Garmin GPSMAP 78 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 78 Support Question
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Question posted by rzsmith22 on May 23rd, 2014
Using Garmin 78 In Different Locations
Presently using unit in Charleston , S.C. Will be taking to Abacos in Bahamas. Are there any different settings for usage in the Bahamas
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Answer #1: Posted by TheWiz on May 24th, 2014 7:35 AM
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This model doesn't appear to have data for the Bahamas. You would need to upgrade to the GPSMAP 78sc which includes the Bahamas.
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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2
...use your best judgement, and operate the vehicle in an unattended vehicle. See www .garmin.com/prop65 for various purposes, such as in the sun in a safe manner. If these guidelines are not followed, the batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present...• In addition, the GPS device may apply. Keep your ...is provided in a high-temperature location, such as the real-time...
Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3
... mount the Garmin
equipment off and on a different
laws and ...Garmin
relating to a defect in compliance Limited Warranty
with the instructions.
Some state laws prohibit drivers from the GPS device. Canada Standard RSS-210.
Repairs should be incurred as batteries, unless product damage has occurred due to the use . Within this product is warranted to be located only in normal use...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
... your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to open the backlight status page.
GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals.
4
Buttons
Button FIND/MOB
Description
Press FIND to that point. Getting Started
Acquiring Satellite Signals
It may take 30...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
...Done. Select Go.
Enter the new information.
5. Select Waypoints. 3. Editing a Waypoint Before you can use the search menu to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you record and store in the...and Routes
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you have saved.
1. Creating Waypoints 1. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select an attribute...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
...You can use optional City Navigator maps to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Enter the house number. 7. Select a category. 4. Finding Marine Services 1....Marine Services. 3. Select Go. Additional Maps
To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching.
5. GPSMAP 78...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...tracks at a variable rate to record tracks more or less often. Tracks
Tracks
About Tracks
Your Garmin device records a track log while you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map...optimum representation of your track. 3. NOTE: Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker.
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual Managing Track Log Recording...
Owner's Manual - Page 16
.... 3. From a main page, press meNu. 2. Restoring Default Page Settings
1. As you travel at the top of the page.
• ...pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Select Restore Defaults. 3. Waypoint names ...). Select a data field. 4.
Using the Main Pages
Using the Main Pages
The information needed to show your location on the main pages. From ...
Owner's Manual - Page 17
...measuring from the current location.
1. The distance...allows you to . GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Using the Main Pages
...use on the map (if available) or turns off shading.
13 When Off is selected, you must zoom in or out manually.
◦◦ Zoom Levels-map items draw or appear at the top of map data displayed on the device. Select Measure Distance. note: Higher detail settings...
Owner's Manual - Page 19
... 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 as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object.
1. Follow the bearing pointer to the object. Use the compass to navigate to
your location...
Owner's Manual - Page 23
... in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache.
Your device can send or receive data when connected to www.garmin.com/geocache.
6. Sending and Receiving Data 1. Main Menu Features and Settings
Geocaches
Geocaching is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.
From the main menu...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
... is displayed in multicolor or single color.
GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu.
• Use With GPS On-allows you to turn the GPS on the map. Main Menu Features and Settings
• Set Location On Map-allows you turn off GPS. You can use this location to mark your current track toward the...
Owner's Manual - Page 26
....
• Hunt and Fish-displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location.
• Stopwatch-allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps.
• Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible.
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual - Page 31
.../EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off).
GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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System Settings
From the main menu, select Setup > System.
• GPS-sets the GPS to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html.
• Language-sets the text language on the device. note: Changing the text language does not change...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
... you to customize the key tones, message beeps, or turn off tones. Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual The nautical chart reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts.
◦◦ Fishing-(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings.
From the main menu...
Owner's Manual - Page 35
... Setup > Units.
2. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Customizing Your Device
4. Position Format Settings
Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display time.
• Time Zone-allows you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. Customizing the Unit Settings
You can...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
... over a period of time.
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Customizing Your Device
• Position Format-sets the position format in which the map is structured.
• Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is using. records pressure data only when the device is turned on which a given location reading appears.
• Map Datum...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... Support
You can view the unit ID, software version, and license agreement. Go to update the software (page 40).
1. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
35 Appendix
Viewing Important Device Information
You can contact Garmin Product Support if you by completing our online registration today.
• Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original...
Owner's Manual - Page 52
... showing tracks 11 viewing routes 8 map datum 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
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
Quick Start Manual - Page 3
... signals.
1. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength.
If necessary, turn on the unit. 2.
Turning the Device On or Off
Press and hold . When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals. 2. For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 10). GPSMAP 78 Quick Start...
Quick Start Manual - Page 11
....8200 or (800) 800.1020.
• In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual
11 note: This does not erase any of your GPSMAP 78 screen or buttons stop responding, you have any of your data or settings. Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a
photocopy, in...
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