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®
GPSMAP 276C
chartplotting receiver
owner’s manual
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Basic Operation in Automotive Mode section provides you INTRODUCTION with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 276C in ® ® Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 276C, which Automotive Mode. The Automotive Mode Pages and Features utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured section reviews, in detail, the main pages and features in Automotive mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation Mode, such as the Trip
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Mode Pages and Features ...................................41 Table of Contents Map Page ................................................................................ 41 Introduction ...........................................................................i Compass Page ....................................................................... 47 Caring for the GPSMAP 276C ................................................ iv Highway Page .................
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Sonar Tab ............................................................................... 70 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ........................................... 112 Alarms Tab ............................................................................. 71 Messages ............................................................................. 114 Calendar Tab .......................................................................... 73 Data Field Options .
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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 376C Storage Caring for the GPSMAP 276C Do not store the GPSMAP 276C where prolonged exposure to The GPSMAP 276C case is constructed of high quality materials temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints Cleaning the Case and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without the need for Clean the unit’s outer casin
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INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. 276C to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any When installing the GPSMAP 276C in a vehicle, place the unit securely discrepancies or questions before cont
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INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States result in injury or property damage. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes which could affect the The GPSMAP 276C is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP does not
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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 276C is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator—perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in basemap, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Detachable antenna GPS antenna collapses for storage. Be sure the antenna Battery pack. Press tab down is up (as
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GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 276C If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the Charging the GPSMAP 276C battery, you can put the unit into Charge Mode. Connect the unit to Before using the unit, you might need to charge the battery in the an external power supply. Press and hold the POWER key. Instead GPSMAP 276C. Plug the unit into an external power source to of completely turning off, the unit now goes into Charge Mode. charge. You can use the unit while i
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 276C Adjusting the Backlight and Volume Turning On the GPSMAP 276C You can adjust the backlight to see the display better. If you are The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 276C, the GPS using the optional External Speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. with the GPSMAP 276C, you can adjust the volume level of the To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 276C is shipped from
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Viewing GPS Status with the GPS Tab Getting Satellite Signals The GPS tab on the Main Menu provides a visual reference of After you turn on the GPSMAP 276C, the unit automatically begins satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and searching for satellites. The GPS page appears while the unit is signal strength bars give an indication of what satellites are visible gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which sho
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Receiver Signal • AutoLocate—the receiver is looking for any satellite whose status field strength bars almanac was collected, which can take up to five minutes. • Acquiring Satellites—the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or Sky view initialized location but has not acquired a fix. Power source • 2D GPS Location—At least three satellites were acquired indicator and a two-dimensional position fix w
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Options GPS Tips Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the highlight the GPS tab. Press MENU to open the Options menu. map might appear different from where you actually are located. As soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location appears on the map. Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off,
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 276C KEYPAD PAGE Key IN and OUT Keys • Press to cycle through the main pages in • Press to adjust map scale to show a larger area sequence and exit a submenu page. with less detail (zoom out) or a smaller area with more detail (zoom in). • Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automotive modes. ROCKER QUIT Key • Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options • Press to cycle through the main pages in reverse and to enter data, or use to pan the a
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 276C On-screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and Using the GPSMAP 276C press ENTER to select the button. This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 276C. Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll Understanding Terms through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER. The GPSMAP 276C’s advanced keypad system is designed
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 276C Selecting Options and Entering Data To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward through your To enter data and select options, use the ROCKER to highlight, steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page. select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and To select an on-screen button: numbers in data fields, and acti
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 276C Entering data Setup Tab Options Menu TIP: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most 3. Highlight Restore Default, and press ENTER. character field and press left on the ROCKER again. Using the Databases 3. Press ENTER. Optional Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the Not all fields are programmable. When you are on a page with fields versatility of your GPSMAP 276C. With optional MapSource City that are not selectable, the high
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GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE GPS tab Simulator Mode To help you get to know your GPSMAP 276C, you can use the unit in Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. WARNING: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is Starting Simulator Mode from the GPS tab
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BASIC OPERATION IN MARINE MODE > MARINE MODE PAGE SEQUENCE BASIC OPERATION IN MARINE MODE This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 276C, such as navigating to a destination. To switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the PAGE key. The Usage Mode menu appears. 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Automotive or Marine, and press ENTER. Marine Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 276C offers two usage modes, Marine Mode (default) and Automotive Mode. The main
