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... all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not available or is warranted to provide reasonable protection against placing objects on the windshield. In addition, Garmin reserves Where required, other relevant provisions This Garmin product is prohibitively Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard...
... all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not available or is warranted to provide reasonable protection against placing objects on the windshield. In addition, Garmin reserves Where required, other relevant provisions This Garmin product is prohibitively Category I radiocommunication devices comply with Industry Canada Standard...
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...original or copy of the sales receipt from any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in this distributor provides local service for service. completeness of direction, distance, location or topography. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-..., voire mortelles. the right to refuse warranty claims against products or Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through an online auction. Garmin makes no warranty as a travel aid and must be returned to any country. provided by the local in-country distributor and...
...original or copy of the sales receipt from any purpose requiring precise measurement of map data in this distributor provides local service for service. completeness of direction, distance, location or topography. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-..., voire mortelles. the right to refuse warranty claims against products or Online Auction Purchases: Products purchased through an online auction. Garmin makes no warranty as a travel aid and must be returned to any country. provided by the local in-country distributor and...
Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
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... ENTER to move the map cursor. Press + to open . Getting Started Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to select options and acknowledge messages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press PAGE to the previous menu or page. Rocker + - QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK... Press QUIT to cancel or return to scroll through the main pages (page 12). Press MENU twice to zoom in on the map.
... ENTER to move the map cursor. Press + to open . Getting Started Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to select options and acknowledge messages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press PAGE to the previous menu or page. Rocker + - QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK... Press QUIT to cancel or return to scroll through the main pages (page 12). Press MENU twice to zoom in on the map.
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... leads you to save the route. Press quit to your final destination. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of the point on the map. • Move Down (or Up)-changes the order of a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. Select the first point in ...the route. 4. Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Select a route. 3. Editing a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 A route must contain at least two points. 7. Enter the new name. 5. Select an option: • Review-shows the point on ...
... leads you to save the route. Press quit to your final destination. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of the point on the map. • Move Down (or Up)-changes the order of a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. Select the first point in ...the route. 4. Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Select a route. 3. Editing a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 A route must contain at least two points. 7. Enter the new name. 5. Select an option: • Review-shows the point on ...
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... Planner. 2. Select a route. 4. Select Go. Select a point in the route to view additional details. Select Reverse Route. 4. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a route. 3. Select Stop Navigation. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a route. 3. Select the route again.... 5. Select a route. 3. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes • Insert-adds an additional point on the Map 1. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Navigating a Reverse Route 1. Press FIND. 2. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. The ...
... Planner. 2. Select a route. 4. Select Go. Select a point in the route to view additional details. Select Reverse Route. 4. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a route. 3. Select Stop Navigation. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a route. 3. Select the route again.... 5. Select a route. 3. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes • Insert-adds an additional point on the Map 1. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Navigating a Reverse Route 1. Press FIND. 2. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. The ...
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... Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. Enter the street. 8. Press FIND. 2. Press FIND. 2. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Enter the country. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the house number. 7. Finding Marine Services 1. Enter the city or postal code. Additional...
... Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. Enter the street. 8. Press FIND. 2. Press FIND. 2. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Enter the country. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Enter the house number. 7. Finding Marine Services 1. Enter the city or postal code. Additional...
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...fills up the device memory quicker. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. 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. Select an option to...
...fills up the device memory quicker. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. 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. Select an option to...
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...to save : • Save Track-saves the entire active track. • Save Portion-allows you can navigate using it. 1. Select a track. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save a ...From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 4. Select Tracks. 3. Select an option: • View Map-shows the current track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. Deleting a Track 1. Viewing the Current Track ...
...to save : • Save Track-saves the entire active track. • Save Portion-allows you can navigate using it. 1. Select a track. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save a ...From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select a saved track. 4. Select Tracks. 3. Select an option: • View Map-shows the current track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. Deleting a Track 1. Viewing the Current Track ...
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... show north at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to operate this device is found on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. Select ...Change Data Fields. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From a main page, press meNu. 2. Follow the on the map. For data field descriptions, see page 23. 1. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3.
... show north at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to operate this device is found on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. Select ...Change Data Fields. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From a main page, press meNu. 2. Follow the on the map. For data field descriptions, see page 23. 1. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3.
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...the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Detail-allows you to select the text size for optimal use on your current location. 3. The distance appears at or below the selected zoom level. ◦◦ Text Size-allows you to stop measuring. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual ...Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select how the map is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels...
...the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Detail-allows you to select the text size for optimal use on your current location. 3. The distance appears at or below the selected zoom level. ◦◦ Text Size-allows you to stop measuring. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual ...Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select how the map is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels...
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...cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward the top of the direction you are traveling directly toward the top of the... electronic compass, you to your destination. To purchase additional maps, see page 38. From the compass, press MENU. 2. Compass When navigating to a ...
...cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward the top of the direction you are traveling directly toward the top of the... electronic compass, you to your destination. To purchase additional maps, see page 38. From the compass, press MENU. 2. Compass When navigating to a ...
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This option is displayed in multicolor or single color. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite The satellite page shows your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map-allows you to mark your current track toward the top of the screen.... the moon phase. You can use this location to select whether the satellite page is available only when you turn the GPS on the map. Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to create routes or search for saved locations...
This option is displayed in multicolor or single color. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite The satellite page shows your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map-allows you to mark your current track toward the top of the screen.... the moon phase. You can use this location to select whether the satellite page is available only when you turn the GPS on the map. Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to create routes or search for saved locations...
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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...
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...
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... The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to take screen captures on the device screens. • Main, Setup, ... a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Marine Settings From the main menu, select Setup >...
... The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to take screen captures on the device screens. • Main, Setup, ... a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Marine Settings From the main menu, select Setup >...
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• Spot Soundings-allows you to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup-sets the anchor drag alarm, off course by a specified distance. 1. Select Done. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. From the main menu, ... Off Course Alarm You can set an alarm to sound when you are off course alarm, deep water alarm, and shallow water alarm. Select Done. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can set...
• Spot Soundings-allows you to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup-sets the anchor drag alarm, off course by a specified distance. 1. Select Done. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. From the main menu, ... Off Course Alarm You can set an alarm to sound when you are off course alarm, deep water alarm, and shallow water alarm. Select Done. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can set...
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... Enter. Select Remove. 4. Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device 4.
... Enter. Select Remove. 4. Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device 4.
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...◦◦ Elevation/Distance-records elevation changes over a distance. ◦◦ Barometric Pressure-records barometric pressure over a period of time. 32 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15... using. Customizing Your Device • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84.
...◦◦ Elevation/Distance-records elevation changes over a distance. ◦◦ Barometric Pressure-records barometric pressure over a period of time. 32 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts. ◦◦ Save Always-records pressure data every 15... using. Customizing Your Device • Position Format-sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is WGS 84.
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... found. Guidance Method-allows you to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance- GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 33 calculates on-road routes that require minimal time to select a guidance method for variances in map position accuracy (requires routable maps). • Off Road Transitions ◦◦ Auto-automatically routes you to the next...
... found. Guidance Method-allows you to drive. ◦◦ On Road For Distance- GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 33 calculates on-road routes that require minimal time to select a guidance method for variances in map position accuracy (requires routable maps). • Off Road Transitions ◦◦ Auto-automatically routes you to the next...
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...lithium batteries when operating the device in the product box for several months, remove the batteries. Use the Rocker to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for the device may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Selecting the Battery Type 1. Buying Optional ...plan to use the device for product warnings and other important information. Appendix 2. The temperature rating for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. 38 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
...lithium batteries when operating the device in the product box for several months, remove the batteries. Use the Rocker to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for the device may exceed the usable range of their capacity as temperature decreases. Selecting the Battery Type 1. Buying Optional ...plan to use the device for product warnings and other important information. Appendix 2. The temperature rating for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. 38 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual