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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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... not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of this and other countries. Garmin reserves the right to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and...
... not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this manual onto a hard drive or other countries. Garmin®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of this and other countries. Garmin reserves the right to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Use the Rocker to press something in the product box for example, "Select Delete > Yes." GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Navigate a route (page 8). 6. Turn on the unit. Record a track (page 10). 7. The small arrows (>) used in order, for...select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Mark a waypoint (page 6)....
Acquire satellites (page 4). 4. Use the Rocker to press something in the product box for example, "Select Delete > Yes." GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Navigate a route (page 8). 6. Turn on the unit. Record a track (page 10). 7. The small arrows (>) used in order, for...select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Install the batteries (page 3). 2. Calibrate the compass (page 14). Getting Started Manual Conventions When you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. Mark a waypoint (page 6)....
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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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... 37). Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Setting Your Language 1. Installing the Batteries 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Replace the battery cover. Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Slide the latch on...
... 37). Getting Started Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Setting Your Language 1. Installing the Batteries 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Replace the battery cover. Battery Information The device operates on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Slide the latch on...
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A question mark flashes while the device determines your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to acquire signals. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Press and hold to open the backlight status page. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to that point. If ...
A question mark flashes while the device determines your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to acquire signals. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Press and hold to open the backlight status page. Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to that point. If ...
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... and acknowledge messages. Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main menu (from any page). Press - GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press ENTER to zoom in on the map. QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return to save your current location...
... and acknowledge messages. Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open the main menu (from any page). Press - GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 Press ENTER to zoom in on the map. QUIT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK Press QUIT to cancel or return to save your current location...
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... information. 5. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you record and store in the device. Select Waypoints. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints 1. From any page, press and hold MARK. 2. Select Done. Select a waypoint. 4. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Editing a Waypoint Before you...
... information. 5. Navigating to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you record and store in the device. Select Waypoints. 3. Deleting a Waypoint 1. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints 1. From any page, press and hold MARK. 2. Select Done. Select a waypoint. 4. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Editing a Waypoint Before you...
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... a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select Done. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. A route must contain at least two points. 7. Press quit to your final destination. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Select the first point in the route. 4. Routes A route is complete. Creating a Route 1.
... a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select Done. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. A route must contain at least two points. 7. Press quit to your final destination. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Select the first point in the route. 4. Routes A route is complete. Creating a Route 1.
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... the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Viewing a Route on the route. Select View Map. Select a route. 4. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a route. 3. Select a point in the route to view additional details. From any page, press FIND. 2. Navigating a Reverse Route 1. Select the route again. 5. Select...
... the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Viewing a Route on the route. Select View Map. Select a route. 4. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. Select a route. 3. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a route. 3. Select a point in the route to view additional details. From any page, press FIND. 2. Navigating a Reverse Route 1. Select the route again. 5. Select...
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... can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Go. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select Go. Press FIND. 2. Select a destination. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Finding Marine Services 1. Select Addresses. 3. Enter the country...
... can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select Go. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. Select Go. Press FIND. 2. Select a destination. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Finding Marine Services 1. Select Addresses. 3. Enter the country...
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... main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your tracks. 5. If you are moving. Select an option... tracks and navigate to them later. 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 Select Recording Interval. 6.
... main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. Select Record Method. 4. Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your tracks. 5. If you are moving. Select an option... tracks and navigate to them later. 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 Select Recording Interval. 6.
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... > Yes. Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save . From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track 1. Deleting a Track 1. Select Tracks. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select what you want to save: • Save Track-saves the entire active track...
... > Yes. Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save . From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. Saving the Current Track 1. Deleting a Track 1. Select Tracks. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select what you want to save: • Save Track-saves the entire active track...
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... to show a perspective view. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on -screen instructions. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Map Orientation 1. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Press enter. 12 Map The position icon represents your current direction of the page. •...
... to show a perspective view. Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on -screen instructions. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Changing the Map Orientation 1. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Press enter. 12 Map The position icon represents your current direction of the page. •...
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...map is selected, you want to measure to measure distance from your map. Move the cursor to a point you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the device. When Off is displayed ...9702;◦ Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Detail-allows you to select when to stop measuring. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to redraw slowly. • Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on your current location. 3....
...map is selected, you want to measure to measure distance from your map. Move the cursor to a point you must zoom in or out manually. ◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the device. When Off is displayed ...9702;◦ Auto Zoom-automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for map items. ◦◦ Detail-allows you to select when to stop measuring. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you to redraw slowly. • Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on your current location. 3....
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... notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead ...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 Follow the on the device. You should calibrate the compass after moving . Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows...
... notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. If it points any other direction, turn toward that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead ...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 Follow the on the device. You should calibrate the compass after moving . Using the Main Pages • Map Information-allows...
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Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Point the device at an object in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. Compass Setup Options From the compass, press ... the compass reading to degrees (0°-359°). ◦◦ Mils-sets the compass reading to your location. 15 Select Lock Direction > Set Course. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Press page. 2. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object...
Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Point the device at an object in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. Compass Setup Options From the compass, press ... the compass reading to degrees (0°-359°). ◦◦ Mils-sets the compass reading to your location. 15 Select Lock Direction > Set Course. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Press page. 2. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object...
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... a destination. • Compass-allows you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the...
... a destination. • Compass-allows you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time, or turns the...
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... Track-deletes the track log. ◦◦ Restore Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. From any page, press MENU twice.
... Track-deletes the track log. ◦◦ Restore Defaults-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 See page 19 for main menu settings pages. From any page, press MENU twice.