GPSMAP 76Cx ® mapping gps owner’s manual GPSMAP 76Cx shown with optional MapSource® data.
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Introduction Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx. Both use the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer. Tips and Shortcuts • To quickly return to the Main Menu from any page, press the MENU key twice.
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction.........................................................i Tips and Shortcuts................................................i Product Registration.............................................i Contact Garmin.....................................................i Optional Accessories............................................i Operating the GPSMAP 76Cx.............................iii Warnings..............................................................
Introduction Operating the GPSMAP 76Cx Understanding Terms Select—move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER key to select individual fields. Key—when you are directed to press a key, press and quickly release the key. Field—the location on a page where data or an option can be shown or entered. On-screen button—use the ROCKER key to select a button, and press ENTER.
Introduction Warnings 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 unit to all available navigation sources, including information from visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
Getting Started Getting Started Unit Overview Internal antenna Interface keys Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector Battery compartment cover Battery compartment locking D-ring External Data/ Auxiliary Power Port USB connector port Carry lanyard attachment slots GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual
Getting Started Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 34 for information on setting the battery type. 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. 3. Reinstall the battery cover. MICRO SD CARD To install the batteries: 1.
Getting Started Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys ROCKER Key Press to zoom in or out on the Map page. Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or move the map panning arrow. Press to scroll up or down a list on any other page. FIND/MOB Key PAGE Key Press to cycle through the main pages. Press at any time to view the Find Menu. Press and hold for MOB. MENU Key POWER Key Press to view page options. Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.
Getting Started Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx To turn the GPSMAP 76Cx on and off: Press and hold the POWER. Adjusting the Backlight 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. See page 34 for information on changing the screen colors and backlight time out and brightness levels.
Getting Started Using the Status Bar At the top of each page, the status bar provides status information for several unit features. Status Bar 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. The Battery Power icon ( ) shows the remaining battery power.
Getting Started Using the Databases The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC interface cable (with a serial connector) can be used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the microSD card. Higher capacity and pre-loaded microSD map data cards are also available. microSD card slot located in battery compartment MICRO SD CARD Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 76Cx. This data is loaded to the microSD Card already installed in the unit.
Basic Operation Basic Operation This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 76Cx including using the Find Menu, creating and using waypoints, tracks, and routes. Creating and Using Waypoints To mark your current location: 1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint page appears. A default threedigit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint.
Basic Operation Creating Waypoints Using the Map 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. 2. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture the pointer location and open the information page for the map item. 3. Select Save. If there is no information for that point, a “No map information at this point. Do you want to create a user waypoint here?” prompt appears. Select Yes.
Basic Operation To calculate a location by averaging: 1. Find a location you want to calculate an average for, press MARK > Avg to begin averaging. 2. Press Save. Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from one location to a new location. Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. Radius field Proximity icon Empty line To project a waypoint: 1. Press FIND > Waypoints. 2.
Basic Operation 5. Using the ROCKER to select the Radius field and enter a value. To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: To remove or review a single entry, press ENTER. To remove all waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove All. 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 Alarm Tones button, and press ENTER to open the Alarm Tones page.
Basic Operation Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76Cx basemap. Additional icons appear depending on the optional BlueChart g2 or MapSource data loaded to the unit. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. Waypoint Options Menu Find Menu with optional MapSource data Cities Options Menu Find By Name Use Find By Name if you know the name of the location you want to find. To find a location using Find By Name: 1.
Basic Operation Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently. To go to a recently found item: 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Recent Finds. 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 contains three on-screen buttons.
Basic Operation • 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 9. • Add To Route—include this item on a new route or add it to an existing route. See “Creating and Using Routes” on page 22. • View Sun and Moon—view Sun and Moon tables for this item location. See page 42. • View Hunt and Fish—view Hunt and Fish tables for this item location. See page 42.
Basic Operation Finding a Waypoint The Waypoints page contains a list of all saved waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identified by an assigned symbol. To find a waypoint: 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Waypoints and choose a waypoint. Waypoints icon Finding a Geocache Select Geocache to view the list of geocache locations created by you or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol to separate it from others.
Basic Operation Finding a City Select Cities from the Find Menu to find any city listed in the mapping data. To find a city: 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Cities. The Cities page shows a list of cities near your current location. 3. Select a city from the list and press ENTER. OR If the city you want is not listed, press MENU > select a search method. Finding an Interstate Exit 3. Use the ROCKER to select an exit, and press ENTER.
Basic Operation To find an address: 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Addresses. Note: If your unit has a GPS fix, the field is populated with your current region. You do not have to specify a city in the , as the database has information for the entire region. \ 3. Select and type the street number using the screen keypad. Select OK. 4. Select . The street list opens. 5. Use the screen keypad to enter enough of the street name to show a match.
Basic Operation To view the tide chart for another date: 1. From the Tide menu with the chart shown, select Date, and press Enter. 2. Enter the date with the ROCKER. You can also use the Zoom In and Out keys to view information for another date. Press and hold In or Out to scroll quickly through dates. 3. Press Enter. The unit shows the chart for the date you entered or selected. To use the current date again, select the Date field. Press Menu > Use Current Date.
Basic Operation Using Tracks To clear the track log: 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 35). 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select Tracks. 3. Select the Clear button. A confirmation message appears. 4. Select OK.
Basic Operation • Log Track to Data Card—records the current track log to the microSD card in addition to the unit’s internal memory. Using this option allows you to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the microSD card.) Track logs on the data card are .gpx GPS position data files, and are not used by your unit. To save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 3.
Basic Operation 3. Use the USB cable to connect to your computer and then access the USB Mass Storage feature as explained on page 35. Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx filecompatible application. 4. To delete these track logs from the microSD card, highlight individual logs, and then press ENTER. Use the Delete All button to clear the entire list. Note: Do not remove the microSD card from the unit while logging a track, as corruption of the data can result.
Basic Operation Elevation Begin marker Distance from Begin and End points End marker 4. Move in the direction of the first turn. At the first turn, directions to the next turn are shown, and so on, until you reach your destination. 5. Press MENU > Stop Navigation to exit. To create a waypoint on a saved track: 1. With the saved track on the map, use the ROCKER to move the pointer on the track point that you want to mark as a user waypoint. 2. Press ENTER.
Basic Operation Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The GPSMAP 76Cx stores 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Create or modify a route using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route. Create complex routes using MapSource map data. To create a route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select New >
Basic Operation Navigating a Route To navigate a saved route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select a saved route > Navigate. 3. Select Follow Road or Off Road from the prompt. 4. To stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation. To preview the turns for an active route: 1. From the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Select Navigate to begin navigation. 3. Press QUIT to view the list of turns on the route. To view an individual turn, select it.
Basic Operation Editing a Route Use the Route page to edit, change the route name, and review route points. To change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select a saved route > select the route name field at the top of the Route page. To review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes. 2. Select a saved route > select a point on the Route page > ENTER > Review. 3. Select Save, Map, or Go To. To delete a route: From the page for that route, press MENU > Delete Route.
Main Pages Main Pages The GPSMAP 76Cx has six main pages: Satellite page, Trip Computer page, Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. Cycle through these pages by pressing the PAGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Add additional pages by using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu. The Active Route page appears when you are actively navigating. Each page has an Options Menu. To view the Options Menu for a page, press MENU.
Main Pages Satellite Page The Satellite page appears when you turn the unit on and shows the receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver’s current location. Map Page A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The basemap can be enhanced with the addition of MapSource or BlueChart g2 data. Satellite Page Options • Use With GPS Off/On—enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off.
Main Pages ROCKER, the GPSMAP 76Cx 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. 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 > Data Field. 2.
Main Pages maps, “mapsource” appears below the scale. Map Orientation There are two map orientations in the Map Setup option North Up orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel. Map Page Options • Stop (Resume) Navigation—stops/resumes navigation. • Recalculate—recalculates a route. • Data Fields—opens the Show sub menu so you can select the number of data fields to show: Map Only, 1 wide, 2, 2 wide, 3, or 4 data fields.
Main Pages Setup Map See page 36 for detailed instructions. Measuring Distance To measure distance between two points: 1. Press MENU > Measure Distance. An onscreen arrow appears on the map at your current location with REF below it. 2. 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. 3. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure to.
Main Pages • Bearing Pointer • The Compass Ring moves to indicate North Orientation. • • destination. Course or Bearing Pointer—toggles between the course pointer and the bearing pointer. Data Fields—selects the number of data fields that appear on the Compass page. Change Data Fields—selects the type of data you want to show in the data fields. Restore Defaults—returns to factory settings. Compass Page The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you are heading.
Main Pages Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer The bearing pointer and course pointer are independent of each other. The bearing pointer indicates the direction to your destination, and the course pointer indicates your relationship to a course line leading to the destination.
Main Pages 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. Data Fields You can show two wide, three or four data fields on the Compass page.
Main Menu Main Menu The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. 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 the menu item, and press ENTER. Main Menu NOTE: If a page is added to the page sequence, the page icon does not appear on the Main Menu. Tracks For more information, see page 18. Route Page For more information, see page 24.
Main Menu Setup Menu To access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup. System Setup Page To access the System Setup: From the Setup Menu select System. • GPS—choose on the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power. • WAAS/EGNOS—set to Enable or Disable. • Battery Type—choose the type of battery being used in order to produce a more accurate battery capacity report. • Text Language—set the unit’s on-screen language.
Main Menu Interface Setup Page Use when connecting to a computer. To access the Interface Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Interface. Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following: • GARMIN—the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a computer. • 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.
Main Menu Tones Setup Page This setup page allows you to select a unique tone for each of the tone applications. (For proximity alarm tones, see page 10.) Page Sequence Setup Add, remove, or reorder any of the Main pages. To move, insert or remove a Main page: 1. From the Setup Menu, select Page Seq. 2. To rearrange a page in the page sequence, select the page and press in. Select Move. 3. To insert a new page, select the page you want to insert if before, press ENTER > Insert.
Main Menu Map Setup – General Page The Map Setup – General page contains the settings for Orientation, Below, Auto Zoom, Detail, and Lock On Road. • Lock On Road—locks the map pointer to display on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy. Map Setup – Tracks Page Use the Map Setup –Tracks page settings for Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and Go To Line. Map Setup – General Page • Orientation—selects how the map is shown.
Main Menu Map Setup – Points Page Use 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 Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 800 mi (50 m to 800 km). Map Setup – ����������������� Information Page Use the Map Setup – Information page to view a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and maps with auto-routing capability. Highlight a map to show it on the map or turn it off.
Main Menu • Marine Colors—toggles colors on or off. • Spot Soundings—toggles spot soundings on or off. • Light Sectors—select from On, Off, and Auto. • Symbol Set—select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International). Routing Setup Use to customize the wayrouting functions behave. To access the Routing Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Routing > Follow Road Options.
Main Menu Follow Road Options Off Route Recalculation—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—set 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.
Main Menu Time Setup To access the Time Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Time. • Time Format—choose from 12-hour or 24hour time format. • Time Zone—set to one of the eight US Time Zones, or 24 International Time Zones. • Daylight Saving Time—On or Off or Auto. Units Setup To access the Units Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Units. • Position Format—sets the coordinate system in which a location is shown.
Main Menu Calendar To access the Calendar: From the Main Menu, select Calendar. Calculator To access the Calculator: From the Main Menu, select Calculator. Stopwatch To access the Stopwatch: Hunt & Fish To view predictions for a date and location: From the Main Menu, select Hunt & Fish to view the predictions for a different date. Select Date to open the on-screen keypad. For a location, select the Location field. Games Menu To open the Games Menu: From the Main Menu, select Games.
Appendix Appendix Specifications Physical Power Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB power, 12 V Adapter Cable, or up to 36 VDC external power Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (typical use)* Weight: 7.6 ounces (216 g) w/batteries installed. *Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 76Cx in below-freezing conditions.
Appendix Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices. The USB Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to a PC-compatible computer’s USB port. Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude). The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 76Cx and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.
Appendix Connecting Your GPSMAP 76Cx to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Note: Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer. To connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to your computer: 1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 76Cx and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port. 2.
Appendix Caring for the GPSMAP 76Cx Storage 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. Do not store the GPSMAP 76Cx where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result.
Appendix FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Appendix Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
Appendix country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020 Fax (913) 397-8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Index Index Symbols 2D navigation 5 3D navigation 5 A addresses 15 advanced NMEA setup 44 averaging a location 8 B backlight 4 batteries 2 battery type 34 bearing pointer 30 C calculate area 20 calculator 42 calendar 42 cleaning 46 color 34 compass 29 course deviation indicator 31 course pointer 30 creating waypoints 7, 8 50 D databases 6 data fields 27 declutter 28 deleting waypoints 8 depth 8, 18, 41 display setup 34 E editing routes 24 editing waypoints 8 Enter/Mark key 3 F FCC 46 Find/MOB
Index S satellite page 4, 26 saved tracks 19 setup map 36 status bar 5 stopwatch 42 storage 46 sun and moon 13 system setup 34 T tide stations 16 time setup 41 time zone 41 tones setup 36 TracBack 21 tracks 18 track log record method 18 track up 28 turning on/off 4 waypoints 7, 8 averaging location 8 creating 7 current location 7 editing 8 finding 14 MOB 10 projecting 9 proximity 9 using 7 Z zoom ranges 20 U units setup 41 USB mass storage 35 W warranty 48 water immersion 46 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s M
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