Garmin GPS 72H Quick Start Manual

GPS 72H

quick start manual

See the Important Safety and

Product Information guide in

the product box for product
warnings and other important
information.

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)

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.”

397.8200 or [phone].

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.

If needed, the serial number of your
GPS 72H is located on the back of
the device in the lower right corner.

Optional Accessories

For a list of available accessories for
use with the GPS 72H, go to

http://buy.garmin.com.

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Internal

antenna

Battery
compartment

Buttons

Display

screen

Serial port
(under
weather
cap)

Mini-USB
port (under
weather
cap)

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.

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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 counter­clockwise,
and pull the
cover loose.

2. Insert the
batteries,
observing
polarity.

3. Replace the battery cover.

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.

The bars on the GPS Information
page indicate satellite strength. When

the bars are lled in, the GPS 72H

has acquired satellite signals.

Turning the Device On
and Off

1. Press to turn the device on.

2. Press and hold
device off.

to turn the

GPS 72H Mount

To install and use the marine mount,
see the GPS 72H Owner’s Manual.

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Adjusting the Backlight

1. Press and quickly release .

2. Adjust the brightness and contrast
using the rocker.