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... for navigation. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER > select TRACKS." Manual Conventions When you are instructed to select something , press the buttons on the device. For more information, see page 41. Use the rocker to...for product warnings and other important information. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Product Registration Help us better support you should select a series of items in a list, and then press ENTER. GPS 72H Owner's Manual
... for navigation. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in the product box for example, "Press PAGE > ENTER > select TRACKS." Manual Conventions When you are instructed to select something , press the buttons on the device. For more information, see page 41. Use the rocker to...for product warnings and other important information. Introduction Tips and Shortcuts • To return to our Web site at http://my.garmin.com. Product Registration Help us better support you should select a series of items in a list, and then press ENTER. GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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... /support and click Contact Support for in the lower right corner. by phone at 0808 2380000. ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual In Europe, go to http://buy.garmin.com. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Serial Number The serial ... is located on the back of available accessories, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. Optional Accessories For a list of the device in -country support...
... /support and click Contact Support for in the lower right corner. by phone at 0808 2380000. ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual In Europe, go to http://buy.garmin.com. In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. Serial Number The serial ... is located on the back of available accessories, go to www.garmin.com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. Optional Accessories For a list of the device in -country support...
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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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... cover. D-ring 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter- Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan...
... cover. D-ring 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Stored data is not lost when the batteries are removed. Battery compartment Locking pin slot GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter- Long-Term Battery Storage Remove the batteries when you do not plan...
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Press and hold to turn the device on or off. 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 ...
Press and hold to turn the device on or off. 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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... to edit a waypoint name on -screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer. • Add or edit text and numbers. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press and hold device off. Highlight the name field using the rocker: NOTE: The following example shows how to scroll through lists. • Highlight fields...
... to edit a waypoint name on -screen buttons, or icons. • Move the map pointer. • Add or edit text and numbers. Press ENTER when completed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press and hold device off. Highlight the name field using the rocker: NOTE: The following example shows how to scroll through lists. • Highlight fields...
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... opening at the bottom of time the backlight stays on, and press ENTER. Go outdoors to adjust the brightness and contrast. Brightness Contrast Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Place the loop of the wrist strap through the loop, and pull it tight. Attaching the Wrist Strap 1. From the Main Menu, select Setup...
... opening at the bottom of time the backlight stays on, and press ENTER. Go outdoors to adjust the brightness and contrast. Brightness Contrast Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 1. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Place the loop of the wrist strap through the loop, and pull it tight. Attaching the Wrist Strap 1. From the Main Menu, select Setup...
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You can mark your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can navigate directly to a selected waypoint. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location: 1. You can... or landmarks you can add waypoints to routes, and you record and store in your GPS 72H. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 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 mark your current location.
You can mark your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. You can navigate directly to a selected waypoint. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page To mark your current location: 1. You can... or landmarks you can add waypoints to routes, and you record and store in your GPS 72H. After making changes, select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 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 mark your current location.
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.... 2. You can edit waypoints to edit. 3. Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER. Select OK. Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. Select OK. Using the rocker..., enter the new location coordinates. 4. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to make changes. 4. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to show the waypoint name ...
.... 2. You can edit waypoints to edit. 3. Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, name, note, location, and the elevation. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Press ENTER. Select OK. Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint page. 2. Creating Waypoints Using the Map 1. Select OK. Using the rocker..., enter the new location coordinates. 4. Using the GPS 72H Editing Waypoints You can also select the option to make changes. 4. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to show the waypoint name ...
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... it from one location to project. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the GPS 72H. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to a new location. Press MENU > select Delete Waypoint > Yes. To project a waypoint: 1. Enter the distance and bearing to...
... it from one location to project. The Waypoint Information page opens. 3. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the GPS 72H. Select Save.� GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to a new location. Press MENU > select Delete Waypoint > Yes. To project a waypoint: 1. Enter the distance and bearing to...
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... at any time to that point. To clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to store your current location. Select Clear > Yes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Press GO TO. 2. Select Waypoint. 3. The track log starts recording as... soon as you travel. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on Marine navigation, see pages ...
... at any time to that point. To clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to store your current location. Select Clear > Yes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select Yes to begin navigating to quickly find a waypoint. 1. Press GO TO. 2. Select Waypoint. 3. The track log starts recording as... soon as you travel. For more information on the Map page as the GPS 72H acquires satellite signals. 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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Select Distance, Time, or Auto. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select OK. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2 Select Save > Entire Log. Press MENU twice > ... Log. • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track recording method. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Select the ...
Select Distance, Time, or Auto. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Select OK. If your tracks. • Interval-select a track log recording rate. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2 Select Save > Entire Log. Press MENU twice > ... Log. • Wrap When Full-the track log records over the oldest data with new data. • Record Method-select a track recording method. Using the GPS 72H To set up a track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Auto to record the tracks at a variable rate to view. 3. Select the ...
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... route is listed as the name of waypoints that you to a route. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to automatically create a route. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. You can have as many as a waypoint. 4. To create a route: 1. Use the rocker...the map pointer to a track point that lead you want to add a waypoint from the map or from the Tracks page. 2. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to the route. 6. To use the TracBack feature: 1. A...
... route is listed as the name of waypoints that you to a route. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to automatically create a route. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11 Select a saved track from the Tracks page. 2. You can have as many as a waypoint. 4. To create a route: 1. Use the rocker...the map pointer to a track point that lead you want to add a waypoint from the map or from the Tracks page. 2. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Saved Track TracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to the route. 6. To use the TracBack feature: 1. A...
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Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Select a saved route. 3. To change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the route name, and review route points. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Select a saved route. 3. Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the Route page. 4.
Press MENU > select Start Navigation. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Select a saved route. 3. To change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual Use the rocker and the ENTER button to edit, change the route name, and review route points. Using the GPS 72H Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Select a saved route. 3. Select the route name at the top of the route: 1. Editing a Route Use the Route page to change the name of the Route page. 4.
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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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... also shown on the map is represented by (position icon). NOTE: Press OUT to zoom out or IN to another location on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual From the Map page, press MENU. 2. The Main Pages Map Page Data Fields Position icon Zoom scale Map Page Map pointer Your position on the...
... also shown on the map is represented by (position icon). NOTE: Press OUT to zoom out or IN to another location on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual From the Map page, press MENU. 2. The Main Pages Map Page Data Fields Position icon Zoom scale Map Page Map pointer Your position on the...
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.... • General Tab-allows you to customize the detail level, the orientation, and zoom level of data that you to change map orientation. Select Orientation. 4. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 For more information, see the list of travel. 1. Press MENU > select Change Data Fields. Map Orientation North Up orients the map like a paper map...
.... • General Tab-allows you to customize the detail level, the orientation, and zoom level of data that you to change map orientation. Select Orientation. 4. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15 For more information, see the list of travel. 1. Press MENU > select Change Data Fields. Map Orientation North Up orients the map like a paper map...
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... to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for the Accuracy Circle and Heading Line. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The bearing and course pointers indicate the direction (bearing to your current heading direction. To restore Map page defaults, select MENU > Setup Map > MENU > Restore...
... to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing or course pointer. Choose a bearing pointer or course pointer for the Accuracy Circle and Heading Line. GPS 72H Owner's Manual The bearing and course pointers indicate the direction (bearing to your current heading direction. To restore Map page defaults, select MENU > Setup Map > MENU > Restore...