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GPS 72H
owner’s manual
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Introduction
Introduction
See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in
the product box for product
warnings and other important
information.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “press”
something, press the buttons on
the device. Use the rocker to select
something in a list, and then press
ENTER.
The small arrows (>) used in the
text indicate that you should select a
series of items in order, for example,
“Press PAGE > ENTER > select
TRACKS.”
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Tips and Shortcuts
To return to the Main Menu
•
from any page, press the MENU
button twice.
To extend battery life, turn off
•
the GPS when not using the
device for navigation. For more
information, see page 41.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration.
Connect to our Web site at
http://my.garmin.com. Keep the
original sales receipt, or a photocopy,
in a safe place.
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Introduction
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if
you have any questions while using
your GPS 72H. In the USA, go to
www.garmin.com/support, or contact
Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397.8200 or (800) 800.1020.
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click Contact Support
for in-country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
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Serial Number
The serial number is located on the
back of the device in the lower right
corner.
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories, go
to http://buy.garmin.com.
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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction .......................... i
Manual Conventions ....................i
Tips and Shortcuts .......................i
Product Registration ....................i
Contact Garmin ..........................ii
Serial Number.............................ii
Optional Accessories ..................ii
Getting Started .................... 1
Installing the Batteries ............... 2
Buttons ...................................... 3
Turning the Device On and Off .. 4
Using the Rocker ....................... 4
Attaching the Wrist Strap ........... 5
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5
Adjusting the Backlight .............. 5
Using the GPS 72H ............. 6
Creating and Using Waypoints .. 6
Using GO TO ............................. 9
Using Tracks .............................. 9
Creating Routes........................11
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The Main Pages ................ 13
Map Page ................................ 14
Compass Page ........................ 16
Highway Page ......................... 17
Active Route Page ................... 18
GPS Information Page............. 19
Settings ............................. 20
Trip Computer .......................... 20
Tracks ...................................... 21
Points....................................... 21
Routes ..................................... 22
Proximity .................................. 22
Celestial ................................... 23
System Info.............................. 23
Setup ....................................... 24
Data Field Options ................... 30
Marine Navigation............. 34
Mounting the GPS 72H............ 34
Receiving Marine Data ............ 37
Connecting the Power/Data
Cable ..................................... 38
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Introduction
Appendix ........................... 40
Connecting Your Device to a
Computer .............................. 40
Battery Information .................. 41
Cleaning the Display Screen ... 41
Resetting the GPS 72H ........... 41
Specications .......................... 42
Software License Agreement... 44
Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) .................................... 44
Index .................................. 45
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Getting Started
Getting Started
Internal
antenna
Buttons
Display
screen
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Battery
compartment
Serial port
(under
weather
cap)
USB
miniport (under
weather
cap)
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Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
The GPS 72H operates on two AA
batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries. Use precharged
NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results.
To install the batteries:
1. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise, and pull the cover
loose.
D-ring
Locking
Battery
compartment
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pin slot
2. Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Long-Term Battery Storage
Remove the batteries when you do
not plan to use the GPS 72H for
several months. Stored data is not
lost when the batteries are removed.
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Getting Started
ZOOM IN
GO TO/
MOB
Power
QUIT
Rocker
Buttons
QUIT—press to return to the
previous page and cycle through the
main pages in reverse order.
Power—press and hold to turn the
device on or off. Press and release to
adjust the backlight.
GO TO/MOB—press to begin or
stop navigation to a waypoint. Press
and hold (man overboard function) to
store the current location and begin
ZOOM OUT—press to zoom the
map out.
PAGE—press to cycle through the
main pages.
MENU—press and release to view
the menu for the current page. Press
twice to view the Main Menu.
ENTER/MARK—press to select
an menu item, data eld, or option.
Press and hold to save your current
location.
ZOOM
OUT
PAGE
MENU
ENTER/
MARK
navigation to that point.
Rocker—rock up, down, right, and
ZOOM IN—press to zoom the map
left to move through page items.
in.
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Getting Started
Turning the Device On and Off
1. Press to turn the device on.
2. Press and hold
device off.
to turn the
Using the Rocker
Use the rocker to:
Move through lists.
•
Highlight elds, on-screen
•
buttons, or icons.
Move the map pointer.
•
Add or edit text and numbers.
•
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To edit text using the rocker:
NOTE: The following example
shows how to edit a waypoint name
on the Mark Waypoint page.
1. Highlightthenameeldusingthe
rocker, and press ENTER.
2. Press the rocker left to clear the
nameeld.
3. Press the rocker up to scroll
throughthelisttondnumbersor
letters.
4. Press the rocker right to enter the
next letter.
5. Press
ENTER when completed.
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Attaching the Wrist Strap
1. Place the loop of the wrist strap
through the slot opening at the
bottom of the device.
2. Route the strap through the loop,
and pull it tight.
The bars on the GPS Information
Page indicate the satellite strength.
When the bars are lled in, the GPS
72H has acquired satellite signals.
For more information, see page 19.
Adjusting the Backlight
1. Press and quickly release .
2. Use the rocker to adjust the
brightness and contrast.
Brightness Contrast
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
1. Go outdoors to an open area,
away from tall buildings and trees.
2. Turn on the device. Acquiring
satellite signals can take a few
minutes.
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To adjust the backlight time:
1. From the Main Menu, select
Setup > Backlight Timeout.
2. Select the amount of time the
backlight stays on, and press
ENTER.
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Using the GPS 72H
Using the GPS 72H
Creating and Using Waypoints
Waypoint
symbol
Waypoint
name
Waypoints are locations or
landmarks you record and store
in your GPS 72H. You can add
waypoints to routes, and you can
navigate directly to a selected
waypoint.
You can create waypoints using
three methods. You can mark your
current location, create a waypoint
on the map, or enter coordinates for a
waypoint manually.
Marking Your Current
Location
You must have a valid position x to
mark your current location.
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Mark Waypoint Page
To mark your current location:
1. Press and hold MARK until the
Mark Waypoint page appears.
2. A default three-digit name and
symbol are assigned to the new
waypoint.
To accept the waypoint with
•
the default information, select
OK.
To change the waypoint
•
information, select the
appropriateeld.Aftermaking
changes, select OK.
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Using the GPS 72H
Creating Waypoints Using
the Map
1. On the map page, use the rocker
to move the map pointer to the
map area you want to mark.
2. Press
3. Select
ENTER to capture the map
pointer location and open the new
Waypoint page.
OK.
Creating Waypoints using
existing Coordinates
1. Press and hold ENTER to display
the Mark Waypoint page.
2. SelecttheLocationeld.
3. Using the rocker, enter the new
location coordinates.
4. Press
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ENTER.
Editing Waypoints
You can edit waypoints to change the
symbol, name, note, location, and
the elevation. You can also select the
option to show the waypoint name
on the map.
To edit a waypoint:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Points > Waypoints.
2. Select the waypoint you want to
edit.
3. Use the rocker and the
button to make changes.
4. Select
OK.
ENTER
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To delete a waypoint:
1. From the Waypoints page, select
the waypoint you want to delete.
2. Press
MENU > select Delete
Waypoint > Yes.
NOTE: When you delete a
waypoint, you cannot recover it from
the GPS 72H.
Projecting a Waypoint
Create a new waypoint by projecting
the distance and bearing from one
location to a new location.
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To project a waypoint:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Points > Waypoints.
2. Select the waypoint you want to
project. The Waypoint Information
page opens.
3. Press
4. Enter the distance and bearing
5. Select
MENU > select Project
Location to open the Project
Location page.
to the projected waypoint in the
appropriateelds.
Save.
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Using the GPS 72H
Using GO TO
Press GO TO at any time to quickly
nd a waypoint.
1. Press GO TO.
2. Select
3. Select the desired waypoint.
Man Overboard
In the event of a person falling off
your boat, press and hold MOB to
store your current location. Select
Yes to begin navigating to that point.
Waypoint.
Using Tracks
The tracks feature creates an
electronic bread-crumb trail, or
“track log,” on the Map page as
you travel. The track log contains
information about points along its
path.
The track log starts recording as soon
as the GPS 72H acquires satellite
signals. The percentage of memory
used by the current track log appears
at the top of the Tracks page.
To clear the track log:
1. Press MENU twice to open the
Main Menu.
2. Select
3. Select
Tracks.
Clear > Yes.
For more information on Marine
navigation, see pages 34–39.
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Using the GPS 72H
To set up a track log:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Tracks.
2. Select
MENU > Setup Track
Log.
Wrap When Full—the track
•
log records over the oldest
data with new data.
Record Method—select a
•
track recording method. Select
Distance, Time, or Auto.
If your recording method is
time or distance, enter the
specictimeordistance
interval. Select Auto to
record the tracks at a variable
rate to create an optimum
representation of your tracks.
Interval—select a track log
•
To save the entire track log:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Tracks.
2 Select
Save > Entire Log.
To save a portion of the track
log:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Tracks.
2. Select
Save.
3. Select the portion of the track log
to save from the list.
4. Select
OK.
To view a track on the map:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Tracks.
2. Select a track to view.
3. Select
Map.
recording rate. Recording
points more frequently creates
amore-detailedtrack,butlls
the track log faster.
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Using the GPS 72H
Navigating a Saved Track
TracBack® navigation uses
Track points in a saved track to
automatically create a route.
To use the TracBack feature:
1. Select a saved track from the
Tracks page.
2. Select
3. Select
TracBack.
Original or Reverse.
On the Active Track page, TracBack
Creating Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints
that lead you to your destination.
A route must have at least two
waypoints and can have as many
as 50. The GPS 72H can store up
to 50 routes. Create or modify a
route using the Routes page, and
add waypoints to a route. You can
also create routes using MapSource®
mapping.
is listed as the name of the track.
To create a waypoint on a saved
track:
1. Select a saved track from the
Tracks page.
2. Select Map.
3. Use the rocker to position the map
pointer to a track point that you
want to mark as a waypoint.
4. Press ENTER.
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To create a route:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Routes.
2. Select
3. Press
4. Select
5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add
6. Press
New.
MENU to add a waypoint
from the map or from your saved
waypoints.
OK to add it to the route.add it to the route.
additional waypoints to the route.
MENU > select Start
Navigation.
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Navigating a Route
To navigate a saved route:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Routes.
2. Select a saved route.
3. Press
MENU > select Start
Navigation.
Editing a Route
Use the Route page to edit, change
the route name, and review route
points.
To change the name of the route:
1. Press MENU twice > select
Routes.
2. Select a saved route.
3. Select the route name at the top
of the Route page.
4. Use the rocker and the
button to change the name of the
route.
ENTER
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The Main Pages
All of the information needed to
operate your device is found on the
ve main pages: the GPS Information
page, the Map page, the Compass
•
•
•
page, the Highway page, and the
Active route page.
•
The Main Pages
Press the PAGE button to
navigate through the main pages.
Press MENU to access the menu
for these pages.
Use the rocker and the ENTER
button to select the option you
want to change.
Press MENU twice to access the
Main Menu.
GPS Information
Page
Active Route
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Map Page Compass Page
Highway Page
Page
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The Main Pages
Map Page
Data
Fields
Position
icon
Zoom
scale
Map Page
Your position on the map is
represented by (position icon). As
you travel, the position icon leaves a
track log (trail). Waypoint names and
symbols are also shown on the map.
NOTE: Press OUT to zoom out or
IN to zoom in.
To view the map with north up:
1. From the Map page, press
MENU.
2. Select
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Setup Map > General >
Orientation > North Up.
Map
pointer
To clear a track log:
1. From the Main Menu, select
Tracks > Clear.
2. Select
Yes.
As you move the map pointer on the
Map page, the distance, bearing, and
location of the map pointer appear at
the top of the map.
To measure the distance
between two map points:
1. From the Map page, press MENU
> select Measure Distance.
2. Move the map pointer to another
location on the map. The total
distance between the two points
appearsinthedataelds.
To change the data elds on the
Map page:
1. Press MENU > select Setup
Page Layout.
2. Select the size and number of
rowsofdataeldsyouwantto
show on the map.
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To change a data eld:
1. Press MENU > select Change
Data Fields.Therstdataeldis
selected.
2. Press
3. Selectadataeld.
4. Use the rocker and the
ENTER to see the list
ofdataelds.Fordataeld
descriptions, see pages 30–33.
ENTER
button to change additional data
elds.
Map Orientation
North Up orients the map like a
paper map. Track Up orients the map
in the direction of travel.
1. Press MENU > select Setup Map
> General.
3. Select
4. Use the rocker and the
Orientation.
ENTER
button to change map orientation.
Map Page Options
Full Screen Map—hides the data
elds and expands the map to
include the entire screen.
Measure Distance—allows you to
measure the distance between two
points. For more information, see
page 14.
Setup Page Layout—allows you to
select the number of data elds rows
and the size of text used in the elds.
Change Data Fields—allows you to
select the type of data that you want
to display in the data elds. For data
eld descriptions, see pages 30–33.
Setup Map—contains the Map page
setup features, which are arranged on
a tab menu.
General Tab—allows you to
•
customize the detail level, the
orientation, and zoom level of
the map.
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The Main Pages
Map Tab—you can turn on or off
•
MapSource®, customize latitude
and longitude grid distance, and
customize the grid labels.
Waypoint Tab—size and zoom
•
Compass Page
The Compass page guides you to
your destination with a graphic
compass display and a bearing or
course pointer.
setting for Waypoints and Active
Route Waypoints.
Point Tab—size and zoom
•
setting for Navaids, Points of
Interest, Geo, and Exit option.
Line Tab—Zoom scale settings
•
for Track Log, Saved Tracks,
Active Route, and the Off/On
setting for the Bearing Line.
City Tab—Text and Zoom scale
•
settings for Large City, Medium
City, Small City and Small Town.
Other Tab—On/Off settings for
•
the Accuracy Circle and Heading
Line.
Vertical
line
Bearing
pointer
Compass Page
The rotating compass ring indicates
the direction you are heading. The
bearing and course pointers indicate
the direction (bearing to or course of
travel) to your destination, relative
to your current heading direction.
Choose a bearing pointer or course
pointer for guidance.
To restore Map page defaults, select
MENU > Setup Map > MENU >
Restore Defaults.
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Compass Page Options
Data Fields—selects the number
of data elds that appear on the
Compass page.
Change Data Fields—selects the
type of data you want to show in the
data elds.
Highway Page Options
Setup Page Layout—allows you to
select the text size and the number of
data elds rows.
Change Data Fields—allows you
to select the type of data you want to
appear in the data elds.
Setup Highway—the Highway
Highway Page
The Highway page is for navigating
when a straight line course can be
followed. To navigate using the
Highway page, just follow the road.
If the Highway moves to the right,
turn right until the triangle is aligned
with the White Line in the middle
of the Highway, and the Highway
is pointed toward the top of the
screen. When you are approaching
a turn, the message “Approaching
Turn” appears. As you approach your
destination, the message “Arriving at
Destination” appears.
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Setup features.
Setup Highway—the Line Tab
•
contains the On/Off settings for
Active Leg, Active Route, Track
Log and Saved Tracks.
Active Leg—when set to Off,
◦
the Active Leg of the graphic
highway does not appear.
Active Route—when Off is
◦
selected, the graphic highway
does not appear.
Track Log—when Off is
◦
selected, the Track Log does
not appear.
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Saved Tracks—when Off is
◦
selected, Saved Tracks will
does not appear.
Waypoint—the Waypoint Tab
•
contains the On/Off settings for
Next, Route, and Other.
Next—determines if the next
◦
waypoint in a Route appear.
If On is selected, you will
see the next waypoint in the
Route. If On is selected and
the Route option is set to Off,
only the Next Waypoint in the
Route appears.
Route—determines if the
◦
waypoints in a Route appear.
If set to Off, Route Waypoints
will not be on the Graphic
Highway.
Other—determines if nearby
◦
waypoints appear.
Active Route Page
If you are navigating a route, the
Active Route page displays the route
information.
Active Route Page options
Use Map—switches to map page.
Add Waypoint—allows you to add
an existing waypoint to the active
route.
Remove Waypoint—allows you to
remove a waypoint from the active
route.
Reverse Route—reverses the active
route, placing the last waypoint at
the top of the list.
Plan Route—to plan a route, enter
Speed, Fuel Flow, Depart Time,
and Depart Date for future planned
routes. Fuel Flow is measured in
units per hour.
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The Main Pages
NOTE: Consult your vehicle’s
owner’s manual for performance
specications.
The Active Route page and the Route
page display your trip information
for each leg of the route, which
includes Course, ETA, Fuel to point,
Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and
Sunset at point location, Time to
Point, and Leg Distance. To show a
specic eld, use the rocker to move
through the elds.
Stop Navigation—stops navigation
of active route.
Receiver
status
Satellite
location
Date
GPS Information Page
GPS Information Page
Options
Start/Stop Simulator—enables you
to turn the GPS simulator on or off.
Track Up/North Up—indicates
whether satellites are shown with
Data elds
Signal
strength
Time
Location
the rings oriented with North toward
GPS Information Page
The GPS Information page displays
your speed, elevation, the estimated
accuracy, receiver status, satellite
locations, satellite signal strength,
the date, the time and the GPS
receiver’s current location.
the top of the screen or your current
track toward the top of the screen.
New Elevation—use to enter a
different elevation.
New Location—use if you have
moved the GPS 72H more than 600
miles (1,000 km).
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Settings
Settings
The Main Menu contains settings
and features not found on the main
pages and sub-menus. The Main
Menu is accessible from any page
by pressing MENU twice. To select
a menu item or customize an option,
use the rocker and the ENTER
button.
Menu
options
Used
memory
Backlight
indicator
Main Menu Page
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Battery
power
Trip Computer
For information on the data elds on
the Trip Computer page, go to page
30–33.
Trip Computer Options
From the Trip Computer page, press
MENU > select option.
Reset Trip—resets all data elds
except maximum speed and the
odometer to zero.
Reset Max Speed—resets the Max
Speed data eld to zero.
Reset Odometer—resets the
Odometer data eld to zero.
Trip Computer Page
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Settings
Tracks
Tracks Options
From the Tracks Main Menu page,
press MENU > select option.
Delete Saved Track—deletes a
saved track.
Delete All Tracks—deletes all saved
tracks.
Setup Track Log—the Track Log
Setup menu appears.
Record—Off, Wrap When Full
•
or Stop When Full. If Wrap
When Full is selected, when track
memory is full, the oldest track
point will be deleted and a new
point added at the end.
Record Method—set to Auto,
•
Time, or Distance.
Interval—selects or enters an
•
interval for the record method.
•
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For more information on tracks, see
page 9.
Points
Waypoints are selected and created
from the Points page.
Waypoint Options Menu
Find By Name / Find Nearest—
select waypoint list search list
method.
Find Nearest—displays a list
containing the nearest waypoints
within a 100 mile radius. The nearest
waypoint is at the top of the list.
Find By Name—displays a list
containing all user waypoints.
You have the option of entering a
waypoint name in the data eld or
scrolling through the list.
When you enter a waypoint name,
the device updates the waypoint list
to show waypoint names with the
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Settings
entered letters. You can continue to
enter the name, or press ENTER to
scroll through the list.
Delete Waypoint—deletes the
selected waypoint.
Delete By Symbol—deletes all
waypoints with the same symbol as
the selected waypoint.
For more information on waypoints,
see page 6.
Routes
Routes Page Options
Start/Stop Navigation—starts or
stops the navigation of a route.
Copy Route—copies a selected
route.
Delete Route—removes the selected
route.
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Delete All Routes—removes all
routes from the Routes page.
For more information on Routes, see
page 11.
Proximity
Proximity waypoints alert you when
approaching a predetermined area.
When you place a waypoint in the
Proximity List, you enter a Radius
that determines when a Proximity
Alarm appears. You can turn the
Proximity Alarm on or off.
Proximity Options
Add Waypoint—displays the Points
menu. Select a point to insert into the
Proximity List. With the Radius eld
selected, press ENTER, and enter a
radius for an alert to appear. You can
also add a waypoint by highlighting
the dashed entry line and pressing
ENTER.
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Settings
Remove Point—removes a selected
waypoint from the Proximity List.
Remove All—removes all waypoints
from the Proximity List.
Celestial
The Celestial menu allows you to
view Sun and Moon or Hunt and
Fish information.
Sun and Moon
The Sun and Moon page shows
sunrise time, sunset time, moonrise
time, moonset time, and the moon
phase for a specied date.
Hunt and Fish
The hunting and shing almanac
provides the predicted best dates and
times for hunting and shing at your
current location.
To view Hunt and Fish page:
Select Hunt and Fish to
•
viewthehuntingandshing
predictions for your current
location.
Use the rocker and the
•
ENTER button to change the
date and location.
System Info
Select System Info to see the
To view the Sun and Moon Page:
Select Sun and Moon to view
•
the Sunrise/Sunset and Moon
phases.
Use the rocker and the
•
ENTER button to change the
date and location.
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software version and unit ID number
for your GPS 72H.
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Settings
Battery Saver—optimizes
Setup
The Setup menu is arranged in a tab
format. Each tab contains the settings
that determine how the GPS 72H
functions. Use the rocker and the
ENTER button to change settings.
General Tab
The General tab contains settings for
Receiver Mode, WAAS, Backlight
Time Out, Beeper, and Language.
•
the GPS 72H to save battery
power. You may experience
slower screen updates, but
you should notice a signicant
increase in battery life. When
in Battery Saver mode, the GPS
72H does not receive WAAS
satellite signals. For more battery
information, see pages 2 and 41.
Simulator—turns off the GPS
•
receiver and simulates satellite
reception.
WAAS—Wide Area Augmentation
System. Use the WAAS capability
to increase GPS 72H accuracy to
approximately three meters.
General Tab Page
Mode—allows you to choose from
the following operation modes:
Normal—default mode set from
•
the factory. Use this setting for
best performance.
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Backlight Timeout—sets the
amount of time the backlight stays
on.
Beeper—sets a beeper alert for
buttons and message, or message
only.
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Settings
Language—sets the screen language
for the GPS 72H.
Time Tab
The Time tab contains the specic
time settings.
Current Date—displays the current
date based on GPS data.
Current Time—displays the current
time based on your time settings and
GPS data.
Units Tab
The Units tab allows you to
customize the units used for
many different types of data. The
units apply to related data elds
throughout the GPS 72H.
Time Tab Page
Time Format—select either 12- or
24-hour format.
Time Zone—select the appropriate
time zone.
Daylight Savings Time—select
YES to use daylight saving time,
NO to ignore it, or AUTO to
automatically turn daylight saving
Elevation—select feet or meters for
elevation measurement.
Units Tab Page
time on and off.
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Settings
Depth—set to show in feet, fathoms,
or meters. The GPS 72H must
be connected to a NMEA device
specied in the time setting. To
change the time setting, go to page
25.
providing the DPT or DBT sentence.
For more information, see page 34.
Location Tab
The Location tab contains the
Distance and Speed—set to
nautical, statute, or metric.
Temperature—set to Fahrenheit or
Celsius.
settings for Location Format, Map
Datum, North Reference, and
Magnetic Variation. The settings are
used in elds throughout the device.
Direction Display—set to Numeric
Degrees, Cardinal Letters, or Mils.
This setting is used in all elds that
relate to direction.
Speed Filter—set to Auto or User
dened setting. If User is selected,
a Seconds eld appears. To enter a
user-dened setting, highlight the
Seconds eld, and press ENTER.
When nished, press ENTER to
save. When using a user-dened
setting, the GPS 72H averages
the speed and heading at the rate
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Location Tab Page
Location Format—allows you to
choose from 29 different formats.
Map Datum—describes geographic
positions for surveying, mapping,
and navigation, but are not actual
maps in the GPS 72H. There are over
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Settings
100 datums available. Only change
the Map Datum if you are using a
chart or a paper map that species a
different datum in the legend.
NOTICE: Selecting the
wrong map datum can result
in substantial position errors.
When in doubt, use the default
WGS 84 datum for best overall
performance.
North Reference—select the
reference used in calculating heading
information.
Auto—provides magnetic north
•
heading references which are
automatically determined from
your current location.
True—provides headings based
•
upon a true north reference.
Grid—provides headings based
•
magnetic variation at your current
location, and provides magnetic
north heading references based
on the value you entered.
NOTE: If User is selected, you must
periodically update the magnetic
variation at your present position.
NOTICE: Failure to update this
setting may result in substantial
differences between the
information displayed on your
GPS 72H and external references,
such as a magnetic compass.
Magnetic Variation—displays the
magnetic variation at your current
location. When you select User for
the North Reference setting, this
eld is used to enter the magnetic
variance.
on a grid north reference.
User—allows you to specify the
•
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Settings
Alarms Tab
The Alarms tab contains settings
for Anchor Drag, Approach and
Arrival, Off Course, Shallow Water,
and Deep Water. These settings
determine if a warning beep sounds,
and if an alarm message appears.
Alarms Tab Page
Anchor Drag—alerts you when the
boat has drifted more than the set
distance.
Approach and Arrival—alerts you
when you are approaching a turn or
arriving at your destination.
Automatic—alerts you
•
between 15 and 90 seconds
before reaching the destination,
depending on your speed.
Distance and Time—alerts you
•
at the specied distance or time.
Off Course—alerts you when you
are off course more than the set
distance.
Shallow Water—requires input from
a NMEA device supplying the DPT
sentence. The Shallow Water alarm
alerts you when the water depth is
less than the set depth. For NMEA
connection information, see page 38.
Deep Water—requires input from
a NMEA device supplying the DPT
sentence. The Deep Water Alarm
alerts you when the water is deeper
than the set depth. For NMEA
connection information, see page 38.
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Settings
Interface Tab
The Interface tab contains two elds:
Serial Data Format and USB.
the beacon receiver scan for an
available DGPS beacon or can
tune the beacon receiver to the
frequency and bit rate of a nearby
DGPS beacon.
NMEA—allows the GPS 72H
•
to transmit NMEA 0183, version
2.3 data. It also allows the GPS
72H to accept NMEA data from
Interface Tab Page
Serial Data Format—
communication settings between
the GPS 72H and other electronic
devices.
GARMIN—allows the GPS 72H
•
to communicate with GARMIN
software and other GARMIN
GPS devices.
GARMIN DGPS—allows the
•
GPS 72H to communicate with
another NMEA device, such
as an echo sounder. The baud
(speed of communication in bits
per second) appears in the Baud
eld. For NMEA connection
information, see page 38.
Text Out—allows the GPS 72H
•
to output simple text data.
RTCM In—allows the GPS 72H
•
to accept DGPS information from
a device supplying RTCM data in
an SC-104 format.
GARMIN Differential Correction
devices. The GPS 72H can have
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Settings
RTCM In/NMEA Out—allows
•
the GPS 72H to communicate
with a NMEA 0183, version
2.3 sentences, GPRMC,
GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV,
GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and
GPWPL. For NMEA connection
information, see page 38.
RTCM In/Text Out—allows
•
the GPS 72H to output simple
text data that includes date,
time, position, and velocity
information.
None—turns off all serial
•
communication.
USB—displays connectivity of
the device to a computer. For more
information, see page 40.
Data Field Options
The following table lists all of
the GPS 72H data elds and
descriptions.
Data Field Description
Accuracy The accuracy of
the GPS signal.
Bearing The direction
from your current
location to a
destination.
Course The direction
from your
starting location
to a destination.
Depth The depth of the
water. Requires
a NMEA
0183 device
connection to
acquire data.
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Settings
Data Field Description
Dist to
Destination
(distance)
The distance
from a current
location to a GO
TO destination or
nalwaypoint.
Dist to Next
(distance)
Distance from a
current location
to a GO TO
destination or the
next waypoint.
ETA at
Destination
(estimated time
of arrival)
Estimated
time you will
reach a GO TO
destination or
nalwaypoint.
ETA at Next
(estimated time
of arrival)
Estimated
time you will
reach a GO TO
destination or
next waypoint.
Data Field Description
Maximum
Speed
Moving
Avg Speed
(average)
Moving Trip
Timer
The maximum
speed.
Average speed
of the GPS 72H
while moving.
Total time the
GPS 72H has
been moving.
Off Course The distance (left
or right) you are
from the original
course (path of
travel).
Pointer Thedataeld
arrow points in
the direction you
are traveling.
Speed Displays rate of
current speed.
Elevation Height above
mean sea level
(MSL).
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Settings
Data Field Description
Time of Day Current time of
day based on
time settings.
See page 25.
Time to
Destination
The estimated
time required
to reach a GO
TO destination,
orthenal
waypoint in a
route.
Time to Next The estimated
time required
to reach a GO
TO destination,
or the next
waypoint in a
route.
To Course Direction you
Data Field Description
Total Avg
Speed
(average)
Average speed
of the GPS 72H
for both moving
and stopped
speeds since last
timer reset.
Total Trip
Timer
Total time the
device has been
in operation
since last reset
of the trip timers.
Track The direction
of movement
relative to a
ground position.
Trip Odometer A running tally of
distance traveled
since last reset.
See page 20.
must travel to
return to route.
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Settings
Data Field Description
Turn The angle
difference
(in degrees)
between the
bearing to your
destination and
current line of
travel. L means
turn left. R
means turn right.
(Velocity Made
Good) VMG
The speed at
which you are
closing on a
destination
along a route.
Data Field Description
Water Speed Speed of the
boat relative
to the water.
Requires a
NMEA 0183
device to acquire
data. See page
38.
Water
Temperature
The temperature
of the water.
Requires a
NMEA 0183
device to acquire
data. See page
38.
(estimated time
of arrival). See
page 38.
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Marine Navigation
Marine Navigation
The GPS 72H can be used for marine
navigation, as either a handheld or a
mounted device.
Mounting the GPS 72H
NOTE: Your choice of fastener
hardware depends on the mounting
surface material.
Cradle
Bail mount
knob
A marine mount may be included
with your device, or it is available as
an optional accessory.
Hardware Needed for
Installation
Drill
•
Screwdriver (Phillips or at)
•
Three #8 machine bolts with
•
matching nuts and washers and
a 5/32 in. (4 mm) drill bit, or three
#8 self-tapping screws and a 1/16
Swivel base
Bail mount
Installing the Mount in a
Fixed Position
Select a location that provides
optimal viewing and allows easy
access to the keypad. Select a
mounting surface strong enough to
support the weight of the device and
protect it from excessive vibration
or shock.
in. (1.5 mm) drill bit.
NOTICE: Do not place the mount
in a location where the device is
exposed to extreme temperature
conditions.
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Marine Navigation
1. Remove the bail mount knob.
NOTE: If securing the base using
self-tapping screws, drill 1/16 in.
Bail mount
knob
(1.5 mm) starter holes at the
locations you marked. Starter holes
should be no deeper than half the
Bail mount
Swivel
base
2. Using the bail mount as a
template, mark the location of the
three pilot holes on the mounting
surface.
screw length.
4. Secure the bail mount with
three bolts or screws. Do not
overtighten.
5. Align the mounting hole on the
cradle with the holes on the bail
mount and secure it with the bail
mount knob.
Installing the Mount in a
Swivel Position
1. Remove the base knob. Set the
base knob and the swivel base
Bail mount
3. If you are securing the base with
machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in.
(4 mm) pilot holes.
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aside.
2. Remove the bail mount knob.
Separate the bail mount from the
cradle.
3. Using the swivel base as a
template, mark the location of the
three holes.
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Marine Navigation
Swivel
base
4. If securing the base with machine
bolts, drill three 5/32 in. (4 mm)
holes.
NOTE: If securing the base using
self-tapping screws, drill 1/16 in.
(1.5 mm) starter holes at the
locations you marked. Starter holes
should be no deeper than half the
screw length.
5. Secure the swivel base with
three bolts or screws. Do not
overtighten.
6. Align the mounting hole on the
cradle with the holes on the bail
mount and secure it with the bail
mount knob.
Adjusting the Viewing Angle
1. Tilt the GPS unit by loosening the
knob.
2. Rotate the entire bracket
assembly by loosening the bail
mount knob on the swivel base.
Knob
3. Select your preferred viewing
angle and tighten the knobs.
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Marine Navigation
Installing the Device into the
Mounting Bracket
1. Locate the groove on each side of
the device case.
2. Align the grooves on the device
with the corresponding tabs on
the device cradle and slide the
device downward into the bracket.
3. Secure the device in the cradle by
sliding the locking mount handle
to the left.
Receiving Marine Data
To receive VMG data, you must
be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible water-speed sensor. To
receive water temperature data, you
must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible temperature sensor.
NOTE: To receive water speed and
temperature information, connect a
water-speed and water-temperature
sensor to the device.
Locking
Groove
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handle
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Marine Navigation
>
>
Connecting the Power/Data Cable
The power/data cable connects the GPS 72H to a 8-35 volt DC system and
provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color
code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. The
replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp fuse.
Color
Red
Black
Brown
White
GPS 72H Power/Data Cable
Function
Power
Ground
Data Out (Tx)
Data In (Rx)
Interfacing
The following formats are supported for connection of external devices:
GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 version 2.3,
ASCII Text Output, and RTCM SC-104 input (version 2.0).
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Marine Navigation
+
-
>
>
>
>
The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output:
Approved sentences—GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL,
•
GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL.
Proprietary sentences—PGRME, PGRMZ, and PSLIB. The GPS 72H
•
also includes NMEA input with support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW
sentences.
Battery
WIRE
COLOR
RED
BLACK
BROWN
WHITE
8–32 Vdc
WIRE
RED
POWER GND
NMEA GND
Rx
Tx
NMEA 0183-
Compliant
Device
GPS 72H
Wiring the GPS 72H to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device
NOTE: Consult the installation instructions for your NMEA 0183-compliant
device to identify the Transfer (Tx) and Receiving (Rx) connections.
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Appendix
Appendix
Transferring Tracks, Routes,
or Waypoints
Connecting Your Device to a Computer
1. Plug the small end of the USB
cable into the mini-USB port on
the back of the device (under the
weather cap).
2. Connect the larger end of the
USB cable to an available USB
port on your computer.
NOTE: To check your connection,
press MENU twice > select Setup >
Interface > Connected.
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Tracks, routes, and waypoints can be
transferred between your device and
a computer using MapSource.
NOTE: For information about
MapSource, go to www.garmin.com.
To transfer tracks, routes,
or waypoints to and from
MapSource:
1. Connect your device to the
computer with a USB cable.
2. Open MapSource on your
computer.
3. Select tracks, routes, or
waypoints to transfer.
4. Click
Receive From Device
or Send To Device on the
MapSource Transfer menu.
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Appendix
Battery Information
WARNING: Do not use a sharp
object to remove user-replaceable
batteries. Contact your local waste
disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries.
Optimizing Battery Life
Cleaning the Display Screen
Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Use
water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass
lens cleaner. Apply the liquid to
the cloth and then gently wipe the
display screen with the cloth.
Use premium batteries for optimal
performance and maximum battery
life.
Consider the following suggestions
to maximize battery life:
Avoid excessive use of
•
Resetting the GPS 72H
If your GPS 72H stops functioning,
you can remove and then reinstall the
batteries to reset the device.
the backlight, which will
signicantly decrease battery life.
Select a shorter backlight
•
timeout. See page 24.
Turn off GPS when not using.
•
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Appendix
Specications
Physical
Size: W × H × D
1.2 ×2.7 × 6.2 in. (3.0 × 6.9 ×
15.75 cm)
Weight: 7.9 oz. (224 g)
Display: High-contrast FSTN, 4-level
gray scale display (120 × 160
pixels)
Case: Fully gasketed, oatable, high-
impact plastic alloy, waterproof
to IEC 529-IPX-7
Temp. Range: From 5°F to 140°F
(from -15°C to 60°C)
Acquisition Times: Approximately 3
seconds (hot start)
Approximately 32 seconds
(warm start)
Approximately 39 seconds (cold
start)
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
GPS Accuracy: *< 15 meters (49
feet) RMS 95% typical
DGPS (USCG) Accuracy: 3–5 meters
(10–16 ft), 95% typical
DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy: 3 meters
(10 ft.) 95% typical with DGPS
corrections
Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 knot RMS
Performance
steady state
Battery Life: 18 hours in Battery
Saver mode
Receiver: Differential-ready 12
parallel channel receiver
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Dynamics: 6 g
* Subject to accuracy degradation to
100m 2DRMS under the US DODimposed Selective Availability Program.
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Power
Batteries: Two 1.5-volt AA batteries
Source: 8–35V DC
Fuse: AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp
1
The temperature rating for the GPS 72H
may exceed the usable range of some
batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at
DGPS: 10 ft. (3 m) 95% typical
1
*
(WAAS) accuracy in North America.
Velocity: 0.1 meter/sec steady state
Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary (USB)
Data Storage Life: Indenite; no
high temperatures. Alkaline batteries lose
a signicant amount of their capacity
as temperature decreases. Use lithium
batteries when operating the GPS 72H in
below-freezing conditions. Extensive use
of screen backlighting will signicantly
reduce battery life.
Accuracy
GPS: <33 ft. (10 m) 95% typical
* Subject to accuracy degradation to
100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD
imposed Selective Availability (SA)
Program when activated.
*
Appendix
*
Wide Area Augmentation System
memory battery required
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Appendix
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE GPS 72H, YOU
AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to
use the software embedded in this device
(the “Software”) in binary executable
form in the normal operation of the
product. Title, ownership rights, and
intellectual property rights in and to the
Software remain in Garmin.
You acknowledge that the Software
is the property of Garmin and is
protected under 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 Garmin
and that the Software in source code
form remains a valuable trade secret of
Garmin. You agree not to decompile,
44 GPS 72H Owner’s Manual
disassemble, modify, reverse assemble,
reverse engineer, or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part
thereof or create any derivative works
based on the Software. You agree not to
export or re-export the Software to any
country in violation of the export control
laws of the United States of America.
Declaration of Conformity (DoC)
Hereby, Garmin, declares that this
GPS 72H is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
To view the full Declaration of
Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for
your Garmin product: www.garmin.com.
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Index
Index
A
accessories ii
active leg 17
Active Route page
adding waypoint 18
reversing route 18
stopping navigation
19
using the map 18
Alarms tab
anchor drag 28
approach and arrival
28
deep water 28
off course 28
shallow water 28
anchor drag 28
B
backlight 5
adjusting 5
timeout 5
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batteries
installing ii
optimizing life 41
saver mode 42
storage 2
type to use 2
bearing 30
beeper 24
buttons 3
C
Celestial menu
Hunt and Fish 23
Sun and Moon 23
cleaning device 41
Compass page
bearing pointer 16
change data elds 17
computer
checking connection
40
connecting to 40
contact information ii
current time 25
custom data elds 30
D
data elds
changing 14
descriptions 30
date 25
Daylight Savings Time 25
Declaration of Conformity
44
deep water 28
depth 26, 30
direction display 26
distance
measuring 14
distance and speed 26
E
elevation 25
ENTER button 3
G
Garmin Product Support
ii
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Index
General tab
backlight setting 24
language selection 25
mode 24
WAAS 24
GO TO button 9
GPS 72H
cleaning 41
connecting to
computer 40
data elds 30
resetting 41
specications 42
GPS accuracy 42
GPS information page
track up/north up 19
GPS simulator 19
H
Highway page
Active Route 17
change data elds 17
setup 17
track log 17
Hunt and Fish 23
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I
Interface tab
communication
settings 29
serial data format 29
USB 30
interfacing 38
L
language setting 25
location format 26
M
magnetic variation 27
Main menu
accessing 13
options 20–33
Main pages
Active Route page
18
Compass page 16
GPS information
page 19
Highway page 17
Map page 14
map datum 26
Map page
change data elds 15
full screen 15
measure distance 14
orientation 15
setup page layout 15
zoom scale 14
map pointer 14
MapSource
transferring routes 40
transferring tracks 40
transferring
waypoints 40
marine mount
installing 34–37
marine usage
interfacing 38
NMEA connection
38
MARK button 3
marking a location 6
measuring distance 15
mini-USB 1, 40
MOB button 3
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Index
N
navigating
route 12
saved track 11
stopping 15
new location 19
NMEA 29
wiring 39
north reference 27
North Up 19
O
odometer 20
off course 28
optional accessories ii
P
PAGE button 3
points 21
position icon 14
power/data cable 38
power button 3, 4
product registration i
projecting a waypoint 8
Proximity Alarm 22
proximity waypoints
adding 22
removing 23
R
registration i
reset max speed 20
resetting GPS 72H 41
reset trip 20
rocker 3, 4
routes
changing name 12
copying 22
creating 11
deleting 22
editing 12
options 22
transferring 40
RTCM 29
S
satellite signals
acquiring 5
signal strength 19
serial number ii
Setup menu
Alarms tab 28
General tab 24
Interface tab 29
Location tab 26
Time tab 25
Units tab 25
shallow water 28
simulator 24
software license
agreement 44
specications 42
speed lter 26
Sun and Moon 23
system information 23
T
temperature 26
time
date 25
daylight savings 25
format 25
time zone 25
TracBack 11
proximity list 22
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Index
tracks
clearing track log 7
deleting 21
navigating 11
setting up 10
transferring 40
Track Up 19
trip computer
resetting options 20
U
unit ID number 23
USB 40
V
VMG 33, 37
waypoints
creating 7
deleting 8
deleting by symbol
22
editing 7
nding nearest 21
options 21
projecting 8
transferring 40
wrist strap 5
Z
zoom 3
zoom scale 14
W
WAAS 24
Water Speed 33, 37
Water Temperature 33,
37
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