Owner's Manual
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... i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories i Operating the GPSMAP 76Cx iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Using the Find Menu 11 Using Tracks 18 Creating a Route 22 Main Pages 25 Satellite Page 26 Map Page 26 Compass Page 29 Trip Computer Page 32 Main Menu 33 Tracks 33 Route Page 33 Highway Page 33 Setup Menu 34 Calendar 42...
... i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i Optional Accessories i Operating the GPSMAP 76Cx iii Warnings iv Important Information iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad 3 Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx 4 Initializing the GPS Receiver 4 Basic Operation 7 Creating and Using Waypoints 7 Using the Find Menu 11 Using Tracks 18 Creating a Route 22 Main Pages 25 Satellite Page 26 Map Page 26 Compass Page 29 Trip Computer Page 32 Main Menu 33 Tracks 33 Route Page 33 Highway Page 33 Setup Menu 34 Calendar 42...
Owner's Manual
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... field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you select Restore Defaults. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Key-when you are directed to the factory settings when you are instructed to select a button, and press ENTER. To scroll through a list, press up , down on the screen using the ROCKER, and press ENTER after each item. Default-the factory setting saved in...
... field On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you select Restore Defaults. Then highlight Show Info, and press ENTER again. Key-when you are directed to the factory settings when you are instructed to select a button, and press ENTER. To scroll through a list, press up , down on the screen using the ROCKER, and press ENTER after each item. Default-the factory setting saved in...
Owner's Manual
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... card is not lost when batteries are located in the slot at the base of the unit. 2. Press down on setting the battery type. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. See page 34 for several months. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. You can use the unit for information...
... card is not lost when batteries are located in the slot at the base of the unit. 2. Press down on setting the battery type. Route the strap through the loop, and pull tight. See page 34 for several months. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. To install the lanyard: 1. You can use the unit for information...
Owner's Manual
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... marker next to a new location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Do you want to edit, and press ENTER. 4. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select Save. Editing Waypoints You can average a new waypoint location over time to create a user waypoint here?" Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth. Averaging a Waypoint's Location You can edit waypoints to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Press FIND.. 2. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you...
... marker next to a new location, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Do you want to edit, and press ENTER. 4. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2. Select Save. Editing Waypoints You can average a new waypoint location over time to create a user waypoint here?" Select the waypoint you want to change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth. Averaging a Waypoint's Location You can edit waypoints to move a waypoint on the map. 4. Press FIND.. 2. Note: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you...
Owner's Manual
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... for reference. To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. Use the Compass page for each alarm. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Using the ROCKER to mark the MOB waypoint. 2. Press MENU twice to open the Map page showing the path from your current location to open the Main Menu. 2. Press ENTER to the MOB point. To clear one or all waypoints from the list: To remove or review...
... for reference. To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. Use the Compass page for each alarm. To remove all proximity waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. Using the ROCKER to mark the MOB waypoint. 2. Press MENU twice to open the Map page showing the path from your current location to open the Main Menu. 2. Press ENTER to the MOB point. To clear one or all waypoints from the list: To remove or review...
Owner's Manual
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... containing items near the new map location. Press MENU, select Change Reference. See page 42. • Map Information-show the map from another item: 1. Select an icon on the map: 1. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 13 The Map page appears. 4. See page 42. • View Hunt and Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for information about downloading detailed maps. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you are within a specified...
... containing items near the new map location. Press MENU, select Change Reference. See page 42. • Map Information-show the map from another item: 1. Select an icon on the map: 1. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 13 The Map page appears. 4. See page 42. • View Hunt and Fish-view Hunt and Fish tables for information about downloading detailed maps. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you are within a specified...
Owner's Manual
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... nearest to your location is part of Interest to view information for a restaurant that chain in the mapping database are searching for another date: 1. Enter the date with the chart shown, select Date, and press Enter. 2. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 17 If you search using the Find Nearest option. Follow the Help instructions to your current location. 3. Select an item from the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/products/poiloader...
... nearest to your location is part of Interest to view information for a restaurant that chain in the mapping database are searching for another date: 1. Enter the date with the chart shown, select Date, and press Enter. 2. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 17 If you search using the Find Nearest option. Follow the Help instructions to your current location. 3. Select an item from the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/products/poiloader...
Owner's Manual
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... of the Tracks page. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. • Color-select the color of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. The percentage of the active track on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Basic Operation Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or "track log" on the map. 18 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Select Tracks. 3. Select the Clear button...
... of the Tracks page. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. • Color-select the color of memory used Tracks Page To clear the track log: 1. Time creates track points after a specified distance is traveled. The percentage of the active track on the Map page as the unit gets a location fix. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Basic Operation Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or "track log" on the map. 18 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Select Tracks. 3. Select the Clear button...
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... track is created when using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx filecompatible application. 4. Begin and End markers and user waypoints are added to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options. 20 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual As you begin to the Garmin Web site for information about these track logs from the unit while logging a track, as explained on the map: On the Saved Track page, select the Map. Press MENU to the track. To delete these maps. A map showing...
... track is created when using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx filecompatible application. 4. Begin and End markers and user waypoints are added to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options. 20 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual As you begin to the Garmin Web site for information about these track logs from the unit while logging a track, as explained on the map: On the Saved Track page, select the Map. Press MENU to the track. To delete these maps. A map showing...
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Create or modify a route using MapSource map data. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select New > . Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from point to point. • If you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you to your destination. To create a route: 1. Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a route to the route. 5. Select Use to add it to your...
Create or modify a route using MapSource map data. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select New > . Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from point to point. • If you select the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup page. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Both Go To navigation and point-to-point allow you to your destination. To create a route: 1. Auto-routing uses roadways in the map database to automatically calculate a route to the route. 5. Select Use to add it to your...
Owner's Manual
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.... GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Editing a Route Use the Route page to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route. To change the route name, and review route points. Select Save, Map, or Go To. Select Manual or Distance when advancing to the next point. 24 Select Distance to enter a radius so that route, press MENU > Delete Route. Route Page Options • Remove All-removes waypoints from a saved route. • Reverse Route-reverses the order of the route points in the saved route. • Profile-creates...
.... GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Basic Operation Editing a Route Use the Route page to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route. To change the route name, and review route points. Select Save, Map, or Go To. Select Manual or Distance when advancing to the next point. 24 Select Distance to enter a radius so that route, press MENU > Delete Route. Route Page Options • Remove All-removes waypoints from a saved route. • Reverse Route-reverses the order of the route points in the saved route. • Profile-creates...
Owner's Manual
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... Zoom Range When using optional MapSource data. To review map information: To show on the Map page, and press ENTER. 1. A check mark means a map is highlighted. 2. The first data field is active. To change a data field: 1. Press MENU > Data Field. 2. From the Map page, press MENU > Setup Map. 2. Press MENU > Change Data Fields. Move to keep the white arrow (map View listings such as nearby restaurants, lodging, pointer) within the screen area. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 27 Select the Map Setup-information page. Using BlueChart data...
... Zoom Range When using optional MapSource data. To review map information: To show on the Map page, and press ENTER. 1. A check mark means a map is highlighted. 2. The first data field is active. To change a data field: 1. Press MENU > Data Field. 2. From the Map page, press MENU > Setup Map. 2. Press MENU > Change Data Fields. Move to keep the white arrow (map View listings such as nearby restaurants, lodging, pointer) within the screen area. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 27 Select the Map Setup-information page. Using BlueChart data...
Owner's Manual
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... NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data. • TEXT OUT-Allows ASCII text output of Track Log Data to observe a new Removable Drive listing. Browse the computer for the storage device. 4. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 35 It also allows transfer of location and velocity information. Double click My Computer to Garmin MapSource. Select USB Mass Storage, and press Enter. 3. Connect the unit to a computer. After the transfer, end the USB cable connection. Interface Setup Page Use...
... NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data. • TEXT OUT-Allows ASCII text output of Track Log Data to observe a new Removable Drive listing. Browse the computer for the storage device. 4. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual 35 It also allows transfer of location and velocity information. Double click My Computer to Garmin MapSource. Select USB Mass Storage, and press Enter. 3. Connect the unit to a computer. After the transfer, end the USB cable connection. Interface Setup Page Use...
Owner's Manual
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Information page to show it on the map or turn it off. Map Setup - Points Page Map Setup - Marine Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Points Page Use the Map Setup - Text page to select the text size for descriptions of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and maps with auto-routing capability. Map Setup - You can select from 20 ft to 800 mi (50 m to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover...
Information page to show it on the map or turn it off. Map Setup - Points Page Map Setup - Marine Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual Points Page Use the Map Setup - Text page to select the text size for descriptions of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and maps with auto-routing capability. Map Setup - You can select from 20 ft to 800 mi (50 m to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover...
Owner's Manual
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... Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to indicate the temperature. Main Menu Time Setup To access the Time Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Time. • Time Format-choose from True, Magnetic, Grid or User options. To access the Heading Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Heading. • Display-choose from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils. • North Reference-choose from 12-hour or 24hour time format. • Time Zone-set to one of heading mode. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual...
... Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to indicate the temperature. Main Menu Time Setup To access the Time Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Time. • Time Format-choose from True, Magnetic, Grid or User options. To access the Heading Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Heading. • Display-choose from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils. • North Reference-choose from 12-hour or 24hour time format. • Time Zone-set to one of heading mode. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... 18 hours (typical use of some batteries. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 76Cx in quad helix, remote antenna capability. Appendix Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB power, 12 V Adapter Cable, or up to 36 VDC external power Battery Life: Up to 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76Cx may exceed the usable range of screen backlighting, electronic compass, and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective...
... 18 hours (typical use of some batteries. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 76Cx in quad helix, remote antenna capability. Appendix Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB power, 12 V Adapter Cable, or up to 36 VDC external power Battery Life: Up to 70oC)* *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76Cx may exceed the usable range of screen backlighting, electronic compass, and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreflective...
Owner's Manual
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...Securely pack the unit and a copy of direction, distance, location or topography. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside the United States. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the package. Such repairs or replacement will , at ...GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING 48 FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. This warranty is provided by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual...
...Securely pack the unit and a copy of direction, distance, location or topography. Write the tracking number clearly on the outside the United States. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the package. Such repairs or replacement will , at ...GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING 48 FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. This warranty is provided by international distributors for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual...
Owner's Manual
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... on road 37 log track to data card 19 M man overboard (MOB) 10 map page options 28 setup 36 MapSource 6 marine alarms setup 40 measuring distance 29 Menu key 3 messages 5 N navigating routes 23 saved tracks 21 new location 26 O off road transition 24 P Page key 3 point of interest 17 pojecting waypoints 9 Power key 3 preview turns 23 proximity alarms 10 proximity waypoints 9 Q Quit key 3 R Rocker key 3 routes auto-routing 23 creating 22 methods for routing 22 navigating 23 setup 39 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual
... on road 37 log track to data card 19 M man overboard (MOB) 10 map page options 28 setup 36 MapSource 6 marine alarms setup 40 measuring distance 29 Menu key 3 messages 5 N navigating routes 23 saved tracks 21 new location 26 O off road transition 24 P Page key 3 point of interest 17 pojecting waypoints 9 Power key 3 preview turns 23 proximity alarms 10 proximity waypoints 9 Q Quit key 3 R Rocker key 3 routes auto-routing 23 creating 22 methods for routing 22 navigating 23 setup 39 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner's Manual
Quick Reference Guide
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... Navigation and press ENTER. ® GPSMAP 76Cx mapping gps quick reference guide Internal GPS Antenna In/Out (Zoom) Keys Page Key Find/MOB Key Power/Backlight Key Rocker Key Quit Key Menu Key Enter/Mark Key Color LCD Display Shown with optional MapSource® data. To save . A destination can be redirected toward the waypoint. Use the ROCKER to open the Trip Computer Page. Data fields at the bottom of the page display selectable navigation Compass Page information...
... Navigation and press ENTER. ® GPSMAP 76Cx mapping gps quick reference guide Internal GPS Antenna In/Out (Zoom) Keys Page Key Find/MOB Key Power/Backlight Key Rocker Key Quit Key Menu Key Enter/Mark Key Color LCD Display Shown with optional MapSource® data. To save . A destination can be redirected toward the waypoint. Use the ROCKER to open the Trip Computer Page. Data fields at the bottom of the page display selectable navigation Compass Page information...
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... when moving or navigating to a chosen destination. Extensive use the Map Page: 1. Optional user-defined data fields provide navigation information. From any time to mark your current location. ROCKER Key-move up or down and slowly release to remove the MICRO SD CARD card. To adjust the backlight: 1. Install the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Start-Up and Satellite Acquisition Find a location where you have a clear view of the...
... when moving or navigating to a chosen destination. Extensive use the Map Page: 1. Optional user-defined data fields provide navigation information. From any time to mark your current location. ROCKER Key-move up or down and slowly release to remove the MICRO SD CARD card. To adjust the backlight: 1. Install the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Start-Up and Satellite Acquisition Find a location where you have a clear view of the...
