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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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... part of this and other countries. Information in this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of this document is a registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Windows® is a trademark of Garmin. or its products and to make changes in...
... part of this and other countries. Information in this manual or any unauthorized commercial distribution of this document is a registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Windows® is a trademark of Garmin. or its products and to make changes in...
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Table 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 ...
Table 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 ...
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... Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 14). See page 5. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. The small arrows... text indicate that you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Select Delete > Yes." Record...
... Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Calibrate the compass (page 14). See page 5. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. The small arrows... text indicate that you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Select Delete > Yes." Record...
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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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... On or Off Press and hold . For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 37). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Slide the latch on the unit. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Turn on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover...
... On or Off Press and hold . For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 37). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Slide the latch on the unit. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Turn on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover...
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... area. 2. Quickly press to turn on and off. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to store your location. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... area. 2. Quickly press to turn on and off. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to store your location. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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Getting Started Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to scroll through the main pages (page 12). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 to zoom out on the map. Press PAGE to move the map cursor. Press and hold MARK to select options and acknowledge messages. Rocker + - Press + ...
Getting Started Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to scroll through the main pages (page 12). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 to zoom out on the map. Press PAGE to move the map cursor. Press and hold MARK to select options and acknowledge messages. Rocker + - Press + ...
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From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Done. Press Menu. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a waypoint. 4. Select Done. Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select Go. Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. ...
From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select Done. Press Menu. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a waypoint. 4. Select Done. Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Select Go. Select a waypoint. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. ...
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... Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of the point on the route. Select Done. Routes A route is complete. Press quit to your final destination. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Select a route. 3. Select Edit Route. 4. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Use. 5. Repeat steps 2-5 until the...
... Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of the point on the route. Select Done. Routes A route is complete. Press quit to your final destination. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Select a route. 3. Select Edit Route. 4. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select Use. 5. Repeat steps 2-5 until the...
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... before the point you are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Viewing a Route on the route. Select Routes. 3. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Delete Route. Select a route. 4. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes • Insert-adds an additional point on...
... before the point you are editing. • Remove-removes the point from the route. Viewing a Route on the route. Select Routes. 3. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Delete Route. Select a route. 4. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes • Insert-adds an additional point on...
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... 5. Select a category. 4. Enter the house number. 7. Enter the street. 8. Select Marine Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Press FIND. 2. Enter the country. 4. Select the city. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps... to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. ...
... 5. Select a category. 4. Enter the house number. 7. Enter the street. 8. Select Marine Services. 3. Select a destination. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Press FIND. 2. Enter the country. 4. Select the city. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps... to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. ...
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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. Managing Track Log Recording 1. Select an option: ..., select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. 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 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. You can save these tracks and navigate 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. Managing Track Log Recording 1. Select an option: ..., select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. 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 Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. You can save these tracks and navigate to them later.
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... on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. Saving the Current Track 1. Select a track. 3. Select Tracks. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select Delete > Yes. Press FIND. 2. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Navigating...
... on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. Saving the Current Track 1. Select a track. 3. Select Tracks. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Select Delete > Yes. Press FIND. 2. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Navigating...
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... main pages. As you travel at the top of travel , the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Changing the Map Orientation 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the map, press MENU. 2. Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on the map. Select Change Data Fields...
... main pages. As you travel at the top of travel , the position icon moves and leaves a track log (trail). Changing the Map Orientation 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the map, press MENU. 2. Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on the map. Select Change Data Fields...
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... map, press menu, and select Setup Map. • Map Orientation-allows you 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. Press quit to . note: Higher detail... select the text size for optimal use on the map (if available) or turns off shading. 13 When Off is displayed (page 12). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select when to measure distance from your map. Measuring Distance You can move the...
... map, press menu, and select Setup Map. • Map Orientation-allows you 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. Press quit to . note: Higher detail... select the text size for optimal use on the map (if available) or turns off shading. 13 When Off is displayed (page 12). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select when to measure distance from your map. Measuring Distance You can move the...
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...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 When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes...purchase additional maps, see page 38. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. From the compass, press MENU. 2. Follow the on the device...
...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 When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes...purchase additional maps, see page 38. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. From the compass, press MENU. 2. Follow the on the device...
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... the compass to your location. 15 Follow the bearing pointer to navigate an active route. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Compass Setup Options From the compass, press menu, and select...
... the compass to your location. 15 Follow the bearing pointer to navigate an active route. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Compass Setup Options From the compass, press menu, and select...
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... barometric altimeter if you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Elevation Plot note: The elevation plot page is displayed. ◦◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the...
... barometric altimeter if you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Elevation Plot note: The elevation plot page is displayed. ◦◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the...
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... a period of time. • Adjust Zoom Ranges-adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page. From any page, press MENU twice. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Using the...
... a period of time. • Adjust Zoom Ranges-adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page. From any page, press MENU twice. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Using the...