Owner's Manual
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...4 Attaching the Wrist Strap........... 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Adjusting the Backlight 5 Using the GPS 72H 6 Creating and Using Waypoints... 6 Using GO TO 9 Using Tracks 9 Creating Routes 11 The Main Pages 13 Map Page 14 Compass Page 16 Highway Page 17 Active Route Page 18 GPS Information Page 19 Settings 20 Trip Computer 20 Tracks 21 Points 21 Routes 22 Proximity 22 Celestial 23 System Info 23 Setup 24 Data Field Options 30 Marine Navigation 34 Mounting the GPS 72H 34 Receiving Marine Data 37 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 38 GPS 72H Owner's Manual iii
...4 Attaching the Wrist Strap........... 5 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Adjusting the Backlight 5 Using the GPS 72H 6 Creating and Using Waypoints... 6 Using GO TO 9 Using Tracks 9 Creating Routes 11 The Main Pages 13 Map Page 14 Compass Page 16 Highway Page 17 Active Route Page 18 GPS Information Page 19 Settings 20 Trip Computer 20 Tracks 21 Points 21 Routes 22 Proximity 22 Celestial 23 System Info 23 Setup 24 Data Field Options 30 Marine Navigation 34 Mounting the GPS 72H 34 Receiving Marine Data 37 Connecting the Power/Data Cable 38 GPS 72H Owner's Manual iii
Owner's Manual
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... location coordinates. 4. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Select OK. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. You can edit waypoints to show the waypoint name on the map. To edit a waypoint: 1. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. Press ENTER. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to mark...
... location coordinates. 4. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Select OK. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. You can edit waypoints to show the waypoint name on the map. To edit a waypoint: 1. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. Press ENTER. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to mark...
Owner's Manual
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...2 Select Save > Entire Log. Select OK. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Save. 3. To view a track on the map: 1. Select a track to save from the list. 4. To save the entire track log: 1. Select the portion of the track log to view. 3. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to create an...
...2 Select Save > Entire Log. Select OK. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Save. 3. To view a track on the map: 1. Select a track to save from the list. 4. To save the entire track log: 1. Select the portion of the track log to view. 3. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Distance, Time, or Auto. Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to create an...
Owner's Manual
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...the track. Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. Select OK to automatically create a route. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Press MENU to 50 routes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 Press ENTER. Select New. 3. Select Original or Reverse. The GPS 72H can store up to add a waypoint from the map or from your destination. Create or modify a route using MapSource® mapping. Select TracBack. 3. To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. Use the rocker to position the map pointer to a track point that lead you want to a route. Creating Routes A route is...
...the track. Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. Select OK to automatically create a route. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Press MENU to 50 routes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 Press ENTER. Select New. 3. Select Original or Reverse. The GPS 72H can store up to add a waypoint from the map or from your destination. Create or modify a route using MapSource® mapping. Select TracBack. 3. To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. Use the rocker to position the map pointer to a track point that lead you want to a route. Creating Routes A route is...
Owner's Manual
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... view the map with north up: 1. From the Map page, press MENU. 2. From the Main Menu, select Tracks > Clear. 2. The Main Pages Map Page Data Fields Position icon Zoom scale Map Page Map pointer Your position on the map. Select Yes. From the Map page, press MENU > select Measure Distance. 2. To measure the distance between the two points appears in . As you want to show on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. As you move the map pointer on the Map page, the distance, bearing...
... view the map with north up: 1. From the Map page, press MENU. 2. From the Main Menu, select Tracks > Clear. 2. The Main Pages Map Page Data Fields Position icon Zoom scale Map Page Map pointer Your position on the map. Select Yes. From the Map page, press MENU > select Measure Distance. 2. To measure the distance between the two points appears in . As you want to show on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. As you move the map pointer on the Map page, the distance, bearing...
Owner's Manual
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...; Map Tab-you can turn on or off MapSource®, customize latitude and longitude grid distance, and customize the grid labels. • Waypoint Tab-size and zoom setting for Waypoints and Active Route Waypoints. • Point Tab-size and zoom setting for Navaids, Points of travel) to your destination, relative to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. To restore Map page defaults, select MENU > Setup Map > MENU > Restore Defaults. 16 Compass Page The Compass page guides...
...; Map Tab-you can turn on or off MapSource®, customize latitude and longitude grid distance, and customize the grid labels. • Waypoint Tab-size and zoom setting for Waypoints and Active Route Waypoints. • Point Tab-size and zoom setting for Navaids, Points of travel) to your destination, relative to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. To restore Map page defaults, select MENU > Setup Map > MENU > Restore Defaults. 16 Compass Page The Compass page guides...
Owner's Manual
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... the number of the screen. As you to appear in the data fields. Change Data Fields-allows you to Off, the Active Leg of data fields that appear on the Compass page. Setup Highway-the Highway Setup features. • Setup Highway-the Line Tab contains the On/Off settings for Active Leg, Active Route, Track Log and Saved Tracks. ◦ Active Leg-when set to select the type of data you are approaching a turn...
... the number of the screen. As you to appear in the data fields. Change Data Fields-allows you to Off, the Active Leg of data fields that appear on the Compass page. Setup Highway-the Highway Setup features. • Setup Highway-the Line Tab contains the On/Off settings for Active Leg, Active Route, Track Log and Saved Tracks. ◦ Active Leg-when set to select the type of data you are approaching a turn...
Owner's Manual
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... with North toward the top of the screen. GPS Information Page The GPS Information page displays your current track toward the top of the screen or your speed, elevation, the estimated accuracy, receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, the date, the time and the GPS receiver's current location. New Location-use if you to turn the GPS simulator on or off. Receiver status Data fields Signal strength Satellite location Date Time Location GPS Information Page GPS Information Page Options Start/Stop Simulator-enables you have moved the GPS 72H more...
... with North toward the top of the screen. GPS Information Page The GPS Information page displays your current track toward the top of the screen or your speed, elevation, the estimated accuracy, receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, the date, the time and the GPS receiver's current location. New Location-use if you to turn the GPS simulator on or off. Receiver status Data fields Signal strength Satellite location Date Time Location GPS Information Page GPS Information Page Options Start/Stop Simulator-enables you have moved the GPS 72H more...
Owner's Manual
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... selected and created from the Points page. When you enter a waypoint name, the device updates the waypoint list to Auto, Time, or Distance. • Interval-selects or enters an interval for the record method. • GPS 72H Owner's Manual Settings For more information on tracks, see page 9. You have the option of the list. If Wrap When Full is selected, when track memory is at the end. • Record Method-set to show waypoint names with the 21 Delete All Tracks-deletes all user waypoints. Tracks Tracks...
... selected and created from the Points page. When you enter a waypoint name, the device updates the waypoint list to Auto, Time, or Distance. • Interval-selects or enters an interval for the record method. • GPS 72H Owner's Manual Settings For more information on tracks, see page 9. You have the option of the list. If Wrap When Full is selected, when track memory is at the end. • Record Method-set to show waypoint names with the 21 Delete All Tracks-deletes all user waypoints. Tracks Tracks...
Owner's Manual
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Use the rocker and the ENTER button to approximately three meters. You may experience slower screen updates, but you to save battery power. WAAS-Wide Area Augmentation System. General Tab Page Mode-allows you should notice a significant increase in battery life. For more battery information, see pages 2 and 41. • Simulator-turns off the GPS receiver and simulates satellite reception. Backlight Timeout-sets the amount of time the backlight stays on...
Use the rocker and the ENTER button to approximately three meters. You may experience slower screen updates, but you to save battery power. WAAS-Wide Area Augmentation System. General Tab Page Mode-allows you should notice a significant increase in battery life. For more battery information, see pages 2 and 41. • Simulator-turns off the GPS receiver and simulates satellite reception. Backlight Timeout-sets the amount of time the backlight stays on...
Owner's Manual
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... are not actual maps in all fields that relate to direction. Map Datum-describes geographic positions for Location Format, Map Datum, North Reference, and Magnetic Variation. To enter a user-defined setting, highlight the Seconds field, and press ENTER. The settings are over GPS 72H Owner's Manual When finished, press ENTER to a NMEA device providing the DPT or DBT sentence. This setting is selected, a Seconds field appears. The GPS 72H must be connected to save. There are used in the GPS 72H. Settings Depth-set to show in the time setting.
... are not actual maps in all fields that relate to direction. Map Datum-describes geographic positions for Location Format, Map Datum, North Reference, and Magnetic Variation. To enter a user-defined setting, highlight the Seconds field, and press ENTER. The settings are over GPS 72H Owner's Manual When finished, press ENTER to a NMEA device providing the DPT or DBT sentence. This setting is selected, a Seconds field appears. The GPS 72H must be connected to save. There are used in the GPS 72H. Settings Depth-set to show in the time setting.
Owner's Manual
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... the GPS 72H to acquire data. 30 GPS 72H Owner's Manual For more information, see page 38. • RTCM In/Text Out-allows the GPS 72H to a computer. The depth of the device to output simple text data that includes date, time, position, and velocity information. • None-turns off all of the GPS signal. The direction from your current location to a destination. For NMEA connection information, see page 40. The direction from your starting location to a destination. USB-displays connectivity of...
... the GPS 72H to acquire data. 30 GPS 72H Owner's Manual For more information, see page 38. • RTCM In/Text Out-allows the GPS 72H to a computer. The depth of the device to output simple text data that includes date, time, position, and velocity information. • None-turns off all of the GPS signal. The direction from your current location to a destination. For NMEA connection information, see page 40. The direction from your starting location to a destination. USB-displays connectivity of...
Owner's Manual
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... the USB cable to the computer with a USB cable. 2. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to www.garmin.com. Connect your connection, press MENU twice > select Setup > Interface > Connected. NOTE: For information about MapSource, go to and from MapSource: 1. NOTE: To check your device to an available USB port on the MapSource Transfer menu. 40 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Click Receive From Device or Send To Device on your computer. Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints Tracks, routes, and waypoints can be transferred between your computer. 3. Select tracks, routes...
... the USB cable to the computer with a USB cable. 2. To transfer tracks, routes, or waypoints to www.garmin.com. Connect your connection, press MENU twice > select Setup > Interface > Connected. NOTE: For information about MapSource, go to and from MapSource: 1. NOTE: To check your device to an available USB port on the MapSource Transfer menu. 40 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Click Receive From Device or Send To Device on your computer. Transferring Tracks, Routes, or Waypoints Tracks, routes, and waypoints can be transferred between your computer. 3. Select tracks, routes...
Owner's Manual
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... Battery Life Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 41 Appendix Cleaning the Display Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Consider the following suggestions to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Resetting the GPS 72H If your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. See page 24. • Turn off GPS when not using. Apply the liquid to reset the device. Contact your GPS 72H stops functioning, you can remove...
... Battery Life Use premium batteries for optimal performance and maximum battery life. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 41 Appendix Cleaning the Display Screen Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Consider the following suggestions to remove user‑replaceable batteries. Resetting the GPS 72H If your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries. See page 24. • Turn off GPS when not using. Apply the liquid to reset the device. Contact your GPS 72H stops functioning, you can remove...
Owner's Manual
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... use 2 bearing 30 beeper 24 buttons 3 C Celestial menu Hunt and Fish 23 Sun and Moon 23 cleaning device 41 Compass page bearing pointer 16 change data fields 17 computer checking connection 40 connecting to 40 contact information ii current time 25 custom data fields 30 Index D data fields changing 14 descriptions 30 date 25 Daylight Savings Time 25 Declaration of Conformity 44 deep water 28 depth 26, 30 direction display 26 distance measuring 14 distance and speed 26 E elevation 25 ENTER button 3 G Garmin Product Support ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual...
... use 2 bearing 30 beeper 24 buttons 3 C Celestial menu Hunt and Fish 23 Sun and Moon 23 cleaning device 41 Compass page bearing pointer 16 change data fields 17 computer checking connection 40 connecting to 40 contact information ii current time 25 custom data fields 30 Index D data fields changing 14 descriptions 30 date 25 Daylight Savings Time 25 Declaration of Conformity 44 deep water 28 depth 26, 30 direction display 26 distance measuring 14 distance and speed 26 E elevation 25 ENTER button 3 G Garmin Product Support ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... 27 Main menu accessing 13 options 20-33 Main pages Active Route page 18 Compass page 16 GPS information page 19 Highway page 17 Map page 14 map datum 26 Map page change data fields 15 full screen 15 measure distance 14 orientation 15 setup page layout 15 zoom scale 14 map pointer 14 MapSource transferring routes 40 transferring tracks 40 transferring waypoints 40 marine mount installing 34-37 marine usage interfacing 38 NMEA connection 38 MARK button 3 marking a location 6 measuring distance 15 mini-USB 1, 40 MOB button 3 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
... 27 Main menu accessing 13 options 20-33 Main pages Active Route page 18 Compass page 16 GPS information page 19 Highway page 17 Map page 14 map datum 26 Map page change data fields 15 full screen 15 measure distance 14 orientation 15 setup page layout 15 zoom scale 14 map pointer 14 MapSource transferring routes 40 transferring tracks 40 transferring waypoints 40 marine mount installing 34-37 marine usage interfacing 38 NMEA connection 38 MARK button 3 marking a location 6 measuring distance 15 mini-USB 1, 40 MOB button 3 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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... new location 19 NMEA 29 wiring 39 north reference 27 North Up 19 O odometer 20 off course 28 optional accessories ii P PAGE button 3 points 21 position icon 14 power/data cable 38 power button 3, 4 product registration i projecting a waypoint 8 Proximity Alarm 22 proximity list 22 proximity waypoints adding 22 removing 23 R registration i reset max speed 20 resetting GPS 72H 41 reset trip 20 rocker 3, 4 routes changing name 12 copying 22 creating 11 deleting 22 editing 12 options 22 transferring 40 RTCM 29 S satellite signals acquiring 5 signal strength 19 serial number ii Setup menu Alarms...
... new location 19 NMEA 29 wiring 39 north reference 27 North Up 19 O odometer 20 off course 28 optional accessories ii P PAGE button 3 points 21 position icon 14 power/data cable 38 power button 3, 4 product registration i projecting a waypoint 8 Proximity Alarm 22 proximity list 22 proximity waypoints adding 22 removing 23 R registration i reset max speed 20 resetting GPS 72H 41 reset trip 20 rocker 3, 4 routes changing name 12 copying 22 creating 11 deleting 22 editing 12 options 22 transferring 40 RTCM 29 S satellite signals acquiring 5 signal strength 19 serial number ii Setup menu Alarms...
Quick Start Manaul
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...bearing pointer or a course pointer. Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual As you travel ) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. From the Map page, press MENU. 2. Vertical line Bearing pointer Compass Page The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you to your destination with north up: 1. Waypoint names and symbols are heading. The bearing pointer or course pointer indicates the direction (bearing or course of travel , the pointer leaves a track log (trail). Map Page Data Fields Position icon...
...bearing pointer or a course pointer. Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual As you travel ) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. From the Map page, press MENU. 2. Vertical line Bearing pointer Compass Page The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you to your destination with north up: 1. Waypoint names and symbols are heading. The bearing pointer or course pointer indicates the direction (bearing or course of travel , the pointer leaves a track log (trail). Map Page Data Fields Position icon...
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... and the ENTER button to an available USB port on your computer. Select tracks, routes, or waypoints to a Computer 1. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual 11 Connecting Your Device to transfer. 4. Open MapSource on your computer. 3. To change the text in the field. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to change the name of the device (under the weather cap). 2. Click Receive From Device or Send To Device on the back of the route: 1. NOTE...
... and the ENTER button to an available USB port on your computer. Select tracks, routes, or waypoints to a Computer 1. GPS 72H Quick Start Manual 11 Connecting Your Device to transfer. 4. Open MapSource on your computer. 3. To change the text in the field. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to change the name of the device (under the weather cap). 2. Click Receive From Device or Send To Device on the back of the route: 1. NOTE...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... Taiwan for warranty coverage. the right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Garmin makes no warranty as the proof of purchase for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM...
... Taiwan for warranty coverage. the right to repair or replace (with a new or newly-overhauled replacement product) the device or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. Garmin makes no warranty as the proof of purchase for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM...