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... this package with the eTrex, refer to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. at http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Thank you for use the proven performance of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. Contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! or go to compare the contents of the display...
... this package with the eTrex, refer to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. at http://my.garmin.com. Introduction Thank you for use the proven performance of available accessories and maps for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. Contact Garmin Product Support by completing our online registration today! or go to compare the contents of the display...
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...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 the Find Menu 11 Using Tracks 18 Creating a Route 22 Main Pages... Sun and 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...
...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 the Find Menu 11 Using Tracks 18 Creating a Route 22 Main Pages... Sun and 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...
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...the key. Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items on the ROCKER, or use the ROCKER key to select individual fields. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. You can be shown or entered. They indicate ... down on the screen using the ROCKER, and press ENTER after each item. Introduction Highlighted Field field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of items too long to the list. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual iii Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx Understanding Terms Select-move ...
...the key. Scroll bar-when viewing a list of items on the ROCKER, or use the ROCKER key to select individual fields. Default-the factory setting saved in the text. On-screen button-use the In and Out keys. You can be shown or entered. They indicate ... down on the screen using the ROCKER, and press ENTER after each item. Introduction Highlighted Field field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight a series of items too long to the list. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual iii Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx Understanding Terms Select-move ...
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... location, or topography. See � www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. iv GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual This Notice is prohibitively expensive.... Do not attempt to use of authorized government charts. Introduction Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous...
... location, or topography. See � www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. iv GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual This Notice is prohibitively expensive.... Do not attempt to use of authorized government charts. Introduction Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous...
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... lanyard throught the slot at the bottom of the unit GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on the top edge of the card until you do not expect to use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. You can use the unit for information on setting the battery type...
... lanyard throught the slot at the bottom of the unit GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on the top edge of the card until you do not expect to use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. You can use the unit for information on setting the battery type...
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.... ENTER/MARK Key Press and release to turn the compass on or off . POWER Key Press and hold to turn the unit on -screen messages. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started ROCKER Key Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options and to scroll up or down a list on the Map... page. Press to enter data, or move the map panning arrow. Press and hold for MOB. Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys Press to mark your current location as a waypoint. Press and Release to view the Main Menu. Press twice to...
.... ENTER/MARK Key Press and release to turn the compass on or off . POWER Key Press and hold to turn the unit on -screen messages. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started ROCKER Key Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options and to scroll up or down a list on the Map... page. Press to enter data, or move the map panning arrow. Press and hold for MOB. Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys Press to mark your current location as a waypoint. Press and Release to view the Main Menu. Press twice to...
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... power source. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for several unit features. The Backlight is on . The Backlight uses a significant amount of each case the condition is attained. 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...
... power source. Satellite signal status is shown when searching for several unit features. The Backlight is on . The Backlight uses a significant amount of each case the condition is attained. 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...
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... a PC to the microSD as explained on page 51. See http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ for any listed location. Map data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable provided with a serial connector) can view listings of your GPSMAP 76CSx. Getting Started Using the Databases Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of nearby restaurants, lodging...
... a PC to the microSD as explained on page 51. See http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ for any listed location. Map data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable provided with a serial connector) can view listings of your GPSMAP 76CSx. Getting Started Using the Databases Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of nearby restaurants, lodging...
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...Operation To mark your current location creating a new waypoint. A default three- Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with the default information, highlight OK. ...ENTER/MARK key to the new waypoint. After entering and confirming your current location. To accept the waypoint with your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. Basic Operation ...
...Operation To mark your current location creating a new waypoint. A default three- Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you can perform with the default information, highlight OK. ...ENTER/MARK key to the new waypoint. After entering and confirming your current location. To accept the waypoint with your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to the selected waypoint. Basic Operation ...
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... Map page: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. Make changes by highlighting each field and use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to the waypoint. 5. Select the waypoint you want to mark. 2. If there is no information for the map item. 3. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select Waypoints.. 3. Select Map to change the symbol, name, note, location...
... Map page: 1. To edit a waypoint: 1. Make changes by highlighting each field and use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to the waypoint. 5. Select the waypoint you want to mark. 2. If there is no information for the map item. 3. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select Waypoints.. 3. Select Map to change the symbol, name, note, location...
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... item. 4. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to begin averaging. 2. Press MENU to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to open the Project Waypoint page. 6. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select an empty line, and press ENTER.... 3. Select Use to add the point to project. To calculate a location by projecting the distance and bearing from any other group of the page...
... item. 4. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to begin averaging. 2. Press MENU to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to open the Project Waypoint page. 6. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select an empty line, and press ENTER.... 3. Select Use to add the point to project. To calculate a location by projecting the distance and bearing from any other group of the page...
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... Alarms box, and press ENTER to the MOB point. 10 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Highlight the Proximity icon and press ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints page. 3. When you approach a proximity waypoint, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. Highlight the Proximity Alarm Tones button...
... Alarms box, and press ENTER to the MOB point. 10 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Highlight the Proximity icon and press ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints page. 3. When you approach a proximity waypoint, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. Highlight the Proximity Alarm Tones button...
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...find . The options menu for which you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 11 Press MENU > Find By Name. 4. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Basic Operation Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to the item (Go To). When you want to... Menu with optional MapSource data Cities Options Menu Find By Name Use Find By Name if you want to open the Find Menu. Press FIND to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76CSx basemap. The item's information page opens, allowing you to save...
...find . The options menu for which you want to find a location using Find By Name: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 11 Press MENU > Find By Name. 4. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK. 5. Basic Operation Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to the item (Go To). When you want to... Menu with optional MapSource data Cities Options Menu Find By Name Use Find By Name if you want to open the Find Menu. Press FIND to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76CSx basemap. The item's information page opens, allowing you to save...
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...Near Here-return to the Find Menu to search for or gone to or adding an item. Using the Find Information Page When you have searched for map items near the item. 12 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select Recent Finds. Each information page contains three on whether you want to go ...to begin navigation. Find Information Page Options To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to select the item you are selecting an ...
...Near Here-return to the Find Menu to search for or gone to or adding an item. Using the Find Information Page When you have searched for map items near the item. 12 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select Recent Finds. Each information page contains three on whether you want to go ...to begin navigation. Find Information Page Options To use the Options Menu: 1. Use the ROCKER to select the item you are selecting an ...
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...for information about downloading detailed maps. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. The Find list shows a list of an item. See "Creating and Using Routes" on a new route or add it to an existing route. To find an item from which the map item originated. See the Appendix... on the Map page using the pointer. • Set Proximity-program an alarm to sound when you want. Press FIND. 2. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near another location on the map: 1. To find an item near the item selected. 5. Press FIND. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 13
...for information about downloading detailed maps. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. The Find list shows a list of an item. See "Creating and Using Routes" on a new route or add it to an existing route. To find an item from which the map item originated. See the Appendix... on the Map page using the pointer. • Set Proximity-program an alarm to sound when you want. Press FIND. 2. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near another location on the map: 1. To find an item near the item selected. 5. Press FIND. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 13
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... location is shown in alphanumeric order and are identified by you or downloaded from others. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. To find a waypoint: 1. You can... view found . 3. Select Go To to navigate to separate it from your computer. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on to Geocache Navigation mode and any additional information about geocaching...list. 4. When you navigate to a geocache, the Compass page changes to http://my.garmin.com and click "Go Geocaching." Press FIND. 2. Basic Operation Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints...
... location is shown in alphanumeric order and are identified by you or downloaded from others. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. To find a waypoint: 1. You can... view found . 3. Select Go To to navigate to separate it from your computer. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on to Geocache Navigation mode and any additional information about geocaching...list. 4. When you navigate to a geocache, the Compass page changes to http://my.garmin.com and click "Go Geocaching." Press FIND. 2. Basic Operation Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints...
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... to find an address. When you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find an interstate exit: 1. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 15 Select Exits. The Cities page shows a list of available services near your location is not listed, press MENU > select a ...Find Menu to find any city listed in the map database. To find an interstate exit. OR If the city you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to find a city: 1. Select a service from the list and press ENTER. Basic Operation 3. Select Cities...
... to find an address. When you enter the street number, street name, and city, the find an interstate exit: 1. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 15 Select Exits. The Cities page shows a list of available services near your location is not listed, press MENU > select a ...Find Menu to find any city listed in the map database. To find an interstate exit. OR If the city you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to find a city: 1. Select a service from the list and press ENTER. Basic Operation 3. Select Cities...
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... database has information for an intersection. 16 Finding a Marine Point If using the screen keypad. Select . Select and type the street number using MapSource BlueChart marine cartograpy, use the Marine menu which you want to show a match. Select OK.... 4. Select the address you want . Use the screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to view the tide information Height of matches appears. 6. A list of tide Tide Prediction Station GPSMAP 76CSx...
... database has information for an intersection. 16 Finding a Marine Point If using the screen keypad. Select . Select and type the street number using MapSource BlueChart marine cartograpy, use the Marine menu which you want to show a match. Select OK.... 4. Select the address you want . Use the screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to view the tide information Height of matches appears. 6. A list of tide Tide Prediction Station GPSMAP 76CSx...
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...your own category for a restaurant that is shown when you search using the Garmin POI Loader utility available from the list, and press ENTER. To use the Zoom In and Out keys to scroll quickly through dates. 3. Press Menu > Use Current Date. Searching for another date: 1. Follow the Help ...Point of Interest If you are shown with the ROCKER. Press Enter. Press FIND. 2. Basic Operation If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, use All Points of interest: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 17 From the Tide menu with the chart shown, select Date, and press Enter. 2.
...your own category for a restaurant that is shown when you search using the Garmin POI Loader utility available from the list, and press ENTER. To use the Zoom In and Out keys to scroll quickly through dates. 3. Press Menu > Use Current Date. Searching for another date: 1. Follow the Help ...Point of Interest If you are shown with the ROCKER. Press Enter. Press FIND. 2. Basic Operation If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, use All Points of interest: 1. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 17 From the Tide menu with the chart shown, select Date, and press Enter. 2.