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®
GPSMAP 78 series
quick start manual
for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP
78s, and GPSMAP 78sc
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Getting Started More information You can go to www.garmin.com to ‹ warninG download the latest manuals. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product Safe Compass Distance box for product warnings and other Make sure you install the GPSMAP 78 important information at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any When using your device the first time, compass. Test your compass to verify you should complete the following that it operates correctly when the tasks to set up
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2. Insert the batteries, observing acquiring Satellite polarity. Signals 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 3. Replace the battery cover. satellites. For best results, after you install new A question mark flashes while the batteries, update the battery type in the device determines your location. system settings (page 10). 4. Quickly press to open the backlight st
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Buttons PaGE Press PaGE to scroll through the main pages (page 5). 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/ Press EnTEr to select MarK options and acknowledge messages. FinD/MOB Press FinD to open the search menu. Press and hold MarK to save your current location Press and hold MOB as a waypoint. (man overboard function) to store your current rocker Press up, down, right, and loca
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2. Select a waypoint. waypoints 3. Press Menu . Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. 4. Select Delete. Creating waypoints Main Pages 1. From any page, press and hold The information needed to operate this MARK. device is found on the following pages: 2. Select Done. map, compass, main menu, and trip computer. Editing a waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint. Map The position icon represents your 1. From the main menu, select location
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3. Move the cursor to a point you Changing the Map Orientation want to measure to. 1. From the map, press Menu . The distance appears at the top of 2. Select Setup Map > Orientation. the page. 3. Select an orientation: 4. Press quiT to stop measuring. • Select north up to show north at the top of the page. Compass • Select Track up to show your When navigating to a destination, current direction of travel at the the bearing pointer points to your top of the page. destination, regardless
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Calibrating the Compass Calibrating the Barometric altimeter notice nOTe : The elevation plot page is Calibrate the electronic compass available only with the GPSMAP 78s outdoors. Do not stand near objects that and GPSMAP 78sc. influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know nOTe : The three-axis compass is the correct elevation or the correct available only with the GPSMAP 78s pressure. and G
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Customizing Data Fields navigating to a w aypoint You can customize the data fields Using the Search Menu displayed on each main page. You can use the search menu to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and For data field descriptions, see the coordinates that you have saved. GPSMAP 78 Owner’s Manual. 1. From any page, press FinD . 1. From a main page, press Menu . 2. Select Waypoints. 2. Select Change Data Fields. 3. Select a waypoint. 3. Select a data field. 4. Select Go. 4. Press enTe
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Creating a route Using Sight ‘n Go 1. From the main menu, select Route nOTe : Sight ‘N Go is available only Planner > Create Route > Select with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP First Point. 78sc. 2. Select a category. You can point the device at an object in 3. Select the first point in the route. the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to 4. Select use . the object. 5. Select Select next Point . 1. From the main menu, select Sight 6. Repeat steps 2–5 until t
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and decrease the backlight timeout to attaching the w rist Strap maximize battery power. 1. Place the 1. Quickly press to open the loop of backlight status page. the wrist 2. Use the Rocker to adjust the strap through brightness. the slot opening at the bottom of the adjusting the Backlight device. Timeout From the main menu, select Setup 2. Route the strap through the loop > Display > Backlight Timeout. and pull it tight. Selecting the Battery Type Maximizing Battery Life 1. From
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nOTe : This does not erase any of your registering Your Device data or settings. Help us better support you by completing our online registration Contacting Garmin today. Product Support • Go to http://my.garmin.com. You can contact Garmin Product • Keep the original sales receipt, or a Support if you have any questions photocopy, in a safe place. about this product. resetting the Device • In the USA, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin If your GPSMAP 78 screen or buttons
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® ® Garmin , the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc.
