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GPSMAP® 78 series owner's manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc
GPSMAP® 78 series owner's manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc
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... used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for product warnings and other important information. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know... the basic features. 1. Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Record a track (page 10...
... used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for product warnings and other important information. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know... the basic features. 1. Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Record a track (page 10...
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Getting Started Device Overview Internal antenna Buttons Display 2 MCX connector for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) Battery compartment microSD™ card slot (under batteries) GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Getting Started Device Overview Internal antenna Buttons Display 2 MCX connector for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) Battery compartment microSD™ card slot (under batteries) GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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...). Slide the latch on the unit. 2. Turn on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Installing the Batteries...
...). Slide the latch on the unit. 2. Turn on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Installing the Batteries...
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... the device on the device. 3. Wait while the device searches for satellites. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to open the search menu. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open the backlight status page. Quickly press to store your location. 4. When...
... the device on the device. 3. Wait while the device searches for satellites. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to open the search menu. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to open the backlight status page. Quickly press to store your location. 4. When...
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... on the map. Press - Press MENU twice to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main menu (from any page). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press MENU to open . Press ENTER to the previous menu or page. Rocker + - QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return...
... on the map. Press - Press MENU twice to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main menu (from any page). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press MENU to open . Press ENTER to the previous menu or page. Rocker + - QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return...
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..., press and hold MARK. 2. Press Menu. 4. Select Go. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoints. 3. Select Done. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Enter the new information. 5. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. From any page, press FIND. 2.
..., press and hold MARK. 2. Press Menu. 4. Select Go. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Waypoints. 3. Select Done. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Enter the new information. 5. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Deleting a Waypoint 1. From any page, press FIND. 2.
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... Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of the point on the route. Select Done. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7
... Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of the point on the route. Select Done. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select a point. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7
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..., press FIND. 2. Navigating a Route 1. Select the route again. 5. Press FIND. 2. Viewing the Active Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Deleting a Route 1. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2.
..., press FIND. 2. Navigating a Route 1. Select the route again. 5. Press FIND. 2. Viewing the Active Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Deleting a Route 1. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2.
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... destination. 5. Press FIND. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Enter the house number. 7. Select Marine Services. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select the city. Enter the street. 8. Enter the country. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select Go. The detailed maps contain millions... and auto services. 1. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other ...
... destination. 5. Press FIND. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Enter the house number. 7. Select Marine Services. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select the city. Enter the street. 8. Enter the country. 4. Enter the city or postal code. Select Go. The detailed maps contain millions... and auto services. 1. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other ...
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...Select Recording Interval. 6. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual You can save these tracks and navigate to record tracks more or less often. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track... Log. 2. Managing Track Log Recording 1. Select Record Method. 4. If you are moving. Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track...
...Select Recording Interval. 6. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual You can save these tracks and navigate to record tracks more or less often. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track... Log. 2. Managing Track Log Recording 1. Select Record Method. 4. If you are moving. Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track...
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... track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. Saving the Current Track 1. Select Tracks. 3. Deleting a Track 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select a track. 3. Select a saved track. 4. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. Select what you want to...
... track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. Saving the Current Track 1. Select Tracks. 3. Deleting a Track 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select a track. 3. Select a saved track. 4. Press FIND. 2. Select Go. Select what you want to...
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..., see page 23. 1. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Changing the Map Orientation 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a data field. 4. Follow the on the map. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. •...
..., see page 23. 1. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Changing the Map Orientation 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a data field. 4. Follow the on the map. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. •...
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... detail settings may cause the map to measure distance from your map. Move the cursor to a point you to select the amount of the page. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select how the map is selected, you must zoom in or out... manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the device. Measuring Distance You can move the ...
... detail settings may cause the map to measure distance from your map. Move the cursor to a point you to select the amount of the page. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to select how the map is selected, you must zoom in or out... manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the device. Measuring Distance You can move the ...
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... a destination, the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Follow the on the device. Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows you to...
... a destination, the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Follow the on the device. Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows you to...
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Hold the device level. 3. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Press page. 2. You can use the compass to the object. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. 1. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. From the main ... north as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to your location. 15 Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.
Hold the device level. 3. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Press page. 2. You can use the compass to the object. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. 1. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. From the main ... north as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to your location. 15 Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.
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... an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you are traveling at a higher rate of speed...
... an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you are traveling at a higher rate of speed...
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... Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change Plot Type-sets the type of data shown on the elevation...
... Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change Plot Type-sets the type of data shown on the elevation...
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note: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (page 20). 18 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Trip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer, press menu. • Reset-resets all the trip computer values to zero. Using the Main Pages Trip ...
note: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (page 20). 18 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Trip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer, press menu. • Reset-resets all the trip computer values to zero. Using the Main Pages Trip ...
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..., in . 5. Go to your device. From the main menu, select Geocaches. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Connect your device (page 35). 2. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Follow the on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. Go to another compatible device...
..., in . 5. Go to your device. From the main menu, select Geocaches. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Connect your device (page 35). 2. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Follow the on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. Go to another compatible device...