Garmin 72H User Manual
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.
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.
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
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)
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.
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.
Getting Started
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.
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.
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
Using the GPS 72H
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.
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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