Garmin GPSMAP 176C, GPSMAP 176 User Manual

GPSMAP 176C/176

chartplotting receiver

quick
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Quick Start

Unit Overview

12-level Grayscale LCD Display with Backlight (176)

16-color T ransfl ective Display with Backlight (176C)

Backlit Keypad for easy night operation

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Port for optional Data Storage Card

External Power
and Computer Data Port

Battery Compartment

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To reinstall the battery lid, place the locking pin into
the slot and rotate the D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise.

To remove the battery lid, rotate the D-ring 1/4
turn counterclockwise, and pull away.

Quick Start

Battery Installation

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WARNING: It is very important to install ALL batteries with
the proper polarity, positive (+) or negative (-) orientation, as
indicated in the unit’s battery compartment. Batteries can leak
and cause personal injury and property damage if not installed
correctly.

The GPSMAP 176 uses 4 AA batteries, which can be Alkaline, rechargeable, Lithium or Ni-Cad.
Immediately after installing new batteries, turn the unit on to ensure that the unit’s power indicator
shows a fully charged battery condition (see page 49 of the Owner’s Manual). Replace all batteries at

TIP: The GPSMAP 176 saves user data in nonvolatile
memory and will not lose data when the batteries are changed
or if stored without batteries.

the same time. Do NOT mix new and used batteries. Do NOT mix Alkaline batteries with Lithium or
Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries.

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Quick Start

The IN key — adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in)

The OUT key — adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out)

Learning the Keypad

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The PAGE key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in sequence and returns
the display from a submenu page.

The QUIT key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in a reverse sequence,
re-saves the previous value in a data entry fi eld, or cancels an unintended function such as a
GOTO.

The ENTER key — selects a highlighted menu option. When entering data, it allows you to
initiate entry, and then to accept the selected value(s). It also marks the current location of a
waypoint when pressed and held for more than one second.

The MENU key — displays a menu of available options for the current page, Pressing the

MENU key twice will display the Main Menu.

The NAV/MOB key — displays the Navigation Menu. It also activates the MOB (Man

OverBoard) function when pressed and held for more than one second.

The FIND key — allows you to quickly access User Waypoints, Cities, Points of Interest,
Services and other items used for navigation.

The POWER key — is used to turn the unit on and off and to activate the backlight. It is
also used to adjust the contrast.

The ARROW KEYPAD — is used to select (highlight) menu options and enter data. It also
controls cursor movement on the Map Page.

This exercise provides you with the knowledge and skill to confi dently navigate the pages and
menus of your GPSMAP 176.

As you progress through this Quick Start and the Owner’s Manual, you will often be directed to
press a specifi c key or highlight a fi eld. When you are directed to press a key, you should press, then
release the key. If the key needs to be held down for a period of time, the instruction will tell you to do
so. The position of the highlight is controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD. When a fi eld is highlighted, a
dark strip will encompass the fi eld.

Turning the GPSMAP 176 On

To turn the unit on, press the POWER/BACKLIGHT key. The POWER/BACKLIGHT key is
labeled with a red light bulb. As the unit powers on a “Warning/Info Page” will be displayed. To
acknowledge that you have read and understand the warning, press the ENTER key.

Backlight and Contrast Adjustment

You may need to adjust the Backlight or Contrast to see the display better. To display the Backlight/
Contrast adjustment window, with the unit on, press the POWER/BACKLIGHT key.

To adjust the backlight level:

1. With the Backlight/Contrast adjustment window displayed, press the ARROW KEYPAD UP to
increase the brightness of the backlight, or DOWN to decrease the brightness of the backlight.

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2. Press the POWER/BACKLIGHT key. When the POWER/BACKLIGHT key is pressed repeatedly, the
backlight will cycle between ‘Off’, ‘the last setting’ and ‘full On’.

To adjust the contrast setting:

1. With the Backlight/Contrast adjustment window displayed, press the ARROW KEYPAD RIGHT to
increase the contrast (darker) or LEFT to decrease the contrast (lighter) setting.

Quick Start

Power On/

Backlight and Contrast

Backlight Contrast

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