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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
Owner's Manual
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Quickly press to store your location. 4. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to open the backlight status page. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Press and hold to open the backlight status page. Quickly press to turn on and off. When...
Quickly press to store your location. 4. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to open the backlight status page. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Press and hold to open the backlight status page. Quickly press to turn on and off. When...
Owner's Manual
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...;◦ Course indicates your relationship to a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-allows you to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the compass off. • Select To...-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. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. Follow...
...;◦ Course indicates your relationship to a course line leading to a destination. • Compass-allows you to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the compass off. • Select To...-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. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. Follow...
Owner's Manual
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...Follow the on-screen instructions to download geocaches to your device. Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6. You must be within 10 feet (3 m) of treasure hunting, in . 5. Follow the on the ... Menu Features and Settings Navigating to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on -screen instructions. From ...
...Follow the on-screen instructions to download geocaches to your device. Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6. You must be within 10 feet (3 m) of treasure hunting, in . 5. Follow the on the ... Menu Features and Settings Navigating to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on -screen instructions. From ...
Owner's Manual
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...this location to select whether the satellite page is available only when you turn the GPS on the map. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to turn off . • Track Up-indicates whether satellites are... shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen. • Single Color-allows you to mark your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map-allows you to create routes or search for saved locations...
...this location to select whether the satellite page is available only when you turn the GPS on the map. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21 Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On-allows you to turn off . • Track Up-indicates whether satellites are... shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen. • Single Color-allows you to mark your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Main Menu Features and Settings • Set Location On Map-allows you to create routes or search for saved locations...
Owner's Manual
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... Fields. 3. Select a data field. 4. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of ascent. The remaining battery power. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent -...uncalibrated environmental pressure. The calibrated current pressure. The maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute. The direction from your GPS location is accurate to a destination. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You...
... Fields. 3. Select a data field. 4. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of ascent. The remaining battery power. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent -...uncalibrated environmental pressure. The calibrated current pressure. The maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute. The direction from your GPS location is accurate to a destination. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You...
Owner's Manual
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... your final destination. The glide ratio required to your current location above or below sea level. required) 24 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Maximum **Descent - ETA at Destination The estimated time of the GPS signal. GPS Signal Strength The strength of day you will reach your current position and elevation to Dest. Customizing Your...
... your final destination. The glide ratio required to your current location above or below sea level. required) 24 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Maximum **Descent - ETA at Destination The estimated time of the GPS signal. GPS Signal Strength The strength of day you will reach your current position and elevation to Dest. Customizing Your...
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... to acquire data (page 27). Maximum The maximum speed reached since last reset. Sunset The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. The data field arrow points in the direction of the device while moving since last reset. The average speed of the...time zone, and daylight saving time). 25 Overall Your average speed Avg. Temperature - Water The temperature of day based on your GPS position. Speed - GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Speed - Time of Day The current time of the water. Data Field ...
... to acquire data (page 27). Maximum The maximum speed reached since last reset. Sunset The time of sunrise based on your GPS position. The data field arrow points in the direction of the device while moving since last reset. The average speed of the...time zone, and daylight saving time). 25 Overall Your average speed Avg. Temperature - Water The temperature of day based on your GPS position. Speed - GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Speed - Time of Day The current time of the water. Data Field ...
Owner's Manual
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...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. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input. ◦...System. • GPS-sets the GPS to accept DGPS Differential Global Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
...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. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input. ◦...System. • GPS-sets the GPS to accept DGPS Differential Global Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
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... select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. Removing a Page 1. Select Remove. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device 4. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless...
... select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. • Time Zone-allows you to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. Removing a Page 1. Select Remove. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Customizing Your Device 4. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless...
Owner's Manual
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Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to maximize battery power. 1. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) ... the backlight status page. Maximizing Battery Life Using the Battery Save Option Use the battery save battery power and prolong battery life. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 37 Radio frequency/ protocol GPS accuracy DGPS Altimeter 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use of screen backlighting can adjust the backlight...
Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to maximize battery power. 1. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) ... the backlight status page. Maximizing Battery Life Using the Battery Save Option Use the battery save battery power and prolong battery life. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 37 Radio frequency/ protocol GPS accuracy DGPS Altimeter 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use of screen backlighting can adjust the backlight...
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If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. GPS antenna. 46 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual or accessories. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. See the Help file for your Garmin drives. Appendix Problem Solution I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives.
If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. GPS antenna. 46 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual or accessories. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. See the Help file for your Garmin drives. Appendix Problem Solution I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives.
Owner's Manual
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... 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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... button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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... button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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... 7 guidance method 33 navigating 8 settings 33 S satellite signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 AutoLocate 21 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 saving tracks 11 search menu 4, 6 Sight 'N Go 15 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Index software updating 35 version 35 specifications 36 stopwatch 22 sun and moon times 21 system settings 27...
... 7 guidance method 33 navigating 8 settings 33 S satellite signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 AutoLocate 21 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 saving tracks 11 search menu 4, 6 Sight 'N Go 15 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Index software updating 35 version 35 specifications 36 stopwatch 22 sun and moon times 21 system settings 27...
Quick Start Manual
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... the device searches for satellites. 2. Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . If necessary, turn on the unit. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual A question mark flashes while the device determines your location. 4. Replace the battery cover. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60... seconds to select a language. Go outdoors to open area. 2. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Setting Your Language 1. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength.
... the device searches for satellites. 2. Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . If necessary, turn on the unit. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual A question mark flashes while the device determines your location. 4. Replace the battery cover. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60... seconds to select a language. Go outdoors to open area. 2. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. Setting Your Language 1. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength.