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    GPSMAP ® 78 series quick start manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78s, and GPSMAP 78sc[...]

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    2 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 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. Install the batteries [...]

  • Page 3

    GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 3 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity . 3. Replace the battery cover . For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings ( page 10 ). T urning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Setting Y our Language 1. T urn on the unit. 2. Use the Rocker to select a language.[...]

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    4 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Buttons FIND/MOB Press FIND to open the search menu. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to store your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to that point. Press and hold to turn the device on and off. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. QUIT Press QUIT to cancel or return to the pre[...]

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    GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 5 W aypoints W aypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating W aypoints 1. From any page, press and hold MARK . 2. Select Done . Editing a W aypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. 1. From the main menu, select W aypoint Manager . 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an attri[...]

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    6 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Changing the Map Orientation 1. From the map, press MENU . 2. Select Setup Map > Orientation . 3. Select an orientation: Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. Select T rack Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page. Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view . Measuri[...]

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    GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 7 Calibrating the Compass notice Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that inuence magnetic elds, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. NOTE : The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc. Y ou should calibrate the compass after moving lon[...]

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    8 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Customizing Data Fields Y ou can customize the data elds displayed on each main page. For data eld descriptions, see the GPSMAP 78 Owner’ s Manual . 1. From a main page, press MENU . 2. Select Change Data Fields . 3. Select a data eld. 4. Press ENTER . 5. Follow the on-screen instructions. About T racks Y o[...]

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    GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 9 Creating a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point . 2. Select a category . 3. Select the rst point in the route. 4. Select Use . 5. Select Select Next Point . 6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is complete. A route must contain at least two points. 7. Press QU[...]

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    10 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Attaching the Wrist Strap 1. Place the loop of the wrist strap through the slot opening at the bottom of the device. 2. Route the strap through the loop and pull it tight. Maximizing Battery Life Using the Battery Save Option Use the battery save option to save battery power and prolong battery life. From the main me[...]

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    GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 1 1 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. Resetting the Device If your GPSMAP 78 screen or buttons stop responding, you can reset the device. 1. Remove the batterie[...]

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    Garmin ® , the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP ® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughou[...]