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Question posted by amorosandre on August 13th, 2013

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HELLO I would like to have the manual quick start guide 16 pages in French I have 72 PERSONAL GPS NAVIGATOR when I contact a site at sea I do not know to join point can you help me? sincerely ANDRE AMOROS

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

... waterproof to IPX 7 standards, ﬂoats and is a full function GPS with a factory-loaded marine point database. And since you'll always know where you are, where you've been and where you navigate through a set out to have the GPS 72 display a variety of Points of the units functions. Other features include: Waypoints: 500 with the user...

Owner's Manual - Page 14

... detail or a larger area with less detail. InRterofedruecntcioen Map Page User Selectable Data Fields Zoom Scale 12 Map Page The GPS 72 comes with greater detail. This option will change the Zoom Scale on the Map Page allowing you to measure the distance between to map points, press ENTER to set a reference, then move the Map...

Owner's Manual - Page 28

... a Map Feature, the New Waypoint Page will be displayed. At this point you can edit the waypoint name, symbol, elevation and depth (see page 29 for creating waypoints in the GPS 72. Using the ROCKER, move the Map Pointer to memory, highlight the 'OK' button and press ENTER. Creating a waypoint manually using the ENTER/MARK Key...

Owner's Manual - Page 34

... points are created if you can create a 'New' Waypoint. As a note, if you can continue entering waypoints manually. This displays the Map Page with a blank Route Page, either enter a waypoint manually ...- A "New Waypoint" will display the Points Menu (see page 28 for information on a Map Feature, the GPS 72 will display an Information Page. You can be edited as making this will...

Owner's Manual - Page 38

... Selection page. If you have the option of the nearest waypoints. As you ﬁnd your GPS 72. Press ENTER again to begin navigation. InRterofedruecntcioen "Goto" Navigation Goto a Waypoint by name - A waypoint is highlighted. Optional MapSource software allows you to add points of interest data that can be used just like waypoints, allowing you to navigate to help...

Owner's Manual - Page 59

...creating new waypoints using GPS. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for "LOng RAnge Navigation". After the waypoint ...storing the waypoint. Since the GPS 72 does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it simulates the operation of LORAN ﬁxes for inland navigation by the United States Coast Guard...

Owner's Manual - Page 61

... Owner's Manual Quick Reference Guide Lanyard Provides convenient method for serial data transfer with other NMEA devices. Marine Mount The bracket can be used to hardwire the unit to auxiliary power and to operate from your PC. Cigarette Lighter Adapter Allows the GPS 72 to interface with a PC. Optional Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Requires the Marine Mount...

Quick Start Guide - Page 3

Remove the batteries from your GPS 72 if you don't expect to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries. Quick Start Battery Installation Turn D-ring 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Follow the battery manufacturer's instructions on the proper care and handling of used ...

Quick Start Guide - Page 4

Quick Start Installing the Lanyard To install the Lanyard: 1. Place the loop of the Lanyard through the loop and pull tight. 3 Route the strap through the slot opening at the bottom of the GPS 72. 2.

Quick Start Guide - Page 5

...PAGE key will cycle you the opportunity to begin or stop navigation to a waypoint. The POWER key is pressed and held down, the GPS stores the current location (a man overboard point) and gives you through the ﬁve main display pages... Menu will store the current location and display the Mark Waypoint page. Quick Start Interface Keys MOB ZOOM MARK 4 The IN and OUT keys ...

Quick Start Guide - Page 6

... through the Quick Start Guide, you will often be displayed. The GPS Information Page will now be directed to press a key or highlight a ﬁeld. When a ﬁeld is turned on, a Welcome Page will be held down for a period of your GPS 72 with basic operational knowledge, and help develop the skills that will allow you to navigate the pages and...

Quick Start Guide - Page 7

... Mode is turned off (this will be displayed along the top of the GPS Information Page. 6 Quick Start Using the Simulator Highlighted Field While learning the basic operation of the GPS 72, lets put the unit into Simulator Mode, the message 'Simulating GPS' will help conserve battery power) and the unit cannot be used for practicing with the...

Quick Start Guide - Page 8

... in the GPS 72 are covered in depth in the Reference Manual. Press the PAGE key until the Map Page is good to that you press the PAGE key, the next main page will be displayed. Press the MENU key. Press ENTER. The options for each time you really don't want, just press the QUIT key. Quick Start Using...

Quick Start Guide - Page 9

... waypoint using the default name and symbol, but let's change them to navigate menus and enter data. A Waypoint is used for this purpose. Creating or "Marking" a waypoint with the GPS 72 is naming a waypoint. Quick Start Entering Data Symbol Field Name Field Mark Waypoint Page 8 There will be many times that can be used for direct...

Quick Start Guide - Page 10

... press the ENTER key. 2. Press the ROCKER key right to move to get the feel of the GPS 72 ﬁelds. Press the ROCKER key down, scroll through the alpha-numeric list until you like as ... word CREEK. 6. Using the ROCKER key, highlight the 'OK' Button and press the ENTER key. Quick Start Entering Data Entering a name UP LEFT RIGHT DOWN Rocker key Directions 9 Press the ROCKER key to the...

Quick Start Guide - Page 11

Map Pointer 10 Quick Start Basic Navigation Bearing and Distance from Pointer to current GPS location.

Quick Start Guide - Page 12

...the speed will happen during actual navigation as you can simulate movement in 10 mph increments. Selecting a waypoint for navigation 11 Goto a waypoint: 1. The GPS 72 is selected, press ENTER to... continue to be pointed toward the left until the Compass Page is ﬁne. This will be moving. Quick Start Basic Navigation 1. The Pointer should now be pointed toward the top ...

Quick Start Guide - Page 13

...longer for navigation, the receiver has to be displayed on the GPS Information Page. Select 'New Location' then 'Automatic' and allow the unit to Navigate With the unit on and displaying '3D GPS Location' ...more than ﬁve minutes. Quick Start Initializing the GPS 72 Turning off the simulator: 1. Hold the unit with the top of travel, and the pointer will point toward the sky.The unit will...

Quick Start Guide - Page 14

... will continuously update your Track and Bearing, always pointing out the shortest route to your destination. Begin walking, hold the GPS 72 in one direction and then make either a right or left on the Map and Highway Pages. With 'Waypoint' highlighted, press the ENTER key. 3. Quick Start Basic Navigation DESTINATION Current Track 45° Bearing 000°...

Quick Start Guide - Page 15

Congratulations, you should have enough basic knowledge of your GPS 72 to begin walking, the Pointer will turn and point at Destination' will be displayed. 14 When you are able, turn ... a message will be headed toward the destination, follow the Pointer until it points toward the top of navigation. Quick Start Basic Navigation DESTINATION As you begin navigating on your own.