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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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.... Information in this manual may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. or its subsidiaries. microSD™ is strictly prohibited. Mac® is a registered trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, and GPSMAP® are trademarks...of such changes or improvements. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of their respective owners. or its products and to make changes in ...
.... Information in this manual may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. or its subsidiaries. microSD™ is strictly prohibited. Mac® is a registered trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries. Garmin®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, and GPSMAP® are trademarks...of such changes or improvements. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of their respective owners. or its products and to make changes in ...
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... Rocker to know the basic features. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. Record a track (page 10). 7. The small arrows (>) used in order, for product warnings and other important information. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should complete the following...
... Rocker to know the basic features. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. Record a track (page 10). 7. The small arrows (>) used in order, for product warnings and other important information. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should complete the following...
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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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... Your Language 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results (page 38). Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Turn on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Replace the battery cover. Battery Information The device operates on two AA...
... Your Language 1. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results (page 38). Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Turn on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Replace the battery cover. Battery Information The device operates on two AA...
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... to turn on and off. Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Press and hold to open area. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open the backlight status page. A question mark flashes while the device...
... to turn on and off. Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Press and hold to open area. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open the backlight status page. A question mark flashes while the device...
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... to move the map cursor. 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 MENU to the previous menu or page. QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return to open the options menu...
... to move the map cursor. 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 MENU to the previous menu or page. QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return to open the options menu...
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... 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Done. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you must create a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. 4. Press Menu. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints 1. Select Waypoints. 3. Select Done. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. From any page, press and hold MARK. 2. Select an attribute (such...
... 1. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Done. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you must create a waypoint. 1. Select a waypoint. 4. Press Menu. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints 1. Select Waypoints. 3. Select Done. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. From any page, press and hold MARK. 2. Select an attribute (such...
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... > Select First Point. 2. Select the first point in the route. 4. A route must contain at least two points. 7. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Repeat steps 2-5 until the route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to save the route. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name...
... > Select First Point. 2. Select the first point in the route. 4. A route must contain at least two points. 7. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Repeat steps 2-5 until the route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to save the route. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name...
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... Map 1. Select Delete Route. Press FIND. 2. Select Routes. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Select the route again. 5. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... Map 1. Select Delete Route. Press FIND. 2. Select Routes. 3. Viewing the Active Route 1. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Select the route again. 5. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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... detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select Go. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Marine Services. 3. Enter the street. 8. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes...
... detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select Go. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Marine Services. 3. Enter the street. 8. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes...
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... a specified time. • Auto-records tracks at a variable rate to record tracks more or less often. If you are moving. 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... Track Manager from the main menu. 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 them later.
... a specified time. • Auto-records tracks at a variable rate to record tracks more or less often. If you are moving. 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... Track Manager from the main menu. 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 them later.
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.... 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Select Tracks. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 Select Delete > Yes. Select a saved track. 4. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select what you want to save: • Save Track-saves...
.... 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Deleting a Track 1. Select a track. 3. Select Tracks. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 Select Delete > Yes. Select a saved track. 4. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select what you want to save: • Save Track-saves...
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.... Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show a perspective view. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a data field. 4. From a main page, press meNu. 2. As you travel at the top of travel , the position icon moves and leaves a track log...
.... Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show a perspective view. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a data field. 4. From a main page, press meNu. 2. As you travel at the top of travel , the position icon moves and leaves a track log...
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... Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Detail-allows you want to measure to measure distance from your map. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to redraw slowly. • Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on your current location. 3. The ...the map, press MENU. 2. note: Higher detail settings may cause the map to select how the map is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the device.
... Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Detail-allows you want to measure to measure distance from your map. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to redraw slowly. • Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on your current location. 3. The ...the map, press MENU. 2. note: Higher detail settings may cause the map to select how the map is selected, you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the device.
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..., regardless of the compass. From the compass, press MENU. 2. 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. Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing...overhead power lines. 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 To purchase additional maps, see page 38.
..., regardless of the compass. From the compass, press MENU. 2. 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. Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing...overhead power lines. 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 To purchase additional maps, see page 38.
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... north as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Press page. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Use the compass to navigate to your location. 15 You can use the compass to the object. 1. Hold the device... to the object. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
... north as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Press page. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Use the compass to navigate to your location. 15 You can use the compass to the object. 1. Hold the device... to the object. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
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... you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the...period of time, or turns the compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1.
... you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the...period of time, or turns the compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1.
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Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. See page 19 for main menu settings pages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. From any page, press MENU twice. Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change Plot ...
Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. See page 19 for main menu settings pages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. From any page, press MENU twice. Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change Plot ...
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... other helpful statistics. 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 trip computer...
... other helpful statistics. 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 trip computer...