Garmin GPSMAP 76C manual

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© 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 76C Preface Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76C handheld naviga- tion system. This Owner’ s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of the following sections: Introduction — pr ovides the Garmin software license agr eement, FCC and safety information, the T able of Contents and an overview of the GPSmap 76C functional [...]

ii GPSmap 76C Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSmap 76C, 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 execut[...]

iii GPSmap 76C Introduction The GPSmap 76C 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 pr otection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation, and ar e more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this[...]

iv GPSmap 76C CAUTION: Use the GPSmap ® 76C 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 ® 76C to all available navigat[...]

v GPSmap 76C 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 consume[...]

vi GPSmap 76C 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 76C 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 cond[...]

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

viii GPSmap 76C Introduction Section 4: GPS Features ........ .......... .......................59-67 Calendar ...................................................................................59 Alarm Clock .............................................................................60 Calculator ..................................................[...]

1 GPSmap 76C Battery Installation and Start Up Important Note When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH bat- teries. Rechargeable 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. Storing[...]

2 GPSmap 76C 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 adjust back- lighti[...]

IMPOR T ANT NOTE: Before connecting the unit to the USB Cable, install the USB Cable drivers included with the MapSource T rip and W aypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with this unit. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to auto-install USB drivers incompatible with the unit. Refer to page 76 for detailed instructions. 3 GPSmap 76C Getting Started Auxiliary[...]

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

5 GPSmap 76C 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 sta[...]

6 GPSmap 76C Getting Started The Main P age Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76C, 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 is added to the sequence. T o view each Main P age: 1. Press and release the P AGE k ey , repeatedly , to cy[...]

7 GPSmap 76C Status Bar Battery Power Auxiliary Power Acquiring Satel- 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 informa[...]

8 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map P age Using the Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 76C. 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 (orie[...]

9 GPSmap 76C 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 measuremen[...]

10 GPSmap 76C 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 page. Y ou can [...]

11 GPSmap 76C 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 Field[...]

12 GPSmap 76C 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 Navigatin[...]

13 GPSmap 76C 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 point[...]

14 GPSmap 76C 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 navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass display and a b[...]

15 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Compass P age Compass P age Options Menu T o use the Compass P age Options: 1. Press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. T he fi rst option is “Stop Navigation” which can be highlighted and activated by pressing ENTER to stop navigating. 3. T he second option is “Course P ointer” or “Bearing P o[...]

16 GPSmap 76C 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 Comput[...]

17 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation 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/MARK k[...]

18 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation T o create a waypoint using the map panning arrow: 1. With the Map P age 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[...]

19 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation A waypoint location can be averaged over time for more accuracy , but only while the GPS has a fix on the location and before saving it. T o average a Waypoint Location using measur ements over time: 1. With the “New W aypoint” information page displayed, press the MENU k ey to display the page options menu. 2. Sele[...]

20 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using W aypoints T o Move a W aypoint on the Map P age: 1. Use the Find F eature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to page 23.) 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” mark e[...]

21 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Find Menu Using Find Using the Find Menu The Find Feature pr ovides you with a method for searching for Cities, Exits and Marine T ide Stations which are included in the GPSmap 76C basemaps. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for and fi nd Points of [...]

22 GPSmap 76C Recent Finds List “Finding” icon displays while searching GPS Navigation Using Find Pressing the FIND k ey with Find Menu displayed will tak e you to this page . Options Menu 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 o[...]

23 GPSmap 76C 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, infor[...]

24 GPSmap 76C 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.[...]

25 GPSmap 76C • Change Reference - Point to a new location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and pr ess 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 58 for detailed information.). • Add T o Ro[...]

26 GPSmap 76C 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 [...]

27 GPSmap 76C 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 76C or down- loaded from your computer . A geocache location is actually a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and to [...]

28 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Find Cities List Cities Options Menu Select Maps Options City Information P age City P age Options 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 ROCKE[...]

29 GPSmap 76C 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 n[...]

30 GPSmap 76C Searching for a Marine P oint The Find Marine Point feature allows you to sear ch for the marine T ide Prediction Stations pr ovided in the marine basemap contained in your GPSmap 76C . 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[...]

31 GPSmap 76C T o find a Wreck or Obstruction 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Select the Marine P oints 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 .[...]

32 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Find Addresses Search P age Find Address Matches Address Information P age 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[...]

33 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Options Menu Intersection Matches Intersection Info P age Intersections Search P age 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 dat[...]

34 GPSmap 76C Searching for a P oint of Interest Y ou can use the Find Point of Interest 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. To[...]

35 GPSmap 76C 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 ENTER/MARK keys. The T ime and Date can be found at the bottom of this page. A detailed discussion of each of t[...]

36 GPSmap 76C 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 48). Use a T rack Log to: • Record yo[...]

37 GPSmap 76C 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 travel, they can be placed a specifi ed “Distance” apart or placed at a “T ime” interv al you specify . T he “ Auto” option allows you choose from fi ve interv als . 6. Next, set th[...]

38 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using T racks Saved T rack Page 4. T he Saved T rack P age allows you to: Rename the tr ack, 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 a[...]

39 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using T racks T rack Pr ofiles A T rack Elevation Profile can be created fr om Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. T opo 24K) which include elevation data contained in the map. In order for a track pr ofile to be created, you must be located within the geographic area supported by the DEM map data loaded[...]

40 GPSmap 76C 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 track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to T racBack to . Use the ROCKER k ey to move the P anning[...]

41 GPSmap 76C 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 76C[...]

42 GPSmap 76C 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 76C creates a straight path (point to point) from your curr ent location to that location. • When you press the “Navigate” button on a[...]

43 GPSmap 76C 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 41. When you are navigating a r oute, a guidance [...]

44 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Routes Route Leg T ransition Options Saved Routes Options Route on the map will transition 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 P age from the Main Menu and press the MENU k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. T o cle[...]

45 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation U 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 k ey to display the Options Menu. 2. Highlight the “Remove All’ option and press ENTER . At the p[...]

46 GPSmap 76C 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 method[...]

47 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Setup Menu Setup Menu The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSmap 76C 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. F rom the Main Menu select the Setup icon and pre[...]

48 GPSmap 76C 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 exchan[...]

49 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation IMPOR T ANT NOTE: When the USB cable is con- nected to the GPS map 76C, 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 conne[...]

50 GPSmap 76C 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 T ones Setup Page . 2. Use the ROCKER k ey 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 an[...]

51 GPSmap 76C T o customize the Map P age display: 1. T o access the Map Setup Pages , press the MENU key 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 ico[...]

52 GPSmap 76C 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 [...]

53 GPSmap 76C 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 from[...]

54 GPSmap 76C 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 r oute creation and methods of navigation. T o Use Routing Setup Options: 1. Select the Guidance Method and choose “Prompted” if you want to be ask ed to choo[...]

55 GPSmap 76C 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 P age as explained at the beginning of this sec[...]

56 GPSmap 76C 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 T ime Setup Page . 2. Highlight the T ime Format fi eld and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 (Military T ime) hour formats. 3. Highlight the T ime Zone fi eld and press ENTE[...]

57 GPSmap 76C 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 Setu[...]

58 GPSmap 76C 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 Pro ximity W[...]

59 GPSmap 76C 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. The current[...]

60 GPSmap 76C GPS Featur es Calculator Alarm Clock Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 76C 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. Highli[...]

61 GPSmap 76C GPS Featur es Stopwatch Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76C as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer . Y ou may also have the unit record 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 ROCKER [...]

62 GPSmap 76C 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 times[...]

63 GPSmap 76C 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 P age from the Main Menu. The cur - rent date and location are [...]

64 GPSmap 76C GPS Featur es Games The GPSmap 76C provides games as an entertainment featur e. Several 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 k ey to highlight the desired game and press ENTER to display the[...]

65 GPSmap 76C 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 [...]

66 GPSmap 76C 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 aft[...]

67 GPSmap 76C 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 [...]

68 GPSmap 76C Appendix Accessories (Included with the Unit) Carry Lanyard - Pr ovides convenient method for carr ying the unit. USB PC Interface Cable - Provides connection to a PC for data transfer . Also includes, MapSource T rip and W aypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB Drivers. (Not shown) Owner’ s Manual - Start up instructions and detailed oper[...]

69 GPSmap 76C Appendix Installing the Carry Lanyard and Accessory P orts Accessories Back of GPSmap 76C P ower/Data Cable Connector (Serial P ort) (under weather cover) Carry Lanyard Installation External Antenna Connector MCX (under weather cover) USB Connector (under weather cover) Marine Mount Kit Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit Rechargeable NiMH Ba[...]

70 GPSmap 76C Appendix PHYSICAL Case: Rugged, fully gask eted, water 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 (216 g) with batteries installed Display: 1.5”W x 2.2”H, 256-color , high resolution, tr ansrefl ective TFT (160 x 240 pixels) Backlit Antenna: Built-in quad heli[...]

71 GPSmap 76C Appendix WAAS (DGPS) Accuracy P osition: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical 3 V elocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state Dynamics: P erforms to specifi cations to 6 g’ s Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 3.01, R TCM SC-104 (for DGPS corrections) and RS-232 and USB for PC interface Data Storage Life: Indefi nite: no memory battery requir[...]

72 GPSmap 76C Appendix Data Field Options 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 76C. Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Bearing - The compass direction fr om your current position to a destina- tion po[...]

73 GPSmap 76C Appendix Data Field Options Glide Ratio Dest - The glide ratio required to descend fr om your pres- ent 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 location as latitude/longitude coo[...]

74 GPSmap 76C Appendix Data Field Options Sunrise - The time of sunrise for the current date and location. Sunset - The time of sunset for the current date and location. Time T o Destination - The estimated time enroute to your final destina- tion, if you maintain your current speed and course. Time T o Next - The estimated time enroute to the next[...]

75 GPSmap 76C Appendix Data Field Options V elocity Made Good - The rate of closure on a destination based upon your current speed and course of travel. V ertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time. V ertical Speed Dest - The measurement of your rate of accent to a predetermined height. W ater Speed - The data acquired from measur eme[...]

76 GPSmap 76C Appendix Connecting the GPSmap 76C to a Computer Universal Serial Bus (USB) P ort Serial Communications P ort Lift Cover Lift Cover Interfacing the GPSmap 76C The GPSmap 76C 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 detai[...]

77 GPSmap 76C 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 inf[...]

78 GPSmap 76C 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 T ime Zone field and press the ENTER to di[...]

79 GPSmap 76C 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 represe[...]

80 GPSmap 76C Appendix Loran TD Setup T o set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: 1. Press the MENU k ey twice to display the Main Menu, then press again to display the Setup Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER k ey to highlight the Location icon and press ENTER to display the Location Setup P age. 3. Highlight the “Position F ormat” fi eld and press ENTER t[...]

81 GPSmap 76C 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 Satellite Based Augmentation Systems (SB[...]

82 GPSmap 76C Appendix Interface formats are selected fr om the Interface Setup on page 48 of this manual. The input/output lines on your GPSmap 76C are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, including PC’ s, differ ential beacon receivers, marine autopilots, and /or a second GPS receiver . The NMEA 0183 v[...]

83 GPSmap 76C Appendix Index A Accessories 68 Accuracy Circle 9 Activate a Route 42 Alarm Clock 60 Arrow , Panning 9 AutoZoom 52 B Backlight T imeout 7, 48 Backlighting On/Off 7, 48 Battery Level Indicator 7 Battery Saver Mode 47 Battery T ype 47 Bearing Pointer 14 Big Numbers 16 C Calculator Page 60 Calendar Page 59 Cautions iv-vi Cities, By Name [...]

84 GPSmap 76C Appendix Index P Page Sequence Setup 50 Panning (Map) 18 Position Format 57, 79 Projecting a Point 20 Proximity W aypoint 58 R Reset T rip Page 16 Routes 41-45 Creating 41 Copying 45 Deleting 45 Editing 45 Navigating 45 Reversing 45 Routing Setup 54 S Satellite Page 4 Saving the T racklog 37 Selecting a Page 2 Setup Menu 47 Show Data [...]

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