Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

GPSMAP® 76CSx

mapping gps with sensors

owner’s manual

Shown with optional MapSource® data.

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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. The GPSMAP 76CSx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

About This Manual

To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is organized into the following sections.

The Introduction contains the Table of Contents.

The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit, how to turn the unit on, and how to acquire satellites.

The Basic Operation section provides information about setting up waypoints, routes, and tracks.

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The Main Pages section contains an overview of the Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, Compass, and Altimeter Pages.

The Main Menu section describes features found in the Main Menu, and information on how to change settings.

The Appendix contains information such as speciﬁcations, optional accessories, and maintenance information. You can also ﬁnd warranty and FCC information in the Appendix.

An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.

Manual Conventions

This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices.

INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction .......................................................i

About This Manual ..............................................i

Manual Conventions ................................................ i

Software License Agreement ............................v

Product Registration ..........................................v

Contact Garmin ....................................................... v

Caring for the GPSMAP 76CSx ........................vi

Cleaning the Case ................................................. vi

Cleaning the Screen ............................................... vi

Storage ................................................................... vi

Water Immersion ................................................... vi

Warning .............................................................vii

Caution .............................................................viii

Getting Started .................................................1

Unit Overview .....................................................1

Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad ..................3

Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx ........................4

Adjusting the Backlight .......................................... 4

Initializing the GPS Receiver .............................5

Initialization Options .............................................. 6

Using the GPSMAP 76CSx ................................

Understanding Terms .............................................. 6

Selecting Options and Entering Data ...................... 7

Using the Status Bar ............................................... 8

On-Screen Messages ............................................... 9

Using the Databases ................................................ 9

Basic Operation .............................................10

Creating and Using Waypoints .......................10

Marking Your Current Location ........................... 10

Creating Waypoints Using the Map ...................... 11

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates .............. 11

Editing Waypoints ................................................ 12

Deleting Waypoints .............................................. 12

Averaging the Waypoint’s Location .....................13

Projecting a Waypoint ...........................................14

Proximity Waypoints ............................................15

Man OverBoard (MOB) .......................................16

Using the Find Menu ........................................16

Find By Name ....................................................... 17

Recent Finds ......................................................... 18

Using the Find Information Page .......................... 18

Find Information Page Options Menu .................. 18

Finding a Waypoint ...............................................20

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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

Finding a Geocache .............................................. 21

Finding a City ....................................................... 21

Finding an Interstate Exit ..................................... 22

Finding an Intersection ......................................... 24

Searching for a Point of Interest ........................... 24

Using Tracks .....................................................26

Track Proﬁles ........................................................ 29

Navigating a Saved Track .....................................30

Creating and Using Routes .............................31

Creating a Route ................................................... 31

Navigating a Route ............................................... 32

Editing a Route ..................................................... 33

Using the Route Page Options .............................. 35

Main Pages ..................................................... 36

Satellite Page ....................................................37

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu ................ 37

Map Page ...........................................................38

Using Additional Map Data .................................. 39

Changing the Zoom Range ................................... 40

Map Orientation .................................................... 40

Map Page Options ................................................ 40

Guidance Text ....................................................... 41

Setting up the Map Page ....................................... 42

Measuring Distance .............................................. 45

Turning Declutter On or Off ................................. 46

Restoring Defaults ................................................ 47

Compass Page ..................................................47

Using the Electronic Compass .............................. 48

Compass Page Options ......................................... 50

Sight ‘N Go Navigation ........................................ 51

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer .......52

Data Fields ............................................................ 53

Altimeter Page ..................................................54

Altimeter Page Options ........................................ 55

Plot Over Time (Distance) .................................... 56

View Pressure/Elevation Plots ............................. 56

Zoom Ranges ........................................................ 57

View Points ........................................................... 58

View Points on Map ............................................. 58

Reset .....................................................................59

Calibrate Altimeter ............................................... 60

Change Data Fields ............................................... 61

Trip Computer Page .........................................61

Trip Computer Page Options Menu ...................... 62

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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

Main Menu ......................................................63

Tracks ................................................................63

Track Page Options ............................................... 64

Route Page ........................................................64

Highway Page ...................................................64

Setup Menu .......................................................65

System Setup ........................................................66

Display Setup ........................................................ 67

Interface Setup ...................................................... 68

Tones Setup ........................................................... 68

Page Sequence Setup ............................................ 69

Map Page Setup .................................................... 69

Routing Setup ....................................................... 70

Geocache Setup ....................................................71

Marine Setup ......................................................... 72

Time Setup ............................................................ 73

Units Setup ........................................................... 73

Heading Setup ....................................................... 74

Calibration Setup .................................................. 75

Altimeter Setup ..................................................... 76

Welcome Setup ..................................................... 77

Jumpmaster ........................................................... 78

Proximity Waypoints ........................................

Calendar ............................................................82

Calculator ..........................................................83

Stopwatch .........................................................84

Sun and Moon ...................................................85

Hunt and Fish ...................................................86

Games Menu .....................................................87

Appendix ........................................................ 91

Speciﬁcations ...................................................91

Interfacing .........................................................92

Optional Accessories .......................................93

Connecting Your GPSMAP 76CSx to a Com-

puter .............................................................94

Map Datums and Location Formats ...............95

What is WAAS/EGNOS? ...................................97

Data Field Deﬁnitions .......................................98

FCC Compliance .............................................101

Limited Warranty ............................................102

Index ............................................................. 104

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INTRODUCTION > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE GPSMAP 76CSx, 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.

Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number on the back of your GPSMAP 76CSx handy and connect to our Web site (http://www.garmin.com). Look for the Product Registration link on our Home page.

Use this area to record the serial number of your GPSMAP 76CSx. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual.

Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___

Contact Garmin

If you should encounter any difﬁculty while using your GPSMAP 76CSx, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday– Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time; or by e-mail at

www.garmin.com/contactUs.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.

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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Caring for the GPSMAP 76CSx

The GPSMAP 76CSx case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning.

Cleaning the Case

Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.

Storage

Do not store the GPSMAP 76CSx where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit’s memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource).

Water Immersion

Cleaning the Screen

The GPSMAP 76CSx screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.

The GPSMAP 76CSx is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit and replace batteries before reuse.

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Warning

INTRODUCTION > WARNING

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.

When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 76CSx to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.

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

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Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 76CSx only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Ofﬁcial government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely.

http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

INTRODUCTION > CAUTION

Caution

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage.

Use the GPSMAP 76CSx only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 76CSx for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.

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The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 76CSx. Although the GPSMAP 76CSx is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

Unit Overview

GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW

GETTING STARTED

Internal

antenna

Interface keys

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Auxiliary GPS

Antenna Connector

(under weather cap)

Battery compartment

cover

Battery compartment

locking D-ring

External Data/Auxilary

Power Port (under

weather cap)

USB connector port

(under weather cap)

Carry Lanyard

attachment slots

GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW

Installing the Batteries, MicroSD Card, and Lanyard

The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See

page 66 for information on setting the battery type.

To install the batteries:

1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose.

2. Insert the batteries,

observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram is molded into the battery compartment.

3. Reinstall the battery cover by aligning the back cover with the unit and turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise.

CARD

MICRO

Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 76CSx when you do not expect to use the unit for several months. Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.

To install and uninstall the MicroSD card:

1. Remove the battery cover by turning the DRing 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover loose.

2. Press down on the top edge of the MicroSD card until you hear a click. Gently release the card.

3. Press down again to install the card.

To install the Lanyard:

1. Place the loop of the Lanyard through the slot at the bottom of the unit.

2 Route the strap through

the loop and pull tight.

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Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad

GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX KEYPAD

IN/OUT Zoom Keys

• Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page.

• Press to scroll up or down a list on any other page.

FIND/MOB Key

• Press at any time to view the Find Menu.

• Press and hold for MOB.

POWER Key

• Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.

• Press and Release to adjust the backlighting.

QUIT Key

• Press to cancel data entry or exit a page.

ROCKER Key

• Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or move the map panning arrow.

PAGE Key

• Press to cycle through the main pages.

• Press and hold to turn the compass on or off

MENU Key

• Press to view page options.

• Press twice to view the Main Menu.

ENTER/MARK Key

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

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

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GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx

When the GPSMAP 76CSx is turned on, the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish its current location.

To turn the GPSMAP 76CSx on and off:

1. Press and hold the POWER key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds and the Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page.

Adjusting the Backlight

You might want to adjust the backlight to see the screen better.

To adjust the backlight level:

1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.

2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or press down to decrease.

3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight adjustment window.

Backlight Adjustment Slider

See page 67 for information on changing the screen

Introduction Page Satellite Page

2. To turn off the GPSMAP 76CSx, press and hold the POWER key again.

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colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels.

GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER

Initializing the GPS Receiver

The ﬁrst time you turn on your GPSMAP 76CSx, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 76CSx is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “ﬁnd itself” anywhere in the world. To receive satellite signals, you should be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.

To initialize your GPSMAP 76CSx:

1. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on the GPSMAP 76CSx.

2. Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted upward. When the receiver has signals from at least three satellites, the top of the page changes to indicate position accuracy and location coordinates.

3. Press and release the PAGE key until the Map Page appears. You are now ready to begin GPS-aided navigation.

You can also see a sky view of the satellites overhead with your location centered. The outer circle represents the horizon and the inner circle a location 45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers shown indicate the number assigned to each satellite. The bars at the bottom of the page indicates the strength of satellite signal.

The outer

represents

the horizon.

The inner

circle is 45

degrees from

the horizon.

circle

Heading bug

indicates your

direction of movement.

The Strength of

each satellite

signal.

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Initialization Options

If the unit cannot get a satellite ﬁx, an options menu with a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER.

Using the GPSMAP 76CSx

This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 76CSx.

Understanding Terms

As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a speciﬁc key or highlight a ﬁeld on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. If the key needs to be held down for a period of time to start a secondary function, the instructions will tell you to

Use With GPS Off—use this option to save battery power when you do not need the GPS on.

New Location—use when you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals.

Restart Search

are having trouble locking onto satellite signals.

Continue Acquiring

where the satellite signals are temporarily blocked.

—use when you have not moved, but

—use when you are in an area

do so. When a ﬁeld is highlighted on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow. The position of the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER.

The following terms are used throughout this manual:

Highlight—move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select individual ﬁelds.

Field—the location where data or an option can be shown and entered. Select (highlight) a ﬁeld using the ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options.

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX

On-screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and press ENTER to select the button.

Scroll bar

—when viewing a list of items too long to

Selecting Options and Entering Data

Use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a ﬁeld on the screen.

appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER.

Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You can change the settings, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults.

Field

Highlighted

ﬁeld

On-screen buttons

To select and activate an option:

1. From any page, press MENU. An Options Menu appears with a list of additional options for that page.

2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to highlight the option you want, and press ENTER to select it.

To exit a menu or return to the previous setting:

Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward

through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page.

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Using the Status Bar

At the top of each page, the status bar provides status information for several unit features.

Status Bar

• The Battery Power icon ( ) shows the remaining power as the battery. The Auxiliary Power icon ( ) appears when the unit is plugged in to an external or USB power source.

• Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or acquiring satellites ( ( ) is attained and when a 3D ﬁx ( ) is attained (four or more satellites are received.)

), when a 2D ﬁx

• The Backlight icon (

) appears when the backlight is on. The Backlight is off when you turn the unit on. The Backlight uses a signiﬁcant amount of battery power.

• The USB Cable Connection icon (

) appears when the unit is in communication with a PC USB.

• Electronic compass icon (

) appears when

the electronic compass is turned on.

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX

On-Screen Messages

When a signiﬁcant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Press ENTER to acknowledge the message and close the window.

Using the Databases

Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 76CSx. This data is loaded to the MicroSD Card already installed in the unit. With optional MapSource City Navigator data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location.

The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC interface cable (with a serial connector) is used to

On-Screen Messages

transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the MicroSD card.

Mad data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable provided with the unit to transfer MapSource data from a PC to the MicroSD card when installed in the GPSMAP 76CSx. Inserting the MicroSD card in a standard SD card adapter and using a card reader allows for faster data transfer time.

See the Garmin Web site (

cartography/) for compatible MapSource products.

http://www.garmin.com/

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

BASIC OPERATION

This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 76CSx including creating and using waypoints, tracks, and routes using the Find Menu.

Creating and Using Waypoints

Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They are locations you might want to return to later. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint.

Waypoints can be created using three methods. You can press the location, create a waypoint on the Map Page, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually.

Marking Your Current Location

Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your current location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) ﬁx to mark your current location.

ENTER/MARK key while at a

To mark your current location:

1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. A default three-digit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint.

Waypoint

symbol

Mark Waypoint Page

2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight OK, and press ENTER. To change any information on the Mark Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and conﬁrming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

Waypoint

name

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Creating Waypoints Using the Map

You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the pointer over a map item, you will see a highlighted description of the item.

To create a waypoint using the Map Page:

1. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark as a waypoint.

2. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture the pointer location and open the information page for the map item.

3. Highlight Save, and press ENTER.

If the selected map item contains no

information, a “No map information at this point. Do you want to create a user waypoint here?” message appears. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER.

4. To change any information on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and conﬁrming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a speciﬁc latitude/longitude position when using a chart.

BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

Information page for a

map point with data

Information page for a

map point without data

To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates:

1. Create a new waypoint.

2. On the Waypoint Page, highlight the Location ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

3. Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates. Highlight OK, and press ENTER when ﬁnished.

Manually

enter waypoint

coordinates

4. Press QUIT to exit.

Editing Waypoints

You can edit waypoints when created or at a later date. You can change the symbol, name, note, location, elevation, and depth.

To edit a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

4. Make changes by highlighting each ﬁeld and use the waypoint symbol chart, and alphanumeric keypad to enter new data.

5. Press QUIT when ﬁnished.

Deleting Waypoints

You can delete waypoints from the Waypoint Page.

NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot

recover it from the unit.

To delete a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

3. Select the waypoint you want to delete, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

4. Highlight the Delete button, and press ENTER. A conﬁrmation message appears.

5. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER to delete the waypoint.

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

To move a waypoint on the Map Page:

1. On the Find Menu, Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

3. Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to show the waypoint on the map.

4. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker next to the waypoint.

5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a new location on the map, and press ENTER.

Original location

Moving a waypoint

New

location

Averaging the Waypoint’s Location

You can average a new waypoint location over time to produce a more accurate location.

NOTE: You must have a GPS Satellite ﬁx before

you can average a waypoint’s location.

To calculate the average location:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

3. Select the waypoint for which you want to calculate the average location, and press ENTER.

4. Press MENU to open Options Menu

5. Highlight Average Location, and press ENTER to open the Average Location Page. The unit begins calculating the average location of the waypoint.

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

Waypoint

Options menu

6. Press ENTER to save the location.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a speciﬁc location to a new location.

To project a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

3. Select the waypoint you want to project, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

4. Press MENU to open the Options menu.

5. Select Project Waypoint

, and press ENTER

to open the Project Waypoint Page.

6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate ﬁelds at the bottom of the page, and press QUIT when ﬁnished.

Enter

bearing

and

distance

Project Waypoint

Page

Projected

waypoint on the

map

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

Proximity Waypoints

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to deﬁne an alarm circle around a waypoint.

Radius

ﬁeld

Proximity

icon

Proximity

Alarms

check box

To add a proximity waypoint

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints Page.

3. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu.

Empty line

4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points, and press ENTER to open the information page for the item.

5. With the Use button highlighted, press ENTER to add the point to the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page.

6. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Radius ﬁeld if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile.

To turn proximity alarms on or off:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Proximity icon and press ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints Page.

3. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box, and press ENTER to initiate the alarm feature. As you approach a proximity waypoint, a tone sounds and a “Near Proximity Point” message appears. When you move outside the set radius, a “Leaving Proximity Point” message is shown.

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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list:

To remove or review a single entry, press

ENTER. Or To remove all waypoints from the list, press

MENU, highlight Remove All, and press ENTER.

Using the Find Menu

Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76CSx basemap. You can also ﬁnd saved waypoint and geocache points. Additional icons appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded to the unit. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

Man OverBoard (MOB)

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 landmarks for reference.

To create a waypoint using the MOB feature:

1. Press and hold the FIND/MOB key to mark the MOB waypoint.

2. Press ENTER to open 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.

When you access a Find list, it contains only those items near your current location or the pointer (if active).

Find Menu with optional

MapSource data

Cities Options Menu

Waypoint Options

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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options such as Find By Name, Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select Category (for those groups such as Food & Drink, and Lodging). Use these options to shorten your

search.

Find By Name

If you know the name of the location you want to ﬁnd, use the Find By Name option.

To ﬁnd a location using Find By Name:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the icon for the type of item for which you want to search, and press ENTER. Or To search the entire database, select the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER.

3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and press ENTER.

4. Use the the on-screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to ﬁnd. When the Find list contains a match, highlight OK and press ENTER.

5. Highlight the location in the Find list, and press ENTER. The item’s information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route (Go To) the item.

ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate

Find By

Name

On-screen

keypad

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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

Recent Finds

The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently.

Using the Find Information Page

When you select an item from the Find List and press ENTER, an information page shows detailed information about the item. Each information page

To go to a recently found item:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Press FIND again or highlight the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to open the Recent Finds Page.

contains three on-screen buttons. Different buttons appear depending on whether you are selecting an item to navigate to or adding an item.

Find Information Page Options Menu

The Options Menu for each information page contains options for using a Find item as a tool for navigation.

Recent

Finds icon

List of

recently

found items

To use the Options Menu:

1. With an information page open for a Find item, press MENU to open the Options Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and press ENTER:

Average Location—samples a waypoint location over time and averages the result for a more accurate

3. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want to go to, and press ENTER to open the item’s information page.

4. Highlight Go To, and press ENTER to begin navigation.

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location reference. See page 13 for more information.

Project Waypoint

—create a new waypoint by entering bearing and distance from a reference location. See page 14 for more information.

BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

Find Near Here—returns you to the Find Menu where you can search for map items near the item deﬁned on the information page.

Change Reference

—point to a new location on the

Map Page using the pointer.

Set Proximity—program an alarm to sound when you are within a speciﬁed radius of an item. See page 15 for more information.

Add To Route

—include this item on a new route or add it to an existing route. See “Creating and Using Routes” on page 31 for more information.

View

Sun and Moon—view Sun and Moon tables for

this item location. See page 85 for more information.

View

Hunt and Fish—view Hunt and Fish tables for

this item location. See page 86 for more information.

Map Information—show the map from which the map item originated. See the Appendix for information about downloading detailed maps.

To ﬁnd an item near another item:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press ENTER.

3. Highlight an item in the Find list, and press ENTER to open the information page.

4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu, Highlight Find Near Here, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected on the information page.

5. Select a category icon and press ENTER to open a Find list of items near the item.

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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

To ﬁnd an item from another location on the map:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press ENTER.

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu, Highlight Change Reference, and press ENTER. The Map Page appears.

4. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to the map location you want, and press ENTER. The Find list shows a list of items near the new map location.

Finding a Waypoint

The Waypoints Page contains a list of all saved waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are also identiﬁed by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types.

To ﬁnd a waypoint:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.

3. Use the ROCKER to select a waypoint, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

Waypoints

icon

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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

Finding a Geocache

4. Highlight the Go To

Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache locations created using your GPSMAP 76CSx or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is 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, see Geocache Setup instructions on page 71 and

www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76csx/.

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 show the nearest cache.

To ﬁnd a geocache:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press ENTER to open the Geocache Page. You can view found geocaches or those that have not been found.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache on the list, and press ENTER to open the information page.

Finding a City

Use the Cities icon on the Find Menu to ﬁnd any city listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data).

To ﬁnd a city:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Cities icon, and press ENTER

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 shown in the comment ﬁeld.

The Cities Page shows a list of cities near your current location.

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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

3. Select a city from the list and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected city. Or If the city you want is not listed, press MENU,

select a search method, and press ENTER.

Finding an Interstate Exit

Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to ﬁnd an interstate exit.

To ﬁnd an interstate exit:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Exits icon, and press ENTER. The Exits Page shows a list of interstate exits near your location.

3. Use the ROCKER to select an exit, and press ENTER to open the information page. This page contains the exit description, a list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service.

4. Select a service from the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected service.

5. Select Save, Map, or Go To from the bottom of the page.

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BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

To ﬁnd an address:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press ENTER to open the Addresses Page.

If your unit has a GPS ﬁx, the <Enter Region>

ﬁeld is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, as the database has information for the entire region. However, you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of address matches. In place of a city, you can use extended postal codes in select European areas.

Addresses

icon

Addresses Page

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3. Highlight the <Enter Number> ﬁeld, and press ENTER.

4. Type the street number using the on-screen keypad. When ﬁnished, highlight OK and press ENTER again.

5. Highlight the <Enter Street Name> ﬁeld, and press ENTER. The street list opens.

6. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to show a match. When ﬁnished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. A list of matches appears.

7. Select the address you want, and press

ENTER to open the Address information page.

Matching

addresses

Information

page

BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

Finding an Intersection

If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for an intersection. When you enter the two street names and a city, the ﬁnd feature matches that data with intersections in the map database.

To ﬁnd an intersection:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the Intersections icon, and press ENTER to open the Intersections Page.

3. If your unit has a GPS ﬁx, the <Enter Region> ﬁeld is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City>, as the database has information for the entire region. However, you can select a city if you want to reduce the possible number of intersection matches.

4. Highlight the <Enter Street 1> ﬁeld, and press ENTER.

5. Type the street name using the on-screen keypad. When ﬁnished, highlight OK, and press ENTER again.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name in the <Enter Street 2> ﬁeld. When ﬁnished, a list of matches appears below.

7. Select an intersection, and press ENTER to open the information page.

List of matching

intersections

Intersection

information page

Searching for a Point of Interest

If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can use the All Points of Interest icon on the Find Menu to locate items such as nearby restaurants, lodging, landmark, and public building.

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To ﬁnd a point of interest:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER to show a list of all points near your current location.

3. Highlight an item in the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the item. Or Press MENU to open the Options Menu where you can select options to help you narrow your search.

If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain, only the restaurant nearest to your location is shown when you search using the Find Nearest option. If you search using the By Name option, all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database are shown with the closest to your

Narrow search

criteria using the

Options Menu

current location listed ﬁrst.

Custom Points of Interest

You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility

4. Highlight the item you want from the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected item.

available from the Garmin Web site

www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/.

BASIC OPERATION > USING THE FIND MENU

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BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS

Using Tracks

The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, location, elevation, and depth (depth requires NMEA input, see page 92) for each point.

The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets a location ﬁx. The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks Page.

Percentage

of memory

used

List of saved tracks

Tracks Page

To clear the track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page

3. Highlight the Clear button, and press ENTER. A conﬁrmation message appears.

4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER.

To set up a track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.

3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER to open the Track Log Setup Page.

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Wrap When Full—when selected, the track log records over the oldest data with new data.

Record Method—Distance records track points after a speciﬁed distance is traveled. Time creates track points after a speciﬁed time has elapsed. Auto allows you choose from ﬁve intervals.

Interval—records a track according to the Record Method and Interval. Enter a speciﬁc distance, time, or frequency.

Track

distance

Track

color

BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS

Track name

Calculated

area

Saved Track Page

Color—select the color of the active track on the map.

save the entire track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.

3 Highlight the Save button and press ENTER.

A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track.

4. Select Yes, and press ENTER to save the track. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.

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Use the Saved Track page to rename the track, view the track distance and calculated area, and specify a color for the track on the Map Page

To save a portion of the track log:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page.

3. Highlight the Save button and press ENTER, a message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track.

BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS

4. Select No, and press ENTER to save only a portion of the track log. A map showing the entire track appears

5. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER.

6. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the point on the track line that you want to be the ending point, and press ENTER. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page.

7. With OK highlighted, press ENTER.

To view a track on the map:

On the Saved Track Page, select the Map

button, and press ENTER to open the Map Page. A map showing the entire track appears. Begin and End markers and user waypoints are added to the track.

Use the Area Calculation option on the Options Menu to calculate the area of a track.

calculate the area of a track:

1. With the Track Log Page open and the Track Log on, press MENU to open the Options Menu.

Saved track on the Map

Page

2. Highlight Area Calculation, and press ENTER to open the Area Calculation Page.

3. Press ENTER to start the area calculation. As you begin to move and deﬁne the area’s boundaries, a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page.

4. When ﬁnished deﬁning the area, press ENTER to open the page with a Save button.

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Elevation

BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS

Start calculation Save calculated

track

5. Press ENTER to save the new track to the

Begin

marker

Distance

from Begin

and End

points

Track Proﬁle Page

End

marker

Saved Tracks list on the Tracks Page.

The beginning of the track is marked by a

Track Proﬁles

After save a track, you have a record of the path you traveled and altitude proﬁle.

NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin

MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used.

To view a track proﬁle:

1. Open the Saved Track Page, and press MENU.

2. Highlight Proﬁle, and press ENTER to view the Track Proﬁle.

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ﬂag. You can scroll across the track proﬁle by pressing left on the ROCKER.

As you scroll across the proﬁle, the elevation

for each point on the proﬁle is shown at the top of the page and the distance from the Begin point and the End point are shown at the bottom.

3. At any point along the proﬁle, you can press ENTER to show that point on the map.

4. Press MENU to use Zoom Ranges and Hide Symbols options.

BASIC OPERATION > USING TRACKS

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 appears when you select Proﬁle.

Navigating a Saved Track

You can save your track log to use later as a TracBack®. When initiated, a TracBack route takes you back to the stored track log point you select.

To Use the TracBack feature:

1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log open, highlight the TracBack button, and press ENTER to open the TracBack Page. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to.

2. Use ROCKER to move the pointer to the 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 select 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 each time you use TracBack.

The Map Page opens, with directions to the

ﬁrst turn on the track at the top of the page.

Move in the direction of the ﬁrst turn. When

you reach the ﬁrst turn, directions to the next turn are shown, and so on, until you reach your destination.

4. To stop the TracBack, press MENU, and select Stop Navigation.

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES

Creating and Using Routes

Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your ﬁnal destination. The GPSMAP 76CSx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each.

Creating a Route

You can create or modify a route using the Routes Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from the Find Menu. You can create more complex routes using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and then transfer them 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. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Use ROCKER to highlight the New button, and press ENTER to open the Route Page.

4. With the <Select Next Point> ﬁeld highlighted, press ENTER to open the Find Menu.

Routes

icon

Setting up a route

5. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups and open the information page for the selected waypoint, city, exit, point of interest, and so on.

6. Highlight the Use button, and press ENTER to add it to the route.

7. To add more points to the route, repeat steps 4 to 6. You can rename the route if you want.

8. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER to begin navigating.

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES

Navigating a Route

After you create a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list.

To navigate a

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Highlight a saved route, and press ENTER to open the Route Page.

4. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER.

5. Select Follow Road or Off Road from the prompt.

6. To stop navigating, press MENU, select Stop

Navigation, and press ENTER.

saved route:

If you selected the Off Road option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route Page. See “Routing Setup” on page 70.

To preview the turns for an

1. On the Routes Page, highlight a saved route,

2. Highlight the Navigate button, and press

When navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route appear as you approach each one. Using the Follow Roads option on the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route Page with a list of turns.

active route:

and press ENTER to open the Route Page for the selected route.

ENTER to begin navigation and show the route on the Map Page.

Route Page

Route on the Map

Page

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3. To view the list of turns on the route, press PAGE to open the Active Route Page. To view an individual turn on the list, use the ROCKER

Editing a Route

After you create a route, use the Route Page to edit, change the route name, and review route points.

to highlight it, and press ENTER.

The Turn Preview Page shows the turn and

guidance text and a small ﬁeld at the bottom showing the turn number in sequence and total turns in the route.

To change the name of the route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER.

4. Highlight the route name ﬁeld at the top of the Route Page, and press ENTER.

Enter a

new route

name

Active Route Page

when following

roads

Turn Preview

Page

4. To scroll through all turn previews, press up or down on the ROCKER. Press QUIT close the Turn Preview Page and return to the Active Route Page.

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5. Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen

Route Page

keypad and edit the route name.

BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES

To review individual route points:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER.

4. Highlight a point on the Route Page, and press ENTER to open an options menu.

5. Highlight Review and press ENTER to open the information page for the route point.

Route point

review

options

Information page

6. Select Save (save the point as a waypoint), Map (show the point on the Map Page), or Go To (navigate to the point), and press ENTER.

To delete a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

4. Highlight Delete All Routes, and press ENTER to clear the list of saved routes. A conﬁrmation message appears, asking “Do you really want to delete all routes?” Select

Yes, and press ENTER.

To select the off-road transition for a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER to open the Routes Page.

3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

4. Select Off Road Transition, and press ENTER to open the Off Route Transition Page.

5. Highlight the Route Leg Transition ﬁeld, and press ENTER to view the list of options.

6. Select the method to use (Manual or Distance) when advancing the route to the next point.

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Route leg transition

options

BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES

Remove All—removes all waypoints from the saved route.

Reverse Route—reverses the order of the route points in the saved route.

Proﬁle—creates a vertical proﬁle of the route.

NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin

MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used.

Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 76CSx will lead you to the next point on your route.

Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route.

Using the Route Page Options

The Route Page shows all points stored in memory for the route selected on the Routes Page. Press MENU

Copy Route—makes a copy of the saved route with the same name, followed by a number.

Delete Route—deletes the saved route.

Change Data Fields—select different values for the

two data ﬁelds at the bottom of the page. See page 54 for more information.

Restore Defaults

—restore route settings to the

factory default settings.

to open the Route Page Options Menu.

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MAIN PAGES > OVERVIEW

MAIN PAGES

The GPSMAP 76CSx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, Altimeter Page, and the Main Menu. You can cycle through these pages by pressing the PAGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Additional pages can be added using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu. An Active Route Page appears when you are actively navigating.

Each page has an Options Menu, which contains the setup options and functions that apply to the page. To view the Options Menu for a page, press MENU.

Satellite Page Trip Computer

Satellite Page

Options Menu

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Page

Trip Computer

Page Options

Map Page Compass Page Altimeter Page

Map Page

Options Menu

Compass Page

Options Menu

Altimeter Page

Options Menu

Main Menu

No Options

Available for the

Main Menu

MAIN PAGES > SATELLITE PAGE

Satellite Page

The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu

Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver’s current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites.

Receiver

status

Satellite

location

Location

Use With GPS Off/On—enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off.

Track Up/

shown with the rings oriented with North toward the

Satellite

signal

strength

Satellite Page

Heading bug

indicates your

direction of

movement

top of the screen or your current track toward the top of the screen.

Multicolor/Single Color—indicates whether each satellite is shown in a different color or the same color.

New Location—use if you have moved the unit more than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals.

GPS Elevation—shows your current GPS elevation.

North Up—indicates whether satellites are

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MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE

Map Page

The GPSMAP 76CSx comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced with MapSource or BlueChart data.

Two map operating modes, position mode and pan

You can add and conﬁgure up to four optional data ﬁelds to the top of the page to provide a variety of travel and navigational information.

To show data ﬁelds on the Map Page:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options

2. Highlight Data Field, and press ENTER. The

mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map. Position mode pans the map to keep your

3. Select the number of data ﬁelds you want to

present location in the screen area. The position marker shows your travel on the Map Page. When

you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 76CSx enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area.

When you are in pan mode, you can move the map pointer about the page to highlight and identify map items. If there is more than one map item under the pointer, a list appears with the item selected on the map and highlighted on the list.

Menu.

Show sub-menu appears.

show on the Map Page, and press ENTER.

Data ﬁelds

Show sub-menu

Map Page with data ﬁelds

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To change a data ﬁeld:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. The ﬁrst data ﬁeld is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to open the list of data ﬁeld options.

Using Additional Map Data

Optional Map Source CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 76CSx. With MapSource CD-ROMs, you can view listings such as nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions, and entertainment, and you can retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. With additional BlueChart data, you can access information such as marine navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage

Data ﬁeld

options

locations.

You can view the data currently loaded on your GPSMAP 76CSx unit and MicoSD card.

To review map information:

1. On the Map Page, press MENU.

2. Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER.

4. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and press ENTER.

5. Use the ROCKER to move to the next ﬁeld and repeat steps 3 and 4.

3. Use the ROCKER to select the Map Setupinformation page. The list of maps stored on the MicroSD card appears. A check mark indicates the map is shown on the Map Page.

For an explanation of each data ﬁeld option, see

page 98 in the Appendix.

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Changing the Zoom Range

You can change the Zoom Range on the Map Page to view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger area with less detail. Press IN to decrease the Zoom Range and show an area with greater detail; press

Map Orientation

There are two map orientation options. North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel. When using Track Up,

the North arrow indicates the orientation. OUT to increase the Zoom Range and show a larger area with less detail.

Map Page Options

Use the Map Page Options Menu to customize the

Map Page. With the Map Page open, press MENU. To

select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.

Zoom in Zoom out

The current Zoom Range setting is shown in the lower left corner of the Map Page. If no further map information is available, “overzoom” appears under the Zoom Range When using MapSource detailed maps, “mapsource” appears below the scale.

The following options are available:

Stop (Resume) Navigation—stops navigation and is

disabled when there is no active navigation.

Map zoom

ranges

Recalculate—recalculates a route and is disabled

when there is no active navigation.

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Data Fields—opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data ﬁelds to show at the top of the Map Page. Map Only, 2, 3, or 4 data ﬁelds.

Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data ﬁelds. This option is available only if 2, 3, or 4 data ﬁelds is selected.

Guidance Text

—shows messages on the screen advising you of your next navigation move when navigating to a destination.

Setup Map—access to six pages of Map settings so you can customize the map to your preferences.

Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)

—Measures the distance from your current location to the map pointer.

Turn Declutter On (Off)

—eliminates items on the map that can block road details when the map is zoomed out.

Restore

Defaults—returns the map to the factory set

map defaults.

Guidance Text

When navigating, guidance text above the map.

Guidance text

To show guidance text:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Guidance Text, and press ENTER. The Guidance Text sub-menu opens.

3. Select an option (Always Show, Never

Show, or Show When Navigating), and press ENTER.

If you select Always Show a guidance message always appears whether or not you are navigating.

If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message shows until you select Stop Navigation from the Options Menu.

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Setting up the Map Page

Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are shown on the Map Page.

customize the Map Page:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER to open the Map Setup Page. The top of the page contains icons for each setup page.

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

General

Tracks

4. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press ENTER to show the list of options for that feature. Each map setup page has a sub menu of general options. To access this menu, press MENU with the page on the screen.

Points

Text

Information

Marine

Map Setup—General Page

The Map Setup—General Page contains the settings for Orientation, Below, Auto Zoom, Detail, and Lock On Road.

Map Setup – General Page

Orientation—select how the map is shown. North Up always shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows your current track toward the top of the page.

Below—set the map scale at which the Track Up feature shown, all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation.

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Auto Zoom—zoom the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of the current route segment.

Detail—select the degree of map detail shown.

Lock On Road—you can lock the position marker to

show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy.

Map Setup—Tracks Page

Saved Tracks—set the maximum zoom range at which saved tracks are shown on the map.

Track Log

active track logs are shown.

Track

points used to record a track.

Go to Line—select either a bearing or course line for navigating to a point in an off road Go to.

The Map Setup—Tracks Page contains settings for Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and the Go To Line.

Map Setup – Tracks Page

—set the maximum zoom range at which

Points—set the maximum number of track

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Map Setup—Points Page

The Map Setup—Points Page to set the map scale at which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map Page. Select

Map Setup—Text Page

Use the Map Setup—Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large.

Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 800 mi.

Map Setup – Points Page

Map Setup—Information Page

The Map Setup—Text Page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing capability. Use ROCKER to highlight a map and press ENTER to show it on the map screen or turn it off.

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Marine Colors—toggles marine colors on or off on the Map Page.

Spot Soundings—toggles spot soundings on or off on

Map Setup – Information Page

the Map Page.

Light Sectors—controls the display of lighted

Press MENU to view the list of options for showing

navigation aids.

maps.

Symbol Set—select the symbol set to use (Auto,

Map Setup—Marine Page

GARMIN, NOAA, International). Use the Map Setup—Marine Page to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets when using downloaded

Measuring Distance

You can measure the distance between two map items.

marine charts MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data.

Map Setup – Marine Page

MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE

To measure distance between two points:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your current location with REF below it.

3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point you want to measure from), and press ENTER. A push pin icon marks the starting point on the map.

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4. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure to. The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner of the Map Page.

5. Press QUIT to cancel.

Push pin

indicating the

beginning

point of the

measurement

Measured

distance

End point of

measurement

labeled REF

Turning Declutter On or Off

You can remove unwanted items from the Map Page (declutter the screen) such as map item titles and icons. This is useful when the map is zoomed to a scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that remain the same size regardless of the map scale.

To turn declutter on or off:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options menu.

2. Highlight Turn Declutter On, and press ENTER.

3. To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn Declutter Off, and press ENTER.

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Map with

Declutter off

Map with

Declutter on

Restoring Defaults

Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map settings to factory settings.

MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE

Compass Page

During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass and a bearing pointer.

Bearing

Pointer

The Compass Ring moves to indicate North

Orientation.

Compass Page

When navigating, the Compass Page provides navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic compass ring, a bearing/course pointer, and digital data ﬁelds to show information, such as current speed, distance to the next point on the route, and estimated arrival time.

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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.

Scale

The Course Pointer

indicates your

course of travel and

the distance you

drift off course.

The compass ring is an electronic compass that functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary. 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 76CSx for navigation. When the electronic compass is on, a compass icon appears in the status bar.

Using the Electronic Compass

When you manually turn the electronic compass off, it stays off until you manually turn it on again. However, sometimes when you turn the electronic compass on, the GPSMAP 76CSx overrides the

Course Pointer

The Bearing

Pointer always

indicates the

direction of your

destination.

Bearing Pointer

compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading. You can customize the criteria for switching between the electronic compass and the GPS.

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To turn the electronic compass on or off:

1. Press and hold the PAGE key to turn the electronic compass on or off. The Compass

icon appears in the status bar when the electronic compass is on. When you are not using the electronic compass, turn it off to conserve batteries. When it is turned off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.

2. Hold the GPSMAP 76CSx level to get an accurate electronic compass reading. A “Hold Level” message appears if you are not holding the electronic compass correctly, or if it is not calibrated. (See the following page for calibration instructions.)

Setting the speed and time for Compass Auto On/Off:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Highlight Setup, and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu.

3. Highlight the Heading icon, and press ENTER to open the Heading Setup Page.

4. Highlight the Switch to compass heading when below ﬁeld, and press ENTER.

MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE

Speed

setting

Time delay

options

Heading Setup Page

5. Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed.

6. Highlight the for more than ﬁeld, and press ENTER to set the time delay from the time options list.

Calibrating the Electronic Compass

When you ﬁrst use the GPSMAP 76CSx or after you install new batteries, you have to calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. The accuracy of the electronic compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that generate magnetic ﬁelds, such as cars or buildings.

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To calibrate the electronic compass:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu

2. Highlight Calibrate Compass, and press ENTER to open the Calibration Page.

3. With the Start button highlighted, press ENTER, and follow on-screen directions for holding and turning the unit.

A message appears notifying you to adjust

your turning speed as needed. Hold the unit level while turning.

A “Calibration Successful” message appears

when ﬁnished.

If a “Calibration Failed” message appears,

repeat the process.

4. Press ENTER to return to the Compass Page.

Compass Page Options

Use the options menu to customize the Compass Page. With the Compass Page open, press MENU. To select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.

Compass Page

Options Menu

The following options are available:

Sight ‘N Go—aligns the pointer with the sighting mark (on the case above the screen) and the destination you can see in the distance.

Stop (Resume) Navigation—stops or starts navigation to your destination. This option is not available if you do not have an active go to or route.

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Recalculate—recalculates your route based on your current position. This option is not available if you do not have an active go to or route.

Sight ‘N Go Navigation

Sight ‘N Go allows you to set a course to a point you see in the distance.

Course (Bearing) 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.

Data Fields—allows you to select the number of data ﬁelds that appear on the Compass Page.

Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data ﬁelds. See

page 54

for more information.

Calibrate Compass—allows you to calibrate the electronic compass.

Restore Defaults

—restores the default settings for

the Compass Page.

To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu.

2. Highlight Sight ‘N Go, and press ENTER to start the Sight ‘N Go feature. The compass ring with pointer is in-line with the sighting mark on the case.

3. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the distant object. Press ENTER to lock direction. The Sighting Page opens.

Sighting Page

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4. Highlight Set Course, and press ENTER to open the Compass Page.

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

turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the destination, regardless of the direction you are moving.

To stop navigation:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options menu.

2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER to stop navigating.

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer

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

If the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight up, for example, you are going directly to your destination. If it points any direction other than up,

The Course Pointer points in the direction of your destination, 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 shown at the edge of the compass ring. Move to the right or left to get back on course. This is most efﬁcient if you are navigating on

The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction

to your destination from your current location.

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water or where no major obstacles are in your path. It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the course such as shoals or submerged rocks.

0.25

The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from

your original location and the distance off course.

Scale

Data Fields

You can show three or four data ﬁelds on the Compass Page.

To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu. The Bearing Pointer is the factory default. When the Bearing Pointer option is shown, the Course Pointer is active and vice versa.

2. Highlight the Bearing or Course Pointer option, and press ENTER to start.

3 Data Fields 4 Data Fields

To show data ﬁelds on the Compass Page:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu.

2. Highlight Data Field, and press ENTER. The Show sub-menu appears.

3. Select the number of data ﬁelds you want to show on the Compass Page (three or four), and press ENTER.

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To change data ﬁelds:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options menu.

2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. The ﬁrst data ﬁeld is highlighted.

3. Press ENTER to select from a list of types of navigation data to appear in that ﬁeld.

4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the option you want, and press ENTER.

5. After entering your selection and entry, use the ROCKER to move to the next ﬁeld and repeat the process.

6. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to change remaining data ﬁelds.

To restore data ﬁelds to default settings:

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Restore Defaults, and press ENTER to return the page to factory settings.

Altimeter Page

The Altimeter Page shows the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a proﬁle of elevation changes over distance or time, or a proﬁle of pressure changes over time.

Selectable data ﬁelds

Range Grid

Measurement

Scale

Rate of ascent/

descent

Altimeter Page

The Status ﬁeld at the bottom of the page shows the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when moving. It can also show the ambient pressure and time of measurement.

Elevation

proﬁle

Current

elevation

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You can conﬁgure the Proﬁle ﬁeld in the center of the page to show 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 show a variety of recorded or current data.

The following options are available:

Plot Over Time (Plot Over Distance)

elevation over time or distance.

View Elevation Plot (View Pressure Plot)

elevation or pressure plot.

Zoom Ranges—allows you to set the Zoom Ranges

Altimeter Page Options

Use the Altimeter Page Options Menu to customize the Altimeter Page. With the Altimeter Page open, press MENU to open the Options Menu.

for elevation, distance, or time when you show the View Elevation Plot.

Reset—allows you to reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data.

Calibrate Altimeter

elevation for your location, you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the Calibrate Altimeter option.

Restore Defaults

Altimeter Page

Options Menu

the page and begin recording new data.

You can customize the View option by using the Zoom Ranges option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation parameters.

—plots the

—shows

—if you know the correct

—use to clear recorded data from

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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. The View Pressure Plot option is measured by time and pressure only. When one option is active, the other is shown on the Altimeter Page Options Menu.

View Pressure/Elevation Plots

Select the View Elevation Plot option to plot a proﬁle of elevation changes that occur as you navigate over a set distance or period of time. Select View Pressure Plot to view a record of changes in barometric pressure for a set period of time. When one option is active, the other option is shown on the Options Menu.

To view elevation or pressure plots:

1. Use the ROCKER to select the option you

2. Adjust time and distance measurement using

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

Elevation over

Distance plot

Pressure over

Time plot

want from the Altimeter Options Menu, and press ENTER to show the plot.

the Elevation Plot Zoom Ranges explained on following pages.

clear the Track Log.

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Zoom Ranges

You can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you show the View Elevation Plot.

• Ranges for vertical distance are shown as you

Ranges for View Pressure Plot pressure values are shown when you press up or down on the ROCKER. Values for time and distance are shown in the same manner as for elevation plots.

press up or down on the ROCKER.

• Ranges for linear distance are shown as you press left or right on the ROCKER.

• Ranges for time are shown for a time plot when you press left or right on the ROCKER.

Zoom ranges for

Elevation over

distance plot

Zoom ranges for

Pressure over time

plot

To adjust zoom ranges:

1. Select the type of plot you want to view, and use the ROCKER to highlight Zoom Ranges.

2. Press ENTER to open the Zoom Ranges Page. Press up or down on the ROCKER to adjust the vertical distance or pressure and press left or right to adjust either the time or distance. Or Press up or down on the ROCKER with a plot shown to switch to the Zoom Range mode.

3. Press ENTER to return to the Plot Page.

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View Points

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

Red crosshairs

View Points on Map

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

View point for an

altitude plot

View point for a

pressure plot

To use the View Points option:

1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page Options Menu.

2. Select View Pressure Plot or View Elevation Plot, and press ENTER to open the Plot Page.

3. Press left or right on the ROCKER to scroll the cross hairs across the proﬁle.

As the cross hairs move across the proﬁle, the

status window at the bottom of page changes to show the date, time, and altitude or pressure for the point at the intersection.

To view altitude points on the Map Page:

1. With the Altimeter Page open, use the ROCKER to move the red crosshairs to the point you want to view.

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2. Press ENTER to show 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.

Elevation over Distance

plot point on the Map Page

Reset

You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by selecting these options from the Reset Page.

To reset the elevation data and max elevation ﬁelds:

1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Reset, and press ENTER to open the Reset Page.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the reset options, 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.

Reset Page

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4. Highlight the Apply button, and press ENTER to reset the data ﬁelds. A conﬁrmation message appears.

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.

5. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to reset the selected options.

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

Calibrate Altimeter

Because the GPSMAP 76CSx relies on the Barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can ﬂuctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know the elevation or pressure at your current location.

To manually calibrate the altimeter:

1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page Options menu.

2. Highlight Calibrate Altimeter, and press ENTER to open the Calibration Page.

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

4. Use the ROCKER to enter the new elevation or pressure, then highlight OK, and press ENTER to return to the Altimeter Page.

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Change Data Fields

The Altimeter Page has two data ﬁelds that you can customize the data shown. (For deﬁnitions, see Appendix page 98.)

To change a data ﬁeld:

1. Press MENU to open the Altimeter Page Options Menu.

2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a data ﬁeld, and press ENTER to view a list of available data ﬁeld options.

Data ﬁelds

Data ﬁeld

options

4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight an option, and press ENTER to place it in the data ﬁeld.

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.

Trip Computer Page

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You can customize the Trip Computer to meet your personal requirements, with list of data options to choose from. Selecting the type of data to appear is done in the same manner as for the similar data ﬁelds on the Map Page. (See page 54 for details.)

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 deselect all. When your selections are made, highlight Apply, and press ENTER. Answer OK to the

Trip Computer Page Options Menu

The following options are available:

Reset—stars a new record of the trip computer.

Before each trip, reset the trip information by highlighting Reset from the Options Menu, and pressing ENTER.

“The Data You Have Selected Will Be Permanently Deleted” prompt, and press ENTER to complete the reset.

Big Numbers—shows fewer ﬁelds with larger numbers.

Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data ﬁelds.

Restore Defaults

factory settings.

—allows you to return the page to

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MAIN MENU

The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and submenus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight

Tracks

The Tracks Page shows the percentage of track memory used and a list of saved tracks. Use the Tracks Page to set up, clear, or save a track log, or activate the TracBack feature for the current track log. For more information, see page 30.

the menu item, and press ENTER.

Main Menu

NOTE: If a page is added to the page sequence,

the icon does not appear on the Main Menu.

To access the Tracks Page:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER.

3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER to open the Track Log Setup Page.

Tracks Page Track Log Setup

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Track Page Options

The Track Log Setup Page contains the following options:

Wrap When Full

the oldest data with new data when the track log is full.

—select this option to record over

Route Page

Use the Routes page to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your ﬁnal destination.. For more information, see Creating and Using Routes beginning on page 31.

Highway Page

Record Method—select the method to use to record track points. Distance records track points after a speciﬁc distance is traveled. Time creates track points after the speciﬁed time has elapsed. Auto allows you to choose from ﬁve different intervals.

Interval—records a track according to the value in the interval ﬁeld. The Interval ﬁeld only appears when the Record Method is set to Distance or Time.

Color—select a color for the track when it appears on the map.

When navigating a route, the Highway Page guides you to the destination using data ﬁelds and a graphic highway. Up to four user selectable data ﬁelds show information such as speed, distance, or time to next point on the route. 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 54.

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 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.

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To navigate using the Highway Page:

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

2. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. You can do the following:

Stop Navigation, Conﬁgure Data Fields from

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

Setup Menu

Use the Setup Menu to customize your GPSMAP 76CSx to your personal preferences.

To access the Setup Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER.

Setup Menu Page

Each feature is explained in the following pages.

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System Setup

Use the System Setup to control settings for GPS, WAAS, battery type, language, external power, and custom POI and proximity alarms.

To access the System Setup:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

System icon, and press ENTER.

System

icon

GPS—sets the unit to operate in Normal mode, Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo Mode.

WAAS—allows you to enable or disable WAAS

(page 97).

Battery Type

—allows you to select the battery type

you are using (Alkaline or NiMH).

Text Language—sets the unit’s on-screen language.

External Power Lost

—indicates whether the unit remains on (Stay On) or turns off (Turn Off) when external power is removed from the unit.

Proximity

Alarms—indicates whether custom POI

and Proximity alarms are on or off.

System Setup Options Menu

The System Setup Options Menu contains Restore Defaults and Software Version. Use Restore Defaults to return the System Setup ﬁelds to their

original values. Software Version shows the Software Version and Unit ID number.

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Display Setup

Use the Display Setup to select a screen color scheme for day and night viewing. You can set the backlight timeout and the level of brightness. Reducing these values can signiﬁcantly save on battery power.

To access the

On the Setup Menu, highlight the Display icon,

and press ENTER.

Display Setup:

Display Mode—sets the display to Day, Night, or Auto mode. Select Auto to automatically switch from

day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise.

Daytime Color Scheme/Nightime Color Scheme

select the color scheme to use when operating in Day or Night mode.

Backlight Timeout

when it is turned on, or to time out after a selected period of time has elapsed when using the battery. The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when external power is used.

Backlight Level—turns the backlight up or down. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or down to decrease.

—

—sets the backlight to stay on

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Interface Setup

Use the Interface Setup to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices.

To access the Interface Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Interface icon, and press ENTER.

• 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 information. No input.

• NONE—Provides no interfacing capabilities.

Tones Setup

Use the Tones Setup to customize sound tones made by the unit.

To access the Tones Setup Page:

1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Tones

icon, and press ENTER.

2. Select Message Beep, Key Beep, Power

Beep, Turn Warning (Early), or Turn Warning (Final) ﬁeld. Press ENTER.

3. As you move down the list each different tone

Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of

sounds. Press enter to select a tone.

the following:

• GARMIN—the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC.

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Page Sequence Setup

Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the order of the main pages, or add additional pages to the main page sequence when you press PAGE repeatedly.

NOTE: If you add a page to the main page

sequence, it will no longer appear on the Main Menu.

To access the Page Sequence Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Page

Sequence icon, and press ENTER.

To move, insert, or remove a page:

1. To move a page in the order, highlight the page, and press ENTER. Select Move, and press up or down on the ROCKER to move the page up or down in the list. Press ENTER when ﬁnished.

2. To insert a new page, highlight the page you want to insert before in the order, and press ENTER. Select Insert, then select a page from the list, and press ENTER.

3. To remove a page, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select Remove, and press

ENTER.

Map Page Setup

The Map Page Setup information is located on

page 38.

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Routing Setup

Use the Routing Setup to customize the manner in which routing functions behave.

To access the Routing Setup Page:

1. On the Setup Menu, highlight the Routing icon, and press ENTER.

2. Highlight the Follow Road Options button to open the Follow Road Options Page where you can select additional route options.

Follow Road OptionsRouting Setup Page

Guidance Method—allows the unit to calculate routes based on:

• Prompted—you are prompted to select a preference before the route is calculated.

• Follow Road—increases the number of turns the route contains.

• Off Road—creates a direct line from your current location to your destination. This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist.

Follow Road Method—select how the unit calculates follow road routes based on:

• Prompted—you are prompted to select a preference before the route is calculated.

• Faster Time—routes calculated are faster to drive but might be longer in distance.

• Shorter Distance—routes calculated are shorter in distance but take more time to drive.

Next Turn Pop-up—turns the Next Turn pop-up window on or off.

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Follow Road Options

Off Route Recalculation—allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted) or recalculates automatically. You can turn off-route recalculation off.

Calculation Method—sets how the unit searches for the route.

• Quickest Calculation—calculates the route the quickest, but it might not produce the best route.

• Quick Calculation—takes more time to calculate but generates a better quality route.

• Better Route—generates an even better quality route but uses a longer calculation time.

• Best Route—generates the optimal route but takes the longest time to calculate.

Calculate Routes For—sets route calculation for the vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type, as some roads have vehicle-based restrictions.

Avoid

—allows you to avoid certain road types and

maneuvers on your route.

Geocache Setup

Use the Geocache Setup Page to ﬁnd and record items hidden at geographic locations. See the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for details and how to download geocache locations from the Internet.

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.

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To access the Geocache Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Geocache icon, and press ENTER.

Anchor Drag Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a speciﬁed drift distance.

Off Course Alarm

Marine Setup

Use the Marine Setup Page to deﬁne marine alarm settings.

To access the Marine Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine

icon, and press ENTER.

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are off your course.

Deep Water Alarm/Shallow Water Alarm

alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is too deep or too shallow.

—sets an alarm to sound when you

—sets an

MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU

Time Setup

Use the Time Setup Page to set the time format and zone, and set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving

Units Setup

Use the Units Setup Page to customize the

measurement units. Time. The current time and date appear at the bottom of the page.

To access the Time Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time

icon, and press ENTER.

Time

icon

Position Format—is the coordinates the system in

which a given location reading is shown. The default Time Zone—choose the time zone for your city so the GPSMAP 76CSx will show the correct local time.

format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes,

and thousandths of a minute (hddd°mm.mmm). Select Other to enter a UTC Offset.

To access the Interface Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units

icon, and press ENTER.

Units

icon

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Map Datum—describes geographic locations for surveying, mapping, and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit. The default setting is WGS 84. The unit automatically chooses the best datum based on your chosen position format.

For more information about selecting Position Formats and Map Datums, see page 95 in the Appendix.

WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum

can result in substantial location errors. You should only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that speciﬁes a different position format or map datum or want to use a format you are familiar with.When in doubt, use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance.

Distance/Speed—select the unit of measurement to

Depth—select the unit of measurement (Feet,

Fathoms, or Meters) to show the depth.

Temperature

(Fahrenheit or Celsius) to show temperature.

Pressure

Millibars, or Hectopascals) to show pressure.

Heading Setup

Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of heading display and the type of North reference used to calculate your heading.

To access the Heading Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

show your speed and distance traveled.

Elevation (Vert. Speed)

—select the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec)) to show your altitude.

—select the unit of measurement

—select the unit of measurement (Inches,

NOTE: Unless you have a working knowledge

of Headings and North Referencing, it is recommended that you use the default values.

Heading icon, and press ENTER.

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Calibration Setup

The Calibration Setup Page allows you to calibrate both the Compass and Altimeter for increased accuracy in navigation.

Display—select the value (Cardinal Letters, Degrees, or Mils) to show your heading.

North Reference

north reference.

Switch to compass heading when below (for more than)—Select speed and time delay for electronic compass switching. See page 49.

—provides headings based on a true

MAIN MENU > SETUP MENU

To calibrate the compass:

1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Calibration icon, and press ENTER. The “Which sensor would you like to calibrate?” message appears.

2. Highlight the Compass button, and press ENTER to open the Compass Calibration Page. Follow instructions on page 50.

To calibrate the Altimeter:

Select Altimeter and press ENTER to show

the Altimeter Calibration Page and follow instructions on page 60.

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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 set up the Altimeter:

1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Altimeter icon, and press ENTER.

2. Highlight the Auto Calibration ﬁeld, and press ENTER to select from On or Off. When On, elevation is corrected by GPS.

3. Highlight the Barometer Mode ﬁeld, 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.

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 determine the accurate barometric pressure at your current location.

Allow the GPS Receiver to determine the

elevation: the GPS receiver estimates the current elevation when determining its location. The accuracy varys depending on the position of satellites overhead. It is not as accurate as an elevation entered from a known source, but is sufﬁcient for most navigation applications.

2. When ﬁnished, a Completed or Failed message will display.

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Welcome Setup

Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as owner information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 76CSx.

Adding a welcome

message

To access the Welcome Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.

To add a welcome message:

1. Use the on-screen keypad and the ROCKER to enter your welcome message, and press ENTER.

2. When ﬁnished, highlight ENTER to close.

3. Turn you unit off and then on again to view your Welcome message.

Welcome message

OK, and press

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Jumpmaster

The Jumpmaster is designed for experienced skydivers. A jumpmaster is the individual in charge of a unit of skydivers coordinating a unit or cargo drop.

The Jumpmaster follows military guidelines for calculating a jumpmaster’s high altitude release point (HARP). The Jumpmaster can auto-detect when you have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and electronic compass.

You can set the Jumpmaster to one of three types of jumps, HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, altitudes (drop or opening) are measured in feet above ground level (AGL).

An impact point (DIP) must be set for HAHO jumps.

Jumpmaster

This is a waypoint marked where you want to land. The drop altitude of at least 1,000 feet must be

To access the Jumpmaster:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the

Jumpmaster icon, and press ENTER.

speciﬁed next. The Jumpmaster uses the drop altitude as the opening altitude for HAHO jumps. Common values for a drop altitude range from 12,000 to 24,000 feet AGL.

For HALO jumps, the required information is the same as the HAHO jump type, plus an opening altitude. This altitude may not be a larger value than

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the drop altitude. Common values for an opening altitude range from 2,000 to 6,000 feet AGL.

Static jumps require a drop altitude of at least 1,000 feet to be speciﬁed. A constant wind speed and direction for the duration of the jump is assumed.

Selecting the Goto HARP button begins the navigation process and takes you to Wind Setup. If Wind Setup information is missing, the GPSMAP 76CSx automatically sets up the route with the calculated HARP and the selected DIP before taking you to the Navigation page.

For HAHO and HALO jumps, wind speeds and directions can be entered for every 1,000 feet of canopy drift (CD) and every 2,000 feet of free fall drift (FFD). These wind speeds are entered on the

Wind Setup

Wind speeds and directions are added on the Wind Setup.

Wind Setup page by selecting the Wind button.

Forward Throw

and Course to HARP allow a user to determine the direction and magnitude the aircraft will carry the user after jumping and before free fall or canopy drift begins.

A number of additional constants are entered on the Constant Setup page by selecting Constant.

A check box at the bottom allows for auto-navigation to the DIP. If you want your GPSMAP76CSx to

Wind Setup

determine when you have jumped, this box should be checked. A message appears describing how to manually navigate the route.

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Wind speeds are measured in knots and directions are based on origination of wind. This information is usually based on data collected from National

Constant Setup

The Constant Setup allows you to ﬁne-tune certain

aspects of the planned jump. Oceanographic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or by a drop zone support team leader (DZSTL) who monitors the course of a Pilot Balloon (PiBal) released from the ground at the DIP and wind streamers dropped from aircraft.

Jumpmaster is capable of handling doglegs in wind direction.

Select Clear All from the Options Menu of this page to clear the list of wind speeds and directions. Wind speeds and directions must be entered as a pair to be valid. Those pairs left as “_ _ _” will be ignored in calculations.

All jump types also can use a Percent Max to

increase or decrease the range or their jump. Entries

less than 100% decrease drift distance to the DIP

while those greater than 100% increase drift distance.

More experienced jumpmasters may choose to use

smaller numbers while those less experienced may

use larger numbers.

Constant Setup

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Safety Factor is used in HAHO jump types to allow a margin or error for a jump. Safety factors are usually integer values, no smaller than two, and are determined by the jumpmaster based on speciﬁcations for the jump.

A number of K values can be speciﬁed for different jumps. HAHO jumps use K-open while HALO jumps use K-open and K-freefall. Static jumps use K-static.

The following is a list of abbreviations and acronyms commonly used:

AGL—Above Ground Level Altitude measure

CD—Canopy Drift drift while parachute is open

DIP—Desired Impact Point location where landing

should occur

DZ—Drop Zone area where landing should occur

K-values are based on the parachute canopy rating. Each parachute should be labeled with a K value. Common values may range from 3.0 for K-freefall to

DZSTL—Drop Zone Support Team Leader

LFFD—Free Fall Drift drift before parachute is open

48.0+ for HAHO K-open. HAHO—High Altitude High Opening type of jump

Select Restore Defaults from the Option Menu of this page to reset the values.

HALO—High Altitude Low Opening type of jump

HARP—High Altitude Release Point location jumper

exits from aircraft

MSL—Mean Sea Level Altitude measure

PRP—Primary Release Point HARP plus forward

throw of aircraft

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The following list of additional terms are often used by jumpmasters:

Drop Altitude

—altitude when jumpmaster exits

aircraft, measured in AGL

Forward Throw Horizontal

—distance traveled by

due to aircraft speed

K values—wind drag values for parachutes

Opening Altitude

—altitude when jumpmaster opens

chute, measured in AGL

Static Jump—type of jump where wind speed and direction are assumed constant for the duration of the

Proximity Waypoints

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to deﬁne an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm circle can help you avoid restricted locations.

For more information on proximity waypoints see the “Proximity Waypoints” section on page 15.

Calendar

Use the Calendar to view sunrise/sunset times, moon phase, hunt and ﬁsh probabilities, and archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to, for any given day and location.

jump

To use the Calendar:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Calendar icon, and press ENTER. The Calendar Page opens with the current week shown.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the day you want to add waypoints to and press ENTER to show the page for that day.

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4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Highlight Add Point, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu.

5. Select the type of point you want to place on the Day Page. (See page 16 for details on using the Find Features) With the information page for that point displayed, highlight the Use button, and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Page.

6. To remove points from a Day Page, press

MENU to open the Options Menu. Select Remove Points, and press ENTER to display

the Remove Points Options List.

Calculator

Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 76CSx as a calculator. You can select either a Standard or Scientiﬁc calculator and Degrees or Radians from the Options Menu.

Options Menus

Calculator Page

To use the Calculator:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Calculator icon, and press ENTER.

3. Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to operate the calculator.

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Stopwatch

Select the Stopwatch icon to use the GPSMAP 76CSx as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You can also have the unit record the lap time based on distance.

To access the stopwatch:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Stopwatch icon, and press ENTER.

To start and stop the stopwatch:

1. Highlight the Start button, and press ENTER to start the stopwatch.

2. Highlight the to stop the stopwatch.

Stop button, and press ENTER

To use the lap feature:

With the stopwatch running, highlight the Lap

button, and press ENTER.

To reset the stopwatch:

With the stopwatch stopped, highlight the

Reset button, and press ENTER.

To time lap by distance:

Press MENU to open the Options Menu.

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. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Choose Set Lap Distance and press ENTER.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the ﬁeld you want to change and press ENTER. Enter the new value, and press ENTER. When done, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

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Sun and Moon

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

The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for a selected time, date, and location. Use the on-screen buttons to animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop at a given time or date.

To view sun and moon locations for a speciﬁed time, date, and location:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Sun & Moon icon, and press ENTER.

moon phases

Press to

animate the

display of the

sun and moon

3. To view the predictions for a different date

4. To view the predictions for a different location,

MAIN MENU > SUN AND MOON

Press to animate

Press

to stop

animation

Sun and Moon Page

and time, highlight either the Date or Time ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.

highlight the Location ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open 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 show hunting and ﬁshing predictions for a speciﬁed date and location:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Select the Hunt & Fish icon, and press ENTER. The current date and location appear in the date and location ﬁelds at the top of the page.

3. To view the predictions for a different date, highlight the Date ﬁeld and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad.

4. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location ﬁeld, and press ENTER to open the “New Location” Options Menu.

Choose Use Map to select a point on the map

using the pointer arrow. Press ENTER to show the table for that location. The Location ﬁeld now states “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 16. When a ﬁnd item is selected, highlight Use at the bottom of the item information page, and press ENTER. The Location ﬁeld now shows the name of the ﬁnd item.

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

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Games Menu

The Games Menu contains six games (Memory Race, Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS

To select and play a game:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu

2. Select the Games icon, and press ENTER.

3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a game, and

as a virtual component in the play.

4. Press

Games Menu

press ENTER. A brief description of each game appears.

WARNING: When playing any of the virtual

games (where you are moving on a real playing ﬁeld), use caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstructions, or proximity to vehicular trafﬁc. Playing these games can distract your attention from observing objects in your path.

QUIT and highlight Yes when prompted

to stop playing.

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Memory Race

This is a GPS game where the playing piece moves where you move. To win the Memory Race, remember which square has which symbol. Clear the board by matching the pairs of symbols. Travel to each square, highlight Open at the bottom of the screen, and press ENTER to view the symbol.

To adjust the grid or square size in custom mode:

1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size ﬁeld, and press ENTER to select from the Options Menu 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.

Virtual Maze

This GPS-based 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 contains a timer showing the elapsed time. The difﬁculty level determines how much of the maze you can see at one time. Viewing less of the maze makes the game more difﬁcult.

TIP: Press MENU, and select Cheat to start

cheat mode. Enabling this mode penalizes you by ﬁve minutes and counts seconds by ten instead of two. Press ENTER to turn off cheat mode.

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GekoSmak

GekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. Periodically, Gekos appear on the screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward the Geko and press ENTER to smack the Geko with a hammer. If you get the Geko, an “!” mark appears above the hammer, if not, only a hammer appears

Nibbons

In this GPS-based game, you must walk around the board collecting the numbers as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” grows. You can travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot cross your tail, or you will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that chase after you.

momentarily.

Field size choices are small, medium and large. Small ﬁelds are approximately 20 yards by 30 yards and large ﬁelds are 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.

Nibbons

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Gekoids

This GPS-based game, which can be played without

To play Beast Hunt:

1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu,

GPS on, is all about blasting gekoids. You are the ship, and you can survive only when you avoid getting hit. Before you begin to play, be sure to

2. Press ENTER to open the Difﬁculty Level

set 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

3. Select a visibility option (Extended or

ship always points Up. Press ENTER to start.

4. Use the ROCKER to jump from platform to

Beast Hunt

Although not a true GPS-based game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills. 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. Occasionally you are 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 shows the layout of hazards, slides and warning platforms. A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses.

When you land on a shaded platform, you are

5. To defeat the dragon, press ENTER to place

and press ENTER. The game overview page appears.

menu. Select a difﬁculty level (Trainee,

Beginner, Expert, or Master), and press ENTER to open the Visibility menu.

Limited), and press ENTER to begin play.

platform.

one or two steps from the dragon. A platform with a circle is next to a pit. If you fall into a pit, jump into the dragon or shoot an arrow that misses the dragon, you lose.

an arrow in a shaded platform. Use the ROCKER to point and press ENTER to shoot.

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Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

About This Manual

Manual Conventions

Software License Agreement

Product Registration

Contact Garmin

Caring for the GPSMAP 76CSx

Cleaning the Case

Storage

Water Immersion

Cleaning the Screen

Warning

Caution

Unit Overview

GETTING STARTED

Using the GPSMAP 76CSx Keypad

Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx

Adjusting the Backlight

Initializing the GPS Receiver

Initialization Options

Using the GPSMAP 76CSx

Understanding Terms

Selecting Options and Entering Data

Using the Status Bar

On-Screen Messages

Using the Databases

BASIC OPERATION

Creating and Using Waypoints

Marking Your Current Location

Creating Waypoints Using the Map

Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates

Editing Waypoints

Deleting Waypoints

Averaging the Waypoint’s Location

Projecting a Waypoint

Proximity Waypoints

Using the Find Menu

Man OverBoard (MOB)

Find By Name

Recent Finds

Using the Find Information Page

Find Information Page Options Menu

Finding a Waypoint

Finding a Geocache

Finding a City

Finding an Interstate Exit

Finding an Intersection

Searching for a Point of Interest

Using Tracks

Navigating a Saved Track

Creating and Using Routes

Creating a Route

Navigating a Route

Editing a Route

Using the Route Page Options

MAIN PAGES

Satellite Page

Using the Satellite Page Options Menu

Map Page

Using Additional Map Data

Changing the Zoom Range

Map Orientation

Map Page Options

Guidance Text

Setting up the Map Page

Measuring Distance

Turning Declutter On or Off

Restoring Defaults

Compass Page

Using the Electronic Compass

Compass Page Options

Sight ‘N Go Navigation

Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer

Data Fields

Altimeter Page

Altimeter Page Options