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Quick Start

Interface keys

The 

IN

 and 

OUT

 keys are used on the Map Page and the Plot Page. When 

pressed, the 

IN

 key will decrease the map scale (Map Page) or decrease 

the horizontal scale (Plot Page) allowing you to view a smaller area with 
greater detail.

When pressed the 

OUT

 key will increase the map scale (Map Page) or the hori-

zontal scale (Plot Page) allowing you to view a larger area with less detail.

The 

NAV/MOB

 key is used to begin or stop navigation.  If the 

NAV/MOB 

key is pressed and held down, the GPS stores the current location (a man 

overboard point) and gives you the opportunity to begin immediate navigation to 
that point.

The 

PAGE

 key will cycle you through the six main display pages in 

sequence. When held it toggles the compass on and off. 

The

 POWER

 key is used to turn the unit on and off.  To turn the unit 

off press the

 POWER

 key and hold it.  The 

POWER

 key is also used to 

display the adjustment window for the backlight and contrast adjustment.  To 
activate the backlight/contrast adjustment window with the unit on, press and 
release the 

POWER

 key.

The 

MENU

 key is used to display page option menus.  If pressed twice, 

the Main Menu will be displayed.  

The 

QUIT

 key will cycle you through the fi ve main display pages in 

reverse sequence.  The 

QUIT

 key will end an operation in progress and 

display the previous page.

The 

ENTER

 key is used to activate a data fi eld or confi rm a selection.  If 

the 

ENTER

 key is pressed and held, the GPSMAP 76S will store the cur-

rent location and display the Mark Waypoint page.

The 

ROCKER

 key, located in the center of the keypad, is used to control 

the Up/Down and Left/Right movement of the cursor on the display pages 

and during data entry.

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Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 76S

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 76S Read This First quick start guide chartplotting receiver Covers indd 1 3 25 2002 3 31 52 PM...

Page 2: ...Unit Overview Internal Antenna 180 x 240 Four Level Gray Backlit Display Interface keys External Antenna Connection Battery Compartment External Data Auxilary Power Port 190 00249 01_0A indd 1 9 1 200...

Page 3: ...install the Battery Cover by reversing step 1 Turn D ring 1 4 turn counter clockwise and remove cover Quick Start Unit Overview Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 76S if you don t expect to use it...

Page 4: ...ard 1 Place the loop of the Lanyard through the slot opening at the bottom of the GPSMAP 76S 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull tight Quick Start Installing the Lanyard 190 00249 01_0A indd 3...

Page 5: ...key is used to turn the unit on and off To turn the unit off press the POWER key and hold it The POWER key is also used to display the adjustment window for the backlight and contrast adjustment To a...

Page 6: ...highlighted a dark strip will encompass the field Let s start by taking a look at the six main display pages They are the GPS Information Page Map Page Compass Page Highway Page Active Route Page and...

Page 7: ...ength Indicators displayed are only simulations and do not indicate the strength of actual satellite signals Activating the Simulator Mode Press the POWER key to turn the unit on The Welcome Page will...

Page 8: ...that apply to that page To display the Map Page Options Menu 1 Press the MENU key Selecting an item on the Options Menu 1 Using the ROCKER key highlight Setup Map 2 Press ENTER Many of the Option and...

Page 9: ...ving at least three satellites or simulating navigation to mark a waypoint Marking a waypoint 1 Press and hold the ENTER MARK key When the ENTER MARK key is held down the MARK function of the key is a...

Page 10: ...exceed ten charac ters and does not duplicate a previously saved waypoint When you have finished renaming the waypoint you will need to store it in the units memory To store the waypoint 1 Using the...

Page 11: ...ction and distance from the Map Pointer to the current GPS location is displayed along the top of the map To mark a waypoint using the Map Pointer 1 With the Map Pointer at a location on the map about...

Page 12: ...ll always point toward your destination Bearing while the Compass Ring reflects the direction that you are facing or traveling Track In short when you are headed directly toward your destination the P...

Page 13: ...where it will have an unobstructed view of the sky and turn it on The unit will search for satellite signals and begin to gather and store the information that it needs to become operational This proc...

Page 14: ...ils you will be prompted to start again Calibrating the Compass 1 Press the MENU key to display the options 2 Highlight Calibrate Compass and press ENTER 3 With Start highlighted press ENTER to begin...

Page 15: ...ute don t worry the GPSMAP 76S will continuously update your Track and Bearing always pointing out the shortest route to your destination To begin navigation 1 Press the NAV key 2 Select Go To Point t...

Page 16: ...ide accurate data While you are standing still the pointer and compass ring may not be accurate Hold the unit upright and begin walking After a few steps the Pointer will once again point toward your...

Page 17: ...Reference 190 00249 01_0A indd 16 3 26 2002 11 13 46 AM...

Page 18: ...t 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan w...

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