Owner’s Manual GPSMAP 278 ®
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 278, which uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box; if any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Caring for the GPSMAP 278 .................................................. iv Warning .................................................................................... v Caution ....................................................................................
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Tab .......................................................................... 73 Celestial Tab .......................................................................... 74 Message Tab .......................................................................... 78 Display Tab ............................................................................ 79 Sound Tab .............................................................................. 80 Setup Tab ............
INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 278 Caring for the GPSMAP 278 Storage Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Do not store the GPSMAP 278 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result.
INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When installing the GPSMAP 278 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s view of the road (see diagram). Do not mount where driver’s field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash.
INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The GPSMAP 278 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the GPSMAP 278 only as a navigational aid.
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 278 is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator—perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sun and includes a built-in worldwide basemap. The GPSMAP 278 comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT Europe, which contains street maps and a points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more.
GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 278 Charging the GPSMAP 278 Before using the GPSMAP 278, you might need to charge the battery. Plug the power cable into an external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. To charge the battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. See the image on page 1 for connector location. 2. Align the notches and push the plug into the connector until fully seated. 3.
GETTING STARTED > TURNING YOUR GPSMAP 278 ON OR OFF AND ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT AND VOLUME Turning Your GPSMAP 278 On or Off Before you turn on the GPSMAP 278, be sure the antenna is rotated up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals. The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 278, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location.
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 278, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 278 is getting satellite signals, the GPS page shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites.” NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page might show the wrong location, such as China.
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars—the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. • Green signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite.
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Options Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab. Press MENU to open the options menu. GPS Tips While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the map might appear different from where you are actually located. As soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location appears on the map.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 KEYPAD Using the GPSMAP 278 Keypad .PAGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page. • Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automotive modes. QUIT Key • Press to cycle through main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry field, or cancel an unintended function. ENTER/MARK Key • Press to select a highlighted option. • Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 Using The GPSMAP 278 The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 278 is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 Selecting Options and Entering Data To enter data and select options, use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. To select an optional feature: To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward through your steps.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 Restoring Default Settings Entering data You can restore factory defaults for the following Main Menu tabs: Track, Alarms, Display, Sound, and Setup. For more information about the Main Menu, see the “Main Menu” section beginning on page 66. To restore default settings: TIP: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most character field and press left on the ROCKER again. 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 Using the Main Menu Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 278 to access various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main Menu. For more information, see the “Main Menu” section on page 66. By default, the Main Menu tabs are shown as icons along the left side of the screen. You can change the Main Menu to show tabs in a text-only format.
GETTING STARTED > USING SIMULATOR MODE Using Simulator Mode GPS tab Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors or when satellite signals are not available. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. NOTE: Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode because the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.
MARINE MODE > MARINE MODE PAGES MARINE MODE Your GPSMAP 278 comes preloaded with an enhanced worldwide basemap that depicts shorelines, roads, and surface features. The GPSMAP 278 is compatable with BlueChart g2 marine cartography. Marine Mode Pages Marine Mode has five main pages: Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data. An optional Sonar Page is available when a GSD 21 or GSD 20 is connected. See the “Setting Up and Using Sonar” section beginning on page 90 for more information.
MARINE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to your destination using the Map Page. As you travel, you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page. You can use the Map Page, Compass Page, or Highway Page to help navigate. Navigate Options Menu Press NAV to open the Navigate options menu.
MARINE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To navigate (Go To) a point on the map: a point to navigate Highlight to, and press NAV. Go To , and press ENTER. the magenta line Follow created on the Map Page. To stop navigation: navigating to a point, While press NAV. GPSMAP 278 Owner’s Manual Stop Navigation, Highlight and press ENTER. Resume Navigation, and Highlight press ENTER to resume navigation.
MARINE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Man OverBoard (MOB) Use the MOB function to simultaneously mark your current location and create a direct route back to that location for quick response to emergency situations. 2. Press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB location. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key, or press the NAV/MOB key twice.
MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Item Use the Find menu to search for addresses, food & drink, fuel services, lodging, banks/ATMs, cities, shopping, stored waypoints, and points of interest (POIs). To open the Find menu, press the FIND key. The Find menu is comprised of several default categories, including Waypoints, Cities, Exits, Transportation, and Data, just to name a few. Additional categories appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card in the unit.
MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Item From Another Location You can use the Find menu to center your search around an item you just found. For example, you search for Restricted Areas and the search shows an “Anchoring Prohibited” search result. If you press FIND again, you will see “From Anchoring Prohibited” as the new search from point. You can also use the Find feature to center your search from any waypoint, route list entry, map item, or POI.
MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM 3. Highlight an item from the search results list, and press ENTER. To find an item near another location: 1. Press FIND. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. 4. Press ENTER to go to the item. 3. Highlight Near Other, and press ENTER. 4. Select a reference location on the map, and press ENTER. The list shows items nearest to the new map location.
MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Viewing Recently Found Items The Recently Found Page shows a list of the items you have searched for or gone to recently. 3. Press MENU to open the options menu. To view a list of recently found items: 1. Press FIND to open the Find menu. 2. Highlight Recently Found, and press ENTER to open the list of recently found items. 4. Select Show Find History to view the list of items you have searched for recently.
MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the results list has an Information Page. To view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER. An Information Page appears with details about the item in a tabbed format.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES Creating and Using Routes You can create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. Creating a New Route Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the Find menu, or by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page. To create a route using the Find menu: 22 the Route tab on Highlight the Main Menu. MENU once to open Press the Route options menu. New Route, and Highlight press ENTER.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES To create a route using the map: the Route tab on Highlight the Main Menu. MENU once to open Press the Route options menu. New Route, and Highlight press ENTER. Edit on Map, and Highlight press ENTER. a location on the Highlight map, and press ENTER. step 5 to define Repeat additional route points. NOTE: If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or waypoint, a new waypoint is created for that location.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES Navigating a Saved Route Use the Navigate Route option to select and navigate a saved route. To navigate a saved route: 1. Press the NAV key. 2. Highlight Navigate Route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight a route, and press ENTER. To navigate a new route using the Find menu: 1. Press the NAV key. 2. Highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER to open the Find menu. 3. Highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. 4.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change the name, and review route points of a selected route. To change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight the Route tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER. 3. With the Route Review Page open, highlight the route name field at the top of the page, and press ENTER. To review individual route points: 1.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES To add points to a route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight the Route tab. 2. Select a route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the spot in the route that you want to add the new point. (The new point is added before the highlighted route point.) 4. Press MENU. 5. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens for you to search for and select the point you want to add to the route. 6.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES You can enter information about your trip so the GPSMAP 278 can estimate information about your trip. To plan your route: 1. Open the Route Review Page options menu. 2. Highlight Plan Route, and press ENTER. Manually Transitioning to the Next Waypoint From the Route tab option menu, highlight Set Up Routes and press ENTER to set the route leg transition (or waypoint transition).
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating and Using Waypoints The GPSMAP 278 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon, comment, elevation, depth, and temperature available for each waypoint. You can create waypoints using three basic methods: • ENTER/MARK—use the ENTER/MARK key to mark your present location. • Graphically—use the map display to define a new waypoint location. • Manually—enter waypoint location coordinates manually.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you see a highlighted description of that item. The GPSMAP 278 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint. To create a new waypoint using the Map Page: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the map location or map feature you want. 2.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/ longitude position from a chart. To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. Press ENTER/MARK to create a waypoint. The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last know location as the default location. 2.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select a waypoint from the list. Points Tab 2. Press ENTER to open the Waypoint Edit Page. To add a waypoint to the end of the route: 1. Open the Waypoint Edit Page, and press MENU. Waypoint Options Menu 2. Select Append To Route. The Select Route window appears.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Averaging the Waypoint’s Location Average Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can average a waypoint’s location. To calculate the average location: 1. Open the Waypoint Page, and press MENU. 2. Select Average Location, and press ENTER. The Average Location window appears.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 5. To change the location from which you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the From field, and press ENTER. 6. Select the point that you will project your new waypoint from. For more information see the “Finding an Item” section on page 17. 7. To adjust the distance that the new waypoint will be projected beyond the original waypoint, highlight the Distance field, and press ENTER. Enter the projection distance, and press ENTER.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To create a category: Symbol field Name field 1. From any of the waypoint pages or the Points tab, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Select Edit Categories, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Add, and press ENTER. Waypoint Page To edit the next waypoint in the list: 1. Highlight Next and press ENTER. The Waypoint list appears with the next waypoint highlighted. 2. Press ENTER to edit that waypoint.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Select the category to which you want to assign the waypoint. Waypoint Page To delete a category: 1. With the Waypoint Categories window open, highlight the category you want to delete, and press MENU. Deleting Waypoints You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list in the Points tab or from the Waypoint pages. To delete a waypoint from the Waypoint Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the on-screen Delete button and press ENTER.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To delete waypoints by symbol or category: Proximity Points To delete waypoints by distance: If a proximity alarm circle overlaps an existing alarm circle, a “Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint” message appears. Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points, use caution when navigating in these areas. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest proximity waypoint. 1.
MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm, and press ENTER. 3. Select the On or Off setting and press ENTER. To add a proximity waypoint: 1. From the Proximity Points tab, use the ROCKER to highlight an empty line on the Proximity List, and press ENTER. The Find Menu appears. 2. Select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find menu. 3. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to select the point. The distance field is now highlighted.
MARINE MODE > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS Managing Your Tracks The GPSMAP 278 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or track log on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 278 gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points.
MARINE MODE > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS To clear the track log: 1. Highlight the Track tab, on the Main Menu, and then highlight the Active sub tab. 2. Highlight the Clear button, and press ENTER. A confirmation message appears. Clearing the Track Log 3. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. 4. Press QUIT to exit. To save a portion of the track log: 1. On the Active sub tab, select Save, and press ENTER. 2. To save only a portion of the track, highlight No and press ENTER when a message appears. 3.
MARINE MODE > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS Saved Tracks The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Press MENU to open the Saved tab options menu. Review on Map—shows the highlighted track on the Map Page. TracBack—navigates the track. You can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse. Delete Track—erases the highlighted track from the unit’s memory. Delete All—erases all tracks from the unit’s memory. To edit a track: 1.
MARINE MODE > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS Navigating a Saved Track You can save your track log to use later as a TracBack, which reduces your track log into a route with up to 300 turns. When initiated, a TracBack route leads you back to the oldest stored track log point. It is a good idea to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip. Also, you must save an active track log before you can navigate it as a TracBack. To activate a TracBack using the NAV key: 1.
MARINE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE MARINE MODE PAGES Map Page Options Menu Five pages are available in Marine Mode—Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data. An optional Sonar Page is available when a GSD 20 or GSD 21 sounder module is connected. Press MENU to open the options menu. Map Page When you turn on the GPSMAP 278, the Map Page appears after the unit acquires a satellite signal. The position arrow ( ) shows your current location on the map.
MARINE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields By default, five data fields appear on the right side of the Map Page. You can select how the fields are shown and what information each field contains. To change the map page layout: 1. Press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Page Layout, and press ENTER. To change a data field display: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER.
MARINE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Setting Up the Map Page Use the Set Up Map option to set how items appear on the Map Page. To change a map setup option: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Map, and press ENTER. Viewing Additional Map Data Use the Map Information page to view the data loaded on your GPSMAP 278 unit and data card. To review/change map information: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Highlight Map Information, and press ENTER.
MARINE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE 5. When using map loaded to a data card, you can view detailed information about an individual map, highlight the Map Name, and press ENTER. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to exit the Map Information page. Map Orientation There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel. Course Up orients the map so the direction of navigation is always up.
MARINE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Map coverage conforms to the following conditions: • Cartography is shown when the selected zoom scale is covered by either the internal basemap or other MapSource data loaded onto a data card. • When the selected zoom scale is covered by both the internal database and data card map information, the cartography with the best resolution appears. • When the selected zoom scale exceeds the resolution of the data in use, “overzoom” appears below the map scale.
MARINE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE To re-center your position on the screen: Press QUIT. The map automatically moves to show your present location, and the unit returns to position mode. You can also use the arrow to select on-screen map items, which allows you to review a selected item directly from the map display. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information. 4. Select an on-screen button and press ENTER. Press QUIT to exit the Information Page.
MARINE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Measuring Distance You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items. To measure the bearing/distance between two points: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it. 4. Move the arrow to the point want to measure to.
MARINE MODE PAGES > COMPASS PAGE Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing pointer. When the pointer is pointing straight up, you are heading directly to your destination. Rotating compass ring Course to steer indicator Compass arrow Data fields Compass Page in Marine Mode The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you are moving.
MARINE MODE PAGES > COMPASS PAGE Compass Page Options Menu Use the options menu on the Compass Page to customize the Compass Page. For definitions of data field options, see page 120. Press MENU to open the Compass Page options menu. Using the Marine Timer The Marine Timer, specifically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down by specified time increments.
MARINE MODE PAGES > COMPASS PAGE To use the Marine Timer: 1. Press the ROCKER up or down to select the time you want to count. Five (5) minutes is the default. 2. Press ENTER to start the timer. Use the ROCKER during the timing to quickly select a different length of time. 3. Press ENTER to stop timing. Marine Timer on the Compass Page To set the Marine Timer: 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu, and then select the Timers sub tab. 2.
MARINE MODE PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGE Highway Page To hide/show the Highway Page: The Highway Page is available in both Marine Mode and Automotive Mode 1. Highlight the Display tab on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Highway Page field, and press ENTER. 3. Select Off to hide or On to show, and press ENTER. Using the Highway Page To stay on course, steer toward the violet bar (or arrows) until it lines up with the red bar in the middle.
MARINE MODE PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGE Highway Page Options Menu Use the Highway Page options menu to define the data fields and select which waypoints and tracks appear on the screen. The data fields, located along the right side of the page, provide various types of useful data. Press MENU to open the Highway Page options menu. Set Up Highway Set Up Page Layout—select the page layout. Change Data Fields—change onscreen data fields. Set Up Highway—shows an options menu with two sub tabs: Line and Waypoint.
MARINE MODE PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE Active Route Page When you are navigating a route using your GPSMAP 278, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, course, distance, and several other fields of information. The current destination point, the active point, is marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to indicate the next active point.
MARINE MODE PAGES > POSITION DATA PAGE Position Data Page The Position Data Page shows important navigation data while navigating a route in Marine Mode. By default, the Position Data Page shows a compass ribbon, your current latitude and longitude, date and time, your location in relation to a prominent nearby landmark such as a waypoint or city, and eight user-selectable data fields. The compass ribbon appears at the top of the page to show your current heading with a red, vertical bar.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE > AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AUTOMOTIVE MODE Your GPSMAP 278 comes preloaded with City Navigator Europe NT v 9.0, which contains detailed maps of major metropolitan areas in Europe, including motorways, national and regional thoroughfares, local roads, and points of interest such as food and drink, lodging, border crossings, petrol stations, hospitals and more. Automotive Mode Pages Automotive Mode has two main pages (Map and Trip Computer) that are always available.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to your destination in Automotive Mode using the Map Page. As you travel, your GPSMAP 278 guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows, and directions along the top of the screen. When you are actively navigating, you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To navigate (Go To) a point on the map: a point to navigate Highlight to, and press NAV. Go To and press ENTER. the magenta line Follow created on the Map Page. Stopping and Resuming Navigation When navigating to a point, you can stop navigation. For example, if you are on a long car trip, but you want to stop for dinner, you can stop navigation and resume after dinner.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To create a new route: 1. Press NAV to open the Navigate menu. 2. Highlight New Route, and press ENTER. 3. From the Find menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. (You can also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or Exits from this list. The steps vary only slightly from those listed for waypoints.) 4. Select a waypoint from the list, and press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page. Waypoint Review Page Activating a Go To using the Find menu 5.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Following a Saved Route Use the Navigate menu to follow a saved track or route. If you want to follow roads on your route, press MENU and select Follow Roads on the Active Route Page. 5. Highlight Follow Roads, and press ENTER to create a turn-by-turn route (auto-route), which appears in the Current Route Page. To follow a saved route in Automotive Mode: 1. Press NAV to open the Navigate menu. 2. Highlight Navigate Route, and press ENTER. 3.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE > EDITING YOUR ROUTE Editing Your Route When you are navigating a route, you can edit that route. You can add areas and roads to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route. You can also add stops along your trip, called Via Points. While navigating, press NAV to open the Navigate menu.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE > EDITING YOUR ROUTE Creating a Detour If there is road construction or some other form of a detour while navigating a route, you can have your GPSMAP 278 create a detour route for you. To create a detour: 1. While navigating a course, press NAV. 2. Select Detour from the Navigate menu. 3. Select a distance, and press ENTER. The GPSMAP 278 recalculates your course based on your detour distance. 4. To end the detour manually, press NAV again, and select Cancel Detour.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES Automotive Mode has two main pages (Map and Trip Computer) that are always available. Optional Highway and Compass pages can be turned on in Automotive Mode. When you are actively navigating, the Current Route Page is available if you are navigating a turn-by-turn route. The Active Route Page is available if you are navigating off-road. For information about pages and features not discussed here, see the “Marine Mode Pages” section.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES > CURRENT ROUTE PAGE Current Route Page When navigating a route using your GPSMAP 278 in Automotive Mode, the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES > TRIP COMPUTER PAGE Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page shows important data while navigating a route in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and other data about your trip, such as average speed and moving time. Trip Computer Page Trip Computer Page Options Menu Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight an option, and press ENTER. Set Up Page Layout—choose the page layout and number of data fields. Reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip.
MAIN MENU > MAIN MENU TABS MAIN MENU The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Main Menu Tabs GPS—view satellite information (page 67). Route—create and store routes (page 67). Points—view stored waypoints (page 68). Track—record and save tracks (page 68). DSC—set up digital select calling features (page 69). Sonar—configure sonar options (page 71). Main Menu To select a tab from the Main Menu: 1.
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB AND ROUTE TAB GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars give an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether they are being tracked. For more information about GPS, see pages 4-6. Main Menu—GPS Tab GPSMAP 278 Owner’s Manual Route Tab The Route tab shows all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route.
MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB AND TRACK TAB Points Tab The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity, which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. For more information about waypoints, see the “Creating and Using Waypoints” section beginning on page 28. Track Tab Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use. The Track tab is divided into two sub tabs: Active and Saved.
MAIN MENU > DSC TAB DSC Tab Use the DSC tab (Marine Mode only) to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners for distress calls and position reporting. DSC Call List The Call List sub tab shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left unattended. The Call List only shows the most recent call from a vessel.
MAIN MENU > DSC TAB 2. Highlight the first blank space in the directory list and press ENTER. OR Press MENU, highlight New Item, and press ENTER. 3. Enter the MMSI number, the name, and any comments. 4. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. DSC Log DSC Directory The DSC Directory is like phone book and can hold up to 50 entries. DSC Directory entries. Press ENTER to open the entry review page. Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the Directory Entry. New Directory Item Page Blank entry.
MAIN MENU > SONAR TAB AND ALARMS TAB Sonar Tab Use the Sonar tab to set up and configure sonar. See the “Setting Up and Using Sonar” section beginning on page 90 for more information about Sonar setup options. Alarms Tab Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings. When an alarm goes off, the alarm message appears on the GPSMAP 278 and the unit emits five (5) beeps. NOTE: You must have a GSD 20 or 21 sounder module connected to your GPSMAP 278 to use sonar.
MAIN MENU > ALARMS TAB To set a persistent alarm: 1. Highlight the Alarms tab on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the box next to the alarm you want to make persistent (for example, Next Turn). 3. Press ENTER to place a check mark in the Persist box. Navigation (Nav) Alarms Next Turn—set an alarm to indicate the next turn in a route. Select Dist to specify a distance before you reach the next turn to sound the alarm. Select Time to specify a time before the turn for the alarm to go off.
MAIN MENU > CALENDAR TAB Sonar Alarms Shallow Water/Deep Water—set an alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is too shallow or deep. Select On and then specify a distance. You must be receiving sonar NMEA data for this function to work. Water Temp—set an alarm to indicate if the water temperature has exceeded or dropped below a specific temperature, or fallen outside/inside a specific temperature range.
MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB To add a route (or point) to the calendar: 1. Highlight the Calendar tab on the Main Menu. The current day appears on the Day View sub tab. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight Add Route (or Add Point) and press ENTER. 3. From the pop-up route list (or the Find menu if Add Point was selected), select the route you want to add to the calendar, and press ENTER.
MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB Tide Sub Tab The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows tide station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and more than 3,000 tide stations. Enter the date for which you want to view the tide information. Select the tide station for which you want to view the information.
MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB To view a chart’s details for another time during the day (other than current time): 1. From the Tide sub tab with the chart you want to view, press MENU, and then select Move Cursor. 2. Press the ROCKER right or left to view the chart at another time. 3. To return to the current time, press MENU, and select Stop Moving Cursor. To automatically start pointer mode to scroll the chart: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Date field. Then press down to start the pointer (pan) mode.
MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB To view sun and moon information for a different location: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Use Find Menu, and press ENTER. The Find menu automatically opens. 3. Select a waypoint or point of interest, and press ENTER. 4. On the waypoint information page, press ENTER. The unit shows the sun and moon information for the location you selected.
MAIN MENU > MESSAGE TAB To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MENU, highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER. To view hunt and fish information for a different location: 1. Highlight the From field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Use Find Menu, and press ENTER. The Find menu opens. 3. Select a point, and press ENTER. 4. On the information page, press ENTER. The unit shows Hunt & Fish information for the selected location.
MAIN MENU > DISPLAY TAB To show or hide messages using the log filter: 1. Highlight the Message tab on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Log Filter sub tab. All messages appear by default. Message Log Filter Tab 3. Highlight the message type you want to hide, and press ENTER. The message name appears in the Hide window. 4. Highlight the message, and press ENTER to show it again.
MAIN MENU > SOUND TAB Twilight Adjustment—allows the unit to adjust the backlight for optimum viewing during twilight times. Highway Page—indicates whether the Highway Page appears in the main page sequence. Sound Tab Use the Sound tab to customize the sounds made by your GPSMAP 278. Compass Page—indicates whether the Compass Page appears in the main page sequence. Backlight Intensity—turns the backlight up or down. Press right on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or left to decrease.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Setup Tab Text Language—sets the unit’s on-screen language. To customize how your GPSMAP 278 looks, use the System tab to adjust certain system settings. System Sub Tab Use the System sub tab to control settings for system mode, speed filter, language, and external power. EGNOS—allows you to enable or disable EGNOS. External Power Off—indicates whether the GPSMAP 278 remains on (Stay On) or the unit turns off (Turn Off) when external power is removed from the unit.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Route Preference—allows the unit to calculates routes based on: • Faster Time—routes calculated are faster to drive but might be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance—routes calculated are shorter in distance but might take more time to drive. • Off Road—creates a direct line from your current location to your destination. This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Off-Route Recalculation—allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted), or recalculates automatically. Set whether the unit announces the recalculation (Automatic - Announced) or recalculates silently (Automatic - Silent). You can turn the off-route recalculation Off. Marine—appears on the Compass Page in Marine Mode.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Units Sub Tab Use the Units sub tab to customize measurement units. Location Sub Tab Use the Location sub tab to change location setting information. See the “Appendix” for more information about location formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at www.nima.mil for more information on grids and datums. Changing the Location Format Units Sub Tab Distance and Speed—select the unit of measure to show your speed and distance traveled.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB The default setting is WGS 84. The unit automatically selects the best datum depending on your chosen location format. WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors. When in doubt, use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance. Welcome Sub Tab Use the Welcome sub tab to enter information, such as your name and address, or a welcome message that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 278.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB 3. To display the welcome message when you turn on your GPSMAP 278, highlight the Show at Power-up check box, and press ENTER to select it. To hide the welcome information at start-up, clear the check mark. COM 1 and COM 2 Sub Tabs Use the COM 1 and COM 2 sub tab to change the data format and control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB • Text Out—allows the unit to output simple text data that includes data, time, location, and velocity. The Baud can be set to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600. • None—provides no interfacing capabilities. If you select GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format, you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 278 using the COM 1 or COM 2 sub tab.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB To restart the scan: 1. Press MENU. 2. Highlight Restart Scan, and press ENTER. To manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, highlight the Beacon field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight User, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, and press ENTER 4. Enter a frequency or bit rate. Press ENTER when finished When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the Signal to Noise Ratio) (SNR) and Distance fields show data.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB 5. Press MENU to open the options menu. Use the Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page to set the output rate, change the precision of the Lat/Lon minutes, set Waypoint IDs to names or numbers, and turn on and off the GPS status, the Garmin Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE). GPSMAP 278 NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant): 6. Select Advanced NMEA Setup, and press ENTER.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SHOWING SONAR ON THE MAP PAGE SETTING UP AND USING SONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 278 when used in conjunction with a GSD 21 or GSD 20 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 21 or GSD 20 Sounder Module Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you turn on your GPSMAP 278, the Sounder Module automatically turns on. NOTE: You MUST have a GSD 21 or GSD 20 installed and connected to your GPSMAP 278 to use the sonar features.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > USING THE SONAR PAGE Using the Sonar Page The sonar returns show as red (strongest), then orange (strong), yellow (medium), green (weaker), and blue (weakest). The Fish Symbols option allows you to view the actual sonar data, a fish symbol or a combination of both. When the unit is set to Dual, the appearance of the fish symbols changes.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > USING THE SONAR PAGE Adjusting the Sonar Page Use the Adjustment menu to access the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. Ten main adjustment options are available: Range, Zoom, View, Gain, Target Level, Whiteline, Frequency, Depth Line, Noise Reject, and Scroll. The currently selected option appears in the upper-left corner.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > USING THE SONAR PAGE • 4X Zoom—shows the 4X zoomed picture on the full screen. • Btm (Bottom) Split—shows two reduced pictures, the right at the original depth scale and the left showing sonar returns from the bottom up. All target depths read as a distance from the bottom. • Btm (Bottom) Lock—shows returns from the bottom up on the full screen. TIP: Press the In and Out keys to quickly zoom in and out of the Sonar display.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > USING THE SONAR PAGE Resizing the Split Screen You can adjust the way the split screen appears. This option is only available when a zoom scale other than No Zoom is selected. To resize the Sonar Page split screen: 1. From the Sonar Page split screen, press MENU. 2. Using the ROCKER, highlight Size Split, and press ENTER. 3. Move the horizontal double-arrow left or right using the ROCKER until the vertical width line shows, then press ENTER. 4.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP SONAR Setting Up Sonar Use the Sonar tab on the Main Menu to set up the Sonar Page. Depth Number—select how efficient the digital depth update rate is. Fast Update updates quicker and is recommended for low-noise water deeper than 50 feet. Auto is best for shallow water or highnoise areas, has a slower screen update, and is best used if you travel a wide variety of depths.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP SONAR Calibrating the Water Speed If you select Temp, Spd for the Transducer option on the Setup sub tab, you must calibrate the water speed to ensure the Water Speed shown on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water having little or no current. The unit automatically uses the GPS ground speed, if it is available, for comparison on the calibration.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP SONAR Setting Up the Sonar Display You can set up how the sonar information appears on-screen using the Display sub tab. Temperature Graph—select On to show a temperature graph along the bottom of the Sonar Page. Background Color—select the color for the Sonar Page and the sonar on the Map Split Page. Graphic Flasher Display Sub Tab Scale—select how and where you want the depth scale to appear.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP SONAR Viewing the Temperature Use the Temperature sub tab to view a graph of water temperature changes over a period of time. The graph reads from right to left so that the most recent temperature measured appears on the far right side of the graph. The dotted lines within the graph indicate intervals in the temperature scale and the duration of time. To view temperature information, you must select Temp as the Transducer type on the Setup sub tab.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of the water in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a structure, or a fish—sound is reflected back to the transducer. The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GSD 21 or GSD 20 Sounder Modules and then to the GPSMAP 278 to be processed and shown.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR Transducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide Coverage cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide Diameter a large coverage area for finding fish within a coverage width that is approximately 2/3 of the water depth. However, this also means that wide cone angles produce less bottom detail and resolution.
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > UNDERSTANDING SONAR Whiteline The GSD 20 or GSD 21 can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom. Normally, a red line is used to show the point where water meets the bottom.
APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size: Weight: Display: Case: Temp. Range: Power Battery: Battery Life: Source: Fuse: 102 5.7" W x 3.2" H x 1.9" D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) 14.0 oz (0.40 kg) 3.75" diagonal (9.
APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 278, several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 278. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically tested for use with Garmin products.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Installation Information This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the GPSMAP 278 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 278 to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below and to the right indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a 3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Connecting Your GPSMAP 278 to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 278 to your computer using the supplied USB cable to connect to a USB data port or the PC Interface cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Using xImage for Customized Waypoint Icons Use xImage to exchange images between your computer and your GPSMAP 278. You can download and save screenshots of any screen shown on your unit. xImage also allows you to download customizable splash screens and waypoint symbols from compatible GPS units, customize them (if you have an image editing program on your computer), and send them back to your GPS unit. You can download xImage from the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Installing and Removing Data Cards You can use optional Garmin data cards in your GPSMAP 278 to show digital charts and maps. Install the data card in the card slot located on the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time, whether the unit is on or off. You can load a variety of information on your data card, such as MapSource detailed maps. You can also buy pre-programmed cards to use with your GPSMAP 278.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ASCII Text Output, and RTCM SC-104 input (version 2.0). The following are the Approved Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL. The following are the Proprietary Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.
APPENDIX > WHAT IS EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS AND LORAN TD SETUP What is EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS? The European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS) is European Space Agency developed service to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal and increase position accuracy for users in Europe. In North America, EGNOS is referred to as WAAS. The system is made up of satellites and network of ground reference stations positioned across Europe that monitor GPS satellite data.
APPENDIX > LORAN TD SETUP Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates, you must set the correct LORAN chain number and secondary stations in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. After the waypoint is stored in the unit’s memory, it always references the LORAN chain number and secondary stations selected in the Setup TD field.
APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS Map Datums and Location Formats If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map to ensure the most accurate navigation. What is a Location Format? Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth.
APPENDIX > DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) DSC uses marine VHF radio GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: distress calls and position reporting. A non-emergency DSC position report allows mariners to exchange and display the positions of one another. When you receive a DSC position, you can create a waypoint or to show the received position on an electronic map.
APPENDIX > DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Each entry in the Call List and Log has a corresponding DSC Entry Review Page. This page operates similarly to the Distress Page and Position Report Page. From the DSC Entry Review, you can Delete the entry, Save it as a waypoint, or show the location on the map. To review a call or log entry: DSC Call List The Call List shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left unattended. The Call List only shows the most recent call from a vessel.
APPENDIX > DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) DSC Directory entries. Press ENTER to open the entry review page. DSC Log Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call After you receive a Position Report or a Distress Call, you can quickly navigate to the location. Highlight a call from the Call List or Log and press Direct To. The top selection in the Navigate Menu is highlighted. Press ENTER to go to the location. DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up to 50 entries.
APPENDIX > DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) Setting Up DSC Enter the MMSI number, name, and a comment (if needed) in the fields. Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the directory entry. New Directory Item Page After creating a New Directory Item, the name created is attached to that particular MMSI number. If you return to the Log, the new name appears under the corresponding MMSI number. Use the Setup sub tab to turn DSC on and off.
APPENDIX > DIGITAL SELECTIVE CALLING (DSC) What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) Number? Non-Federal Users in the United States Commercial users, or those who travel outside the United States or Canada, must apply for a ship station license or an amendment to a ship station license. To find out if you require a Ship Station license, visit http://wireless.fcc.gov/marine/fctsht14.html.
APPENDIX > DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (DOC) How Can Garmin Help You with DSC? To receive distress calls or position reports, you must have a DSC-equipped chartplotter as well as a VHF radio with DSC support. During normal, non-emergency position report communication, Channel 70 (156.525 MHz) has been set aside as the VHF/DSC digital call channel. For a distress call, press the MayDay button on the VHF radio.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES Messages Drift Alarm—the water depth has changed by the amount entered in the Drift Alarm setup. Alarm Clock—the alarm clock has sounded. Fish Alarm—a fish was detected. The unit shows an icon and beeps (if enabled). This alarm does not display a message banner. Accuracy Alarm—the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Antenna Shorted to Ground—the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES Off Course—you are off course by the distance set in the Off Course Alarm. Proximity Memory Full—no additional proximity waypoints can be saved. Proximity Radius Overlaps—the radius of two proximity waypoints overlap. Route Already Exists—you have entered a route name that already exists. Route Calculation Error—no route can be calculated. Route Memory Full—no additional routes can be saved. Route Truncated—uploaded route from another device has more than 300 waypoints.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS 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 278. ETE (Next)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required to reach the next point on your route. Elevation—the altitude (height) above or below mean sea level (MSL). GPS Status—the current status of the GPS receiver, such as “3D GPS.” Accuracy—the current accuracy of your GPS determined location.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Sunrise—the time at which the sun rises on this day. User Timer—the timer you set on the Main Menu. Sunset—the time at which the sun sets on this day. Velocity Made Good—the rate of closure on a destination based on your current speed and course of travel. Appears as VMG. Time—the current time and date. It can be shown in 12-hour or 24-hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. Track—the direction of movement relative to a ground position.
APPENDIX > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION Software License Agreement Product Registration Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain with Garmin.
APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY Limited Warranty number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 USA Tel. 913/397.8200 Fax. 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
APPENDIX > FCC COMPIANCE FCC Compliance If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. The GPSMAP 278 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
INDEX INDEX A accessories 103 accuracy alarm 72 acquiring satellites 5 active route page 54 options menu 54 active track tab 38, 41 AC outlet 2 add to route 22, 26, 31, 62 advanced NMEA output setup 88 alarms 80 anchor drag 72 arrival 72 DSC 112, 115 navigation 72 next turn 72 off course 72 proximity 36 sonar 73 system 72 alarms tab 71 alerts.
INDEX distance and speed 84 distress calls 69, 112–117 drift 73 DSC 69, 112–113 DSC Tab 69 E edit route 25, 26, 61 waypoints 33 editing a waypoint 33 EGNOS 6, 81 emergency 112 entering data 9 erase track log 39 European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System.
INDEX MayDay 115, 117 measuring distance 48 messages 120 message tab 78 mils 84 MMSI 69, 116 MOB 14, 16 month view 74 moon information 76 N NAV/MOB 16 navigate route 14, 24, 57 track 14, 16, 41, 57 navigation resuming 61 stopping 61 navigation alarms 72 near destination 21 next 21 other 19, 21 new altitude 6 location 6, 12 waypoint 30, 32 GPSMAP 278 Owner’s Manual next turn 83 alarm 72 NMEA 86, 88, 108 north up 6, 45 O “Off Route Recalculating” Announcement 83 off course 72 off road 82 on-screen butto
INDEX signal strength 5 simulate 6, 81 GPS 5 simulator mode new location 12 software license agreement 122 sonar 90, 91–94 adjusting 92–94 alarms 72 on the map page 90 setting up 95, 97 understanding 99 sonar tab 71 sound tab 80 speaker 80 specifications 102 speed filter 81 split screen, sonar 94 sun & moon sub tab 76 system alarms 72 T temperature 84, 98 text language 81 thermoclines 101 tide chart 75 information 75 station 75 sub tab 75 128 time delay 109 format 83 offsets 111 zone 83 timer 50 toll roads
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