Owner's Manual
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...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... and Settings 19 Geocaches 19 Share Wirelessly 19 Proximity Alarms 20 Profile Change 20 Area Calculation 20 Satellite 21 Additional Main Menu Tools..... 21 Customizing Your Device. 23 Customizing Data Fields.......... 23 Data Field Options 23 System Settings...
...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... and Settings 19 Geocaches 19 Share Wirelessly 19 Proximity Alarms 20 Profile Change 20 Area Calculation 20 Satellite 21 Additional Main Menu Tools..... 21 Customizing Your Device. 23 Customizing Data Fields.......... 23 Data Field Options 23 System Settings...
Owner's Manual
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Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should select a series of items in a list, and then press ENTER. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. See page 5. Record a track (page 10). 7. When using your device the first time, you are...
Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should select a series of items in a list, and then press ENTER. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. See page 5. Record a track (page 10). 7. When using your device the first time, you are...
Owner's Manual
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...location as a waypoint and begin navigation to store your location. 4. Press and hold to acquire signals. 1. Go outdoors to open area. 2. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. 4 Buttons Button FIND/MOB Description Press FIND to an open the search menu....Quickly press to open the backlight status page. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to turn on and off. Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual If necessary, turn the device on...
...location as a waypoint and begin navigation to store your location. 4. Press and hold to acquire signals. 1. Go outdoors to open area. 2. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. 4 Buttons Button FIND/MOB Description Press FIND to an open the search menu....Quickly press to open the backlight status page. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to turn on and off. Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual If necessary, turn the device on...
Owner's Manual
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... on Mac computers. How do 1. My device does not acquire satellite signals. 1. Continue pressing the Rocker for several minutes. Reinstall the batteries. On your computer, you connect the device to your data or settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 45 Note: This does not erase... any of parking garages and away from your computer. 2. The batteries do I 2. On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and the USB symbol. Appendix Troubleshooting...
... on Mac computers. How do 1. My device does not acquire satellite signals. 1. Continue pressing the Rocker for several minutes. Reinstall the batteries. On your computer, you connect the device to your data or settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 45 Note: This does not erase... any of parking garages and away from your computer. 2. The batteries do I 2. On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and the USB symbol. Appendix Troubleshooting...
Owner's Manual
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Index A accessories 38, 46 fitness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 ... 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...
Index A accessories 38, 46 fitness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 ... 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...
Quick Start Manual
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...device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. Safe Compass Distance ... the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Installing the Batteries 1. Slide the latch on two AA batteries. More Information You can go to www.garmin.com to download the latest...
...device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for best results. Acquire satellites (page 3). 4. Safe Compass Distance ... the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. Installing the Batteries 1. Slide the latch on two AA batteries. More Information You can go to www.garmin.com to download the latest...
Quick Start Manual
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...area. 2. Wait while the device searches for satellites. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Replace the battery cover. Turn on the device. 3. Use the Rocker to acquire signals. 1. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to select a language. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. A question mark flashes while the ..., observing polarity. 3. For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 10). The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. 2. If necessary, turn on the unit. 2.
...area. 2. Wait while the device searches for satellites. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Replace the battery cover. Turn on the device. 3. Use the Rocker to acquire signals. 1. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to select a language. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. A question mark flashes while the ..., observing polarity. 3. For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 10). The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. 2. If necessary, turn on the unit. 2.