Garmin GPS 72 Quick Start Guide
GPS 72
Personal Navigator
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Internal Antenna
MOB
ZOOM
MARK
Quick Start
Unit Overview
Interface keys
120 x 160 Four Level
Gray, Backlight Display
Battery Compartment
External Data/Auxilary
Power Port
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Quick Start
Battery Installation
Please dispose of used
batteries properly!
Please dispose of used
batteries properly!
Remove the batteries from your GPS 72 if you don’t expect to
use it for several months. Be sure to observe the proper polarity
when inserting the batteries. Follow the battery manufacturer’s
instructions on the proper care and handling of the batteries.
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Turn D-ring 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise and remove cover
Installing the batteries
Installing the batteries:
1. Remove the Battery Cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pulling the
cover loose.
2. Check the battery polarity with the molded diagram in the battery compartment and install
the batteries inserting the end toward the spring fi rst.
3. Re-install the Battery Cover by reversing step 1.
Quick Start
Installing the Lanyard
To install the Lanyard:
1. Place the loop of the Lanyard through the
slot opening at the bottom of the GPS 72.
2. Route the strap through the loop and pull
tight.
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Quick Start
Interface Keys
MOB
ZOOM
MARK
The IN and OUT keys are used on the Map Page and the Plot Page. When pressed,
the IN key decreases the map scale or decreased the horizontal plot scale, allowing
you to view a smaller area with greater detail. When pressed, the OUT key increases
the map or horizontal plot scale allowing you to view a larger area with less detail.
The GOTO/MOB key is used to begin or stop navigation to a waypoint. If the
GOTO/MOB key is pressed and held down, the GPS stores the current location (a
man overboard point) and gives you the opportunity to begin immediate navigation to
that point.
The PAGE key will cycle you through the fi ve main display pages in sequence.
The POWER key is used to turn the unit on and off. To turn the unit off press
the POWER key and hold it. The POWER key is also used to display the adjustment
window for the backlight and contrast. To activate the backlight/contrast adjustment
window, press and release the POWER key.
The MENU key is used to display page option menus. If pressed twice, the Main
Menu will be displayed.
The QUIT key will cycle you through the fi ve main display pages in reverse sequence.
The QUIT key will end an operation in progress and display the previous page.
The ENTER/MARK key is used to activate a data fi eld or confi rm a selection. If the
ENTER/MARK key is pressed and held, the GPS 72 will store the current location and
display the Mark Waypoint page.
The ROCKER key, located in the center of the keypad, is used to control the Up/Down
and Left/Right movement of the cursor on the display pages and during data entry.
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