Important Safety and Product Information
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...time spent viewing the device screen while driving. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where the unsecured on the windshield. • Always use of the device/battery in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation..., such as the real-time clock. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not place the device in a safe manner. Important Safety and Product Information Warning Failure to...
...time spent viewing the device screen while driving. • Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag. (See diagram.) Do not mount Do not place where the unsecured on the windshield. • Always use of the device/battery in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation..., such as the real-time clock. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for driver attentiveness and good judgement. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Do not place the device in a safe manner. Important Safety and Product Information Warning Failure to...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... a residential installation. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the road. Canada Standard RSS-210. FCC Compliance This device complies with the essential requirements and other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by turning the mounts on , the user is in compliance Limited Warranty with part 15 of Garmin. Operation is no...
... a residential installation. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could Map Data Information Garmin uses a combination of the road. Canada Standard RSS-210. FCC Compliance This device complies with the essential requirements and other acts of nature or external causes; (iv) damage caused by service performed by turning the mounts on , the user is in compliance Limited Warranty with part 15 of Garmin. Operation is no...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the sales receipt from any Garmin warranty service station....installation de l'appareil dans un véhicule, placez- Ne placez pas l'appareil devant ou audessus d'un airbag (voir le schéma). Write the tracking number clearly on the country. N'installez pas l'appareil la zone de déploiement airbag. dans d'un le fixer. • Il se peut que le support...
... YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the sales receipt from any Garmin warranty service station....installation de l'appareil dans un véhicule, placez- Ne placez pas l'appareil devant ou audessus d'un airbag (voir le schéma). Write the tracking number clearly on the country. N'installez pas l'appareil la zone de déploiement airbag. dans d'un le fixer. • Il se peut que le support...
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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... satellites (page 4). 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Use the Rocker to press something in a list, and then press ENTER. Turn on the unit. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide...
... satellites (page 4). 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Use the Rocker to press something in a list, and then press ENTER. Turn on the unit. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide...
Owner's Manual
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... Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Marine Services. 3. Select Go. Press FIND. 2. Enter the house number. 7. Finding Marine Services 1. Press FIND. 2. Select the city. Select a category. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the country. 4. Enter the street. 8. Select a destination. 5. Select Go. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes...
... Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Marine Services. 3. Select Go. Press FIND. 2. Enter the house number. 7. Finding Marine Services 1. Press FIND. 2. Select the city. Select a category. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the country. 4. Enter the street. 8. Select a destination. 5. Select Go. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes...
Owner's Manual
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... position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Follow the on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. From the map, press MENU. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Change Data Fields. 3. As you travel at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show your location on the map. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to show a perspective view. Restoring Default Page Settings...
... position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Follow the on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. From the map, press MENU. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Change Data Fields. 3. As you travel at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show your location on the map. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to show a perspective view. Restoring Default Page Settings...
Owner's Manual
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... a destination, the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the direction you...
... a destination, the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the direction you...
Owner's Manual
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... at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to a GPS compass when you know the...
... at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to a GPS compass when you know the...
Owner's Manual
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... factory settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. Using the Main Pages • Reset-resets the elevation plot 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. Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change Plot Type-sets the type of data...
... factory settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. Using the Main Pages • Reset-resets the elevation plot 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. Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change Plot Type-sets the type of data...
Owner's Manual
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... Setting a Profile 1. Your current profile is indicated on the page. 2. Area Calculation Calculating the Size of the area you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields, units of measurement, or position settings, they are saved automatically as part of the profile you can save the track to calculate. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Done. For more information about...
... Setting a Profile 1. Your current profile is indicated on the page. 2. Area Calculation Calculating the Size of the area you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields, units of measurement, or position settings, they are saved automatically as part of the profile you can save the track to calculate. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Done. For more information about...
Owner's Manual
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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. 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
Owner's Manual
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.... Time of Day The current time of the device while moving since last reset. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Speed - Temperature - A running tally of the next waypoint or turn. The average speed of day based on your GPS position. Sunset The time of travel. Speed - Overall Your average speed Avg. Data Field Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Description Displays the current position in the selected position format. The data...
.... Time of Day The current time of the device while moving since last reset. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Speed - Temperature - A running tally of the next waypoint or turn. The average speed of day based on your GPS position. Sunset The time of travel. Speed - Overall Your average speed Avg. Data Field Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Description Displays the current position in the selected position format. The data...
Owner's Manual
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... main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to accept DGPS Differential Global Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. 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...
... main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to accept DGPS Differential Global Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. 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...
Owner's Manual
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... main menu, select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to customize the key tones, message beeps, or turn off tones. From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to take screen captures on the device screens. • Main, Setup, Find Style-allows you to select how the main menu, setup menu...
... main menu, select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to customize the key tones, message beeps, or turn off tones. From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to take screen captures on the device screens. • Main, Setup, Find Style-allows you to select how the main menu, setup menu...
Owner's Manual
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.... Enter a distance. 4. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. Select Done. Enter a distance. 4. You can select On to show NOAA or IALA symbols on and set an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored. 1. • Spot Soundings-allows you to turn spot soundings on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup-sets the anchor drag alarm, off course by a specified distance. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
.... Enter a distance. 4. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. Select Done. Enter a distance. 4. You can select On to show NOAA or IALA symbols on and set an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored. 1. • Spot Soundings-allows you to turn spot soundings on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup-sets the anchor drag alarm, off course by a specified distance. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
Owner's Manual
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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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... AA batteries. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Navigate a route (page 9). More Information You can go to www.garmin.com to download the latest manuals. Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Turn on the device (page 3). 3. Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Safe Compass Distance Make...
... AA batteries. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Navigate a route (page 9). More Information You can go to www.garmin.com to download the latest manuals. Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Turn on the device (page 3). 3. Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Safe Compass Distance Make...