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GPSMAP ® 78 series owner ’ s manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc[...]

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T able of Contents Getting Started .................... 1 Manual Conventions .................. 1 Device Overview........................ 2 Battery Information .................... 3 Installing the Batteries ............... 3 T urning the Device On or Off ..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals ......... 4 Buttons ......................................[...]

Display Settings ....................... 28 Setting Up T ones ..................... 28 Marine Settings........................ 28 Setting up Marine Alarms ........ 29 Resetting Data ......................... 30 Changing the Page Sequence .............................. 30 Customizing the Unit Settings ................................. 31 T ime Setti[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started Getting Started  W ARNING See the Important Safety and Pr oduct Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. When using your device the rst time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1.[...]

2 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Device Overview Internal antenna Buttons Display Battery compartment Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) microSD ™ card slot (under batteries) MCX connector for external GPS antenna (under weather cap)[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results ( page 38 ). Installing the Batteries 1. Slide the latch on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover . 2. Insert the batteri[...]

4 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open area. 2. If necessary , turn on the device. 3. W ait while the device searches for satellites. A question mark ashes while the device determines your location. 4. Quickly press to open the bac[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 5 Getting Started QUIT Press QUIT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. P AGE Press P AGE to scroll through the main pages ( page 12 ). MENU Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Press MENU twice to open the main menu (from any page). ENTER/ MARK Press ENTER to select[...]

6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Navigating with W aypoints and Routes Navigating with W aypoints and Routes W aypoints W aypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating W aypoints 1. From any page, press and hold  . 2. Select  . Navigating to a W aypoint Using the Search Menu Y ou can use the search m[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 7 Navigating with W aypoints and Routes Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your nal destination. Creating a Route 1. From the main menu, select   >  >   . [...]

8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Navigating with W aypoints and Routes •  —adds an additional point on the route. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. •  —removes the point from the route. Viewing a Route on the Map 1. From the main menu, select  ?[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 9 Navigating with W aypoints and Routes Additional Maps T o purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to http://buy .garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer . Finding an Address with City Navigator ® Y ou can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed[...]

10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual T racks T racks About T racks Y our Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. Y ou can save these tracks and navigate to them later . Y ou can view archived or loaded tracks by selecting   from the main menu. Managing T rack Log Recording 1. From the main men[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 1 1 T racks Viewing the Current T rack The track being recorded is called the current track. 1. From the main menu, select    >    . 2. Select an option: •   —shows the current track on the map. • ?[...]

12 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer . Customizing the Data Fields Y ou can customize the data elds that appear on the main pages. For data eld descriptions, see page 23 . 1. From[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 13 Using the Main Pages Measuring Distance Y ou can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location. 1. From the map, press  . 2. Select   . The device automatically begins measuring from your current location. 3. Move the cursor[...]

14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages •  —allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. T o purchase additional maps, see page 38 . Compass When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 15 Using the Main Pages Using the Compass Y ou can use the compass to navigate an active route. 1. Press   . 2. Hold the device level. 3. Follow the bearing pointer to your destination. Using Sight ‘N Go  : Sight ‘N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Y ou can poin[...]

16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages ◦  —sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦  —sets the magnetic variation value. •   —allows you to select how the course is displayed. ◦  (Small/Large)  indicate[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 17 Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press  . •   —sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot: ◦  —records elevation changes over a period of time. ◦ ?[...]

18 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Using the Main Pages T rip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer , and other helpful statistics. T rip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer , press  . •  —resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accura[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. Downloading Geocaches 1. Register your device ( page 35 ). 2. Connect your devi[...]

20 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select   . 2. Select  . 3. Select a category . 4. Select a poi[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 21 Main Menu Features and Settings Satellite The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy , satellite locations, and signal strength. Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press  . •   —allows you to turn the GPS on and off. • [...]

22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings •  —sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specic time. •  —displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and shing at[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 23 Customizing Y our Device Customizing Y our Device Customizing Data Fields Y ou can customize the data elds displayed on each main page. 1. From a main page, press  . 2. Select  . 3. Select a data eld. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. D[...]

24 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Data Field Description Depth The depth of the water . Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 depth-capable device to acquire data ( page 27 ). **Descent - Average The average vertical distance of descent. **Descent - Maximum The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute. **Descent - T[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 25 Customizing Y our Device Data Field Description Location (lat/lon) Displays the current position in the default position format regardless of the selected settings. . Location (selected) Displays the current position in the selected position format. Odometer A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. O[...]

26 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Data Field Description T ime to Destination The estimated time needed to reach your nal destination. T ime to Next The estimated time needed until you reach the next waypoint on the route. T o Course The direction in which you must move to return to the route. T rip Odometer A runnin[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 27 Customizing Y our Device System Settings From the main menu, select  >  . •  —sets the GPS to    (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or  ([...]

28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Display Settings From the main menu, select  >  . •   —see page 38 . •  —see page 37 . •  —sets the colors used on the device scree[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 29 Customizing Y our Device •  —allows you to turn spot soundings on and set dangerous depths. •  —displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. Y ou can select  to show light sectors at all times, or [...]

30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device Setting the Deep W ater or Shallow W ater Alarm 1. From the main menu, select  >  >   . 2. Select   >  to set an alarm to sound when the dep[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 31 Customizing Y our Device Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select  >  . 2. Select  . 3. Select a page to add. Removing a Page 1. From the main menu, select  >  . 2. Select[...]

32 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device •  —sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. •  —sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. •  —shows the coordinate system [...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 33 Customizing Y our Device ◦   —records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. Geocache Settings From the main menu, select  >  . •  —allows you to show the geocache[...]

34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Customizing Y our Device ◦  —routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specied distance of your current point. •   —allows you to select the road type you want to avoid. Fitness For more information on optional[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 35 Appendix Appendix Registering Y our Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today . • Go to http://my .garmin.com . • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy , in a safe place. Updating the Software Y ou must connect the device to your computer to update the software [...]

36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix • In Europe, go to www .garmin.com /support and click   for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Using the Backlight The backlight is activated any time you press a button. Alerts and messages als[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 37 Appendix Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol GPS accuracy < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. DGPS From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to 5 m) 95% typical[...]

38 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix 2. Use the  to adjust the brightness. Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu, select  >  >   . About the Batteries  W ARNING See the Important Safety and Pr oduct Information gu[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 39 Appendix Using Optional Fitness Accessories  : The Fitness option is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Before you can use the tness accessory with your device, you must install the accessory according to the instructions that are included with the accessory . Y ou can use option[...]

40 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly . • When paired, your Garmin device only receives data from your accessory , and you [...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 41 Appendix microSD card slot 4. Push in and slide up the metal cover . 5. Replace the batteries and the battery cover . Removing a microSD Card 1. Slide down and pull out the metal cover . 2. Remove the card from the slot. 3. Push in and slide up the metal cover . 4. Replace the batteries and the battery cover . [...]

42 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Mini-USB port under weather cap Serial port under weather cap microSD card slot (inside battery compartment) 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Y our device and micro SD card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on W indows computers and as mounted volumes on[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 43 Appendix Deleting Files notice Y our device memory contains important system les and folders that should not be deleted. Before you can delete les, you must connect the device to your computer ( page 40 ). 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2. If necessary , open a folder or volume. 3. Select the ?[...]

44 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Caring for the Device notice A void chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Device 1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2. W ipe it dry . Cleaning the Screen 1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2. If necessary , use water , isopropyl alcohol[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 45 Appendix T roubleshooting Problem Solution The screen or buttons do not respond. How do I reset the device? 1. Remove the batteries. 2. Reinstall the batteries. NOTE : This does not erase any of your data or settings. I want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults. From the main menu, [...]

46 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual Appendix Problem Solution I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. If you have several network drives mapped on your computer , Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help le for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. I need rep[...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 47 Index Index A accessories 38  46 tness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 AutoLocate 21 B backlight 4  36  37 BaseCamp 40 batteries 2[...]

Index 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual settings 28 display settings backlight 37 downloading software 35 E editing proles 34 routes 7 waypoints 6 elevation plot 1 1  16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4  6  8  9  1 1 tness options 39 G Garmin Product [...]

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual 49 Index P P AGE button 5 pages adding a page 31 removing 31 sequence 30 position format 31 power button 3  4  36  37 proles 20 change 20 creating 34 setting 20 proximity alarms 20 Q QUIT button 5 R recording tracks 10 registering your device 35 reset current track 30 data 30 defaults 30 trip [...]

Index 50 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner ’s Manual recording 10 saving 1 1 viewing 10 transferring les 42 using USB 42 wirelessly 19 trip computer 18 troubleshooting 45 U unit ID 35 updating software 35 USB cable 45 connecting 41 disconnecting 43 W waypoints averaging 22 creating 6 deleting 6 editting 6 navigating to 6 wrist strap 43 Z zooming 5 [...]

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