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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.
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... SanDisk Corporation. or its products and to make changes in this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. This product includes technology owned by U.S. SiRF's technology is...
... SanDisk Corporation. or its products and to make changes in this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. SiRFstarIII and SiRF Powered are trademarks of SiRF Technology, Inc. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. This product includes technology owned by U.S. SiRF's technology is...
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Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. or go to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501242 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). at http://my.garmin.com. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Take a moment to compare the contents of available accessories and maps for navigation. If any pieces are missing, contact your...
Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. or go to our Web site at +44 (0) 870.8501242 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within the UK). at http://my.garmin.com. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Take a moment to compare the contents of available accessories and maps for navigation. If any pieces are missing, contact your...
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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 ...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 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
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 ...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 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
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Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the ROCKER, or use the ROCKER key to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults. Introduction Highlighted Field field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. They indicate that you are directed to... bar-when viewing a list of items on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to select a button, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual iii
Operating the GPSMAP 76CSx Understanding Terms Select-move the highlighted area on the ROCKER, or use the ROCKER key to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults. Introduction Highlighted Field field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you should highlight Service, and press ENTER. They indicate that you are directed to... bar-when viewing a list of items on a page where data or an option can change the settings, and revert to select a button, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual iii
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... DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. iv GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual See � www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to...
... DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. iv GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual See � www.garmin.com/prop65 for any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. • Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to...
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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
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... pulling the cover loose. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Press down on setting the battery type. You can use the unit for several months... install the card, making certain the card is not lost when batteries are located in position for information on the top edge of the unit GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
... pulling the cover loose. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Press down on setting the battery type. You can use the unit for several months... install the card, making certain the card is not lost when batteries are located in position for information on the top edge of the unit GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual
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... Key Press to adjust the backlighting. Press and hold at any time to view the Find Menu. FIND/MOB Key Press at any other page. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started ROCKER Key Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or move the map panning arrow... scroll up , down a list on or off . PAGE Key Press to view the Main Menu. Press twice to cycle through the main pages. Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys Press to zoom in or out on -screen messages. ENTER/MARK Key Press and release to enter highlighted options, data...
... Key Press to adjust the backlighting. Press and hold at any time to view the Find Menu. FIND/MOB Key Press at any other page. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Getting Started ROCKER Key Press up or down , left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or move the map panning arrow... scroll up , down a list on or off . PAGE Key Press to view the Main Menu. Press twice to cycle through the main pages. Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys Press to zoom in or out on -screen messages. ENTER/MARK Key Press and release to enter highlighted options, data...
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... "Acquiring Satellites" message until a location fix is 45 degrees from the horizon. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the GPSMAP 76CSx on your unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. While the GPS receiver is...
... "Acquiring Satellites" message until a location fix is 45 degrees from the horizon. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn the GPSMAP 76CSx on your unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. While the GPS receiver is...
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... condition is plugged in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you turn the unit on . On-Screen Messages GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Satellite signal status is shown when searching for several unit features. The Backlight uses a significant amount of the occurrence. Getting Started On-Screen Messages...
... condition is plugged in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you turn the unit on . On-Screen Messages GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Satellite signal status is shown when searching for several unit features. The Backlight uses a significant amount of the occurrence. Getting Started On-Screen Messages...
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...garmin.com/cartography/ for any listed location. Use the USB Mass Storage feature to transfer other files to the microSD card. The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC interface cable (with the unit to transfer MapSource data from a PC to the microSD Card already installed in battery compartment GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual... This data is loaded to the microSD card when installed in the GPSMAP 76CSx. Map data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable provided with a serial...
...garmin.com/cartography/ for any listed location. Use the USB Mass Storage feature to transfer other files to the microSD card. The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC interface cable (with the unit to transfer MapSource data from a PC to the microSD Card already installed in battery compartment GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual... This data is loaded to the microSD card when installed in the GPSMAP 76CSx. Map data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable provided with a serial...
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...the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation To mark your changes, select OK. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. To accept the waypoint with your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. OR... To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to quickly capture your current location creating a new waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. You must have a valid position...
...the on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually. Basic Operation To mark your changes, select OK. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. To accept the waypoint with your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using three methods. OR... To change any information, select the appropriate field, and press ENTER to quickly capture your current location creating a new waypoint. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint. You must have a valid position...
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... the waypoint to the waypoint. 5. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to a new location, and press ENTER. Select Save. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Editing Waypoints You can average a new waypoint location over time to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map...
... the waypoint to the waypoint. 5. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to a new location, and press ENTER. Select Save. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Editing Waypoints You can average a new waypoint location over time to capture the pointer location and open the information page for that point, a "No map...
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... projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of Find items to open the information page for , press MARK > Avg to begin averaging. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to open the Options menu. 5. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to define an alarm circle...
... projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of Find items to open the information page for , press MARK > Avg to begin averaging. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to open the Options menu. 5. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to define an alarm circle...
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... Alarm Tones button to initiate the alarm feature. Use the Compass page for creating a waypoint is shown. Press MENU twice to the MOB point. 10 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual When you approach a proximity waypoint, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Use this application for reference. As you move outside the set...
... Alarm Tones button to initiate the alarm feature. Use the Compass page for creating a waypoint is shown. Press MENU twice to the MOB point. 10 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual When you approach a proximity waypoint, a tone sounds and a "Near Proximity Point" message appears. Use this application for reference. As you move outside the set...
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... icon for the type of item for which you want to find. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76CSx basemap. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 11 To find . Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen keypad and enter the name of Interest. 3. The item's information page opens, allowing...
... icon for the type of item for which you want to find. The options menu for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76CSx basemap. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 11 To find . Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen keypad and enter the name of Interest. 3. The item's information page opens, allowing...
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... to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time and average the result for map items near the item. 12 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Recent Finds icon List of the last 50 items you want to go to , and press ENTER. 4. Each information page contains three on whether you...
... to select an option: • Average Location-sample a new waypoint location over time and average the result for map items near the item. 12 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Recent Finds icon List of the last 50 items you want to go to , and press ENTER. 4. Each information page contains three on whether you...
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... the map: 1. See "Creating and Using Routes" on a new route or add it to an existing route. Select an item in the Find list. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 13 To find an item from which the map item originated. See page 9. • Add To Route-include this item on page 22. • View...
... the map: 1. See "Creating and Using Routes" on a new route or add it to an existing route. Select an item in the Find list. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual 13 To find an item from which the map item originated. See page 9. • Add To Route-include this item on page 22. • View...
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... separate it from your computer. When a geocache is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol to the geocache location. Press FIND. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on to http://my.garmin.com and click "Go Geocaching." To find a waypoint: 1. Waypoints are stored in the comment field. Highlight Geocache. When you or...
... separate it from your computer. When a geocache is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol to the geocache location. Press FIND. 2. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on to http://my.garmin.com and click "Go Geocaching." To find a waypoint: 1. Waypoints are stored in the comment field. Highlight Geocache. When you or...