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GPSMAP GPSMAP 376C 376C
chartplotting receiver
owner’s manual
190-00508-00_0C.indd 1 11/6/2006 9:47:21 AM
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Automotive Mode section provides you with information about INTRODUCTION navigating with the GPSMAP 376C. ® ® Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 376C, which uses The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews the main pages in the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping Automotive Mode. to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device. Take a moment to compare The Main Menu section des
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Mode Pages ...........................................................38 Table of Contents Compass Page ....................................................................... 45 Introduction ...........................................................................i Highway Page ........................................................................ 48 About This Manual ................................................................... i Active Route P
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Points Tab .............................................................................. 70 Appendix ..........................................................................115 Track Tab ................................................................................ 71 Specifications ...................................................................... 115 DSC Tab .................................................................................. 71 Optional A
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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 376C Storage Caring for the GPSMAP 376C Do not store the GPSMAP 376C where prolonged exposure to The GPSMAP 376C case is constructed of high quality materials temperature extremes might occur (such as in the trunk of a car) and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. as permanent damage could result. User information, such as Cleaning the Case waypoints and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without Clean the unit’s outer casing (excep
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INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could • Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent • When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that viewing the unit’s screen while driving and use voice prompts
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INTRODUCTION > IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND BATTERY WARNINGS Important Information Battery Warnings MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private unit, fire, chemical burn, electrol
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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW G ETTING STARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 376C 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, a built-in basemap, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. With the included GXM 30 antenna and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather, boaters will have constant access to
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GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 376C Using Charge Mode Charging the GPSMAP 376C If you want to charge the battery when you are not using the unit, Before using the GPSMAP 376C, 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 376C in charge mode: 1. Connect the GPSMAP 376C to an external power supply. To charge the unit’s battery: 1. Li
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING YOUR GPSMAP 376C ON OR OFF AND ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT AND VOLUME Turning Your GPSMAP 376C On or Off Adjusting the Backlight and Volume Before you turn on the GPSMAP 376C, be sure the antenna is up as You can adjust the backlight to see the screen better. If you are shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky using the external speaker with 12/24-Volt adapter cable with to receive satellite signals. the GPSMAP 376C, or you have headphones plug
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS 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 376C, 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 satellite signal
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS 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. • No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the “2D Differential” appears when you are receiving DGPS 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 being correc
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS 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 actually are located. As soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location appears on the map. Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off,
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C KEYPAD Using the GPSMAP 376C Keypad . IN Key/OUT Key PAGE/MODE Key • Press to adjust map scale to show a larger area with • Press to cycle through main pages in sequence and less detail (zoom out) or a smaller area with more exit a submenu page. 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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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C • Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You Using the GPSMAP 376C can change the settings, but you can also revert to the factory The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 376C 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. When
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C 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, and activ
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C 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 67. 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 options
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C 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 376C 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” sect
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GETTING STARTED > USING SIMULATOR 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. By unplugging the GXM 30 antenna and placing the unit in Simulator Mode, you can view simulated weather information. NOTE: Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the Starting Simulator Mode from the GPS tab u
