GPSMAP 76S chartplotting receiver owner’s manual and reference guide Covers Rev C.
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Introduction Warnings and Cautions WARNING: If you choose to use the GPSMAP 76S in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPSMAP 76S to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do not mount the GPSMAP 76S over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision.
NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (“home or office” interference requirements are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements). Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Software License Agreement Introduction Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 76S, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. 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 in GARMIN.
Introduction....................................1-6 Registration ........................................ 1 Warnings and Cautions ...................... 2 FCC Compliance Statement ............... 3 Features.............................................. 4 Table of Contents ...............................5 Unit Features...................................... 6 MapSource Info................................ 47 Setup Menu- General Tab............ 47-48 Setup Menu-Altimeter Tab................
Introduction Features ZOOM The GPSMAP 76S is a 7.5 ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver with a built-in Quad Helix antenna. The GPSMAP 76S has nine keys located on the front of the unit, that allow the user to quickly access all of the units functions. The GPSMAP 76S has a large 180 X 240 pixel, 4 level gray monochrome display for easy viewing. The GPSMAP 76S is a full function GPS with a built-in Electronic Compass and Barometer.
The Reference Manual will describe the Main Display Pages and their options in detail. The Quick Start Guide described the process of navigating the Main Display Pages and the Option Menus. While the Reference Manual will provide some direction on how to select an item, its main intention is to describe each Main Page and it’s Option Menu in detail. Initializing the GPS Receiver Before the GPSMAP 76S can be used for GPS navigation, the GPS receiver must be initialized.
Reference Initializing the GPS Receiver Initialization Options If the GPSMAP 76S is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed. Depending on the situation, select the appropriate option to help the unit acquire satellites. Use With GPS Off — This option will turn the GPS receiver Off. Select this option if you are indoors and can not receive satellite signals, or if you wish to use only the sensors.
Speed, GPS Elevation and Estimated Accuracy When the GPS is receiving at least three satellite signals, it will provide you with the current GPS Speed, DGPS Status, and the estimated Accuracy of the GPS Location. The GPS must be receiving at least four satellite signals to report GPS Elevation. Current GPS Receiver Status The current status of the GPS receiver will always be displayed. Autolocate — Forces the receiver to search for each satellite individually.
Reference GPS Information Page Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings. The outer ring represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the horizon and the center represents directly overhead. When the unit is using a satellite for navigation, the satellite number will become highlighted on the location rings. The unit can be set to display satellite location with North, or your current track toward the top of the display.
GPS Information Page Options Menu To activate the Options Menu from the GPS Information Page, press the MENU Key. To select an option, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. Use With GPS On/Off — This option turn the GPS receiver On of Off. Select this option if you are indoors and can not receive satellite signals, or if you wish to use only the sensors. If this option is selected, it will save battery power and allow the map to redraw faster.
Reference Map Page User Selectable Data Fields Map Page The GPSMAP 76S comes with a built-in basemap of North America that includes a database of Cities, Interstate, State and County Highways, Exit information, Lake and River outlines and Railway Lines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using GARMIN’s MapSource products. Changing the Zoom Scale You can change the Zoom Scale on the Map Page allowing you to either view a smaller area in greater detail or a larger area with less detail.
Show Next Street — This option adds a window below the Data Fields that will display the name of the next cross street. This will only function if ‘Lock to Road’ is ‘On’ (see Setup Map — ‘Other’ Tab on page 33) and MapSource Metroguide or City Navigator data is loaded in the unit. Setup Page Layout — This option allows you to select the number of data fields rows and the size of text used in the fields.
Reference Map Page Options • Zoom Setting — This setting determines when items will be displayed on the map. You have the option of selecting ‘Off’, ‘Auto’ or a ‘Zoom’ Scale that coincides with the Zoom Scales for the map. If you select ‘Off’, the items for that option will not be displayed on the Map Page. If you select ‘Auto’, the GPSMAP 76S will automatically determine the zoom level at which to display the selected items.
Colors — This option gives you the ability to configure the map to display either land or water as white. If you select ‘Land’ the land portion of the display will be lighter in color than the water. If you select ‘Water’ the water portion of the display will be lighter in color than the land. Auto Zoom — This option allows you to have the map automatically zoom in on a waypoint as you approach it.
Reference Map Page Options Setup Map — ‘Waypoint’ Tab The ‘Waypoint’ Tab contains the Waypoint, and Active Route Waypoint option settings. Each of the options has a ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ setting. To change a setting, highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER. Make your new selection, then press ENTER to accept the selection. Waypoints — This option sets the display parameters for all waypoints. Active Route Waypoint — This option sets the display parameters for waypoints that are in an Active Route.
Setup Map — ‘Marine’ Tab The ‘Marine’ Tab contains ‘Text’ settings for Spot Soundings, Navaids, Tide Stations, and Services and ‘Zoom’ settings for Navaids, Tide Stations and Services. Spot Soundings — are depth readings shown in MapSource BlueChart data. Reference Getting Started Map Page Options Navaids — are aids to navigation such as buoys and lighthouses. Tide Stations — are stations where Tide information is gathered. Services — include Marinas, Gas Stations ect.
Reference Map Page Options Setup Map — ‘Area’ Tab The ‘Area’ Tab contains the ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for River/Lakes, Parks, Other, and Metro. To change a setting, highlight the field then press ENTER. Make your new selection, then press ENTER to accept the selection. River/Lake — Rivers and Lakes will appear shaded on the map. Park — Area Parks will appear as a shaded area. Other — Geographical areas such as shopping centers and university campuses will appear as a shaded area.
Setup Map — ‘Road’ Tab The ‘Road’ Tab contains the ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for Local Road Names and ‘Zoom’ settings for Freeway, Highway, and Local Roads. To change a setting, highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER. Make your new selection, then press ENTER to accept the selection. Reference Getting Started Map Page Options Freeway — Interstate and U.S.
Reference Compass Page User Data Fields Status Bar Vertical Line Compass Ring Pointer When the Electronic Compass is “ON”, the compass icon N will be displayed on the Map, Compass, and Highway Pages. 20 190-00249-00_0C.indd 20 Compass Page The Compass Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can not be followed. The Compass Page has User Selectable Data Fields along the top, a Status Bar, Compass Ring and a Pointer.
Compass Page Options To access the Compass Page Options, with the Compass Page displayed press the MENU Key. Setup Page Layout — This option allows you to select the number of data field rows and the size of text used in the fields. You have the option of displaying, None, Small (1 Row), Small (2 Rows), Small (3 Rows), Medium (1 Row), Medium (2 Rows), Medium (3 Rows), Large (1 Row), or Large (2 Rows). To select an option, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER.
Reference Highway Page Highway Page Highway Page Options 22 190-00249-00_0C.indd 22 Highway Page The Highway Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can be followed. The Highway Page has User Selectable Data Fields along the top, a Status Bar, and the Highway Display. The Highway Page shares many features with the Map Page.
Setup Highway — This option contains the Highway Setup features. The features are arranged on a tab menu making it easy to locate the different setup items. To select an option from a Menu Tab, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. Setup Highway — ‘Line’ Tab Reference Getting Started Highway Page Options The ‘Line’ Tab contains the On/Off settings for Active Log, Active Route, Track Log and Saved Tracks. To change a setting, highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER.
Reference Active Route — Plot Page Active Route Page Active Route/Goto Page The Active Route/Goto Page will show the waypoint(s) that are currently being used for navigation. If you are navigating using a ‘Go To’, then the active waypoint will be displayed with the distance remaining displayed on the right side of the display. If you are navigating a route, the list of route waypoints is displayed with the distance of each leg displayed on the right side of the display.
To pan along the length of the plot, press the ROCKER key to the Left or Right. This will display a crosshair that will track along the plot. Data for the selected plot point will be shown in labels along the vertical and horizontal scales. To exit the panning mode, press the QUIT key. Plot Page Options Reference Getting Started Plot Page Options Plot Barometer/Plot Ambient Pressure — Sets the Plot Page to show either Barometric or Ambient pressure over time.
Reference Plot Page Options — Main Menu Calibrate Altimeter Page Change Data Fields — This option allow you to select the type of data that you want displayed in the data fields. To change a data type, place the highlight over the desired data field, then press ENTER. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the available selections. With the data type highlighted, press ENTER to accept the selection. Calibrate Altimeter — If necessary, the Altimeter can be calibrated.
Trip Computer The Trip Computer Page has two tabs along the top, Horizontal and Vertical. Bothe the Horizontal and Vertical Tab have eight data fields. Pressing the MENU key will display the options for the selected tab. Horizontal Tab Data Fields Trip Odom — The Trip Odometer field will display the total distance traveled since the Trip Computer was last reset. Stopped Time — The Stopped Time field will display the total time that the unit was not moving since the Trip Computer was last reset.
Reference Trip Computer Options — Tracks Horizontal Tab Options Vertical Tab Options 28 190-00249-00_0C.indd 28 Vertical Tab Data Fields Total Ascent — The Total Ascent field will show the Total Ascent of the trip in the units selected. This field indicates the total off all ascents. Total Descent — The Total Descent field will show the Total Descent of the trip in the units selected. This field indicates the total off all descents.
Track Page Options To display the Track Options, from the Track Page, press the MENU Key. Delete Saved Track — If you have saved tracks, this option will allow you to delete the saved track. Delete All Tracks — This option will delete all saved tracks. Reference Getting Started Track Page Options Setup Track Log — This selection displays the Track Log Setup menu. This menu contains options for Track Recording, Record Method, and Interval. • Recording — ‘Off’, ‘Wrap When Full’ or ‘Stop When Full’.
Reference Track Information Page Points Page Show on Map and Highway — when checked, will allow the Saved Track to be displayed on the Map and Highway Pages. Elevation Plot — the ‘Elevation Plot’ button will show the Elevation Plot for the saved track on the Plot Page. Delete Button — if the ‘Delete’ Button is selected, you will be prompted to verify you want to delete the Saved Track. Map Button — will display the Saved Track on the Map Page. TracBack Button — will initiate TracBack Navigation.
Find Nearest — will display a list containing the nearest waypoints within a 100 mile radius. The waypoints will be listed with the nearest waypoint at the top of the list. Find By Name — will display a list containing all User Waypoints. You have the option of entering a waypoint name in the data field or scrolling through the Waypoint List.
Reference Creating & Editing Waypoints Symbol Field Name Field There are four buttons at the bottom of the ‘Mark Waypoint’ Page, ‘Delete’, ‘Map’, ‘Goto’ and ‘OK’. If you wish to delete the waypoint, highlight the ‘Delete’ button and press ENTER. If you want to see the waypoint on the map, highlight the ‘Map’ button and press ENTER. To begin direct navigation to the waypoint, highlight the ‘Goto’ button and press ENTER.
Changing the Name — Place the highlight over the name field and press ENTER. Using the ROCKER (up/down) scroll through the alpha-numeric list and make a selection. To move the next placeholder press the ROCKER to the right. When finished, press ENTER to accept the changes. Changing the Location, Elevation or Depth — Place the highlight on the desired field and press ENTER. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the numeric list until the desired number is displayed.
Reference Waypoint Pages Options Sight ‘N Store Project Location — When this option is selected the Project Location Page will be displayed. The Project Location Page has four fields, ‘Location’, ‘From’, ‘Distance’, and ‘Bearing’. The ‘From’ field allows the user to select where they would like to project a waypoint from, the choices are ‘Current Location’, ‘Use Map’ and ‘Use Points Menu’. After making a selection in the ‘From’ field, a distance and bearing will need to be entered.
Points Of Interest Will only be available when MapSource CD data that contains Points of Interest information is loaded in the unit. When ‘Points of Interest’ is selected, the Points of Interest Selection Page is displayed. To select a Points of Interest item, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. After an item is selected, either a list or selection menu will be displayed. If a selection menu is displayed, make another selection and press ENTER.
Reference Points — Cities & Exits Cities When ‘Cities’ is selected, a list of ‘Nearest Cities’ or ‘Find by Name’ list is displayed. The list can be switched by pressing the MENU key and selecting the alternate option. If you have MapSource CD map data loaded in the unit, choosing ‘Select Map’ from the options menu allows you to determine which map data is used for creating the Cities List. To view information about a city on the list, highlight the city then press ENTER.
If you would like to select a different road for exit information, press MENU, highlight ‘Select Exit Road’ then press ENTER. A list of roads is displayed, enter the road name then press ENTER to accept the selection. If you have MapSource CD map data loaded in the unit, you can choose which map data to use for creating the Exits List. With a list of exit options displayed, press MENU, highlight ‘Select Map’ then press ENTER. You can now select from the available options.
Intersections Reference Points — Intersections This option will only be available when MapSource CD data that contains intersections is loaded in the unit. When ‘Intersection’ is selected, the Find Intersection Page is displayed. To find an Intersection, you must enter the First and Second street names. You can also enter the City and Postal Code, these fields will shorten the search time. To enter a data in one of the fields, highlight the field then press ENTER.
Routes Page Options With the Routes Page displayed, press MENU to view the available options. Start/Stop Navigation — Will start navigation of a highlighted route. Will stop navigation of an Active Route. Copy Route — Will make a copy of a highlighted route. Delete Route — Will remove the highlighted route. Delete All Routes — Will remove all routes from the Routes Page. Reference Getting Started Main Menu — Routes Creating a New Route There are several methods that can be used to create a route.
Reference Main Menu — Routes If you place the Map Pointer on a Map Feature (road, park, intersection, etc.) the GPSMAP 76S will store that location only to the route using the feature name as a reference. These points are not stored in the User Waypoint List. If you would like to save a Map Feature Point as a User Waypoint, highlight the point in the route, press ENTER, this will display an Information Page. With the Information Page displayed, press MENU and select ‘Save as Waypoint’.
Route Edit Options Use Map — This will display the Map Page with the Route Line active and the Map Pointer located on the waypoint highlighted on the Route Page. ‘Review’ Route Waypoint — To review information on a route waypoint, place the Map Pointer on the waypoint then press ENTER. This will display an options menu, highlight ‘Review’ then press ENTER to display the waypoint information.
Reference Main Menu — Routes ‘Move’ a Waypoint — Only User Waypoints can be moved. To move a waypoint, place the Map Pointer on the waypoint then press ENTER. This will display an options menu. Highlight ‘Move’, then press ENTER. Place the Map Pointer at the desired new location and press ENTER to move the waypoint. ‘Next’ point in Route — To move the Map Pointer to the next point in the route, with the Map Pointer on a route point or waypoint, press ENTER. This will display an options menu.
Proximity Proximity waypoints can be used to alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. When you place a waypoint in the Proximity List, you will enter a ‘Radius’ that will determine when a Proximity Alarm will be displayed. You can turn the Proximity Alarm On or Off for your convenience. Reference Getting Started Main Menu — Proximity Proximity Options To view the available options with the Proximity Page displayed press MENU.
Celestial Reference The Celestial Menu lets you view information for Tides, Sun and Moon, or Hunt and Fish. Date Main Menu — Celestial Local Time Max Level Current Tide Level Low Tide Curve Min Level Station Name Current Time Day Night MLLW Station Time Event Times Celestial Selections Tides — Displays a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time.
Along the top of the page are the Date and Tide Station that are being referenced. The top of the chart will show a 24-hour block of local time (LCL) for your position, with the reported station time (STA) appearing at the bottom. Daylight (light bar) and night (dark bar) will show across the time scale, with the time progressing from left to right. (Local time scales and sunrise/sunset info may not be available for a few stations).
Reference Main Menu — Celestial Sun and Moon — The Sun and Moon Page displays data for Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, and the approximate location of the Sun and Moon on a skyview. The moon phase will display the current visible portion of the moon in a light color. You may display this information for your current location or you can use the Map or Points Menu to select a location. To display the location options, press ENTER with Location field highlighted.
MapSource Info The MapSource Info Page displays a list of the MapSource data stored in the unit and description of the highlighted list item. You can choose to ‘Show’ the data on the map, by placing a checkmark in the ‘Show’ Box. To select/deselect a box, place the highlight over the MapSource Item then press ENTER. System Info The System Info Page will show the software version and the unit ID number. Setup Menu The Setup Menu is arranged in an easy to use tab format.
Reference Setup Menu — General Tab ‘WAAS’ — WAAS is an acronym for “Wide Area Augmentation System”. You can use the WAAS capability of the GPSMAP 76S to increase the accuracy to approximately 3 meters. When enabled the GPS receiver searches for a WAAS satellite, then receives data that will help correct differentials in the GPS signal.
Setup Menu — ‘Altimeter’ Tab The ‘Altimeter’ Tab contains settings for Altimeter Auto Calibration, Pressure Units and the Barometer Mode. To change a setting, highlight the field then press ENTER. Make you selection then press ENTER to activate the selection. ‘Altimeter Auto Calibration’ — This setting can be turned On or Off. If Altimeter Auto Calibration is On, the unit will use GPS elevation to continuously calibrate the Altimeter.
Reference Setup Menu — Compass Tab Setup Menu — ‘Compass’ Tab The ‘Compass’ Tab has a setting to turn the Compass On or Off, and settings that allow the user to control when the Compass is used for navigation. ‘Compass’ — This setting is used to turn the Compass feature ‘On’ or ‘Off’. The Compass can also be turned On and Off by pressing and holding the PAGE key. A message showing the status of the Compass will be shown at the bottom of the display when the PAGE key is used.
‘Daylight Savings Time’ — Has three options, ‘Yes’, ‘No’, and ‘Auto’. If you select ‘Auto’ the unit will automatically determine when Daylight Savings Time should be displayed. If you select ‘Yes’ Daylight Savings Time for the current location will be displayed. If you select ‘No’, Daylight Savings Time will not be displayed. If you have ‘Other’ selected in the ‘Time Zone’ field, this option will not be available and Daylight Savings Time will be off.
Reference Setup Menu — Location Tab Location Formats hddd.ddddd° hddd°.mm.mmm’ hddd°.mm’ss.s’’ British Grid Dutch Grid Finnish Grid German Grid India Zone 0 India Zone IA India Zone IB India Zone IIA India Zone IIB India Zone IIIA India Zone IIIB India Zone IVA India Zone IVB Irish Grid LORAN TD Maidenhead MGRS New Zealand QNG Grid RT 90 Swedish Grid Swiss Grid Taiwan Grid UTM UPS W Malayan RSO User UTM Grid User UTM Grid The ‘User UTM Grid’ will let the user define a grid for a location format.
WARNING: If ‘User’ is selected, you must periodically update the magnetic variation at your present position. Failure to update this setting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. Reference Getting Started Setup Menu — Alarms Tab ‘Magnetic Variation’ — displays the magnetic variation at your current location. If ‘User’ is selected for the ‘North Reference’, this field is used to enter the magnetic variance.
Setup Menu — ‘Interface’ Tab Reference Setup Menu — Interface Tab Setup Menu — ‘Interface’ Tab 54 190-00249-00_0C.indd 54 The Interface Tab contains one field, ‘Serial Data Format’. This field contains eight settings that allow the GPSMAP 76S to communicate with computer software and other electronic devices. • GARMIN — Allows the GPSMAP 76S to communicate with GARMIN software and other GARMIN GPS units. • GARMIN DGPS — Allows the GPSMAP 76S to communicate with GARMIN Differential Correction devices.
Physical Specifications Size: 1.2” x 2.7” x 6.2” (3.0cm x 6.9cm x 15.75cm) Weight: 7.5 ozs (.21kg) Display: 2.9" diagonal (6.0cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray LCD with backlighting (180 x 240 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, floatable, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 Temp.
Connecting the Power/Data Appendix B Wiring and Interfacing The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 76S to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp fuse.
The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Appendix C Getting Started Time Offsets Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0º to W172.5º -12 E007.5º to E022.5º +1 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 E022.5º to E037.5º +2 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 E037.5º to E052.5º +3 W142.5º to W127.5º -9 E052.
Appendix D Djakarta Dos 1968 Dutch Easter Isld 67 European 1950 Map Datums European 1979 Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD ‘70 Anna 1 Ast ‘65 ARC 1950 Ascnsn Isld ‘58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Bcn “E” Astro Dos 71/4 Astr Stn ‘52 Aus Geod ‘66 Aus Geod ‘84 Austria Bellevue (IGN) Bermuda 1957 Bogata Observ Campo Inchspe Canton Ast ‘66 Cape Cape Canavrl Carthage CH-1903 Chatham 1971 Corrego Alegr Croatia Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Afgooye- Somalia AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Astro
Midway Ast ‘61 Minna NAD27 Alaska NAD27 Bahamas NAD27 Canada NAD27 Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbn NAD27 Central NAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba NAD27 Grnland NAD27 Mexico NAD27 San Sal NAD83 Midway Astro ‘61- Midway Minna- Nigeria North American 1927- Alaska North American 1927- Bahamas North American 1927- Canada and Newfoundland North Am. 1927- Canal Zone North American 1927- Caribbean (Barbados, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dom. Rep., Grd.
Appendix E Navigation Terms Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course— The desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints. Distance (Dist)— The ‘great circle’ distance from current location to a destination. Dist to Dest— The ‘great circle’ distance from current location to a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route.
Moving Trip Timer— Total time the unit has been moving. Odometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course— The distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as ‘cross-track error’ or ‘course error’. Speed— The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ‘ground speed’.
Approaching Turn — is displayed when you are nearing a turn in a route. Appendix F Messages Arriving at Destination — is displayed when you are nearing your destination. Batteries Low — when displayed you have less than 10 minutes of battery left. Can’t Unlock Maps — No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource map are not accessable. Cannot display all found, use city or postal code — The unit found too many items to display. Narrow the search using the city or postal code.
Route Memory Full — No additional routes can be saved. Route Truncated — Uploaded route from another device has more than 50 waypoints. Route Waypoint Memory Full — No additional route waypoints can be saved. Shallow Water — The water is shallower than the amount set in the Shallow Water Alarm. Appendix F Getting Started Messages Track Already Exists — A saved track with the same name already exists. Track Memory Full — No more track data can be stored without deleting old data.
Appendix G Loran TD 64 190-00249-00_0C.indd 64 Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
The Location Format field is located under the Setup—Location tab in the Main Menu. The ‘LORAN TD Setup’ window contains the fields to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number, Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Offsets. To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Using the ROCKER, highlight the “Location Format” field on the ‘Location Tab” and press ENTER. Appendix G Getting Started Loran TD 2. Highlight ‘Loran TD’, press ENTER. This will display the LORAN TD Setup window. 3.
Standard Accessories Appendix H Owner’s Manual Quick Reference Guide Lanyard Accessories Provides convenient method for carrying the GPSMAP 76S. Optional Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Requires the Marine Mount Part No. 010-10300-00. This kit includes the mounting base, temporary and permanent adhesive pads and a new swivel bracket. Marine Mount The bracket can rotate 360° and tilt more than 45° backward or forward. Carrying Case Protects the GPSMAP 76S when not in use.
A Accessories .....................................................................................66 Accuracy ........................................................................................19 Accuracy Circle ..............................................................................19 Active Route Page ...........................................................................24 Addresses .......................................................................................37 Alarms Tab ......
H Appendix I Index E Editing Waypoints .......................................................................... 32 Electronic Compass ........................................................................20 Elevation ........................................................................................ 51 Estimated Accuracy .......................................................................... 9 Exits ..........................................................................................
M Magnetic Variation ..........................................................................53 Main Menu .....................................................................................26 Map Orientation .............................................................................14 MapSource .....................................................................................15 MapSource Info ..............................................................................47 Map Datum ................
Appendix I Index Setup Menu ....................................................................................54 Shallow Water ................................................................................53 Sight ‘N Store .................................................................................34 Simulating GPS ................................................................................9 Simulator .......................................................................................
LIMITED WARRANTY GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
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