Garmin 76CS manual

with sensors and maps owner’ s manual GPSMAP ® 76CS GPSmap 76CS Front Cover Rev. B.indd 1 GPSmap 76CS Front Cover Rev. B.indd 1 10/8/2004 8:39:02 AM 10/8/2004 8:39:02 AM[...]

© Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey , SO51 9DL, U.K. T el. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68,[...]

i GPSmap 76CS Preface Introduction Contact Garmin If you should encounter any diffi culty while using your GPSmap 76CS, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday – Friday , 8 am – 5 pm Central Time; or at www .garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp In Eur ope, cont[...]

ii GPSmap 76CS 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 - W 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 exec[...]

iii GPSmap 76CS Introduction The GPSmap 76CS complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to pr ovide more reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation, and ar e more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of thi[...]

iv GPSmap 76CS CAUTION: Use the GPSmap ® 76CS at your own risk. T o reduce 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 navi[...]

v GPSmap 76CS MAP DA T A INFORMA TION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. W e use a combination of gover n- mental and private data sources, which we identify as r equired in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consum[...]

vi GPSmap 76CS Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First! W ARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the 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 controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’ s view of driving co[...]

vii GPSmap 76CS Introduction T able of Contents Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-iv Preface.........................................................................................i Software License Agreement........................................................ii FCC Compliance Information..................[...]

viii GPSmap 76CS Introduction Section 4: GPS Features ........ .......... .......................71-79 Calendar .............................................................................71 Alarm Clock .......................................................................72 Calculator .............................................................[...]

1 GPSmap 76CS Battery Installation and Start Up Important Note When replacing batteries , use only new or fully charged bat- teries . Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Recharge- able batteries may typically display less capacity than disposable batteries . Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to use it for several months . S[...]

2 GPSmap 76CS K ey Functions IN/OUT Zoom K eys • From the Map Page, pr ess to zoom in or out. • From any other page, pr ess to scroll up or down a list. FIND/MOB K ey • Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu Page. • Press and hold for MOB. POWER/B ACKLIGHT K ey • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off. • Press and Release to ad[...]

3 GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Battery Compartment Locking D-Ring • T urn 1/4 tur n counter -clockwise and lift to remove cover . Battery Compartment Cover (weather cover) USB Connector P ort (under weather cover) • Provides interface to a PC for faster data transfer . Unit Featur es GPS Antenna (on front of unit) • Provides quick satellite ac[...]

4 GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Satellite P age Acquiring Satellite Signals Initialization & the Satellite P age T he GPSmap 76CS locates satellites above its position Options Menu GPS Elevation display Starting Up the GPS Receiver When you turn on the GPSmap 76CS, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in or der to determine (fi x) it[...]

5 GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Initialization & The Satellite P age Map P age with Current Position Arrow 4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the 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 st[...]

6 GPSmap 76CS Getting Started The Main P age 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. T o view each Main P age: 1. Press and release the P AGE k ey , repeatedly , to cycle throu[...]

7 GPSmap 76CS Status Bar Battery Power Auxiliary Power Acquiring Satellites 2-Dimension Navigation 3-Dimension Navigation Alarm is Set USB is Connected Backlight is On Getting Started The Main P age Features Status Bar , Backlighting and On-Screen Messages At the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed) provides curr ent status in[...]

8 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map P age Using 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 surr ounding your cur - rent location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key as well as view your progr ess when navigating. When in the “T rack Up” mode (or[...]

9 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map P age Zoom In Using Map Page F eatures 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 ar ea 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 measureme[...]

10 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map P age The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for navigation. Y ou 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 p[...]

11 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map P age T wo Data Fields Data Field Sub-Menu F our Data Fields List of Data Field Options T hree Data Fields T o display Data Fields: 1. With Map P age Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER k ey to highlight the Data Field option and press ENTER . 2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only , ” “2 Data Fiel[...]

12 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map P age T o display Guidance T ext: 1. With Map P age displayed, press the MENU k ey to display the Map P age Options Menu. 2. Highlight the Guidance T ext Option and press ENTER to display the Guidance T ext Options Menu. 3. Select the desired option “ Always Show ,” “Never Show” or “Show When Navigati[...]

13 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Measuring Distance This Map Page option allows you to use the ROCKER key to position the Map Pointer on a map item and then determine the distance to that point from your curr ent location. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. T o measure between two selected poin[...]

14 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Compass P age Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information. Whenever navigation is in progr ess, the Compass Page provides navi- gation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring and a b[...]

15 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Compass P age The Electronic Compass When you manually turn the Compass Off, it stays of f until you manually turn it On again. Sometimes, however , when you turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 76CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading. The criteria for switching between the Compass and[...]

16 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Compass P age Calibrating the Electronic Compass The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you fi rst use the GPSmap 76CS and after new batteries have been installed. The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely af fected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that generate magn[...]

17 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Compass P age Compass P age Options Menu T o use Compass P age Options: Press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. T o use Sight ‘N Go to navigate: 1. Use the P AGE button to access the Compass P age and then use the MENU k ey to access the Options Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Sight ‘N Go [...]

18 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Compass P age T o stop navigation: Highlight “Stop Navigation” and press ENTER to stop navigat- ing. T o select the Course P ointer or the Bearing P ointer: The “Bearing Pointer” is the factory set default option. When the “Bearing P ointer” option is displayed, the “Course P ointer” is active and v[...]

19 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Compass P age Course P ointer Option Show 3 Data Fields Data Field Display Options T o display data fi elds: 1. Highlight the data fi elds option and press ENTER to display the “Show: 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields” options . 2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER . T o change data fi elds: 1. Highlight[...]

20 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter P age The Altimeter Page pr ovides the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a profi le of elevation changes over distance or time, or a profi le of pressure changes over time. The Altimeter Page Options Menu allows you to select from a variety of display options such as plotting over[...]

21 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter P age Y ou can customize the ‘“View” option displays using the ”Zoom Ranges” option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation parameters. If you know the correct elevation for your location, you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the “Calibrate Altimeter” option. Use[...]

22 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter P age Zoom Ranges Y ou can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you display the “View Elevation Plot”. Ranges for vertical distance ar e dis- played as you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys. Ranges for linear distance are displayed as you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys. Rang[...]

23 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter P age View P oints Y ou can scroll thr ough a recorded elevation or pressur e profi le to view data for any point along the profi le. When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs ar e stopped at a location along the profi le, the display shows the elevation or pressure, time of day and date the poi[...]

24 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter P age Reset Y ou can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting these “Reset” options from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. T o reset the elevation data and max elevation fi elds: 1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Reset” option from the page Options Menu and press [...]

25 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter P age Calibrate Altimeter Because the GPSmap 76CS relies on the Bar ometric pressure to deter - mine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fl uctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy . Y ou must know the elevation or pressure at your curr ent location, use a r[...]

26 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The T rip Computer P age Using the T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation. Y ou can customize the T rip Compu[...]

27 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation MARK The Mark Waypoint P age The Mark W aypoint Page allows you to mark and record your curr ent (or any other) location as a waypoint and displays name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. Y ou can mark your current location at any time. T o mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Press in and hold the ENTER/[...]

28 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation T o create a waypoint using the map panning arrow: 1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a w aypoint. If there is information in the mapping database for that location it will highlight momentarily and display a name or address . 2. Press ENTER to display t[...]

29 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation A new waypoint location can be averaged over time to produce a mor e accurate location, but only while the GPS has a fix and before saving it. T o average a Waypoint Location using measur ements over time: 1. With the “New Waypoint” information page displayed. Press the MENU k ey to display the page options menu. 2[...]

30 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using W aypoints T o Move a W aypoint on the Map P age: 1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information P age for the desired waypoint. (Refer to page 33.) 2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map . 3. Press ENTER again to place a “Move” marke[...]

31 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Find Menu Using Find Using the Find Menu The Find Feature pr ovides you with a method for searching for W aypoints, Cities, and Exits which are included in the GPSmap 76CS basemap. Y ou can also fi nd W aypoint and Geocache Points you have saved. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains addit[...]

32 GPSmap 76CS Searching for a location using Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of sear ching. To fi nd a location using Find By Name: 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Group icon for the type of item you [...]

33 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Using the Find Item Information Page When you have selected a Find item and pressed the ENTER key , an Information Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page contains: • A title (if a waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned) • An information field (if a waypoint, info[...]

34 GPSmap 76CS W aypoint Information P age Options include “ Average Location” The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for navigation. T o use the Find Item Information P age Options Menu: 1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2[...]

35 GPSmap 76CS • Change Refer ence - Point to a new location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and press ENTER . • Set Pr oximity - Program an alarm to sound when you are within a speci fied radius of an item defined by the Information Page. (Refer to the Section on Proximity W aypoints on page 70 for detailed information.) • Add T o Ro[...]

36 GPSmap 76CS Searching for a W aypoint The W aypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved waypoints. W aypoints can be created from marking your location, pointing to a place on the map or saving any other Find item (i.e. city , restaurant) as a waypoint. W aypoints are stored in alpha/numerical or der and are also identified by a[...]

37 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for a Geocache The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache locations that have been either , created using the GPSmap 76CS or down- loaded from your computer . A geocache location is actually a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and t[...]

38 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for a City The Find Cities feature allows you to sear ch for any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data). To fi nd a city: 1. Use the ROCKER key to select the “Cities” option, then press it to display the fi nd by ‘Nearest’ list[...]

39 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Find Searching for an Inter state Exit The Find Exits feature allows you to sear ch for the nearest Interstate Exits. 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. 2. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List. 3. Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER . 4. A list of exits [...]

40 GPSmap 76CS Searching for a Marine P oint The Find Marine Point feature allows you to sear ch for the marine T ide Prediction Stations provided in the marine basemap contained in your GPSmap 76CS. When detailed marine map data has been down- loaded from MapSour ce Marine Charts you can also view marine items such as marinas, navaids, wrecks and [...]

41 GPSmap 76CS T o find a Wreck or Obstruction 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Select the Marine Points icon, then press ENTER to display the sub-icon(s) for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts . 3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight and select the Wrecks/ Obstructions icon, then press ENTER .[...]

42 GPSmap 76CS Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to sear ch for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number , street name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database. To fi nd an Address: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find [...]

43 GPSmap 76CS Searching for an Inter section The Find Intersections feature allows you to sear ch for an intersec- tion if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections in the map database. To fi nd an Intersection: 1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to di[...]

44 GPSmap 76CS + Searching for a P oint of Interest Y ou can use the Find Point of Inter est feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However , you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options, are not functional[...]

45 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Main Menu About the Main Menu The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence with the excep- tion of Mark W aypoint and Find, which are accessed by pressing the FIND and MARK keys. The T ime and Date can be found at the bottom of this page. A detailed discussion of each of the Ma[...]

46 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using a T rack Log The T racks feature creates an electr onic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a T rack Log. A track log contains infor - mation about points along its path, including time, position, elevation and depth (requires NMEA input, see page 58). Use a T rack Log to: • Record y[...]

47 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using T racks the Distance , T ime and Auto options. Because a track is made of a series of points that defi ne your path of tr avel, they can be placed a specifi ed “Distance” apart or placed at a “Time” interval you specify . T he “ Auto” option allows you choose from fi ve intervals . 6. Next, set the[...]

48 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using T racks 4. T he Saved T rack P age allows you to: Rename the track, view the track distance , view the calculated area encompassed by the track (an area is defi ned even if the tr ack is open ended), specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page (Show On Map). On-screen buttons at the bottom of th[...]

49 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using T racks T rack Pr ofiles Once you have saved a track, you not only have a recor d of the path you traveled but an altitude profile as well. T o view a T rack Profi le: 1. With the Saved T racks P age for the T rack displayed, press the MENU k ey to display the Profi le option. 2. Then press ENTER to display the[...]

50 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using T racks T o Use the T racBack feature: 1. With the Saved T racks P age for the track or the T rack Log displayed, highlight the T racBack button and press ENTER to display the T racBack P age . 2. A map showing the entire tr ack appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to T racBack to . Use the R[...]

51 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Routes List of Saved Routes Route Setup P age Active Route P age when following roads Indicates Active Route Options Menu Active Route P age when Off Road Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The GPSmap 76[...]

52 GPSmap 76CS Using Routes GPS Navigation Methods of navigating to a destination: • When you activate the “Go T o” button on the Information Page for a User W aypoint or other Find Menu items, the GPSmap 76CS creates a straight path (point to point) from your curr ent location to that location. • When you press the “Navigate” button on[...]

53 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Routes List of T urns for an Active Route using the “Follow Roads” option Preview of T urn 4 of 9 T urns on a Route Navigating a Route After you have created a r oute, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list as explained on page 51. When you are navigating a r oute, a guidance[...]

54 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Routes Route Leg T ransition Options Saved Routes Options Route on the map transitions to the next leg point when you are within a 1 mile radius of that point. Route Options T o delete the route: 1. Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. To clear th[...]

55 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using Routes Route Detail P age Options Menu Route W aypoint Options Menu Route Vertical Profi le using U .S. Topo 24K DEM mapping data Using the Route Detail Page Options: T o remove all waypoints: 1. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the “Remove All’ option and press ENTER . At the pro[...]

56 GPSmap 76CS The Highway P age GPS Navigation The Highway Page Whenever navigating a route, the Highway Page will guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway . Up to four user selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc. The list of data to display and the metho[...]

57 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Setup Menu Setup Menu The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSmap 76CS to your personal preferences. Each selectable setup page is identified by an icon, which when highlighted displays the page when you press ENTER . T o access the Setup Menu: 1. From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and pr[...]

58 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Interface Setup Interface Setup The Interface Setup Page allows you to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to a computer , exter nal NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver , etc. using a USB or Serial Port Cable The following settings are available: GARMIN - The proprietary format used to excha[...]

59 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation IMPOR T ANT NOTE: When the USB cable is con- nected to the GPS map 76CS, it is automatically detected and communicates only in Garmin Format. When the USB is con- nected, Garmin format will not communicate through the Serial connection, while all other formats can be used by the Serial connection with the USB still con[...]

60 GPSmap 76CS T ones Setup The T ones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features. T o use the T ones Setup feature: 1. Access the Tones Setup P age. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone and press ENTER to display the options menu. 3. Highlight the desired option and[...]

61 GPSmap 76CS T o customize the Map P age display: 1. T o access the Map Setup Pages , press the MENU k ey with the Map P age is displayed. 2. Scroll down the Menu to the “Setup Map” option and then press ENTER to display the Map Setup P age. At the top of the page are icons for each setup page . 3. Use the ROCKER switch to move from icon to i[...]

62 GPSmap 76CS T he “General Settings” Map Setup P age T he “T racks Settings” Map Setup Page T he “P oints Settings” Map Setup P age Map Setup - General Settings The fi rst page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page: to select the map orientation, “North Up” (with north at the top of the map) or “T[...]

63 GPSmap 76CS Map Setup T he “T ext Settings” Map Setup Page T he “Map Information” Map Setup Page T he “Marine Settings” Map Setup Page Map Setup - T ext Settings The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the T ext Settings Page. Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. Y ou can select fro[...]

64 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Routing Setup Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. Ther e are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation. T o Use Routing Setup Options: 1. Access the Routing Setup Page . 2. Select the Guidance Method and choose “Prompted?[...]

65 GPSmap 76CS Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and recor d items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website for details and how to download geocache locations from the internet (www .garmin.com). T o use the Geocache Setup feature: 1. Access the Geocache Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this sec[...]

66 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Time Setup The T ime Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your geographic location. T o use the Time Setup feature: 1. Access the Time Setup P age. 2. Highlight the Time F ormat fi eld and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 (Military T ime) hour formats. 3. Highlight the Time Zone fi eld and press ENTER[...]

67 GPSmap 76CS Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc- ing, it is recommended that you use the default values. T o use the Heading Setup feature: 1. Access the Heading Set[...]

68 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Altimeter Setup Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data. T o setup the Altimeter: 1. Access the Altimeter Setup Page and highlight th[...]

69 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation W elcome P age Setup W elcome Page Setup The W elcome Page Setup Page allows you to insert a message such as ownership information on the W elcome Page (the first page to display when you turn the unit on). T o setup the W elcome P age: 1. Access the Welcome P age Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this sectio[...]

70 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Proximity W aypoints Pro ximity Waypoints The Proximity W aypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles ar ound them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or otherwise to be avoided. T o use the Proximity Waypoint featur e: 1. Access the Proximity W[...]

71 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Calendar The Calendar allows you to view for any given day and location; Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities, ar chived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day , week or month format display . T o use the Calendar feature: 1. Access the Calendar from the Main Menu. T he curre[...]

72 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Calculator Alarm Clock Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 76CS as an alarm clock. Y ou can choose from dif ferent alarm tones, and use the “Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes. T o set the Alarm Clock: 1. Access the Alarm Clock from the Main Menu. 2. High[...]

73 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Stopwatch Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76CS as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer . Y ou may also have the unit recor d the lap time based on distance. T o start the stopwatch: Use the ROCKER k ey to highlight the ‘Start’ fi eld and then press ENTER . T o stop the stopwatch: Use the ROCK[...]

74 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Sun and Moon T ables Location Options Menu Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon T ables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time, date and location on Earth. The Sun and Moon Page also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset time[...]

75 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish T ables provide you with a listing of pr edicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location. T o display hunting and fi shing predictions for a specifi ed date and location: 1. Access the Hunt and Fish Page from the Main Menu. The cur - rent date and location are [...]

76 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Games The GPSmap 76CS provides games as an entertainment featur e. Sev- eral of these games employ GPS as a virtual component in the play . T o select and play a game: 1. Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER k ey to select the Games icon. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired game and press ENTER to display [...]

77 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Virtua Maze This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. Y ou are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain. The lower left corner is a timer displaying the elapsed time. The Difficulty Lever determines[...]

78 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es GPS Enhanced Games Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the boar d collecting the flags as they appear . As you walk, your “tail” will grow . Y ou may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the Skulls that chase af[...]

79 GPSmap 76CS GPS Featur es Beast Hunt Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow befor e it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms. From time to time you will be transported by slides that curve or move you[...]

80 GPSmap 76CS Appendix CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products. Accessories of fered for sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Pr oducts. Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and void the terms o[...]

81 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Installing the Carry Lanyard and Accessory P orts Marine Mount Kit Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit Rechargeable NiMH Battery Kit Auto Navigation Kit Accessories Back of GPSmap 76CS P ower/Data Cable Connector “Serial P ort” ( under weather cover) Carry Lanyard Installation MCX External Antenna Connector (under weather cover)[...]

82 GPSmap 76CS Appendix PHYSICAL Case: Rugged, fully gask eted, w ater resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) Size: 6.2”H x 2.7”W x 1.4”D W eight: 7.6 ounces (216g) with batteries installed Display: 1.5”W x 2.2”H, 256-color , high resolution, transrefl ective TFT (160 x 240 pixels) Backlit Antenna: Built-in quad heli[...]

83 GPSmap 76CS Appendix DGPS Accuracy Position: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical 4 V elocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state Dynamics: P erforms to specifi cations to 6 g’ s Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 2.3, RTCM SC-104 (for DGPS corrections) and RS-232 and USB for PC interface Data Storage Life: Indefi nite: no memory battery required Map St[...]

84 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Data Field Defi nitions The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSmap 76CS. Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Ambient Pressure - The uncalibrated curr ent pressure. Ascent-A verage - [...]

85 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Data Field Defi nitions Distance - Next - The distance to the next point on a route. Distance - Destination - The entire distance, fr om beginning to end, of a route. ET A - Next - The estimated time of arrival at the next point on your route, if you maintain your curr ent speed and course. ET A - Destination - The estimate[...]

86 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Data Field Defi nitions Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips. Off Course - The distance off your dir ect course line, right or left. Pointer - The arrow that indicates the dir ection to travel to the next point on a route. Speed - Y our current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour , kilom[...]

87 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Data Field Defi nitions Time of Day - The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. T o Course - Y our direction of travel to get back on course. T rip Odometer - The running total of distance traveled since the T rip Computer was reset. T rip Time - Moving - T[...]

88 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Data Field Defi nitions W ater T emperature - The temperature of water at a measur ed depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76CS. W aypoint - Destination - The last point on a route, your destination. W aypoint - Next - The next point on your route. GPSmap 76CS Owner's Guide copy.indd 88 GPSmap 76CS [...]

89 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to a Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB) P ort Serial Communications P ort Lift Cover Lift Cover Interfacing the GPSmap 76CS The GPSmap 76CS is provided with interface connection to a PC using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of d[...]

90 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Downloading MapSource Map Data Garmin MapSource CD-ROM’ s offer a variety of detailed mapping data and navigation information. MapSource is also an excellent medium for storage and safety backup of P ersonal W aypoints, Routes and Saved T racks . See your Garmin Dealer or visit the Garmin web site at: www.garmin.com for in[...]

91 GPSmap 76CS UTC Offset Chart This chart is provided to help you determine the time of fset settings for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the T ime Setup Page. T o change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then Setup and then open the T ime Setup Page. Highlight the Time Zone field and press the ENTER to di[...]

92 GPSmap 76CS Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. P osition F ormats Map Datums What ar e Map Datums , and which should I use? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth which approximates the shape of the Earth, and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner . The datum is physically repres[...]

93 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Loran TD Setup T o set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu, then press again to display the Setup Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Location icon and press ENTER to display the Location Setup P age. 3. Highlight the “P osition Format” fi eld and press ENTER to[...]

94 GPSmap 76CS Appendix W AAS and DGPS What is WAAS? The W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F AA funded ser vice to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. W AAS is just one ser vice provider that adher es to the MOPS (Minimum Operational Performance Standard) for global Satellite Based Augmentation Sys[...]

95 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Interface W iring Diagram Unit P ower/Data Port View Interface formats are selected fr om the Interface Setup on page 58 of this manual. The input/output lines on your GPSmap 76CS are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, including PC’ s, differ ential beacon receivers, marine auto[...]

96 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Index A Accessories 80 Accuracy Circle 9 Activate a Route 52 Alarm Clock 72 Altimeter Calibration 25, 68 Altimeter Page 20 Altimeter Setup 68 Arrow , Panning 9 AutoZoom 62 B Backlight T imeout 7, 58 Backlighting On/Off 7, 58 Battery Level Indicator 7 Battery Saver Mode 57 Battery T ype 57 Bearing Pointer 14 Big Numbers 26 C [...]

97 GPSmap 76CS Index Appendix M Main Menu Page 6, 45 Map Datums 66, 92 Map Display 8 Map Features 9 Map Page 8 Map Page Options 10 Map Page Panning 9 Map Scale 9 Map Setup 61 MapSource Map Data 8, 90 Marine Setup 63 Mark a W aypoint 27 Mark W aypoint Page 27 Measuring Distance 13 Microphone Sensitivity 8 MOB Feature 28 Moving a Route W aypoint 30 N[...]

98 GPSmap 76CS Appendix Index T rip Computer Page 26 T rip Odometer 26 T rip Time 26 U Unit Features 3 Unit i.d. 57 Units of Measure 66 Units Setup 66 User W aypoint Symbol 27 UTC Offset 66, 91 V View Elevation Plot 21 View Pr essure Plot 21 View W aypoints on Route 55 W W AAS and DGPS 94 W AAS, Enable/Disable 57 W ar nings iv-vi W arranty 99 W ayp[...]

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