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Owner’s Manual
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GPSMAP 278
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS 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 creating w
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Mode Pages ...........................................................42 TABLE OF CONTENTS Map Page ................................................................................ 42 Compass Page ....................................................................... 49 Introduction ...........................................................................i Highway Page ........................................................................ 52 About Thi
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Tab .......................................................................... 73 What is EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS? .......................................... 109 Celestial Tab .......................................................................... 74 LORAN TD Setup ................................................................. 109 Message Tab .......................................................................... 78 Map Datums and Location Formats .....
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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 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 (e
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INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. GPSMAP 278 to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any When installing the GPSMAP 278 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so discrepancies or questions before con
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INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States result in injury or property damage. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes which could affect the The GPSMAP 278 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP does not r
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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States The GPSMAP 278 is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator—perfect for land or water. This portable result in injury or property damage. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is eas
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GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 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 the rub
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING YOUR GPSMAP 278 ON OR OFF AND ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT AND VOLUME 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 adjust the vol
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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 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 satellite signals
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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. “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 being corre
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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 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 receiv
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 KEYPAD 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 ente
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 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. When yo
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GETTING STARTED > USING 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, and activ
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GETTING STARTED > USING 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 options m
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GETTING STARTED > USING 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” secti
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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. 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 signals. Sta
