276C Plus
Quick Reference Guide
GPSMAP 276C Keys
Zooms in.
Zooms out.
Cycles through the main pages in sequence and exits pages. Press
and hold to switch modes.
Cycles through the main pages in reverse sequence, reverts to
the previous value in a data entry fi eld, or cancels an unintended
function.
Selects a highlighted option, initiates entry, and then accepts the
selected value(s). Press and hold to mark a waypoint.
Displays options menu for the current page. Press twice to display
the Main Menu.
Displays the Navigation Menu window. In Marine Mode, press
and hold to activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function. In
Automotive Mode, press and hold to display the Next Turn page
and to have the voice prompt announce the next turn.
Displays the Find Menu.
Press and hold to turn the unit on and off. Briefl y press and release
to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume.
Selects menu options, enters data, and pans the arrow on the
Map page.
Land and Sea Modes
Your 276C Plus provides four usage modes. You can use the mode that best
suits your need at the time and then switch modes when your needs change.
Powerboat Mode
Use Powerboat mode when you are operating a boat with a motor.
Powerboat mode focuses on Go To operation, meaning you can fi nd an item
and go to it. Powerboat mode is very similar to Sailboat mode.
Sailboat Mode
Use Sailboat mode when you are operating a sailboat. It focuses on route
navigation: You can create a route and then navigate it later.
Automotive Mode
Use Automotive mode when you are driving an automobile on streets or
highways. In Automotive mode, the 276C Plus automatically generates turn-
by-turn routes to a specifi ed location.
Off Road Mode
Use Off Road mode when you are driving an off-road vehicle, such as an
ATV or snowmobile. The 276C Plus automatically generates routes to your
selected destination, but the route will not follow roads.
How do I Switch Modes?
Press and hold the
PAGE/MODE
button. A window appears displaying the
four modes. Use the
Rocker
key to highlight the mode you want to use and
press
ENTER
.
Going to a Destination
To Go To a highlighted map item:
1. Use the
Rocker
key to highlight the item you want to navigate to on
the Map page.
2. Press
NAV/MOB
, then press
ENTER
.
3. Follow the magenta route displayed on the Map page. You can also
use the Compass page to help you navigate to the point.
Navigate Options
with Map Feature highlighted
Your route displayed on the
Map page.
To activate a Go To from the Find Menu:
1. Press the
NAV/MOB
key.
2. Use the
Rocker
key to highlight
Go To Point
(or
New Route
when in
Automotive mode) and press
ENTER
.
3. From the Find Menu, highlight
Waypoints
and press
ENTER
.
4. Select a waypoint from the search results list and press
ENTER
.
5. The Waypoint Review page automatically opens. With the
Go To
button highlighted, press
ENTER
to begin navigation.
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime use
Antenna
External power
connector under
weather cap
USB connector
under weather cap
Port for optional
data card
Battery pack. Press tab
down to remove battery
pack for replacement, if
necessary.
256-Color TFT display
with backlighting
Antenna collapses
for storage. Be sure
the antenna is up (as
shown here) to receive
satellite signals.
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