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®
GPSMAP 76CS
with sensors and maps
owner’s manual
G GPSmap 76CS Front Cover Rev. B.indd 1 PSmap 76CS Front Cover Rev. B.indd 1 1 10/8/2004 8:39:02 AM 0/8/2004 8:39:02 AM
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction Preface Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76CS handheld naviga- Contact Garmin tion system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of If you should encounter any diffi culty while using your the following sections: GPSmap 76CS, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement, 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, FCC and safety information, the
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSmap 76CS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT- WARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software r
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction The GPSmap 76CS complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference FCC Compliance limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These Information limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must ac
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction ® CAUTION: Use the GPSmap 76CS at your own risk. To reduce Warnings and Precautions the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare ® indications from the GPSmap 76CS to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always reso
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to Warnings and Precautions provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of govern- mental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true ou
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First! WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the Important owner/operator of a vehicle with the GPSmap 76CS installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating Because the Garmin GPSmap 76CS can be controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving condi- used for vehicular navigation, important safety tions, or
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction Table of Contents Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-iv Waypoints................................................................................27 Preface.........................................................................................i Using Find...............................................................................31 Software License Agreement........................................................ii The Main Men
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GPSmap 76CS Introduction Table of Contents Section 4: GPS Features.........................................71-79 Calendar.............................................................................71 Alarm Clock.......................................................................72 Calculator............................................................................72 Stopwatch................................................................................73 Sun and Moon Tables......
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GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 76CS operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), Battery Installation and which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries Start Up (see page 57 for setting the battery type) may be used. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Important Note When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged bat- To install batteries: teries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Recharge- 1. Remove t
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GPSmap 76CS Getting Started ROCKER Key Move Up/Down or Right/Left to Key Functions move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow. PAGE/COMPASS Key IN/OUT Zoom Keys Press to cycle through the main From the Map Page, press to zoom pages. in or out. Press when using the on-screen From any other page, press to scroll keyboard to close. up or down a list. Press and Hold to turn Compa
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GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Unit Features GPS Antenna (on front of unit) Provides quick satellite acquisition. Battery Compartment Locking D-Ring Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under weather cover) Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and lift to remove cover. Provides connection to a remote antenna (MCX connector). GPS Battery Compartment Cover External Power and Data Connector (weather cover) Port (under weather cover) Provides serial port interface to a PC for data transfer.
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GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Starting Up the GPS Receiver Initialization & the Satellite Page When you turn on the GPSmap 76CS, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine (fi x) its location. This process is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the fi rst time you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to receive satellite signals, you must be ou
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GPSmap 76CS Getting Started 4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the Initialization & The Satellite Page display at the top of the page will change to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the top of the display indicates the GPS status and status of other features. Map Item Details If, for any reason, you have diffi culty initializing your GPSmap 76CS, the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that Posi
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GPSmap 76CS Getting Started The Main Page Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76CS, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is the fi rst of the Main Pages in sequence. When navigating a route, the Active Route Page also displays. To view each Main Page: 1. Press and release the PAGE key, repeatedly, to cycle through the pages. 2. With a Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page. Power On Page Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Map
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GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages The Main Page Features At the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed) provides current status information for several unit features. Status Bar Power to the unit is provided by either the batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted. Battery Power Acquiring Satellites Backlight is On Alarm is
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GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using the Map Page The Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 76CS. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your cur- “North Up” rent location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key as well Mode as view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode with Map (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the oriented with top left corner to orient the map. Whe
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GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Map Page Features The Map Page Use the Zoom In and Out buttons to change the map scale in order to show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly. The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the “Units” fi eld of the Unit Setup Page (not to be confused with the Map Setup Page). If you zoom in so far that Zoom In Zoom Out the re
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GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for navigation. You can: Stop navigation to a destination. Arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire. Include a navigation guidance text message on the map page. Select the type of data fields to display. Change the way the map displays items by selecting your own set- tings for text size, what
