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GPSMAP® 78 series owner's manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc
GPSMAP® 78 series owner's manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc
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... in order, for product warnings and other important information. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Use the Rocker to know the basic features. 1. Turn on the unit. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in the product box...
... in order, for product warnings and other important information. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Use the Rocker to know the basic features. 1. Turn on the unit. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in the product box...
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Getting Started Device Overview Internal antenna Buttons Display 2 MCX connector for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) Battery compartment microSD™ card slot (under batteries) GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started Device Overview Internal antenna Buttons Display 2 MCX connector for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) Battery compartment microSD™ card slot (under batteries) GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results (page 38). Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. Replace the battery cover. Use ...
Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results (page 38). Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. Replace the battery cover. Use ...
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... for satellites. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open the backlight status page. Quickly press to acquire signals. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... for satellites. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open the backlight status page. Quickly press to acquire signals. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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Press PAGE to save your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold MARK to scroll through the main pages (page 12). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press ENTER to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main menu (from any page). Press + to ...
Press PAGE to save your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold MARK to scroll through the main pages (page 12). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press ENTER to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main menu (from any page). Press + to ...
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From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Press Menu. 4. Select a waypoint. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Done. From any page, press and hold MARK. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you ...
From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Press Menu. 4. Select a waypoint. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Done. From any page, press and hold MARK. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you ...
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... Edit Route. 4. Select a point. 5. Select an option: • Review-shows the point on the map. • Move Down (or Up)-changes the order of a Route 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7
... Edit Route. 4. Select a point. 5. Select an option: • Review-shows the point on the map. • Move Down (or Up)-changes the order of a Route 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7
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... 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Select Reverse Route. 4. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select Routes. 3. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Delete Route. Select Stop Navigation. Select a route. 3. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a route. 3. Select View Map. 6. Navigating a Reverse Route 1. From...
... 1. Viewing the Active Route 1. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Select Reverse Route. 4. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select Routes. 3. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Delete Route. Select Stop Navigation. Select a route. 3. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a route. 3. Select View Map. 6. Navigating a Reverse Route 1. From...
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... all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Select Go. Select Go. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select a category. 4. Press FIND. 2. The detailed maps contain millions...
... all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Select Go. Select Go. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select a category. 4. Press FIND. 2. The detailed maps contain millions...
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If you are moving. Select Record Method. 4. Select an option to them later. 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. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > ... On Map. Managing Track Log Recording 1. 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 You can save these tracks and navigate to record tracks more or less often. You can view archived or loaded tracks by...
If you are moving. Select Record Method. 4. Select an option to them later. 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. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > ... On Map. Managing Track Log Recording 1. 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 You can save these tracks and navigate to record tracks more or less often. You can view archived or loaded tracks by...
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.... 3. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select Tracks. 3. Select Delete > Yes. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save a track (page 11) before you to select a portion of the current track to...
.... 3. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select Tracks. 3. Select Delete > Yes. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save a track (page 11) before you to select a portion of the current track to...
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... to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show a perspective view. Changing the Map Orientation 1. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint names and symbols also appear on the main pages. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Using the Main Pages Using the Main...
... to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show a perspective view. Changing the Map Orientation 1. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Waypoint names and symbols also appear on the main pages. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Using the Main Pages Using the Main...
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... automatically begins measuring from the current location. 1. Move the cursor to select the text size for optimal use on your current location. 3. Select Measure Distance. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map. • Advanced Map...
... automatically begins measuring from the current location. 1. Move the cursor to select the text size for optimal use on your current location. 3. Select Measure Distance. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map. • Advanced Map...
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... moving . Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward the top of the direction you to your destination. From the compass... the on the device. 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
... moving . Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward the top of the direction you to your destination. From the compass... the on the device. 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
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... compass reading to navigate an active route. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Use the compass to navigate to your location. 15 You can use...
... compass reading to navigate an active route. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Use the compass to navigate to your location. 15 You can use...
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... to a GPS compass when you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set...;). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.
... to a GPS compass when you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set...;). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer-allows you to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.
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From any page, press MENU twice. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. Using the Main Pages • Reset-resets the ...
From any page, press MENU twice. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. Using the Main Pages • Reset-resets the ...
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note: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (page 20). 18 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. • Big Numbers-changes the size of the numbers shown on the ...
note: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (page 20). 18 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. • Big Numbers-changes the size of the numbers shown on the ...
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... and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Go to another compatible device. Select a geocache. 4. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. From the main menu, select Share...
... and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Go to another compatible device. Select a geocache. 4. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. From the main menu, select Share...
