Find Menu. 2. Press...
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... To to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time and average the result for map items near the item. 12 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to begin navigation.
... To to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time and average the result for map items near the item. 12 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to begin navigation.
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... selected. 5. See the Appendix for this item location. Select a category icon and press ENTER to an existing route. Select an icon on the Find Menu. 3. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 13 Basic Operation 4. To find an item from which the map item originated. See "Creating and Using Routes" on the map: 1. The Map page appears. 4.
... selected. 5. See the Appendix for this item location. Select a category icon and press ENTER to an existing route. Select an icon on the Find Menu. 3. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 13 Basic Operation 4. To find an item from which the map item originated. See "Creating and Using Routes" on the map: 1. The Map page appears. 4.
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... not been found geocaches or those that shows the nearest cache. Press FIND. 2. You can view found . 3. Use the ROCKER to http://my.garmin.com and click "Go Geocaching." GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual To find a geocache: 1. Highlight Geocache. Select Go To to navigate to separate it from your computer. Waypoints icon 14 Finding a Geocache Select...
... not been found geocaches or those that shows the nearest cache. Press FIND. 2. You can view found . 3. Use the ROCKER to http://my.garmin.com and click "Go Geocaching." GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual To find a geocache: 1. Highlight Geocache. Select Go To to navigate to separate it from your computer. Waypoints icon 14 Finding a Geocache Select...
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... a city from the list, press ENTER. To find a city: 1. Finding an Address If you want is shown. Select Cities. Press FIND. 2. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 15 Press FIND. 2. OR If the city you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to the highlighted service. 4. Use...
... a city from the list, press ENTER. To find a city: 1. Finding an Address If you want is shown. Select Cities. Press FIND. 2. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 15 Press FIND. 2. OR If the city you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to the highlighted service. 4. Use...