Garmin 276C user manual

GPSMAP 276C

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March 2004 Part Number 190-00335-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan

Preface

Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 276C. The GPSMAP 276C utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter. Please take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing, please contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

About This Manual

To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is organized into the following chapters. The Introduction chapter contains the Table of Contents.

The Getting Started chapter provides information such as an overview of unit features and how to turn the unit on and adjust the backlight. It also contains a simulation to help you get acquainted with your new GPSMAP 276C.

The Basic Operation chapter provides you with information about basic features such as using the Find Menu, navigating a route, and using waypoints. There are also step-by-step directions to assist you in these operations.

The Main Pages chapter provides detailed explanations about each page in the GPSMAP 276C and step-by-step directions on using the pages. The Main Menu chapter provides detailed explanations about the Main Menu and how to use it to conﬁ gure your unit.

The Appendix contains information such as speciﬁ cations, optional accessories, and maintenance

The GPSMAP 276C uses GPS technology in order to ﬁ nd your

precise location. GPS stands for Global Positioning System,

a group of 24 satellites, circling the earth twice a day at an

altitude of about 12,000 miles. The satellites transmit very low

power radio signals containing position and time information,

allowing anyone with a GPS receiver to determine their location

on the Earth within 100 meters or better. For more detailed information regarding GPS, Garmin has prepared a booklet

titled “GPS Guide for Beginners” available from our Web site at

information. You can also ﬁ nd warranty, safety, and FCC information in the Appendix. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference. Simply look up the topic you wish to learn about and read the page or pages listed.

Introduction

Welcome

www.garmin.com.

Introduction

Table of Contents

Introduction..................................... i

Preface ................................................................. i

About This Manual............................................... i

Table of Contents ................................................ ii

Getting Started .............................. 1

Unit Overview........................................................ 1

Learning about the Keypad ................................. 2

Charging the GPSMAP 276C............................... 3

Information about the Charge Mode.................... 3

Turning On the GPSMAP 276C ........................... 4

Initializing the GPSMAP 276C ............................ 4

Adjusting the Backlight and Volume.................... 5

Using the GPSMAP 276C ....................................... 6

Understanding the Features................................. 6

Selecting Options and Entering Data ................... 7

Using Additional Map Data ................................. 8

Simulated Basic Navigation ..................................9

Activating the Simulator Mode ............................ 9

Entering a New Location ..................................... 9

Simulating Navigation ....................................... 10

Main Pages: Marine Mode

and Automotive Mode................................. 12

Marine Mode Page Sequence ....................... 13

Automotive Mode Page Sequence................ 13

Basic Operation ............................ 14

Finding an Item ...................................................14

Using the Find Menu ........................................ 14

Viewing the Information Page ........................... 15

Using the Find From Feature............................. 15

Recently Found Items........................................ 16

Find Menu Options Menu................................. 16

Navigating in Marine Mode ................................17

Going to a Destination in Marine Mode............. 17

Go To Point................................................. 17

Navigate Route............................................ 18

Navigate Track (TracBack Navigation) ......... 19

Man OverBoard (MOB) ............................... 20

Navigating in Automotive Mode......................... 21

Going to a Destination in Automotive Mode...... 21

New Route .................................................. 21

Navigate Route............................................ 22

Navigate Track (TracBack Navigation) ......... 22

Edit Vias...................................................... 22

Using Routes .......................................................23

Creating a Route................................................ 23

Route Tab Options Menu .................................. 24

Active Route Page.............................................. 25

Route Review Page ............................................ 25

Route Review Options Menu ...................... 26

Following a Route ............................................. 27

Introduction

Using Waypoints.................................................. 28

Creating and Using Waypoints .......................... 28

Marking Your Present Position .................... 28

Creating Waypoints Graphically .................. 29

Additional Options for Creating Waypoints. 30

Waypoint Menu Options............................. 32

Reviewing and Editing Waypoints..................... 33

Points Tab ......................................................... 35

‘User’ tab ..................................................... 35

‘Proximity’ tab ............................................. 38

Main Pages................................... 40

Map Page.............................................................40

Using the Map Page........................................... 40

Panning the Map with the Cursor...................... 41

Selecting Map Scales and Additional Maps ........ 43

Map Page Options Menu ................................... 44

Map Page Setup Menu....................................... 47

‘General’ tab ................................................ 48

‘Map’ tab ..................................................... 48

‘Line’ tab ..................................................... 49

‘Waypoint’ tab............................................. 49

‘Marine’ tab ................................................. 50

‘Mrn Nav’ (Marine Navaids) tab................... 50

‘City’ tab...................................................... 50

‘Road’ tab .................................................... 51

‘Point’ tab .................................................... 51

‘Area’ tab ..................................................... 51

‘Topo’ tab .................................................... 51

Compass Page .....................................................52

Using the Compass Page ................................... 52

Compass Page Options Menu............................ 53

Highway Page...................................................... 54

Highway Page Overview.................................... 54

Using the Highway Page.................................... 54

Highway Page Options Menu ............................ 55

Active Route Page: Marine Mode........................56

Active Route Page.............................................. 56

Active Route Page Options Menu ...................... 56

Current Route Page: Automotive Mode .............. 57

Current Route Page ........................................... 57

Saving the Current Route .................................. 57

Position Data Page: Marine Mode....................... 58

Understanding the Position Data Page............... 58

Position Data Page Options Menu ..................... 58

Trip Computer Page: Automotive Mode .............. 59

Understanding the Trip Computer Page ............ 59

Trip Computer Page Options Menu................... 59

Main Menu ................................... 60

Overview .............................................................60

Using the Main Menu........................................ 60

GPS Tab................................................................61

Using the GPS Tab............................................. 61

Receiver Status ............................................ 62

Differential Field ......................................... 63

GPS Tab Options Menu ..................................... 63

Route Tab............................................................. 64

Using the Route Tab .......................................... 64

Route Tab Options Menu .................................. 64

Points Tab ............................................................65

Points Tab Overview ......................................... 65

‘User’ tab ..................................................... 65

‘Proximity’ tab ............................................. 65

Track Tab.............................................................. 66

Track Tab Overview........................................... 66

‘Active’ tab................................................... 67

‘Saved’ tab ................................................... 69

Alarms Tab ...........................................................70

Using the Alarms Tab ........................................ 70

‘Nav’ (Navigation) Alarms............................ 71

‘System’ Alarms ........................................... 72

‘Sonar’ Alarms ............................................. 72

Celestial Tab ........................................................ 73

Using the Celestial Tab ...................................... 73

‘Tide’ tab ..................................................... 73

‘Sun & Moon’ tab........................................ 75

‘Hunt & Fish’ tab ........................................ 76

Message Tab ........................................................77

Viewing the Message Tab................................... 77

Display Tab .......................................................... 78

Adjusting the Display using the Display Tab...... 78

Sound Tab ............................................................79

Adjusting the Unit’s Sound ................................ 79

iii

Introduction

Setup Tab............................................................. 80

Setup Tab Overview .......................................... 80

‘System’ tab ................................................. 80

‘Road Routing’ tab ....................................... 81

‘Guidance’ tab ............................................. 82

‘Timers’ tab.................................................. 82

‘Time’ tab .................................................... 83

‘Units’ tab.................................................... 83

‘Location’ tab............................................... 84

‘Owner’ tab.................................................. 85

‘COM 1’ and ‘COM 2’ tabs .......................... 86

Appendix ...................................... 90

Speciﬁ cations ...................................................... 90

Physical Speciﬁ cations....................................... 90

Performance ...................................................... 90

Power................................................................ 90

Care Information ................................................. 91

Cleaning the Unit .............................................. 91

Storing the GPSMAP 276C................................ 91

Immersing the Unit in Water............................. 91

Accessories.......................................................... 92

Standard Accessories ......................................... 92

Optional Accessories ......................................... 92

Wiring and Interfacing ........................................94

Connecting the Power/Data Cable ..................... 94

Interfacing......................................................... 94

Map Datums and Location Formats ....................95

What are Map Datums

and which should I use?.............................. 95

What is a Location Format

and which should I use?.............................. 95

Map Datum List ................................................... 96

Time Offsets .......................................................98

Messages.............................................................99

LORAN TD Setup ................................................101

LORAN TD System ......................................... 101

LORAN TD Feature......................................... 101

Using the LORAN TD Format ......................... 101

Garmin Data Cards ............................................ 103

Installing and Removing Data Cards................ 103

WAAS and DGPS................................................ 104

What is WAAS?............................................... 104

What is Differential GPS (DGPS)?.................... 104

Data Field Options............................................. 105

Compliance, License, and Warranty Information107

FCC Compliance............................................. 107

Software License Agreement............................ 108

Product Registration and Support.................... 108

Limited Warranty............................................ 109

Safety Information ............................................ 110

Index........................................... 112

The GPSMAP 276C 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 along with a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions.

Getting Started

Unit Overview

256-Color TFT display

with backlighting

Antenna

Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation

Antenna collapses

for storage. Be sure

the antenna is up (as

shown here) to receive

satellite signals.

connector under

External power

weather cap

Battery pack. Press tab down to remove battery pack for replacement, if necessary. See the “Safety Information” section in the

Appendix for more information about the

Lithium-ion battery pack.

USB connector

under weather cap Port for optional data card

Serial number

Getting Started

Unit Overview

Learning about the Keypad

Press the IN key to adjust the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail (zoom in).

Press the OUT key to adjust the map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out).

Press the PAGE key to cycle the unit through the main pages in sequence and return the dis-

play from a submenu page. Press and hold for more than one second to open the Usage Mode window, which allows you to switch between Marine Mode and Automotive Mode.

Press the QUIT key to cycle the unit through the main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry ﬁ eld, or cancel an unintended function.

Press the ENTER/MARK key to select a highlighted option. When entering data, it allows you

to initiate entry, and then to accept the selected value(s). Press and hold for more than one second to mark a waypoint.

Press the MENU key to display a menu of available options for the current page. Press the

MENU key twice to display the Main Menu.

Press the NAV/MOB key to display the Navigation Menu window. While in Marine Mode,

press and hold for more than one second to activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function. While in Automotive Mode, press and hold for more than one second to display the Next Turn Page and also have the voice prompt announce the next turn.

Press the FIND key to quickly search for and access user waypoints, cities, points of interest,

services and other items used for navigation.

Press and hold the POWER key for more than one second to turn the unit on and off. Brieﬂ y

press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume.

Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select (highlight) menu options and to enter data. Also use

the ARROW KEYPAD to pan the cursor on the Map Page.

Charging the GPSMAP 276C

Before using the unit, you may ﬁ nd that you need to charge the unit. Simply plug the unit into an

external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging.

To charge the unit:

1. Lift the weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. Refer to the image on page 1 for connector location.

2. Align the notches and push the plug into the connector until fully seated.

3. Plug the 12 Volt adapter into an available AC outlet, or cigarette lighter receptacle if you have a Cigarette Lighter Adapter. Use care when routing the adapter cable being certain that it does not interfere with vehicle operation.

4. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. You can use the unit while it is charging. Placing the unit in Charge Mode, as discussed below, charges the unit more quickly than when the unit is turned on and reduces draw on the vehicle/boat battery.

Information about the Charge Mode

Applying external power to the GPSMAP 276C automatically starts the unit for full operation. If the

battery is present and needs to be charged, the external power source charges the unit while it is in use.

If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the battery, you can put the unit into the Charge Mode. Connect the unit to an external power supply. Press and hold the red POWER key: Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes into the “Charge Mode” as shown to the right.

NOTE:

While in Charge Mode, the unit does draw a small amount of current from the vehicle/ boat battery. To avoid discharging the vehicle’s battery, disconnect the external power cable from the GPSMAP 276C unit when not in use for several days.

After much use, the lithium-ion battery in the unit may seem like it is not holding a charge any longer. This is common for lithium-ion batteries. Please contact Garmin or your Garmin Dealer to order a Battery Pack replacement if you are experiencing charging issues.

Getting Started

Unit Overview

Welcome Page

Charge Mode

Getting Started

Turning On the GPSMAP 276C

Unit Overview

Warning Page

Signal Strength Bars

The ﬁ rst time you power up your new GPSMAP 276C, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 276C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “ ﬁ nd itself” anywhere in the world. Before you turn on the unit to start initialization, be sure the antenna is rotated up as shown on page 1, and that it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals.

To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 276C:

1. Press and hold the red POWER key. When the unit powers on, a tone sounds and a Warning/ Information Page displays.

2 To acknowledge that you have read and understand the warning, press the

continue.

3. To turn off the GPSMAP 276C, press and hold the red

POWER key again.

ENTER/MARK key to

Initializing the GPSMAP 276C

As soon as you turn the GPSMAP 276C on, it begins searching for satellites in your area and should acquire a ﬁ x within a few minutes. At the top of the screen, the unit displays the status as “Acquiring Satellites.” While viewing the GPS Tab of the Main Menu, a signal strength bar for each satellite the unit is trying to acquire appears at the top of the screen with the satellite numbers displayed below each bar.

The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:

• No signal strength bars – the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.

• Hollow signal strength bars – the receiver has found the indicated satellites and is collecting data.

• Solid signal strength bars – the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellites are ready for use.

Once the receiver has collected information from, and is ﬁ xed on, at least three satellites, the unit is

“ Ready to Navigate” and the display automatically switches to the Map Page.

Adjusting the Backlight and Volume

You may want to adjust the backlight to see the display better.

To adjust the backlight level:

1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.

2. Press the

3. Press

ARROW KEYPAD UP to increase the brightness or DOWN to decrease the brightness.

ENTER/MARK or QUIT to close the Backlight/Volume adjustment window.

If you are using the optional External Speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable with the GPSMAP

276C, you may want to adjust the volume level of the speaker.

To adjust the speaker volume:

1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.

2. Press the (softer).

3. Press

ARROW KEYPAD RIGHT to increase the volume (louder) or LEFT to decrease the volume

ENTER/MARK or QUIT to close the Backlight/Volume adjustment window.

Getting Started

Unit Overview

Battery time remaining and power source indicator

Backlight

Adjustment Slider

Volume

Getting Started

Using the GPSMAP 276C

Cursor highlighting

a Field

buttons

Scroll Bar

Understanding the Features

The GPSMAP 276C unit’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. As you progress through this Owner’s Manual, you will often be di- rected to press a speciﬁ c interface key or highlight a ﬁ eld on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. If the key needs to be held down for a period of time to activate a secondary function, the instructions will tell you to do so. The position of the highlight is controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD. When a ﬁ eld is selected on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow.

The following features are referred to throughout this manual.

Cursor – The highlighted area on the screen that can be moved UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT with the ARROW KEYPAD to select individual ﬁ elds. Moving the cursor to a given location allows you to begin

data entry or scroll through a list. A yellow highlight indicates the location of the cursor.

Field – The location on a page where data or an option may be entered and displayed. The cursor is

FieldOn-screen

placed on a ﬁ eld using the ARROW KEYPAD to begin data entry or selection of options.

On-Screen Button – Similar to “ﬁ eld.” Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight a button and press

ENTER/MARK to select the action that corresponds to the button.

Scroll Bar – When viewing a list of items too long to display on the screen, a scroll bar appears along

the right side of the list. The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list is currently displayed. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of items in the list. To scroll through a list, press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD.

Default – A system selection format built into the unit’s memory that is followed unless you change a setting. For example, the default setting for speed readings is nautical miles per hour (knots), but may be changed to kilometers or miles per hour. Once a setting is changed, the new setting is retained until another change is made or a ‘Restore Default’ menu option is selected.

Selecting Options and Entering Data

You may select and activate options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 276C to ﬁ t your personal needs. This requires movement of the cursor, which is identiﬁ ed in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in a list or a ﬁ eld on the screen. Use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data ﬁ elds, and activate your selections.

To select and activate an option:

1. With any page displayed, press the MENU key. An Options Menu appears with a list of optional features for that page.

2. Use the

3. Press

ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor UP, DOWN, RIGHT, or LEFT on the menu to highlight

your desired selection.

ENTER/MARK to activate the feature. Another window may then appear with more options. If

so, select the desired option and press ENTER/MARK again.

To exit a menu or return to the previous setting, press the QUIT key.

The QUIT key moves backwards through your steps. When pressed repeatedly, the QUIT key returns

to the main page you started from.

To select and activate an on-screen button:

1. On a page with on-screen buttons, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired on-screen button.

2. Press

ENTER/MARK.

To practice entering data, try marking a waypoint and customizing one of the waypoint properties,

such as the waypoint name.

To mark your current location as a waypoint, press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the New

Waypoint Page appears.

Getting Started

Using the GPSMAP 276C

Selecting an option from an Options Menu

On-Screen Button

Getting Started

Using the GPSMAP 276C

On the New Waypoint Page, you may also enter

data to customize the Comment, Altitude, Depth,

Temperature, or Location.

To enter data in a data ﬁ eld:

1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired data ﬁ eld and press ENTER/MARK to activate the ﬁ eld.

2. Press UP or DOWN on the character ﬁ eld or press LEFT to move back to the previous character ﬁ eld. If there are two lines of data, keep pressing RIGHT to drop down to the next line.

TIP:

To clear the entire data ﬁ eld, move the cursor to the left-most character ﬁ eld and press

LEFT once more on the

3. After entering the desired data, press ENTER/MARK to conﬁ rm the change.

4. To save the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight ‘OK’ and press

Or To cancel the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight ‘Delete’ and press

ARROW KEYPAD to select characters. Press RIGHT to move to the next

ARROW KEYPAD

ENTER/MARK.

Not all ﬁ elds are programmable, such as the date and time. When you are on a page with ﬁ elds that

are not selectable, the cursor skips over them.

Using Additional Map Data

Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 276C. With optional MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location.

The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC Interface Cable (with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the optional Data Card.

To help you get to know your GPSMAP 276C, please use the Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is also helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available. All waypoint and route planning in Simulator Mode is retained in memory for future use. The following section describes

Simulated Basic Navigation

how to use simulator mode and walks you through some basic navigation using the simulator.

Activating the Simulator Mode

NOTE:

Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars displayed are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.

To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu:

1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu.

2. Highlight ‘Setup’ from the vertical list of tabs.

3. On the ‘System’ tab of the Setup Tab, highlight the ‘System Mode’ ﬁ eld and press

4. Highlight ‘Simulator’ and press

ENTER/MARK. Press QUIT to return to your previous display.

ENTER/MARK.

Setup Tab of Main Menu

To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the GPS Tab:

1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu and highlight the ‘GPS’ from the vertical menu.

2. Press the

3. Highlight ‘Start Simulator’ and press

MENU key to open the GPS Tab Options Menu.

ENTER/MARK.

Entering a New Location

From the GPS Options Menu you can also enter a New Location to simulate from. For example, if you are interested in using the GPSMAP 276C in your boat near San Diego but you live in Los Angeles, you can select the San Diego coast as your New Location. Simply select ‘New Location’ from the GPS Tab

When the GPSMAP 276C is in Simulator Mode,

Options Menu and press ENTER/MARK. Select ‘Use Map’ and press ENTER/MARK. Then, using the map cursor, pan to the new location and press ENTER/MARK.

Getting Started

‘System’ tab

the GPS Tab of the Main Menu displays the

satellite status as “Simulating GPS.”

Getting Started

Simulated Basic Navigation

To show simulated navigation in Marine Mode, press

UP on the ARROW KEYPAD on the Compass Page to

set a simulated speed.

Simulated navigation displayed on the Map Page

( Marine Mode)

Simulating Navigation

The main purpose of using a GPS receiver is for navigating to a known position. To get a feel for navigating with the GPSMAP 276C, it is a good idea to practice navigation in Simulator Mode. The following is a basic exercise for ﬁ nding and navigating to a destination in Marine Mode. For this simulation we have set our location to the San Diego coast.

To ﬁ nd a marine destination:

1. Be sure the GPSMAP 276C is set to Simulator Mode (see “Activating the Simulator Mode” on the previous page).

2. Press the

3. Highlight ‘Tide Stations’ and press

4. Use the we selected ‘Point Loma’.

5. With ‘Go To’ highlighted on the Tide Station Information Page, press

FIND key.

ENTER/MARK.

ARROW KEYPAD to select a nearby Tide Station and press ENTER/MARK. For our example,

ENTER/MARK.

To simulate navigation to the destination in Marine Mode:

1. Follow the steps above to ﬁ nd a destination tide station. The GPSMAP 276C switches to the Map Page. A magenta line shows the direct route from your current location to your ‘Go To’ destination. If desired, press IN or OUT to adjust the zoom level.

2. Press the

3. Press UP on the

4. Press the position marker (triangle) as the unit simulates navigation. If desired, press PAG E or QUIT to view the simulated navigation on the other main pages.

PAG E key twice to display the Compass Page.

ARROW KEYPAD to increase the speed to 40 kt. (which is the desired speed setting).

QUIT to return to the Map Page. Press IN to adjust the zoom level. Observe the movement of

Now we will simulate navigation in the Automotive Mode. To switch between Marine and Automo-

tive Mode, press and hold the PAGE key. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select ‘Automotive’ and press

ENTER/MARK.

To ﬁ nd a land destination:

1. Be sure the GPSMAP 276C is set to Simulator Mode (see “Activating the Simulator Mode”).

2. Press the

3. Highlight ‘Cities’ and press

4. Use the selected ‘National City, CA’.

5. With ‘Go To’ highlighted on the city information page, press

FIND key.

ENTER/MARK.

ARROW KEYPAD to select a nearby city and press ENTER/MARK. For our example, we

ENTER/MARK.

To simulate navigation to the destination in Automotive Mode:

1. Follow the steps above to ﬁ nd a destination city. The GPSMAP 276C switches to the Map Page. A magenta line shows the auto route from your current location to your ‘Go To’ destination. If desired, press IN or OUT to adjust the zoom level.

2. Press

QUIT to return to the Map Page. Press IN to adjust the zoom level. Observe the movement of

the position marker (triangle) as the unit simulates navigation. If desired, press PAG E or QUIT to view the simulated navigation on the other main pages.

Continue to use the Simulator to practice navigation as needed. When you are ready to navigate on

your own, don’t forget to turn the Simulator off before you start.

To turn off the Simulator:

1. Turn the unit off by pressing and holding the red POWER key.

2. Turn the unit back on by pressing and holding the red Mode.

NOTE:

You can activate and deactivate the Simulator through the Setup Tab of the Main Menu

or by pressing

while on the GPS Tab of the Main Menu.

POWER key. The unit powers on in Normal

Getting Started

Simulated Basic Navigation

Simulated navigation displayed on the Map Page

( Automotive Mode)

Simulated Current Route Page ( Automotive Mode)

Basic Operation

Main Pages Overview

Main Pages: Marine Mode and Automotive Mode

The GPSMAP 276C offers two usage modes, Marine Mode (default) and Automotive Mode, allowing you to customize settings to use the unit for both applications. The main pages are linked together in a series that you may cycle through by pressing the PAGE key to move forward and the QUIT key to reverse. Each page also has an Options Menu that allows you to customize each page (in both Marine and Automotive Modes) to your preferences and/or select features that speciﬁ cally relate to that page. To view the Options Menu for any page, press the MENU key.

Marine Mode features ﬁ ve main pages: the Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data pages. Automotive Mode features two main pages: the Map and Trip Computer pages. Optional Highway and Compass Pages may be enabled in Automotive Mode. Two additional pages appear during active navigation while in Automotive Mode – a Current Route Page appears if you are navigating with turn-by-turn directions and an Active Route Page appears if you are navigating “Off Road.” See the ‘Navigation” section for more information on navigation options.

The Marine Mode is the default mode for the GPSMAP 276C. This manual ﬁ rst addresses the page, such as the Map Page, as displayed in the Marine Mode. The manual then describes the page as shown Automotive Mode.

To switch usage modes:

1. Press and hold the PAG E button.

2. Use the

The following examples show the main pages in Marine Mode with optional MapSource BlueChart detailed maps.

In Automotive Mode, the main pages have a slightly different appearance. For example, some data ﬁ eld defaults show data that is more appropriate for land navigation, and the Map Page and Compass Page display turn-by-turn directions during active navigation.

ARROW KEYPAD to select either ‘Automotive’ or ‘Marine’ and press ENTER/MARK.

Basic Operation

Marine Mode Page Sequence

Map Page

(Marine Mode)

Compass Page

(Marine Mode)

Automotive Mode Page Sequence

Map Page

(Automotive Mode)

Optional Compass Page

(Automotive Mode)

To show the Compass Page or Highway Page:

1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.

2. Use the

3. Highlight the ‘Highway Page’ or ‘Compass Page’ ﬁ eld and press

4. Select ‘On’ and press

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Display Tab.

ENTER/MARK.

Highway Page

(Marine Mode)

Optional Highway Page

(Automotive Mode)

ENTER/MARK.

Main Pages Overview

Active Route Page

(Marine Mode)

Current Route Page (Automotive Mode)

NOTE: Keep in mind that in Automotive

Mode the Current Route Page only

appears during active navigation.

Position Data Page

(Marine Mode)

Trip Computer Page (Automotive Mode)

Basic Operation

Finding an Item

Find Menu

without additional BlueChart or MapSource maps installed

Using the Find Menu

The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. You can access the Find Menu by pressing the FIND key. After you press FIND, the unit searches for items from your current location or from another location on the map. The unit then displays the results.

The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories: Waypoints, Cities, Exits, and Tide Stations. Additional categories are displayed depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card inserted into the unit. Your position or the map pointer must be within the map outline area to search for information from the BlueChart or MapSource data.

To ﬁ nd a waypoint or other item from your current location:

1. From any page, press FIND. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired category from the list and press ENTER/MARK.

2. Using the item’s information page automatically opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route ( Go To) the item.

ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired item from the list and press ENTER/MARK. The

To ﬁ nd an item from another location through the Find Menu:

1. From any page, press FIND. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired category from the list and press ENTER/MARK.

2. Press

3. Select a reference position on the map and press

MENU. Highlight ‘ Near Other’ and press ENTER/MARK. If you are actively following a route,

you may also choose ‘ Near Current Route’, ‘ Near Next’, or ‘ Near Destination’.

ENTER/MARK. The list changes to display items

nearest to the new map position.

Naviad search result list

To ﬁ nd an item from another location through the Map Page:

1 From the Map Page, use the ARROW KEYPAD to pan to the desired location and press FIND.

2. Using the

3. Using the item’s information page automatically opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route (Go To) the item.

ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired category from the list and press ENTER/MARK.

ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired item from the list and press ENTER/MARK. The

Viewing the Information Page

Each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. The information page displays

a variety of information about the map item.

To view details about an item:

1. With the desired item highlighted in the search results list, press ENTER/MARK.

An Information page appears with details about the item in a tabbed format. Depending on the

type of item, additional options are available for viewing the item on the Map, viewing notes on a MapSource or BlueChart map, viewing a tide chart, viewing the list of maps on your data card, and viewing the next item in the search results list.

Using the Find From Feature

The Find option also supports a “ﬁ nd from” feature that allows you to center your search around an item which you have just found. For example, you search for ‘Restricted Areas’ and the search shows an “Anchoring Prohibited” search result. If you press FIND again, you will see “From Anchoring Prohibited” as the new search from point. You may also use the Find feature to center your search from any waypoint, route list entry, map item or tide station. Highlight the item you want to Find ‘from’, and press the FIND key.

Basic Operation

Finding an Item

Exit Information Page

Basic Operation

Finding an Item

Recently Found Page: Find History

Recently Found Items

The Recently Found page displays a list of the items you have searched for or gone to recently. Press

MENU to display the Options Menu for the ‘Recently Found Items’.

Show Find History – allows you to toggle between displaying the items you have searched for recently

(‘Find History’) and the items you have recently created a Go To for (‘ Goto History’).

Remove Point – removes the point that is highlighted in the list.

Find Menu Options Menu

To view additional options for the Find Menu, press the FIND key and then press MENU. The fol-

lowing options are displayed:

Enable Auto Arrange – automatically arranges the Find Menu. ‘Disable Auto Arrange’ and ‘Restore Default’ options appear when you select ‘Enable Auto Arrange’.

Near Other – allows you to select a new location from which to compile the Find items lists. Using the

ARROW KEYPAD, move the map cursor to the desired location and press ENTER/MARK.

Data Card Information – shows information about the detailed map data stored on the data card, and

allows you to select which maps are displayed or not displayed on the Map Page.

Additional selections are included in the Options Menu when you are navigating:

Near Next – compiles the Find items lists based upon the next turn in the route.

Near Destination – compiles the Find items lists based upon the route destination.

Near Current Route– compiles the Find items lists based upon the active route.

Find Menu Options

when the unit is navigating

Going to a Destination in Marine Mode

Press the NAV/MOB key in on any page to begin navigating to a destination. There are four ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Point, Navigate Route, Navigate Track (TracBack), and MOB (Man

Navigating in Marine Mode

OverBoard) navigation. Once you are actively navigating, you will see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination on the Map page. When you are navigating in Automotive Mode, there are more options for navigation. Please refer to the “Navigating in Automotive Mode”, which follows this section.

Go To Point – allows you to select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu to navigate to.

Navigate Route – allows you to select a route to navigate.

Navigate Track ( TracBack) – allows you to select a saved track to navigate.

Stop Navigation – stops the present navigation.

MOB ( Man OverBoard) – creates a Man OverBoard waypoint and navigates to that location.

Go To Point

The ‘Go To’ function lets you select a destination point and quickly sets a direct course from your present position. If you have a point highlighted on a list or on the map and press NAV/MOB, ‘Go To <point name>’ appears in addition to ‘Go To Point’. The ‘Go To’ function can be accessed from any list of points, the Find Menu, or graphically from the map display.

To ‘Go To’ a highlighted map item:

1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the item you would like to navigate to on the Map Page.

2. Press

3. Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page. You can also use the Compass Page to help you

NAV/MOB. ‘Go To <point name>’ is added to the list of options and automatically highlighted.

If you have selected an area of the map that is not a map feature ‘Go To MAP Point’ is listed. Press

ENTER/MARK.

navigate to the point.

Basic Operation

Navigate Options in Marine Mode

Accessed by pressing NAV/MOB key

Navigate Options

with Map Feature highlighted

Basic Operation

Navigating in Marine Mode

To activate a ‘ Go To’ from the Find Menu:

1. Press the NAV/MOB key.

2. Use the

3. From the Find Menu, highlight ‘Waypoints’ and press

4. Select a waypoint from the list then press

5. The Waypoint Review Page automatically opens. With the ‘Go To’ button highlighted, press

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Go To Point’ and press ENTER/MARK. The Find Menu opens.

ENTER/MARK. (You may also choose to go to

other points, such as Cities or Tide Stations from this list. The steps vary only slightly from those listed for the waypoint.)

ENTER/MARK to display the Waypoint Review Page.

to begin navigation.

MARK

Navigate Route

The ‘Navigate Route’ option allows you to easily select a route from a list.

ENTER/

Waypoint Review Page

Activating a Go To using the Find Menu

To navigate a route:

1. Press the NAV/MOB key.

2. Use the

3. Use the

The Active Route Page automatically opens. With the ‘Go To’ button highlighted, press

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Navigate Route’ and press ENTER/MARK.

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired route and press ENTER/MARK.

to begin navigation.

ENTER/MARK

To stop route navigation:

1. Press the NAV/MOB key.

2. Highlight ‘Stop Navigation’ and press

ENTER/MARK.

For information about creating routes, refer to the “Using Routes” section later in this chapter.

Select Route

Select desired route from list

Navigate Track ( TracBack Navigation)

The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way. TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 300 turns and activating an inverted route along those points. Once activated, a TracBack route leads you back to the oldest stored track log point, so it is a good idea to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip. You must have saved an active track log (Saved Track) before you can navigate that route (TracBack).

For more information on setting up the Track options and saved tracks, see the “Track Tab” section.

To save the entire track log:

1. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Use the

3. Use the

4. A window pops up asking if you want to save the entire track log. To save the entire track, highlight

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Track’ from the vertical menu, then highlight the ‘Active’ tab to

the right.

ARROW KEYPAD to select ‘Save’ and press ENTER/MARK.

‘Yes’ and press

ENTER/MARK.

To activate a TracBack using the NAV/MOB key:

1. Press the NAV/MOB key, then highlight the ‘Navigate Track’ option and press ENTER/MARK.

2. Highlight the track you wish to navigate and press

3. Use the Arrow Keypad to select the point to which you want to navigate (TracBack to) and press

ENTER/MARK.

Basic Operation

Navigating in Marine Mode

Clearing the track log

To stop TracBack navigation:

1. Press the NAV/MOB key.

2. Highlight ‘Stop Navigation’ and press

Saving the entire track

ENTER/MARK.

Basic Operation

Navigating in Marine Mode

Navigate Options

Accessed by pressing NAV/MOB key

Man OverBoard conﬁ rmation screen

Once a TracBack has been activated, the GPSMAP 276C divides the track into segments called ‘ legs’. Up to 300 temporary ‘turns’ are created to mark the most signiﬁ cant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible. To get the most out of the TracBack feature, remember these tips:

• Always clear the track log at the point that you want to go back to (such as a dock or camp site).

• There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a TracBack route.

• The ‘ Record Mode’ option on the ‘Active’ tab of the Track Tab must be set to ‘Fill’ or ‘Wrap’.

• If the track log ‘ Interval’ option on the ‘Active’ tab is set to the ‘Time’ option, the route may not Navigate your exact path (keep the interval set to ‘Resolution’ for best performance).

• If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip, the TracBack draws a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed.

• If the changes in distance and direction of your track are too complex, 300 waypoints may not mark your path accurately. The receiver then assigns the 300 waypoints to the most signiﬁ cant points of your track and simpliﬁ es segments with fewer changes in direction.

Man OverBoard ( MOB)

The Man OverBoard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark your present position and create a

direct route back to that position for quick response to emergency situations.

To activate the MOB function:

1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key, or press the NAV/MOB key twice.

2. Press

ENTER/MARK to conﬁ rm and begin navigating to the MOB position.

Once a MOB has been activated, an ‘MOB’ waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit begins actively navigating to that point. Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and may be deleted like any other waypoint.

Going to a Destination in Automotive Mode

Press the NAV/MOB key in on any page to begin navigating to a destination. Automotive Mode pro-

vides the basic options as offered while navigating in Marine Mode, as well as several other options that

Navigating in Automotive

are especially helpful while you are navigating in Automotive Mode.

New Route – functions the same as ‘ Go To Point’ in Marine Mode navigation. Allows you to select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu to navigate to.

Navigate Route – allows you to select a route to navigate.

Navigate Track ( TracBack) – allows you to select a saved track to navigate.

Resume Navigation – restarts the present navigation.

The following options are also available when you press NAV/MOB while you are navigating a route.

Recalculate – initiates route recalculation based on your selection of ‘Faster Time’, ‘Shorter Distance’, or ‘Off Road’.

Navigate Options in Automotive Mode

Detour – creates a detour based upon the distance you select (‘1/2 mile’, ‘1 mile’, ‘2 miles’, ‘5 miles’, or ‘15 miles’). (Only displayed when you are navigating.) Press NAV/MOB again and select ‘Cancel Detour’ to end the detour.

Edit Vias – allows you to add points to travel through before you get to your destination. These are really helpful when looking for a gas station and planning an entire leg of a road trip.

Stop Navigation – stops the present navigation.

New Route

The ‘New Route’ option works the same as the ‘Go To’ function in Marine Mode. You can select a destination point from the Find Menu, and the unit quickly sets a direct course from your present position. If you have a point highlighted on a list or on the map and press NAV/MOB, ‘Go To <point name>’ appears in the Navigate List.

Navigate Options in Automotive Mode

Refer to the ‘Navigating in Marine Mode” section previously found in this manual.

Basic Operation

Mode

with Map Feature highlighted

Accessed by pressing NAV/MOB key

while navigating in Automotive Mode Accessed by pressing NAV/MOB key

Basic Operation

Navigating in Automotive

Mode

Add/Edit Vias Page

showing a via point before the destination

Navigate Route

The ‘Navigate Route’ option allows you to easily select a route from a list. Refer to the ‘Navigating in

Marine Mode” section previously found in this manual. Also refer to the “Using Routes” section.

Navigate Track ( TracBack Navigation)

The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way. Refer to the ‘Navigating in Marine Mode” section previously found in this manual. Also refer to the “Track Tab” section for more information on setting up the Track options and saved tracks.

Edit Vias

You can add via points (points through which you would like to travel) to your route using the ‘Edit Vias’ option. Via points are great for adding a stop at the gas station or bank to your route. They are really helpful when planning a long trip.

To add via points to your route:

1. While navigating your route, press the NAV/MOB key. The Navigate menu opens.

2. Use the

3. From the pop-up window, highlight either ‘Use Map’ or ‘Find’ and press

4. If you selected ‘Use Map’, use the

If you selected ‘Find’, select an item from the Find Menu as discussed in the “Finding an Item” section

5. The new point is added to the route as displayed in the Add/Edit Vias Page. Continue steps 2 through

ARROW KEYPAD to select ‘Edit Vias’ and press ENTER/MARK.

ENTER/MARK.

ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired item on the map and press

ENTER/MARK.

found previously in this manual. Remember you can press the open to ﬁ nd an item near another location, such as the destination.

4 until you have added all of the vias that you want. Highlight ‘Done’ and press apply the new vias to the route.

MENU key while the Find Menu is

ENTER/MARK to

Creating a Route

The Garmin GPSMAP 276C lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The ﬁ rst way is to select waypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create the route. The second way is by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page, allowing you to see each route point graphically on-screen as you create the route.

To create a route using the Find Menu:

1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page.

2. Use the

3. Press the

Or Highlight the ﬁ rst available blank route slot and press

4. The Route Review Page automatically opens, displaying a blank route. Press

5. The Find Menu opens. Using the methods discussed in the “Finding an Item” section of this manual,

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Route’ from the vertical list of tabs.

MENU key to display the Route Options Menu. Select ‘New Route’ and press ENTER/

MARK

ENTER/MARK.

ENTER/MARK to ﬁ nd

items to add to the route.

select waypoints and/or points of interest to add to your route. When the item information page is open, highlight ‘OK’ and press added all of the points to the route.

ENTER/MARK to add the point to the route. Repeat until you have

Basic Operation

Using Routes

Creating a new route

Creating a new route on Route Review Page

Basic Operation

Using Routes

Route Review Page Options Menu

Creating a new route on the map

To create a route graphically:

1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu Page. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Route’ from the vertical list of tabs.

2. Press the

ENTER/MARK.

Or Highlight the ﬁ rst blank slot in the Route List page and press

3. On the Route Review Page, press the

4. Use the

5. Use the selected an area of the map that is not a feature or waypoint, a new waypoint is created for that location. Press ENTER/MARK on the New Waypoint Page to save the location as a waypoint and continue adding points to your route. You can edit the properties of this waypoint as you can with any waypoint. Refer to the “Using Waypoints” section of this manual for more information.

Repeat until you have added all points to the route. As you add each point to the route, the top

of the map shows the waypoint/map item name, bearing and distance from your location, and coordinates of the cursor. The bottom of the map displays the number of available and used points. A route line appears on the map to indicate each completed leg, and a dotted line appears to indicate the distance and bearing from the last route waypoint to the map pointer location.

6. When ﬁ nished press as Text’ and press ENTER/MARK to view the Route Review Page.

MENU key to display the Route Options Menu. Select the ‘New Route’ option and press

ENTER/MARK.

MENU key to open the Route Review Page Options Menu.

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight ‘Edit on Map’ and press ENTER/MARK.

ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired map item and press ENTER/MARK. If you have

QUIT twice to return to the Route Review Page. Or, press MENU, highlight ‘Edit

Route Tab Options Menu

The Route Tab displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Access the Route Tab Options Menu by pressing the MENU button on the Route Tab. For more information, refer to the “Route Tab” section later in this manual.

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