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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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... you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Use the Rocker to press something in a list, and then press ENTER. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items...
... you are instructed to select something , use the buttons on the device (page 3). 3. Use the Rocker to press something in a list, and then press ENTER. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 1 Turn on the unit. Navigate a route (page 8). 6. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items...
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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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Installing the Batteries 1. Setting Your Language 1. For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 37). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. Slide the latch on the ...
Installing the Batteries 1. Setting Your Language 1. For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 37). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 3 Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. Slide the latch on the ...
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A question mark flashes while the device determines your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to turn on and off. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. 4 Buttons Button FIND/MOB ...
A question mark flashes while the device determines your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to turn on and off. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Wait while the device searches for satellites. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. 4 Buttons Button FIND/MOB ...
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... options and acknowledge messages. Press ENTER to the previous menu or page. Press + to zoom out on the map. Press - Press MENU twice to open . GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 to zoom in on the map. Press PAGE to save your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold MARK to scroll through...
... options and acknowledge messages. Press ENTER to the previous menu or page. Press + to zoom out on the map. Press - Press MENU twice to open . GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 5 to zoom in on the map. Press PAGE to save your current location as a waypoint. Press and hold MARK to scroll through...
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... Before you can use the search menu to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Press Menu. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints 1. Select a waypoint. 4. Enter the new information. 5. Select a waypoint. 3. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. From...
... Before you can use the search menu to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. Press Menu. 4. Select Delete. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Creating Waypoints 1. Select a waypoint. 4. Enter the new information. 5. Select a waypoint. 3. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. From...
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... 1. Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to save the route. Editing a Route 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Press quit to your final destination. Select Change Name. 4. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Done...
... 1. Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing the Name of waypoints that leads you to save the route. Editing a Route 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 7 Press quit to your final destination. Select Change Name. 4. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a point. 5. Select a route. 3. Select Done...
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.... From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. 4. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 4. Select a point in...
.... From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. From the main menu, select Active Route. 2. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1. Select Reverse Route. 4. Select Go. 8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select Delete Route. Select a route. 4. Select a point in...
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... Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Enter the city or postal code. Select a destination. 5. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Press FIND. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select Go...
... Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Enter the city or postal code. Select a destination. 5. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Press FIND. 2. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select Go...
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...at a specified time. • Auto-records tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your track. 3. 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. Managing Track Log Recording 1.... Select an option 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 Record Method. 4. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. From the main menu, select Setup >...
...at a specified time. • Auto-records tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your track. 3. 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. Managing Track Log Recording 1.... Select an option 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 Record Method. 4. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. From the main menu, select Setup >...
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... current track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 Select what you want to save . Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 1.
... current track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. From the main menu, select Track Manager. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 11 Select what you want to save . Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 1.
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... map. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on -screen instructions. Follow the...
... map. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on -screen instructions. Follow the...
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...;◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the map (if available) or turns off shading. 13 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you want to measure to. When Off is displayed (page 12). Press quit to...
...;◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the map (if available) or turns off shading. 13 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages • Guidance Text-allows you want to measure to. When Off is displayed (page 12). Press quit to...
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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 From the compass, press MENU. 2. Follow the on the device. You should calibrate the compass after moving .... 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 power lines....
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 From the compass, press MENU. 2. Follow the on the device. You should calibrate the compass after moving .... 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 power lines....
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... the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Point the device at an object in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. You can use the compass to the object. 1. Compass Setup Options From the compass, press menu, and select... navigate to your location. 15 Follow the bearing pointer to the object. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. Press page. 2. Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
... the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Point the device at an object in the direction, and then navigate to navigate an active route. 1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. You can use the compass to the object. 1. Compass Setup Options From the compass, press menu, and select... navigate to your location. 15 Follow the bearing pointer to the object. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. Press page. 2. Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
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Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Elevation Plot note: The elevation plot page is displayed. ◦◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the direction to your destination. ◦...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. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation...
Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Elevation Plot note: The elevation plot page is displayed. ◦◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the direction to your destination. ◦...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. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation...
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...-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. From any page, press MENU twice. See page 19 for main menu settings pages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Elevation Plot Setup...
...-restores the device to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. From any page, press MENU twice. See page 19 for main menu settings pages. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17 Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to factory settings. Elevation Plot Setup...
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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 Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful ...
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 Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful ...
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... Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Downloading Geocaches 1. Register your device (page 35). ...2. Go to another compatible device. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS ...
... Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Downloading Geocaches 1. Register your device (page 35). ...2. Go to another compatible device. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS ...