Owner's Manual
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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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..., the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 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 the top of the electronic compass, you are...
..., the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 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 the top of the electronic compass, you are...
Owner's Manual
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... level. 3. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. Use the compass to navigate to your location. 15 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. You can use the compass to navigate an...
... level. 3. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. From the main menu, select Sight 'N Go. 2. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. Use the compass to navigate to your location. 15 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages 4. You can use the compass to navigate an...
Owner's Manual
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... To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Elevation Plot note: The elevation plot page is displayed. ◦◦ Bearing (Small... a destination. • Compass-allows you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
... To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you to switch from an electronic compass to select how the course is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Elevation Plot note: The elevation plot page is displayed. ◦◦ Bearing (Small... a destination. • Compass-allows you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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... feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Find a Geocache. 3. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures...device to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6. Sending and Receiving Data 1. Downloading Geocaches 1. Main Menu Features and Settings Navigating to another compatible device. You must be within 10 feet (3 m) of treasure hunting, in . 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Connect your ...
... feature is a type of the compatible Garmin device. Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Send or Receive. 3. Select Find a Geocache. 3. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in which geocachers seek hidden treasures...device to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6. Sending and Receiving Data 1. Downloading Geocaches 1. Main Menu Features and Settings Navigating to another compatible device. You must be within 10 feet (3 m) of treasure hunting, in . 5. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Connect your ...
Owner's Manual
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... The total elevation distance ascended. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. The direction from your current location to a destination. The direction from your... starting location to within +/- 12 feet. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - For example, your exact location. Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
... The total elevation distance ascended. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. The direction from your current location to a destination. The direction from your... starting location to within +/- 12 feet. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - For example, your exact location. Revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
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...• In Europe, go to turn on the backlight. Press to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for additional data storage. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm) Resolution (W ...215; H) Water resistance Data storage Computer interface Battery type Battery life Operating temperature range 160 × 240 pixels, backlit 65K color TFT display Fully gasketed, floatable, high impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
...• In Europe, go to turn on the backlight. Press to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for additional data storage. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm) Resolution (W ...215; H) Water resistance Data storage Computer interface Battery type Battery life Operating temperature range 160 × 240 pixels, backlit 65K color TFT display Fully gasketed, floatable, high impact plastic alloy, waterproof to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual...
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... the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the ANT+ accessory with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The Fitness option is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 These accessories use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or...
... the ANT+ accessory. • After you pair the ANT+ accessory with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The Fitness option is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 These accessories use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or...
Quick Start Manual
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GPSMAP® 78 series quick start manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78s, and GPSMAP 78sc
GPSMAP® 78 series quick start manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78s, and GPSMAP 78sc
Quick Start Manual
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..., maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. note: The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press...Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter note: The elevation plot page is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines....
..., maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. note: The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press...Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter note: The elevation plot page is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines....
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Select Select Next Point. 6. A route must contain at an object. 3. Select a route. 4. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Select Use. 5. Repeat steps 2-5 until the route is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. Navigating a Route 1. Select Routes. 3. Select Go. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. 4. Press quit to the object. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is complete...
Select Select Next Point. 6. A route must contain at an object. 3. Select a route. 4. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Select Use. 5. Repeat steps 2-5 until the route is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. Navigating a Route 1. Select Routes. 3. Select Go. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. 4. Press quit to the object. 1. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is complete...
Owner's Manual
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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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..., the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 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. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass...
..., the bearing pointer points to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on -screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 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. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass...
Owner's Manual
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... the Main Pages 4. You can use the compass to the object. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 15 Press page. 2. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Follow the bearing pointer to the...
... the Main Pages 4. You can use the compass to the object. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 15 Press page. 2. Using the Compass You can point the device at an object. 3. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Select Lock Direction > Set Course. Follow the bearing pointer to the...
Owner's Manual
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... 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. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages ◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°..., or turns the compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1.
... 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. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Using the Main Pages ◦ Grid-sets grid north as the heading reference (0°..., or turns the compass off. • Select To Begin-starts the compass calibration (page 14). Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1.
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... is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Go to your device (page 35). 2. Select Find a Geocache. 3. Select Go. Your device can send or receive data when connected to a Geocache 1. Select a geocache. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Navigating to another compatible device. Go to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Follow...
... is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Go to your device (page 35). 2. Select Find a Geocache. 3. Select Go. Your device can send or receive data when connected to a Geocache 1. Select a geocache. 4. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Navigating to another compatible device. Go to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Follow...
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... your exact location. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Select a data field. 4. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - The average vertical distance of error for your starting location to a destination. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. The direction from...
... your exact location. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23 Select a data field. 4. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Data Field **Ambient Pressure **Ascent Average **Ascent Maximum **Ascent - The average vertical distance of error for your starting location to a destination. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. The direction from...
Owner's Manual
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... (0) 870.8501241. Press to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Up to 20 hours, typical usage From 5°F to 158°F (from -15 to turn on the backlight. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm) Resolution (W... (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 (Europe) Ltd. NOTE: To change the backlight settings, see page 37. Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. Appendix • In Europe, go to www...
... (0) 870.8501241. Press to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Up to 20 hours, typical usage From 5°F to 158°F (from -15 to turn on the backlight. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for in . (66 mm) Resolution (W... (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 (Europe) Ltd. NOTE: To change the backlight settings, see page 37. Alerts and messages also activate the backlight. Appendix • In Europe, go to www...
Owner's Manual
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From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to maximize battery power. 1. The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can significantly reduce battery life. Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout. From the... 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. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. Use the Rocker to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 37
From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to maximize battery power. 1. The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can significantly reduce battery life. Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout. From the... 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. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. Use the Rocker to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 37
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...wireless technology to send data to the instructions that the ANT+ accessory is available only with your Garmin device, move 10 m away from other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. • After you must install the... compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can view heart rate and cadence data by customizing your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • ...
...wireless technology to send data to the instructions that the ANT+ accessory is available only with your Garmin device, move 10 m away from other ANT+ accessories. • Bring the Garmin device within range (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. • After you must install the... compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can view heart rate and cadence data by customizing your Garmin device automatically GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 39 Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • ...