Garmin 76S Bedienungsanleitung

GPSMAP 76S owner’ s manual and reference guide chartplotting receiver Reference Manual Covers.indd 1 3/25/2002, 3:24:17 PM[...]

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W ARNING: If you choose to use the GPSMAP 76S in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPSMAP 76S to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the GPSMAP 76S over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an im[...]

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (“home or offi ce” interfer - ence requirements ar e more stringent than “outdoor” requirements). Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and [...]

4 Introduction Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 76S, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT . PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULL Y . GARMIN grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal opera[...]

5 Introduction T able of Contents Introduction.................................... 1-6 Registration ........................................ 1 W arnings and Cautions ...................... 2 FCC Compliance Statement ............... 3 Features.............................................. 4 T able of Contents ............................... 5 Unit F[...]

The GPSMAP 76S is a 7.5 ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver with a built-in Quad Helix antenna. The GPSMAP 76S has nine keys located on the front of the unit, that allow the user to quickly access all of the units functions. The GPSMAP 76S has a large 180 X 240 pixel, 4 level gray monochr ome display for easy viewing. The GPSMAP 76S is a full[...]

7 Getting Started The Reference Manual will describe the Main Display Pages and their options in detail. The Quick Start Guide described the process of navigating the Main Display Pages and the Option Menus. While the Reference Manual will pr ovide some direction on how to select an item, its main intention is to describe each Main Page and it’ s[...]

8 Initialization Options If the GPSMAP 76S is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed. Depending on the situation, select the appropriate option to help the unit acquire satellites. Use With GPS Off — This option will turn the GPS receiver Off. Select this option if you are indoors and can not receive satellite signals[...]

9 Getting Started Speed, GPS Elevation and Estimated Accuracy When the GPS is receiving at least three satellite signals, it will pr ovide you with the current GPS Speed, DGPS Status, and the estimated Accuracy of the GPS Location. The GPS must be receiving at least four satellite signals to report GPS Elevation. Current GPS Receiver Status The cur[...]

10 Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings. The outer ring represents the horizon, the inner ring r epresents 45° above the horizon and the center represents dir ectly overhead. When the unit is using a satellite for navigation, the satellite number will become highlighted on the loca- tion [...]

11 Getting Started GPS Information Page Options Menu T o activate the Options Menu from the GPS Information Page, press the MENU Key . T o select an option, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER . Use With GPS On/Off — This option turn the GPS receiver On of Off. Select this option if you are indoors and can not receive satellite signa[...]

12 Map Page The GPSMAP 76S comes with a built-in basemap of North America that includes a database of Cities, Interstate, State and County Highways, Exit infor - mation, Lake and River outlines and Railway Lines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using GARMIN’ s MapSource products. Changing the Zoom Scale Y ou can change the Zoom Scale on the [...]

13 Getting Started Show Next Street — This option adds a window below the Data Fields that will display the name of the next cross str eet. This will only function if ‘Lock to Road’ is ‘On’ (see Setup Map — ‘Other’ T ab on page 33) and MapSource Metroguide or City Navigator data is loaded in the unit. Setup P age Layout — This opt[...]

1 4 • Zoom Setting — This setting determines when items will be displayed on the map. Y ou have the option of selecting ‘Off ’, ‘Auto’ or a ‘Zoom’ Scale that coincides with the Zoom Scales for the map. If you select ‘Off ’, the items for that option will not be displayed on the Map Page. If you select ‘Auto’, the GPSMAP 76S [...]

15 Getting Started Colors — This option gives you the ability to confi gure the map to display either land or water as white. If you select ‘Land’ the land portion of the display will be lighter in color than the water . If you select ‘W ater’ the water portion of the display will be lighter in color than the land. Auto Zoom — This opt[...]

16 Setup Map — ‘ W aypoint ’ Ta b The ‘W aypoint’ T ab contains the W aypoint, and Active Route W aypoint option settings. Each of the options has a ‘T ext’ and ‘Zoom’ setting. T o change a setting, highlight the appropriate fi eld then press ENTER . Make your new selection, then press ENTER to accept the selection. W aypoints ?[...]

17 Getting Started Setup Map — ‘ Marine ’ Ta b The ‘Marine’ T ab contains ‘T ext’ settings for Spot Soundings, Navaids, T ide Stations, and Services and ‘Zoom’ settings for Navaids, Tide Stations and Services. Spot Soundings — are depth readings shown in MapSour ce BlueChart data. Navaids — are aids to navigation such as buoys[...]

18 Setup Map — ‘ Area ’ Ta b The ‘Area’ T ab contains the ‘T ext’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for River/Lakes, Parks, Other , and Metro. T o change a setting, highlight the fi eld then press ENTER . Make your new selection, then press ENTER to accept the selection. River/Lake — Rivers and Lakes will appear shaded on the map. P ark — [...]

19 Getting Started Setup Map — ‘ Road ’ Ta b The ‘Road’ T ab contains the ‘T ext’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for Local Road Names and ‘Zoom’ settings for Freeway , Highway , and Local Roads. T o change a setting, highlight the appropriate fi eld then press ENTER . Make your new selection, then press ENTER to accept the selection. Fr[...]

I When the Electronic Compass is “ ON ” , the compass icon will be displayed on the Map , Compass , and Highway P ages. N 20 Compass Page The Compass Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can not be followed. The Compass Page has User Selectable Data Fields along the top, a Status Bar , Compass Ring and a Pointer . The Co[...]

21 Getting Started Reference Compass Page Options T o access the Compass Page Options, with the Compass Page displayed press the MENU Key . Setup P age Layout — This option allows you to select the number of data fi eld rows and the size of text used in the fi elds. Y ou have the option of displaying, None, Small (1 Row), Small (2 Rows), Small [...]

22 Highway Page The Highway Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can be followed. The Highway Page has User Selectable Data Fields along the top, a Status Bar , and the Highway Display . The Highway Page shares many features with the Map Page. Any tracks, saved tracks or waypoints that are within the display area will be sho[...]

23 Getting Started Setup Highway — ‘ Line ’ Ta b Setup Highway — ‘ W aypoint ’ Ta b Setup Highway — This option contains the Highway Setup features. The fea- tures are arranged on a tab menu making it easy to locate the dif ferent setup items. T o select an option from a Menu T ab, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER . Se[...]

24 Active Route/Goto Page The Active Route/Goto Page will show the waypoint(s) that are currently being used for navigation. If you are navigating using a ‘Go T o’, then the active waypoint will be displayed with the distance remaining displayed on the right side of the display . If you are navigating a route, the list of r oute waypoints is di[...]

25 Getting Started T o pan along the length of the plot, press the ROCKER key to the Left or Right. This will display a crosshair that will track along the plot. Data for the selected plot point will be shown in labels along the vertical and horizontal scales. T o exit the panning mode, press the QUIT key . Plot Page Options Plot Barometer/Plot Amb[...]

26 Reference Change Data Fields — This option allow you to select the type of data that you want displayed in the data fi elds. T o change a data type, place the high- light over the desired data fi eld, then press ENTER . Using the ROCKER , scroll thr ough the available selections. W ith the data type highlighted, press ENTER to accept the sel[...]

27 Getting Started Main Menu — T rip Computer T rip Computer The T rip Computer Page has two tabs along the top, Horizontal and V ertical. Bothe the Horizontal and V ertical T ab have eight data fi elds. Pressing the MENU key will display the options for the selected tab. Horizontal T ab Data Fields T rip Odom — The T rip Odometer fi eld will[...]

28 Reference T rip Computer Options — T racks V ertical T ab Data Fields T otal Ascent — The T otal Ascent fi eld will show the T otal Ascent of the trip in the units selected. This fi eld indicates the total off all ascents. T otal Descent — The T otal Descent fi eld will show the T otal Descent of the trip in the units selected. This fi[...]

29 Getting Started Reference T rack P age Options T rack Page Options T o display the T rack Options, from the T rack Page, press the MENU Key . Delete Saved T rack — If you have saved tracks, this option will allow you to delete the saved track. Delete All T racks — This option will delete all saved tracks. Setup T rack Log — This selection [...]

30 Reference T rack Information P age P oints P age Show on Map and Highway — when checked, will allow the Saved T rack to be displayed on the Map and Highway Pages. Elevation Plot — the ‘Elevation Plot’ button will show the Elevation Plot for the saved track on the Plot Page. Delete Button — if the ‘Delete’ Button is selected, you wi[...]

31 Getting Started Reference Find Nearest — will display a list containing the nearest waypoints within a 100 mile radius. The waypoints will be listed with the nearest waypoint at the top of the list. Find By Name — will display a list containing all User W aypoints. Y ou have the option of entering a waypoint name in the data fi eld or scrol[...]

32 Reference Creating a waypoint on the Map P age — Using the ROCKER , move the Map Pointer to a location on the Map Page that you want to create a waypoint and press ENTER . If the Map Pointer is not on a Map Feature or Road, the New W aypoint Page will be displayed. At this point you can edit the waypoint name, symbol, elevation and depth (see [...]

33 Getting Started Reference Changing the Name — Place the highlight over the name fi eld and press ENTER . Using the ROCKER (up/down) scroll thr ough the alpha-numeric list and make a selection. T o move the next placeholder press the ROCKER to the right. When fi nished, press ENTER to accept the changes. Changing the Location, Elevation or De[...]

34 Reference Project Location — When this option is selected the Project Location Page will be displayed. The Project Location Page has four fi elds, ‘Location’, ‘From’, ‘Distance’, and ‘Bearing’. The ‘Fr om’ fi eld allows the user to select where they would like to pr oject a waypoint from, the choices are ‘Curr ent Locat[...]

35 Getting Started Reference Points Of Inter est W ill only be available when MapSource CD data that contains Points of Interest information is loaded in the unit. When ‘Points of Interest’ is selected, the Points of Interest Selection Page is displayed. T o select a Points of Interest item, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER . Af[...]

36 Reference Cities When ‘Cities’ is selected, a list of ‘Nearest Cities’ or ‘Find by Name’ list is displayed. The list can be switched by pressing the MENU key and selecting the alternate option. If you have MapSource CD map data loaded in the unit, choos- ing ‘Select Map’ from the options menu allows you to determine which map dat[...]

37 Getting Started Reference If you would like to select a differ ent road for exit information, press MENU , highlight ‘Select Exit Road’ then press ENTER . A list of r oads is displayed, enter the road name then pr ess ENTER to accept the selection. If you have MapSource CD map data loaded in the unit, you can choose which map data to use for[...]

38 Reference Intersections This option will only be available when MapSource CD data that contains intersections is loaded in the unit. When ‘Intersection’ is selected, the Find Inter - section Page is displayed. T o fi nd an Intersection, you must enter the First and Second street names. Y ou can also enter the City and Postal Code, these fi[...]

39 Getting Started Reference Main Menu — Routes Routes Page Options W ith the Routes Page displayed, press MENU to view the available options. Start/Stop Navigation — W ill start navigation of a highlighted route. W ill stop navigation of an Active Route. Copy Route — W ill make a copy of a highlighted route. Delete Route — W ill remove the[...]

40 Reference If you place the Map Pointer on a Map Feature (r oad, park, intersection, etc.) the GPSMAP 76S will store that location only to the r oute using the feature name as a reference. These points ar e not stored in the User W aypoint List. If you would like to save a Map Feature Point as a User W aypoint, highlight the point in the route, p[...]

41 Getting Started Reference Main Menu — Routes Route Edit Options Use Map — This will display the Map Page with the Route Line active and the Map Pointer located on the waypoint highlighted on the Route Page. ‘ Review ’ Route W aypoint — T o review information on a route waypoint, place the Map Pointer on the waypoint then press ENTER . [...]

42 Reference ‘ Move ’ a W aypoint — Only User W aypoints can be moved. T o move a waypoint, place the Map Pointer on the waypoint then press ENTER . This will display an options menu. Highlight ‘Move’, then press ENTER . Place the Map Pointer at the desired new location and press ENTER to move the waypoint. ‘ Next ’ point in Route —[...]

43 Getting Started Reference Pro ximity Proximity waypoints can be used to alert you when you are appr oaching a predetermined area. When you place a waypoint in the Pr oximity List, you will enter a ‘Radius’ that will determine when a Proximity Alarm will be displayed. Y ou can turn the Proximity Alarm On or Of f for your convenience. Proximit[...]

44 Reference Celestial The Celestial Menu lets you view information for T ides, Sun and Moon, or Hunt and Fish. Tides — Displays a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. Y ou can choose from differ ent dates and over 3000 tide stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, [...]

45 Getting Started Reference Along the top of the page are the Date and T ide Station that are being refer - enced. The top of the chart will show a 24-hour block of local time (LCL) for your position, with the reported station time (ST A) appearing at the bottom. Daylight (light bar) and night (dark bar) will show across the time scale, with the t[...]

46 Reference Sun and Moon — The Sun and Moon Page displays data for Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, and the approximate location of the Sun and Moon on a skyview . The moon phase will display the current visible portion of the moon in a light color . Y ou may display this information for your current location or you can use the Map or Points Me[...]

47 Getting Started Reference MapSource Info The MapSource Info Page displays a list of the MapSour ce data stored in the unit and description of the highlighted list item. Y ou can choose to ‘Show’ the data on the map, by placing a checkmark in the ‘Show’ Box. T o select/deselect a box, place the highlight over the MapSource Item then pr es[...]

48 Reference ‘ WAAS ’ — W AAS is an acronym for “W ide Area Augmentation System”. Y ou can use the W AAS capability of the GPSMAP 76S to increase the accuracy to approximately 3 meters. When enabled the GPS r eceiver searches for a W AAS satellite, then receives data that will help correct dif ferentials in the GPS signal. When the unit i[...]

49 Getting Started Reference Setup Menu — ‘ Altimeter ’ Ta b The ‘Altimeter’ T ab contains settings for Altimeter Auto Calibration, Pressure Units and the Barometer Mode. T o change a setting, highlight the fi eld then press ENTER . Make you selection then press ENTER to activate the selection. ‘ Altimeter Auto Calibration ’ — This[...]

50 Reference Setup Menu — ‘ Compass ’ Ta b The ‘Compass’ T ab has a setting to tur n the Compass On or Off, and settings that allow the user to control when the Compass is used for navigation. ‘ Compass ’ — This setting is used to turn the Compass feature ‘On’ or ‘Off ’. The Compass can also be turned On and Off by pressing [...]

51 Getting Started Reference ‘ Daylight Savings Time ’ — Has three options, ‘Y es’, ‘No’, and ‘Auto’. If you select ‘Auto’ the unit will automatically determine when Daylight Savings T ime should be displayed. If you select ‘Y es’ Daylight Savings Time for the current location will be displayed. If you select ‘No’, Day[...]

F 52 Reference Setup Menu — ‘ Location ’ Ta b The ‘Location’ T ab contains the settings for ‘Location Format’, ‘Map Datum’, ‘North Reference’ and ‘Magnetic V ariation’. The settings are used in related fi elds throughout the unit. ‘ Location Format ’ — There are 28 dif ferent formats to choose fr om. See the sidebar[...]

F 53 Getting Started Reference WARNING: If ‘ User ’ is selected, you must periodically update the magnetic variation at your present position. F ailure to update this setting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references , such as a magnetic compass . ‘ Magnetic V ariation ’ —[...]

54 Reference Setup Menu — ‘ Interface ’ Ta b The Interface T ab contains one fi eld, ‘ Serial Data Format’. This fi eld contains eight settings that allow the GPSMAP 76S to communicate with computer soft- ware and other electr onic devices. • GARMIN — Allows the GPSMAP 76S to communicate with GARMIN software and other GARMIN GPS uni[...]

55 Getting Started Physical Specifi cations Size: 1.2” x 2.7” x 6.2” (3.0cm x 6.9cm x 15.75cm) W eight: 7.5 ozs (.21kg) Display: 2.9" diagonal (6.0cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray LCD with backlighting (180 x 240 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, fl oatable, high-impact plastic alloy , waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 T emp. Range: 5°F to 158°[...]

Connecting the Power/Data The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 76S to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp fuse. Interfacing The following formats are supported for conn[...]

The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal T ime Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for mor e detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the of fset. Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0º to W172.5º -12 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 W142.5º t[...]

Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1 Astro ‘65- Cocos I. ARC 1950 ARC 1950- Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Zaire, Zambia RC 1960 Kenya, T anzania Ascnsn Isld ‘58 Ascension Island ‘58- Ascension Island Astro B4 Sor[...]

Midway Ast ‘61 Midway Astro ‘61- Midway Minna Minna- Nigeria NAD27 Alaska North American 1927- Alaska NAD27 Bahamas North American 1927- Bahamas NAD27 Canada North American 1927- Canada and Newfoundland NAD27 Canal Zone North Am. 1927- Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbn North American 1927- Caribbean (Barbados, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dom. Rep., Grd. Cayma[...]

60 A vg Speed — The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG) — The compass direction fr om your current location to a destina- tion. Course — The desired course between the active ‘fr om’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (Dist) — The ‘great cir cle’ distance from current location to a destinatio[...]

61 Getting Started Moving T rip Timer — T otal time the unit has been moving. Odometer — A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course — The distance you are of f a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as ‘cr oss-track error’ or ‘cours[...]

62 Approaching T urn — is displayed when you are nearing a turn in a route. Arriving at Destination — is displayed when you are nearing your destination. Batteries Low — when displayed you have less than 10 minutes of battery left. Can ’ t Unlock Maps — No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource map ar e not a[...]

63 Getting Started Route Memory Full — No additional routes can be saved. Route T runcated — Uploaded route fr om another device has more than 50 waypoints. Route W aypoint Memory Full — No additional route waypoints can be saved. Shallow W ater — The water is shallower than the amount set in the Shallow W ater Alarm. T rack Already Exists [...]

Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acr onym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confl uence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner , the system is used for ocean and [...]

The Location Format fi eld is located under the Setup—Location tab in the Main Menu. The ‘LORAN TD Setup’ window contains the fi elds to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number , Primary and Secondar y Stations, and TD Offsets. T o setup Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Using the ROCKER , highlight the “ Location F ormat ” fi eld on the ‘ L[...]

66 Standard Accessories Owner’ s Manual Quick Reference Guide Lanyard Pr ovides convenient method for carrying the GPSMAP 76S. Optional Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Requir es the Marine Mount Part No. 010-10300-00. This kit includes the mounting base, temporary and permanent adhesive pads and a new swivel bracket. Marine Mount The brac[...]

67 Getting Started Appendix I Index A Accessories .....................................................................................66 Accuracy ........................................................................................19 Accuracy Circle ..............................................................................19 Active Route Pa[...]

68 Appendix I Index E Editing W aypoints .......................................................................... 32 Electronic Compass ........................................................................20 Elevation ........................................................................................ 51 Estimated Accuracy ................[...]

69 Getting Started Appendix I Index M Magnetic V ariation ..........................................................................53 Main Menu .....................................................................................26 Map Orientation .............................................................................14 MapSource ...........[...]

70 Appendix I Index Setup Menu ....................................................................................54 Shallow W ater ................................................................................53 Sight ‘N Store .................................................................................34 Simulating GPS ..................[...]

71 Getting Started LIMITED W ARRANTY GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be fr ee from defects in materi- als and manufacture for one year fr om the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no char ge to the customer for parts or [...]

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