Garmin 76Cx manual

GPSMAP ® 76Cx mapping gps owner’ s manual Shown with optional MapSource ® data.[...]

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GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual i I NTRODUCTION > A BOUT T HIS M ANUAL I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx. The GPSMAP 76Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver . T ake a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on [...]

ii GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Introduction ....................................................... i About This Manual .............................................. i Manual Conventions ................................................ i Software License Agreement .......................[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual iii I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Finding a W aypoint ............................................... 20 Finding a Geocache .............................................. 21 Finding a City ....................................................... 21 Finding an Interstate Exit ....................................[...]

iv GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > T ABLE OF C ONTENTS Map Page Setup .................................................... 60 Routing Setup ....................................................... 61 Geocache Setup .................................................... 62 Marine Setup ..................................................[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual v I NTRODUCTION > S OFTW ARE L ICENSE A GREEMENT AND P RODUCT R EGISTRA TION Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 76Cx, YOU AGREE T O 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 so[...]

vi GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > C ARING FOR THE GPSMAP 76CS X Caring for the GPSMAP 76Cx The GPSMAP 76Cx case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’ s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solu[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual vii I NTRODUCTION > W ARNING Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 76Cx to all available navigation sources, including information from visu[...]

viii GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual I NTRODUCTION > C AUTION Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. Use the GPSMAP 76Cx only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 76Cx for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography . [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 1 G ETTING S T ARTED Unit Overview Carry Lanyard attachment slots Battery compartment cover External Data/Auxilary Power Port (under weather cap) Internal antenna Interface keys Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under weather cap) Battery compartment locking D-ring USB connector port (under weather cap) G ETTING S T ART[...]

2 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > U NIT O VERVIEW Installing the Batteries, MicroSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Y ou can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 57 for information on setting the battery type. T o install the batterie[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 3 G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 76CS X K EYP AD Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad QUIT Key • Press to cancel data entry or exit a page. ENTER/MARK Key • Press and release to enter highlighted options, data or confirm on-screen messages. • Press and hold at any time to mark your current location as a waypo[...]

4 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > T URNING ON THE GPSMAP 76CS X T urning on the GPSMAP 76Cx When the GPSMAP 76Cx is turned on, the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location. T o turn the GPSMAP 76Cx on and off: 1. Press and hold the POWER [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 5 G ETTING S T ARTED > I NITIALIZING THE GPS R ECEIVER Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 76Cx, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 76Cx is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which a[...]

6 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 76CS X Initialization Options If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, an options menu with a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER . Use W ith GPS Off —use this option to save battery power when you do not need the GPS on. New Locati[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 7 G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 76CS X On-screen button —use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and press ENTER to select the button. 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. T o scroll through a list, press up or do[...]

8 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 76CS X Using the Status Bar At the top of each page, the status bar provides status information for several unit features. Status Bar • The Battery Power icon ( ) shows the remaining power as the battery . The Auxiliary Power icon ( ) appears when the unit is plugged in to [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 9 G ETTING S T ARTED > U SING THE GPSMAP 76CS X On-Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the win[...]

10 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS B ASIC O PERA TION This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 76Cx including creating and using waypoints, tracks, and routes using the Find Menu. Creating and Using W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landma[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS Creating W aypoints Using the Map Y ou can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the pointer over a map item, you will see a highlighted description of the item. T o create a waypoint using the Map Page: 1. On the Map Pa[...]

12 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS 3. Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates. Highlight OK , and press ENTER when finished. Manually enter waypoint coordinates 4. Press QUIT to exit. Editing W aypoints Y ou can edit waypoints when created or at a later date. Y ou can change the symbol, [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 13 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS T o move a waypoint on the Map Page: 1. On the Find Menu, Highlight the W aypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the W aypoints Page. 2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press ENTER . The W aypoint Page opens. 3. Highlight the Map button, and press E[...]

14 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS W aypoint Options menu 6. Press ENTER to save the location. Projecting a W aypoint Y ou can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. T o project a waypoint: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 15 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING W A YPOINTS Proximity W aypoints Use the Proximity W aypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. Proximity icon Empty line Proximity Alarms check box Radius field T o add a proximity waypoint 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Pr[...]

16 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU T o clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: T o remove or review a single entry , press ENTER . Or T o remove all waypoints from the list, press MENU , highlight Remove All , and press ENTER . Man OverBoard (MOB) Another method for creating a waypoint is the[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 17 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for those gr[...]

18 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU Recent Finds The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently . T o go to a recently found item: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Press FIND again or highlight the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to open the Rece[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 19 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU Find Near Her e —returns you to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined on the information page. Change Reference —point to a new location on the Map Page using the pointer . Set Proximity —program an alarm to sound when you are wit[...]

20 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU T o find an item from another location on the map: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press ENTER . 3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu, Highlight Change Reference , and press ENTER . The Map Page appears. 4. Use the ROCKER [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 21 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU Finding a Geocache Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache locations created using your GPSMAP 76Cx or downloaded from your computer . A geocache location is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and to allow it to b[...]

22 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU 3. Select a city from the list and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected city . Or If the city you want is not listed, press MENU , select a search method, and press ENTER . Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find an i[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 23 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU T o find an address: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page. If your unit has a GPS fix, the < Enter Region> field is populated with your current region. Y ou do not have to specify a cit[...]

24 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU Finding an Intersection If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for an intersection. When you enter the two street names and a city , the find feature matches that data with intersections in the map database. T o ?[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 25 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING THE F IND M ENU T o find a point of interest: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER to show a list of all points near your current location. 3. Highlight an item in the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for [...]

26 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING T RACKS Using T racks The T racks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, location, elevation, and depth (depth requires NMEA input, see page 77 ) f[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 27 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING T RACKS Wrap When Full —when selected, the track log records over the oldest data with new data. Record Method — Distance records track points after a specified distance is traveled. Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto allows you choose from five i[...]

28 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING T RACKS 4. Select No , and press ENTER to save only a portion of the track log. A map showing the entire track appears 5. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER . 6. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 29 B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING T RACKS Start calculation Save calculated track 5. Press ENTER to save the new track to the Saved T racks list on the T racks Page. T rack Profiles After save a track, you have a record of the path you traveled and altitude profile. NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin MapSo[...]

30 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > U SING T RACKS A T rack Elevation Profile can also be created from Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. T opo 24K), which include elevation data contained in the map. When these types of maps are available, a Use Map Data - Use T rack Data option menu appears when you select P[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 31 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES Creating and Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The GPSMAP 76Cx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Creating a Route Y ou can create or modify a route [...]

32 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES Navigating a Route After you create a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list. T o navigate a saved route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page. 3.[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 33 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES 3. T o view the list of turns on the route, press P AGE to open the Active Route Page. T o view an individual turn on the list, use the ROCKER to highlight it, and press ENTER . The T urn Preview Page shows the turn and guidance text and a small field at the bot[...]

34 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES T o review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page. 3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER . 4. Highlight a point on the Route Page, and press ENTER to open an opt[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 35 B ASIC O PERA TION > C REA TING AND U SING R OUTES Route leg transition options Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 76Cx will lead you to the next point on your route. Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route. Usin[...]

36 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > O VERVIEW M AIN P AGES The GPSMAP 76Cx has six main pages: Satellite Page, T rip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, and the Main Menu. Y ou can cycle through these pages by pressing the P AGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Additional pages can be added using the Page S[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 37 M AIN P AGES > S A TELLITE P AGE Satellite Page The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver ’ s current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites. Heading bug indicates your direction of movement Satellite signal str[...]

38 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Page The GPSMAP 76Cx comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced with MapSource or BlueChart data. T wo map operating modes, position mode[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 39 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE T o change a data field: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to open the list of data field options. Data field options 4. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and pre[...]

40 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Changing the Zoom Range Y ou can change the Zoom Range on the Map Page to view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail. Press IN to decrease the Zoom Range and show an area with greater detail; press OUT to increase the Zoom Range and show a larger area wi[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 41 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Data Fields —opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data fields to show at the top of the Map Page. Map Only , 2, 3, or 4 data fields. Change Data Fields —allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. This option is available only if 2[...]

42 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Setting up the Map Page Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map Page. T o customize the Map Page: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Setup Map , and press ENTER to open the Map Setup Page. The top of the page contains icons for each se[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 43 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Auto Zoom —zoom the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of the current route segment. Detail —select the degree of map detail shown. Lock On Road —you can lock the position marker to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy . Ma[...]

44 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Setup—Points Page The Map Setup—Points Page to set the map scale at which Map Points , User W aypoints , Street Label , and Land Cover appear on the Map Page. Select Auto , Off , or from 20 ft to 800 mi. Map Setup – Points Page Map Setup—T ext Page Use the Map Setup—T ext P[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 45 M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Map Setup – Information Page Press MENU to view the list of options for showing maps. Map Setup—Marine Page Use the Map Setup—Marine Page to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets when using downloaded marine charts MapSource BlueChart [...]

46 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > M AP P AGE Measuring Distance Y ou can measure the distance between two map items. T o measure distance between two points: 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance , and press ENTER . An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your current location with REF belo[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 47 M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE T urning Declutter On or Off Y ou can remove unwanted items from the Map Page (declutter the screen) such as map item titles and icons. This is useful when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that remain the same size regardless of the map sca[...]

48 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass and a bearing pointer . Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to indicate North Orientation. Bearing Pointer When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and dir[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 49 M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE When you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), the GPS holds the last heading you were on. Compass Page Options Use the options menu to customize the Compass Page. W ith the Compass Pa[...]

50 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each other . One indicates the direction to your destination, and the other indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination. If the Bearing Pointer arrow [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 51 M AIN P AGES > C OMP ASS P AGE The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course. 0.25 mi Scale T o select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. The Bearing Pointer is the factory default. When the B[...]

52 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN P AGES > T RIP C OMPUTER P AGE T o change data fields: 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields , and press ENTER . The first data field is highlighted. 3. Press ENTER to select from a list of types of navigation data to appear in that field. 4. Use the ROCKER[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 53 M AIN P AGES > T RIP C OMPUTER P AGE Y ou can customize the T rip Computer to meet your personal requirements, with list of data options to choose from. Selecting the type of data to appear is done in the same manner as for the similar data fields on the Map Page. T rip Computer Page Options Menu The following o[...]

54 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > T RACKS M AIN M ENU The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and submenus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice. T o select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu item, and press[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 55 M AIN M ENU > H IGHW A Y P AGE T rack Page Options The T rack Log Setup Page contains the following options: Wrap When Full —select this option to record over the oldest data with new data when the track log is full. Record Method —select the method to use to record track points. Distance records track points[...]

56 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU T o navigate using the Highway Page: 1. While navigating, access the Highway Page from the Main Menu and observe your path of travel shown on the highway graphic. 2. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Y ou can do the following: Stop Navigation, Configure Data Fields from four to thre[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 57 M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU System Setup Use the System Setup to control settings for GPS, W AAS, battery type, language, external power , and custom POI proximity alarms. T o access the System Setup: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the System icon, and press ENTER . System icon GPS —sets the unit to operate i[...]

58 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Display Setup Use the Display Setup to select a screen color scheme for day and night viewing. Y ou can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness. Reducing these values can significantly save on battery power . T o access the Display Setup: On the Setup Menu, highlight the [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 59 M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Interface Setup Use the Interface Setup to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices. T o access the Interface Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Interface icon, and press ENTER . Serial Data Format —sets the data format to one o[...]

60 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Page Sequence Setup Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order of the main pages, or add additional pages to the main page sequence when you press P AGE repeatedly . NOTE: If you add a page to the main page sequence, it will no longer appear on the Main Menu. T o access the Pa[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 61 M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Routing Setup Use the Routing Setup to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. T o access the Routing Setup Page: 1. On the Setup Menu, highlight the Routing icon, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight the Follow Road Options button to open the Follow Road Options Page where yo[...]

62 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Follow Road Options Off Route Recalculation —allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted) or recalculates automatically . Y ou can turn off-route recalculation of f. Calculation Method —sets how the unit searches for the route. • Qu[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 63 M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU T o access the Geocache Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Geocache icon, and press ENTER . Marine Setup Use the Marine Setup Page to define marine alarm settings. T o access the Marine Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine icon, and press ENTER . Anch[...]

64 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Time Setup Use the T ime Setup Page to set the time format and zone, and set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving T ime. The current time and date appear at the bottom of the page. T o access the Time Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time icon, and press ENTER . Time [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 65 M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Map Datum —describes geographic locations for surveying, mapping, and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit. The default setting is WGS 84. The unit automatically chooses the best datum based on your chosen position format. For more information about selecting Position [...]

66 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S ETUP M ENU Display —select the value (Cardinal Letters, Degrees, or Mils) to show your heading. North Reference —provides headings based on a true north reference. Welcome Setup Use the W elcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as owner information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMA[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 67 M AIN M ENU > P ROXIMITY W A YPOINTS AND C ALENDAR T o add a welcome message: 1. Use the on-screen keypad and the ROCKER to enter your welcome message, and press ENTER . 2. When finished, highlight OK , and press ENTER to close. 3. T urn you unit off and then on again to view your Welcome message. Welcome messag[...]

68 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > C ALCULA TOR 4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Highlight Add Point , and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 5. Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page. (See page 16 for details on using the Find Features) With the information page for that point displayed, highlight the Use [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 69 M AIN M ENU > S TOPW A TCH Stopwatch Select the Stopwatch icon to use the GPSMAP 76Cx as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer . Y ou can also have the unit record the lap time based on distance. T o access the stopwatch: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Stopwatch icon, and press ENTER .[...]

70 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > S UN AND M OON Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon Page provides you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be shown for any time, date, and location on Earth. The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for a select[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 71 M AIN M ENU > H UNT AND F ISH Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish T ables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location. T o show hunting and fishing predictions for a specified date and location: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the H[...]

72 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > G AMES M ENU Games Menu The Games Menu contains six games (Memory Race, V irtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS as a virtual component in the play . Games Menu T o select and play a game: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2. Select the[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 73 M AIN M ENU > G AMES M ENU Memory Race This is a GPS game where the playing piece moves where you move. T o win the Memory Race, remember which square has which symbol. Clear the board by matching the pairs of symbols. T ravel to each square, highlight Open at the bottom of the screen, and press ENTER to view the[...]

74 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual M AIN M ENU > G AMES M ENU GekoSmak GekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. Periodically , Gekos appear on the screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward the Geko and press ENTER to smack the Geko with a hammer . If you get the Geko, an “!” mark appears above the hammer , if n[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 75 M AIN M ENU > G AMES M ENU Gekoids This GPS-based game, which can be played without GPS on, is all about blasting gekoids. Y ou are the ship, and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play , be sure to set your game settings. Orient Map “Northwards” rotates your ship in the cent[...]

76 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > S PECIFICA TIONS A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Size: 6.2" H x 2.7" W x 1.4" D W eight: 7.6 ounces (216 g) w/batteries installed. Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color , high resolution, transreflective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting. Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, wat[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 77 A PPENDIX > I NTERF ACING Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices. Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude). The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 76Cx and enables the unit to drive up[...]

78 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > O PTIONAL A CCESSORIES Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 76Cx, several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of the unit. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , or Garmin Product Sup[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 79 A PPENDIX > C ONNECTING Y OUR GPSMAP 76C X TO A C OMPUTER Connecting Y our GPSMAP 76Cx to a Computer Y ou can connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSour ce pr ogram, T rip & W aypoint Manager , on your computer befor e [...]

80 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > M AP D A TUMS AND L OCA TION F ORMA TS Map Datums and Location Formats What Are Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner . The datum is physically represented by a fr[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 81 A PPENDIX > M AP D A TUMS AND L OCA TION F ORMA TS Loran TD Setup T o set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Units icon and press ENTER to open the Uni[...]

82 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > W HA T IS WAAS/EGNOS? What is W AAS/EGNOS? T he W ide Area Augmentation System (W AAS) is an F AA funded service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal for users in North America. In Europe, W AAS is referred to as EGNOS. The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 ground refe[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 83 A PPENDIX > D A T A F IELD D EFINITIONS Data Field Definitions Accuracy GPS —The current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Ascent - A verage —The average vertical distance of ascents. Ascent - Maximum —The Maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute. Ascent - T otal —The total distance ascended[...]

84 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > D A T A F IELD D EFINITIONS Glide Ratio Dest —The glide ratio required to descend from your present position and elevation to the destination’ s elevation. Heading —Y our direction of travel as indicated by a compass, in degrees or cardinal letters (N,S,E,W). Location (lat/lon) —Y our current [...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 85 A PPENDIX > D A T A F IELD D EFINITIONS T rip Odometer —The running total of distance traveled since the T rip Computer was reset. T rip Time - Moving —The length of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the T rip Computer was reset. T rip Time - Stopped —The length of time that the vehicle has been s[...]

86 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > FCC C OMPLIANCE FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 76Cx complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent tha[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 87 A PPENDIX > L IMITED W ARRANTY Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement wi[...]

88 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual A PPENDIX > L IMITED W ARRANTY Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. T el. 913/397.8200 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 Online Auction Purchases: Prod[...]

GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual 89 I NDEX I NDEX Symbols 2D navigation 8 3D navigation 8 A accessories 78 addresses 23 alarms, proxomity 19, 57 altimeter 52 averaging location 13 B backlight 4, 58 batteries 2 battery type 57 bearing pointer 50, 51 C calculator 68 calendar 67 calulate area 28 caution i, viii cleaning vi color 37 compass 48, 49 convent[...]

90 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner ’s Manual I NDEX Menu key 3 messages 9 MOB 16 N navigating guidance text 41 lock on road 43 recalulate 40 resume 40 route 32 stop 40 tracks 30 new location 37 north up 37, 40, 42 O off-road transition 34 P Page key 3 page sequence 60 points, track 43 point of interest 24 pojecting waypoints 14 position format 64 Power key 3 p[...]

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