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... a safe place. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a list, and then press ENTER. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you are instructed to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Manual Conventions When you should select a series of items in order, for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER...
... a safe place. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a list, and then press ENTER. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you are instructed to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Manual Conventions When you should select a series of items in order, for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER...
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ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual Optional Accessories For a list of the device in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the USA, go...
ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual Optional Accessories For a list of the device in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. In Europe, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at 0808 2380000. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. In the USA, go...
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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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Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter- D-ring 2. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual clockwise, and pull the cover loose. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Replace...
Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter- D-ring 2. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual clockwise, and pull the cover loose. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan to use the GPS 72H for best results. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Replace...
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... location and begin or stop navigation to cycle through page items. Press and hold to the previous page and cycle through the main pages in . GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to select an menu item, data field, or option. ENTER/MARK-press to zoom...
... location and begin or stop navigation to cycle through page items. Press and hold to the previous page and cycle through the main pages in . GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to select an menu item, data field, or option. ENTER/MARK-press to zoom...
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Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To edit text using the rocker, and press ENTER. 2. to edit a waypoint name on -screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer. • Add ...
Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To edit text using the rocker, and press ENTER. 2. to edit a waypoint name on -screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer. • Add ...
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Brightness Contrast Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 1. Turn on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite strength. From the Main Menu, select Setup > Backlight Timeout. 2. For more information, see page 19. Acquiring satellite signals can take a ... acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Use the rocker to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight time: 1. Select the amount of the wrist strap through the loop, and pull it tight. Attaching the Wrist Strap 1. Go outdoors ...
Brightness Contrast Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 1. Turn on the GPS Information Page indicate the satellite strength. From the Main Menu, select Setup > Backlight Timeout. 2. For more information, see page 19. Acquiring satellite signals can take a ... acquired satellite signals. Press and quickly release . 2. Use the rocker to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To adjust the backlight time: 1. Select the amount of the wrist strap through the loop, and pull it tight. Attaching the Wrist Strap 1. Go outdoors ...
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... and symbol are locations or landmarks you can navigate directly to a selected waypoint. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual You can mark your GPS 72H. Marking Your Current Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your current location: 1. 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 the new waypoint. • To accept the waypoint with the default information, select...
... and symbol are locations or landmarks you can navigate directly to a selected waypoint. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual You can mark your GPS 72H. Marking Your Current Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your current location: 1. 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 the new waypoint. • To accept the waypoint with the default information, select...
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Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to make changes. 4. Select the Location field. 3. Using the rocker, enter the new location coordinates. 4. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to show the waypoint name on the map. Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, ...
Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER to make changes. 4. Select the Location field. 3. Using the rocker, enter the new location coordinates. 4. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to show the waypoint name on the map. Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, ...
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... Location to a new location. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to project. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Select the waypoint you want to delete. 2. Using the GPS 72H To delete a waypoint: 1. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint...
... Location to a new location. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to project. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Select the waypoint you want to delete. 2. Using the GPS 72H To delete a waypoint: 1. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint...
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... satellite signals. Select Clear > Yes. Man Overboard In the event of a person falling off your current location. Select Tracks. 3. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages...
... satellite signals. Select Clear > Yes. Man Overboard In the event of a person falling off your current location. Select Tracks. 3. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The track log starts recording as soon as you travel. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages...
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... recording method is time or distance, enter the specific time or distance interval. To save a portion of the track log to view. 3. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select MENU > Setup Track Log. • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track... the list. 4. Select the portion of the track log: 1. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log faster. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select Save. 3. Select OK.
... recording method is time or distance, enter the specific time or distance interval. To save a portion of the track log to view. 3. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select MENU > Setup Track Log. • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track... the list. 4. Select the portion of the track log: 1. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log faster. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Select Save. 3. Select OK.
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...65533;�. 5. Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. Select Map. 3. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. To create a route: 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 Select TracBack. 3. To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. Create or modify a route using MapSource® mapping. Press MENU twice > select...must have at least two waypoints and can have as many as a waypoint. 4. Press MENU to automatically create a route. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to add a waypoint from the map or from your...
...65533;�. 5. Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. Select Map. 3. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. To create a route: 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 Select TracBack. 3. To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. Create or modify a route using MapSource® mapping. Press MENU twice > select...must have at least two waypoints and can have as many as a waypoint. 4. Press MENU to automatically create a route. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to add a waypoint from the map or from your...
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Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Select a saved route. 3. Select a saved route. 3. To change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the route name, and review route points. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2.
Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Select a saved route. 3. Select a saved route. 3. To change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the route name, and review route points. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the Route page. 4. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2.
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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 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.
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...: 1. Select the size and number of rows of the map. NOTE: Press OUT to zoom out or IN to another location on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To view the map with north up: 1. Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. Move the map pointer to zoom in the data fields. As...
...: 1. Select the size and number of rows of the map. NOTE: Press OUT to zoom out or IN to another location on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual To view the map with north up: 1. Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up. Move the map pointer to zoom in the data fields. As...
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.... For more information, see the list of the map. Map Orientation North Up orients the map like a paper map. Press MENU > select Setup Map > General. 3. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 The Main Pages To change additional data fields. Select a data field. 4. The first data field is selected. 2. Select Orientation. 4. For data field descriptions, see...
.... For more information, see the list of the map. Map Orientation North Up orients the map like a paper map. Press MENU > select Setup Map > General. 3. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 The Main Pages To change additional data fields. Select a data field. 4. The first data field is selected. 2. Select Orientation. 4. For data field descriptions, see...
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...; City Tab-Text and Zoom scale settings for Large City, Medium City, Small City and Small Town. • Other Tab-On/Off settings for guidance. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To restore Map page defaults, select MENU > Setup Map > MENU > Restore Defaults. 16 Compass Page The Compass page guides you are heading.
...; City Tab-Text and Zoom scale settings for Large City, Medium City, Small City and Small Town. • Other Tab-On/Off settings for guidance. GPS 72H Owner's Manual To restore Map page defaults, select MENU > Setup Map > MENU > Restore Defaults. 16 Compass Page The Compass page guides you are heading.