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Owner’s Manual
®
GPSMAP 278
chartplotter receiver
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© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151st Street, Liberty House No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Hounsdown Business Park, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax (913) 397.8282 Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) Fax 886/2.2642.9099 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All rights
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IIntroduct on > About t Ih s MAnuAl The Automotive Mode section provides you with information about IntroductIon navigating with the GPSMAP 278 in Automotive Mode. ® ® Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 278, which uses The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews, in detail, the main the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping pages and features in Automotive Mode, such as the Trip Data Page to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and creatin
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IIntroduct on > t Able of c ontents Marine Mode Pages ...........................................................42 t able of c ontents Map Page ................................................................................ 42 Compass Page ....................................................................... 49 Introduction ...........................................................................i Highway Page ........................................................................ 52 Abou
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IIntroduct on > t Able of c ontents Display Tab............................................................................. 79 Sound Tab .............................................................................. 80 Setup Tab ............................................................................... 81 Setting Up and Using Sonar .............................................90 Showing Sonar on the Map Page ......................................... 90 Using the Sonar Page ................
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IIntroduct on > c ArIng for the gPMAP s 278 Storage Caring for the GPSMAP 278 Do not store the GPSMAP 278 where prolonged exposure to The GPSMAP 278 case is constructed of high quality materials and temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as does not require user maintenance except cleaning. permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints Cleaning the Case and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without the need for Clean the unit’s outer casing
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IIntroduct on > WArnIng Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit’s When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does screen while driving and use voice pro
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IIntroduct on > WArnIng Battery Warnings Important Information If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data so
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u In t o vIver eW GIett G n s artedt 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, A
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g Iett ng s t Atedr > c A h rgIng the gPMAP s 278 Using Charge Mode Charging the GPSMAP 278 If you want to charge the battery when you are not using the unit, Before using the GPSMAP 278, you might need to charge the you can put the unit into Charge Mode. battery. Plug the power cable into an external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. To put the GPSMAP 278 in charge mode: 1. Connect the GPSMAP 278 to an external power supply. To charge the battery: 1. Lift
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g Iett ng s t Atedr > t urnIng Your gPsMAP 278 o n or o ff And AdjustIng the b AcklIght And v oluMe Turning Your GPSMAP 278 On or Off Adjusting the Backlight and Volume Before you turn on the GPSMAP 278, be sure the antenna is rotated You can adjust the backlight to see the display better. If you are up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of using the External Speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable with the the sky to receive satellite signals. GPSMAP 278, you can adjus
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g Iett ng s t Atedr > g Iett ng s AtellIte s IA gn ls As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears Getting Satellite Signals for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number After you turn on the GPSMAP 278, the unit automatically begins underneath each bar. The numbers below each bar represent the searching for satellites. The GPS page appears while the unit is particular satellite that is being received. Numbers above 33 indicate gathering satelli
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g ettIng s t Atedr > g Iett ng s AtellIte s IgnAls The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • 2D GPS Location—At least three satellites were acquired and a two-dimensional position fix was calculated. “2D • No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the Differential” appears when you are receiving EGNOS satellites indicated. corrections in 2D mode, and a “D” appears on the strength bar • White signal strength bars—the receiver has found the of satellites bei
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g ettIng s t Atedr > g Iett ng s AtellIte s IgnAls GPS Options GPS Tips Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the highlight the GPS tab. Press MENU to open the options menu. 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. When you travel more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u sIng the gPsMAP 278 k eYPAd Using the GPSMAP 278 Keypad IN Key/OUT Key PAGE/MODE Key • Press to adjust map scale to show a larger area • Press to cycle through main pages in sequence and with less detail (zoom out) or a smaller area with exit a submenu page. more detail (zoom in). • Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automotive modes. ROCKER QUIT Key • Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options • Press to cycle through main pages in reverse and to e
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g Iett ng s t Atedr > u sIng the gPMAP s 278 • Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You Using The GPSMAP 278 can change the settings, and you can also revert to the factory The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 278 is designed to (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults. 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.
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPsMAP 278 Selecting Options and Entering Data To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward through your To enter data and select options, use the ROCKER to highlight, steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page. 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 To select an on-screen button: numbers in data fields, an
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPsMAP 278 Restoring Default Settings You can restore factory defaults for the following Main Menu tabs: Track, Alarms, Display, Sound, and Setup. For more information Entering about the Main Menu, see the “Main Menu” section beginning on data page 66. To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab, and then press MENU to TIP: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most open the opt
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPsMAP 278 By default, the Main Menu tabs are shown as icons along the left Using the Main Menu side of the screen. You can change the Main Menu to show tabs in a Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 278 to access various text-only format. waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main To view the Main Menu icons in text only format: Menu. For more information, see the “Main Menu”
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g Iett ng s t Atedr > u Is ng s IMulA ort Mode GPS tab Using Simulator Mode 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 sign
