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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
Owner's Manual
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...long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the compass. Follow the on the device. Using the Main Pages •...to your destination. 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 To purchase additional maps, see page 38.
...long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. note: The three-axis compass is pointing toward your destination, regardless of the compass. Follow the on the device. Using the Main Pages •...to your destination. 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 To purchase additional maps, see page 38.
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... an object in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Hold the device level. 3. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Use the...
... an object in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. Hold the device level. 3. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Use the...
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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 for a set period of time, or turns the... leading to 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. Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation...
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 for a set period of time, or turns the... leading to 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. Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User-sets the magnetic variation...
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... to a Geocache 1. Main Menu Features and Settings Navigating to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Select Find a Geocache. 3. Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6. Sending and Receiving Data 1. Select Send or Receive..., select Share Wirelessly. 2. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Follow the on -screen instructions.
... to a Geocache 1. Main Menu Features and Settings Navigating to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Select Find a Geocache. 3. Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6. Sending and Receiving Data 1. Select Send or Receive..., select Share Wirelessly. 2. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Share Wirelessly note: The share wirelessly feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Follow the on -screen instructions.
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...calibrated current pressure. Follow the on each main page. 1. Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Select Change Data Fields. 3. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of ascent. The average vertical ... to a destination. The direction from your starting location to a destination. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required) Course Customizing Your Device Description The uncalibrated environmental pressure. ...
...calibrated current pressure. Follow the on each main page. 1. Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Select Change Data Fields. 3. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of ascent. The average vertical ... to a destination. The direction from your starting location to a destination. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required) Course Customizing Your Device Description The uncalibrated environmental pressure. ...
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Press to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. USB and serial Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 38. Using the Backlight... × 6.0 × 1.2 in. (6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm) 7.7 oz. (218.3 g) with batteries 2.6 in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. NOTE: To change the backlight settings, see page 38. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm) Resolution (W × H) Water resistance Data storage Computer interface Battery type Battery...
Press to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. USB and serial Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 38. Using the Backlight... × 6.0 × 1.2 in. (6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm) 7.7 oz. (218.3 g) with batteries 2.6 in -country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. NOTE: To change the backlight settings, see page 38. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm) Resolution (W × H) Water resistance Data storage Computer interface Battery type Battery...
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...cadence data by customizing your device. Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The Fitness option is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. You can use optional fitness ... ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to the instructions that the ANT+ accessory is available only with your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 These accessories use the fitness accessory with your data fields (page 23).
...cadence data by customizing your device. Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The Fitness option is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Bring the device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. 2. You can use optional fitness ... ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to the instructions that the ANT+ accessory is available only with your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 These accessories use the fitness accessory with your data fields (page 23).
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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
Owner's Manual
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..., experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. If it points any other direction, turn toward the top of the compass. From the compass, press... 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 Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Follow the on the device.
..., experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. Do not stand near objects that direction until the arrow is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. If it points any other direction, turn toward the top of the compass. From the compass, press... 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 Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Follow the on the device.
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... destination. Using the Main Pages 4. Use the compass to navigate to the object. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can use the compass to mils (0 mils-6399 mils). • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass: ◦ True-sets true north... an active route. 1. Hold the device level. 3. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 15 Press page. 2.
... destination. Using the Main Pages 4. Use the compass to navigate to the object. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can use the compass to mils (0 mils-6399 mils). • North Reference-sets the north reference of the compass: ◦ True-sets true north... an active route. 1. Hold the device level. 3. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 15 Press page. 2.
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... compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Using the Main Pages ◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. •... a course line leading to 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.
... compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Using the Main Pages ◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦ User-sets the magnetic variation value. •... a course line leading to 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.
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...GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Register your device. Select Find a Geocache. 3. From the main menu, select Share Wirelessly. 2. Your device can send or receive data when connected to your device to another compatible device. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.... Connect your computer (page 40). 3. Go to a Geocache 1. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using...
...GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Register your device. Select Find a Geocache. 3. From the main menu, select Share Wirelessly. 2. Your device can send or receive data when connected to your device to another compatible device. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.... Connect your computer (page 40). 3. Go to a Geocache 1. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using...
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...Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen instructions. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required) Course Customizing Your Device Description The uncalibrated environmental ... The calibrated current pressure. The direction from your exact location. Select Change Data Fields. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - Select a data field. 4. The total elevation distance ascended.
...Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on -screen instructions. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Total **Barometer Battery Level Bearing **Cadence (cadence accessory required) Course Customizing Your Device Description The uncalibrated environmental ... The calibrated current pressure. The direction from your exact location. Select Change Data Fields. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - Select a data field. 4. The total elevation distance ascended.
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...(alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 38. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm...at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Press to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. NOTE: To change the backlight settings,...garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for additional data storage. Specifications Physical size (W × H × D) Weight Display (diagonal) 2.6 × 6.0 × 1.2 in. (6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm) 7.7 oz. (218.3 g) with batteries 2.6 in -country support information, or contact Garmin...
...(alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 38. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm...at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Press to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. NOTE: To change the backlight settings,...garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for additional data storage. Specifications Physical size (W × H × D) Weight Display (diagonal) 2.6 × 6.0 × 1.2 in. (6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm) 7.7 oz. (218.3 g) with batteries 2.6 in -country support information, or contact Garmin...
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...life. From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 37 Radio frequency/ protocol GPS accuracy DGPS Altimeter Compass 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications ...protocol < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use of screen backlighting can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in North America) The barometric altimeter is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc...
...life. From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 37 Radio frequency/ protocol GPS accuracy DGPS Altimeter Compass 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications ...protocol < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use of screen backlighting can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in North America) The barometric altimeter is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc...
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.... • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 Appendix 3. Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that are included with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The Fitness option is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you must install the accessory according...
.... • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 Appendix 3. Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that are included with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The Fitness option is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you must install the accessory according...