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GPSMAP

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GPSmap 76CS Front Cover Rev. B.indd 1

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Page 1: ...with sensors and maps owner s manual GPSMAP 76CS GPSmap 76CS Front Cover Rev B indd 1 GPSmap 76CS Front Cover Rev B indd 1 10 8 2004 8 39 02 AM 10 8 2004 8 39 02 AM...

Page 2: ...ision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of...

Page 3: ...ize the operation of your GPSmap 76CS GPS Features provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS enhanced features such as the Calendar Hunt and Fish Sun and Moon and Games Also included in this se...

Page 4: ...nder the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Gar...

Page 5: ...cur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged t...

Page 6: ...UCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY THIS PRODUC...

Page 7: ...s government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the Garmin GPSm...

Page 8: ...RNING When used in vehicles it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times and not...

Page 9: ...3 GPS Navigation 8 68 The Map Page 8 The Compass Page 14 The Altimeter Page 20Th e Trip Computer Page 26Using Waypoints 27 Using Find 31 The Main Menu 45 Using Tracks 46 Using Routes 51 The Highway P...

Page 10: ...80 98 Accessories 80 Specifcations 82 Data Field Definitions 84 Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to a Computer 89 Downloading MapSource Map Data 90 UTC Offset Chart 91 Map Datums and Position Formats 92 Lo...

Page 11: ...8 To disable WAAS see page 57 To mute the beep tones see page 60 To turn the electronic compass On Off see page 15 Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 76CS operates on two AA batteries...

Page 12: ...move through lists highlight fields on screen buttons icons enter data or move the map panning arrow PAGE COMPASS Key Press to cycle through the main pages Press when using the on screen keyboard to...

Page 13: ...X connector External Power and Data Connector Port under weather cover Provides serial port interface to a PC for data transfer Provides auxiliary AC or DC power adapter connection Carry Lanyard Attac...

Page 14: ...mine your general location so the GPSmap 76CS can search for those satellites above you To initialize your GPSmap 76CS 1 Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit 2 Observe the Power On Page...

Page 15: ...ly shows you map details your current loca tion marks your route to a destination with a route line and leaves a trail track log of where you ve been The Compass Page indicates direction to go and dir...

Page 16: ...y repeatedly to cycle through the pages 2 With a Page displayed press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page Satellite Page Trip Computer Page Map Page Compass Page Main Menu There...

Page 17: ...of battery power This icon displays when the backlight is functioning Alarm Clock this icon displays whenever the alarm is set USB cable connection displays when the unit is in communi cation with a...

Page 18: ...ise and sunset The map also displays geographic details such as rivers lakes high ways and towns The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit i e resident...

Page 19: ...the Position Icon The GPSmap 76CS uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defining your location to a point within the circle The smaller the circle the more accurate your location When using the...

Page 20: ...o customize the Map Page and press the ENTER key Some of these options contain sub menus that allow you to further control of how the option is used The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the Map P...

Page 21: ...elds 1 Display the data fields a Change Data Fields option appears on the options menu when you press the MENU key 2 Select this option and pressing the ENTER key to highlight the first data field 3 P...

Page 22: ...igating If you select Show When Navigating a guidance message will be displayed until you select Stop Navigation from the Options Menu Guidance Text shows you useful information when using one of the...

Page 23: ...ff This Map Page option allows you to remove map item titles and icons that clutter the view of roadways especially when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons whi...

Page 24: ...ndently to show your direction of movement and the direction to your destination You can choose a Bearing Pointer or Course Pointer for guidance The compass ring is an electronic compass that function...

Page 25: ...navigation 2 Hold the GPSmap 76CS level to get an accurate Electronic Compass reading A Hold Level reminder displays if you are not holding the Compass correctly or if it is not calibrated See the fo...

Page 26: ...ns Menu 2 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Calibrate Compass option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page 3 Press ENTER to activate the Start button and then follow on screen directions f...

Page 27: ...tant object Press ENTER to Lock Direction 4 Select Set Course and press ENTER to display the Compass Page 5 Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using the Course Pointer as a guide Or...

Page 28: ...the des tination no matter what direction you are moving Most efficient if you must move around obstacles lakes private property etc in your path If you are using the Course Pointer option instead an...

Page 29: ...ge will be highlighted 2 Press ENTER to display the list of data options Refer to page 84 for a description of what each data option represents 3 Highlight the desired option and press ENTER to place...

Page 30: ...table data fields The Status Field is located at the bottom of the page and displays the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when moving It can also display the ambient pressu...

Page 31: ...e Page Options Menu View Pressure Elevation Plots When selecting the View Elevation Plot option you can plot a profile of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of...

Page 32: ...es for time and distance are displayed in the same manner as for elevation plots To adjust zoom ranges 1 Select the type of plot you want to display and use the ROCKER key to highlight Zoom Ranges fro...

Page 33: ...s move across the profile the status window at the bottom of page changes to display the date time and altitude or pressure for the point at the intersection View Points on Map You can view the locati...

Page 34: ...You can reset Elevation data such as Minimum Elevation all Ascent and Descent data or only the Maximum Elevation 3 Move to the Apply button and press ENTER to reset the data fields If desired you can...

Page 35: ...to use pressure option If you don t know the pressure select No to use the default GPS elevation 4 On the number keyboard use the ROCKER key to enter the new elevation or pressure then highlight OK an...

Page 36: ...g Numbers option which shows fewer fields with larger displays Before each trip be certain to reset the trip information by highlight ing Reset from the options menu and pressing ENTER The Reset Page...

Page 37: ...aypoint use the ROCKER key to highlight the symbol block next to the waypoint name and press ENTER to display the Symbols Chart 4 To save the waypoint to the Find Menu Waypoints List high light OK and...

Page 38: ...te a user waypoint here Select Yes and press ENTER to display a new waypoint page Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard MOB feature Typically an application for marking a locatio...

Page 39: ...ol name location coordinates elevation or to delete it Refer to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature To edit a Waypoint 1 Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint informa tion pag...

Page 40: ...ablish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance pro jected from that map item To project a waypoint 1 Select an item from the Find Menu to display the Information Page 2 Press the MENU key to display...

Page 41: ...Menu Page When you access a Find group list by default it will contain only those items near your current location or the Panning Arrow if active To save effort in searching again for an item already...

Page 42: ...where you can select the item 5 Next the Information Page for that location will display Searching for a location using Recent Finds The Recent Finds Page saves all of your most recent searches on a...

Page 43: ...hree on screen buttons these buttons will appear differently depending on whether you are selecting a Find item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint If selecting an item...

Page 44: ...tion over time and averages the result for a more accurate position reference Refer to page 29 for detailed information on Location Averaging Project Waypoint Create a new waypoint by referencing anot...

Page 45: ...es page 51 on for details View Sun and Moon View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location Refer to page 74 for detailed information about the Sun and Moon Tables View Hunt and Fish View the Hunt...

Page 46: ...me allows you to enter the name of the waypoint in a search field Find Nearest allows you to list only those waypoints near your current location Select Symbol allows you to search for only those wayp...

Page 47: ...List You can display either found geocaches or those that have not been found 3 Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired geocache on the list and press ENTER to display the information page 4 Highl...

Page 48: ...n on the map 3 If using find By Name begin spelling the name of the city by using the keyboard When you have entered enough characters to define the name a match list displays If you are using find By...

Page 49: ...6 Press ENTER to display the Information Page for that exit This page contains the exit description with a list of available ser vices near that exit along with the distance and bearing fields 7 Use t...

Page 50: ...f tide stations nearest to you displays If a None Found message displays then you are not currently located near a coast line Press the MENU key to display the Tide Station Options Menu Select from Ne...

Page 51: ...y the information page for that item At the bottom of the Information Page are on screen buttons for Go To Map and Save To find Marine Services 1 Follow the same procedure as above to access the Marin...

Page 52: ...the database has information for the entire region You can enable the City Filter option is you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of address matches 4 Enter the Street Number Enter N...

Page 53: ...e database has information for the entire region You can enable the City Filter option is you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of intersection matches 4 With Enter Street 1 highligh...

Page 54: ...earch options or choose Select Category to narrow your search 4 Highlight the desired item from the list and then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item If you are searching for a r...

Page 55: ...fic order and save for later use Highway A useful graphic perspective for navigating a route Setup Controls the settings for many of the unit operating system features Proximity An alarm feature for a...

Page 56: ...ntains On and Off buttons to activate or cancel the Track Log and a Track Log meter which displays the percentage of track log space used 3 Beneath the Track Log field are four on screen buttons to Se...

Page 57: ...Yes a Saving Track message appears followed by the Saved Track Page The new saved track will be a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end 2 If you select No a map showing the enti...

Page 58: ...rs with Begin and End markers Any User Waypoints added to the Track will be displayed as well To calculate the area of a Track 1 With the Track Log Page displayed and the Track Log On press the MENU k...

Page 59: ...int and the End Point are displayed at the bottom 3 At any point along the profile you can press ENTER to display that point on the map 4 Press the MENU key to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Sym bols option...

Page 60: ...you use TracBack 4 When the TracBack Navigation Page displays directions to the first turn on the track display at the top of the page Move in the direction of the first turn When you reach the first...

Page 61: ...cannot be navigated using the Follow Roads option To create a route 1 Access the Routes page from the Main Menu The page has a New button an Active button and a list of saved routes 2 Use the ROCKER k...

Page 62: ...while the route is active These two navigation methods change when you select the Follow Roads option from the Routing Setup Page Both Go To navigation and point to point routing become routes that a...

Page 63: ...es Page highlight the route from the Routes list 2 Press ENTER to display the Route Page for the route 3 Highlight the Navigate button and press ENTER to begin navigation and display the route on the...

Page 64: ...asking Do you really want to delete all routes Select Yes and press ENTER To select the Off Road transition for a route 1 Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU key to dis...

Page 65: ...ofile and press ENTER to display the route profile To copy the route Highlight the Copy Route option and press ENTER The copied route displays on the Routes Page and is named the same but followed by...

Page 66: ...raphic As you move toward each point on your route the graphic will show the direction you should move to stay on course to the point Five scale settings allow you to Zoom In or Out on the highway To...

Page 67: ...that follow System Setup The System Setup Page allows you to select from four modes of GPS operation enable disable WAAS see page 93 designate battery type cur rently being used to power your unit cho...

Page 68: ...rsion 3 01 data Text Out Allows ASCII text output of location and velocity informa tion No input Interface Setup Page Data Format Options Display Setup Display Setup The Display Setup Page allows you...

Page 69: ...plained at the beginning of this section 2 Highlight the desired setting and press ENTER 3 When you select Text Out and or RTCM In additional fields will appear Use the ROCKER key to highlight Baud Ra...

Page 70: ...Main Menu To move insert or remove a page 1 Access the Page Sequence Setup Page 2 To move a page in the order highlight the page and press ENTER Select Move then move Up or Down until the desired posi...

Page 71: ...PSmap 76CS is user configurable A factory set of default settings currently control the Map Page display and may be satisfactory for your current requirements The Map Setup pages allow you to determin...

Page 72: ...ition Arrow to display on the nearest road compensating for variances in map position accuracy Map Setup Tracks Settings The Tracks feature settings which records a log of your movements for any given...

Page 73: ...such as topographic marine charts and MapSource maps with auto routing capability Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired map and then the ENTER key to show it on the map display or turn it off P...

Page 74: ...therwise the chosen method will always be used for navigation 3 If you chose Follow Road then the Follow Road Method field will offer a similar choice of Prompted Faster Time or Shorter Distance 4 If...

Page 75: ...tion of ordinances or laws governing use of these properties Marine Setup The Marine Setup Page allows you to set values for limits which acti vate alarms for features specific to maritime navigation...

Page 76: ...4 Daylight Savings Time offers choices of Yes No and Auto Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your GPSmap 76CS To use the Units Setup feature 1 Access th...

Page 77: ...tronic compass switching See page 15 Calibration Setup The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation To calibrate the Compass 1...

Page 78: ...s reason be certain to return this setting back to Save When Power On when removing batteries or storing the unit with batteries for prolonged periods Install fresh batteries when the Battery Low mess...

Page 79: ...e message as desired by follow ing steps 1 through 3 again Text and Number Keypad Placing your name and phone number on this page may aid in recovery of your unit should it become lost or stolen Use t...

Page 80: ...th the Use button at the bottom of the page highlighted press ENTER to place the point in the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page 5 Next use the ROCKER key to highlight the Radius field if you want t...

Page 81: ...ce on the Day Page See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature With the Information Page for that point displayed highlight the Use button and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day...

Page 82: ...m Beep field and select the type of alarm tone desired When you turn the alarm On an Alarm Set message appears and allows you to turn the unit Off When the Set Time arrives the unit will switch On and...

Page 83: ...opped use the ROCKER key to highlight the Reset field and then press ENTER To time lap by distance Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Options Menu and then press ENTER Choose Lap by Distance and pres...

Page 84: ...eft animates the display of the sun and moon The center button animates more rapidly showing the phases of the moon The right button stops animation To display sun and moon locations for a specified t...

Page 85: ...press ENTER to display the New Location options menu Choose Use Map to select a point on the map using the Panning Arrow Then press ENTER to display the table for that location The Location field will...

Page 86: ...en clear the board by matching all of the two symbol sets together Travel to each square highlight Open at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER to view the symbol Press the QUIT key to stop play T...

Page 87: ...ssing the ENTER key Geko Smak Geko Smak is a GPS based game that features you as the player piece In measured rhythm Gekos will appear on the screen Before the Geko disappears move toward the Geko and...

Page 88: ...lay make certain to make your game settings Orient Map Northwards rotates your ship in the center of the map The map is stationary and north is always up Orient Map Ship Up rotates the virtual world a...

Page 89: ...to display the game prompt window 2 Read the prompt and then press ENTER to display the Difficulty Options window Make your choice and press ENTER to display Visibility Options 3 Make a selection and...

Page 90: ...rette lighter Not shown GA 27C Remote GPS Antenna Allows enhanced satellite acquisition Includes suction and magnetic mount options MapSource CD ROMs Allows transfer of detailed map data Not shown Ref...

Page 91: ...it Auto Navigation Kit Accessories Back of GPSmap 76CS Power Data Cable Connector Serial Port under weather cover Carry Lanyard Installation MCX External Antenna Connector under weather cover USB Conn...

Page 92: ...1 degree Altimeter Accuracy 10 feet1 resolution 1 foot Keypad Nine multifunction backlit keys Operating Range 5 to 158 o F 15 to 70 o C 2 PERFORMANCE Receiver WAAS enabled 12 parallel channel Acquisi...

Page 93: ...user calibration 2 The temperature rating of the GPSmap 76CS may exceed the usable range of some batteries Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures 3 Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2D...

Page 94: ...te in feet meters per minute Ascent Total The total distance ascended Barometer The calibrated current pressure Bearing The compass direction from your current position to a destina tion point Course...

Page 95: ...um The highest elevation reached Elevation Minimum The lowest elevation reached Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to vertical dis tance Glide Ratio Dest The glide ratio required to...

Page 96: ...Speed Moving Avg The average speed while your vehicle was moving Speed Overall Avg The average speed determined by both the moving and stopped time and speed Sunrise The time of sunrise for the curre...

Page 97: ...cking your location since the Trip Computer was reset Trip Time Total The total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was reset Turn The direction of and distance to the next turn on...

Page 98: ...easured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76CS Waypoint Destination The last point on a route your destination Waypoint Next The next point on your route GPSmap 76CS Owner s Gui...

Page 99: ...6CS on your PC USB drivers required for USB interfacing are installed when you run the CD ROM Do not connect the USB cable until the drivers have been installed 2 Lift the USB protective cover from th...

Page 100: ...ays over the other When you leave a City Select area for example and enter the area of a topographic map the display will change to contour lines The same is true when moving from a topo map to a City...

Page 101: ...should fall within the sets of values on the chart Press the QUIT key to avoid marking a waypoint Longitudinal Zone Offset W180 0 to W172 5 12 00 W172 5 to W157 5 11 00 W157 5 to W142 5 10 00 W142 5 t...

Page 102: ...n the GPS unit should be set to the same datum as the map or chart to insure the most accurate navigation What is a Position Format and which should I use Your current location can be viewed on the GP...

Page 103: ...ince the waypoint was created the waypoint will now reference the active GRI chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordi nates accordingly Remember that the GPSmap 76CS is not relying on the...

Page 104: ...atus In addition to satellites in orbit over the Earth ground based reference stations must also be in place near the region you are located Enabling WAAS in regions that are not supported by ground s...

Page 105: ...GPWPL GPBOD Garmin Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM datum string PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2...

Page 106: ...Data Fields 11 25 36 Data Field Definitions 84 Date and Time Setup 66 91 DEM Mapping Data 49 55 90 Detail Map 62 Differential GPS DGPS 94 Display Mode 58 Display Setup 58 E Elevation 11 20 25 Elevatio...

Page 107: ...e 20 21 Position Format 66 92 Projecting a Point 30 Proximity Waypoint 70 R Reset Trip Page 26 Routes 51 55 Creating 51 Copying 55 Deleting 55 Editing 55 Profile 55 Navigating 55 Reversing 53 Vertical...

Page 108: ...Plot 21 View Waypoints on Route 55 W WAAS and DGPS 94 WAAS Enable Disable 57 Warnings iv vi Warranty 99 Waypoints 27 30 Deleting 29 Editing 29 List 36 Marking 27 Moving 30 Naming 27 Projecting 30 Pro...

Page 109: ...IAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULT ING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or con...

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