GPSMAP 78 series ® owner’s manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc
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Table of Contents Getting Started..................... 1 Manual Conventions................... 1 Device Overview........................ 2 Battery Information..................... 3 Installing the Batteries................ 3 Turning the Device On or Off...... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals.......... 4 Buttons....................................... 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes........................... 6 Waypoints................................... 6 Routes.......................................
Display Settings........................ 28 Setting Up Tones...................... 28 Marine Settings........................ 28 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 29 Resetting Data.......................... 30 Changing the Page Sequence............................... 30 Customizing the Unit Settings.................................. 31 Time Settings............................ 31 Position Format Settings.......... 31 Altimeter Settings..................... 32 Geocache Settings...................
Getting Started Getting Started warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. When using your device the first time, you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Manual Conventions When you are instructed to press something, use the buttons on the unit. Use the Rocker to select something in a list, and then press ENTER. See page 5.
Getting Started Device Overview Internal antenna MCX connector for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Serial port (under weather cap) Buttons mini-USB port (under weather cap) Display Battery compartment microSD™ card slot (under batteries) 2 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual
Getting Started Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results (page 38). Installing the Batteries Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold . Setting Your Language 1. Turn on the unit. 2. Use the Rocker to select a language. 1. Slide the latch on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries, observing polarity. 3. Replace the battery cover.
Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals Buttons It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open area. 2. If necessary, turn on the device. 3. Wait while the device searches for satellites. A question mark flashes while the device determines your location. 4. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals.
Getting Started QUIT Press QUIT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. PAGE Press PAGE to scroll through the main pages (page 12). MENU Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Press MENU twice to open the main menu (from any page). ENTER/ MARK Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages. Press and hold MARK to save your current location as a waypoint.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. Waypoints 1. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an attribute (such as the name or location). 4. Enter the new information. 5. Select Done. Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Creating Waypoints 1. From any page, press and hold MARK. 2. Select Done.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination. Creating a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2. Select a category. 3. Select the first point in the route. 4. Select Use. 5. Select Select Next Point. 6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is complete. A route must contain at least two points. 7. Press quit to save the route.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes • Insert—adds an additional point on the route. The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing. • Remove—removes the point from the route. Viewing a Route on the Map 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select View Map. Deleting a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Delete Route. Navigating a Route 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Routes. 8 3. Select a route. 4. Select Go.
Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. Finding an Address with City Navigator® You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses, cities, and other locations. The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest, such as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. 6. Enter the house number. 7. Enter the street. 8. Select Go. Finding Marine Services 1. Press FIND. 2.
Tracks Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. You can save these tracks and navigate to them later. You can view archived or loaded tracks by selecting Track Manager from the main menu. Managing Track Log Recording 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Tracks > Track Log. 2. Select Record, Do Not Show or Record, Show On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your track. 3. Select Record Method. 10 4.
Tracks Viewing the Current Track The track being recorded is called the current track. 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select an option: • View Map—shows the current track on the map. • Elevation Plot—shows the elevation plot (page 16) for the current track. Saving the Current Track 1. From the main menu, select Track Manager > Current Track. 2. Select what you want to save: • Save Track—saves the entire active track.
Using the Main Pages Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the following pages: map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on the main pages. For data field descriptions, see page 23. 1. 2. 3. 4. From a main page, press meNu. Select Change Data Fields. Select a data field. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Main Pages Measuring Distance You can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location. 1. From the map, press MENU. 2. Select Measure Distance. The device automatically begins measuring from your current location. 3. Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to. The distance appears at the top of the page. 4. Press quit to stop measuring. Map Setup Options From the map, press menu, and select Setup Map.
Using the Main Pages • Map Information—allows you to enable or disable the maps currently loaded on the device. To purchase additional maps, see page 38. Compass When navigating to a destination, the bearing pointer points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination.
Using the Main Pages Using the Compass You can use the compass to navigate an active route. 1. Press page. 2. Hold the device level. 3. Follow the bearing pointer to your destination. Using Sight ‘N Go NOTE: Sight ‘N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. From the main menu, select Sight ‘N Go. 2. Point the device at an object. 3.
Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Grid—sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). ◦◦ User—sets the magnetic variation value. • Go To Line/Pointer—allows you to select how the course is displayed. ◦◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates the direction to your destination. ◦◦ Course indicates your relationship to a course line leading to a destination.
Using the Main Pages Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot, press menu. • Change Plot Type—sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot: ◦◦ Elevation/Time—records elevation changes over a period of time. ◦◦ Elevation/Distance—records elevation changes over a distance. ◦◦ Barometric Pressure—records barometric pressure over a period of time. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Trip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer, press menu. • Change Dashboard—changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard. note: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (page 20). • Reset—resets all the trip computer values to zero.
Main Menu Features and Settings Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache. Downloading Geocaches 1. Register your device (page 35). 2. Connect your device to your computer (page 40). 3. Go to www.garmin.com/products /communicator. 4. Download the Garmin Communicator plug in. 5. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache. 6.
Main Menu Features and Settings Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. Setting a Proximity Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms. 2. Select Create New. 3. Select a category. 4. Select a point. 5. Select Use. 6. Enter a radius. 7. Select Done.
Main Menu Features and Settings Satellite The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy, satellite locations, and signal strength. Satellite Settings From the satellite page, press menu. • Use With GPS On—allows you to turn the GPS on and off. • Track Up—indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen.
Main Menu Features and Settings • Alarm Clock—sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • Hunt and Fish—displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch—allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging—allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible.
Customizing Your Device Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page. 1. 2. 3. 4. From a main page, press meNu. Select Change Data Fields. Select a data field. Follow the on-screen instructions. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 feet.
Customizing Your Device Data Field Depth **Descent - Average **Descent - Maximum **Descent - Total Distance to Dest. Distance to Next Elevation **Elevation - Maximum **Elevation - Minimum 24 Description The depth of the water. Requires a connection to a NMEA 0183 depth-capable device to acquire data (page 27). The average vertical distance of descent. The maximum descent rate in feet/meter per minute. The total elevation distance descended. The distance to your final destination.
Customizing Your Device Data Field Location (lat/lon) Location (selected) Odometer Off Course Pointer Speed Description Displays the current position in the default position format regardless of the selected settings. . Displays the current position in the selected position format. A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. The distance to the left or the right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel. The data field arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or turn.
Customizing Your Device Data Field Time to Destination Description The estimated time needed to reach your final destination. Time to Next The estimated time needed until you reach the next waypoint on the route. To Course The direction in which you must move to return to the route. Trip Odometer A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset. Trip Time - Moving A running tally of time since the last reset. Trip Time The time spent not - Stopped moving since the last reset.
Customizing Your Device System Settings From the main menu, select Setup > System. • GPS—sets the GPS to Normal, WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language—sets the text language on the device. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.
Customizing Your Device Display Settings Marine Settings • Backlight Timeout—see page 38. • Battery Save—see page 37. • Colors—sets the colors used on the device screens. • Main, Setup, Find Style—allows you to select how the main menu, setup menu, and search menu appear. • Screen Capture—allows you to take screen captures on the device.
Customizing Your Device • Spot Soundings—allows you to turn spot soundings on and set dangerous depths. • Light Sectors—displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. You can select On to show light sectors at all times, or you can select Auto to allow the chartplotter to automatically filter out light sectors depending on the zoom level. • Symbol Set—allows you to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map.
Customizing Your Device Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Water Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2. Select Shallow Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. 3. Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm. 4. Select Done. 5. Select Deep Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. 6. Enter the depth that triggers the deep water alarm. 7. Select Done.
Customizing Your Device Adding a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Select Add Page. 3. Select a page to add. Removing a Page 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 2. Select a page. 3. Select Remove. 4. Press Enter. Customizing the Unit Settings You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Units. 2. Select a setting. 3. Select a unit for the setting.
Customizing Your Device • Position Format—sets the position format in which a given location reading appears. • Map Datum—sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid—shows the coordinate system the device is using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84. Altimeter Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Altimeter. • Auto Calibration—the altimeter to self-calibrates each time you turn the device on.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records ambient pressure changes over a period of time. Geocache Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Geocaches. • Geocache List—allows you to show the geocache list by names or codes. • Found Geocaches—allows you to enter the number of geocaches found. Routing Settings From the main menu, select Setup > Routing. Guidance Method—allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route. ◦◦ Off Road—calculates point-topoint routes.
Customizing Your Device ◦◦ Distance—routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point. • Avoidance Setup—allows you to select the road type you want to avoid. Fitness Saving a Custom Profile You can customize your settings for a particular activity or trip. After you have made all the changes, you must save them as a custom profile. 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select Create New Profile > OK. Profiles Editing a Profile Name 1.
Appendix Appendix Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Updating the Software You must connect the device to your computer to update the software (page 40). 1. Go to www.garmin.com /products/webupdater. 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. note: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
Appendix • In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /support and click Contact Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241. Using the Backlight Resolution (W × H) 160 × 240 pixels, backlit 65K color TFT display Water resistance Fully gasketed, floatable, high impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 Data storage Approximately 1.7 GB No memory battery is required.
Appendix Radio frequency/ protocol 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless communications protocol GPS accuracy < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical use GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. DGPS From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in North America) Altimeter Accuracy: ± 10 ft. (± 3 m)* Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) Range: from -2,000 ft. to 30,000 ft. (from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to proper user calibration.
Appendix 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness. Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu, select Setup > Display > Backlight Timeout. About the Batteries warning See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures.
Appendix Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE: The Fitness option is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device, you must install the accessory according to the instructions that are included with the accessory. You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device. These accessories use ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to the device. 1.
Appendix recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated. This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly. • When paired, your Garmin device only receives data from your accessory, and you can go near other accessories. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Data Management 1. Slide the latch on the back of the device, and remove the battery cover and the batteries. 2.
Appendix microSD card slot Removing a microSD Card 1. Slide down and pull out the metal cover. 2. Remove the card from the slot. 3. Push in and slide up the metal cover. 4. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Connecting the USB Cable 4. Push in and slide up the metal cover. 5. Replace the batteries and the battery cover. notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. 1.
Appendix Mini-USB port under weather cap Serial port under weather cap microSD card slot (inside battery compartment) 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Your device and micro SD card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. 42 Transferring Files to Your Computer After you have connected the device to your computer, you can copy and paste files from your computer into the device drives/volumes. 1. 2.
Appendix Deleting Files NOTICE Your device memory contains important system files and folders that should not be deleted. Before you can delete files, you must connect the device to your computer (page 40). 1. Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2. If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Select the files. 4. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. Complete an action: • For Windows computers, click the eject icon in your system tray.
Appendix Caring for the Device NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components. Cleaning the Device 1. Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe it dry. Cleaning the Screen 1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2. If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth.
Appendix Troubleshooting Problem The screen or buttons do not respond. How do I reset the device? I want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults. My device does not acquire satellite signals. The batteries do not last long. How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode? My device is connected to the computer, but it will not go into mass storage mode. Solution 1. Remove the batteries. 2. Reinstall the batteries. Note: This does not erase any of your data or settings.
Appendix Problem I cannot see any new removable drives in my list of drives. Solution If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your Garmin drives. See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. or accessories. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. GPS antenna.
Index Index A accessories 38, 46 fitness 39 microSD card 39 acquiring satellite signals 45 active route 8 alarms marine 29 proximity 20 time 22 altimeter calibrating 16 plot type 32 settings 32 ANT+ accessories 39 area calculation 20 AutoLocate 21 B backlight 4, 36, 37 BaseCamp 40 batteries 23, 27, 36 about 38 information 3 installing 3 maximizing life 37 selecting the type 38 storage 38 warnings 38 beeps 28 buttons 4 C calculator 21 calendar 21 calibrating altimeter 16 compass 16 caring for the device 44
Index settings 28 display settings backlight 37 downloading software 35 E editing profiles 34 routes 7 waypoints 6 elevation plot 11, 16 barometric altimeter 16 reset 17 setup 16 ENTER button 5 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4, 6, 8, 9, 11 fitness options 39 G Garmin Product Support 35 geocaches 19, 33 48 downloading 19 navigating 19 settings 32 GPS signals 4, 21, 23, 24, 37, 45 system settings 27 turning off GPS 21 H HomePort 40 hunting and fishing times 22 L language 3, 27 M main menu settings 19 man
Index P PAGE button 5 pages adding a page 31 removing 31 sequence 30 position format 31 power button 3, 4, 36, 37 profiles 20 change 20 creating 34 setting 20 proximity alarms 20 Q QUIT button 5 R recording tracks 10 registering your device 35 reset current track 30 data 30 defaults 30 trip data 30 waypoints 30 restoring default settings 12 Rocker 5 routes active route 8 avoidance 34 creating 7 deleting 8 editing 7 editing name 7 guidance method 33 navigating 8 settings 33 S satellite signals 4, 21, 23, 2
Index recording 10 saving 11 viewing 10 transferring files 42 using USB 42 wirelessly 19 trip computer 18 troubleshooting 45 Z zooming 5, 13 zoom ranges 17 U unit ID 35 updating software 35 USB cable 45 connecting 41 disconnecting 43 W waypoints averaging 22 creating 6 deleting 6 editting 6 navigating to 6 wrist strap 43 50 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual
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