Garmin GPSMAP 76CS User Manual

GPSMAP® 76CS

with sensors and maps

owner’s manual

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GPSmap 76CS

Introduction

Preface

Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSmap 76CS handheld navigation system. This Owner’s Manual and Reference Guide is comprised of the following sections:

Introduction — contains the Garmin software license agreement,

FCC and safety information, the Table of Contents and an overview of

the GPSmap 76CS functional features.

Getting Started — takes you through installing batteries, using the

unit control buttons, making interface connections from the GPSmap

76CS to your PC and downloading detailed maps.

GPS Navigation — takes you through the process of navigating with

your GPSmap 76CS and how to use GPS Navigation to customize the

operation of your GPSmap 76CS.

GPS Features — provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS

enhanced features such as the Calendar, Hunt and Fish, Sun and

Moon and Games. Also included in this section are a few non-GPS

features such as the Calculator, a non-GPS enhanced game, etc.

Appendix — provides you with additional information about your

GPSmap 76CS and an index by subject.

Preface

Contact Garmin

If you should encounter any difﬁ culty while using your

GPSmap 76CS, or if you have any questions, in the

U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone at

913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020,

Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Central Time; or at

www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at

Tel. 44/0870.8501241 - Fax. 44/0870.8501251.

Recording Your Serial Number

Use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost, stolen,

or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a

safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. The 8-digit

number is located in the battery compartment.

Serial Number:

Connect to our website (www.garmin.com) and look for the ` Product Registration link on the Home Page and follow instructions for registration.

NOTE: If you have previously registered a Garmin product

purchase, we invite you to re-register using our on-line system.

Many services provided by our product registration system are

automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best

Product Registration

possible support from Garmin.

GPSmap 76CS

Introduction

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE GPSmap 76CS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY

THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.

GPSmap 76CS

Introduction

The GPSmap 76CS complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.

Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Compliance

Information

The GPSmap 76CS does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center.

Unauthorized repairs or modiﬁ cations could result

in permanent damage to the equipment, and void

your warranty and your authority to operate this

device under Part 15 regulations.

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Introduction

Warnings and Precautions

CAUTION: Use the GPSmap® 76CS at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’s Manual — and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSmap including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation.

CAUTION: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE USED AS AN AID TO DETERMINE GROUND PROXIMITY FOR AIRCRAFT NAVIGATION.

CAUTION: The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace them. Only ofﬁ cial government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe navigation – and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use.

76CS to all available navigation sources,

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Introduction

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 as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.

WARNING: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the Garmin GPSmap 76CS is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

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 being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our web site at http://www.garmin.com/ prop65.

Warnings and Precautions

GPSmap 76CS

Introduction

Warnings and Precautions

Important

Because the Garmin GPSmap 76CS can be

used for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be observed. Please read and observe the instructions on this page.

Do Not Mount Where Driver’s Field of Vision is Blocked

Do Not Mount in Front of Airbag Panels

Do Not Place Unsecured on the Vehicle Dash

Do Not Mount in Front of an Airbag Field of Deployment

Safety Warnings and Cautions—Read This First!

WARNING: For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of a vehicle with the GPSmap 76CS installed to place and secure the device so that it will not interfere with the vehicle operating controls and safety devices, obstruct the driver’s view of driving conditions, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident.

Do not mount the unit over airbag panels or in the ﬁ eld of airbag deployment. Airbags expand with a rapid force that can propel objects in their path towards the vehicle driver or passengers causing possible injury. Refer to airbag safety precautions contained in the vehicle owner’s manual.

Do not mount the unit in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to impact it in a collision. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof.

WARNING: When used in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the driver of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and not become distracted by the unit to the exclusion of safe driving practices. It is unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a GPSmap 76CS installed to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and personal injury.

Section 1: Introduction...............................................i-iv

Preface.........................................................................................i

Software License Agreement........................................................ii

FCC Compliance Information....................................................iii

Warnings and Precautions......................................................iv-vi

Table of Contents................................................................vii-viii

Section 2: Getting Started..........................................1-7

Battery Installation and Start Up...

Key Functions...................................................................

Unit Features.............................................................................

Initialization The Satellite Page Nav

igating with the

e Main Page Sequence............................................................6

The Main Page Features

Section 3: GPS Navigation.......................................8-68

The Map Page............................................................................8 .

he Compass Pag

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Using Find...............................................................................31

The Main Menu.......................................................................45

Using Tracks

Using Routes......................................................................51

The Highway Page.............................................................56

The Setup Menu

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Display Setup..............................................................58

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Page Sequence Setup..................................................60

Geocache Setup..........................................................65

Marine Setup..............................................................65

Units Setup.................................................................66

Heading Setup............................................................67

Calibration Setup........................................................67

Altimeter Setup...........................................................68

Proximity Waypoints

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Table of Contents

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System Setup

Interface Setup

Tones Setup

Map Setup Routing Setup

Time Setup

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Introduction

Table of Contents

Section 4: GPS Features........

Calendar.............................................................................71

Alarm Clock

Calculator............................................................................72

Stopwat Su

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unt a GPS Enhanced Games Non-Enhanced Game

Section 5: Appendix................................................80-98

Accessories

Specifcations.............

Data Field Deﬁ ni Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to a Computer Download U

TC O Map Datums and Position Formats

Loran TD Setup....................................................

WAAS and DGPS....................................................

Wiring Diagram

Index....................................................

Limited Warranty................................................................99

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Installing the Batteries

The GPSmap 76CS operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 57 for setting the battery type) may be used. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.

GPSmap 76CS

Getting Started

Battery Installation and

Start Up

Important Note

o install batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and then pull.

2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram can be found molded into the battery compartment.

3. Reinstall the battery cover by reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in place.

Battery Compartment

Cover

Locking D-Ring

Back of

GPSmap 76CS

Locking Pin Slot

Battery Compartment

When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged bat-

teries. Do not mix Alkaline and NiMH batteries. Recharge-

able batteries may typically display less capacity than

disposable batteries.

Remove the batteries from the unit if you don’t plan to

use it for several months. Storing batteries in the unit for

prolonged periods may result in leakage and damage to the

battery compartment.

Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care and

disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used batteries,

as internal materials may ignite with explosive violence.

Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS, the electronic compass

and key beep tones will signiﬁ cantly reduce battery life.

To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 58.

To disable WAAS, see page 57.

To mute the beep tones, see page 60.

To turn the electronic compass On/Off. see page 15.

GPSmap 76CS

Getting Started

Key Functions

ROCKER Key

• Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow.

IN/OUT Zoom Keys

• From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out.

• From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list.

FIND/MOB Key

• Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu Page.

• Press and hold for MOB.

POWER/BACKLIGHT Key

• Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off.

• Press and Release to adjust back-

lighting.

QUIT Key

• Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page.

PAGE/COMPASS Key

• Press to cycle through the main pages.

• Press when using the on-screen keyboard to close.

• Press and Hold to turn Compass On/Off.

MENU Key

• Press and release to view options for a page.

• Press twice to view the Main Menu.

ENTER/MARK Key

• Press and release to enter high lighted options, data or confirm on-screen messages.

• Press and hold at any time to your current location as a

mark

waypoint.

GPSmap 76CS

Getting Started

Unit Features

GPS Antenna (on front of unit)

• Provides quick satellite acquisi

tion.

Battery Compartment Locking D-Ring

• Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and lift to remove cover.

Battery Compartment Cover

(weather cover)

USB Connector Port (under weather cover)

• Provides interface to a PC for faster data transfer.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the

unit to the USB Cable, install the USB Cable drivers included with the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with this unit. Otherwise, your PC may attempt to auto-install USB drivers incompatible with the unit. Refer to page 89 for detailed instructions.

Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector

(under weather cover)

• Provides connection to a remote antenna (MCX connector).

GPS

External Power and Data Connector Port (under weather cover)

• Provides serial port interface to a

PC for data transfer.

• Provides auxiliary AC or DC

power adapter connection.

Carry Lanyard Attachment Slots

GPSmap 76CS

Getting Started

Initialization & the Satellite Page

The GPSmap 76CS locates satellites above its position

Heading Bug

indicates your direction of movement.

Options

GPS Elevation

display

Satellite Page Acquiring Satellite Signals

Starting Up the GPS Receiver

When you turn on the GPSmap 76CS, the GPS receiver begins to search for satellites in order to determine (ﬁ x) its location. This process is called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the ﬁ rst time you use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 miles from your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order to receive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass) or dense overhead tree cover. To shorten the time required for initialization, select “New Location” from the options menu, then use the Map Page to determine your general location

so the

GPSmap 76CS

can search

for those satellites above you.

o initialize your GPSmap 76CS:

1. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit.

2. Observe the “Power On” Page followed by the Satellite Page.

3. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a “Locating Satellites” message is replaced by an “Acquiring

Satellites” message until enough signals are acquired to ﬁ x its location. If the unit cannot get a satellite ﬁ x, a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER.

You can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead with your position centered in the array. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a position 45o from the horizon. The numbers displayed indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph at the bottom of the page displays the strength of signals from each satellite.

GPSmap 76CS

Getting Started

4. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the display at the top of the page will change to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates. The Status Bar at the the display indicates the GPS status and status of other

top of

features.

If, for any reason, you have difﬁ culty initializing your GPSmap 76CS, the solution could be as simple as moving slightly to avoid objects that are blocking or deﬂ ecting the satellite signals.

5. Press and Release the PAGE key until the Map Page is displayed. You are now ready to begin GPS aided navigation.

Active Navigation is supported by three of the Main Pages:

The Map Page graphically shows you map details, your current loca- tion, marks your route to a destination with a route line, and leaves a trail (track log) of where you’ve been.

The Compass Page indicates direction to go and direction of travel.

The Trip Computer Page records and displays travel data.

There are three methods of navigating to a destination when using the GPSmap 76CS’, each graphically displayed on the Map Page.

A direct path to a selected destination (waypoint, city, address, etc.).

Go To -

Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the

GPSmap 76CS. A Track allows you to repeat or retrace a path.

Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along

the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).

Initialization & The Satellite Page

Map Item

Details

Position

Arrow

Map Scale

Map Page with Current Position Arrow

Navigating with GPSmap 76CS

A Go To

A Track

A Route

GPSmap 76CS

Getting Started

The Main Page Sequence

Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76CS, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is the ﬁ rst of the Main Pages in sequence. When navigating a route, the Active Route Page also displays.

o view each Main Page:

1. Press and release the PAGE key, repeatedly, to cycle through the pages.

2. With a Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the list of options for that page.

Power On Page

Satellite Page

Options

Trip Computer Page Map Page Compass Page Main Menu

Trip Computer Page

Options

Compass Page OptionsMap Page Options

Altimeter Page

There are no Menu

Options at the Main

Menu Page level

Altimeter Page Options

GPSmap 76CS

Getting Started

Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages

At the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed)

provides current status information for several unit features.

• Power to the unit is provided by either the batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter). The Battery Power icon displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted.

• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for (acquiring) satellites, when a two-dimensional ﬁ x is attained and when four or more satellites have been received (three dimensional ﬁ x).

• Backlighting is Off when you power up the unit. When on, it uses a signiﬁ cant amount of battery power. This icon displays when the backlight is functioning.

• Alarm Clock: this icon displays whenever the alarm is

set.

• USB cable connection displays when the unit is in communi cation with a PC Universal Serial Bus.

You may want to adjust the backlight level by pressing down on the POWER key and releasing. Then tap the POWER key or ROCKER key Up/Down arrows to cycle through the levels of backlight adjustment. See page 58 for information on changing the display colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels.

Whenever a signiﬁ cant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message will display to advise you of the occurrence. In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the ENTER key acknowledges the message and closes the window.

The Main Page Features

Status Bar

Battery Power

Auxiliary

Power

Backlight Adjustment

(Brightnesses varies

according to battery

power level.)

Acquiring Satellites

2-Dimension Navigation

3-Dimension Navigation

Slider

Backlight is On

Electronic Compass

On-Screen Messages

Alarm is Set

USB is Connected

GPSmap 76CS

GPS Navigation

The Map Page

“North Up”

Mode

with Map

oriented with

North at the top

The Map Page

The Map Scale

The Map Page (full map)

“Track Up”

Mode North

Orientation

Arrow

The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text

Position Arrow

Data Fields

Guidance Text

Street Level

Mapping

Detailed

Using the Map Page

The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 76CS. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your current location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key as well as view your progress when navigating. When in the “Track Up” mode (oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the top left corner to orient the map. When in the “North Up” mode the map is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the

Track Log feature, your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can be changed to “Night” mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset.

The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, highways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.) because Garmin MapSource® detailed mapping data has been downloaded from a CD-ROM program.

You can use the Map Page to:

• Determine your current location and progress while moving

• Select and save a map point as a waypoint.

• Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed on the map.

• Customize the map display to your requirements.

GPSmap 76CS

GPS Navigation

Using Map Page Features

Use the Zoom In and Out buttons to change the map scale in order to show more map area with less detail or less map area with more detail. Press and hold to Zoom the map scale rapidly.

The map scale in the lower left hand side of the display is shown in units of measurement selected in the “Units” ﬁ eld of the Unit Setup Page (not to be confused with the Map Setup Page). If you zoom in so far that the resolution of the map data is exceeded and the appearance of the map is no longer accurate, the word, “ overzoom” displays just below the map scale. When using MapSource detailed maps, “mapsource” appears below the scale.

In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surrounding the “Position Icon.” The GPSmap 76CS uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in deﬁ ning your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.

When using the “Pan Map” feature, a small outline arrow (Panning Arrow) can be moved about the page to highlight and identify map items or to scroll the map to view areas not shown on the display screen. If there are more than one map items under the Panning Arrow. a list of those items displays with the item highlighted on the map, also highlighted on the list.

Accuracy Circle

Optional data ﬁ elds can be added at the top of the display to provide a variety of travel and navigational information, see pages that follow.

When navigating, Guidance Text will be displayed at the top of the map.

The Map Page

Zoom In

Zoom Out

Map Features

Map Scales

Panning Arrow

Guidance Text

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GPS Navigation

The Map Page

The Map Page Options Menu

A Quick Look at the Map Page Options

Stop Navigation - Stops navigation and is disabled when

there is no active navigation. Recalculate - Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation Data Fields - Allows two to four ﬁ elds to display at the top of the page showing Speed, Heading, Elevation and Time.

Change Data Fields - Allows you to change data ﬁ eld types Guidance Text - Displays messages on the screen to advise

you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination. Setup Map - Access to six pages of Map display settings so you can customize the map to your preferences. Measure Distance - Measures the distance from your current location to the Map Pointer. Turn Declutter On - Eliminates the display of items on the map which can block out road details when the map is zoomed out. Restore Defaults - Returns the map display to the factory set map display defaults.

The Map Page Options Menu

The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for

navigation. You can:

• Stop navigation to a destination.

• Arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation

information you desire.

• Include a navigation guidance text message on the map page.

• Select the type of data fields to display.

• Change the way the map displays items by selecting your own set-

tings for text size, what items are displayed and more.

• Display the distance from your current location to other locations on

the map.

• Reduce the amount of map clutter (map item icons and names) to

increase the visibility of roads and other geographic features.

• Restore the Map Page display to the factory default settings.

To arrange the Map Page:

1. With unit turned On, Press and Release the PAGE key until the Map Page displays.

2. Press the MENU key to display the Map Page Options Menu.

3. Use the ROCKER key to select the feature you want to use to customize the Map Page and press the ENTER key.

Some of these options contain sub-menus that allow you to further

control of how the option is used.

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GPS Navigation

To display Data Fields:

1. With Map Page Options Menu displayed, use the ROCKER key to highlight the Data Field option and press ENTER.

2. Observe the sub-menu options: “Map Only,” “2 Data Fields” “3 Data Fields” and “4 Data Fields.”

You can choose to leave the Map Page as is (full page map),

or add two, three or four navigation data ﬁ elds.

3. Highlight your choice and press ENTER.

To change Data Fields:

1. Display the data ﬁ elds, a “Change Data Fields” option appears on the options menu when you press the MENU key.

2. Select this option and pressing the ENTER key to highlight the ﬁ rst data ﬁ eld.

3. Press ENTER again to select from a list of types of navigation data to display in that ﬁ eld.

4. After making your selection and entry, use the ROCKER key to move to the next ﬁ eld and repeat the process.

Many of the Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from other devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76CS, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 84 of the Appendix.

Three Data

Fields

Four Data Fields

The Map Page

Data Field Sub-Menu

Two Data

Fields

List of

Data Field

Options

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GPS Navigation

The Map Page

Guidance Text Options Menu

GPS Status Message when not navigating

To display Guidance Text:

1. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press ENTER to display the Guidance Text Options Menu.

3. Select the desired option “Always Show,” “Never Show” or “Show When Navigating” and press ENTER to activate.

If you select “Always Show” a guidance message will always be dis-

played whether or not you are navigating.

If you select “Show When Navigating” a guidance message will be

displayed until you select “Stop Navigation” from the Options Menu.

Guidance Text shows you useful information when using one of the navigation methods described on page 5. If you select “Always Show” and you are not navigating, the message field will display GPS Status information,

To Setup the Map:

Refer to the Map Setup section of the Setup Options on page 61.

Guidance Message when navigating

GPSmap 76CS

GPS Navigation

Measuring Distance

This Map Page option allows you to use the ROCKER key to position the Map Pointer on a map item and then determine the distance to that point from your current location. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select “Measure Distance” and press ENTER to activate. To measure between two selected points on the Map, move the Map Pointer to the ﬁ rst map point you want to measure from, press ENTER and then move the Map Pointer to the second map point. Press QUIT to cancel.

Turning Declutter On/Off

This Map Page option allows you to remove map item titles and icons that clutter the view of roadways especially when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons which remain the same size no matter what the map scale.

Access the Map Page Options Menu, select “Turn Declutter On” and press ENTER to activate. When you access the menu again the “Turn Declutter Off” option will display.

Restoring Default Settings

This option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings.

The Map Page

Measured

Distance

The “Measure Distance” Option Enabled

Map Declutter “Off” Map Declutter “On”

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The Compass Page

Compass Page

Course Pointer

Bearing Pointer

The Compass Ring

moves to indicate North orientation.

Scale

The Course Pointer

indicates your

course of travel

and the distance

you drift off

course.

The Bearing

Pointer always

indicates the

direction to your

destination.

Using the Compass Page

The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It

uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.

Whenever navigation is in progress, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring and a bearing/ course pointer along with digital data fields to display information such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, estimated arrival time, etc. You can choose from three or four data fields and select the type of data displayed in each from a list of options.

The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading. The Bearing/Course Pointer indicates the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative to your current heading direction. The compass ring and bearing pointer work independently to show your direction of movement and the direction to your destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or Course Pointer for guidance.

The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. However, when you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), it again operates like a magnetic compass. The compass ring is especially helpful when using a paper map or chart in conjunction

with your GPSmap 76CS for navigation. When the electronic compass is On, a compass icon appears in the status bar at the top of the display. (See page 7)

The Electronic Compass

When you manually turn the Compass Off, it stays off until you manually turn it On again. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 76CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading. The criteria for switching between the Compass and the GPS can be customized. (See below.)

Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off:

1. Press and hold the PAGE button to turn the Electronic Compass On or Off. A Compass Icon displays in the Status Bar at the top

of the display when the Compass is On. When not in use, turn the Electronic Compass off to conserve batteries. When the Compass is Off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.

2. Hold the GPSmap 76CS level to get an accurate Electronic Compass reading. A “Hold Level” reminder displays if you are

not holding the Compass correctly, or if it is not calibrated. (See

Electronic Compass “On” and “Off” messages

the following page for calibration instructions.)

Setting the Speed and Time for Compass Auto On/Off:

1. From the Main Menu, highlight Setup and press ENTER to display the Setup Menu.

2. Highlight the Heading icon and press ENTER to display the Heading Setup Page.

3. Highlight the “Switch to compass heading when below...” ﬁ eld, press ENTER and use the numeric keypad to enter the desired speed. Highlight the “...for more than...” ﬁ eld and press ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list.

Time Delay

Heading Setup Page with Compass Switch Options

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The Compass Page

Speed Setting

Options

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The Compass Page

Compass Calibration

Page

Calibration

Progress Page

Calibrating the Electronic Compass

The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you ﬁ rst use the GPSmap 76CS and after new batteries have been installed. The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that generate magnetic ﬁ elds, such as cars and buildings, etc.

To Calibrate the Electronic Compass:

1. Use the PAGE button to access the Compass Page and then use the MENU key to access the Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Calibrate Compass” option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page.

3. Press ENTER to activate the ‘Start’ button and then follow on- screen directions for holding and turning the unit.

The unit displays a “Just Right,” “Too Fast” or “Too Slow” mes-

sage for you to adjust your turning speed as needed. Remember to hold the unit level while turning.

A “Calibration Successful” message displays when ﬁ nished.

If a “Calibration Failed” message displays, repeat the process.

4. Press ENTER to return to the Compass Page.

o use Compass Page Options:

Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate:

1. Use the PAGE button to access the Compass Page and then use the MENU key to access the Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Sight ‘N Go option and press ENTER to activate the Sight ‘N Go feature. Note that the compass ring with pointer is in-line with the two sighting marks on the case.

3. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the distant object.

4. Select “Set Course” and press ENTER to display the Compass Page.

5. Begin traveling to your destination on a course line using the Course Pointer as a guide. Or...

6. Select “Project Waypoint” and press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page.

7. Use this page to enter an estimated distance from your current location to establish a projected waypoint location.

8. Highlight the “Go To” button and press ENTER to display the Map Page and begin navigation to the projected waypoint. The Compass Page displays a Bearing Pointer for guidance.

Press ENTER to “Lock

Direction.”

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The Compass Page

Compass Page Options Menu

Using “Sight ‘N Go” to navigate

Sighting Page Project Waypoint Page

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The Compass Page

The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to

your destination from your current location.

0.25

The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from

your original location and the distance off course.

Scale

To stop navigation:

Highlight “Stop Navigation” and press ENTER to stop navigat-

ing.

To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer:

The “Bearing Pointer” is the factory set default option. When the

“Bearing Pointer” option is displayed, the “Course Pointer” is active and vice versa. Highlight this option and press ENTER to activate.

The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work independently of each other, one indicating the direction to your destination and the other, your relationship to a course line leading to the destination.

For example: If the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up, you are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than up, turn towards that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the destination, no matter what direction you are moving. Most efficient if you must move around obstacles (lakes, private property, etc.) in your path.

If you are using the “Course Pointer” option instead and you drift away from the line of travel from your original location to your destination, the Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right or left) according to the scale displayed at the edge of the compass ring. Move to the right or left to get back on course. Most efficient if you are navigating on water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course such as shoals or submerged rocks.

To display data ﬁ elds:

Highlight the data ﬁ elds option and press ENTER to display the “Show: 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields” options.

2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER.

To change data ﬁ elds:

1. Highlight the “Change Data Fields” option and press ENTER to determine what data is displayed in the ﬁ elds displayed on the page. The topic of the ﬁ rst data ﬁ eld on the page will be highlighted.

2. Press ENTER to display the list of data options. Refer to page 84 for a description of what each data option represents.

3. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER to place it in the data ﬁ eld.

4. Use the ROCKER key to move the highlight to the next ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the options list again.

5. Repeat Step 3 to change remaining data ﬁ elds.

To restore data ﬁ elds to default settings:

Select “Restore Defaults” and press ENTER to return the page

to factory settings.

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The Compass Page

Show 3 Data Fields

Highlighted

Data Field

Display Options

Show 4 Data Fields

Course Pointer Option

Data Field Option List

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Range Grid

Measurement

Scale

Elevation Status

Field

Rate of

Ascent/Descent

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The Altimeter Page

Altimeter Page

Options Menu

Selectable Data

Fields

Elevation Proﬁ le

Plot over

Distance

Current Elevation

The Altimeter Page provides the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a proﬁ le of elevation changes over distance or time, or a proﬁ le of pressure changes over time. The Altimeter Page Options Menu allows you to select from a variety of display options such as plotting over time, plotting over distance, displaying the zoom ranges of measurement, viewing elevation or pressure points, and resetting data displays. Two user selectable data ﬁ elds allow you to display a variety of current and recorded pressure and elevation related data.

The Altimeter Page provides you with a variety of elevation information: A Status Field that displays current elevation and current rate of ascent/descent, a proﬁ le of elevation changes over distance or time, a proﬁ le of pressure changes over time, and two user selectable data ﬁ elds.

The Status Field is located at the bottom of the page and displays the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when moving. It can also display the ambient pressure and time of measurement.

The Proﬁ le Field is located in the center of the page and can be conﬁ gured to display either elevation or ambient pressure plots as selected from the Altimeter Page Options Menu.

Data Fields at the top of the page are user selectable and display a variety of recorded or current data.

The Page Options Menu allows you to select the type of information and how it is to be displayed. Page Options include: “Plot Over Time,” “Plot Over Distance,” “View Elevation Plot,” “View Pressure Plot,” “Zoom Ranges,” “Reset,” “Calibrate Altimeter” and “Restore Defaults.”

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You can customize the ‘“View” option displays using the ”Zoom Ranges” option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation parameters. If you know the correct elevation for your location, you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the “Calibrate Altimeter” option. Use the “Reset” option to clear recorded data from the page and to begin recording new data.

Plot Over Time/Distance

These two measurement options (changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to the “View Elevation Plot” option, while the “View Pressure Plot” option is measured by time and pressure only. When one option is active, the other is displayed on the Page Options Menu.

View Pressure/Elevation Plots

When selecting the “View Elevation Plot” option you can plot a proﬁ le of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of time. When you select “View Pressure Plot” you can view a record of changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time. When one option is active, the other option displays on the Page Options Menu.

To view Elevation or Pressure plots:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired option from the Options Menu and then press in to display the plot.

2. Adjust time and distance measurement as desired using the Elevation Plot Zoom Ranges explained on following pages.

3. To clear the plot and start again, you must clear the “Track

Log.”

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The Altimeter Page

Elevation over Distance

Plot

Pressure over Time Plot

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The Altimeter Page

Zoom Ranges for

Elevation over Distance Plot

Zoom Ranges

You can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you display the “View Elevation Plot”. Ranges for vertical distance are displayed as you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys. Ranges for linear distance are displayed as you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys. Ranges for time are displayed for a time plot when you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys.

Ranges for “View Pressure Plot” pressure values are displayed when you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys. Values for time and distance are displayed in the same manner as for elevation plots.

To adjust zoom ranges:

1. Select the type of plot you want to display and use the ROCKER key to highlight “Zoom Ranges” from the Options Menu.

2. Press ENTER to display the Zoom Ranges Page. Move the ROCKER key Up or Down to adjust the vertical distance or pressure and Left or Right to adjust either the time or distance. Press ENTER to return to the Plot Page.

Moving the Up or Down ROCKER key with a plot displayed will

switch to the Zoom Range mode.

Zoom Ranges for

Pressure over Time Plot

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View Points

You can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure proﬁ le to view data for any point along the proﬁ le. When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs are stopped at a location along the proﬁ le, the display shows the elevation or pressure, time of day and date the point was created.

To use the “View Points” option:

1. Use the MENU key to access the Options Menu.

2. Select either the “View Pressure Plot” or “View Elevation Plot” option and press ENTER to display the Plot Page.

3. Move the ROCKER key Right or Left to scroll the cross hairs across the proﬁ le.

As the cross hairs move across the proﬁ le, the status window

at the bottom of page changes to display the altitude or pressure for the point at the intersec

View Points on Map

date, time, and

tion.

You can view the location of points on the Map Page.

To view altitude points on the Map Page:

1. With the Altitude Page displayed, use the ROCKER key to move the red cross hairs to the point you want to view.

2. Press ENTER to display the altitude point on the map. The point is marked by the Map Pointer with location coordinates, the compass bearing and distance from your current location.

3. Press QUIT to close.

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The Altimeter Page

Red

Cross-

hairs

View Point for an

Altitude Plot

Elevation over Distance Plot Point

shown on the Map

View Point for a

Pressure Plot

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The Altimeter Page

Elevation over Distance

Plot

Delete Prompt

Resets or

Deletes all

items on the

page

Unselects

all checked

items on the

page

Resets or

Deletes only

those items

that are checked

Reset

You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by

selecting these “Reset” options from the Altimeter Page Options Menu.

To reset the elevation data and max elevation ﬁ elds:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “Reset” option from the page Options Menu and press ENTER to display the “Reset” page.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the reset options on the page and then press ENTER to place a check mark in the box next to a selected item. You can reset Elevation data such as Minimum Elevation, all Ascent and Descent data, or only the Maximum Elevation

3. Move to the “Apply” button and press ENTER to reset the data ﬁ elds.

If desired you can reset or delete data for any of the other

features represented on the list by placing a check mark in the box next to the item.

4. To reset all categories shown on the page, highlight “Select All” and press ENTER.

Calibrate Altimeter

Because the GPSmap 76CS relies on the Barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can ﬂ uctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know the elevation or pressure at your current location, use a reliable source.

To manually calibrate the altimeter:

1. Use the ROCKER key to access the Options Menu.

2. Highlight the “Calibrate Altimeter” option and press ENTER to display the Calibration Page.

3. At the message “Do You Know The Correct Elevation?” highlight the “Yes” button and press ENTER. If you don’t know the elevation, select “No” to use pressure option. If you don’t know the pressure, select “No” to use the default GPS eleva

4. On the number keyboard, use the ROCKER key to enter the new elevation or pressure, then highlight “OK” and press ENTER to return to the Altimeter Page.

Data Fields

Two data ﬁ elds support this page and can be programmed to display

the following data options: (For deﬁ nitions, see Appendix page 84.)

To program a data ﬁ eld:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired data ﬁ eld and then press ENTER to open the data ﬁ eld Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to move Up or Down the menu to high- light an option and press ENTER to place it in the data ﬁ eld.

tion.

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The Altimeter Page

Calibrate using Elevation Calibrate using Pressure

Altimeter Data Fields Data Field Options List

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The Trip Computer Page

Select

“Change

Data Fields”

or press the

ROCKER key

to highlight a

ﬁ eld you want

to change.

Options Menu

Big Numbers

Option

Using the Trip Computer Page

The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation.

You can customize the Trip Computer display to meet your personal requirements, with list of data options to choose from. Selecting the type of data to display is done in the same manner as for the similar data ﬁ elds on the Map Page. (See page 11 for details.)

Because you want to record new data for each trip, a “Reset” option is available. If you want to view signiﬁ cant trip data at a glance you can use the “Big Numbers” option which shows fewer ﬁ elds with larger displays.

Before each trip, be certain to reset the trip information by highlighting “Reset” from the options menu and pressing ENTER.

The Reset Page offers options for resetting trip computer data, clearing the Track Log and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes. This page allows you select individual items, select all and unselect all. Once your selections are made, highlight the “Apply” button and press ENTER. Answer “OK” to the “The Data You Have Selected Will Be Permanently Deleted” prompt and press ENTER to complete the reset.

Selecting the “Restore Defaults” option will return the page to factory settings.

Reset Page

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The Mark Waypoint Page

The Mark Waypoint Page allows you to mark and record your current (or any other) location as a waypoint and displays name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. You can mark your current location at any time.

To mark your current location as a waypoint:

1. Press in and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears.

To change the name of the waypoint, use the ROCKER key to highlight the waypoint name ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the on-screen keypad. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to select

ENTER

Press the ENTER/MARK key to display

the Mark

Waypoint

Page

a name for the waypoint. If you choose a name that has already been used, a “Waypoint Already Exits” message appears.

3. To assign an identifying symbol to a waypoint, use the ROCKER key to highlight the symbol block next to the waypoint name and press ENTER to display the Symbols Chart.

4. To save the waypoint to the Find Menu Waypoints List, highlight “OK” and press ENTER.

5. If you do not want to save it as a new waypoint, press the QUIT button to cancel.

Custom Waypoint Symbols

Symbols Chart

At the bottom of the Waypoint Symbols Chart is a group of custom waypoint symbols that can be assigned a unique design. Access the Garmin website http://www.garmin.com/ximage to download the xImage transfer program. From there, the xImage help ﬁ les provide instructions for customizing waypoints and downloading screen shots from your unit.

Custom Waypoint

Using Waypoints

MARK

Mark Waypoint Page

Naming a Waypoint

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Using Waypoints

Map Item selected as a

Information Page for a

Map Point with Data

Waypoint

Waypoint Page for a

Map Point without Data

To create a waypoint using the map panning arrow:

1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there is information in the mapping database for that location it will highlight momentarily and display a name or address.

2. Press ENTER to display the item information page. With the Information Page displayed, highlight the “Save” button at the bottom of the page and then press ENTER to save it to the Find Menu Waypoints List.

If the map selected does not contain any information, a mes-

sage will appear, stating “No map information at this point. Do you want to create a user waypoint here?” Select “Yes” and press ENTER to display a new waypoint page.

Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man Overboard (MOB) feature. Typically an application for marking a location on water where you cannot stop quickly and must return to a point where there are no land marks for reference.

To create a waypoint using the MOB feature:

1. Press and hold the FIND key to display the MOB prompt.

2. Select “Yes” and press ENTER to display the Map Page showing the path from your current location to the MOB point. Use the Compass Page for additional guidance to the MOB point.

MOB Prompt

A new waypoint location can be averaged over time to produce a more

accurate location, but only while the GPS has a fix and before saving it.

To average a Waypoint Location using measurements over time:

With the “New Waypoint” information page displayed.

Press the

MENU key to display the page options menu.

2. Select “Average Location” and press ENTER to display the Average location Page. It will begin to average automatically.

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3. Highlight the “Save” button and press ENTER when desired.

Editing a Waypoint

A waypoint can be selected from the Find Feature Waypoints list and edited to change the map symbol, name, location coordinates, elevation or to delete it. Refer to page 31 for details on using the Find Feature.

To edit a Waypoint:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page.

2. Make changes as required by highlighting each ﬁ eld and use the waypoint symbol chart, and alpha/numeric keypad to enter new data.

3. Press the QUIT key to close and save the changes.

To delete a Waypoint:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint information page.

2. Highlight the “Delete” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER. Answer “Yes” to the pop-up prompt and press ENTER to delete.

Waypoint

Symbols Chart

Delete Button

Waypoint Options

Average Location Page

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New

Location

Project Waypoint

Page

Using Waypoints

Moving a Waypoint

Projected Waypoint on

Location

the Map

Original

To Move a Waypoint on the Map Page:

1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to page 33.)

2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map.

3. Press ENTER again to place a “Move” marker next to the waypoint.

4. Use the ROCKER key to drag the waypoint to the desired loca- tion on the map and release to place it there and press ENTER.

Projecting a Waypoint

Projecting a waypoint from any map item (another waypoint, etc.) allows you to establish a new waypoint on a bearing and distance projected from that map item.

To project a waypoint:

Select an item from the Find Menu to display the Information Page.

2. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu and select “Project Waypoint”

3. Press ENTER to display the Project Waypoint Page

4. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate ﬁ elds at the bottom of the page and press the QUIT key to ﬁ nish.

Another method of creating and projecting a waypoint is to use the

Sight’N Go feature as explained on page 17.

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Using the Find Menu

The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Waypoints, Cities, and Exits which are included in the GPSmap 76CS basemap. You can also ﬁ nd Waypoint and Geocache Points you have saved. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for and ﬁ nd Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersections. If you download BlueChart

data, you can ﬁ nd Marine Points such as Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. If this additional data is not loaded, these options are not available.

earching for a map item is simpliﬁ ed by separating the map database

into groups which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page.

• When you access a Find group list, by default it will contain only those items near your current location or the Panning Arrow (if

Options Menu

for Waypoints

active).

• To save effort in searching again for an item already found, you can use the “Recent Finds” group which contains a list of 50 last found items of all categories.

The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique search options such as “Find By Name,” “Find Nearest,” “Select Symbol” (for Waypoints), “Change Reference” ( by moving the map Panning Arrow to a new location), “Nearest Containing” (a key word you enter), “Select Category” (for those groups such as Food and Drink, Lodging, etc.). Using these options can effectively shorten your

search.

FIND

Press the

FIND key to

display the

Find Menu

Using Find

Find Menu

Find By Name

Option

Options Menu

for groups with

Sub-Categories

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“Finding” icon

displays while

searching

Pressing the

FIND key with

Find Menu

displayed will

take you to this

page.

Using Find

Recent Finds List

Searching for a location using Find By Name

If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By

Name search option may be the easiest method of searching.

To ﬁ nd a location using Find By Name:

1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Group icon for the type of item you want to search for and press ENTER to display the page. Or, if you want to search the entire item database, select “All Points of Interest.”

3. Press the MENU key to select “Find By Name.”

4. Use the ROCKER key and ENTER key to operate the keypad at the base of the display and enter the name of the location. When the list displays a match, highlight “OK“ and press ENTER to go a list where you can select the item.

5. Next, the Information Page for that location will display.

Searching for a location using Recent Finds

The Recent Finds Page saves all of your most recent searches on a list that places your last found location at the top of the list. When you exceed the number of entries the list can hold, the oldest is deleted.

To return to a recently found item:

1. With the Find Menu displayed press the ROCKER key to highlight the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to display the Recent Finds List.

2. Use the ROCKER key to select the list item you want view and press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item.

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Using the Find Item Information Page

When you have selected a Find item and pressed the ENTER key, an Information Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page contains:

• A title (if a waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned)

• An information field (if a waypoint, information you add, if a map item, an address or other description)

• Location coordinates, if the item is a waypoint.

• Elevation and depth if a waypoint.

• Direction and distance from current location or the map pointer

At the bottom of the page are three on-screen buttons, these buttons will appear differently depending on whether you are selecting a Find item to navigate to or adding a Find item to a route list as a waypoint.

• If selecting an item as a destination, the three buttons display as:

Delete - Remove from the Waypoints list.

Map - display on the Map Page.

Go To - start a Go To navigation.

• If selecting an item to add to a list of points, these three buttons are displayed:

Save - save as a waypoint.

Map - display on the Map Page.

Use - insert into a list of points on a route.

Using Find

Selected as a

destination

Information Page

for a Waypoint

Selected as

a Point on

a Route or

Track

Information Page

for a Map Item

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Using Find

Waypoint Information

Page Options include

“Average Location”

Find Map Database Item

Information Page Options

The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for

using a Find Item as a tool for navigation.

To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu:

1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired option and press ENTER activate:

• Average Location - Used with waypoints only,

it samples a waypoint location over time and averages the result for a more accurate position reference.

(Refer to page 29 for detailed information on

Location Averaging)

• Project Waypoint - Create a new waypoint by referencing another location by entering a bearing and distance from the referenced loca tion (present position or Find Item location)

(Refer to page 30 for detailed instructions.)

• Find Near Here - Returns you to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined on the Information Page.

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• Change Reference - Point to a new location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and press ENTER.

• Set Proximity - Program an alarm to sound when you are within a speci fied radius of an item defined by the Information Page.

(Refer to the Section on Proximity

Waypoints on page 70 for detailed information.)

• Add To Route - Include this item on a New Route or add it to an existing route.

(See Using Routes page 51 on for

details.)

Using Find

• View Sun and Moon - View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location.

(Refer to page 74 for detailed

information about the Sun and Moon Tables.)

• View Hunt and Fish - View the Hunt and Fish tables for this item location.

(Refer to page 75 for detailed

information about the Hunt and Fish Tables.)

• Map Information - Display the map that the map item originated from.

(Refer to page 90 of the Appen dix for information about downloading detailed maps.)

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Waypoint

Name and

Symbol

Waypoint

Location

Coordinates,

Elevation

and Depth (if

applicable)

Remove

Waypoint

from List

Using Find

Find Waypoints List

Waypoint Information Page

View Waypoint on

Map Page

Find Waypoint

Options

Enter a

notation using the on-screen

keypad

Distance and

Direction from

Current Location

Navigate to

a Waypoint

Location

Searching for a Waypoint

The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved waypoints. Waypoints can be created from marking your location, pointing to a place on the map or saving any other Find item (i.e. city, restaurant) as a waypoint. Waypoints are stored in alpha/numerical order and are also identified by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types.

Waypoints can be selected as destinations and added as points on a route.

To ﬁ nd a Waypoint:

1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoint icon and press ENTER to display the Waypoints List.

3. Use the ROCKER key to scroll up and down the list to ﬁ nd a waypoint. If the list is large, you can press the MENU key to display a list of search options.

Find By Name: allows you to enter the name of the waypoint

in a search ﬁ eld.

Find Nearest: allows you to list only those waypoints near

your current location.

Select Symbol: allows you to search for only those waypoints

of a speciﬁ c type.

Change Reference: allows you to use the Panning Arrow to

select a point on the map other than your current location.

4. Once found, a waypoint information page can be viewed by pressing the ENTER key. The data can be edited or select “Go To” to navigate to a waypoint.

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Searching for a Geocache

The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache locations that have been either, created using the GPSmap 76CS or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is actually a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and to allow it to be separated from others on the waypoints list. For more information on creating a geocache point refer to Geocache Setup instruction on page 65 and www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76cs/.

To ﬁ nd a Geocache:

1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Geocache icon and press ENTER to display the Geocache List. You can display either found geocaches or those that have not been found.

3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired geocache on the list and press ENTER to display the information page.

4. Highlight the “Go To” button and press ENTER to navigate to the geocache location. When you navigate to a geocache, the Compass Page changes to “Geocache Navigation” mode and any additional information about downloaded cache location is displayed in the comment ﬁ eld.

When a geocache is found, the unit will mark the cache as found, log

an entry into the calendar and provide an option that when activated will

Use Found button

when reach a

geocache

show the next nearest cache.

Using Find

Find Geocache List

Use Data button

for information

about a geocache

Options

Information Page

“Find Next” Option

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Cities Options

City Page

Options

Using Find

Select Maps

Options

Find Cities

List

City Information

Page

Searching for a City

The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data).

To ﬁ nd a city:

1. Use the ROCKER key to select the “Cities” option, then press it to display the ﬁ nd by ‘Nearest’ list of cities.

2. Use the Options Menu to ﬁ nd a city “By Name,” by entering a key word for “Nearest Containing,” use “Select Map” to select a different map to search from or to “Chance Reference” from your current location using the Map Pointer to ﬁ nd cities nearest a new location on the map.

3. If using ﬁ nd “By Name”, begin spelling the name of the city by using the keyboard. When you have entered enough characters to deﬁ ne the name, a match list displays. If you are using ﬁ nd “By Nearest” scroll through the list to ﬁ nd the city you want. If using “Nearest Containing” use the keyboard to enter the key word to display a list of cities using that word.

4. Use the ROCKER key to select the desired city from the list and then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that city.

5. With the Information Page displayed, you can select “Go To,” “Map” or “Save” options.

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Searching for an Interstate Exit

The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate

Exits.

1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu.

2. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List.

3. Highlight and select an exit type by pressing ENTER.

4. A list of exits nearest to you displays. The title box indicates the interstate highway which is served by the exits. Two ﬁ elds at the bottom of the page indicate distance and bearing to the exit.

5. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit.

6. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for that exit. This page contains the exit description with a list of available services near that exit along with the distance and bearing ﬁ elds.

7. Use the ROCKER key to move to the list of services and high- light a selection from the list.

8. Press ENTER to display the Information Page for the selected service.

The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service,

its direction from the exit, and a list of the services available.

At the bottom of these Information Pages are on-screen buttons for

“Go To,” “Map,” and “Save.”

Using Find

Find Exits List

Exit Services Info PageExit Information Page

Options

Menus

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Using Find

Tide Station List

Tide Station

Prediction

Page

(High and Low

tides for a 24

hour period

for the date

shown)

Tide Station Symbols on

Map Page

Searching for a Marine Point

The Find Marine Point feature allows you to search for the marine Tide Prediction Stations provided in the marine basemap contained in your GPSmap 76CS. When detailed marine map data has been downloaded from MapSource Marine Charts you can also view marine items such as marinas, navaids, wrecks and obstructions.

To find a Tide Prediction Station

1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu.

2. Select the Marine Points icon, then press ENTER to display the sub-icon(s) for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts.

3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight and select the Tide Station icon, then press ENTER.

4. A list of tide stations nearest to you displays. If a “None Found” message displays, then you are not currently located near a coast line. Press the MENU key to display the Tide Station Options Menu. Select from “Nearest Containing” or “Change Reference.” You can enter a key word for a known tide station or can use the map pointer to move to the nearest coast line and then press ENTER to establish a location near marine items.

5. Select a tide station from the list and press ENTER to display the information page for that tide station.

At the bottom of the Information Page are on-screen buttons for “Go

To,” “Map” and “Save.”

To find a Wreck or Obstruction

1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Select the Marine Points icon, then press ENTER to display the sub-icon(s) for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts.

3. Use the ROCKER key to highlight and select the Wrecks/ Obstructions icon, then press ENTER.

4. If you get a “None Found” message, you are too far from the coastline or out of the area of map data coverage. Press the MENU key and use the “Change Reference” option as explained on the previous page.

5. Select an item from the list and press ENTER to display the information page for that item.

At the bottom of the Information Page are on-screen buttons for “Go

To,” “Map” and “Save.”

To find Marine Services

1. Follow the same procedure as above to access the Marine Points Menu, then select the Marine Services icon.

2. If the “None Found” message displays, follow the same steps explained previously to display a list of marine services near the location you have selected.

3. When the information page for a selected service displays, you can highlight each information category and press ENTER to display additional information.

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Wrecks/Obstructions List

Detailed Information

Using Find

Marine Services List

Detailed Information

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Find Addresses Search

Page

Find Address Matches Address Information

Page

Searching for an Address

The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street name and city and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database.

To ﬁ nd an Address:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to display the ‘Find Addresses’ page.

3. If your unit has a GPS ﬁ x, the “Region” ﬁ eld at the top of the page will be completed with your current region and the <Enter Number> ﬁ eld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary, as the database has information for the entire region. You can enable the “City Filter” option is you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of address matches.

4. Enter the Street Number “<Enter Number>” using the onscreen keypad. Select “OK” to enter the number.

5. Press ENTER to display the street list. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to display a match on the list below. For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the core name instead of “E,” “W,” etc., to make the search faster.

6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page.

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Searching for an Intersection

The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersection if you have downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections in the map database.

To ﬁ nd an Intersection:

1. Press and hold the MENU/FIND key to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Intersections icon and press ENTER to display the “Find Intersections” search page.

3. If your unit has a GPS ﬁ x, the “Region” ﬁ eld at the top of the page will be completed with your current region and the <Enter Street 1> ﬁ eld is highlighted. Identifying a city is not necessary, as the database has information for the entire region. You can enable the “City Filter” option is you want to select a city to reduce the possible number of intersection matches.

With <Enter Street 1> highlighted, follow instructions in step 6

4. of the previous page. Repeat for <Enter Street 2>.

6. When done a list of matches appears below. Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page.

Using Find

Options

Intersections Search Page

Intersection Matches Intersection Info Page

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Find POI Topic List

Using Find

Search Method

Select Category

Searching for a Point of Interest

You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options, are not functional.

To ﬁ nd a point of interest:

1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu.

2. Highlight a desired “Points of Interest” icon and then press ENTER to display the list of nearest points.

3. Press the MENU key to choose from search options or choose “Select Category” to narrow your search.

4. Highlight the desired item from the list and then press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item.

If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain, only the nearest restaurant to your location is displayed when you search using the “Find Nearest” method. If you search using the “By Name” method, then all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database will be displayed with the closest to your current location listed first.

Category List POI Information Page

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About the Main Menu

The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence with the exception of Mark Waypoint and Find, which are accessed by pressing the FIND and MARK keys. The Time and Date can be found at the bottom of this page. A detailed discussion of each of the Main Menu features follows this brief introduction. Use the ROCKER key to highlight a feature name and then press ENTER to display the feature page.

• Tracks - This feature allows you to maintain a record of your movements (track log) with information such as time and location. It can be saved for later use.

• Routes -

• Highway - A useful graphic perspective for navigating a route.

• Setup - Controls the settings for many of the unit operating system features.

• Proximity - An alarm feature for a deﬁ ned circle around a speciﬁ ed waypoint.

• Calendar - An outdoor calendar with data access as well as waypoint association.

• Alarm Clock - This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76CS as an alarm clock.

• Calculator - A standard or scientiﬁ c calculator for measurement conversions, etc.

• Stopwatch - A multi-featured stopwatch.

• Sun & Moon - Sunrise and sunset times, moon phases and sun and moon location for any given date and time.

• Hunt & Fish - A table of time frames for best hunting and ﬁ shing opportunities for any given location and date.

• Games - A series of challenging games. Some incorporating GPS navigation.

Create a list of points that you wish to navigate to in a speciﬁ c order and save for later use.

The Main Menu

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Tracks Page with Saved Track Log

Options Menu

Active Track Color Options

Track Log Setup Page

Using a Track Log

The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a Track Log. A track log contains information about points along its path, including time, position, elevation and depth (requires NMEA input, see page 58).

Use a Track Log to:

• Record your movements for a given time and place and save it.

• Measure the area of any space you encompass with a track.

• Retrace your path in either direction.

o create a Track Log:

Press and Release the PAGE key until the Main Menu displays.

Then use the ROCKER key to highlight the Tracks icon.

2. Press ENTER to display the Tracks Page. The page contains On and Off buttons to activate or cancel the Track Log and a Track Log meter which displays the percentage of track log space used.

3. Beneath the Track Log ﬁ eld are four on-screen buttons to: “Setup” a track log, “Clear” the track log, “Save” a track log, and to activate the “TracBack

” feature for the current log.

4. To setup a track log, highlight the “Setup” button and press ENTER to display the Setup page. The ﬁ rst item on the page is ”Wrap When Full”. If you don’t check this item, then the track log will stop recording when full instead of overwriting the oldest data with new data.

5. Highlight the “Record Method” ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display

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the Distance, Time and Auto options. Because a track is made of a series of points that deﬁ ne your path of travel, they can be placed a speciﬁ ed “Distance” apart or placed at a “Time” interval you specify. The “Auto” option allows you choose from ﬁ ve intervals.

6. Next, set the interval for setting track points. You can choose from distance, time or frequency values.

7. The last item is the Active Track Color Options list.

When completed, press the QUIT key to return to the Track Log Page.

o Save a Track Log:

With the Tracks Page displayed, highlight the “Save” button and press ENTER, you will be asked “Do You Want To Save the Entire Track?”. If you select “Yes,” a “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page. The new saved track will be a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end.

2. If you select “No” a map showing the entire track appears and prompts “Select the beginning point for the saved track.” Use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the track line that you want to become the beginning of the Saved Track and press ENTER.

3. The next prompt asks you, “Select the ending point for the saved track.” Use the Panning Arrow to identify a point on the track that you want as the End Point and press ENTER. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.

(cont. on page 48)

Saved Track

on Map

Using Tracks

Save Track Page

Select Track

Ending Point

Select Track Beginning Point

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Saved Track Page

Area Calculation

Option

Start

Calculation

Stop Calculation

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Saved Track on the Map Page

Save Calculated Track

151ST ST

4. The Saved Track Page allows you to: Rename the track, view the track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the track (an area is deﬁ ned even if the track is open ended), specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page (Show On Map). On-screen buttons at the bottom of the page allow you to Save the track (OK), Delete, View it on the Map, and navigate the track back to any point along the track (TracBack).

o view a Track on the Map:

With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log displayed, highlight the Map button and press ENTER to display the Map Page.

2. A map showing the entire track appears with Begin and End markers. Any User Waypoints added to the Track will be dis

played

as well.

o calculate the area of a Track:

With the Track Log Page displayed and the Track Log On, press

the MENU key to display the Area Calculation option.

2. Highlight the option and press ENTER to display the calculation Start Page. Press ENTER to start the calculation as you begin to move and deﬁ ne the area’s boundaries. The page now displays a Stop button.

3. When you have completed deﬁ ning the area, press ENTER to display the page with a Save button.

4. Press ENTER again to save the new track to the Saved Tracks

List.

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Track Profiles

Once you have saved a track, you not only have a record of the path

you traveled but an altitude profile as well.

o view a Track Proﬁ le:

With the Saved Tracks Page for the Track displayed, press the MENU key to display the Proﬁ le option.

2. Then press ENTER to display the Track Proﬁ le.

View Proﬁ le Page Option

The beginning of the track is marked by a ﬂ ag and you can scroll

across the proﬁ le by pressing the left ROCKER key arrow.

As you scroll the proﬁ le, the elevation for each point on the

proﬁ le is displayed at the top of the page and the distance from the Start point and the End Point are displayed at the bottom.

3. At any point along the proﬁ le, you can press ENTER to display that point on the map.

4. Press the MENU key to use “Zoom Ranges” and “Hide Sym- bols” options.

Proﬁ le Options Menu - Displays only when you have DEM maps loaded on your GPSmap 76CS.

A Track Elevation Profile can also be created from Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. Topo 24K) which include elevation data contained in the map. When these types of maps are available, a “Use Map Data” - “Use Track Data” option menu displays when you select “Profile” See page 90 for more information about MapSource U.S. Topo 24K maps.

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Track Proﬁ le Page

Zoom Ranges Page

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TracBack Page

Create User Waypoint Prompt

o Use the TracBack feature:

With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log displayed, highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to display the TracBack Page.

2. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to. Use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the desired point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack.

3. Select either “Follow Road” to route back to the selected point using available roadways or “Follow Track” to retrace your original path of travel. Highlight the “Don’t ask Again” option and press ENTER if you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack.

4. When the TracBack Navigation Page displays, directions to the ﬁ rst turn on the track display at the top of the page. Move in the direction of the ﬁ rst turn. When you reach the ﬁ rst turn the display will provide direction to the next turn, and so on, until you have reached your destination.

To exit a TracBack, press the MENU key and select “Stop Navigation”.

o Create a User Waypoint on a Saved Track:

With a saved track displayed on the map, use the ROCKER key to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the track that you want to mark as a user waypoint. Press ENTER to display the Mark Waypoint Page.

2. Customize the user waypoint if desired as explained on page 29, then highlight the “OK” button and press ENTER to save.

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Creating and Using a Route

Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your ﬁ nal destination. The GPSmap 76CS stores 50 routes, with up to 250 waypoints each. A route can be created and modiﬁ ed from the Routes Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu. More complex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transferred to the unit memory. Auto-Routes which are generated when you select “Go To” for a Find item, map item or waypoint cannot be saved. Saved routes with more than 50 waypoints cannot be navigated using the “Follow Roads” option.

To create a route:

1. Access the “Routes” page from the Main Menu. The page has a “New” button, an “Active” button and a list of saved routes.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the “New” button and press ENTER to display the route Setup Page.

3. With an empty row (dashed) in the route list highlighted, press ENTER to display the Find Menu.

4. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups and display the Information Page for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, etc. Highlight the on-screen “Use” button and press ENTER to place it on the Route Waypoint List.

5. To add more waypoints to the route, repeat the process in Steps 3 and 4. You can rename the route if desired.

6. Press QUIT to save it to the Saved Routes list. Or, highlight the “Navigate” button and press ENTER to navigate.

Using Routes

Options

Indicates

Active Route

List of Saved Routes

Active Route Page

when Off Road

Route Setup Page Active Route Page

when following roads

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Using Routes

Go To (Distance)

Navigation from Waypoint to

Waypoint

Auto Routing

Direct Line Navigation

Manual Routing

Navigation using Existing

Roadways

Methods of navigating to a destination:

• When you activate the “Go To” button on the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu items, the GPSmap 76CS creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location.

• When you press the “Navigate” button on a Route page the GPSmap 76CS creates a route composed of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items, with the last being your destination. It navigates directly from point to point. Before each turn in the route a turn page displays a guidance message and graphic of the turn. You can view the turns at any time by pressing the ROCKER key Up or Down arrows while the route is active.

• These two navigation methods change when you select the “Follow Roads” option from the Routing Setup Page. Both Go To navigation and point to point routing become routes that allow you to navigate using roads.

The routes use existing roadways (either those in the basemap or

from downloaded detail mapping) to automatically calculate a route to your destination. Turns on roadways are added to the active route page and will be preceded by a guidance message with graphic display of the turn.

If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route, a

message will display to advise you.

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Navigating a Route

After you have created a route, you can begin navigation immediately

or save it to the Saved Routes list as explained on page 51.

When you are navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route will display as you approach each one. Using the “Follow Roads” option from the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and displays an Active Route page with a list of turns. you selected the “Off Road” option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route Page.

To Preview the Turns for an Active Route:

(See Routing Setup on page 64.)

beep, when you are

This ﬁ eld changes

to red at the

second warning

about to reach the

turning point.

1. From the Routes Page, highlight the route from the Routes list.

2. Press ENTER to display the Route Page for the route.

3. Highlight the “Navigate” button and press ENTER to begin navigation and display the route on the Map Page.

4. To view the list of turns on the route, press the PAGE key to display the Active Route Page. To view any individual turn on the list, use the ROCKER key to highlight it and press ENTER.

5. The page displays the turn and guidance text and a small ﬁ eld at the bottom showing the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route. To scroll through all turn previews, use the ROCKER key Up and Down arrows. To exit the preview page, press the QUIT key.

6. To stop navigating, select “Stop Navigation” from the Map or Compass Page and press ENTER.

Using Routes

Preview of Turn 4 of 9 Turns on a

Route

List of Turns for an Active Route

using the “Follow Roads” option

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Using Routes

Route Leg Transition

Options

Saved Routes

Options

Route on the map

transitions to the next

leg point when you are

within a 1 mile radius of

that point.

Route Options

To delete the route:

1. Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

2. To clear the saved routes list, select “Delete All Routes” and press ENTER. A prompt will display, asking “Do you really want to delete all routes?” Select “Yes” and press ENTER.

To select the Off-Road transition for a route:

1. Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

2. To select a method for advancing the route to the next point on the route, select “Off Road Transition” and press ENTER to display the Off Route Transition Page.

3. Highlight the Route Leg Transition ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the list of options. Select ”Auto,” “Manual” or “Distance.”

Using the Route Detail Page Options:

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To remove all waypoints:

1. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.

2. Highlight the “Remove All’ option and press ENTER. At the prompt , select “Yes.”

To reverse the route:

With the Options Menu displayed, highlight the “Reverse

Route” option and press ENTER.

To create a vertical proﬁ le of the route:

(Available only if Garmin MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used. See page 90 for details.)

Select “Proﬁ le” and press ENTER to display the route proﬁ le.

To copy the route:

Highlight the “Copy Route” option and press ENTER. The

copied route displays on the

Routes Page and is named the

same but followed by a numeral 1.

To delete the route:

Select “Delete” and press ENTER. At the prompt, select “Yes.”

To change the route data ﬁ elds:

Select “Change Data Fields” and press ENTER to display a list

of data ﬁ eld options. (See page 11 for detailed information.)

To restore default settings for the route:

Select “Restore Defaults” and press ENTER.

To modify a waypoint on a Route Detail Page:

Select the waypoint from the list of waypoints and press ENTER

to access the Route Waypoint Options Menu.

Using Routes

Route Detail

Page

Route Waypoint

Options Menu

Route Vertical Proﬁ le using

U.S. Topo 24K DEM mapping data

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The Highway Page

Highway Page with an

Active Route

Highway Page

Options Menu

Data Field

Display Options

The Highway Page

Whenever navigating a route, the Highway Page will guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four user selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc. The list of data to display and the method of selection is the same as for the Compass Page and is explained in detail on page 11.

The Highway graphic provides visual guidance, taking you point by point to your final destination. Your course is represented by a center line down the middle of the graphic. As you move toward each point on your route, the graphic will show the direction you should move to stay on course to the point. Five scale settings allow you to Zoom In or Out on the highway.

To navigate using the Highway Page:

1. While navigating, access the Highway Page from the Main Menu and observe your path of travel displayed on the highway graphic.

2. Press the MENU key to display the options menu. You can do the following:

Stop Navigation, Conﬁ gure Data Fields from four to three with

a destination guidance message, Change the Data Fields or restore Defaults to factory settings.

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The Setup Menu

The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSmap 76CS to your personal preferences. Each selectable setup page is identified by an icon, which when highlighted displays the page when you press ENTER.

To access the Setup Menu:

1. From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and press ENTER.

2. With the Setup Menu displayed, select the feature you wish to modify and press ENTER.

3. Instructions for modifying features are explained in the sections that follow.

System Setup

The System Setup Page allows you to select from four modes of GPS operation, enable/disable WAAS (see page 93), designate battery type currently being used to power your unit, choose a display text language, set options for operation when disconnected from an external power source.

To change a System Setup feature:

1. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature ﬁ eld and setup options.

2. With an option for a ﬁ eld highlighted, press ENTER to select.

To view the software version, press MENU and

select “Software Version.”

The Setup Menu

Setup Menu

System Setup

System Setup Page and Options

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Backlight

Timeout Options

Display Setup

Display Setup Page

Interface Setup

Page

Color Scheme

Options

Level

Selector

Data Format

Options

Display Setup

The Display Setup Page allows you to select a screen display color scheme for day and night viewing. You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness which can significantly save on battery power.

To change a System Setup feature:

1. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select the feature ﬁ eld and setup options menus.

2. With an option for a feature ﬁ eld highlighted, press ENTER to select. Use the ROCKER key to slide the brightness level selector.

Interface Setup

The Interface Setup Page allows you to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to a computer, external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, etc. using a USB or Serial Port Cable

The following settings are available:

GARMIN - The proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC.

GARMIN DGPS - The proprietary format used with Garmin dif ferential beacon receivers. Provides for tuning of the beacon receiver directly from the GPSmap 76CS.

NMEA In/NMEA Out - Supports input and output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data.

Text Out - Allows ASCII text output of location and velocity informa tion. No input.

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RTCM In - Provides DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104

format. No output.

RTCM In/NMEA Out - Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format and supports the output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data.

RTCM In/Text Out - Allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC-104 format and supports the output of simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information

None - Provides no interfacing capabilities.

To change an Interface Setup feature:

1. Access the Interface Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this section.

2. Highlight the desired setting and press ENTER.

3. When you select Text Out and /or RTCM In, additional ﬁ elds will appear. Use the ROCKER key to highlight “Baud Rate” and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER.

4. For Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER key to highlight “Beacon” and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER key to select “Scan” or “User” and press ENTER.

If “Scan” is selected, the GPSmap 76CS will automatically direct the beacon receiver to scan for available beacon transmitters.

If “User” is selected, select the “Freq” and “Bit Rate” ﬁ elds and enter the appropriate settings. The beacon status, signal-to-noise ratio and distance to beacon are displayed in the bottom of the page.

Interface Setup

Data Format Page for

GARMIN DGPS

Data Format Page for

RTCM In/NMEA Out

Data Format Page for:

NMEA In/NMEA Out

Text Out RTCM In

RTCM In/Text Out

IMPORTANT NOTE:

When the USB cable is con-

nected to the GPS map 76CS,

it is automatically detected and

communicates only in Garmin Format. When the USB is connected, Garmin format will not

communicate through the Serial

connection, while all other formats can be used by the

Serial connection with the USB

still connected.

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Restores

to original

setting

Tones Setup

Tones Sound when

Check to Mute all

Tones Setup Page

Page Sequence Setup

Page Sequence Setup Page

highlighted

Tones

Options

Adds all

pages to

the list

Tones Setup

The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a

variety of unit features.

To use the Tones Setup feature:

1. Access the Tones Setup Page.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone and press ENTER to display the options menu.

3. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER. As you move down the list each different tone will sound.

Page Sequence Setup

The Page Sequence Setup Page allows you to reorder any of the Main Pages, plus additional pages when you cycle the PAG E key. If a page is added to the sequence, it will no longer appear in the Main Menu.

To move, insert or remove a page:

1. Access the Page Sequence Setup Page.

2. To move a page in the order, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select “Move,” then move Up or Down until the desired position is displayed and press ENTER.

3. To insert a new page highlight the page you wish to insert before in the order and press ENTER. Select “Insert,” then choose a page from the displayed list and press ENTER.

4. To remove a page, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select “Remove” and press ENTER.

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Using the Map Setup Feature

The map display for your GPSmap 76CS is user conﬁ gurable. A factory set of default settings currently control the Map Page display and may be satisfactory for your current requirements. The Map Setup pages allow you to determine how map features appear on the page by controlling map orientation, text size, track display, map item display, detailed map data display and more. It is suggested that you wait until you are more familiar with the operation of your unit before deciding what features you want to customize.

o customize the Map Page display:

To access the Map Setup Pages, press the MENU key with the Map Page is displayed.

2. Scroll down the Menu to the “Setup Map” option and then press ENTER to display the Map Setup Page. At the top of the page are icons for each setup page.

3. Use the ROCKER switch to move from icon to icon when selecting a map setup page and to move up and down to the feature ﬁ elds on each page.

4. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press the ENTER key to display the list of options for that feature. Each Map Setup Page has a menu of general options. This menu can be accessed by pressing the MENU key with the page displayed.

Map Setup

The “General Settings” Map Setup Page

Many of the Setup fea-

tures use the same type of

option lists; Off/On, Most to Least, Small to Large, a scale from 20 feet to 500

miles and a keypad for

numerical data entry.

The Map Setup

Options Menu allows you to quickly restore map settings.

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Map Setup

The “General Settings” Map Setup Page

The “Tracks Settings” Map Setup Page

Map Setup - General Settings

The ﬁ rst page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page: to select the map orientation, “North Up” (with north at the top of the map) or “Track Up” (with the map oriented in the direction of travel). “Below” sets the map scale at which the Track Up feature displays, all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation. “Auto Zoom,” zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route. Detail selects the degree of map detail displayed. You can lock the Position Arrow to display on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy.

Map Setup - Tracks Settings

The Tracks feature settings, which records a log of your movements for any given period of time, are accessed from the second page of the Map Setup. You have settings for maximum zoom for viewing saved tracks and active track logs. You can set the number of track points for recording a track and select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track.

Map Setup - Points Settings

The third page of the map setup feature allows you determine the map scale at which various map features display. You turn off the display, set it to Auto or select a value from 20 feet to 500 miles.

The “Points Settings” Map Setup Page

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Map Setup - Text Settings

The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the Text Settings Page. Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large.

Map Setup - Information Settings

This page of the Map Setup feature displays a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing capability. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired map and then the ENTER key to show it on the map display or turn it off.

Pressing the MENU key displays list of options for displaying maps.

Map Information Options Menu

Map Setup - Marine Settings

The last page of the Map Setup is the Marine Settings Page. Use this page to control the display of marine chart items when using downloaded

marine charts (i.e. MapSource BlueChart

marine mapping data).

Map Setup

The “Text Settings” Map Setup Page

The “Map Information” Map Setup Page

The “Marine Settings” Map Setup Page

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Routing Setup

Routing Setup Page

Routing

Setup

Options

Calculation

Method Options

Routing Setup

The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation.

To Use Routing Setup Options:

1. Access the Routing Setup Page.

2. Select the Guidance Method and choose “Prompted” if you want to be asked to choose one of the other two options (“Follow Road” or “Off Road”) each time a route is being calculated. Otherwise, the chosen method will always be used for navigation.

3. If you chose “Follow Road” then the Follow Road Method ﬁ eld will offer a similar choice of “Prompted”, “Faster Time” or “Shorter Distance.”.

4. If you want the Next Turn Preview Page to display just before each turn on the route, select “On” from the Next Turn Pop-Up ﬁ eld.

5. When using the “Follow Road” guidance method, select the Follow Road Options button and press ENTER to choose from a page of options.

Follow Road Options

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Geocache Setup

The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden

at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website for details and how to download geocache locations from the internet (www.garmin.com).

To use the Geocache Setup feature:

1. Access the Geocache Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this section.

2. Highlight the symbols ﬁ elds and press ENTER to change from the default open and closed geocache symbols. Select “Yes” or “No” for Calendar entry when found.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Before setting up and placing physical geocache stations on public or private land, be certain you are not in violation of ordinances or laws governing use of these properties.

Marine Setup

The Marine Setup Page allows you to set values for limits which activate alarms for features specific to maritime navigation.

To use the Marine Setup feature:

1. Access the Marine Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this section.

2. Highlight the box in front of each ﬁ eld to activate the desired alarm and press ENTER.

3. Highlight the ﬁ eld adjacent to each checked box, press ENTER and use the Number Keypad to enter the value for each alarm. Highlight “OK” and press ENTER to close.

Speed

Filter

Options

Geocache Setup

Waypoint

Symbols List

Marine Setup

“Deep” and

“Shallow”

water alarms

require

NMEA sonar input interfacing.

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Time Zone

Options

Time Setup

Time Setup Page

Units Setup

Units Setup Page

To set the

UTC Offset

for “Other”

Time Zones,

see page 91.

Time Setup

The Time Setup Page allows you to set the correct time for your

geographic location.

To use the Time Setup feature:

1. Access the Time Setup Page.

2. Highlight the Time Format ﬁ eld and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 (Military Time) hour formats.

3. Highlight the Time Zone ﬁ eld and press ENTER to choose the correct zone for your location. If you selected “Other”, you must enter the correct Universal Time Coordinate (UTC) for your location. Refer the UTC Chart on page 91.

4. Daylight Savings Time offers choices of Yes, No and Auto.

Units Setup

The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement

for your GPSmap 76CS.

To use the Units Setup feature:

1. Access the Units Setup Page.

2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to highlight the various units ﬁ elds and select the desired units from the lists displayed.

For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map

Datums, refer to page 92 in the Appendix.

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Heading Setup

The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referencing, it is recommended that you use the default values.

To use the Heading Setup feature:

1. Access the Heading Setup Page.

2. Highlight the Display ﬁ eld, press ENTER and select from Cardinal Letters, Degrees or Mils to display the heading value.

Highlight the North Reference ﬁ eld, press ENTER and select from True North, Magnetic North, Grid North, or User Grid North.

4. Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching. See page 15.

Calibration Setup

The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass

and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation.

To calibrate the Compass:

1. Access the Calibration Setup Page which displays a “Which sensor would you like to calibrate?” message.

2. Highlight the Compass button and press ENTER to display the Compass Calibration Page. Follow instructions on page 16.

To calibrate the Altimeter:

Select Altimeter and press ENTER to display the Altimeter

Calibration Page and follow instructions on pages 25 and 68.

North

Reference

Options

Heading Setup

Heading Setup Page

Calibration Setup

Calibration Setup Page

Display

Options

Time Delay

Options

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Altimeter Setup

Important - If you select the “Save Always” option, be certain to switch back

to the “Save When Power On” option before removing the batteries from the unit and when storing the unit for long periods with batteries in place. If not,

you may need to reset your location for satellite acquisition at the next start-up.

Enter the correct

elevation

Enter the correct

barometric pressure

Altimeter Setup

The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data.

To setup the Altimeter:

1. Access the Altimeter Setup Page and highlight the Auto Cali bration ﬁ eld and press ENTER to select from On or Off. When On, elevation is corrected by GPS.

2. Highlight the Barometer Mode ﬁ eld and press ENTER to select

Variable Elevation (used when moving) or Fixed Elevation (used

when stationary, allowing the Altimeter to function as a standard

barometer). Trip data is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode.

3. Select a method of saving data from the Pressure Trend Record ing ﬁ eld and press ENTER. When you select “Save Always,” the pressure is recorded every 15 minutes, even when the unit is turned off. For this reason be certain to return this setting back to “Save When Power On” when removing batteries or storing the unit with batteries for prolonged periods. Install fresh batteries when the “Battery Low” message appears.

To manually calibrate the Altimeter:

1. Highlight the “Calibrate Altimeter” button and press ENTER.

You can calibrate the Altimeter using one of three methods:

Enter the correct elevation: this requires a reliable source

for determining the elevation for your current location.

Enter the correct pressure: this requires a reliable source

to determe the accurate barometric pressure at your current location.

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Allow the GPS Receiver to deter

mine the elevation: the GPS receiver

estimates the current elevation when determining its location. The accur racy will vary depending on the posi tion (telemetry) of satellites overhead. It won’t be as accurate as an elevation entered from a known source, but is sufﬁ cient for most navigation applica tions.

2. When ﬁ nished, a Completed or Failed

message will display.

Use the elevation deter-

mined by the GPS receiver

Welcome Page Setup

The Welcome Page Setup Page allows you to insert a message such as ownership information on the Welcome Page (the first page to display when you turn the unit on).

To setup the Welcome Page:

1. Access the Welcome Page Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this section.

2. Use the keypad at the base of the screen to enter your welcome message. Use the ROCKER key to select text and press ENTER.

3. When completed, highlight “OK” on the keypad and press ENTER to close or... press and hold the PAGE key.

4. Turn you unit Off and then On again to view your Welcome Page message. You may edit the message as desired by following steps 1 through 3 again.

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Altimeter Setup

Calibration Complete

Press ENTER

Calibration Failed

Press ENTER and retry

Welcome Page Setup

Text and

Number Keypad

Placing your name and phone number on this page

may aid in recovery of your unit should it become lost

or stolen.

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Proximity Waypoints

Use the

ENTER key

to Review or

Remove an

entry.

Proximity Waypoints List

Selected Waypoint

Number

Keypad

Press the

Menu key

to Clear the

Entire List

Proximity Waypoints

The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or otherwise to be avoided.

To use the Proximity Waypoint feature:

1. Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the Main Menu by highlighting the Proximity icon and pressing ENTER.

2. With the Name ﬁ eld highlighted, press ENTER to display the Find Menu. (See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature.)

3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points and press ENTER to display the Information Page for that item.

4. With the “Use” button at the bottom of the page highlighted, press ENTER to place the point in the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page.

5. Next use the ROCKER key to highlight the Radius ﬁ eld if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile.

6. Highlight the “Proximity Alarms” check box and press ENTER to activate the alarm feature. When you trigger an alarm, a tone will sound and a “Near Proximity Point” message displays. When you move outside the set radius, a “Leaving Proximity Point” message displays.

To remove or review a single entry, press ENTER. To remove all

7. waypoints from the list, press MENU and choose “Remove

All”.

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GPS Features

Calendar

The Calendar allows you to view for any given day and location; Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities, archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day, week or month format display.

To use the Calendar feature:

1. Access the Calendar from the Main Menu. The current week is displayed.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the day you want to add waypoints to and press ENTER to display the Page for that day.

3. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. Highlight “Add Point” and press ENTER to display the Find Feature Menu.

4. Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page. (See page 31 for details on using the Find Feature) With the Information Page for that point displayed, highlight the “Use” button and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Page.

5. To remove points from a Day Page press MENU to display the Options Menu. Select “Remove Points” and press ENTER to display the Remove Points Options List.

6. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon or Hunt and Fish extended data for a speciﬁ c date and location, press the

MENU key and use the ROCKER key to make your choice.

Calendar

New Location

Options

Calendar: Week Format

Remove Points

Options

Calendar: Day Format

Marked waypoints are automatically added to the Calendar.

Calendar: Month Format

Options

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GPS Features

Alarm Clock

Alarm Clock Page

Calculator

Calculator Page

Options

Menus

Alarm Clock

The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 76CS as an alarm clock. You can choose from different alarm tones, and use the “Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes.

To set the Alarm Clock:

1. Access the Alarm Clock from the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Alarm Time ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad and set the desired alarm time.

3. Highlight the Alarm Mode ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the On/Off switch.

4. Highlight the Alarm Beep ﬁ eld and select the type of alarm tone desired.

When you turn the alarm On, an “Alarm Set” message appears

and allows you to turn the unit Off. When the “Set Time” arrives, the unit will switch On and sound the alarm beep. Press any key to silence the alarm.

Calculator

The Calculator Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 76CS as a calculator. You can select either a Standard or Scientific calculator and Degrees or Radians from the Options Menu.

To use the Calculator:

1. Access the Calculator from the Main Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate the calculator.

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Stopwatch

This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76CS as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You may also have the unit record the lap time based on distance.

To start the stopwatch:

Use the ROCKER key to highlight the ‘Start’ ﬁ eld and then

press ENTER.

To stop the stopwatch:

Use the ROCKER key to highlight the ‘Stop’ ﬁ eld and press

ENTER.

To use the lap feature:

With the stopwatch running, use the ROCKER key to highlight

the ‘Lap’ ﬁ eld and then press ENTER.

To reset the stopwatch:

With the stopwatch stopped, use the ROCKER key to highlight

the ‘Reset’ ﬁ eld and then press ENTER.

To time lap by distance:

Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Options Menu and then

press ENTER. Choose ‘Lap by Distance’ and press ENTER. To return to ‘Lap by Button Press’, repeat these same steps.

To set a lap distance value:

1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the Options Menu and then press ENTER. Choose ‘Set Lap Distance’ and press ENTER.

2. Use the ROCKER key

to highlight the ﬁ eld you wish to change

and then press ENTER. Enter the new value and press ENTER. When done, highlight ‘OK’ and press ENTER.

Stopwatch

Lap Options

Stopwatch Page

Setting Lap By Distance

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GPS Features

Sun and Moon Tables

Location Options

Sun and Moon Page

Sun and Moon

The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time, date and location on Earth.

The Sun and Moon Page also displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset times for the selected time, date and location. On-screen buttons allow you to animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop at a given time/date. The button to the left animates the display of the sun and moon. The center button animates more rapidly, showing the phases of the moon. The right button stops animation.

To display sun and moon locations for a speciﬁ ed time, date and location:

1. Access the Sun and Moon Page from the Main Menu.

2. To view the predictions for a different date and time, highlight those ﬁ elds and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad.

3. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the “New Location” options menu and choose from the options shown.

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Hunt and Fish

The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best

times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location.

To display hunting and ﬁ shing predictions for a speciﬁ ed

date and location:

1. Access the Hunt and Fish Page from the Main Menu. The current date and location are displayed in the date and location ﬁ elds at the top of the page.

2. To view the predictions for a different date, highlight the Date ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the Number Keypad.

3. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location ﬁ eld and press ENTER to display the “New Location” options menu.

Choose “Use Map” to select a point on the map using the

Panning Arrow. Then press ENTER to display the table for that location. The Location ﬁ eld will now state “Map Location”.

Choose “Use Find Menu” to select a point from the Find

Feature database. Follow instructions for using the Find Feature beginning on page 31. When a ﬁ nd item has been selected, highlight the “Use” button at the bottom of the item information page and press ENTER. The Location ﬁ eld will now display the name of the ﬁ nd item.

4. To return to the current date, press MENU and then ENTER.

Hunt and Fish Tables

Hunt and Fish Page

Location Options Menu

Page Options Menu

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GPS Features

GPS Enhanced Games

Game Board

Game Prompt

Game Settings

Unopened

Symbol

Opened

Symbol

Games

The GPSmap 76CS provides games as an entertainment feature. Sev-

eral of these games employ GPS as a virtual component in the play.

To select and play a game:

1. Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the Games icon.

2. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired game and press ENTER to display the brief description prompt for each game.

Memory Race

This is a GPS virtual game where the playing piece moves where you move. To win the Memory Race, remember which square has which symbol then clear the board by matching all of the two symbol sets together. Travel to each square, highlight “Open” at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER to view the symbol. Press the QUIT key to stop play.

To adjust the Grid or Square Size in custom mode:

1. Highlight the “Grid Size” or “Square Size” ﬁ eld and press ENTER to select from the options lists. Press ENTER to make your selection.

2. Highlight “Start” and press ENTER to begin the game.

3. Highlight “Re-Center” and press ENTER to place yourself back in the middle of the game board.

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Virtua Maze

This GPS game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain. The lower left corner is a timer displaying the elapsed time. The Difficulty Lever determines how much of the maze you can see at one time. Viewing less of the maze makes the game more difficult.

HINT: Pressing the ENTER key and selecting “Cheat On” enables a “cheat mode.” Enabling this mode penalizes you by five minutes and count seconds by 10 instead of 2. Turn the cheat mode Off by pressing the ENTER key.

Geko Smak

Geko Smak is a GPS based game that features you as the player piece. In measured rhythm, Gekos will appear on the screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack the Geko with a hammer. If you get the Geko, an “!” mark displays above the hammer, if not, just a hammer displays momentarily.

Field size choices are small, medium and large, with small fields being roughly 20 yards by 30 yards and large fields being 60 yards by 90 yards (about the size of an American football field).

The difficulty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels determine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase.

GPS Enhanced Games

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GPS Enhanced Games

Nibbons

In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” will grow. You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the Skulls that chase after you.

Gekoids

This GPS game, which can be played without GPS on, is all about blasting gekoids. The catch is, you are the ship and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play, make certain to make your game settings. Orient Map “Northwards” rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is stationary and north is always up. Orient Map “Ship Up” rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your ship always points Up.

Press the ENTER key to start and blast away!

IMPORTANT WARNING: When playing any of the virtual games (where you are moving about on a real playing field), use reasonable and prudent caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstructions or proximity to vehicular traffic. Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path.

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GPS Features

Beast Hunt

Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms. From time to time you will be transported by slides that curve or move you diagonally. The game consists of several difficulty levels and an extended or limited visibility option. When you lose a game the screen will display the layout of hazards, slide and warning platforms. A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses.

To play Beast Hunt:

1. Select “Beast Hunt” from the Games Menu and press ENTER to display the game prompt window.

2. Read the prompt and then press ENTER to display the Difﬁ culty Options window. Make your choice and press ENTER to display Visibility Options.

3. Make a selection and press ENTER to begin the game.

4. Use the ROCKER key to jump from platform to platform.

When you land on a shaded platform, you are one or two steps

from the dragon, a platform with a circle is next to a pit. If you fall into a pit you lose. If you jump into the dragon you lose, if you shoot an arrow at where you think the dragon is, and miss you lose.

To defeat the dragon, use ENTER to place an arrow in a

shaded platform. Use the ROCKER key to point and ENTER to shoot.

Non-Enhanced Game

Game Symbols

Player

Dragon Aim Arrow

Pit Warning

PitDragon Near

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Appendix

Accessories

USB Interface Cable and MapSource Trip and

Waypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB cable drivers.

GA 27C Remote GPS Antenna with

MCX Connector

CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested

specifically for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered for

sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or

approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products. Use of such

accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and

void the terms of the warranty. Using Garmin Accessories with

other manufacturer’s products is not recommended.

See your Garmin Dealer or website for availability.

Accessories

Carry Lanyard - Provides convenient method for carrying the unit. USB PC Interface Cable - Provides connection to a PC for data transfer.

includes, MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM with USB Drivers.

Owner’s Manual - Start up instructions and detailed operation reference. Quick Start Guide - Abbreviated overview of unit operation and reference.

Optional Accessories

Cigarette Lighter Adapter - Provides auxiliary power from an automobile cigarette lighter.

GA 27C Remote GPS Antenna - Allows enhanced satellite acquisition. Includes suction and magnetic mount options.

MapSource CD-ROMs - Allows transfer of detailed map data. (Not shown) Refer to Garmin web site: http://garmin.com/products/gpsmap76c/ for a list of compatible MapSource products.

Serial Port PC Interface Cable with Auxiliary AC Power Supply - Provides connection to a PC for data transfer. (Not shown)

Carrying Case - Provides protection during transport of the unit. (Not shown)

Auto Navigation Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle dash and includes Garmin

MapSource City Select North America v5 CD-ROM.

Marine Mount Kit - Allows installation on a boat.

Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit - Allows installation on bicycle handlebar.

Battery Pack - Rechargeable, NiMH, AA battery kit, USA receptacle.

For a complete list of available accessories for use with GPSmap 76CS, refer to the Garmin web site: http://garmin.com/products/gpsmap76cs/

(Included with the Unit)

Also

(Not included with the Unit)

(Not shown)

Installing the Carry Lanyard and Accessory Ports

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Appendix

MCX External Antenna Connector

(under weather cover)

USB Connector (under

weather cover)

Carry Lanyard Installation

Back of GPSmap 76CS

Power/Data Cable

Connector

“Serial Port”

(under weather

cover)

Accessories

Auto Navigation Kit

Marine Mount Kit

Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit

Rechargeable NiMH Battery Kit

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PHYSICAL

Speciﬁ cations

GPSmap 76CS

IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes)

Size: 6.2”H x 2.7”W x 1.4”D

transreﬂ ective TFT (160 x 240 pixels) Backlit

Altimeter: Accuracy; +/- 10 feet1, resolution; 1 foot

Keypad: Nine multifunction backlit keys

Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529,

Weight: 7.6 ounces (216g) with batteries installed

Display: 1.5”W x 2.2”H, 256-color, high resolution,

Antenna: Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability

Compass: Accuracy; +/- 5 degrees

Operating Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to 70oC)

, resolution; 1 degree

PERFORMANCE

Receiver: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel

Acquisition Time: Warm: Approximately 15 seconds

Cold: Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate

Update Rate: Once per second, continuous

GPS Accuracy

Position: < 15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical

Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

™

: Approximately 5 minutes

DGPS Accuracy

Position: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet), 95% typical

Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Dynamics: Performs to speciﬁ cations to 6 g’s

Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 2.3, RTCM SC-104 (for

DGPS corrections) and RS-232 and USB for PC interface

Data Storage Life: Indeﬁ nite: no memory battery required

Map Storage: Internal; approximately 115 MB

POWER

Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries or 12 V Adapter Cable, or up to 36 VDC external power

Battery Life: Up to 20 hours (typical use)

Speciﬁ cations subject to change without notice.

1. Subject to proper user calibration.

2. The temperature rating of the GPSmap 76CS may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures.

3. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.

4. WAAS accuracy in North America. (DGPS using Beacon Receiver input.)

5. Alkaline batteries lose a signiﬁ cant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPS map 76CS in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting, electronic compass and audible tones signiﬁ cantly reduce battery life.

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Speciﬁ cations

GPSmap 76CS

Appendix

Data Field Deﬁ nitions

The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSmap 76CS.

Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of your GPS determined location.

Ambient Pressure - The uncalibrated current pressure.

Ascent-Average - The average vertical distance of ascents.

Ascent-Maximum - The Maximum ascent rate in feet/meters per minute.

Ascent-Total - The total distance ascended.

Barometer - The calibrated current pressure.

Bearing - The compass direction from your current position to a destina-

tion point.

Course - tion point.

Depth - The depth of water from sonar NMEA input.

Descent-Average - The average vertical distance of descent.

Descent-Maximum - The maximum descent rate in feet/meters per

minute.

The desired path of travel from your starting point to your destina-

Descent-Total - The total distance descended.

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Distance - Next - The distance to the next point on a route.

Distance - Destination - The entire distance, from beginning to end, of

a route.

ETA - Next - The estimated time of arrival at the next point on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.

ETA - Destination - The estimated time of arrival at your destination, if you maintain your current speed and course.

Elevation - The distance above or below mean sea level.

Elevation-Maximum - The highest elevation reached.

Elevation-Minimum - The lowest elevation reached.

Glide Ratio - The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to vertical dis-

tance.

Glide Ratio Dest - The glide ratio required to descend from your present position and elevation to the destination’s elevation.

Heading - Your direction of travel as indicated by a compass, in degrees or cardinal letters (N,S,E,W).

Location (lat/lon) -

Location (selected) - Your current location described in the selected

units of measure (other than lat/lon).

Your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates.

Data Field Deﬁ nitions

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Data Field Deﬁ nitions

Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips.

Off Course - The distance off your direct course line, right or left.

Pointer - The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point

on a route.

Speed - Your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour, kilometers per hour or knots.

Speed - Maximum - The maximum speed you have attained since the Trip Computer was reset.

Speed - Moving Avg. - The average speed while your vehicle was moving.

Speed - Overall Avg. - The average speed determined by both the moving and stopped time and speed.

Sunrise - The time of sunrise for the current date and location.

Sunset - The time of sunset for the current date and location.

Time To Destination - The estimated time enroute to your final destina-

tion, if you maintain your current speed and course.

Time To Next - The estimated time enroute to the next point on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.

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Time of Day - The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time.

To Course - Your direction of travel to get back on course.

Trip Odometer - The running total of distance traveled since the Trip

Computer was reset.

Trip Time - Moving - The length of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the Trip Computer was reset.

Trip Time - Stopped - The length of time that the vehicle has been stopped (stationary) while the unit was powered On and tracking your location (since the Trip Computer was reset).

Trip Time - Total - The total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was reset.

Turn - The direction of, and distance to, the next turn on an active route.

Velocity Made Good - The rate of closure on a destination based upon

your current speed and course of travel.

Vertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time.

Vertical Speed Dest - The measurement of your rate of acsent/decsent to

a predetermined altitude.

Water Speed - The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76CS is used to calculate your current speed over water.

Data Field Deﬁ nitions

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Data Field Deﬁ nitions

Water Temperature - The temperature of water at a measured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76CS.

Waypoint - Destination - The last point on a route, your destination.

Waypoint - Next - The next point on your route.

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Interfacing the GPSmap 76CS

The GPSmap 76CS is provided with interface connection to a PC using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks from the GPSmap 76CS to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource User’s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.

o connect to your computer using the USB connector:

1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with your GPSmap 76CS on your PC. USB drivers, required for USB interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not connect the USB cable until the drivers have been installed.

2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 60CS and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port.

3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.

To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector:

1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 76CS and insert the round indexed connector on the cable into the matching port.

2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other appropriate device.

3. Set your GPSmap 76CS interface setting to the appropriate interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 58.

Connecting the GPSmap 76CS

to a Computer

Lift Cover

Universal Serial

Bus (USB) Port

Serial

Communications

Port

Lift Cover

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Downloading MapSource

Map Data

Garmin MapSource

CD-ROM’s offer a variety of detailed mapping

data and navigation information.

MapSource is also an excellent medium

for storage and safety backup of Personal

Waypoints, Routes and Saved Tracks.

Garmin MapSource

Digital Elevation Models

provide elevation data

at any point identified by the

Panning Arrow

See your Garmin Dealer or visit the Garmin

at: www.garmin.com

web site

for information on which maps work with the

GPSmap 76CS.

U.S. Topo 24K

(DEM) Maps

Transferring MapSource Map Data

If you have purchased a Garmin MapSource CD-ROM mapping program you may want to transfer detailed map data before beginning use, to provide your unit with maximum Find features and mapping capability. The GPSmap 76CS accepts up to 115 MB of map data from most MapSource products. It is not possible to transfer 3rd party maps into Garmin products.

You cannot view multiple types of MapSource data in the same location at the same time (one displays over the other). When you leave a City Select area for example and enter the area of a topographic map, the display will change to contour lines. The same is true when moving from a topo map to a City Select map.

Maps that are at the top of the hierarchy display over any other map information. Because new maps are constantly being released, consult your Garmin Dealer or the Garmin website to determine the order of hierarchy.

Map data transfer requires the use of a PC, a Garmin MapSource CDROM, and the Universal Service Bus (USB) cable supplied with this unit. When downloading new maps, those already downloaded are overwritten. Include maps you want to retain by adding them to your new map download. Follow instructions for map transfer in the MapSource User’s Manual.

It is also important to note, that certain features contained in the GPSmap 76CS will not be enabled unless you are using mapping data they are designed to support, such as many of the Find Features and DEM Elevation Proﬁ les. Visit the Garmin website for details on all of the maps for use with the GPSmap 76CS.

Garmin GPSMAP 76CS User Manual

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Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual