Important Safety and Product Information
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... uses user-replaceable batteries. See www.dtsc .ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • Contact your windshield clean to help ensure that may present a risk of time spent viewing the device screen while driving. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to a heat source or in a high-temperature location...
... uses user-replaceable batteries. See www.dtsc .ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate. • Contact your windshield clean to help ensure that may present a risk of time spent viewing the device screen while driving. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to a heat source or in a high-temperature location...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... obstruct the driver's vision. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be made by an authorized Garmin relating to the customer for any user-serviceable parts. Many other Garmin circuit from using the suction cup mount on the windshield in specific locations on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Always mount your Garmin purchase. Repairs should be used in a particular installation. incomplete data. repair or replace any interference received, including interference...
... obstruct the driver's vision. Other state laws allow the suction mount to be made by an authorized Garmin relating to the customer for any user-serviceable parts. Many other Garmin circuit from using the suction cup mount on the windshield in specific locations on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Always mount your Garmin purchase. Repairs should be used in a particular installation. incomplete data. repair or replace any interference received, including interference...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... in this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the outside of any Garmin warranty service station. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is provided by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. laws of the package. Ne...
... in this distributor provides local service for your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for devices purchased outside the United States depending on the outside of any Garmin warranty service station. Garmin will not replace missing components from the original retailer is provided by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. laws of the package. Ne...
Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device Overview 2 Battery Information 3 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 4 Buttons 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 6 Waypoints 6 Routes 7 Additional Maps 9 Tracks 10 About Tracks 10 Navigating a Saved Track.........11 Using the Main Pages....... 12 Customizing the Data Fields.... 12 Restoring Default Page Settings 12 Map 12 Compass 14 Using the Compass 15 Using Sight 'N Go 15 Elevation Plot 16 Opening the Main Menu........... 17 Trip Computer 18...
Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device Overview 2 Battery Information 3 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 4 Buttons 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 6 Waypoints 6 Routes 7 Additional Maps 9 Tracks 10 About Tracks 10 Navigating a Saved Track.........11 Using the Main Pages....... 12 Customizing the Data Fields.... 12 Restoring Default Page Settings 12 Map 12 Compass 14 Using the Compass 15 Using Sight 'N Go 15 Elevation Plot 16 Opening the Main Menu........... 17 Trip Computer 18...
Owner's Manual
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Display Settings 28 Setting Up Tones 28 Marine Settings 28 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 29 Resetting Data 30 Changing the Page Sequence 30 Customizing the Unit Settings 31 Time Settings 31 Position Format Settings.......... 31 Altimeter Settings 32 Geocache Settings 33 Routing Settings 33 Fitness 34 Profiles 34 Appendix 35 Registering Your Device........... 35 Updating the Software 35 Viewing Important Device Information 35 Contacting Garmin Product Support 35 Using the Backlight 36 Specifications 36 Maximizing Battery Life 37 About the Batteries 38 Buying...
Display Settings 28 Setting Up Tones 28 Marine Settings 28 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 29 Resetting Data 30 Changing the Page Sequence 30 Customizing the Unit Settings 31 Time Settings 31 Position Format Settings.......... 31 Altimeter Settings 32 Geocache Settings 33 Routing Settings 33 Fitness 34 Profiles 34 Appendix 35 Registering Your Device........... 35 Updating the Software 35 Viewing Important Device Information 35 Contacting Garmin Product Support 35 Using the Backlight 36 Specifications 36 Maximizing Battery Life 37 About the Batteries 38 Buying...
Owner's Manual
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Turn on the unit. Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Record a track (page 10). 7. See page 5. Use the Rocker to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. The small arrows (>) used in order, for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a list, and then press ENTER. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. Calibrate the compass (page...
Turn on the unit. Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Record a track (page 10). 7. See page 5. Use the Rocker to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. The small arrows (>) used in order, for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a list, and then press ENTER. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. Calibrate the compass (page...
Owner's Manual
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... Marine Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the country. 4. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Enter the house number. 7. Enter the street. 8. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Finding Marine Services 1. Press FIND. 2. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. Enter the city or postal code. NOTE: Not all map data...
... Marine Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the country. 4. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Enter the house number. 7. Enter the street. 8. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Finding Marine Services 1. Press FIND. 2. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. Enter the city or postal code. NOTE: Not all map data...
Owner's Manual
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... Track Up to show a perspective view. Select Change Data Fields. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to show your location on the main pages. Follow the on the map. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. For data field descriptions, see page 23. 1. Changing the Map Orientation 1. Select a data field. 4. From the map, press MENU. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Press enter. 12 Map...
... Track Up to show a perspective view. Select Change Data Fields. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to show your location on the main pages. Follow the on the map. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. For data field descriptions, see page 23. 1. Changing the Map Orientation 1. Select a data field. 4. From the map, press MENU. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Press enter. 12 Map...
Owner's Manual
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... moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. To purchase additional maps, see page 38. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. Compass When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Follow...
... moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. To purchase additional maps, see page 38. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. Compass When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Follow...
Owner's Manual
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... data: ◦◦ Reset Trip Data-resets all trip data. ◦◦ Delete All Waypoints-deletes all saved waypoints. ◦◦ Clear Current Track-deletes the track log. ◦◦ Restore Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. See page 19 for main menu settings pages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change...
... data: ◦◦ Reset Trip Data-resets all trip data. ◦◦ Delete All Waypoints-deletes all saved waypoints. ◦◦ Clear Current Track-deletes the track log. ◦◦ Restore Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. See page 19 for main menu settings pages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change...
Owner's Manual
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... calculate the area, you can save the track to calculate. 3. Select a point. 5. Select Use. 6. Profile Change When you are using a profile and you change the unit of an Area 1. Select Calculate when finished. Area Calculation Calculating the Size of measure. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. Select a profile. From the main menu, select Profile Change. Main Menu Features and Settings Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are...
... calculate the area, you can save the track to calculate. 3. Select a point. 5. Select Use. 6. Profile Change When you are using a profile and you change the unit of an Area 1. Select Calculate when finished. Area Calculation Calculating the Size of measure. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. Select a profile. From the main menu, select Profile Change. Main Menu Features and Settings Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are...
Owner's Manual
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... to mark your current track toward the top of the screen. • Single Color-allows you to turn off . • Track Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with the moon phase. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map-allows you turn the GPS on the map. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite The satellite page shows your GPS position using the Garmin...
... to mark your current track toward the top of the screen. • Single Color-allows you to turn off . • Track Up-indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with the moon phase. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map-allows you turn the GPS on the map. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite The satellite page shows your GPS position using the Garmin...
Owner's Manual
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If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm.
If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm.
Owner's Manual
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... reset. since last reset. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Speed - Moving Avg. Overall Your average speed Avg. Sunset The time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). 25 Time of Day The current time of sunset based on your GPS position. Displays the current position in the direction of the device while moving since last reset. A running tally of sunrise based on your GPS position...
... reset. since last reset. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Speed - Moving Avg. Overall Your average speed Avg. Sunset The time of day based on your time settings (format, time zone, and daylight saving time). 25 Time of Day The current time of sunset based on your GPS position. Displays the current position in the direction of the device while moving since last reset. A running tally of sunrise based on your GPS position...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 27 note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of battery you are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to provide PVT protocol data. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183...
GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 27 note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of battery you are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to provide PVT protocol data. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183...
Owner's Manual
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... optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. Customizing Your Device Display Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-see page 38. • Battery Save-see page 37. • Colors-sets the colors used on the device. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs...
... optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. Customizing Your Device Display Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-see page 38. • Battery Save-see page 37. • Colors-sets the colors used on the device. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs...
Owner's Manual
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... Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. Select Done. Enter a distance. 4. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 • Spot Soundings-allows you are off course alarm, deep water alarm, and shallow water alarm. Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can set dangerous depths. • Light Sectors-displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. Enter a distance. 4. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Done. You can select Auto to allow the chartplotter to show...
... Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. Select Done. Enter a distance. 4. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 • Spot Soundings-allows you are off course alarm, deep water alarm, and shallow water alarm. Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can set dangerous depths. • Light Sectors-displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. Enter a distance. 4. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Done. You can select Auto to allow the chartplotter to show...
Owner's Manual
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... calendar 21 calibrating altimeter 16 compass 16 caring for the device 44 long-term storage 38 compass calibrating 14 navigating 14 setup options 15 connecting USB cable 41 wireless accessories 39 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Index wirelessly 19 creating routes 7 waypoints 6 customizing data fields 12 device settings 27-34 profiles 34 D dashboard change 18 data fields 12 options 23 data storage 36 deleting files 43 profiles 34 routes 8 tracks 11 waypoints 6 display backlight 36 backlight timeout 28 screen capture...
... calendar 21 calibrating altimeter 16 compass 16 caring for the device 44 long-term storage 38 compass calibrating 14 navigating 14 setup options 15 connecting USB cable 41 wireless accessories 39 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Index wirelessly 19 creating routes 7 waypoints 6 customizing data fields 12 device settings 27-34 profiles 34 D dashboard change 18 data fields 12 options 23 data storage 36 deleting files 43 profiles 34 routes 8 tracks 11 waypoints 6 display backlight 36 backlight timeout 28 screen capture...
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... G Garmin Product Support 35 geocaches 19, 33 downloading 19 navigating 19 settings 32 GPS signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 H HomePort 40 hunting and fishing times 22 L language 3, 27 M main menu settings 19 man overboard 4 map 12 changing orientation 12 datum 32 detail 13 information 14 measuring distance 13 setup options 13 showing tracks 11 viewing routes 8 map datum coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring...
... G Garmin Product Support 35 geocaches 19, 33 downloading 19 navigating 19 settings 32 GPS signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 H HomePort 40 hunting and fishing times 22 L language 3, 27 M main menu settings 19 man overboard 4 map 12 changing orientation 12 datum 32 detail 13 information 14 measuring distance 13 setup options 13 showing tracks 11 viewing routes 8 map datum coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring...
Quick Start Manual
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Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Safe Compass Distance Make sure you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Turn on two AA batteries. Navigate a route (page 9). Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and...
Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Safe Compass Distance Make sure you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Turn on two AA batteries. Navigate a route (page 9). Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and...
