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...prohibited. or its products and to change without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded ...2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Information in Taiwan Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this...
...prohibited. or its products and to change without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded ...2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Information in Taiwan Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this...
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... device for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER > select TRACKS." The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you by completing our online registration. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Product Registration Help us better support you should select a series of items ...box for product warnings and other important information. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to select something , press the buttons on the device. Manual Conventions When you are instructed to our Web site at http://my...
... device for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER > select TRACKS." The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you by completing our online registration. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Introduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in a safe place. Product Registration Help us better support you should select a series of items ...box for product warnings and other important information. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to select something , press the buttons on the device. Manual Conventions When you are instructed to our Web site at http://my...
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... in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. In the USA, go to www...
... in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. In the USA, go to www...
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Serial Number ii Optional Accessories ii Getting Started 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Buttons 3 Turning the Device On and Off.. 4 Using the Rocker 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...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin ii Serial Number ii Optional Accessories ii Getting Started 1 Installing the Batteries 2 Buttons 3 Turning the Device On and Off.. 4 Using the Rocker 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...
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Introduction Appendix 40 Connecting Your Device to a Computer 40 Battery Information 41 Cleaning the Display Screen.... 41 Resetting the GPS 72H 41 Specifications 42 Software License Agreement... 44 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 44 Index 45 iv GPS 72H Owner's Manual
Introduction Appendix 40 Connecting Your Device to a Computer 40 Battery Information 41 Cleaning the Display Screen.... 41 Resetting the GPS 72H 41 Specifications 42 Software License Agreement... 44 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 44 Index 45 iv GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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Internal antenna Buttons Display screen Getting Started Getting Started Battery compartment Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) GPS 72H Owner's Manual
Internal antenna Buttons Display screen Getting Started Getting Started Battery compartment Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. clockwise, and pull the cover loose. Replace the battery cover. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Use ...batteries for several months. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter- Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual D-ring 2. Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. To install the batteries: 1.
Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. clockwise, and pull the cover loose. Replace the battery cover. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Use ...batteries for several months. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter- Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual D-ring 2. Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. To install the batteries: 1.
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... and hold to save your current location. ZOOM IN GO TO/ MOB Power QUIT Buttons Rocker QUIT-press to return to zoom the map out. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to the previous page and cycle through page items. MENU-press and release...
... and hold to save your current location. ZOOM IN GO TO/ MOB Power QUIT Buttons Rocker QUIT-press to return to zoom the map out. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to the previous page and cycle through page items. MENU-press and release...
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... the rocker up to turn the device on the Mark Waypoint page. 1. Press the rocker right to clear the name field. 3. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To edit text using the rocker, and press ENTER. 2. Press and hold device off. to scroll through lists. • Highlight fields, on-screen buttons...
... the rocker up to turn the device on the Mark Waypoint page. 1. Press the rocker right to clear the name field. 3. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To edit text using the rocker, and press ENTER. 2. Press and hold device off. to scroll through lists. • Highlight fields, on-screen buttons...
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... can take a few minutes. When the bars are filled in, the GPS 72H has acquired satellite signals. Place the loop of time the backlight stays on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite strength. From the Main Menu, select Setup > Backlight Timeout. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press and quickly release . 2. Select the amount of the wrist...
... can take a few minutes. When the bars are filled in, the GPS 72H has acquired satellite signals. Place the loop of time the backlight stays on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite strength. From the Main Menu, select Setup > Backlight Timeout. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press and quickly release . 2. Select the amount of the wrist...
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... Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your GPS 72H. Press and hold MARK until the Mark Waypoint page appears. 2. Using the GPS 72H Using the GPS 72H Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to a selected waypoint. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes, and you record and... the appropriate field. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.
... Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your GPS 72H. Press and hold MARK until the Mark Waypoint page appears. 2. Using the GPS 72H Using the GPS 72H Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to a selected waypoint. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes, and you record and... the appropriate field. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.
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... existing Coordinates 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Select the Location field. 3. You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You...
... existing Coordinates 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. Press and hold ENTER to capture the map pointer location and open the new Waypoint page. 3. Select the Location field. 3. You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You...
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... distance and bearing to open the Project Location page. 4. Using the GPS 72H To delete a waypoint: 1. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to a new location. To project a waypoint: 1. Press MENU > select Delete Waypoint > Yes. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing...
... distance and bearing to open the Project Location page. 4. Using the GPS 72H To delete a waypoint: 1. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to a new location. To project a waypoint: 1. Press MENU > select Delete Waypoint > Yes. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing...
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Select Waypoint. 3. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages 34-39. To clear the track .... Press MENU twice to store your boat, press and hold MOB to open the Main Menu. 2. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of a person falling...
Select Waypoint. 3. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages 34-39. To clear the track .... Press MENU twice to store your boat, press and hold MOB to open the Main Menu. 2. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. Using GO TO Press GO TO at the top of a person falling...
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... Distance, Time, or Auto. Select the portion of the track log to save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To save from the list. 4. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2 Select Save > Entire Log. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select a track to ... time or distance interval. To view a track on the map: 1. Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log faster.
... Distance, Time, or Auto. Select the portion of the track log to save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To save from the list. 4. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2 Select Save > Entire Log. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select a track to ... time or distance interval. To view a track on the map: 1. Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log faster.
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...You can have at least two waypoints and can also create routes using the Routes page, and add waypoints to automatically create a route. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to a route. On the Active Track page, TracBack is a ...65533;t�e��. 5. Select TracBack. 3. To use the TracBack feature: 1. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to 50 routes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 A route must have as many as a waypoint. 4. The GPS 72H can store up to the route. 6.
...You can have at least two waypoints and can also create routes using the Routes page, and add waypoints to automatically create a route. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to a route. On the Active Track page, TracBack is a ...65533;t�e��. 5. Select TracBack. 3. To use the TracBack feature: 1. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to 50 routes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 A route must have as many as a waypoint. 4. The GPS 72H can store up to the route. 6.
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Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To change the route name, and review route points. Select a saved route. 3. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Select a saved route. 3. Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2.
Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To change the route name, and review route points. Select a saved route. 3. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Select a saved route. 3. Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2.
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The Main Pages The Main Pages All of the information needed to operate your device is found on the five main pages: the GPS Information page, the Map page, the Compass page, the Highway page, and the Active route page. • Press the PAGE button to navigate through the main pages. • Press MENU to access the menu for these pages. • Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the option you want to change. • Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. GPS Information Map Page Page Compass Page Active Route Highway Page Page GPS 72H Owner's Manual 13
The Main Pages The Main Pages All of the information needed to operate your device is found on the five main pages: the GPS Information page, the Map page, the Compass page, the Highway page, and the Active route page. • Press the PAGE button to navigate through the main pages. • Press MENU to access the menu for these pages. • Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the option you want to change. • Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. GPS Information Map Page Page Compass Page Active Route Highway Page Page GPS 72H Owner's Manual 13
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... Position icon Zoom scale Map Page Map pointer Your position on the Map page: 1. Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual As you travel, the position icon leaves a track log (trail). As you move the map pointer on the Map page, the distance, bearing, and...
... Position icon Zoom scale Map Page Map pointer Your position on the Map page: 1. Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual As you travel, the position icon leaves a track log (trail). As you move the map pointer on the Map page, the distance, bearing, and...
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... of the map. Select Orientation. 4. For more information, see the list of travel. 1. Press MENU > select Setup Map > General. 3. Press MENU > select Change Data Fields. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 The Main Pages To change map orientation.
... of the map. Select Orientation. 4. For more information, see the list of travel. 1. Press MENU > select Setup Map > General. 3. Press MENU > select Change Data Fields. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 The Main Pages To change map orientation.