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... assist you in these operations. You can also find warranty and FCC information in detail. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual i Take a moment now to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. It also contains a simulation ...a route, and using the pages. INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you wish to learn about and read this package with the packing list on the box. The GPSMAP 76 utilizes the proven performance of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76.
... assist you in these operations. You can also find warranty and FCC information in detail. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual i Take a moment now to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. It also contains a simulation ...a route, and using the pages. INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you wish to learn about and read this package with the packing list on the box. The GPSMAP 76 utilizes the proven performance of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76.
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Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Care Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Basics 1 Interface Keys 3 Basic Operation 4 Turning on the GPSMAP 76 4 Adjusting Backlight and Contrast 5 Selecting and Entering Data 5 Simulator Mode 5 Initializing the GPS Receiver 7 Initialization Options 8 Creating a Waypoint 9 New, Mark, and Waypoint Page Options............11 ... Pointer Page 34 Pointer Page Options 34 Highway Page 35 Highway Page Options 36 Line Tab 36 Waypoint Tab 37 Active Route/Goto Page 37 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual
Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Care Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Basics 1 Interface Keys 3 Basic Operation 4 Turning on the GPSMAP 76 4 Adjusting Backlight and Contrast 5 Selecting and Entering Data 5 Simulator Mode 5 Initializing the GPS Receiver 7 Initialization Options 8 Creating a Waypoint 9 New, Mark, and Waypoint Page Options............11 ... Pointer Page 34 Pointer Page Options 34 Highway Page 35 Highway Page Options 36 Line Tab 36 Waypoint Tab 37 Active Route/Goto Page 37 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual
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... Proximity 48 Proximity Options 48 Celestial 49 Tides 49 Sun and Moon 50 Hunt and Fish 51 MapSource and System Info 51 Setup Menu 52 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS General Tab 52 Time Tab 53 Units Tab 54 Location Tab 54 Interface Tab 57 Appendix 58 Specifications 58... Messages 66 Loran TD System 68 Accessories 70 FCC Compliance 71 Product Registration 72 Software License Agreement 72 Limited Warranty 73 Safety Information 74 Index 76 iii
... Proximity 48 Proximity Options 48 Celestial 49 Tides 49 Sun and Moon 50 Hunt and Fish 51 MapSource and System Info 51 Setup Menu 52 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS General Tab 52 Time Tab 53 Units Tab 54 Location Tab 54 Interface Tab 57 Appendix 58 Specifications 58... Messages 66 Loran TD System 68 Accessories 70 FCC Compliance 71 Product Registration 72 Software License Agreement 72 Limited Warranty 73 Safety Information 74 Index 76 iii
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... that may result. User information, such as permanent damage may damage plastic components. iv GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in Water The GPSMAP 76 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource). After submersion...
... that may result. User information, such as permanent damage may damage plastic components. iv GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in Water The GPSMAP 76 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource). After submersion...
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... loose. 2. Route the strap through the slot at the bottom of the unit. 2. Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 76 when you do not expect to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions on the proper care and handling of the Lanyard through the loop and...
... loose. 2. Route the strap through the slot at the bottom of the unit. 2. Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 76 when you do not expect to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions on the proper care and handling of the Lanyard through the loop and...
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... to turn unit On/Off • Press and release to adjust backlighting QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INTERFACE KEYS ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter...
... to turn unit On/Off • Press and release to adjust backlighting QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > INTERFACE KEYS ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter...
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...must now collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 76 is shipped from the factory in the world. Press and hold the red POWER key again. 4 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual When the unit powers on, a tone sounds and the Warning and Information pages are ...displayed. 2. To turn off the GPSMAP 76, press and hold the red POWER key. The GPS Information page is now...
...must now collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 76 is shipped from the factory in the world. Press and hold the red POWER key again. 4 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual When the unit powers on, a tone sounds and the Warning and Information pages are ...displayed. 2. To turn off the GPSMAP 76, press and hold the red POWER key. The GPS Information page is now...
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...Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 76 Simulator Mode The Simulator Mode is controlled by the ROCKER key. When the GPSMAP 76 is turned off . GPS Information Page Menu GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 5 When a field is turned off , conserving battery power. The ...encompasses the field. Press ENTER or QUIT to see the display better. Selecting and Entering Data As we progress through this Owner's Manual you should press, then release the key. If the key needs to navigate in Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is in Simulator...
...Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 76 Simulator Mode The Simulator Mode is controlled by the ROCKER key. When the GPSMAP 76 is turned off . GPS Information Page Menu GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 5 When a field is turned off , conserving battery power. The ...encompasses the field. Press ENTER or QUIT to see the display better. Selecting and Entering Data As we progress through this Owner's Manual you should press, then release the key. If the key needs to navigate in Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is in Simulator...
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... ENTER key. With the GPS Information page displayed, press the MENU key. 2. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 76 To put the GPSMAP 76 in the Compass Ring indicating the GPS is on track to the destination. 6 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual With the GPS Information page displayed, press the MENU key. 2. To simulate movement, press PAGE until the...
... ENTER key. With the GPS Information page displayed, press the MENU key. 2. BASIC OPERATION > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 76 To put the GPSMAP 76 in the Compass Ring indicating the GPS is on track to the destination. 6 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual With the GPS Information page displayed, press the MENU key. 2. To simulate movement, press PAGE until the...
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... be initialized the first time the unit is used, if it has been stored several months or move the unit over 600 miles. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 7 The GPSMAP 76 uses the Almanac to know which satellites to search for and automatically updates each satellite's orbital data that is supplied in the Receiver Status fi...
... be initialized the first time the unit is used, if it has been stored several months or move the unit over 600 miles. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 7 The GPSMAP 76 uses the Almanac to know which satellites to search for and automatically updates each satellite's orbital data that is supplied in the Receiver Status fi...
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...due to storage without batteries. This menu contains the options Automatic or Use Map. This process may be severly degraded. 8 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Stored w/o Batteries-is displayed. Highlight the option and then press ENTER to select your approximate location. Use Map utilizes the pointer... displayed. If you select Simulator, the GPS receiver is displayed. BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER Initialization Options If the GPSMAP 76 is unable to determine its location, an options menu is turned off saving battery power. When you select Automatic, the unit...
...due to storage without batteries. This menu contains the options Automatic or Use Map. This process may be severly degraded. 8 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Stored w/o Batteries-is displayed. Highlight the option and then press ENTER to select your approximate location. Use Map utilizes the pointer... displayed. If you select Simulator, the GPS receiver is displayed. BASIC OPERATION > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER Initialization Options If the GPSMAP 76 is unable to determine its location, an options menu is turned off saving battery power. When you select Automatic, the unit...
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... or road, the New Waypoint page is frequently used for creating waypoints in the unit's memory used when discussing navigation. See page 11 for a waypoint manually. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 9 The unit has to be new to mark a waypoint. You can press the ENTER/MARK key while at least three satellites (or simulating navigation) to..., and depth. Creating a waypoint using the ENTER/MARK key-Press and hold ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint page is a position stored in the GPSMAP 76. A Waypoint is displayed.
... or road, the New Waypoint page is frequently used for creating waypoints in the unit's memory used when discussing navigation. See page 11 for a waypoint manually. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 9 The unit has to be new to mark a waypoint. You can press the ENTER/MARK key while at least three satellites (or simulating navigation) to..., and depth. Creating a waypoint using the ENTER/MARK key-Press and hold ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint page is a position stored in the GPSMAP 76. A Waypoint is displayed.
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...the OK button and press ENTER to adjust the bearing. Press MENU to open the Find menu. Highlight OK and then press ENTER. 10 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual At this point, you would select a waypoint or point of the projected location, highlight Save and press Enter. Creating a waypoint by "...such as you can edit the waypoint name, symbol, date/time, elevation, and depth. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING A WAYPOINT Creating a waypoint manually using existing coordinates-Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the Mark Waypoint page is to be created by projecting its current location. Press ENTER....
...the OK button and press ENTER to adjust the bearing. Press MENU to open the Find menu. Highlight OK and then press ENTER. 10 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual At this point, you would select a waypoint or point of the projected location, highlight Save and press Enter. Creating a waypoint by "...such as you can edit the waypoint name, symbol, date/time, elevation, and depth. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING A WAYPOINT Creating a waypoint manually using existing coordinates-Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the Mark Waypoint page is to be created by projecting its current location. Press ENTER....
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... the OK button and press ENTER to display the Main Menu. The selected symbol is added to show the waypoint name on the waypoint list. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 11 Average Location-collects and averages location readings. Access this menu by pressing the MENU key when the New, Mark, or Waypoint page is displayed...
... the OK button and press ENTER to display the Main Menu. The selected symbol is added to show the waypoint name on the waypoint list. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 11 Average Location-collects and averages location readings. Access this menu by pressing the MENU key when the New, Mark, or Waypoint page is displayed...
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... and select options in all of the fields in either direction. • Do not press the ENTER key until the desired number is displayed. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER key to move to the next character. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING A WAYPOINT Changing the Name-Highlight the name field and press ENTER.... Press the ROCKER to the right to scroll through the alpha-numeric list in the GPSMAP 76. • If you have finished entering the data. Press the ROCKER key to the right to move the next placeholder.
... and select options in all of the fields in either direction. • Do not press the ENTER key until the desired number is displayed. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER key to move to the next character. BASIC OPERATION > CREATING A WAYPOINT Changing the Name-Highlight the name field and press ENTER.... Press the ROCKER to the right to scroll through the alpha-numeric list in the GPSMAP 76. • If you have finished entering the data. Press the ROCKER key to the right to move the next placeholder.
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... at the top of the Map Pointer is captured and the New Waypoint page is displayed at a location on a road or map feature, press ENTER. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 13 Press the PAGE key until the Zoom Range in memory by the triangle in the center of the Map page reads .5 mi or lower...
... at the top of the Map Pointer is captured and the New Waypoint page is displayed at a location on a road or map feature, press ENTER. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 13 Press the PAGE key until the Zoom Range in memory by the triangle in the center of the Map page reads .5 mi or lower...
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... again, turn until the Pointer Page is displayed. If you are several data fields, one time. Highlight Go To Point and press ENTER. 3. The GPSMAP 76 is now navigating to be moving. For a GPS to navigate, it has to the waypoint. The Pointer page displays a Pointer and Compass Ring. Press the... your destination (Bearing) while the Compass Ring reflects the direction that while the GPS is very reliable, you can simulate movement in the GPSMAP 76. To simulate 14 movement, press the ROCKER key up one of the display. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual
... again, turn until the Pointer Page is displayed. If you are several data fields, one time. Highlight Go To Point and press ENTER. 3. The GPSMAP 76 is now navigating to be moving. For a GPS to navigate, it has to the waypoint. The Pointer page displays a Pointer and Compass Ring. Press the... your destination (Bearing) while the Compass Ring reflects the direction that while the GPS is very reliable, you can simulate movement in the GPSMAP 76. To simulate 14 movement, press the ROCKER key up one of the display. GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual
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...MENU and select Save as any location or point on a location that location only to the route using the map to navigate. New Route Menu GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 15 When using the feature name as a User Waypoint, highlight the point in the order that you have to press ENTER to create the waypoint... There are several methods to display the Create Route Options. Highlight the New button on a Map Feature, such as a road, park, or intersection, the GPSMAP 76 stores that is stored in the User Waypoint List and can be edited as Waypoint. Place the points in the route in the route and...
...MENU and select Save as any location or point on a location that location only to the route using the map to navigate. New Route Menu GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual 15 When using the feature name as a User Waypoint, highlight the point in the order that you have to press ENTER to create the waypoint... There are several methods to display the Create Route Options. Highlight the New button on a Map Feature, such as a road, park, or intersection, the GPSMAP 76 stores that is stored in the User Waypoint List and can be edited as Waypoint. Place the points in the route in the route and...
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... methods described above. To change the Route Name, highlight the Name field, press ENTER, and use the ROCKER key to accept the changes. 16 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual You can select Use Map at any time while creating a route. Use the Points Menu to create a route using the first and last waypoint...
... methods described above. To change the Route Name, highlight the Name field, press ENTER, and use the ROCKER key to accept the changes. 16 GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual You can select Use Map at any time while creating a route. Use the Points Menu to create a route using the first and last waypoint...