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Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device Overview 2 Battery Information 3 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 4 Buttons 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 6 Waypoints 6 ...
Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device Overview 2 Battery Information 3 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 4 Buttons 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 6 Waypoints 6 ...
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... (page 6). 5. See page 5. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Record a track (page 10). 7. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to know the basic features. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Select Delete...
... (page 6). 5. See page 5. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Record a track (page 10). 7. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to know the basic features. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for example, "Select Delete...
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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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..., NiMH, or lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Battery Information The device operates on the unit. 2. Setting Your Language 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Replace the battery cover. For best results, after you install new...
..., NiMH, or lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Battery Information The device operates on the unit. 2. Setting Your Language 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Replace the battery cover. For best results, after you install new...
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Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to store your location. 4. Quickly press to open area. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to turn on and off. Go outdoors to...
Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to store your location. 4. Quickly press to open area. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to turn on and off. Go outdoors to...
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Press and hold MARK to select options and acknowledge messages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press ENTER to save your current location as a waypoint. Press + to zoom in on the map. Press - to open . QUIT PAGE MENU .../ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return to scroll through the main pages (page 12). Press PAGE to the previous menu or page. Rocker + - Getting Started Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main...
Press and hold MARK to select options and acknowledge messages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press ENTER to save your current location as a waypoint. Press + to zoom in on the map. Press - to open . QUIT PAGE MENU .../ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return to scroll through the main pages (page 12). Press PAGE to the previous menu or page. Rocker + - Getting Started Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main...
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...lines. From the compass, press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. To purchase additional maps, see page 38. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You should calibrate the compass after moving . Follow the on...Compass When navigating 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 Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows you are traveling directly toward your destination, regardless of the...
...lines. From the compass, press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. To purchase additional maps, see page 38. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You should calibrate the compass after moving . Follow the on...Compass When navigating 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 Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows you are traveling directly toward your destination, regardless of the...
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... compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main...
... compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main...
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...alert you when you are using a profile and you change the unit of measure. Your current profile is indicated on the page. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual For more information about customizing your device and change settings such as data fields, units of measurement, or position settings,... they are saved automatically as part of an Area 1. From the main menu, select Area Calculation > Start. 2. After you calculate the area, you want to your profile, see page 34. 20 Setting a Profile 1. Select a point. 5. Select Done. ...
...alert you when you are using a profile and you change the unit of measure. Your current profile is indicated on the page. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual For more information about customizing your device and change settings such as data fields, units of measurement, or position settings,... they are saved automatically as part of an Area 1. From the main menu, select Area Calculation > Start. 2. After you calculate the area, you want to your profile, see page 34. 20 Setting a Profile 1. Select a point. 5. Select Done. ...
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...page. 1. The maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute. The calibrated current pressure. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. The direction from your exact location. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (...Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - The total elevation distance ascended. Revolutions of error for your starting location to a destination. The remaining battery power. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of the crank arm or ...
...page. 1. The maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute. The calibrated current pressure. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. The direction from your exact location. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (...Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - The total elevation distance ascended. Revolutions of error for your starting location to a destination. The remaining battery power. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of the crank arm or ...
Quick Start Manual
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GPSMAP® 78 series quick start manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78s, and GPSMAP 78sc
GPSMAP® 78 series quick start manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78s, and GPSMAP 78sc
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... on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Slide the latch on the device (page 3). 3. Navigate a route...Installing the Batteries 1. Calibrate the compass (page 7). 6. Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. ...warnings and other important information When using your compass to know the basic features. 1. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for ...
... on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Slide the latch on the device (page 3). 3. Navigate a route...Installing the Batteries 1. Calibrate the compass (page 7). 6. Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Navigate with the search menu (page 8). 7. ...warnings and other important information When using your compass to know the basic features. 1. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for ...
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... you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 10). Go outdoors to open area. 2. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 2. Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Use the Rocker to acquire signals. 1. Wait while the device searches for satellites. A question...
... you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 10). Go outdoors to open area. 2. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 2. Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Use the Rocker to acquire signals. 1. Wait while the device searches for satellites. A question...
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... location as a waypoint. PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Rocker + - Press and hold to open the main menu (from any page). Press - Press ENTER to open . GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Press MENU to select options and acknowledge messages. to scroll through the main pages (page 5). Press PAGE to zoom out on the map. Press...
... location as a waypoint. PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Rocker + - Press and hold to open the main menu (from any page). Press - Press ENTER to open . GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Press MENU to select options and acknowledge messages. to scroll through the main pages (page 5). Press PAGE to zoom out on the map. Press...
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... pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select an attribute (such as the name or location). 4. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Press Menu. 4. Select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the map. Waypoints Waypoints are locations...
... pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select an attribute (such as the name or location). 4. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Press Menu. 4. Select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the map. Waypoints Waypoints are locations...
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...; Select Track Up to show your current location. 3. Select Measure Distance. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. The distance appears at the top of the compass. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to measure distance from your current direction of travel at the top of the electronic...
...; Select Track Up to show your current location. 3. Select Measure Distance. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. The distance appears at the top of the compass. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to measure distance from your current direction of travel at the top of the electronic...
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From the compass, press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the ... your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. note: The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. Follow the on -screen instructions. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1....
From the compass, press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the ... your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. note: The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. Follow the on -screen instructions. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1....
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... them later. From the main menu, select Setup > Routing > Guidance Method. 2. Select an option. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen instructions. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Select Waypoints. 3. About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. From any page, press FIND. 2. For data...
... them later. From the main menu, select Setup > Routing > Guidance Method. 2. Select an option. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen instructions. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Select Waypoints. 3. About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. From any page, press FIND. 2. For data...
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.... 3. Select the first point in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Repeat steps 2-5 until the route is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. Press quit to the object. Navigating a Route 1. Select a route. 4. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is complete. Point ... 'N Go. 2. Select Routes. 3. You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the route. 4. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Select Go. A route must contain at an object. 3. From the main menu, select Route ...
.... 3. Select the first point in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. Repeat steps 2-5 until the route is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. Press quit to the object. Navigating a Route 1. Select a route. 4. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is complete. Point ... 'N Go. 2. Select Routes. 3. You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the route. 4. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Select Go. A route must contain at an object. 3. From the main menu, select Route ...
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... backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to save battery power and prolong battery life. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. 10 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Use the Rocker to open the backlight status page. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Maximizing Battery Life Using the...
... backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to save battery power and prolong battery life. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. 10 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Use the Rocker to open the backlight status page. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > System > Battery Type. 2. Maximizing Battery Life Using the...
