Owner's Manual
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... Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Marine Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. Select Go. Press FIND. 2. Select the city. Enter the street. 8. Select Go. Select a category. 4. Enter the house number. 7. Press FIND. 2. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. Finding Marine Services 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the...
... Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Marine Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. Select Go. Press FIND. 2. Select the city. Enter the street. 8. Select Go. Select a category. 4. Enter the house number. 7. Press FIND. 2. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. Finding Marine Services 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the...
Owner's Manual
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Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your tracks. 5. You can view archived or loaded tracks ... menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Recording Interval. 6. Select an option to record tracks more or less...
Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your tracks. 5. You can view archived or loaded tracks ... menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Recording Interval. 6. Select an option to record tracks more or less...
Owner's Manual
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... device to another compatible device. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 From the main menu, select Geocaches. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions to download geocaches to a Geocache 1. Connect your computer (page 40). 3. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. From the main...
... device to another compatible device. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 From the main menu, select Geocaches. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Follow the on -screen instructions to download geocaches to a Geocache 1. Connect your computer (page 40). 3. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. From the main...
Owner's Manual
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You can use this location to select whether the satellite page is displayed in multicolor or single color. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of the screen or oriented with the moon phase. Satellite ...Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to mark your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. This option is available only when you turn the GPS on the map. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map...
You can use this location to select whether the satellite page is displayed in multicolor or single color. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite The satellite page shows your current track toward the top of the screen or oriented with the moon phase. Satellite ...Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to mark your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. This option is available only when you turn the GPS on the map. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map...
Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 27 System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets ...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 output and input. ...European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device.
GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 27 System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets ...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 output and input. ...European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device.
Owner's Manual
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From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. 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 ... charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Display Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-see page 38. • Battery Save-...
From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. 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 ... charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Display Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Display. • Backlight Timeout-see page 38. • Battery Save-...
Owner's Manual
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...8226; In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. by phone at 0808 2380000. Updating the Software You must connect the device to your data or settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 35 Go to update the... software (page 40). 1. Appendix Viewing Important Device Information You can contact Garmin Product Support if you by completing our online registration today. • Go ...
...8226; In the USA, go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. by phone at 0808 2380000. Updating the Software You must connect the device to your data or settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 35 Go to update the... software (page 40). 1. Appendix Viewing Important Device Information You can contact Garmin Product Support if you by completing our online registration today. • Go ...
Owner's Manual
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NOTE: To change the backlight settings, see page 38. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. USB and serial Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 38. Using the Backlight The backlight is required. Up to 20 ...
NOTE: To change the backlight settings, see page 38. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. USB and serial Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 38. Using the Backlight The backlight is required. Up to 20 ...
Owner's Manual
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... rating for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. 38 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Selecting the Battery Type 1. Buying Optional Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for the device may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Select...
... rating for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. 38 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Selecting the Battery Type 1. Buying Optional Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for the device may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Select...
Owner's Manual
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... you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move 10 m away from other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 Bring the device... within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Fitness. Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that are ...
... you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move 10 m away from other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 Bring the device... within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Fitness. Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that are ...
Owner's Manual
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... remove the battery cover and the batteries. 2. File Types The device supports the following file types: • Files from the Garmin POI Loader. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can go near other accessories. Slide the latch on the... Card You can purchase microSD memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer. Go to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. 1. Slide down and pull out the metal cover. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... remove the battery cover and the batteries. 2. File Types The device supports the following file types: • Files from the Garmin POI Loader. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can go near other accessories. Slide the latch on the... Card You can purchase microSD memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer. Go to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. 1. Slide down and pull out the metal cover. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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.../volumes. 1. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Browse your computer into the mini-USB port. Transferring Files to Your Computer After you have connected the device to your computer, you can copy and paste files from your computer for the file. 2. Select Edit > Paste. 42 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select...
.../volumes. 1. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Browse your computer into the mini-USB port. Transferring Files to Your Computer After you have connected the device to your computer, you can copy and paste files from your computer for the file. 2. Select Edit > Paste. 42 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select...
Owner's Manual
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... computer (page 40). 1. Before you can delete files, you must connect the device to the Trash . 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 43 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Press the Delete key on your computer. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 2. Attaching the Wrist Strap 1. Select the files. 4. Deleting Files NOTICE Your device...
... computer (page 40). 1. Before you can delete files, you must connect the device to the Trash . 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 43 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Press the Delete key on your computer. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 2. Attaching the Wrist Strap 1. Select the files. 4. Deleting Files NOTICE Your device...
Owner's Manual
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...the batteries. reset the device? Press and hold the Rocker while you should see a new removable disk drive in USB mass storage mode? GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 45 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen or buttons do not last Decrease the backlight settings (page 37). I want to ...the customized settings back to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and the USB symbol. Turn off the device. 3. The batteries do 1. Remain stationary for 10 seconds or until the device goes ...
...the batteries. reset the device? Press and hold the Rocker while you should see a new removable disk drive in USB mass storage mode? GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 45 Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen or buttons do not last Decrease the backlight settings (page 37). I want to ...the customized settings back to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and the USB symbol. Turn off the device. 3. The batteries do 1. Remain stationary for 10 seconds or until the device goes ...
Owner's Manual
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If you have several network drives mapped on your Garmin dealer. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to assign drive letters. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin drives. or accessories. Appendix Problem Solution I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. GPS antenna. 46 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to your Garmin dealer.
If you have several network drives mapped on your Garmin dealer. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to assign drive letters. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin drives. or accessories. Appendix Problem Solution I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. GPS antenna. 46 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to your Garmin dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... profiles 34 routes 7 waypoints 6 elevation plot 11, 16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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... button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... profiles 34 routes 7 waypoints 6 elevation plot 11, 16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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... button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual
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Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. More Information You can go to www.garmin.com to verify that it operates correctly when the device is operating. Battery Information The device operates on the device (page 3). 3. Use alkaline, NiMH, or ... on two AA batteries. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. 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. Slide the latch on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover...
Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. More Information You can go to www.garmin.com to verify that it operates correctly when the device is operating. Battery Information The device operates on the device (page 3). 3. Use alkaline, NiMH, or ... on two AA batteries. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. 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. Slide the latch on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover...
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...time you have saved. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Routing > Guidance Method. 2. Select Change Data Fields. 3. About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you each main page. Select a waypoint. 4. Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen...use , that follows the roads, or that you begin navigating. 1. For data field descriptions, see the GPSMAP 78 Owner's Manual. 1. Press enter. 5. Select an option. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual You can select a guidance method that is for off-road use the search menu to ...
...time you have saved. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Routing > Guidance Method. 2. Select Change Data Fields. 3. About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you each main page. Select a waypoint. 4. Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen...use , that follows the roads, or that you begin navigating. 1. For data field descriptions, see the GPSMAP 78 Owner's Manual. 1. Press enter. 5. Select an option. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual You can select a guidance method that is for off-road use the search menu to ...
Quick Start Manual
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... Support if you have any of your GPSMAP 78 screen or buttons stop responding, you can reset the device. 1. Registering Your Device Help us better support you by phone at 0808 2380000. • In Europe, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.... Remove the batteries. 2. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Resetting the Device If your data or settings. Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 11
... Support if you have any of your GPSMAP 78 screen or buttons stop responding, you can reset the device. 1. Registering Your Device Help us better support you by phone at 0808 2380000. • In Europe, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.... Remove the batteries. 2. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Resetting the Device If your data or settings. Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 11