GPSMAP 76 ® chartplotting receiver owner’s manual
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Introduction > About This Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76. The GPSMAP 76 utilizes 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.
Introduction > Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction......................................................i About This Manual.............................................i Care Information...............................................iv Getting Started................................................1 Unit Basics.........................................................1 Interface Keys....................................................3 Basic Operation........................................
Introduction > Table of Contents Main Menu.....................................................38 Trip Computer..................................................39 Trip Computer Options........................................39 Tracks...............................................................40 Track Page Options..............................................40 Track Information Page.......................................41 Points...............................................................
Introduction > Care Information Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 76 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Storing the GPSMAP 76 Immersing the Unit in Water The GPSMAP 76 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7.
Getting Started > Unit Basics Unit Basics Internal Antenna Getting Started External Antenna Connection Battery Compartment Interface keys External Data/ Auxilary Power Port 180 x 240 Four-Level Gray, Backlight Display GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual
Getting Started > Unit Basics 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. Check the battery polarity with the molded diagram in the battery compartment and install the batteries inserting the end toward the spring first. 3. Re-install the Battery Cover by aligning the back cover with the Unit and turning the D-ring clockwise.
Getting Started > Interface Keys Interface Keys IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map page, press to zoom in or out • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list NAV/MOB Key • Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu page • Press and hold for MOB POWER Key • Press and hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and release to adjust backlighting QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-scree
Basic Operation > Turning on the GPSMAP 76 Basic Operation Turning on the GPSMAP 76 When the GPSMAP 76 is turned on, the Welcome page is displayed, followed by the Information and Warning pages. Acknowledge each of these pages by pressing the PAGE key. The GPS Information page is now displayed. The unit must now collect satellite data and establish its present position.
Basic Operation > Turning on the GPSMAP 76 Adjusting Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the backlight/contrast to see the display better. To adjust the backlight/contrast level: 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press the ROCKER key UP to increase the brightness or DOWN to decrease the brightness. 3. Press the ROCKER key RIGHT to increase the contrast or LEFT to decrease the contrast 3. Press ENTER or Quit to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window.
Basic Operation > Turning on the GPSMAP 76 To put the GPSMAP 76 in Simulator Mode: 1. With the GPS Information page displayed, press the MENU key. 2. Using the ROCKER key, highlight Start Simulator then press the ENTER key. When the Simulator Mode is active, the message “Simulating GPS” is displayed along the top of the GPS Information page. To turn off the simulator: 1. With the GPS Information page displayed, press the MENU key. 2. Select Stop Simulator then press ENTER.
Basic Operation > Initializing the GPS Receiver Initializing the GPS Receiver The GPSMAP 76 needs to be initialized the first time the unit is used, if it has been stored several months, or if it has been moved over 600 miles. The Almanac within unit stores each satellite’s orbital data that is supplied in the satellite signals. The GPSMAP 76 uses the Almanac to know which satellites to search for and automatically updates each time the unit aquires satellites.
Basic Operation > Initializing the GPS Receiver Initialization Options If the GPSMAP 76 is unable to determine its location, an options menu is displayed. Select the appropriate option to help the unit acquire satellites. Highlight the option and then press ENTER to select. Start Simulator—is used for practicing with the unit while inside and satellite signals are not available. When you select Simulator, the GPS receiver is turned off saving battery power.
Basic Operation > Creating a Waypoint Creating a Waypoint The term Waypoint may be new to you, but is frequently used when discussing navigation. A Waypoint is a position stored in the unit’s memory used for direct navigation or to build a Route. The unit has to be turned on and receiving at least three satellites (or simulating navigation) to mark a waypoint. There are three methods for creating waypoints in the GPSMAP 76.
Basic Operation > Creating a Waypoint Creating a waypoint manually using existing coordinates—Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the Mark Waypoint page is displayed. The unit captures its current location. Highlight the Location field, press ENTER, and change the coordinates to the new location using the ROCKER. Press ENTER to confirm the change. At this point, you can edit the waypoint name, symbol, date/time, elevation, and depth. Highlight the OK button and press ENTER to save the waypoint.
Basic Operation > Creating a Waypoint New, Mark, and Waypoint Page Options Editing Waypoints Average Location—collects and averages location readings. The Location, Estimated Accuracy, Elevation, and Measurement Count are displayed on the Average Location page. When you are ready to save the waypoint, highlight the Save button and press ENTER. Editing a Saved Waypoint—Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu. Highlight Points and press ENTER, highlight Waypoints and press ENTER again.
Basic Operation > Creating a Waypoint Changing the Name—Highlight the name field and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER key to scroll through the alpha-numeric list and make a selection. Press the ROCKER to the right to move the next placeholder. When finished, press ENTER to accept the changes. Symbol Date Elevation Show Name Name Location Depth Changing the Location, Date/Time, Elevation, or Depth—Highlight the desired field and press ENTER.
Basic Operation > Creating a Waypoint We have already created a waypoint with the ENTER key. Let’s create another waypoint on the Map page using the Map Pointer. Bearing and Distance from Pointer to current GPS location. Press the PAGE key until the Map page is displayed. Press the IN key several times until the Zoom Range in the lower left corner of the Map page reads .5 mi or lower. The current GPS location is indicated by the triangle in the center of the map.
Basic Operation > Creating a Waypoint To go to a waypoint: Press the NAV key. Highlight Go To Point and press ENTER. Highlight Waypoints and press ENTER. Highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the Goto Button and press ENTER. 1. 2. 3. 4. The GPSMAP 76 is now navigating to the waypoint. For a GPS to navigate, it has to be moving. Fortunately, you can simulate movement in the GPSMAP 76. Press the PAGE key until the Pointer Page is displayed.
Basic Operation > Creating a New Route Creating a New Route There are several methods to create a route. Press Menu twice and select Routes. Highlight the New button on the Routes page and press ENTER. A blank Route page is displayed. Press MENU to display the Create Route Options. Place the points in the route in the order that you wish to navigate. Use Map—displays the Map page with the Map Pointer active. You can now point at any location or point on the map and enter it into the route.
Basic Operation > Creating a New Route Add Waypoint—displays the Points Menu (see page 42 for information on the Points Menu). Highlighting the dashed line in the waypoint field on the Route page and pressing ENTER it is the same as making this selection. Use the Points Menu to display an Information page, highlight the OK Button, and press ENTER. Using a combination of the Map Page and Route Page—enables you to create a route using a combination of the methods described above.
Basic Operation > Creating a New Route Editing a Route The Route page has a secondary menu containing seven options: Use Map, Insert Waypoint, Remove Waypoint, Reverse Route, Plan Route, Delete the Route, and Start Navigation. To display the Route Edit Options, select the Route page and press MENU. Use Map—displays the Map page with the Route Line active and the Map Pointer located on the waypoint previously highlighted on the Route page. Review Route Waypoint—displays the waypoint information.
Basic Operation > Creating a New Route Remove a Point or Waypoint—by placing the Map Pointer over the point or waypoint you want to remove and press ENTER. An options menu is displayed. Highlight Remove then press ENTER. The point or waypoint is removed and the Map Pointer moves to the next point in the route. Move a Waypoint—Only User Waypoints can be moved. To move a waypoint, place the Map Pointer on the waypoint and press ENTER. This displays an options menu. Highlight Move, then press ENTER.
Basic Operation > Creating a New Route Plan Route—plans a route with a Speed, Fuel Flow, Depart Time, and Depart Date. Fuel Flow is measured in “units per hour.” Please consult your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for performance specifications. The Active Route page and Route page display tripplanning information for each leg or the entire route. Available information includes Course, ETA, Fuel to point, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise & Sunset at point location, Time to Point, and Leg Distance.
Basic Operation > Starting to Navigate Starting to Navigate DESTINATION Current Track 45° With the unit on and displaying 3D GPS Location on the GPS Information page, mark a waypoint at your current location. Name this waypoint HOME, assign the Residence Symbol, and store the waypoint. Before starting to navigate, let’s clear the Track Log. The Track Log is the bread crumb trail left on the Map page and Highway page.
Basic Operation > Starting to Navigate When starting to navigate, remember that GPS provides you with direct, straight line navigation. It is not always possible to navigate using the most direct route, so the GPSMAP 76 continuously updates your Track and Bearing, always pointing out the shortest route to your destination. DESTINATION To begin navigation: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Press NAV. Select Go To Point and press ENTER. Select Waypoints and press ENTER. Select HOME and press ENTER.
Main Pages > Overview Main Pages There are five main display pages: the GPS Information page, Map page, Pointer page, Highway page, and the Active Route page. You can cycle through these pages by pressing either the PAGE or QUIT keys. With the GPS Information page displayed, press PAGE several times. Notice that each time you press PAGE the next main page is displayed. Do the same with the QUIT key. Notice QUIT acts the same as PAGE, except the pages are displayed in a reverse sequence.
Main Pages > GPS Information Page GPS Information Page The GPS Information page displays your speed, estimated accuracy, receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, date, time, and the receiver’s current location when the unit receives signals from at least three satellites. The unit must receive at least four satellite signals to report elevation.
Main Pages > GPS Information Page 3D Differential Location—indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAAS differential data on at least four satellites. New Elevation—is used to enter a different elevation. If the GPS has a 2D GPS Location, entering a known elevation can increase the GPS accuracy. Lost Satellite Reception—indicates that the GPS receiver has lost satellite reception.
Main Pages > Map Page Map Page The GPSMAP 76 comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of Cities, Interstates, State and County Highways, Exit information, Lake and River outlines, and Railway Lines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using Garmin’s MapSource products. User Selectable Data fields Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 76.
Main Pages > Map Page Map Page Options To access the Map page Options, select the Map page and press the MENU key. To select an option, highlight the desired menu item and press ENTER. distance between to map points, press ENTER to set a reference, then move the Map Pointer to the other location. The Bearing and Distance are displayed below the data fields. Show Next Street—adds a window below the Data Fields that displays the name of the next cross street.
Main Pages > Map Page Setup Map Setup map contains the Map page Setup features. The features are arranged on a tab menu making it easy to locate the different setup items. The General, Map, Waypoint, Point, Marine, Line, Area, Topo, City, Road, and Other tabs have setting for Text or Zoom. Read the description of these settings to understand how they affect the display characteristics of the options on the Map page.
Main Pages > Map Page General Tab The General tab contains the settings for Detail, Orientation, Colors, and Auto Zoom. Below is a description of each feature. Orientation—allows you to determine how the map is displayed. North Up always displays North at the top of the page. Track Up displays your current track toward the top of the page. Course Up displays the active course line toward the top of the display.
Main Pages > Map Page Map Tab The Map tab contains settings for the Basemap, MapSource, Lat Lon Grids, and Grid Labels. Basemap—allows you to turn the Basemap data On or Off. Selecting Off no longer displays the Basemap. Grid Labels—displays the coordinates on the Lat Lon grid on the map. The Lat Lon Grid must be set to Auto or a Zoom Range for the Grid Labels to appear. The Auto setting does not display Grid Labels if the Basemap or MapSource options set to On.
Main Pages > Map Page Point Tab The Point tab contains the Points of Interest, Geo, and Exit option settings. Each of the options has a Text and Zoom setting. Marine Tab The Marine tab contains text settings for spot sounding and text and zoom settings for navaids, tide stations, and services. Points of Interest—include general business listings such as restaurants, hotels, and gas stations. Spot Soundings—are depth readings shown in MapSource software designed for water navigation such as BlueChart.
Main Pages > Map Page Line Tab The Line tab contains the Zoom scale settings for Track Log, Saved Tracks, Course Lines, and the Bearing Line. Track Log—is the bread crumb trail that is left behind as your position changes on the Map page. Saved Tracks—are Track Logs that are saved in the unit’s memory. Navigation Lines—controls the display of the Route Line and Course Line. Area Tab The Area tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for defined areas to appear shaded on the map.
Main Pages > Map Page Topo Tab The Topo tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for Major Contour, Intermediate Contour, and Minor Contour Lines. The Land Cover option contains a Zoom setting. The Contour Line settings are used to de-clutter the map. If Auto is the selected Zoom setting, the Major and Minor Contour Lines are displayed at higher Map Zoom Range setting. Road Tab The Road tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for Local Road Names and Zoom settings for Freeway, Highway, and Local Roads.
Main Pages > Map Page Other Tab The Other tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for Railroad and Text setting for the Accuracy Circle, Heading Line, and Lock to Roads. Railroad—controls the display of railways lines. Accuracy Circle—is displayed around the Location Triangle on the Map page. The Accuracy Circle depicts the estimated accuracy of the location. If your current location is matched to a road, the Accuracy Circle is not displayed.
Main Pages > Pointer Page Pointer Page The Pointer page is best used for navigation when a straight line course cannot be followed. The Pointer page contains user-selectable data fields along the top, Status Bar, Compass Ring, and Pointer. User Data Fields Pointer Vertical Line Compass Ring Pointer Page The Compass Ring is a graphic display of your current track. As you change direction, the Compass Ring rotates, aligning your track with the vertical line.
Main Pages > Highway Page Highway Page The Highway page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can be followed. The Highway page has user-selectable data fields along the top, a Status Bar, and the Highway Display. The Highway page shares many features with the Map page. Any active tracks, saved tracks, and/or waypoints within the display area are shown. The Zoom Level can be changed using the IN and OUT keys. The Triangle represents your current location.
Main Pages > Highway Page Highway Page Options Select the Highway page and press MENU to access the Highway page options. To select an option from the Menu, highlight the desired selection and press ENTER. Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want displayed in the data fields. To change a data type, highlight the desired data field and press ENTER. Using the ROCKER, scroll through the available selections. Press ENTER to accept the selection.
Main Pages > Highway Page Waypoint Tab The Waypoint tab contains the On/Off settings for Next, Route, and Other. Next—determines if the next waypoint in a route is displayed. If On is selected, the next waypoint in the route is displayed. If On is selected and the route option is set to Off, only the next waypoint in the route is displayed. Route—determines if the waypoints in a route are displayed. If this selection is set to Off, route waypoints are not displayed on the graphic highway.
Main Menu > Overview Main Menu The Main Menu page contains settings and features that are not contained on the Main Pages and submenus. The Main Menu is accessed from any of the Main Pages by pressing MENU twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu item and press ENTER. Note: The power indicator is calibrated for Alkaline batteries. If you choose to use another type of battery, the gauge may not reflect the actual energy level of those batteries.
Main Menu > Trip Computer Trip Computer The Trip Computer has eight selectable data fields. Moving Time—displays the total time the unit was in motion since the Trip Computer was last reset. Overall Avg (Speed)—displays the average speed of the unit since the Trip Computer was last reset. Total Time—displays the Total Time that the unit has been turned on since the Trip Computer was last reset. Max Speed—displays the maximum speed the unit traveled since the Trip Computer was last reset.
Main Menu > Tracks Tracks The Track page displays the amount of Track Memory used and allows you to Save or Clear the current Track Log, and displays a list of any Saved Tracks. Track Page Options To access the Track Options, select the Track page and press the MENU key. Delete Saved Track—deletes the saved track. Delete All Tracks—deletes all saved tracks. Setup Track Log—displays the Track Log Setup menu: Save—allows you to choose how far back in the log you wish to save.
Main Menu > Tracks Track Information Page To access information on a Saved Track, highlight the desired track. Press ENTER to display the Track Information page. Area—shows the calculated acreage within the track. The end points of the track are connected with a straight line when calculating the area. If the track crosses itself, it is not accurate. Show on Map and Highway—when checked, the Saved Track is displayed on the Map and Highway pages.
Main Menu > Points Points The Points page allows you to search for Waypoints, Points of Interest, Cities, Exits, Addresses, and Intersections using your current location or a location on the map. Addresses and Intersections are only available with MapSource software. To select a Point item, highlight the desired item and press ENTER. to create a waypoint, from the information page press MENU and with Save As Waypoint selected press ENTER.
Main Menu > Points Find By Name—displays a list containing all User Waypoints. Waypoints are selected by entering the waypoint name in the data field or scrolling through the Waypoint List. As you enter a waypoint name, the GPSMAP 76 updates the waypoint list to show waypoint names that coincide with the letters entered. When the desired name appears, press ENTER to select. Delete Waypoint—deletes the selected waypoint.
Main Menu > Points After an item is selected, either a list or selection menu is displayed. Highlight the desired item and press ENTER. When a list is displayed, press MENU to give you the option of searching the list by name or by the nearest item. To view information about an item in the list, highlight the desired selection then press ENTER. An Information window is displayed showing the name, address, and phone number.
Main Menu > Points Exit Options All Types—displays a list with data for Services, Rest Areas and Other. Services—displays exits with services such as Filling Stations, Restaurants, Hotels, Auto Dealerships, Parts Suppliers, Hospitals, Banks, and Shopping Areas. Rest Areas—displays a list of Rest Areas closest to your location. After you have selected an Exit Option, a list is displayed. Highlight the item then press ENTER to view information about a specific item.
Main Menu > Points Intersections This option is only available when MapSource CD data containing road information is loaded in the unit. When Intersection is selected, the Find Intersection page is displayed. To find an Intersection, you must enter the First and Second street names. You may also enter the City and Postal Code to shorten the search time. To begin direct navigation, highlight Goto and press ENTER. To view the intersection on the map, highlight Map and press ENTER.
Main Menu > Routes Routes A route is a series of waypoints used for point-to-point navigation. A route must have at least two waypoints, but can contain as many as 50 waypoints. The GPSMAP 76 can store 50 routes. On the Routes page, you can create new routes, determine how many empty routes you have left, and review a list of existing routes. To display the Routes page, highlight Routes on the Main Menu and press ENTER.
Main Menu > Proximity Proximity Proximity waypoints can be used to alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. When you place a waypoint in the Proximity List, you enter a Radius that determines when a Proximity Alarm is displayed. You can turn the Proximity Alarm On or Off for your convenience. Proximity Options To view the available options for the Proximity page, press MENU.
Main Menu > Celestial Celestial The Celestial Menu lets you view information for Tides, Sun and Moon, or Hunt and Fish. Tides The Tides page displays Local Time a graphical chart which displays tide station Max Level information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight Current Tide Level station time. You can Low Tide choose from different Curve dates and over 3,000 tide stations around the U.S. Min Level coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, Station Time western Canada, and several of the Caribbean Islands.
Main Menu > Celestial zero value or below. The top and bottom numbers to the left of the chart, LCL and STA indicate the maximum/minimum levels, respectively. The four data fields below the chart, indicate event times and levels at which the tide changes starting in the upper left field, going downward, then to the upper right and down again.
Main Menu > MapSource and System Info Hunt and Fish Hunt and Fish displays data for Good and Best times for hunting and fishing at the selected location. There is also a Rating (excellent, good, normal, poor) displayed, that reflects the productivity of the day. You may display this information for your current location or you can use the Map or Points Menu to select a location. To display the location options, press ENTER with Location field highlighted.
Main Menu > Setup Menu Setup Menu The Setup Menu is arranged in a tab format. Each tab (General, Time, Units, Location, Alarms, Interface) contains the settings that determines how the unit functions. To select a tab, highlight the tab name using the ROCKER key (right/left). To select a data field on a tab, use the ROCKER key (up/down) to highlight the selection and press ENTER. To restore the GPSMAP 76 setup menu to the factory settings, press MENU and with Restore Defaults highlighted press ENTER.
Main Menu > Setup Menu Backlight Timeout—determines how long the Backlight remains on once activated. There are five options: Stays On, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, and 2 Minutes. Beeper—determines when the Beeper is used. The options are Key and Message, Message Only, and Off. Time Tab The Time tab contains settings for Time Format, Time Zone, Daylight Saving time, Current Date, and Current Time. To change a setting, highlight the field and press ENTER.
Main Menu > Setup Menu Units Tab The Units tab contains settings for Elevation, Depth, Distance and Speed, Temperature, Direction Display, and Speed Filter. These settings are used in related fields throughout the unit. Elevation—displays in Feet or Meters. Depth—displays in Feet, Fathoms, and Meters. The GPSMAP 76 cannot measure depth on its own. The depth input has to come from a NMEA device providing the “DPT” sentence.
Main Menu > Setup Menu Location Format—contains 31 different formats, such as Loran TD, MGRS, and Maidenhead. You should not need to change the format unless you are using a chart or paper map for navigation. If so, find the format that most closely matches your chart. See Appendix “Loran TD” for for more information. Map Datum—describes geographic positions for surveying, mapping, and navigation.
Main Menu > Setup Menu Alarms Tab The Alarms tab contains settings for Anchor Drag, Approach and Arrival, Off Course, Shallow Water, and Deep Water. These settings determine if and when a warning beep is sounded and/or a message is displayed. Anchor Drag—alerts you when the boat has drifted more than the user defined distance. The alarm continues until cleared by the user. Shallow Water—requires input from a NMEA device supplying the “DPT” sentence.
Main Menu > Setup Menu Interface Tab The Interface tab contains one field: Serial Data Format. This field contains eight settings that allow the GPSMAP 76 to communicate with computer software and other electronic devices. • GARMIN—allows the GPSMAP 76 to communicate with Garmin software and other Garmin GPS units. • GARMIN DGPS—allows the GPSMAP 76 to communicate with Garmin Differential Correction devices.
Appendix > Specifications Specifications Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Physical GPS Accuracy: < 15 meters (49 feet) RMS 95% typical* Weight: 7.5 ozs (.21kg) DGPS (USCG) Accuracy: 3-5 meters (10-16 ft), 95% typical Size: 1.2” x 2.7” x 6.2” (3.0cm x 6.9cm x 15.75cm) Display: 2.9" diagonal (6.0cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray LCD with backlighting (180 x 240 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, floatable, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC GOS29-IPX-7 Temp.
Appendix > Connecting and Interfacing Connecting the Power/Data The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output: volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse. Approved sentences—GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL; Proprietary sentences—PGRME, PGRMZ, and PSLIB.
Appendix > Satellite Information Satellite Information 90° Satellite Strength Indicator Bars Center dot - 90° above the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Outer ring the horizon 45° Satellite Sky View Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings on the Satellite Information page. The outer ring represents the horizon, the inner ring represents 45° above the horizon, and the center represents directly overhead.
Appendix > WAAS and DGPS What is WAAS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations. WAAS testing completed in September of 2003 confirmed an accuracy of 2 to 3 vertical meters throughout the majority of the continental U.S. and portions of Alaska. For more information, go to http://gps.faa.
Appendix > Map Datums Map Datums Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia Carthage Carthage- Tunisia Hu-Tzu-Shan Taiwan CH-1903 CH 1903- Switzerland Indian Bngldsh Indian- Bangladesh, India, Nepal Chatham 1971 Chatham 1971- Chatham Island (New Zealand) Indian Thailand Indian- Thailand, Vietnam Indonesia 74 Indonesia 1974- Indonesia Ireland 1965 Ireland 1965- Ireland ISTS 073 Astro ISTS 073 ASTRO ‘69- Diego Garcia AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain
Appendix > Map Datums NAD27 Caribbn NAD27 Central North American 1927- Caribbean (Barbados, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Repuplic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Leeward and Turks Islands) North American 1927- Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) Ord Srvy GB Old Survey Great Britain- England, Isle of Man, Scotland, Shetland Isl.
Appendix > Navigation Terms Navigation Terms Avg Speed—The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. ETA at Destination—The estimated time you will reach a Goto destination, or the final waypoint in a route. Bearing (BRG)—The compass direction from your current location to a destination. ETA at Next—The estimated time you will reach a Goto destination, or the next waypoint in a route. Course—The desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to’ waypoints.
Appendix > Navigation Terms Moving Trip Timer—Total time the unit has been moving. Odometer—A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course—The distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as ‘cross-track error’ or ‘course error.’ Speed—The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ‘ground speed.
Appendix > Messages Messages Approaching Turn—is displayed when you are nearing a turn in a route. Arriving at Destination—is displayed when you are nearing your destination. Batteries Low—when displayed you have less than 10 minutes of battery left. Can’t Unlock Maps—No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. Cannot display all found, use city or postal code— The unit found too many items to display. Narrow the search using the city or postal code.
Appendix > Messages Route Memory Full—No additional routes can be saved. Route Truncated—Uploaded route from another device has more than 50 waypoints. Route Waypoint Memory Full—No additional route waypoints can be saved. Shallow Water—The water is shallower than the depth set in the Shallow Water Alarm. Track Already Exists—A saved track with the same name already exists. Track Truncated—A complete uploaded track will not fit in memory. The oldest track log points have been deleted.
Appendix > Loran TD Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
Appendix > Loran TD currently selected in the Setup TD field. If you enter a different LORAN chain number, change the secondary stations or offsets in the Setup TD field, the active waypoint information will reflect those changes. Since the GPSMAP 76 does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory.
Appendix > Assessories Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Requires the Marine Mount Part No. 010-10300-00. This kit includes the mounting base, temporary and permanent adhesive pads and a new swivel bracket. Marine Mount The bracket can rotate 360° and tilt more than 45° backward or forward. Carrying Case Protects the GPSMAP 76 when not in use. Marine Mount Lanyard Provides convenient method for carrying the GPSMAP 76.
Appendix > FCC Compliance FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 76 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
Appendix > Product Registration and Software License Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 76 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 (8-digit number located on the back of the box) in case your GPS unit is lost, stolen, or needs service.
Appendix > Warranty 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 > Safety Information To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Customer Service for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. Garmin International, Inc.
Appendix > Safety Information a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.
Index Index Symbols 2D Differential Location 23 2D GPS Location 23, 60 3D Differential Location 24 3D GPS Location 23, 60 A Accessories 70 Accuracy 23 Accuracy Circle 33 Acquiring Satellites 23 Active Route/Goto Page 37 Active Route Waypoint 29.
Index K Keypad Usage 1, 3 Key Beeps 53 L Land Mode 28 Lanyard Installation 2 Lat Long Grid 29 License Agreement 72 Location Format 55 Lock to Roads 33 Loran TD 68 M Measure Distance/Bearing 26 Menu Key 3 Messages 66 MOB Key 3 Moonset/Moonrise 50 N NAV/MOB Key 3 Navaids 30 Navigating 14, 20, 21 Navigation Terms 64 Nearest Waypoint List 42 NMEA Formats 57 North Reference 55 North Up 24 Points of Interest 30, 43 Addresses 45 Cities 44 Exits 44, 45 Intersections 46 Power Key 3 Power On/Off 4 Product Re
Index Sunrise/Sunset 50 Sun and Moon 51 Symbols Waypoint 11 System Info 51 Track Up 24 Trip Computer 39 Trip Odometer 39 Trip Timers 39 Turn On and Off 4 T U Temperature Settings 54 Text Settings 27 Tides 49 Tide Charts 49 Tide Page Settings 49 Tide Stations 30, 49 Time, Daylight Savings 53 Time Format 53 Time Offsets 53 Time Zone 53 TracBack 41 Track Log 20, 31 Area 41 Clear 40 Delete 40, 41 Displaying 41 Recording 40 Save 31, 36, 40 Setup 36, 40 Showing on Map 41 Unit Settings 54 User Datum 55 Wide
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 76 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76/. Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity. Industry Canada Compliance This Category II radiocommunication device complies with Industry Canada Standard RSS-310.
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