Owner's Manual
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GPSMAP® 76CSx mapping gps owner's manual GPSMAP 76CSx shown with optional MapSource® data.
GPSMAP® 76CSx mapping gps owner's manual GPSMAP 76CSx shown with optional MapSource® data.
Owner's Manual
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...original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. or go to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. at http://my.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using the eTrex for navigation. Optional ��A�c�c�...choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to www.garmin.com/support/ and click Product Support. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual...
...original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. or go to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. at http://my.garmin.com. Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using the eTrex for navigation. Optional ��A�c�c�...choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. Connect to http://buy.garmin.com. Friday, 8 AM-5 PM Central Time; In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to www.garmin.com/support/ and click Product Support. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories i Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Using the Find Menu 11 ...48 Sun and Moon 48 Hunt & Fish 48 Games Menu 48 Appendix 49 Specifications 49 Interfacing 50 Connecting Your GPSMAP 76CSx to a Computer 51 Software License Agreement 55 Index 56...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories i Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Using the Find Menu 11 ...48 Sun and Moon 48 Hunt & Fish 48 Games Menu 48 Appendix 49 Specifications 49 Interfacing 50 Connecting Your GPSMAP 76CSx to a Computer 51 Software License Agreement 55 Index 56...
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Unit Overview Internal antenna Interface keys Getting Started GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector Battery compartment cover Battery compartment locking D-ring External Data/ Auxiliary Power Port USB connector port Carry lanyard attachment slots
Unit Overview Internal antenna Interface keys Getting Started GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector Battery compartment cover Battery compartment locking D-ring External Data/ Auxiliary Power Port USB connector port Carry lanyard attachment slots
Owner's Manual
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... observe the Satellite page. The outer circle represents the horizon. Heading bug indicates your unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual The inner circle is searching for information on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or...
... observe the Satellite page. The outer circle represents the horizon. Heading bug indicates your unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual The inner circle is searching for information on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or...
Owner's Manual
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... waypoint. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to the new waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Marking Your Current Location Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks...: 1. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. After entering and confirming your GPS.
... waypoint. OR To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to the new waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Marking Your Current Location Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks...: 1. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are assigned to open the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. After entering and confirming your GPS.
Owner's Manual
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...the map item you want to edit, and press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to a new location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to show the waypoint on the Map page: 1. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you can average a waypoint...'s location. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you cannot recover it from the unit. Use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. On the Map page, use the waypoint...
...the map item you want to edit, and press ENTER. 4. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to a new location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select the waypoint you want to show the waypoint on the Map page: 1. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you can average a waypoint...'s location. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you cannot recover it from the unit. Use the ROCKER to move , and press ENTER. 3. On the Map page, use the waypoint...
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.... 4. The street list opens. 5. Select the address you want . The Tide icon contains a list of tide Tide Prediction Station GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select OK. Select . A list of time, with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is available for the entire region. \ 3. Use the screen keypad to enter enough of the street...
.... 4. The street list opens. 5. Select the address you want . The Tide icon contains a list of tide Tide Prediction Station GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Select OK. Select . A list of time, with your unit has a GPS fix, the field is available for the entire region. \ 3. Use the screen keypad to enter enough of the street...
Owner's Manual
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... are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. This file is a continuous compilation of the track log: 1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. With the Track Log setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. A current date .gpx file appears in addition to the unit's internal memory. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual...
... are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. This file is a continuous compilation of the track log: 1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. With the Track Log setup page shown, select Data Card Setup. 2. A current date .gpx file appears in addition to the unit's internal memory. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual...
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...than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals. • GPS Elevation-shows your current GPS elevation. 26 Map Page A built-in the screen area. When you press the GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual The position marker shows your present location in basemap that includes cities..., interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to...
...than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals. • GPS Elevation-shows your current GPS elevation. 26 Map Page A built-in the screen area. When you press the GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual The position marker shows your present location in basemap that includes cities..., interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On-enables you to...
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...186; C) from the last calibration. Press MENU twice to maintain your heading. When it uses data from the time options list. Hold the GPSMAP 76CSx level to get an accurate electronic compass reading. 30 Setting the speed and time for navigation. 2. Highlight the for more than 100 miles ...is on or off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for Compass Auto On/Off: 1. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after a pre-set speed, it is turned off : 1. When you first use the GPSMAP 76CSx. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual The Compass icon appears in the...
...186; C) from the last calibration. Press MENU twice to maintain your heading. When it uses data from the time options list. Hold the GPSMAP 76CSx level to get an accurate electronic compass reading. 30 Setting the speed and time for navigation. 2. Highlight the for more than 100 miles ...is on or off , the unit uses the GPS receiver for Compass Auto On/Off: 1. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after a pre-set speed, it is turned off : 1. When you first use the GPSMAP 76CSx. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual The Compass icon appears in the...
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Calibrating the Altimeter Because the GPSMAP 76CSx relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at the bottom of the page changes to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Use the ROCKER to increase its accuracy. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to place a check... by an option. highlight Yes, and press ENTER. Reset Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 37 Main Pages 3. To manually calibrate...
Calibrating the Altimeter Because the GPSMAP 76CSx relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at the bottom of the page changes to use the default GPS elevation. 3. Use the ROCKER to increase its accuracy. Highlight Apply, and press ENTER to place a check... by an option. highlight Yes, and press ENTER. Reset Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 37 Main Pages 3. To manually calibrate...
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... Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set for night viewing, adjust the amount of unit software and the Unit I.D. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Main Menu Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup...: From the Setup Menu select System. • GPS-choose on the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set the unit to adjust the brightness. number. 40 Display Setup Page ...
... Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Display. • Display Mode-set for night viewing, adjust the amount of unit software and the Unit I.D. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Main Menu Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup...: From the Setup Menu select System. • GPS-choose on the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS-set the unit to adjust the brightness. number. 40 Display Setup Page ...
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... eight US Time Zones, or 24 International Time Zones. • Daylight Saving Time-On or Off or Auto. Calibration Setup Page Refer to the compass. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 47 Speed)-sets the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec). • Depth-select the unit of measurement (... for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 31 and page 37. enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from using GPS to the electronic compass. • for , mapping, and navigation and is not an actual map in the unit. • Distance/Speed-sets the unit ...
... eight US Time Zones, or 24 International Time Zones. • Daylight Saving Time-On or Off or Auto. Calibration Setup Page Refer to the compass. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 47 Speed)-sets the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec). • Depth-select the unit of measurement (... for more than...-enter a time limit to switch to page 31 and page 37. enter the selected speed for the unit to switch from using GPS to the electronic compass. • for , mapping, and navigation and is not an actual map in the unit. • Distance/Speed-sets the unit ...
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... by GPS. 3. Go to open the Games Menu: From the Main Menu, select Games. 48 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. Main Menu Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. Calculator To access the Calculator: From the Main Menu, select Calculator. Select Date to www.garmin...
... by GPS. 3. Go to open the Games Menu: From the Main Menu, select Games. 48 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. Main Menu Altimeter Setup To setup the Altimeter: 1. Calculator To access the Calculator: From the Main Menu, select Calculator. Select Date to www.garmin...
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...Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective (160 x 240 pixels) with an open sky view. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 76CSx in quad helix, remote antenna capability. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to proper user calibration... Altimeter: Accuracy; +/- 10 feet*, resolution; 1 ft. *Subject to 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76CSx may exceed the usable range of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Extensive use )* *Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some...
...Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective (160 x 240 pixels) with an open sky view. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 76CSx in quad helix, remote antenna capability. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to proper user calibration... Altimeter: Accuracy; +/- 10 feet*, resolution; 1 ft. *Subject to 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76CSx may exceed the usable range of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Extensive use )* *Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of some...
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... or modifications could result in a particular installation. Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 76CSx is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the...any user-serviceable parts. Operation of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Appendix • Consult the dealer or ...
... or modifications could result in a particular installation. Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 76CSx is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the...any user-serviceable parts. Operation of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for help. This equipment generates, uses, and can be made by turning the equipment off and on a different circuit from the GPS unit. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Appendix • Consult the dealer or ...
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... city 15 geocache 14 intersection 16 interstate exit 15 waypoints 14 G games 48 geochache 14, 46 GPS off road transition 24 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual gate 32 hunt and fish 13 I In/Out zoom keys 3 initializing the GPS 4 interfacing 50 intersections 16 J Jumpmaster 48 L language 40 lock on 40 guidance text 28 H heading setup...
... city 15 geocache 14 intersection 16 interstate exit 15 waypoints 14 G games 48 geochache 14, 46 GPS off road transition 24 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual gate 32 hunt and fish 13 I In/Out zoom keys 3 initializing the GPS 4 interfacing 50 intersections 16 J Jumpmaster 48 L language 40 lock on 40 guidance text 28 H heading setup...
Quick Reference Guide
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... page contains a Bearing Pointer and a Compass Ring. This page provides travel data, such as destinations. 1. Without downloaded detailed map data from Garmin MapSource®, only items in Taiwan Waypoint Information Page Navigating to a Waypoint When using the Find Menu. Press FIND to the waypoint. A Printed..., press MENU with the Compass or Map Page shown, then select Stop Navigation and press ENTER. ® GPSMAP 76CSx with sensors and maps quick reference guide Internal GPS Antenna In/Out (Zoom) Keys Page/Compass Key Find/MOB Key Power/Backlight Key Rocker Key Quit Key Menu...
... page contains a Bearing Pointer and a Compass Ring. This page provides travel data, such as destinations. 1. Without downloaded detailed map data from Garmin MapSource®, only items in Taiwan Waypoint Information Page Navigating to a Waypoint When using the Find Menu. Press FIND to the waypoint. A Printed..., press MENU with the Compass or Map Page shown, then select Stop Navigation and press ENTER. ® GPSMAP 76CSx with sensors and maps quick reference guide Internal GPS Antenna In/Out (Zoom) Keys Page/Compass Key Find/MOB Key Power/Backlight Key Rocker Key Quit Key Menu...
Quick Reference Guide
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... when moving or navigating to enter highlighted options, data, or confirm on and adjust the backlighting. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Heading Bug indicates your direction of movement Satellite not yet received Satellite Page Options Menu Using the Map Page...the Owner's Manual for MOB feature. PAGE N PAGE/COMPASS Key-press to show the Backlight Adjustment Slider. 2. Press PAGE to view the GPSMAP 76CSx screen, turn unit on and off . Press and quickly release the POWER key to cycle through lists; Adjusting the Backlighting When lighting conditions ...
... when moving or navigating to enter highlighted options, data, or confirm on and adjust the backlighting. Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Heading Bug indicates your direction of movement Satellite not yet received Satellite Page Options Menu Using the Map Page...the Owner's Manual for MOB feature. PAGE N PAGE/COMPASS Key-press to show the Backlight Adjustment Slider. 2. Press PAGE to view the GPSMAP 76CSx screen, turn unit on and off . Press and quickly release the POWER key to cycle through lists; Adjusting the Backlighting When lighting conditions ...