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Owner’s Manual
GPSMAP 378/478
chartplotting receiver
GPSMAP 478 shown
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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 378/478 in Automotive Mode. ® ® Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 378/478, which The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews the main pages in utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured Automotive Mode. mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device. Take a moment to
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IIntroduct on > t Able of c ontents Active Route Page ................................................................. 50 Table of Contents Position Data Page ................................................................ 51 Introduction ...........................................................................i XM Audio Page ...................................................................... 52 Caring for the GPSMAP 378/478 ........................................... iv Automotive Mode .
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IIntroduct on > t Able of c ontents Message Tab .......................................................................... 83 What is Differential GPS (DGPS)? ..................................... 122 Display Tab............................................................................. 84 LORAN TD Setup ................................................................. 124 Sound Tab .............................................................................. 85 Map Datums and Location Format
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IIntroduct on > c ArIng for the gPMAP s 378/478 Storage Caring for the GPSMAP 378/478 Do not store the GPSMAP 378/478 where prolonged exposure The GPSMAP 378/478 case is constructed of high quality materials to temperature extremes might occur (such as in the trunk of a and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. car) as permanent damage could result. User information, such as Cleaning the Case waypoints and routes, is retained in the unit’s memory without the Clean the unit’s o
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IIntroduct on > 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 prompt
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IntroductIon > IMPtor Ant InforMA It on And b Aytter 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, ele
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u In t o vIver eW GettInG Sartedt Unit Overview The GPSMAP 378/478 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 built-in g2 cartography (GPSMAP 478) or built-in ® lake cartography (GPSMAP 378), and preloaded City Navigator NT to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. With the optional
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g ettIng s t Atedr > c A h rgIng the gPsMAP 378/478 Using Charge Mode Charging the GPSMAP 378/478 If you want to charge the battery when you are not using the unit, Before using the GPSMAP 378/478, you might need to charge you can put the unit into Charge Mode. the battery. Plug the power cable into an external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. To charge the unit’s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap toexpose thepower connector on the back of t
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g Iett ng s t Atedr > t Iurn ng o n the gPMAP s 378/478 Adjusting the Backlight and Volume Turning On the GPSMAP 378/478 You can adjust the backlight to see the screen better. If you are Before you turn on the GPSMAP 378/478, be sure the antenna is up using the external speaker with 12/24-Volt adapter cable with as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the the GPSMAP 378/478 or you have headphones plugged into the sky to receive satellite signals. headphone jack, you
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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 378/478, the unit automatically underneath each bar. The numbers below each bar represent the begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit particular satellite that is being received. Numbers above 33 indicate is gathering sat
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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. • 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 bein
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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. Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turn
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPsMAP 378/478 K eyPAd Using the GPSMAP 378/478 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 revers
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g Iett ng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPMAP s 378/478 • Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You Using the GPSMAP 378/478 can change the settings, and you can also revert to the factory The advanced keypad system on the GSPMAP 378/478 is (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults. designed to 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 o
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPsMAP 378/478 Selecting Options and Entering Data To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press QUIT. The QUITkey moves backward through your To enter data and select options use the ROCKER to highlight, steps.Press QUIT repeatedly to returnto 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
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPsMAP 378/478 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 MENUtwice to open the MainMenu. 2. Usethe ROCKER to highlight a tab, and then press MENU to TIP: To clear the entire data field, highlight the le
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g ettIng s t Atedr > u Is ng the gPsMAP 378/478 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 378/478 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
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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. 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 G
