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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 ...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 Optional Accessories... 38 Using Optional Fitness...
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 ...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 Optional Accessories... 38 Using Optional Fitness...
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... City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Finding Marine Services 1. Select Go. Select the city. Select Go. Select a destination. 5. Select a category. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select Addresses. 3. Select Marine Services. 3. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search...
... City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Finding Marine Services 1. Select Go. Select the city. Select Go. Select a destination. 5. Select a category. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 9 Select Addresses. 3. Select Marine Services. 3. Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search...
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... 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 captures.... • Screen Capture-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable.
... 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 captures.... • Screen Capture-allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart: ◦◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable.
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Enter a distance. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 Setting the Off Course Alarm You...; Light Sectors-displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can select Auto to allow the chartplotter to automatically filter out light...distance while anchored. 1. Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. • Spot Soundings-allows you to turn spot ...
Enter a distance. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 Setting the Off Course Alarm You...; Light Sectors-displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can select Auto to allow the chartplotter to automatically filter out light...distance while anchored. 1. Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. 3. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. • Spot Soundings-allows you to turn spot ...
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.... 3. Move the page up or down the list. 5. Customizing Your Device Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Water Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Select Done. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Select an item to sound when the depth is greater than the specified... > On to set an alarm to reset. Enter the depth that triggers the deep water alarm. 7. Changing the Page Sequence 1. Select Done. 5. Press Enter. 30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm. 4. Select Move. 4.
.... 3. Move the page up or down the list. 5. Customizing Your Device Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Water Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Select Done. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Select an item to sound when the depth is greater than the specified... > On to set an alarm to reset. Enter the depth that triggers the deep water alarm. 7. Changing the Page Sequence 1. Select Done. 5. Press Enter. 30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm. 4. Select Move. 4.
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... of settings that allow you to optimize your device. Saving a Custom Profile You can select Marine, Recreational, or save them as moving from marine use to recreational use. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Delete. 34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a profile. 3. Select a profile. 3. Editing a Profile Name 1. Fitness For more information...
... of settings that allow you to optimize your device. Saving a Custom Profile You can select Marine, Recreational, or save them as moving from marine use to recreational use. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Delete. 34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Select a profile. 3. Select a profile. 3. Editing a Profile Name 1. Fitness For more information...
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Index A accessories 38, 46 fitness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 AutoLocate 21 B backlight 4,...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 ...
Index A accessories 38, 46 fitness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 AutoLocate 21 B backlight 4,...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 ...
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...plot 11, 16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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 ...coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring area 20 distance 13 MENU button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's ...
...plot 11, 16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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 ...coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring area 20 distance 13 MENU button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's ...
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...23 Customizing Data Fields.......... 23 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 ... 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 Optional Accessories... ...
...23 Customizing Data Fields.......... 23 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 ... 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 Optional Accessories... ...
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... all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Enter the country. 4. Select Go. Finding Marine Services with BlueChart® g2 Vision® You can use optional BlueChart g2 Vision data cards to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select a destination. 5. Select Go. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest... optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses, cities, and other points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Enter the street. 8. Select Marine Services. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Enter the country. 4. Select Go. Finding Marine Services with BlueChart® g2 Vision® You can use optional BlueChart g2 Vision data cards to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Select a destination. 5. Select Go. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest... optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses, cities, and other points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 1. Enter the street. 8. Select Marine Services. 3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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... Capture-allows you to take screen captures on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card, and is best for offshore deep-sea fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦ Fishing... chart: ◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable. The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on the device. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to customize the key tones, message beeps, or turn off tones...
... Capture-allows you to take screen captures on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card, and is best for offshore deep-sea fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Tones. The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts. ◦ Fishing... chart: ◦ Nautical-displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are more readable. The Fishing chart uses detailed bathymetric data on the device. Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to customize the key tones, message beeps, or turn off tones...
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From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 Setting the Off Course Alarm You can set an alarm to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup-sets the anchor drag alarm, off course by a specified distance. 1. Enter a distance. 4. Select Done. From the main menu...
From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29 Setting the Off Course Alarm You can set an alarm to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup-sets the anchor drag alarm, off course by a specified distance. 1. Enter a distance. 4. Select Done. From the main menu...
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... Sequence 1. Select an item to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. 6. Select Move. 4. Select Done. 5. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Deep Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. 3. From the main menu, select... an alarm to reset. Resetting Data You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1. Press Enter. 30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... Sequence 1. Select an item to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. 6. Select Move. 4. Select Done. 5. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Deep Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. 3. From the main menu, select... an alarm to reset. Resetting Data You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1. Press Enter. 30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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Select Edit Name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select a profile. 3. Select Delete. 34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles... a specified distance of use . Fitness For more information on the route when you are a collection of settings that allow you to optimize your device from marine use to recreational use to another, such as a custom profile. 1. Select Create New Profile > OK. Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device ◦ ...
Select Edit Name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select a profile. 3. Select Delete. 34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles... a specified distance of use . Fitness For more information on the route when you are a collection of settings that allow you to optimize your device from marine use to recreational use to another, such as a custom profile. 1. Select Create New Profile > OK. Select a profile. 3. Customizing Your Device ◦ ...
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Index A accessories 38, 46 fitness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 AutoLocate 21 B backlight 4, 36, 37 BaseCamp ... 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 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 47
Index A accessories 38, 46 fitness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 AutoLocate 21 B backlight 4, 36, 37 BaseCamp ... 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 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 47
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...plot 11, 16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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 ...coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring area 20 distance 13 MENU button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's ...
...plot 11, 16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 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 ...coordinate system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring area 20 distance 13 MENU button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's ...