Garmin GPSMAP 78 Owner's Manual
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1. 20 System Settings eee 23 Display Settings cee 24 Setting Up Tones eccee 24 Marine SettingS c cee 24 Setting up Marine Alarms 25 Resetting Data eee 26 Changing the Page Sequence 26 Customizing the Unit Settings 27 Time Settings cece 27 Position Format Settings 27 Altimeter Settings oo ee 28 Geocache Settings 29 Routing Settings eee 29 FINCSS wasiitnacibahennihie 30 Profe Secrecion 30 Appendix sses 30 Registering Your Device 30 Updating the Software 31 Viewing Important Device Information eeeeeeeeeteteteees 31 Contacting Garmin Product Support 31 Using the Backlight 31 Specifications eeeceeee 32 Maximizing Battery Life 33 About the Batteries 0 ad Buying Optional Accessories 34 Using Optional Fitness Accessories 34 Data Management 35 Attaching the Wrist Strap 38 Caring for the Device 38 Troubleshooting 39 INdEeX sasssecsscsisseccssstevensccccsies 41 Getting Started See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information When using your device the first time you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features 1 Install the batteries page 3 Turn on the device page 3 Acquire satellites page 3 Mark2. Change Dashboard changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard NOTE Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard and will not be lost when you change profiles page 18 Main Menu Features and Settings Geocaches Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting in which geocachers seek hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted on the Internet by those hiding the geocache GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Downloading Geocaches 1 Register your device page 30 2 Connect your device to your computer page 35 3 Go to www garmin com products communicator 4 Download the Garmin Communicator plug in 5 Go to wwwgarmin com geocache 6 Follow the on screen instructions to download geocaches to your device Navigating to a Geocache 1 From the main menu select Geocaches 2 Select Find a Geocache 3 Select a geocache 4 Select Go Share Wirelessly NOTE The share wirelessly feature is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc Using the Main Pages Your device can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device You must be within 10 feet 3 m of the compatible Garmin device Sending and Receiving Data 41 From the main menu select Share Wirelessly 2 Select Send or Receive 3 Follow the on screen instructions Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area Setting a Proximity Alarm 1 Fro
3. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Rocker 5 routes active route 8 avoidance 29 creating 6 deleting 7 editing 7 editing name 7 guidance method 29 navigating 8 settings 29 S satellite signals 3 18 20 21 32 39 AutoLocate 19 system settings 23 tuming off GPS 18 saving tracks 10 search menu 4 5 Sight N Go 14 software updating 31 version 31 specifications 32 stopwatch 19 sun and moon times 19 system settings 23 T time alarms 19 data fields 22 settings 27 stopwatch 19 sunrise and sunset 19 22 zone 27 times hunting and fishing 19 tones 24 tracks about 9 clearing current 10 deleting 10 navigating 10 recording 9 saving 10 viewing 10 transferring files 37 using USB 37 wirelessly 17 trip computer 16 troubleshooting 39 U unit ID 34 updating Index software 31 USB cable 39 connecting 36 disconnecting 38 wW waypoints averaging 19 creating 5 deleting 6 editting 6 navigating to 5 wrist strap 38 Z zooming 5 12 zoom ranges 15 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 43 For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN C 2010 2013 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corp
4. Guidance Method allows you to select a guidance method for calculating your route Off Road calculates point to point routes On Road For Time calculates on road routes that require minimal time to drive o On Road For Distance calculates on road routes that are shorter in distance Customizing Your Device Calculates Routes for allows you to select a transportation method in order to optimize your route Lock On Road locks the current location marker on the nearest road compensating for variances in map position accuracy requires routable maps Off Road Transitions gt Auto automatically routes you to the next point e Manual allows you to select the next point on the route by using the point on the active route page e Distance routes you to the next point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your current point Avoidance Setup allows you to select the road type you want to avoid GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 29 Customizing Your Device Fitness For more information on optional fitness accessories see page 34 Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that allow you to optimize your device from one type of use to another such as moving from marine use to recreational use You can select Marine Recreational or save a custom profile for your device To change profiles see page 18 Saving a Custom Profile You can customi
5. Series Owner s Manual Troubleshooting Appendix Problem Solution The screen or buttons do not respond How do reset the device 1 Remove the batteries 2 Reinstall the batteries NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings want to reset all the customized settings back to the factory defaults From the main menu select Setup gt Reset gt Restore Defaults My device does not acquire satellite signals 1 Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall buildings and trees 2 Turn on the device 3 Remain stationary for several minutes The batteries do not last long Decrease the backlight settings page 33 How do know my device is in USB mass storage mode On the device a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and the USB symbol On your computer you should see a new removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac computers My device is connected to the computer but it will not go into mass storage mode You may have loaded a corrupted file 1 Disconnect the device from your computer 2 Turn off the device 3 Press and hold the Rocker while you connect the device to your computer Continue pressing the Rocker for 10 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage mode GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 39 Appendix Problem Solution cannot see any new If you
6. a waypoint page 5 Navigate a route page 8 Record a track page 9 Calibrate the compass page 13 NO oO PP PDP Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to press something use the buttons on the unit Use the Rocker to select something ina list and then press ENTER See page 5 The small arrows gt used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order for example Select Delete gt Yes GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started Device Overview Internal MCX connector for external GPS antenna a Serial port under weather cap under weather cap mini USB port under weather Buttons cap Battery compartment microSD card slot under batteries We GARMIN GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries Use alkaline NiMH or lithium batteries Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results page 33 Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the latch on the back of the device and remove the battery cover 2 Insert the batteries observing polarity 3 Replace the battery cover For best results after you install new batteries update the battery type in the system settings page 37 Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold Getting Started Setting Your Language 1 Turn on the unit 2 Use the Rocker to select a language
7. contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 0808 2380000 In Europe go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information or contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 870 8501241 Using the Backlight The backlight is activated any time you press a button Alerts and messages also activate the backlight NOTE To change the backlight settings see page 33 Press to turn on the backlight GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 31 Customizing Your Device Specifications Physical size 2 6 x 6 0 x 1 2 in WxHxD 6 6 x 15 2 x 3 0 cm Weight 7 7 oz 218 3 g with batteries Display 2 6 in 66 mm diagonal Resolution 160 x 240 pixels WxH backlit 65K color TFT display Water Fully gasketed resistance floatable high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 529 IPX 7 Data storage Approximately 1 7 GB No memory battery is required The GPSMAP 78S and Battery type Two AA batteries alkaline NiMH or lithium See page 34 Battery life Up to 20 hours typical usage Operating From 5 F to 158 F temperature from 15 to 70 C range See page 33 Radio 2 4 GHZ ANT wireless frequency communications protocol protocol GPS accuracy lt 33 ft 10 m 95 typical use GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability 78Sc have a mic
8. press MENU 2 Select Measure Distance The device automatically begins measuring from your current location 3 Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to The distance appears at the top of the page 4 Press QUIT to stop measuring Map Setup Options From the map press MENU and select Setup Map e Map Orientation allows you to select how the map is displayed page 11 Guidance Text allows you to select when to show guidance text on the map Advanced Map Setup o Auto Zoom automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map When Off is selected you must zoom in or out manually Zoom Levels map items draw or appear at or below the selected zoom level Text Size allows you to select the text size for map items o Detail allows you to select the amount of map data displayed on the device NOTE Higher detail settings may cause the map to redraw slowly Shaded Relief shows detail relief on the map if available or turns off shading Map Information allows you to enable or disable the maps currently GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual loaded on the device To purchase additional maps see page 34 Compass When navigating to a destination the AA bearing pointer points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass you are traveling directly toward your
9. s Manual 27 Customizing Your Device Map Datum sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured Map Spheroid shows the coordinate system the device is using The default coordinate system is WGS 84 Altimeter Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Altimeter Auto Calibration the altimeter to self calibrates each time you turn the device on Barometer Mode o Variable Elevation the barometer functions while you are moving o Fixed Elevation the barometer functions while you are stationary Pressure Trending Save When Power On records pressure data only when the device is turned on This can be useful when you are watching for pressure fronts Save Always records pressure data every 15 minutes even when the device is turned off Plot Type Elevation Time records elevation changes over a period of time o Elevation Distance records elevation changes over a distance Barometric Pressure records barometric pressure over a period of time o gt Ambient Pressure records ambient pressure changes over a period of time 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Geocache Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Geocaches Geocache List allows you to show the geocache list by names or codes Found Geocaches allows you to enter the number of geocaches found Routing Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Routing
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11. Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals 1 Go outdoors to an open area 2 If necessary turn on the device 3 Wait while the device searches for satellites A question mark flashes while the device determines your location 4 Quickly press b to open the backlight status page The GPS bars indicate satellite strength When the bars are green the device has acquired satellite signals GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Getting Started Buttons QUIT Press QUIT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page PAGE Press PAGE to scroll through the main pages page 11 Button Description MENU Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open Press MENU twice to open the main menu from any page FIND MOB Press FIND to open the search menu Press and hold MOB man overboard function to store your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to that point ENTER MARK Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages Press and hold MARK to save your current location as a waypoint Press and hold to turn the device on and off Quickly press to open the backlight status page GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Rocker Press up down right and left to select menu options and to move the map cursor Press to zoom in on the map
12. Display Backlight Timeout see page 33 Battery Save see page 33 Colors sets the colors used on the device screens Main Setup Find Style allows you to select how the main menu setup menu and search menu appear Screen Capture allows you to take screen captures on the device Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to customize the key tones message beeps or turn off tones From the main menu select Setup gt Tones Marine Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Marine Marine Chart Mode allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing chart e Nautical displays various map features in different colors so that the marine POls are more readable The nautical chart 24 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts e Fishing requires marine maps displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings Simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing Spot Soundings allows you to turn spot soundings on and set dangerous depths Light Sectors displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible You can select On to show light sectors at all times or you can select Auto to allow the chartplotter to automatically filter out light sectors depending on the zoom level Symbol Set allows you to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map Marine Alarm Setup sets the anchor drag alarm off
13. Press to zoom out on the map Getting Started Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Creating Waypoints 1 From any page press and hold MARK 2 Select Done Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can use the search menu to quickly find waypoints tracks routes and coordinates that you have saved 1 From any page press FIND 2 Select Waypoints 3 Select a waypoint 4 Select Go GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 From the main menu select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select an attribute such as the name or location 4 Enter the new information 5 Select Done Deleting a Waypoint 1 From the main menu select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Press MENU 4 Select Delete Viewing Tide Information 1 On the map move the pointer to a location near which you want to 4 Select a tide station Press MENU 6 Select Review Point Tide times and heights are displayed for the selected station 7 If necessary select an option e To view tide information for another date select MENU gt Change Date e To view the tide chart select MENU gt Show Chart o Routes Aroute is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to your final destination Creat
14. S EGNOS Wide Area destination and your Augmentation System European current rae Geostationary Navigation Overlay sia a right Service or Demo Mode GPS off For information about WAAS go to Velocity Made The speed at which www garmin com aboutGPS waas Good you are closing on a destination along a route Vert Speed to Dest The measurement of your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude gain or loss over time Waypoint at Dest The last point on a route to your destination html Language sets the text language on the device NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data such as street names Battery Type allows you to select the type of battery you are using GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 23 Customizing Your Device Interface sets the format of the serial interface e Garmin Serial Garmin proprietary format used to provide PVT protocol data e NMEA In Out provides standard NMEA 0183 output and input Text Out provides simple ASCII text output of location and velocity information e RTCM Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services allows the device to accept DGPS Differential Global Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM data in an SC 104 format Display Settings From the main menu select Setup gt
15. ailable only with the Bearing The direction from your GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc current location to a destination Data Field Description Cadence Revolutions of the p cadence crank arm or strides Accuracy of GPS The margin of error for accessory per minute your exact location A F required or example your GPS location is Course The direction from your accurate to within starting location to a 12 feet destination Ambient The uncalibrated Depth The depth of the water Pressure environmental Requires a connection pressure to a NMEA 0183 Ascent The average vertical depth capable device to acquire data Average distance of ascent page 24 Ascent The maximum ascent m Maximum rate in feet meters per Descent The average vertical minute Average distance of descent z Descent The maximum descent Ascent Total The total elevation Maximum rate in feet meter per distance ascended minute Barometer The calibrated current Descent Total The total elevation pressure distance descended Battery Level The remaining battery Distance to Dest The distance to your power final destination 20 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description Distance to Next The remaining GPS Signal The strength of the distance to the next Strength GPS signal waypoint on the route Headin
16. an be used to store files such as images cartridges geocaches routes waypoints and custom POls 1 Slide the latch on the back of the device and remove the battery cover and the batteries GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 35 Appendix 2 Slide down and pull out the metal cover 3 Align the metal contacts and place the card in the slot microSD card slot 4 Push in and slide up the metal cover 5 Replace the batteries and the battery cover Removing a microSD Card 1 Slide down and pull out the metal cover 2 Remove the card from the slot 3 Push in and slide up the metal cover 4 Replace the batteries and the battery cover Connecting the USB Cable To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the mini USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer 1 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer 2 Pull up the weather cap from the mini USB port 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Mini USB Serial port port under under weather cap weather cap microSD card slot inside battery compartment 3 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini USB port Your device and micro SD card optional appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers Appendix Transferring Files to Your Computer After you have connected the device to your computer you can copy and paste
17. apable device to speed at which you acquire data page 24 are moving since last Time of Day The current time of reset day based on your Speed Maximum The maximum speed time settings format reached since last time zone and daylight reset saving time Speed Moving The average speed Time to The estimated time Avg of the device while Destination needed to reach your moving since last final destination reset Time to Next The estimated time Speed Overall Your average speed needed until you reach Avg since last reset the next waypoint on z 7 z the route Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS To Course The direction in which position you must move to return to the route Sunset The time of sunset i based on your GPS Trip Odometer A running tally of the position distance traveled since the last reset Trip Time Moving A running tally of time since the last reset 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Customizing Your Device Data Field Description Data Field Description Trip Time The time spent not Waypoint at Next The next point on your Stopped moving since the last route reset Trip Time Total A running tally of System Settings distance traveled since i the last reset From the main menu select Setup gt Turn The angle of difference System in degrees between GPS sets the GPS to Normal the bearing to your WAA
18. color or single color Set Location On Map allows you to mark your current location on the map This option is available only GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual when you turn off GPS You can use this location to create routes or search for saved locations e AutoLocate Position calculates your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature Additional Main Menu Tools Calendar displays a calendar Calculator displays a calculator Sun and Moon displays sunrise and sunset times along with the moon phase Alarm Clock sets an audible alarm If you are not currently using the device you can set the device to turn on at a specific time Hunt and Fish displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location Stopwatch allows you to use a timer mark a lap and time laps Main Menu Features and Settings e Waypoint Averaging allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most accurate location possible Customizing Your Device Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page 1 From a main page press MENU 2 Select Change Data Fields 3 Select a data field 4 Follow the on screen instructions GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Data Field Options Data Field Description Av
19. course alarm deep water alarm and shallow water alarm Customizing Your Device Setting up Marine Alarms Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm You can set an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance while anchored 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Marine Settings 2 Select Anchor Drag Alarm gt On 3 Enter a distance 4 Select Done Setting the Off Course Alarm You can set an alarm to sound when you are off course by a specified distance 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Marine Settings 2 Select Off Course Alarm gt On 3 Enter a distance 4 Select Done GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 25 Customizing Your Device Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Water Alarm 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Marine gt Marine Alarm Setup 2 Select Shallow Water gt On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value 3 Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm 4 Select Done 5 Select Deep Water gt On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value 6 Enter the depth that triggers the deep water alarm 7 Select Done Resetting Data You can reset trip data delete all waypoints clear the current track or restore default values 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Reset 2 Select an item to reset Changing the Page Sequence e Setup amp Waypoint Mgr Menu Map Com B Share Wireles
20. destination If it points any other direction turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass Calibrating the Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as cars buildings or overhead power lines NOTE The three axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc Using the Main Pages You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances experiencing temperature changes or changing the batteries 1 From the compass press MENU 2 Select Calibrate Compass gt Start 3 Follow the on screen instructions Using the Compass You can use the compass to navigate an active route 1 Press PAGE 2 Hold the device level 3 Follow the A bearing pointer to your destination GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 13 Using the Main Pages Using Sight N Go NOTE Sight N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc You can point the device at an object in the distance such as a lighthouse lock in the direction and then navigate to the object 1 From the main menu select Sight N Go 2 Point the device at an object 3 Select Lock Direction gt Set Course 4 Use the compass to navigate to the object Compass Setup Options From the compass press MENU and select Setup Heading Display shows the type of directional heading on the compass D
21. e batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 33 Customizing Your Device batteries when operating the device in below freezing conditions Selecting the Battery Type 1 From the main menu select Setup gt System gt Battery Type 2 Select Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable NiMH Long Term Storage When you do not plan to use the device for several months remove the batteries Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed Buying Optional Accessories Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories preloaded map data cards fitness accessories and replacement parts Using Optional Fitness Accessories NOTE The Fitness option is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device you must install the accessory according to the instructions that are included with the accessory You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or a cadence sensor with your device These accessories use ANT wireless technology to send data to the device 1 Bring the device within range 3 m of the ANT accessory 2 From the main menu select Setup gt Fitness 3 Select an option Select Heart Rate Monitor gt O
22. ermission of Garmin Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac is a registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc microSD is a trademark of SanDisk or its subsidiaries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners Table of Contents Getting Started 1 Manual Conventions 1 Device OVEIrVICW cee 2 Battery Information 3 Installing the Batteries 3 Turning the Device On or Off 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals 3 S100 4 Navigating with Waypoints and ROUTES ser 5 WayPOInts ohoina 5 ROUS wcicududiadamanana 6 Additional Maps 0 00 8 WACKS ennn ais 9 ADOUt TACKS ceeeeeeteteeeeees 9 Navigating a Saved Track 10 Using the Main Pages 11 Customizing the Data Fields 11 Restoring Default Page Settings 11 Map isn cnviitiennnnnaunenn 11 COMPASS eeceeereeeeeeetees 13 Using the Compass 13 Using Sight N Go eee 14 Elevation Plot 15 Opening the Main Menu 16 Trip COMPUTE iiipin 16 Main Menu Features and Settings asiccscwieivasssnnctinineuees 16 GEOCACHES orisii 16 Share Wirelessly cece 17 Proximity Alarms 0ceecee 17 Profile Change 18 Area Calculation eee 18 Satellite eeeeeeeeeeeeee 18 Additional Main Menu Tools 19 Customizing Your Device 19 Customizing Data Fields 19 Data Field Options
23. files from your computer into the device drives volumes 1 Browse your computer for the file 2 Select the file 3 Select Edit gt Copy 4 Open the Garmin or memory card drive volume 5 Select Edit gt Paste Deleting Files Your device memory contains important system files and folders that should not be deleted Before you can delete files you must connect the device to your computer page 35 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 If necessary open a folder or volume GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 37 Appendix 3 Select the files 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Disconnecting the USB Cable 1 Complete an action For Windows compiere click the eject icon e in your system tray For Mac computers drag the volume icon to the Trash 2 Disconnect the device from your computer gee the Wrist Strap Place the loop of the wrist strap through the slot opening at the bottom of the device 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull it tight Caring for the Device Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Cleaning the Device 1 Use a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Cleaning the Screen 1 Use a soft clean lint free cloth 2 If necessary use water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass lens cleaner 3 Apply the liquid to the cloth and gently wipe the screen with the cloth 38 GPSMAP 78
24. g The direction you are Elevation The altitude of your moving current location above Heart Rate Your heart rate in beats or below sea level heart rate monitor per minute bpm Elevation The highest elevation required Maximum reached Location lat lon Displays the current Elevation The lowest elevation position in the default Minimum reached position format ETA at Destination The estimated time of regardless of the day you will reach your selected settings final destination Location Displays the current ETA at Next The estimated time of selected position in the selected day you will reach the position format next waypoint on the Odometer A running tally of route distance traveled for Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal all trips distance traveled to Off Course The distance to the left the change in vertical or the right by which distance you have strayed from Glide Ratio To The glide ratio required the original path of Dest to descend from travel your current position and elevation to the destination elevation GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 21 Main Menu Features and Settings Data Field Description Data Field Description Pointer The data field arrow Temperature The temperature of points in the direction Water the water Requires a of the next waypoint connection to a NMEA or turn 0183 temperature Speed The current rate of c
25. have several network drives mapped on your computer removable drives in my Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your list of drives Garmin drives See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters need replacement parts Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer or accessories want to buy an external Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer GPS antenna 40 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Index A accessories 34 40 fitness 34 microSD card 34 acquiring satellite signals 39 active route 8 alarms marine 25 proximity 17 time 19 altimeter calibrating 15 plot type 28 settings 28 ANT accessories 34 area calculation 18 AutoLocate 19 backlight 4 31 33 BaseCamp 35 batteries 20 23 32 about 33 information 3 installing 3 maximizing life 33 selecting the type 33 storage 33 warnings 33 beeps 24 buttons 4 c calculator 19 calendar 19 calibrating altimeter 15 compass 15 caring for the device 38 long term storage 34 compass calibrating 13 navigating 13 setup options 14 connecting USB cable 36 wireless accessories 34 wirelessly 17 creating routes 6 waypoints 5 customizing data fields 11 device settings 23 30 profiles 30 Index D dashboard change 16 data fields 11 options 20 data storage 32 deleting files 37 profiles 30 routes 7 tracks 10 waypoints 6 display back
26. ing a Route 41 From the main menu select Route Planner gt Create Route gt Select First Point 2 Select a category search for tides 3 Select the first point in the route 2 Press FIND 4 Select Use 3 Select Tides 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 5 Select Select Next Point 6 Repeat steps 2 5 until the route is complete A route must contain at least two points 7 Press QUIT to save the route Editing the Name of a Route 41 From the main menu select Route Planner Select a route Select Change Name Enter the new name Select Done o amp PP Editing a Route 41 From the main menu select Route Planner Select a route Select Edit Route Select a point Select an option o amp PP Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Review shows the point on the map Move Down or Up changes the order of the point on the route Insert adds an additional point on the route The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing Remove removes the point from the route Viewing a Route on the Map 4 From the main menu select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select View Map Deleting a Route 1 From the main menu select Route Planner 2 Selecta route 3 Select Delete Route GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Navigating a Route 1 Press FIND 2 Select Routes 3 Select a route 4 Select Go Viewing
27. irectional Letters sets the compass reading to directional letters N S E W Numeric Degrees sets the compass reading to degrees 0 359 Mils sets the compass reading to mils 0 mils 6399 mils North Reference sets the north reference of the compass o True sets true north as the heading reference Magnetic automatically sets the magnetic declination for your location Grid sets grid north as the heading reference 0 User sets the magnetic variation value Go To Line Pointer allows you to select how the course is displayed o o Bearing Small Large indicates the direction to your destination Course indicates your relationship to a course line leading to a destination GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Compass allows you to switch from an electronic compass to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of speed for a set period of time or turns the compass off Select To Begin starts the compass calibration page 13 Elevation Plot NOTE The elevation plot page is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure 1 From the elevation plot press MENU 2 Select Calibrate Altimeter 3 Follow the on screen instructions Elevation Plot Setup Options From the elevation plot press MENU Usi
28. light 31 backlight timeout 24 screen capture 24 settings 24 display settings backlight 33 downloading software 31 E editing profiles 30 routes 7 waypoints 6 elevation plot 10 15 barometric altimeter 15 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 41 Index reset 15 setup 15 ENTER button 4 external antenna 2 F FIND button 4 5 8 9 10 fitness options 34 G Garmin Product Support 31 geocaches 16 29 downloading 17 navigating 17 settings 28 GPS signals 3 18 20 21 32 39 system settings 23 turning off GPS 18 H HomePort 35 hunting and fishing times 19 L language 3 23 M main menu settings 16 man overboard 4 map 11 changing orientation 11 datum 28 detail 12 information 12 measuring distance 12 setup options 12 showing tracks 10 viewing routes 7 map datum coordinate system 27 marine settings 24 25 MARK button 4 MCX connector 2 measuring area 18 distance 12 MENU button 4 11 16 19 microSD card 32 34 36 MOB button 4 moonphase 19 navigating compass 13 routes 8 to geocaches 17 to waypoints 5 tracks 10 P PAGE button 4 pages adding a page 26 removing 27 sequence 26 position format 27 power button 3 4 31 33 profiles 18 change 18 creating 30 setting 18 proximity alarms 17 Q QUIT button 4 R recording tracks 9 registering your device 30 reset current track 26 data 26 defaults 26 trip data 26 waypoints 26 restoring default settings 11 42
29. m the main menu select Proximity Alarms Select Create New Select a category Select a point Select Use Enter a radius Select Done NO oO P amp PY GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 17 Using the Main Pages Profile Change When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields units of measurement or position settings they are saved automatically as part of the profile you are using For more information about customizing your profile see page 30 Setting a Profile 1 From the main menu select Profile Change Your current profile is indicated on the page 2 Select a profile Area Calculation Calculating the Size of an Area 4 From the main menu select Area Calculation gt Start 2 Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate 3 Select Calculate when finished After you calculate the area you can save the track to your device and change the unit of measure Satellite The satellite page shows your current location GPS accuracy satellite locations and signal strength Satellite Settings From the satellite page press MENU Use With GPS On allows you to turn the GPS on and off Track Up indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen Single Color allows you to select whether the satellite page is displayed in multi
30. n Select Bike Cadence Sensor gt On 34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual You can view heart rate and cadence data by customizing your data fields page 20 Tips for Pairing ANT Accessories with Your Garmin Device Verify that the ANT accessory is compatible with your Garmin device e Before you pair the ANT accessory with your Garmin device move 10 m away from other ANT accessories Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m of the ANT accessory e After you pair the first time your Garmin device automatically recognizes the ANT accessory each time it is activated This process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories are activated and functioning correctly When paired your Garmin device only receives data from your accessory and you can go near other accessories Appendix Data Management NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me or NT It is also not compatible with Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The device supports the following file types Files from BaseCamp or HomePort Go to www garmin com e GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader Installing a microSD Card You can purchase microSD memory cards from an electronics supplier or purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer In addition to map and data storage the memory cards c
31. ng the Main Pages Change Plot Type sets the type of data shown on the elevation plot o Elevation Time records elevation changes over a period of time o Elevation Distance records elevation changes over a distance Barometric Pressure records barometric pressure over a period of time o gt Ambient Pressure records ambient pressure changes over a period of time Adjust Zoom Ranges adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the elevation plot page Reset resets the elevation plot data Reset Trip Data resets all trip data Delete All Waypoints deletes all saved waypoints GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 15 Using the Main Pages o Clear Current Track deletes the track log o Restore Defaults restores the device to factory settings Calibrate Altimeter see page 15 Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to setup screens including waypoints tracks and routes See page 16 for main menu settings pages From any page press MENU twice Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed average speed maximum speed trip odometer and other helpful statistics Trip Computer Setup Options From the trip computer press MENU Reset resets all the trip computer values to zero For accurate information reset the trip information before beginning a trip Big Numbers changes the size of the numbers shown on the trip computer page
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33. ortion allows you to select a portion of the current track to save Clearing the Current Track From the main menu select Setup gt Reset gt Clear Current Track gt Yes 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Using the Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the following pages map compass main menu and trip computer Customizing the Data Fields You can customize the data fields that appear on the main pages For data field descriptions see page 20 1 From a main page press MENU 2 Select Change Data Fields 3 Select a data field 4 Follow the on screen instructions Restoring Default Page Settings 1 From a main page press MENU 2 Select Restore Defaults 3 Press ENTER Tracks Map The A position icon represents your location on the map As you travel the position icon moves and leaves a track log trail Waypoint names and symbols also appear on the map Changing the Map Orientation 1 From the map press MENU 2 Select Setup Map gt Orientation 3 Select an orientation Select North Up to show north at the top of the page Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual 11 Using the Main Pages Measuring Distance You can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location 1 From the map
34. roSD SA Program when card slot for additional activated data storage DGPS From 10 to 16 ft from Computer USB and serial 3 to 5 m 95 typical interface WAAS accuracy in North America 32 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Altimeter Accuracy 10 ft 3 m Resolution 1 ft 3 m Range from 2 000 ft to 30 000 ft from 610 to 9144 m Subject to proper user calibration Compass Accuracy 2 degrees 5 degrees in extreme Northern and Southern latitudes Resolution 1 degree Subject to proper user calibration Maximizing Battery Life Using the Battery Save Option Use the battery save option to save battery power and prolong battery life From the main menu select Setup gt Display gt Battery Save gt On Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life Customizing Your Device You can adjust the backlight brightness and decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power 1 Quickly press 0 to open the backlight status page 2 Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu select Setup gt Display gt Backlight Timeout About the Batteries AAWARNING o See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable range of som
35. sly amp Proximity Alarms 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Page Sequence Select a page Select Move Move the page up or down the list Press ENTER Adding a Page 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Page Sequence 2 Select Add Page 3 Select a page to add oP Ww PY 26 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Removing a Page 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Page Sequence 2 Select a page 3 Select Remove 4 Press ENTER Customizing the Unit Settings You can customize units of measure for distance and speed elevation depth temperature and pressure 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Units 2 Select a setting 3 Select a unit for the setting 4 Repeat steps 2 3 for each setting you want to customize Customizing Your Device Time Settings From the main menu select Setup gt Time Time Format allows you to select a 12 hour or a 24 hour display time Time Zone allows you to select the time zone for the device You can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position Position Format Settings NOTE Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format From the main menu select Setup gt Position Format Position Format sets the position format in which a given location reading appears GPSMAP 78 Series Owner
36. the Active Route 1 From the main menu select Active Route 2 Select a point in the route to view additional details Stopping Navigation of a Route 1 From any page press FIND 2 Select Stop Navigation Navigating a Reverse Route 41 From the main menu select Route Planner Select a route Select Reverse Route Select the route again Select View Map Select Go oa oo amp amp DY Additional Maps To purchase preloaded detailed map data cards go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer Finding an Address with City Navigator You can use optional City Navigator maps to search for addresses cities and other locations The detailed maps contain millions of points of interest such as restaurants hotels and auto services 1 Press FIND 2 Select Addresses 3 Enter the country 4 Enter the city or postal code NOTE Not all map data provides postal code searching Select the city Enter the house number Enter the street Select Go oN OO co GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Finding Marine Services Press FIND Select Marine Services Select a category Select a destination Select Go art woh Tracks About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you are moving You can save these tracks and navigate to them later You can view archived or loaded tracks by selecting Track Manager from the main menu Managing Track Log Recording 1 From
37. the main menu select Setup gt Tracks gt Track Log Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 2 Select Record Do Not Show or Record Show On Map If you select Record Show On Map a line on the map indicates your track Select Record Method Select an option Distance records tracks at a specified distance Time records tracks at a specified time Auto records tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks Select Recording Interval Select an option to record tracks more or less often NOTE Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Tracks Viewing the Current Track Deleting a Track The track being recorded is called the 1 From the main menu select Track current track Manager 1 From the main menu select Track 2 Selecta track Manager gt Current Track 3 Select Delete gt Yes 2 Select an option View Map shows the current Navigating a Saved Track track on the map You must record and save a track Elevation Plot shows the page 10 before you can navigate using elevation plot page 15 for the it current track 1 Press FIND Saving the Current Track 2 Select Tracks 4 From the main menu select Track 3 Select a saved track Manager gt Current Track 4 Select Go 2 Select what you want to save Save Track saves the entire active track Save P
38. ze your settings for a particular activity or trip After you have made all the changes you must save them as a custom profile 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Profiles 2 Select Create New Profile gt OK Editing a Profile Name 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Profiles Select a profile Select Edit Name Enter the new name Select Done o amp PN Deleting a Profile 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Profiles 2 Select a profile 3 Select Delete Appendix Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place 30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner s Manual Updating the Software You must connect the device to your computer to update the software page 35 1 Go to www garmin com products webupdater 2 Follow the on screen instructions NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings Viewing Important Device Information You can view the unit ID software version and license agreement From the main menu select Setup gt About Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product Inthe USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA Customizing Your Device by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 In the UK
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