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...Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries and may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental ...9DL, U.K. Garmin®, MapSource®, BlueChart®, TracBack® and GPSmap® are registered trademarks and AutoLocate™ is strictly prohibited. © Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. October 2004 ...
...Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its subsidiaries and may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental ...9DL, U.K. Garmin®, MapSource®, BlueChart®, TracBack® and GPSmap® are registered trademarks and AutoLocate™ is strictly prohibited. © Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin web site (www.garmin.com) for any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin. October 2004 ...
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.... NOTE: If you have any difficulty while using your GPSmap 76CS, or if you have previously registered a Garmin product purchase, we invite you through the process of navigating with additional information about your PC and downloading detailed maps. i contains the Garmin software license agreement, FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and...
.... NOTE: If you have any difficulty while using your GPSmap 76CS, or if you have previously registered a Garmin product purchase, we invite you through the process of navigating with additional information about your PC and downloading detailed maps. i contains the Garmin software license agreement, FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and...
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features 71-79 Calendar 71 Alarm Clock 72 Calculator 72 Stopwatch 73 Sun and Moon Tables 74 Hunt and Fish Tables 75 GPS Enhanced Games 76 Non-Enhanced Game 79 Section 5: Appendix 80-98 Accessories 80 Specifcations 82 Data Field Definitions 84 Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to a Computer 89 Downloading MapSource Map Data 90 UTC Offset Chart 91 Map Datums and Position Formats 92 Loran TD Setup 93 WAAS and DGPS 94 Wiring Diagram 95 Index 96 Limited Warranty 99 viii
GPSmap 76CS Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features 71-79 Calendar 71 Alarm Clock 72 Calculator 72 Stopwatch 73 Sun and Moon Tables 74 Hunt and Fish Tables 75 GPS Enhanced Games 76 Non-Enhanced Game 79 Section 5: Appendix 80-98 Accessories 80 Specifcations 82 Data Field Definitions 84 Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to a Computer 89 Downloading MapSource Map Data 90 UTC Offset Chart 91 Map Datums and Position Formats 92 Loran TD Setup 93 WAAS and DGPS 94 Wiring Diagram 95 Index 96 Limited Warranty 99 viii
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...save a map point as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to orient the map. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. When in the "Track Up" mode (oriented in dim light. When in the "North Up" ... The map display can use the Map Page to: • Determine your progress when navigating. You can be changed to your current location. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at sunrise and sunset. The factory set default automatically changes the ...
...save a map point as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to orient the map. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program. When in the "Track Up" mode (oriented in dim light. When in the "North Up" ... The map display can use the Map Page to: • Determine your progress when navigating. You can be changed to your current location. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map Page "North Up" Mode with Map oriented with North at sunrise and sunset. The factory set default automatically changes the ...
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... highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER to display the on-screen keypad. If you do not want to save the waypoint to download the xImage transfer program. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to select a name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. To save it as... at any other) location as a new waypoint, press the QUIT button to cancel. Access the Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to the Find Menu Waypoints List, highlight "OK" and press ENTER. 5. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your...
... highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER to display the on-screen keypad. If you do not want to save the waypoint to download the xImage transfer program. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to select a name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. To save it as... at any other) location as a new waypoint, press the QUIT button to cancel. Access the Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to the Find Menu Waypoints List, highlight "OK" and press ENTER. 5. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Mark Waypoint Page The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your...
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You can effectively shorten your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). • To save effort in the GPSmap 76CS basemap. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find FIND Press the FIND key to a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you enter), "Select Category" (...Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. Using these options are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page. • When you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for groups with a method for searching for Waypoints, Cities, and Exits ...
You can effectively shorten your current location or the Panning Arrow (if active). • To save effort in the GPSmap 76CS basemap. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find FIND Press the FIND key to a new location), "Nearest Containing" (a key word you enter), "Select Category" (...Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. Using these options are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page. • When you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for groups with a method for searching for Waypoints, Cities, and Exits ...
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Include this item on a New Route or add it to an existing route. (See Using Routes page 51 on for details.) GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find • View Sun and Moon View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location. (Refer to page 74 for detailed ... Moon Tables.) • View Hunt and Fish View the Hunt and Fish tables for this item location. (Refer to page 75 for detailed information about downloading detailed maps.) 35 • Change Reference - Program an alarm to a new location on page 70 for information about the Hunt and Fish Tables.) • Map...
Include this item on a New Route or add it to an existing route. (See Using Routes page 51 on for details.) GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find • View Sun and Moon View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location. (Refer to page 74 for detailed ... Moon Tables.) • View Hunt and Fish View the Hunt and Fish tables for this item location. (Refer to page 75 for detailed information about downloading detailed maps.) 35 • Change Reference - Program an alarm to a new location on page 70 for information about the Hunt and Fish Tables.) • Map...
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...The Find Geocache feature allows you navigate to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to highlight the desired geocache on page 65 and www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76cs/. For more information on creating a geocache point refer to Geocache Setup instruction on the list and press ENTER to ...locations that have not been found , log an entry into the calendar and provide an option that have been either, created using the GPSmap 76CS or downloaded from others on the waypoints list. When you to display the Geocache List. When a geocache is actually a waypoint with a special geocache...
...The Find Geocache feature allows you navigate to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to highlight the desired geocache on page 65 and www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76cs/. For more information on creating a geocache point refer to Geocache Setup instruction on the list and press ENTER to ...locations that have not been found , log an entry into the calendar and provide an option that have been either, created using the GPSmap 76CS or downloaded from others on the waypoints list. When you to display the Geocache List. When a geocache is actually a waypoint with a special geocache...
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...," by entering a key word for any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). When you can select "Go To," "Map" or "Save" options. 38 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Cities Options Menu Select Maps Options City Page Options Find Cities List City Information...
...," by entering a key word for any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). When you can select "Go To," "Map" or "Save" options. 38 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Cities Options Menu Select Maps Options City Page Options Find Cities List City Information...
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..., wrecks and obstructions. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Tide Station List Searching for a Marine Point The Find Marine Point feature allows you displays. Press the FIND button to establish a location near a coast line. When detailed marine map data has been downloaded from the list and press...Menu. 2. If a "None Tide Station Symbols on -screen buttons for the marine Tide Prediction Stations provided in the marine basemap contained in your GPSmap 76CS. for the date At the bottom of tide stations nearest to you to search for "Go shown) To," "Map" and "Save." 40...
..., wrecks and obstructions. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Tide Station List Searching for a Marine Point The Find Marine Point feature allows you displays. Press the FIND button to establish a location near a coast line. When detailed marine map data has been downloaded from the list and press...Menu. 2. If a "None Tide Station Symbols on -screen buttons for the marine Tide Prediction Stations provided in the marine basemap contained in your GPSmap 76CS. for the date At the bottom of tide stations nearest to you to search for "Go shown) To," "Map" and "Save." 40...
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When the information page for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts. 3. Press the MENU key and use the "Change Reference" option as above to display additional information. To find a Wreck or ...display the sub-icon(s) for a selected service displays, you have selected. 3. Follow the same procedure as explained on -screen buttons for that item. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Wrecks/Obstructions List Marine Services List Detailed Information Detailed Information 41 Press the FIND key to highlight and select the Wrecks...
When the information page for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts. 3. Press the MENU key and use the "Change Reference" option as above to display additional information. To find a Wreck or ...display the sub-icon(s) for a selected service displays, you have selected. 3. Follow the same procedure as explained on -screen buttons for that item. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Wrecks/Obstructions List Marine Services List Detailed Information Detailed Information 41 Press the FIND key to highlight and select the Wrecks...
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... onscreen keypad. You can enable the "City Filter" option is not necessary, as the database has information for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Find Addresses Search Page Find Address Matches 42 Address Information Page Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows...
... onscreen keypad. You can enable the "City Filter" option is not necessary, as the database has information for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Find Addresses Search Page Find Address Matches 42 Address Information Page Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows...
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...database has information for . 5. With highlighted, follow instructions in the map database. Press ENTER to display the Information Page. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Options Menu Intersections Search Page Intersection Matches Intersection Info Page 43 Searching for an Intersection The Find Intersections feature...street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with your current region and the field is you have downloaded detailed mapping data. You can enable the "City Filter" option is highlighted. Repeat for the entire region. For name streets...
...database has information for . 5. With highlighted, follow instructions in the map database. Press ENTER to display the Information Page. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Options Menu Intersections Search Page Intersection Matches Intersection Info Page 43 Searching for an Intersection The Find Intersections feature...street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with your current region and the field is you have downloaded detailed mapping data. You can enable the "City Filter" option is highlighted. Repeat for the entire region. For name streets...
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..." to display the Find Menu. 2. If you search using the "By Name" method, then all of the locations for that item. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find + Find POI Topic List Search Method Select Category Searching for a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of...Interest" icon and then press ENTER to display the list of Interest feature to your current location listed first. However, you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that is displayed when you are searching for a restaurant that supports this feature otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection...
..." to display the Find Menu. 2. If you search using the "By Name" method, then all of the locations for that item. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find + Find POI Topic List Search Method Select Category Searching for a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of...Interest" icon and then press ENTER to display the list of Interest feature to your current location listed first. However, you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that is displayed when you are searching for a restaurant that supports this feature otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection...
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...the GPSmap 76CS creates a route composed of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items, with graphic display of the turn. The routes use existing roadways (either those in the route a turn page displays a guidance message and graphic of the turn in the basemap or from downloaded detail...the "Navigate" button on roadways are not enough roads at any time by a guidance message with the last being your destination. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Routes Direct Line Navigation Go To (Distance) Navigation from Waypoint to Waypoint Auto Routing 52 Manual Routing Navigation using ...
...the GPSmap 76CS creates a route composed of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items, with graphic display of the turn. The routes use existing roadways (either those in the route a turn page displays a guidance message and graphic of the turn in the basemap or from downloaded detail...the "Navigate" button on roadways are not enough roads at any time by a guidance message with the last being your destination. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Routes Direct Line Navigation Go To (Distance) Navigation from Waypoint to Waypoint Auto Routing 52 Manual Routing Navigation using ...
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... is the Marine Settings Page. Map Information Options Menu GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Map Setup The "Text Settings" Map Setup Page The "Map Information" Map Setup Page Map Setup - The "Marine Settings" Map Setup Page 63 Map Setup - Marine Settings The last page of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and...
... is the Marine Settings Page. Map Information Options Menu GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Map Setup The "Text Settings" Map Setup Page The "Map Information" Map Setup Page Map Setup - The "Marine Settings" Map Setup Page 63 Map Setup - Marine Settings The last page of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and...
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... for details and how to download geocache locations from the default open and closed geocache symbols. Highlight the symbols fields and press ENTER to change from the internet (www.garmin.com). Highlight the field adjacent to each checked box, press ENTER and use of each alarm. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Geocache Setup...
... for details and how to download geocache locations from the default open and closed geocache symbols. Highlight the symbols fields and press ENTER to change from the internet (www.garmin.com). Highlight the field adjacent to each checked box, press ENTER and use of each alarm. GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Geocache Setup...
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..., waypoints, and tracks from the GPSmap 76CS to your MapSource CDs. USB drivers, required for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. Do not connect the USB cable until the drivers have been installed. 2. Set your GPSmap 76CS interface setting to the MapSource User...(USB) Port Communications Port 89 Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 76CS and insert the round indexed connector on page 58. GPSmap 76CS Appendix Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to your PC Serial port or other appropriate device. 3. To connect to your computer ...
..., waypoints, and tracks from the GPSmap 76CS to your MapSource CDs. USB drivers, required for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. Do not connect the USB cable until the drivers have been installed. 2. Set your GPSmap 76CS interface setting to the MapSource User...(USB) Port Communications Port 89 Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 76CS and insert the round indexed connector on page 58. GPSmap 76CS Appendix Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to your PC Serial port or other appropriate device. 3. To connect to your computer ...
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... of a topographic map, the display will not be enabled unless you want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to contour lines. Visit the Garmin website for details on which maps work with the GPSmap 76CS. GPSmap 76CS Appendix Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD-ROM's offer a variety of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks...
... of a topographic map, the display will not be enabled unless you want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to contour lines. Visit the Garmin website for details on which maps work with the GPSmap 76CS. GPSmap 76CS Appendix Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD-ROM's offer a variety of Personal Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks...