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Garmin GPSMAP 376C User Manual

GPSMAP® 376C
chartplotting receiver
owner’s manual
376C
© 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
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October 2006 Part Number 190-00508-00 Rev. C Printed in Taiwan
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 376C, which uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box; if any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your new navigation system, read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is organized into the following sections:
The Introduction contains the Table of Contents, Care Information, and Warnings.
The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit, how to turn the unit on, and how to simulate navigation.
The Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 376C in Marine Mode.
The Marine Mode Pages section reviews the main pages in Marine Mode.
The Automotive Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 376C.
The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews the main pages in Automotive Mode.
The Main Menu section describes features found on the Main Menu, and information on how to change settings.
The Using XM WX Weather section describes how to use XM WX Satellite Weather features on your GPSMAP 376C.
The Setting Up and Using Sonar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module with your GPSMAP 376C.
The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance information, and other product information.
An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................i
About This Manual ................................................................... i
Caring for the GPSMAP 376C ................................................ iv
Warnings .................................................................................. v
Important Information ............................................................ vi
Getting Started .....................................................................1
Unit Overview .......................................................................... 1
Charging the GPSMAP 376C .................................................. 2
Turning Your GPSMAP 376C On or Off ................................. 3
Adjusting the Backlight and Volume ..................................... 3
Getting Satellite Signals ......................................................... 4
Using the GPSMAP 376C Keypad .......................................... 7
Using the GPSMAP 376C ........................................................ 8
Using Simulator Mode .......................................................... 12
Marine Mode .......................................................................13
Marine Mode Pages ............................................................... 13
Navigating to a Destination .................................................. 14
Finding an Item ...................................................................... 17
Creating and Using Routes .................................................. 20
Creating and Using Waypoints ............................................ 24
Managing Your Tracks .......................................................... 34
Marine Mode Pages ...........................................................38
Compass Page ....................................................................... 45
Highway Page ........................................................................ 48
Active Route Page ................................................................. 50
Position Data Page ................................................................ 51
XM Audio Page ...................................................................... 52
Automotive Mode ..............................................................56
Automotive Mode Pages ....................................................... 56
Navigating to a Destination .................................................. 57
Following an Automotive Route ........................................... 63
Automotive Mode Pages ...................................................64
Map Page ................................................................................ 64
Current Route Page ............................................................... 65
Trip Computer Page .............................................................. 66
Main Menu ..........................................................................67
Main Menu Tabs ..................................................................... 67
GPS Tab .................................................................................. 68
Weather Tab ........................................................................... 68
XM Tab .................................................................................... 69
Route Tab ............................................................................... 70
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Points Tab .............................................................................. 70
Track Tab ................................................................................ 71
DSC Tab .................................................................................. 71
Sonar Tab ............................................................................... 75
Alarms Tab ............................................................................. 76
Calendar Tab .......................................................................... 78
Celestial Tab .......................................................................... 79
Message Tab .......................................................................... 83
Display Tab ............................................................................ 84
Sound Tab .............................................................................. 85
Using XM WX Weather ......................................................95
Viewing XM WX Weather ....................................................... 95
Setting XM WX Weather Options ......................................... 95
Using the Weather Tab .......................................................... 98
Finding Weather Information ............................................. 101
Setting Up and Using Sonar ...........................................103
Showing Sonar on the Map Page ....................................... 103
Using the Sonar Page ......................................................... 104
Setting Up Sonar ................................................................. 108
Understanding Sonar .......................................................... 112
Appendix ..........................................................................115
Specifications ...................................................................... 115
Optional Accessories .......................................................... 116
Installation Information ....................................................... 117
Satellite Information ............................................................ 122
What is Differential GPS (DGPS)? ..................................... 122
LORAN TD Setup ................................................................. 124
Map Datums and Location Formats .................................. 126
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ........................................... 127
Messages ............................................................................. 129
Data Field Options ............................................................... 131
Software License Agreement ............................................. 133
Product Registration ........................................................... 134
FCC Compliance .................................................................. 134
Limited Warranty ................................................................. 135
Weather Data Warranty ....................................................... 136
Index .................................................................................138
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS
Caring for the GPSMAP 376C
The GPSMAP 376C case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning.
Cleaning the Case
Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that might damage plastic components.
Cleaning the Screen
The GPSMAP 376C screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.
Storage
Do not store the GPSMAP 376C where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes might occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage could result. User information, such as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a computer (transferring it to MapSource).
Water Immersion
The GPSMAP 376C is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging.
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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 376C
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
• When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not obstruct the driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls, such as the steering wheel, foot pedals, or transmission levers. Do not place in front of or above any airbag. (See diagram).
Do not mount
where driver’s
field of vision is
blocked.
Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an airbag
field of deployment.
• When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs.
• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner.
Do not become
distracted by the unit while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent
viewing the unit’s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations.
• This unit is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety while driving.
• Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely.
• Use this unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
Warnings
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INTRODUCTION > WARNINGS
Important Information
MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003
requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more information on the applicability to this product, see www.erecycle.org.
Battery Warnings
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Contact your local waste department to properly dispose of the unit/ battery.
• Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location, such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day. To prevent damage, remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight, such as in the glove box.
• Do not incinerate.
• When storing the unit for a limited length of time, store within the following temperature range: -4˚ to 140˚F (-20˚ to 60˚C). When storing the unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: 32˚ to 77˚F (0˚ to 25˚C).
• Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range:
-4˚ to 131˚F (-20˚ to 55˚C).
NOTE: Refer to the Specifications section to determine if the lithium-ion battery in your specific Garmin product is replaceable.
If this unit contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the following warnings also apply:
• Do not recharge the battery out of the unit or disassemble the battery.
• Keep the used battery away from children. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery.
• Only replace with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
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INTRODUCTION > IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND BATTERY WARNINGS
GETTING STARTED
Unit Overview
The GPSMAP 376C is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator—perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in basemap, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. With the included GXM 30 antenna and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather, boaters will have constant access to NEXRAD radar, lightning, wind speed, wave direction, and more. In addition, the GPSMAP 376C offers XM Satellite Radio capabilities featuring more than 150 digital channels of commercial-free music; more than 30 channels of news, sports, talk, and entertainment; and more than 20 dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffi c & Weather.
External power
connector under
weather cap
USB/GXM 30 antenna connector under weather cap
Slot for optional data card
Battery pack. Press tab down
to remove battery pack for replacement, if necessary.
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation
GPS antenna
256-Color TFT display
with backlighting
Detachable GPS antenna
collapses for storage.
Be sure the antenna
is up (as shown here) to receive
satellite signals. See
the “Appendix”,
page 121, for
instructions on
removing the
antenna.
Serial number
Headphone/stereo jack
under weather cap
GPSMAP 376C Owner’s Manual 1
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW
Charging the GPSMAP 376C
Before using the GPSMAP 376C, you might need to charge the battery. Plug the power cable into an external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging.
To charge the unit’s battery:
1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. See the image on page 1 for connector location.
2. Align the notches and push the plug into the connector until fully seated.
3. Plug the 12-Volt adapter into an available AC outlet, or cigarette lighter receptacle if you have a cigarette lighter adapter. Use care when routing the cable; make sure it does not interfere with vehicle operation. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied.
TIP: Placing the unit in Charge Mode charges the unit more
quickly than when the unit is turned on and reduces draw on the vehicle/vessel battery.
When you turn on the GPSMAP 376C the power source indicator on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off battery power ( ), that the unit is charging ( ), or that an external power source is in use ( ).
Using Charge Mode
If you want to charge the battery when you are not using the unit, you can put the unit into Charge Mode.
To put the GPSMAP 376C in charge mode:
1. Connect the GPSMAP 376C to an external power supply.
2. Press and hold the POWER key. Instead of completely turning off, the GPSMAP 376C goes into Charge Mode.
NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the GPSMAP 376C draws a
small amount of current from the vehicle/vessel battery. To avoid discharging the vehicle’s battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in use for several days.
Over time, you might notice that the lithium-ion battery in the unit is not holding a charge any more. This is common for lithium-ion batteries. Contact Garmin or your Garmin dealer to order a battery pack replacement if you are experiencing battery charging issues.
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GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 376C
Turning Your GPSMAP 376C On or Off
Before you turn on the GPSMAP 376C, be sure the antenna is up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals.
The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 376C, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 376C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world.
To turn the GPSMAP 376C on and off:
1. Press and hold the POWER key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds and the Warning Page appears.
Warning Page
2. Read the warning, and then press ENTER to continue.
3. To turn off the GPSMAP 376C, press and hold the POWER key again.
Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
You can adjust the backlight to see the screen better. If you are using the external speaker with 12/24-Volt adapter cable with the GPSMAP 376C, or you have headphones plugged into the headphone jack, you can adjust the volume level of the audio output.
To adjust the backlight level or volume:
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness or press down to decrease. Press right to raise the volume or left to lower.
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/Volume adjustment window.
Backlight
adjustment slider
Volume
adjustment slider
Battery time remaining and power source indicator
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING YOUR GPSMAP 376C ON OR OFF AND ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT AND VOLUME
Getting Satellite Signals
After you turn on the GPSMAP 376C, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 376C is getting satellite signals, the GPS page shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites”.
GPS Tab
NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page might show
the wrong location, such as China. You need to wait a few more minutes to acquire satellites and find your current location.
Viewing GPS Status
The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars show what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether they are being tracked.
As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar. The numbers below each bar represent the particular satellite that is being received. Numbers above 33 indicate WAAS satellites.
The sky view shows a bird’s eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receiver’s last known position. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up), the inner circle represents 45º above the horizon, and the center point represents a position directly overhead. You can also set the sky view to a Track Up configuration, causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading. Press MENU to change the configuration of the sky view.
GPS Page
Receiver
status field
Sky view
Signal
strength bars
Power source
indicator
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS
The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:
• No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated.
• White signal strength bars—the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data.
• Green signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite.
When the GPSMAP 376C collects the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit updates the location, date, and time.
Receiver Status
The Receiver Status field shows one of the following conditions:
• Searching the Sky—the receiver is looking for satellites.
• AutoLocate—the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac was collected, which can take up to five minutes.
• Acquiring Satellites—the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location but has not acquired a fix.
• 2D GPS Location—At least three satellites were acquired and a two-dimensional position fix was calculated. “2D Differential” appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode, and a “D” appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected.
• 3D GPS Location—At least four satellites were acquired and a three-dimensional fix was calculated. “3D Differential” appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode, and a “D” appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected.
• Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix.
• Receiver Not Usable—the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset it.
• Simulating GPS—the receiver is in Simulator Mode.
• GPS Off—the GPS receiver is turned off.
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GPS Options
Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab. Press MENU to open the options menu.
Start/Stop Simulator—starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit.
Enable/Disable WAAS—enables or disables WAAS capability. See
page 123 of the “Appendix” for more information about WAAS.
Track Up Skyview/
North Up Skyview—orients the sky view
display on the GPS page to North up or Track up.
New Altitude
—allows you to manually enter your altitude.
New Location—allows you to enter a new location automatically or using the map.
GPS Tips
While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the map might appear different from where you actually are located. As soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location appears on the map.
Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver might take longer than normal to initialize and find your location.
The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended.
To learn about GPS, visit
www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/.
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Using the GPSMAP 376C Keypad
.
IN Key/OUT Key
• Press to adjust map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out) or a smaller area with more detail (zoom in).
PAGE/MODE Key
• Press to cycle through main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page.
• Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automotive Modes.
QUIT Key
• Press to cycle through main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry fi eld, or cancel an unintended function.
ENTER/MARK Key
• Press to select a highlighted option.
• Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint.
NAV/MOB Key
• Press to show the Navigate Menu.
• In Marine Mode, press and hold to start the MOB function.
In Automotive Mode, press and hold to show the
Next Turn page and announce the next turn when using the external speaker.
MENU/Wx Key
• Press to open the options menu for the current page.
• Press twice to show the Main Menu.
• Press and hold to toggle XM WX weather on or off on the Map Page.
POWER Key
• Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.
• Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume.
ROCKER
• Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or use to pan the arrow on the Map Page.
FIND Key
• Press to quickly search for and access user waypoints, cities, and other items used for navigation.
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C KEYPAD
Using the GPSMAP 376C
The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 376C is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. If the key needs to be held down for a period of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to do so. When a field is selected on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow.
The following terms are used throughout this manual:
• Highlight
—move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Moving the highlight to a given location allows you to make a selection, begin data entry, or scroll through a list.
• Field—the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. Select (highlight) a field using the
ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options.
• On-screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press ENTER to select the button.
• Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to appear
on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the
ROCKER.
• Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You
can change the settings, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults.
Highlighted field
Field
On-screen buttons
Cartography
The GPSMAP 376C has a built-in worldwide database. The unit shows cartography as long as chart information is available for the zoom scale you selected.
Optional preloaded Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 376C. With optional MapSource BlueChart information and BlueChart g2 you can view information that is not already preloaded.
See the Garmin Web site at
www.garmin.com/cartography/ for
compatible MapSource products.
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C
Selecting Options and Entering Data
To enter data and select options use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections.
To select an optional feature:
1. From any page, press MENU. An options menu shows a list of optional features specific to that page.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to the option you want to select.
3. Press ENTER to select the feature. Another window with more options might appear. If so, select an option and press
ENTER again.
To exit a menu or return to the previous setting:
Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward through your
steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page.
To select an on-screen button:
On a page with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to
highlight an on-screen button, and press ENTER.
On-screen
button
To mark your current location as a waypoint, press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint Page opens.
To enter data in a data field:
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and press ENTER to edit it.
2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous character. If there are two lines of data, keep pressing right on the ROCKER to go to the next line.
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C
Entering
data
TIP: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most
character field and press left on the ROCKER again.
3. Press
ENTER.
Not all fields are programmable. When you are on a page with fields that are not selectable, the highlight skips over them.
Restoring Default Settings
You can restore factory defaults for the following Main Menu tabs: Track, Alarms, Display, Sound, and Setup. For more information about the Main Menu, see the “Main Menu” section beginning on
page 67.
To restore
default settings:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab, and then press MENU to open the options menu.
Setup Tab Options Menu
3. Highlight Restore Default, and press ENTER.
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C
Using the Main Menu
Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 376C to access various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main Menu. For more information, see the “Main Menu” section on
page 67.
Main Menu
To select a tab from the Main Menu:
1. From any page, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab. The information for the highlighted tab automatically appears on the right. To highlight a sub tab, press left or right on the ROCKER, and then press up or down to select individual fields.
By default, the Main Menu tabs are shown as icons along the left side of the screen. You can change the Main Menu to show tabs in a text-only format.
To view the Main Menu icons in text-only format:
1. Highlight the Display tab, and press ENTER.
2. Select the Main Menu field. Press ENTER.
3. Highlight Text Only, and press ENTER.
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 376C
Using Simulator Mode
Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors or when satellite signals are not available. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use.
By unplugging the GXM 30 antenna and placing the unit in Simulator Mode, you can view simulated weather information.
NOTE: Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the
unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.
To turn on Simulator Mode:
1. Highlight the GPS tab on the Main Menu.
2. Press MENU to open the GPS tab options menu.
3. Highlight
Start Simulator, and press ENTER.
Entering a New Location
Use the GPS options menu to enter a new location from which to simulate.
To enter a new location using the map:
GPS tab
Starting Simulator Mode from the GPS tab
1. Highlight the GPS tab on the Main Menu.
2. Press MENU to open the options menu.
3. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER.
5. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the location you want on the map, and press ENTER.
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GETTING STARTED > USING SIMULATOR MODE
MARINE MODE
This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 376C.
To switch usage modes:
1. Press and hold the PAGE/MODE key. The Usage Mode Menu appears.
2. Select Automotive or Marine, and press ENTER.
Marine Mode Pages
Marine Mode has five main pages: Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data. An optional XM Audio Page can be enabled. And an optional Sonar Page is available when GSD 21 or GSD 20 is connected. See the “Setting Up and Using Sonar” section beginning on
page 90 for more information.
Map Page
Compass Page
Highway Page
Position Data Page
Active Route Page
XM Audio Page
(Optional)
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MARINE MODE > MARINE MODE PAGES
Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to your destination using the Map Page. As you travel, you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page. You can use the Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page, and Position Data Page to help navigate.
You can navigate to a destination using one of the following methods:
• Select a point on the map and press the NAV
key (page 15).
• Press the NAV
key to navigate a new route using the Find
Menu, or to navigate a saved route or track (page 21).
• Press the
FIND key to search for a particular item and create
a route to it (page 17).
Marine Mode and Automotive Mode are similar. Most of the features discussed here also apply to Automotive Mode.
Navigate Options Menu
Press NAV to open the Navigate options menu.
Navigate Menu in Marine Mode
Go To Point—allows you to select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu to which to navigate.
Navigate Route—allows you to select a route to navigate. You can also start a saved route through the Routes tab on the Main Menu. For information about routes, see page 20.
Navigate Track (TracBack)—
allows you to select a saved track to navigate. You can also start a saved track through the Track tab of the Main Menu. For information about tracks, see page 34.
MOB (Man OverBoard)—creates a MOB waypoint and navigates to that location. For more information about MOB, see page 16.
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To navigate (Go To) a point on the map:
1. On the Map Page, highlight a point to navigate to, and press NAV.
2. Highlight Go To <point name>, and press ENTER.
Navigate Menu
3. Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page.
To stop navigation:
1. While navigating to a point, press NAV.
2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight Resume Navigation, and press ENTER to resume navigation.
To start a new route using the Find Menu:
1. Press the NAV key to open the Navigate Menu.
2. Highlight Go To Point (or New Route when in Automotive Mode), and press ENTER to open the Find Menu.
3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER.
4. Select a waypoint from the list, and press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page.
Waypoint Review Page
5. With the Go To button highlighted, press ENTER to begin navigation.
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To search for an item and route to it:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Highlight a category, and press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER, and then press the ROCKER up or down to enter letters contained in the item name. Press ENTER when finished.
Finding an item using the Containing field: The unit searches for items containing the letter combination you enter and shows them in the list.
4. Highlight the item from the list, and press ENTER.
5. Press ENTER when the Go To button is highlighted.
For complete information about finding an item, see the “Finding an
Item” section.
Man OverBoard (MOB)
Use the MOB function to simultaneously mark your current location and create a direct route back to that location for quick response to emergency situations.
To start the MOB function:
1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key, or press the NAV/MOB key twice.
2. Press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position.
When a MOB is activated, a MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created, and the unit begins actively navigating to that point. Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and can be deleted like any other waypoint.
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Finding an Item
Use the Find Menu to search for addresses, food & drink, fuel services, lodging, banks/ATMs, cities, shopping, stored waypoints and points of interest (POIs). To open the Find Menu, press the FIND key.
The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories: Waypoints, Cities, Exits, Transportation, Tide Stations, and Weather Data. Additional categories appear depending on the optional BlueChart, BlueChart g2 or MapSource data card in the unit.
Find Menu
Follow the directions on page 15 to navigate a new route using the Find Menu.
Finding an Item From Another Location
You can use the Find Menu to center your search around an item you just found. For example, you search for Restricted Areas and the search shows an “Anchoring Prohibited” search result. If you press FIND again, you will see “From Anchoring Prohibited” as the new search from point. You can also use the Find feature to center your search from any waypoint, route list entry, map item, or POI.
To find an item from another
location on the map:
1. Open the Map Page. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the location you want, and press FIND. The Find Menu opens, showing “From Map Pointer”. The list of items is sorted to show items nearest the selected location.
2. Highlight a category from the list, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight an item from the list, and press ENTER. The item’s Information Page automatically opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route to (Go To) the item.
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To find an item from another location:
1. From any page, press FIND.
2. Highlight a category from the list, and press ENTER.
3. Press MENU to open the options menu.
Find From Options Menu
4. Highlight Near Other, and press ENTER. If you are actively following a route, you can also choose one of the other options listed in the Find From list.
5. Select a reference location on the map, and press ENTER. The list shows items nearest to the new map location.
To find an item near another item:
1. Press FIND. The Find Menu appears.
2. Highlight the item you want to find from.
3. Press FIND. The Find Menu opens again with items near the previously selected item. Search for the item you want.
Viewing Recently Found Items
The Recently Found Page shows a list of the items you have searched for or gone to recently.
To view a list of recently found items:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Highlight Recently Found, and press ENTER to open the list of recently found items.
3. Press MENU to open the options menu.
4. Select Show Find History to view the list of items you have searched for recently. OR Select Show Go To History to view the list of items for which you have recently created a Go To (Go To History).
5. Highlight Remove Point, and press ENTER to delete the selected recently found point.
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Viewing the Information Page
Each item on the map and each item listed in the results list has an Information Page.
To view
details about an item:
1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER.
An Information Page appears with details about the item,
in a tabbed format. Depending on the item selected, and if you are using optional BlueChart data cards, additional information is available for viewing the item on the map, viewing a tide chart, viewing the list of maps on your data card, and viewing the next item in the search results list.
Map Feature Information Page
2. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit the Information Page. You can also highlight one of the on-screen buttons and press ENTER.
Find Menu Options
To view additional Find Menu options, press FIND, and then press MENU. The following options are available:
• Enable Auto Arrange—automatically arranges the Find
Menu. When selected, Disable Auto Arrange
and Restore
Default options are available.
• Near Other—select a new location from which to compile
the Find items lists. Using the ROCKER, move the map arrow to the location you want, and press ENTER.
• Map Information—shows information about the detailed map data stored on the data card and allows you to select which maps appear on the Map Page.
Additional selections are available on the options menu when you are navigating:
• Near Next—compiles the Find items lists based on the next turn in the route.
• Near Destination—compiles the Find items lists based on the route destination.
• Near Current Route—compiles the Find items lists based on the active route.
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Creating and Using Routes
The GPSMAP 376C allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each.
Creating a New Route
Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the Find Menu, or by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page.
To create a route using the Find Menu:
1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu.
2. Press MENU to open the Route options menu.
3. Highlight New Route, and press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to find items to add to the route.
5. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to add a route point.
6. Repeat step 5 to define additional route points.
To create a route using the map:
1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu.
2. Press MENU to open the Route options menu.
3. Highlight New Route,and press ENTER.
4. Highlight Edit on Map,and press ENTER.
5. Highlight a location on the map, and press ENTER.
6. Repeat step 5 to define additional route points.
NOTE: If you select an area of the map that is not a feature
or waypoint, a new waypoint is created for that location. Press ENTER on the New Waypoint Page to save the location as a waypoint and continue adding points to your route. You can edit the properties of this waypoint as you can with any waypoint.
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Navigating a Saved Route
Use the Navigate Route option to select and navigate a saved route.
To navigate a saved route:
1. Press the NAV key.
2. Highlight Navigate Route, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight a route, and press ENTER.
Select a route
from the list
Editing a Route
After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change the name, and review route points of a selected route.
To change the name of the route:
1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER.
3. With the Route Review Page open, highlight the route name
field at the top of the page, and press ENTER.
Route Review Page
Enter a new Route name
here
4. Use the ROCKER to enter the route name, and press
ENTER.
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To review individual route points:
1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu.
2. From the Route List Page, highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER.
3. From the Route Review Page, highlight a point, and press ENTER.
4. On the Point Review Page, choose Next (highlight the next point on the route list), Show Map (show the point on a map window), or Save (save the point as a waypoint) and press ENTER. If the route point is a user waypoint, you can edit any of the waypoint properties on the Waypoint Page (see the “Creating and Using Waypoints” section beginning on
page 24 for details).
When you return to the Route Review Page, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. You can review each point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly.
To
add points to the route:
1. Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu.
2. Select a route, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the spot in the route that you want to add the new point. (The new point is added before the highlighted route point.)
4. Press MENU.
5. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens for you to search for and select the point you want to add to the route.
Route Review Page
6. In the Point Review Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER to add the new point to the route.
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