GPS 72H quick start manual
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Manual Conventions When you are instructed to “press” something, press the buttons on the device. Use the rocker to select something in a list, and then press ENTER. The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for example, “Press PAGE > ENTER > select TRACKS.
Internal antenna Battery compartment Buttons Serial port (under weather cap) Display screen Mini-USB port (under weather cap) 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.
Installing the Batteries The GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results. To install the batteries: 1. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise, and pull the cover loose. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover. GPS 72H Mount To install and use the marine mount, see the GPS 72H Owner’s Manual. Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 1.
ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT GO TO/ MOB PAGE MENU Power QUIT Buttons Rocker QUIT—press to return to the previous page and cycle through the main pages in reverse order. ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT—press to zoom the map out. PAGE—press to cycle through the main pages. Power—press and hold to turn the device on or off. Press and release to adjust the backlight. MENU—press and release to view the Menu for the current page. Press twice to view the Main Menu. GO TO/MOB—press to begin or stop navigation to a waypoint.
The Main Pages All of the information needed to operate your device is found on the five main pages: the GPS Information page, the Map page, the Compass page, the Highway page, and the Active route page. GPS Information Page Map Page Active Route Page • Press the PAGE button to navigate through the main pages. • Press MENU to access the menu for these pages. • Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the option you want to change. • Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu.
Map Page Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing pointer or a course pointer. Data Fields Position icon Map pointer Zoom scale Map Page Your position on the map is represented by (position icon). As you travel, the pointer leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols are also shown on the map. To view the map with north up: 1. From the Map page, press MENU. 2. Select Setup Map > General > Orientation > North Up.
Highway Page The Highway page is for navigating when a straight line course can be followed. To navigate using the Highway page, just follow the road. Active Route Page If you are navigating a route, the Active Route page displays the route information. Active Route Page options Use Map—switches to Map page. Add Waypoint—allows you to add an existing waypoint to the active route. Remove Waypoint—allows you to remove a waypoint from the active route.
The Main Menu The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and submenus. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice. Marking Your Current Location You must have a valid position fix to mark your current location. Waypoint symbol Waypoint name Mark Waypoint Page 2. A default three-digit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint. • To accept the waypoint default information, select OK.
Recording your Tracks The track log starts recording as soon as the device gets a location fix. To save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2 Select Save > Entire Log. To save a portion of the track log: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select Save. 3. Select the portion of the track log to save from the list 4. Select OK. To view a track on the map: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select a track to view. 3. Select Map.
Editing a Route Use the Route page to edit, change the route name, and review route points. To change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select a saved route, and then select the route name field at the top of the Route page. 3. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to change the text in the field. Connecting Your Device to a Computer 1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port on the back of the device (under the weather cap). 2.
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