Important Safety and Product Information
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... input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on driver's field the vehicle of direct sunlight, such as the real-time clock. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Using...
... input destinations, change settings, or access any discrepancies before attempting such operations. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the device to all available navigation sources, including road signs, road closures, road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, and other factors that the mount stays on driver's field the vehicle of direct sunlight, such as the real-time clock. Battery Warnings Your GPS device uses user-replaceable batteries. Using...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... devices comply with the instructions. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Other state laws allow the suction mount to radio or drive. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not...
... devices comply with the instructions. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Other state laws allow the suction mount to radio or drive. Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS device. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate Industry Canada Compliance map information is either not...
Important Safety and Product Information
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... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the package. completeness of direction, distance, location or topography. If applicable, this distributor provides local service for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Devices purchased in this product. Avertissements d'installation et d'utilisation • Lors de l'installation de l'appareil dans un véhicule, placez- Online...
... FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of the package. completeness of direction, distance, location or topography. If applicable, this distributor provides local service for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. Devices purchased in this product. Avertissements d'installation et d'utilisation • Lors de l'installation de l'appareil dans un véhicule, placez- Online...
Owner's Manual
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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 Routes 7 Additional Maps 9 Tracks 10 About Tracks 10 Navigating a Saved Track.........11 Using the Main Pages....... 12 Customizing the Data Fields.... 12 Restoring Default Page Settings 12 Map 12 Compass 14 Using the Compass 15 Using Sight 'N Go 15 Elevation Plot 16 Opening the Main Menu........... 17 Trip Computer 18...
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 Routes 7 Additional Maps 9 Tracks 10 About Tracks 10 Navigating a Saved Track.........11 Using the Main Pages....... 12 Customizing the Data Fields.... 12 Restoring Default Page Settings 12 Map 12 Compass 14 Using the Compass 15 Using Sight 'N Go 15 Elevation Plot 16 Opening the Main Menu........... 17 Trip Computer 18...
Owner's Manual
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Display Settings 28 Setting Up Tones 28 Marine Settings 28 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 29 Resetting Data 30 Changing the Page Sequence 30 Customizing the Unit Settings 31 Time Settings 31 Position Format Settings.......... 31 Altimeter Settings 32 Geocache Settings 33 Routing Settings 33 Fitness 34 Profiles 34 Appendix 35 Registering Your Device........... 35 Updating the Software 35 Viewing Important Device Information 35 Contacting Garmin Product Support 35 Using the Backlight 36 Specifications 36 Maximizing Battery Life 37 About the Batteries 38 Buying...
Display Settings 28 Setting Up Tones 28 Marine Settings 28 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 29 Resetting Data 30 Changing the Page Sequence 30 Customizing the Unit Settings 31 Time Settings 31 Position Format Settings.......... 31 Altimeter Settings 32 Geocache Settings 33 Routing Settings 33 Fitness 34 Profiles 34 Appendix 35 Registering Your Device........... 35 Updating the Software 35 Viewing Important Device Information 35 Contacting Garmin Product Support 35 Using the Backlight 36 Specifications 36 Maximizing Battery Life 37 About the Batteries 38 Buying...
Owner's Manual
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..., and then press ENTER. Use the Rocker to press something in order, for product warnings and other important information. Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Calibrate the compass (page 14). See page 5. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. When using your device the first time, you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. The small arrows (>) used in the product...
..., and then press ENTER. Use the Rocker to press something in order, for product warnings and other important information. Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Calibrate the compass (page 14). See page 5. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. When using your device the first time, you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. The small arrows (>) used in the product...
Owner's Manual
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.... 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select the city. Enter the street. 8. Select Addresses. 3. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Press FIND. 2. Select a destination. 5. Enter the country. 4. Select Go. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Finding Marine Services 1. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. Press FIND. 2. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go...
.... 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select the city. Enter the street. 8. Select Addresses. 3. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Press FIND. 2. Select a destination. 5. Enter the country. 4. Select Go. Navigating with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Finding Marine Services 1. Finding an Address with Waypoints and Routes 6. Press FIND. 2. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go...
Owner's Manual
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... map, press MENU. 2. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Select Restore Defaults. 3. Changing the Map Orientation 1. For data field descriptions, see page 23. 1. Follow the on the map. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Select Change Data Fields. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to show a perspective view. Select a data field. 4. Press enter. 12 Map The position...
... map, press MENU. 2. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Select Restore Defaults. 3. Changing the Map Orientation 1. For data field descriptions, see page 23. 1. Follow the on the map. Restoring Default Page Settings 1. Select Change Data Fields. 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Waypoint names and symbols also appear on -screen instructions. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to show a perspective view. Select a data field. 4. Press enter. 12 Map The position...
Owner's Manual
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If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm.
If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Main Menu Features and Settings • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm.
Owner's Manual
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.../waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. For information about WAAS, go to accept DGPS Differential Global Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 27 System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off).
.../waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. For information about WAAS, go to accept DGPS Differential Global Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC-104 format. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 27 System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS-sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off).
Owner's Manual
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... a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. Marine Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to customize the key tones, message beeps, or turn off tones. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to take screen...
... a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. Marine Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Marine. • Marine Chart Mode-allows you to customize the key tones, message beeps, or turn off tones. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to take screen...
Owner's Manual
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... calendar 21 calibrating altimeter 16 compass 16 caring for the device 44 long-term storage 38 compass calibrating 14 navigating 14 setup options 15 connecting USB cable 41 wireless accessories 39 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Index wirelessly 19 creating routes 7 waypoints 6 customizing data fields 12 device settings 27-34 profiles 34 D dashboard change 18 data fields 12 options 23 data storage 36 deleting files 43 profiles 34 routes 8 tracks 11 waypoints 6 display backlight 36 backlight timeout 28 screen capture...
... calendar 21 calibrating altimeter 16 compass 16 caring for the device 44 long-term storage 38 compass calibrating 14 navigating 14 setup options 15 connecting USB cable 41 wireless accessories 39 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Index wirelessly 19 creating routes 7 waypoints 6 customizing data fields 12 device settings 27-34 profiles 34 D dashboard change 18 data fields 12 options 23 data storage 36 deleting files 43 profiles 34 routes 8 tracks 11 waypoints 6 display backlight 36 backlight timeout 28 screen capture...
Owner's Manual
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... G Garmin Product Support 35 geocaches 19, 33 downloading 19 navigating 19 settings 32 GPS signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 H HomePort 40 hunting and fishing times 22 L language 3, 27 M main menu settings 19 man overboard 4 map 12 changing orientation 12 datum 32 detail 13 information 14 measuring distance 13 setup options 13 showing tracks 11 viewing routes 8 map datum coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring...
... G Garmin Product Support 35 geocaches 19, 33 downloading 19 navigating 19 settings 32 GPS signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 H HomePort 40 hunting and fishing times 22 L language 3, 27 M main menu settings 19 man overboard 4 map 12 changing orientation 12 datum 32 detail 13 information 14 measuring distance 13 setup options 13 showing tracks 11 viewing routes 8 map datum coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring...
Quick Start Manual
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... www.garmin.com to download the latest manuals. Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Installing the Batteries 1. Calibrate the compass (page 7). 6. Navigate a route (page 9). Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Safe Compass Distance Make sure you should complete the following tasks to set up...
... www.garmin.com to download the latest manuals. Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Installing the Batteries 1. Calibrate the compass (page 7). 6. Navigate a route (page 9). Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5. Test your device the first time, you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any compass. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Safe Compass Distance Make sure you should complete the following tasks to set up...
Owner's Manual
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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 Routes 7 Additional Maps 9 Tracks 10 About Tracks 10 Navigating a Saved Track.........11 Using the Main Pages....... 12 Customizing the Data Fields.... 12 Restoring Default Page Settings 12 Map 12 Compass 14 Using the Compass 15 Using Sight 'N Go 15 Elevation Plot 16 Opening the Main Menu........... 17 Trip Computer 18...
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 Routes 7 Additional Maps 9 Tracks 10 About Tracks 10 Navigating a Saved Track.........11 Using the Main Pages....... 12 Customizing the Data Fields.... 12 Restoring Default Page Settings 12 Map 12 Compass 14 Using the Compass 15 Using Sight 'N Go 15 Elevation Plot 16 Opening the Main Menu........... 17 Trip Computer 18...
Owner's Manual
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... Data Field Options 23 System Settings 27 Display Settings 28 Setting Up Tones 28 Marine Settings 28 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 29 Resetting Data 30 Changing the Page Sequence 30 Customizing the Unit Settings 31 Time Settings 31 Position Format Settings.......... 31 Altimeter Settings 32 Geocache Settings 33 Routing Settings 33 Fitness 34 Profiles 34 Appendix 35 Registering Your Device........... 35 Updating the Software 35 Viewing Important Device Information 35 Contacting Garmin Product Support 35 Using the Backlight 36 Specifications 36 Maximizing Battery...
... Data Field Options 23 System Settings 27 Display Settings 28 Setting Up Tones 28 Marine Settings 28 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 29 Resetting Data 30 Changing the Page Sequence 30 Customizing the Unit Settings 31 Time Settings 31 Position Format Settings.......... 31 Altimeter Settings 32 Geocache Settings 33 Routing Settings 33 Fitness 34 Profiles 34 Appendix 35 Registering Your Device........... 35 Updating the Software 35 Viewing Important Device Information 35 Contacting Garmin Product Support 35 Using the Backlight 36 Specifications 36 Maximizing Battery...
Owner's Manual
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...) 7. Turn on the unit. Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information When using your device the first time, you should select a series of items in order, for example, "Select Delete > Yes." Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. See page 5. The small arrows (>) used in a list, and then press ENTER. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Calibrate...
...) 7. Turn on the unit. Mark a waypoint (page 6). 5. Getting Started ‹ warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information When using your device the first time, you should select a series of items in order, for example, "Select Delete > Yes." Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. See page 5. The small arrows (>) used in a list, and then press ENTER. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Calibrate...
Owner's Manual
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Main Menu Features and Settings • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Main Menu Features and Settings • Alarm Clock-sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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... format. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of battery you are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: Customizing Your Device ◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a computer. ◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input...
... format. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. • Battery Type-allows you to select the type of battery you are using. • Interface-sets the format of the serial interface: Customizing Your Device ◦ Garmin Serial-Garmin proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a computer. ◦ NMEA In/Out-provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input...
Owner's Manual
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... G Garmin Product Support 35 geocaches 19, 33 downloading 19 navigating 19 settings 32 GPS signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 H HomePort 40 hunting and fishing times 22 L language 3, 27 M main menu settings 19 man overboard 4 map 12 changing orientation 12 datum 32 detail 13 information 14 measuring distance 13 setup options 13 showing tracks 11 viewing routes 8 map datum coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring...
... G Garmin Product Support 35 geocaches 19, 33 downloading 19 navigating 19 settings 32 GPS signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 H HomePort 40 hunting and fishing times 22 L language 3, 27 M main menu settings 19 man overboard 4 map 12 changing orientation 12 datum 32 detail 13 information 14 measuring distance 13 setup options 13 showing tracks 11 viewing routes 8 map datum coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring...
