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Garmin GPS 76 User's Manual

1. ELENMATION ACCURACY 1101 49 2 g GPS ff LLLI F IStop Simulatori u Track Up T _ New Elevation New Location 29 FFR 0 15 N 3851 338 Ze Simulatin W094 47 930 Turning off the Simulator 18 Press the ROCKER Key to the left simulating a left turn until the Pointer is realigned with the vertical line in the Compass Ring You are now headed toward the waypoint Now that we have now gone through the basic operation of the unit using the simulator it is time to do some actual navigation To turn off the simulator 1 With the GPS Information Page displayed press the MENU Key 2 Select Stop Simulator then press the ENTER Key Before the GPS 76 can be used for navigation the receiver has to be initialized This process is automatic and will only take a few minutes Take the unit outside where it will have an unobstructed view of the sky and turn it on The unit will search for satellite signals and begin to gather and store the information that it needs to become operational This process should take no more than five minutes When the unit is operational the message 3D GPS Location will be displayed on the GPS Information Page If for some reason the unit is not able to gather the necessary satellite information an options page will be displayed Select New Location then Automatic and allow the uni
2. MapSource Info Page 51 Setup Menu General Tab The General Tab contains settings for the Receiver Mode WAAS Backlight Time Out and Beeper To change a setting highlight the field then press ENTER Make your selection then press ENTER to activate the selection Mode The Mode selections are Normal Battery Saver and Simulator Reference Main Menu Normal This is the detault mode set from the factory Use this settin General Tab i 5 for best performance Battery Saver When Battery Saver is selected the receiver is optimized to General Time Units L save battery power When in the Battery Saver mode you may experience Mode slower screen updates but should notice a significant increase in battery Simulator lite While in Battery Saver mode the unit will not receive WAAS satellite TANG signals Enabled Simulator When in Simulator mode the GPS receiver is turned off and Backlight Timeout the unit simulates satellite reception Use the Simulator mode when the 15 Seconds unit is indoors and you wish to practice with the unit Beeper WAAS WAAS is an acronym for Wide Area Augmentation System You Message Only can use the WAAS capability ol the GPS 76 to increase the accuracy to approximately 3 meters When enabled the GPS receiver searches for a WAAS satellite then receives data that will help correct di
3. In short when you are headed directly toward your destination the Pointer will be pointed toward the top of the display aligned with the vertical line on the Compass Ring If you are no longer heading toward your destination the Pointer will turn away from the top of the display to point toward your destination To get headed toward your destination again turn until the Pointer is realigned with the vertical line in the Compass Ring and pointed toward the top of the display The simulator will let you change the Track so that you can see what will happen Press the ROCKER Key to the right until your Track has changed about 40 This will simulate a direction change to the right The Pointer should now be pointed toward the left of the display indicating that you need to turn to the left to head toward the waypoint This is exactly what will happen during actual navigation Getting Started Basic Navigation SPEED DIST TO HEXT i 0 0 3D GPS Location Navigate Route Navigate Track Stop Navigation for Man Overboard SPEED DIST TO NEXT HU 3D GPS Location Points Using Current Location Cities Points of Interest Nearest Waypoints GARMIN Distance 353 1 1 END to find by name Selecting a waypoint for navigation 17 Getting Started Initializing the GPS 76
4. owner s manual amp reference guide 2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 Fax 913 397 8282 GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey S051 9AQ U K Tel 44 1794 519944 Fax 44 1794 519222GARMIN Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan Tel 886 2 2642 8999 Fax 886 2 2642 9099 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted dis seminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual contains the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited Information in this manual is subject to change without notice GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes Visit the GARMIN website for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products
5. GPRTE and GPWPL RTCM In Text Out Functions the same as the RTCM In setting except the unit will output simple text data that includes date time position and velocity information The Baud can be set to 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 bps None Turns off all serial communication 57 Setup Menu Interface Tab Appendix A Specifications Physical Specifications Size Weight Display Case Temp Range Performance Battery Life Receiver Acquisition Times Update Rate GPS Accuracy DGPS USCG Accuracy DGPS WAAS Accuracy Velocity Accuracy Dynamics 1 2 x 2 7 x 6 2 3 0cm x 6 9cm x 15 75cm 7 5 oz 21kg 2 9 diagonal 6 0cm high contrast 4 level gray LCD with backlighting 180 x 240 pixels Fully gasketed floatable high impact plastic alloy waterproof to IEC 529 IPX 7 DF to 1538 F ela Clo 70 C 16 Hours in Battery Saver Mode Ditferential ready 12 parallel channel receiver Approx 15 seconds warm start Approx 45 seconds cold start Approx 5 minutes First Time AutoLocate l second continuous lt 15 meters 49 feet RMS 95 typical 3 5 meters 10 16 ft 95 typical 3 meters 10ft 95 typical with DGPS corrections 0 1 knot RMS steady state 6g s Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DOD imposed Selective Availability Program Power Batteries Two 1 5 volt AA batteries Source 8 35V
6. GRI Chain Number Primary and Secondary Stations and TD Offsets To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu Appendix G Loran TD 1 Using the ROCKER highlight the Location Format field on the Location Tab and press ENTER 2 Highlight Loran TD press ENTER 3 To change the settings of any of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER select enter the desired setting then press ENTER 4 When done press the PAGE Key to return to the Main Menu If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created the waypoint will now reference the active GRI chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates accordingly Remember that the GPS is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation Because of this the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world Standard Accessories Owners Manual Quick Reference Guide Lanyard A ndix H Provides convenient method for carrying the GPS 76 PRE d Optional Accessories Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Requires the Marine Mount This kit includes the mounting base temporary and perma nent 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 GPS 76 when not in us
7. Reference in a light shade 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 Main Menu location options press ENTER with Location field highlighted You can also Celestial Sun and Moon use the current date and time or enter 3 date and time ot your choice Sun and Moon 28 FEB 01 09 48 MW Sun opd Moon ege Current Location ton 28 FEB 01 09 33 EH Neu Location Moon 0 Current Location Current Location pp a Phase E me Point H Sunrise a Use Points Menu ne Moonrise E s A 06 53 Sk 09 48 Sunset View Moonset I z p Deeg LL 11 33 or Lo 06 09 i S Ween _ PEN e Moonrise f lw position Location Options 0 48 N Ve EE Sun Position Horizon 09 lt 45 Overhead 90 50 Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish Page 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 will reflect 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 You can also use the current date and time or enter a date and time of your cho
8. Using a combination of the Map Page and Route Page You can create a route using a combination of the methods described above Starting with a blank Route Page either enter a waypoint manually or press the MENU Key and select Use Map You can select Use Map at any time while creating a route After you have finished using the map press QUIT to display the Route Page where you can continue entering waypoints manually Ad Naming the Route the GPS 76 will automatically name the route using the first and last waypoint names as a reference To change the Route Name place the highlight over the Name field then press ENTER When you have finished press ENTER to save the new name Reference Editing a Route Main Menu To edit a route the unit must be on the Route Page When editing a route Routes you can Insert a Waypoint Remove a Waypoint Reverse the Route Delete the Route or choose to edit the route on the Map Page To display the Route Edit Options press the MENU Key Route GPSHAP TOUR l Route Edit Options Use Map This will display the Map Page with the Route Line active and the Map Pointer located on the waypoint highlighted on the Route Page Remove Waypoint Reverse Route Plan Route Delete Route Review Route Waypoint To review information on a route waypoint place the Map Pointer on the waypoint then press ENTER This will display an e
9. Waypoint List will be displayed Find Nearest will display a list containing the nearest waypoints within a 100 mile radius The waypoints will be listed with the nearest waypoint at the top of the list Nearest Waypoints GARMIN HAPI Find by Name Delete Waypoint Delete By Symbol Delete All Find By Name will display a list containing all User Waypoints You have the option of entering a waypoint name in the data field or scrolling through the Waypoint List As you enter a waypoint name the GPS 76 will update the waypoint list to show waypoint names that coincide with the letters that have been entered You can continue to enter the name if you like or you can press the ENTER for Main Menu Key and scroll through the list Distance 000 0 0 Delete Waypoint Will delete the selected waypoint canes OI SES Delete By Symbol Will delete all waypoints having the same symbol as the Waypoint Option Menu selected waypoint Delete All Will delete all of the user waypoints 39 Creating Waypoints There are three methods for creating waypoints in the GPS 76 You can press the ENTER MARK key while at a location you can create a waypoint on the Map Reference i Page or you can enter coordinates for a waypoint manually Creating Waypoints Creating a waypoint using the ENTER MARK Key When at a location that you want to save press and hold ENTER MARK until the Mark Waypoint
10. Website address www garmin com GARMIN is a registered trademark and eTrex is a trademark of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation July 2001 Part Number 190 00229 00 Rev B Printed in Taiwan GPS 76 Registration Help us better support you by completing your on line registration Introduction today Registration Why should you register your GPS 76 g Notification of Product Updates e Notification of New Products Lost or Stolen Unit Tracking Connect to our website www garmin com and look for the Product Registra tion link on the home page Thanks for choosing the GARMIN GPS 76 If you have any questions or com ments regarding the use of the GPS 76 you can visit our website or contact our Customer Service Department M F 8 00 5 00 CST except holidays at 1 800 800 1020 A If you have previously registered a GARMIN product purchase using a mail in registration card we invite you to reregister that product using our NEW on line system Many services provided by our new product registration system are now being automated and reregis tering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from GARMIN Introduction Warnings and Cautions WARNING If you choose to use the GPS 76 in a vehicle it is the sole responsibility of the owner operator ot the GPS 76 to secure the GPS unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the e
11. to using GPS The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to LORAN TDs for those who have a collection of LORAN fixes for favorite fishing spots and other waypoints recorded as TDs You can display your position as a TD or enter waypoints as TDs The accuracy to be expected from this conversion is approximately thirty meters When the unit is placed in the LORAN TD format mode it simulates the operation of a LORAN receiver Position coordinates may be displayed as TDs and all navigation functions may be used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates you must set the correct LORAN chain number and secondary stations in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint After the waypoint is stored in unit memory it will always reference the LORAN chain number and secondary stations 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 GPS 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 Loran TD 67 68 The LORAN Position Format field is located under the Units tab in the Main Menu The LORAN TD Setup window contains the fields to select the Loran
12. your HOME waypoint a message will be displayed alerting you that you have arrived Congratulations you should have enough basic knowledge of your GPS 76 to begin navigating on your own Be safe remember that while the GPS is very reliable you should always have a backup means of navigation The Reference Section of this manual will describe the Main Display Pages and their options in detail The Getting Started section described the process of navigating the Main Display Pages and the Option Menus While this section will provide some direction on how to select an item its main intention is to describe Reference each Main Page and its Option Menu in detail Initializing the GPS Receiver Initializing the GPS Receiver Before the GPS 76 can be used for navigation the GPS receiver must be initialized The GPS receiver should only need to be initialized the first time the unit is used or if it has been stored several months TPA GE Ve 00 1122 15 3 The GPS 76 stores orbital data for each satellite in an Almanac The orbital 3D GPS Location data is supplied in the satellite signals Each time the unit is used the Almanac IR is updated This is how the GPS 76 knows which satellites to search for If a you do not use your GPS for several months or move the unit several hundred d EE
13. 46 Plan Route To plan a route enter a Speed Fuel Flow Depart Time and Depart Date Fuel Flow is measured in units per hour It may be necessary to consult your vehicles Owners Manual for performance specifications The Active Route Page and Route Page display trip planning information for Reference each leg or the entire route The information includes Course ETA Fuel to point Leg Fuel Leg Time Sunrise amp Sunset at point location Time to Point Main Menu and Leg Distance To show a specific field with the Active Route or Route Proximity Alarm Page displayed press the ROCKER right or left to cycle through the fields Delete Route Will remove the selected route from the Routes Page 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 will enter a Radius that will determine when a Proximity Alarm will be displayed You can turn the Proximity Alarm On or Off for your convenience Proximity Options To view the available options with the Proximity Page displayed press MENU Add Waypoint When Add Waypoint is selected the Points Menu is dis played see page 38 39 for more information on the Points Menu Select a point to insert into the Proximity List With the Radius field highlighted press ENTER Enter a radius for an alert to be displayed You can also add a waypoint by highlighti
14. Key several times Notice that each time you press the PAGE Key the next main page will be displayed Do the same with the QUIT Key Notice the QUIT Key acts the same as the PAGE Key except the pages are displayed in a reverse sequence Press the PAGE Key until the Map Page is displayed Each main page has an Options Menu This Options Menu contains the setup options and or functions that apply to that page To display the Options Menu 1 Press the MENU Key Selecting an item on the Options Menu 1 Using the ROCKER Key highlight Setup Map 2 Press ENTER Many of the Option and Setup menus in the GPS 76 are arranged in a Tab layout Use the Left Right ROCKER Key to move from Tab to Tab We will look at the options in depth in the Reference Section of this manual For now press either the PAGE or QUIT Key Notice that either of these Keys stops the current function and returns you to the main page This is good to know as you are learning how to use this unit If you find that you are lost or if you start a function that you really did not want just press the PAGE or QUIT Key Getting Started Using the Interface Keys Interface Keys 13 There will be many times that you may need to enter data An example is naming 3 waypoint The ROCKER Key is used to navigate through menu items and to enter data Getting Started Letz combine a couple of lessons We will create a new waypoint enter a waypoint name and
15. Map and Highway Pages 141171 9 ac Show on Map and Highway Map TracBack DR Track Information Page Delete Button if the Delete Button is selected you will be prompted to verify you want to delete the Saved Track TracBack Button will initiate TracBack Navigation TracBack Navigation uses Track Points in a saved track to automatically create a route You will have the option of navigating the route in the Original or Reverse direction Map Button will display the Saved Track on the Map Page TIP OK Button saves any changes and returns the display to the Tracks Page If you know that you are going to want to use the TracBack feature for a return trip clear the Track Log Points Page before you start the trip This will ensure that you are The Points Page allow you to select Waypoints Points of Interest Cities Exits Se ag a Addresses and Intersections using your current location or a location on the map To select a Point item highlight the desired selection then press ENTER 38 Waypoints When Waypoints is selected a user waypoint list will displayed This list can be displayed as Waypoints by Name or by Nearest Waypoints With the waypoint list displayed pressing the MENU Key will display an Options Menu Reference Waypoint Options Menu Main Menu Find By Name Find Nearest This option allows you to select how the Points Page
16. Temperature Direction Display and Speed Filter These settings are used in related fields throughout the unit Reference Elevation Can be set to show in Feet or Meters Main Menu Units amp Location Tabs Depth Can be set to display in Feet Fathoms and Meters The GPS 76 cannot measure depth on its own The depth input has to come from a NMEA device providing the DPT sentence hddd ddddd India Zone IVA l hdddemmmmm India Zone IVB Distance and Speed Can be set to Nautical Statute or Metric hddd mmss s Irish Grid Temperature Can be set to Fahrenheit or Celsius British Grid LORAN TD d i Dutch Grid Maidenhead Direction Display Can be set to Numeric Degrees or Cardinal Letters The Finnish Grid MGRS setting will be used in all fields that relate to direction throughout the unit German Grid New Zealand oy SE NN dazonet QNG Grid Speed Filter Can be set to Auto or a User defined setting If User is India Zone IA Swedish Grid selected a Seconds field will be displayed To enter a User defined setting India Zone IB Swiss Grid highlight the Seconds field then press ENTER When finished press ENTER G Se i Ke to save the entry When using a User defined setting the unit will average ndia Zone Gedi India Zone IIIA W Malayan RSO the speed and heading at the rate specif
17. Text and Zoom setting To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your new selection then press ENTER to accept the selection Waypoints This option sets the display parameters for all waypoints 29 30 Reference Map Page Options eral Map MYTTING P Text Waypoints Large AUTO Active Route Waypoint Large AUTO MAP 1 GAIMIN 12 D i ie mapsource Setup Map Waypoint Tab dap Waypoint ZIN L Text Zoom Navaids Med AUTO interest Off AUTO Geo Med AUTO MAP I GAIMIN 1 2 Ue mapsource Setup Map Point Tab Active Route Waypoint This option sets the display parameters for waypoints that are in an Active Route As an example if you have selected Small as the text option for all waypoints but selected Large as the setting for Active Route Waypoints the waypoints included in an Active Route will be displayed with large text on the Map Page Setup Map Point Tab The Point Tab contains the Navaids Points of Interest and Geo option settings Each of the options has a Text and Zoom setting To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your new selection then press ENTER to accept the selection Navaids are items displayed on the Map that aid navigation Navaids can be landmarks milemarkers hazards light houses buoys etc Point
18. estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route To Course The recommended direction to steer in order to reduce course error or stay on course Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along your route Track The direction of movement relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground track Trip Odometer A running tally of distance travelled since last reset Also see Odometer Total Average Speed Average speed of unit for both moving and stopped speeds since last timer reset Total Trip Timer Total time the unit has been in operation since last reset of the trip timers Turn The angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current track T indicates you should turn left R indicates you should turn right The degrees indicate the angle you are off course VMG Velocity Made Good The speed you are closing in on a destination along a desired course Also referred to as the vector velocity to your destination 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 lett Appendix F 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 Mess
19. har entesataenecte 26 G GoTo We EE EE 17 GPS Information ere 23 24 GPS Information Page Options 25 EE Jason eege 174 H NNN ar 55 een er EE 11 33 35 Highway E 33 35 erbei 33 HOw TO UE er N 6 Eeer 4 48 51 Appendix I Index I NE E E E E 10 EE 18 21 22 ae Gea EE 57 00 eet 57 59 K KE ee ere 10 L Lanyard Tnstallaon eeeeeeeteeetenenenees 9 Local Time Offset 000 ccccccccccccecseceeseeeeteeesseeesee 53 60 TO CALIOU ao EEN 54 68 Loran 1D Se eneee e aE 67 68 M Te 10 35 43 57 71 Appendix I Index Map Configuration 0 0 ccccccccceseseseseseteteesteeeeeen 26 31 Map EEN 54 55 61 62 E ee 11 26 27 Mair Page EN 26 Nap Pae OPIO EE 26 31 IV ATO E aera uigeraaees 16 EE eege 26 ME EL EEE 10 26 Me 51 Measure Distance Bearing msosrvrvrrvrrrrvsrvsrnen 26 MUR EEE eee eect Creer neers 10 Ve EE E E E 65 66 ALE A E E E as 10 MN 50 N KE ce eecacetdeesrcieeceeriensan ened nas 10 NR Add 63 64 72 Nearest Tide Station ccccccccccccccsccecececssseeeeee 48 Nearest Waypoint List vewssitinnsnentasnivattinnsirtoduanes 39 AMEA Output Formats eebe eet 51 59 North Reference iiinn 54 55 O Odometers Trip s is 35 36 64 Off Course Alarm 56 65 T eei E nen eee Te 10 BE E 26 P GE EE 10 Plan Route 47 EE 11 32 FAT z2 Points of Interest eege 42 Power On Off 10 e a e ee ee 47 Proximity WAY DOIG suveren Ad Q E Eege 10 R NES SE 23 24 Neue EEE l Reviewing Waypoi
20. locate satellites When you select Simulator the GPS bi ELEVATION ACCURAGT receiver is turned off saving battery power In k m KN i mmm dh mm f Rm mm dh mmm i D D SS New Location It you have moved the unit to another state province or Poor Satellite country and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals select New Reception Location New Location Stored w o Batteries Continue Acquiring Select this option if you are indoors for faster map When you select New Location another menu will be displayed This menu contains the options Automatic or Use Map If you select Automatic the unit will switch to the AutoLocate mode and begin searching for satellites If you select Use Map you can use the Pointer on the Map Page to select your approximate location and the unit will continue to acquire satellites normally drawing 220 20 Automatic may take longer to acquire satellites Ki 3 na Stored w o Batteries It you have stored the unit without batteries the date Initialization Options stored in the GPS may be incorrect To check the date highlight Stored w o Batteries and verify the date displayed If the date is incorrect select Stored w o Batteries to search for satellites Continue Acquiring Select this option if you are in an area where the satellite
21. signals are being temporarily blocked 22 GPS Information Page The GPS Information Page displays your speed elevation the estimated accuracy receiver status satellite locations satellite signal strength the date time and the GPS receivers current location Speed Elevation and Estimated Accuracy When the GPS is receiving at least three satellite signals it will provide you with the current GPS Speed and the estimated Accuracy of the GPS Location The GPS must be receiving at least four satellite signals to report the Elevation Current GPS Receiver Status The current status of the GPS receiver will always be displayed Reference Data Fields Autolocate Forces the receiver to search for each satellite individually Acquiring Satellites The receiver will begin in this mode each time the unit is turned on The GPS receiver will remain in this mode until it has acquired at least 3 satellite signals N N Receiver Fte ELEVATION ACGURACT Status 2D GPS Location Indicates that the receiver is only using three satellite signals When a 2D GPS Location is achieved the GPS will display your Te current position but is incapable of providing an altitude reading Satellite E d 3D GPS Location Indicates the receiver is currently using at least four KON mp W GC Eis A 108 07 08 11 1
22. through the five main display pages in sequence The PAGE Key will end an operation in progress and return you to the main page The POWER Key is used to turn the unit on and off To turn the unit off press the POWER Key and hold it The POWER Key is also used to display the adjustment window for the backlight and contrast adjustment To activate the backlight contrast adjustment window with the unit on press and release the POWER Key MENU The MENU Key is used to display page option menus If pressed twice the Main Menu will be displayed QUIT The QUIT Key will cycle you through the five main display pages in reverse sequence The QUIT Key will end an operation in progress and display the previous page ENTER The ENTER Key is used to activate a data field or confirm a selection If the ENTER Key is pressed and held the GPS 76 will store the current location and display the Mark Waypoint page ROCKER The ROCKER Key located in the center of the keypad is used to control the Up Down and Left Right movement of the cursor on the display pages and during data entry This exercise will provide you with the knowledge and skill to navigate the pages and menus of your GPS 76 with confidence s we progress through this Owners Manual you will often be directed to press a specified Interface Key or highlight a field When you are directed to press a Key you should press then release the Key If the Key needs to be hel
23. with the Map Pointer active You can now point at any location or point on the map and enter it into the route Reference When using the Map to create a route you can select an existing User Waypoint Map Feature or you can create a New Waypoint New Waypoints are created if you place the Map Pointer on a location that is not a Map Feature A New Waypoint will be stored in the User Waypoint List and can be edited as any other User Waypoint When placing a New Waypoint in a Route route you will have to press ENTER to create the waypoint ENTER to save the waypoint and ENTER a final time to insert it into the route Main Menu Routes If you place the Map Pointer on a Map Feature the GPS 76 will only store that location in the route using the feature name as a reference These points are not stored in the User Waypoint List If you would like to save a Map Feature Point as a User Waypoint highlight the point in the route press ENTER this will display an Information Page With the Information Page displayed press MENU and select Save as Waypoint Add Waypoint This will display the Points Menu see page 38 40 for information on the Points Menu As a note if you highlight the dashed line in the waypoint field on the Route Page and press ENTER it is the same as Create Route Options making this selection Use the Points Menu to display an Information Page then highlight the OK Button and press ENTER
24. 3 19 satellite signals and is capable of providing your current position and altitude MN Ban e A D will be displayed in or above the indicator bar for each differentially Ba hl corrected satellite Date IE 186 er 28 91 3580 22 FEB 01 10 20 44 N 3851 340 W094 47 930 GPS Information Page 2D Differential Location Indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAAS differential data on three satellites A D will be displayed in or above the indicator bar for each differentially corrected satellite 3D Differential Location Indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAAS differential data on at least four satellites Lost Satellite Reception Indicates that the GPS receiver has lost satellite reception Simulating GPS Indicates the GPS 76 is running in Simulator Mode and the GPS receiver is turned off It is important to remember when you are using the Simulator the GPS 76 can not be used for actual navigation GPS Information Page ze 1122 182 3D GPS Location A Satellite Signal Strength Location 23 Reference GPS Information Page Es Center dot 90 90 above the horizon Inner ring 45 above the horizon L the horizen Satellite Sky View 24 Outer ring Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rin
25. Adindan Ethiopia Mali Senegal Sudan Afgooye Somalia AIN EL ANBD 1970 Bahrain Island Saudi Arabia Anna Astro 65 Cocos I ARC 1950 Botswana Lesotho Malawi Swaziland Zaire Zambia RC 1960 Kenya lanzania Ascension Island 58 Ascension Island Sorol Atoll Tern Island Astro Beacon E Iwo Jima Astro Dos 71 4 St Helena Astronomic Stn 52 Marcus Island Australian Geod 66 Australia Tasmania Island Australian Geod 84 Australia Tasmania Island Austria Efate and Erromango Islands Bermuda 1957 Bermuda Islands Bogata Observatory Colombia Campo Inchauspe Argentina Canton Astro 1966 Phoenix Islands Cape South Africa Cape Canaveral Florida Bahama Islands Carthage Tunisia CH 1903 Switzerland Chatham 1971 Chatham Island New Zealand Chua Astro Paraguay Corrego Alegre Brazil Djakarta Batavia Sumatra Island Indonesia Dos 1968 Gizo Island New Georgia Islands Dutch Easter Island 1967 European 1950 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Ger many Gibraltar Greece Italy Luxembourg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland European 1979 Austria Finland Netherlands Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland Finland Hayford Finland Gandajika Base Republic of Maldives Appendix D GDA Geod Dam 49 Guam 1963 Gux Astro Hjorsey 1955 Hong Kong 63 Hu Tzu Shan Indian Bngldsh Indian Thailand Indonesia 74 Ireland 1965 ISTS 073 Astro Jo
26. American 1927 Central America Belize Costa Rica El Salvador Guatemala Honduras Nicaragua North Am 1927 Mean Value CONUS North American 1927 Cuba North American 1927 Greenland Hayes Peninsula N American 1927 Mexico North American 1927 San Salvador Island North American 1983 Alaska Canada Central America CONUS Mexico Nahrwn Masirah Island Oman Nahrwn Saudi Arabia Nahrwn United Arab Emirates Naparima BWI Trinidad and Tobago Observatorio 1966 Corvo and Flores Islands Azores Old Egyptian Egypt Old Hawaiian Mean Value Oman Ord Srvy GB Pico De Las Nv Potsdam Ptcairn Ast 67 Prov S Am 56 Prov S Chin 63 Puerto Rico Qatar National Qornoq Reunion Rome 1940 RT 90 Santo Dos Sao Braz Sapper Hill 43 Schwarzeck Sth Amrcn 69 South Asia SE Base SW Base Timbalai 1948 Tokyo User Tristan Ast 68 Viti Levu 1916 Wake Eniwetok WGS 72 WGS 84 Zanderij Oman Oman Old Survey Grt Britn England Isle of Man Scotland Shetland Isl Wales Canary Islands Potsdam Germany Pitcairn Astro 67 Pitcairn Prov So Amricn 56 Bolivia Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Peru Venezuela So Chilean 63 S Chile Puerto Rico amp Virgin Isl Qatar South Greenland Qornog South Greenland Reunion Mascarene Island Rome 1940 Sardinia Isl Sweden Santo Dos Espirito Santo Sao Braz Sao Miguel Santa Maria Islands Sapper Hill 1943 East Falkland Isla
27. Augmentation System WAAS 52 KE goe EG 39 VPN 39 Waypoints Creating eu 16 DN 39 VPN ener 14 15 Waypoints NAMING eies 15 Waypoints Nearest mserrrrrrrrrrrrrsrrrrrsrnsenne 39 Waypoints Droxtmpy cece 45 47 05 WAV DOMMS REVICWING eebe 39 Ve 59 Z ee E E 10 26 LIMITED WARRANTY GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materi als and manufacture for one year from the date of purchase 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 The customer is however responsible for any transportation costs This Warranty warranty does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLU SIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATU TORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPE CIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLU SION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS
28. DC Fuse AGC 3AG 2 0 Amp The temperature rating for the GPS 76 may exceed the usable range of some batteries Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as temperature decreases Use lithium batteries when 58 operating the GPS 76 in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce battery life Connecting the Power Data The power data cable connects the GPS 76 to a 8 35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices The color code in Append IX B the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections Replacement fuse is a AGC 3AG 2 0 Amp fuse Wiring amp Interfacing Red Power 5 Unit View 8 35 volts DC Data In Ground White Black Autopilot NMEA Device Power Data Out Red Brown q Beacon White Data In dBiue Receiver Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices Cable View Data In Power GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS DGPS NMEA 0183 version 2 3 ASCII White Red Text Output RTCM SC 104 input version 2 0 The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183 version 2 3 output Approved sentences GPRMC GPGGA GPGSA GPGSV GPGLL GPBOD Cound dg GPRTE and GPWPL Proprietary sentences PGRME PGRMZ and PSLIB The Black Brown GPS 76 also includes NMEA input with support for the DPT MTW and
29. List Routes A Route is a series of waypoints used for point to point navigation A route must have at least two waypoints a start and finish but can contain as many as fifty The GPS 76 can store fifty routes On the Routes Page you can create New routes determine how many empty routes that you have left and review a list of existing routes To display the Routes Page highlight Routes on the Main Menu then press ENTER Routes Page Options With the Routes Page displayed press MENU to view the available options Start Stop Navigation Will start navigation of a highlighted route Will stop navigation of an Active Route Copy Route Will make a copy of a highlighted route Delete Route Will remove the highlighted route Delete All Routes Will remove all routes from the Routes Page Creating a New Route There are several methods that can be used to create a route To begin creating a new route highlight the New Button on the Routes Page then press ENTER A blank Route Page will be displayed To display the Create Route Options press MENU When you are creating a route you should place the points in the route in the order that you wish to navigate them Reference Main Menu Routes 49 Unused i Routes Copy Route Delete Route Delete All Routes for Hain Henu Route Page Options 43 Create Route Options Use Map This displays the Map Page
30. MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU To obtain warranty service call the GARMIN Customer Service department 913 397 8200 for a returned merchandise tracking number The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY 75 Appendix J 2001 GARMIN Corporation GARMIN International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A GARMIN Europe Ltd Unit 5 The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00229 00 Rev B
31. None Small 1 Row Small 2 Rows Small 3 Rows Medium 1 Row Medium 2 Rows Medium 3 Rows Large 1 Row or Large 2 Rows To select an option highlight the desired selection then press ENTER The new configuration will be displayed on the map Highway Page 33 34 Reference Highway Page SPEED DIST TO NEXT m h i H OFF COURSE t 2 Se Setup Page Layout Change Data Fields DO for Main Menu 8x Highway Page Options EA Waypoint Active Leg On Active Route On Track Log On Saved Tracks On DEE MAP EG Yee 16X Setup Highway Page Change Data Fields This option allow you to select the type of data you want displayed in the data fields To change a data type place the highlight over the desired data field then press ENTER Using the ROCKER scroll through the available selections With the data type highlighted press ENTER to accept the selection Setup Highway This option contains the Highway Setup features The features are arranged on a tab menu making it easy to locate the different setup items To select an option from a Menu Tab highlight the desired selection then press ENTER Setup Highway Line Tab The Line Tab contains the On Off settings for Active Leg Active Route Track Log and Saved Tracks To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your new selection then p
32. Page is displayed At this point you can edit the waypoint name symbol elevation Park and depth see page 41 for information on editing waypoints To save the Frisco Lake Park waypoint to memory highlight the OK button and press ENTER Creating a waypoint on the Map Page Using the ROCKER move the Map Pointer to a location on the Map Page that you want to create a waypoint save As Waypoint and press ENTER MARK If the Map Pointer is not on a Map Feature or ee EN Road the New Waypoint Page will be displayed At this point you can edit the waypoint name symbol elevation and depth see page 41 for information EL GRE on editing waypoints To save the waypoint to memory highlight the OK 352 1 4 button and press ENTER Goto _Map OK Creating a waypoint manually using existing coordinates Press and hold ENTER MARK until the Mark Waypoint Page is displayed The unit will When creating a waypoint on the Map Page with the capture its current location Highlight the Location Field and press ENTER pointer on a Map Feature pressing ENTER will display Using the ROCKER enter the new location Press ENTER to accept the an information page describing the feature If you change At this point you can edit the waypoint name symbol elevation wish to create a waypoint from the information page and depth see page 41 for information on editing waypoints To save the press MENU and with Save As Waypoint selected press EN
33. TER The New Waypoint Page will be displayed where you can edit and save the waypoint waypoint to memory highlight the OK button and press ENTER 40 Editing Waypoints You can edit waypoints when they are created or after they have been saved to memory There are six items that can be changed the symbol name location elevation depth you can choose whether or not to show the waypoint name on the Map Page To edit a saved waypoint Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu Highlight Points and press ENTER then highlight Waypoints and press ENTER again Select the desired waypoint from the list see page 39 for more information on the waypoint lists and press ENTER to display the Waypoint Page When finished highlight the OK button and press ENTER to accept the changes Selecting a symbol Place the highlight on the symbol field and press ENTER Using the ROCKER select a symbol from the list and press ENTER The selected symbol will be displayed at the waypoint location on the Map Page Changing the Location Elevation or Depth Place the highlight on the desired field and press ENTER Using the ROCKER scroll through the numeric list until the desired number is displayed Press the ROCKER to the right to move to the next character When finished press ENTER to accept the changes Show Name on Maps When Show Name on Maps is checked the waypoint name will be displayed on the Map Pa
34. URACY In k Tii mmm db mm h Wm mm db mm f Wm mm db mmm Acquiring Satellites mn ee KEN ee Ki Highlighted Field While learning the basic operation of the GPS 76 lets put the unit into Simulator Mode The Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit while inside and satellite signals are not available When the GPS 76 is in Simulator Mode the GPS receiver is turned off this will help conserve battery power and the unit cannot be used for actual navigation NOTE Do not try to navigate using the Simulator Mode While in the Simulator Mode the GPS receiver is turned off Any Satellite Signal Strength Indicators displayed are only simulations and do not indicate the strength of actual satellite signals Activating the Simulator Mode Press the POWER Key to turn the unit on The Welcome Page will be displayed press the PAGE Key twice to display the GPS Information Page Putting the GPS 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 to accept your selection When the Simulator Mode is active the message Simulating GPS will be displayed along the top of the GPS Information Page The Interface Keys are your link with the GPS 76 Lets take a few minutes and see what some of the Interface Keys are used for With the GPS Information Page displayed press the PAGE
35. VHW sentences You can download a copy of GARMINS proprietary communication protocol on the Help and Support section of our website at www garmin com 59 The chart below gives an approximate UTC Universal Time Coordinate time offset for the various longitudinal zones Check with local charts for more detailed information If you are in daylight savings time add one hour to the offset 60 Appendix C Time Offsets Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset W180 0 to W172 5 sD EE to E0223 W172 5 to W157 5 11 E022 ge E037 2 W157 5 to W142 5 10 EOS 5 to E002 5 3 W142 5 to W127 5 29 E DC to Er Ze 4 W127 5 to W112 5 8 E067 5 to E082 5 5 W112 5 to W097 5 E082 5 to E097 5 6 W097 5 to W082 5 6 E09 9 IG ELS W082 5 to W067 5 5 ELIZ O oe 8 W067 5 to W052 5 A EBTI GEM 9 W052 5 to W037 5 E142 5 to E157 5 10 W037 5 to W022 5 By Mo 11 W022 5 to W007 59 ei ELZ t0 E130 0 12 W007 5 to E007 5 0 Adindan Afgooye AIN EL ABD 70 Anna 1 Ast 65 ARC 1950 Ascnsn Isld 58 Astro B4 Sorol Astro Ben E Astro Dos 71 4 Astr Stn 52 Aus Geod 66 Aus Geod 84 Austria Bellevue IGN Bermuda 1957 Bogata Observ Campo Inchspe Canton Ast 66 Cape Cape Canavrl Carthage CH 1903 Chatham 1971 Chua Astro Corrego Alegr Djakarta Dos 1968 Dutch Easter Isld 67 European 1950 European 1979 Finland Hayfrd Gandajika Base
36. ages Deep Water The water is deeper than the amount set in the Deep Water Alarm Database Error Internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service to have the unit repaired Dragging Anchor is the message displayed when the distance set in the Anchor Alarm is exceeded Lost Satellite Reception The unit is unable to continue receiving satellite signals Memory Full Unit memory is full no further data can be saved Near Proximity Point You have reached the distance set for a proximity waypoint No Diff GPS Location RTCM is selected but the unit is not receiving DGPS data None Found No data matched the search criteria No Tide Stations for that Area No tide stations within 100 miles of the area Off Course You are off course the distance set in the Off Course Alarm Proximity Memory Full No additional proximity waypoints can be saved Proximity Radius Overlaps The radius of two proximity waypoints overlap Route Already Exists You have entered a route name that already exists 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 65 66 Appendix F Messages Shallow Water The water is shallower than the amount set in the Shallow Water Alarm Track Already Exists A saved track
37. assign a symbol to the waypoint Entering Data The term Waypoint may be new to you You will find the term Waypoint is used frequently when talking about navigation A Waypoint is a position stored in the units memory Waypoints are used for direct navigation or to build Symbol Field Name Field a Route SPEED Fa aT ost gt Creating or Marking a waypoint with the GPS 76 is easy The unit has to Mark Waypoint be turned on and receiving at least three satellites or simulating navigation to Ea 001 mark a waypoint N 3851 379 Marking a waypoint W09447 959 1 Press and hold the ENTER Key Elevation Depth 11954 e wi Show Hame on Maps mapsourge LITTLE D When you held the ENTER Key the GPS 76 captured its current position and displayed the Mark Waypoint Page You will notice that the unit assigned a square as the default symbol and a number as the default name The OK Button is highlighted pressing the ENTER Key will store the new waypoint using the default settings for the symbol and name but lets change them to something more meaningful Mark Waypoint Page Changing the symbol 1 Using the ROCKER Key highlight the Symbol Field then press ENTER 2 Using the ROCKER Key highlight the Scenic Area symbol then press ENTER 14 Changing the name 1 Press the ROCKER Key right to highlight the Name Field then press the ENTER Key The Name Field will bec
38. d down for a period of time the instruction will tell you The position of the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER Key When a field is highlighted a dark strip will encompass the field Letz start by taking a look at the five main display pages They are 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 Key When the GPS 76 is turned on a Welcome Page will be displayed followed by a Warning Page Acknowledge these pages by pressing the PAGE Key while they are displayed The GPS Information Page will now be displayed SPEED o Im EE gl TN W g e pg 03 06 0809 10 17 18 v a 18 23 26 28 33 34 21 FEB 01 09 05 26 Rm mmm 00 H mm ee gt KNE ee ee GPS Information Page SPEED DI OMAHA o o ETA AT DEST 3 D DES MOINES H2 EIS 12 BIG POND Se oSPRINGFII TULSA Q 120 KLAHOMA CITY mapsource LITTLE Map Page Getting Started Main Pages SPEED DIST TO NEXT m m e OFF COURSE 3 372 Exit 215 REN Exit 215 Pointer Page Highway Page Active Route 00 1 GARHIN Waypoint lt Distance gt 001 0 3 Active Route Page 11 Getting Started Using the Built in Simulator 12 SFEED ELENMATIOH ACC
39. e Power Data Cable Wiring harness can be used to hardwire the unit to auxiliary power and to interface with other NMEA devices PC Data Cable Allows for serial data transfer with a PC Marine Mount Cigarette Lighter Adapter Allows the GPS 76 to operate from external auto power s Remote Antenna MapSource Map Data CD ROMs Enhance the Map Data create waypoints and routes from your PC Automotive Mount gt PC Cable 69 Appendix I Index A EE 23 e AC 1 each arden EE ban siado 31 Active Route Page Ki ae Active Route Page Options armeene 40 ENEE 47 51 56 65 Anchor Drag Alarm EE 56 65 NNN 56 B DAC Ee 10 52 53 58 Eege 20 01 Bearing Distance Measuring cceceeceteeeteeenee 26 Eegen 32 25 30 MA Fl Ne GK Battery LOW Messe tegen irepair 65 Bariery Saver EE 12 52 58 70 C Capabilities ege 4 Ee 2 Se EE 48 50 Gare RT creer ee ne ne 27 EIERE 31 42 TN eersten 19 37 KEE Ebene 26 31 ee 10 Cursor Movement E 10 13 15 D BEE EEE A EE E 14 15 ee ee EE EN 57 66 69 I KE 21 24 48 51 53 Daum E 54 55 61 62 E E 53 60 Deep Water Alarm 56 65 IK E 40 41 54 56 BES SE EE 58 PAN Mr 57 59 BESE E 23 Be ee osouscncetaicisaiceermece 16 26 38 42 47 54 63 65 E Editing Waypoints 14 15 41 ENTER Key voscescccsssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssetsnseesssssssssseeen 10 ETA Estimated Time of Aral 63 F SEE A Follow Track TracBack 0 a 38 EE Map eranen
40. e E Insert Waypoint options menu Highlight Review then press ENTER to display the waypoint Fea ey FELT information Pleasant Hill 94 0 94 0 Inserting a New waypoint There are two methods that can be used to insert a new waypoint into a route Total 1 Place the Map Pointer on the route leg that you want to insert the new Route Edit Options point in and the line will turn to a small dashed line Press ENTER the Map Pointer will have INS under it Move the Map Pointer dragging the Route Line to the location that you want the new point at then press ENTER If the new location is a Map Feature the point will be inserted in the leg If the location is not on a Map Feature the New Waypoint Page will be displayed Press ENTER to save the new waypoint then ENTER again to insert the new waypoint in the route 45 2 Place the Map Pointer over a location that is not a Map Feature then press ENTER The New Waypoint Page will be displayed Press ENTER to save the new waypoint Place the Map Pointer over the route leg that you want Reference to insert the waypoint into then press ENTER Remove a Point or Waypoint To remove a point or waypoint from the route Main Menu place the Map Pointer over the point or waypoint that you want to remove Routes then press ENTER to display an options menu Highlight Remove the
41. ed in calculating heading information You can select from Auto True Magnetic Grid or User Auto provides magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current location True provides headings based upon a true north reference Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference used in conjunction with the grid location formats described on page 54 User allows you to specify the magnetic variation at your current location and provides magnetic north heading references based on the value you entered A WARNING If User is selected you must periodically update the magnetic variation at your present position Failure to update this setting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references such as a magnetic compass Magnetic Variation displays the magnetic variation at your current location If User is selected for the North Reference this field is used to enter the magnetic variance Reference Main Menu Location Tab ma PT Alarms In Location Format hddd mm mmm Map Datum WGS 84 Horth Reference True Magnetic Variation Setup Menu Location Tab 59 Reference Main Menu Alarms Tab tion Alarms Interface Anchor Brag Off 0 01 Approach and Arrival Distance 0 00 Off Course Off 0 00 Shallow Wat
42. er Off 20 0 Deep Water Off 100 0 Setup Menu Alarms Tab 56 Setup Menu Alarms Tab The Alarms Tab contains settings for Anchor Drag Approach and Arrival Off Course Shallow Water and Deep Water These settings will determine if and when a warning beep is sounded and or a message is displayed Anchor Drag The Anchor Drag Alarm will alert you when the boat has drifted more than a distance set by the user The alarm can be turned On or Of Approach and Arrival The Approach and Arrival Alarms alert you when you are approaching a turn or arriving at your destination Automatic will alert you between 15 and 90 seconds before depending on your speed Distance and Time alert you at the specified distance or time Off Course The Off Course Alarm will alert you when you are off course more than the distance set The Off Course alarm can be turned On or Off Shallow Water This alarm requires input from a NMEA device supplying the DPT sentence The Shallow Water alarm will alert you when the water depth is less than the depth set Deep Water This alarm requires input form a NMEA device supplying the DPT sentence The Deep Water Alarm will alert you when the water is deeper than the depth set Setup Menu Interface Tab The Interface Tab contains one field Serial Data Format This fie
43. est item To view information about an item in the list highlight the item then press ENTER An Information window will be displayed showing the name address and phone number of the item To save the item as a waypoint press the MENU Key and with Save as Waypoint selected press ENTER Along the bottom of the list or Information Page are three buttons GoTo Map and OK GoTo begins direct navigation to the point Map displays the item on the Map Page and OK returns the display to the list Points of Interest Options The different Points of Interest displayed depends on the MapSource data that is loaded in the unit Cities When Cities is selected a list of cities is displayed with the nearest city listed first If you press MENU you will have the option of finding a city by name or showing a list of the nearest cities To view information about a city on the list highlight the city then press ENTER An Information window will be displayed showing the city size small medium or large the name and country of the city and the bearing distance of the city from your current location To save the city as a waypoint press MENU with Save as Waypoint selected press ENTER Along the bottom of the Information Page are three buttons GoTo Map and OK GoTo begins direct navigation to the point Map displays the city on the Map Page and OK returns the display to the Cities
44. fferentials in the GPS signal When the unit is using WAAS data a D will be displayed in the Setup Menu General Tab Satellite Strength Indicators on the GPS Information Page and the receiver status will indicate a 2D or 3D Differential Location Currently the WAAS system is not fully operational and there are only two satellites in place one over the Pacific Ocean and one over the Atlantic Ocean You must have a clear unobstructed view of the sky for the GPS 76 to be able to receive a WAAS signal even then at times it may not be possible to receive a WAAS signal For more information on the WAAS system visit the Federal Aviation Adminis 52 tration website at gps faa gov Backlight Timeout Sets the time that the Backlight will remain on once activated The options are Stays On 15 Seconds 30 Seconds 1 Minute and 2 Minutes Beeper This setting determines when the Beeper is used The options are Key and Message Message Only and Off Setup Menu Time Tab The Time Tab contains settings for Time Format Time Zone Daylight Sav ings Time Current Date and Current Time To change a setting highlight the field then press ENTER Make your selection then press ENTER to activate the selection Time Format Using this setting you can have the GPS 76 display time in a 12 or 24 hour format Time Zone The Time Zo
45. ge To check uncheck the box place the highlight over that box and press ENTER Symbol Field Reference Editing Waypoints Name Field N 3851 378 H09447 959 Elevation Depth 1195 a v Show Hame on Maps 41 Reference Main Menu Points Page Main Menu Points of Interest Food amp Drink Lodging SCH Main Menu Shopping P Food amp Drink t Services Foehr En Transport Lod American Emergenc Atti Asian Food amp Drink KE Ent Barbe dg Hearest Sho Chine Red Lobster Ser Deli B Applebee s Neighborh Tra Inter Sombrero s Restaura Em Fast Eu Goodcente Suhe 2 o Pizza Hut Food Drink Hardee s Big Bubbas Bar B Q Big Bubbe Dillons Ch Distance Barbecue 16695 W 15 1st St Lt Olathe KS 66062 913 390 0007 Goto Map EN Main Menu Points of Interest 42 Points of Interest Will only be available when MapSource CD data that contains Points of Interest information is loaded in the unit When Points of Interest is selected the Points of Interest Selection Page is displayed To select a Points of Interest item highlight the desired selection then press ENTER After an item is selected either a list or selection menu will be displayed If a selection menu is displayed make another selection and press ENTER When a list is displayed pressing MENU will give you the option of searching the list by name or by showing the near
46. gs The outer ring represents the horizon the inner ring represents 45 above the horizon and the center represents directly overhead When the unit is using a satellite for navigation the satellite number will become highlighted on the location rings The unit can be set to display satellite location with North or your current track toward the top of the display Satellite Strength Indicator Bars The Satellite Strength Indicator Bars not only show the strength of the signal being received they also show the status of the signal The bars will be either shaded with a light grey or filled with solid black If the bar is grey it means that the GPS is receiving a signal from the satellite and is in the process of storing orbital data provided in the GPS signal When the bar turns solid black the GPS is using the satellite signal for navigation A D in or above the bar means that differential corrections are being applied to that satellite Date Time and Current Location The GPS gets date and time information from the satellites The satellites are equipped with an atomic clock that is very accurate Since the GPS clock is derived from timing information sent from the satellite the GPS clock is also very accurate When the GPS receiver has achieved a 2D or 3D GPS Location the current location will be displayed in the selected Location Format GPS Information Page Options Menu To activate the Options Menu from the GPS Informa
47. hnston Island Kandawala Kerguelen Islnd Kertau 1948 L C 5 Astro Liberia 1964 Luzon Mindanao Luzon Philippine Mahe 1971 Marco Astro Massawa Merchich Midway Ast 61 Map Datums Geocentric Datum of Australia Geodetic Datum 49 New Zealand Guam 1963 Guam Island Guadalcanal Island Hjorsey 1955 Iceland Hong Kong Taiwan Indian Bangladesh India Nepal Indian Thailand Vietnam Indonesia 1974 Indonesia Ireland 1965 Ireland ISTS 073 ASTRO 69 Diego Garcia Johnston Island NAD27 Central Kandawala Sri Lanka Kerguelen Island West Malaysia Singapore Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Liberia Luzon Mindanao Island Luzon Philippines excluding Mindanao Isl Mahe 1971 Mahe Island Marco Astro Salvage Isl Massawa Eritrea Ethiopia Merchich Morocco Midway Astro 61 Midway 61 Minna NAD27 Alaska NAD27 Bahamas NAD27 Canada NAD27 Caribbn NAD27 Central NAD27 CONUS NAD27 Cuba NAD27 Grnland NAD27 Mexico NAD27 San Sal NAD83 Nhrwn Masirah Nhrwn Saudi A Nhrwn United A Naparima BWI Obsrvtorio 66 Old Egyptian Old Hawaiian 62 NAD27 Canal Zone Appendix D Map Datums Minna Nigeria North American 1927 Alaska North American 1927 Bahamas North American 1927 Canada and Newfoundland North Am 1927 Canal Zone North American 1927 Caribbean Barbados Caicos Islands Cuba Dom Rep Grd Cayman Jamaica Leeward and Turks Islands North
48. ice MapSource Info The MapSource Info Page displays a list of the MapSource data stored in the unit and description of the highlighted list item You can choose to Show the data on the map by placing a checkmark in the Show Box To select deselect a box place the highlight over the MapSource Item then press ENTER System Info The System Info Page will show your software version number and the unit ID number Setup Menu The Setup Menu is arranged in an easy to use tab format Each tab General Time Units Location Alarms Interface contains the settings that will determine how the unit functions To select a tab the highlight must be on the tab name then use the ROCKER Key right left to scroll through the tabs To select a data field on a tab user the ROCKER Key up down to highlight the selection then press ENTER To restore the GPS 76 to the factory settings for items on the tab press MENU and with Restore Defaults highlighted press ENTER Reference Main Menu Hunt and Fish 28 FEB 01 Current Location __ Rating Normal Best Times 02 49 04 49 03 20 05 20 Good Times 09 00 10 00 09 31 10 31 Hunt and Fish Page MapSource Info 2 KC CH 1 FHS 3 Olathe Feb 2001 Show Map Name i Johnson County K MOlathe Ks Ho Nor MKansas City N35 4 M Overland Park Kan MKansas City Hissou US Road amp Rec Continental US Johnson County Kansas
49. ied in the time setting India Zone IIB SSES Setup Menu Location Tab User UTM Grid The Location Tab contains the settings for Location Format Map Datum The User UTM Grid will let the user define a grid for a North Reference and Magnetic Variation The settings are used in related fields location format The user will have to know the Longitude throughout the unit Origin Scale False Easting and False Northing to create Location Format There are 28 different formats to choose from See the sidebar for a list of the formats You should not need to change the h a ions ete Ge from the ngs eg unless are eng chart or paper e Agency at htt www nima mil or navigation If so find the format that most closely matches your chart 5A or map the grid For more information on grids and datums we recom Map Datum Datums are used to describe geographic positions for survey ing mapping and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit Although there are over 100 datums available to choose from you should only need to change the Map Datum if you using a chart or paper map that specifies a different datum in the legend See Appendix D for a list of Map Datums WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance North Reference Letz you select the reference us
50. ilable for a few stations The solid light vertical lines are in 4 hour increments with the light dotted vertical lined in 1 hour increments A dark vertical line with arrows at the ends of the line will indicate the time of day when using current date and will intersect the tide graph to show their relation The tide curve will show as a shaded area with higher tides being taller and lower tides shorter The dark horizontal line with arrows at the ends of the line will indicate the current tide height The figure to the left of the line will show the current tide level in feet The Mean Lower Low Water MLLW will appear as a solid vertical line near the bottom of the chart This line will only appear if the tide ranges to the 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 Reference Main Menu Celestial Tides Tides 15 MAR 01 Nomans Land 05 514 02 O5 dd 0 24 11 50 25 ote Wt Tide Page Options 49 Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon Page displays data for Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset and the approximate location of the Sun and Moon on a skyview The moon phase will display the current visible portion of the moon
51. int Point and Line Tabs have setting for Text Zoom or both Please read the description of these settings to understand how they affect the display characteristics of the options on the Map Page o Text Setting The Text setting allows you to determine the size of text used when displaying a name or label for an item on the Map Page There are four options for the Text setting Off Small Med and Large If you select Off the item will be displayed on the map without a name or label If you select Small Med or Large the name the item will be displayed with a name or label in the text size selected Zoom Setting This setting determines when items will be displayed on the map You have the option of selecting Off Auto or a Zoom Scale that coincides with the Zoom Scales for the map Reference Map Page Options SPEED DU ET AT DEST Change Data Fields Setup Map for Main Menu 0 8 a Li In ODzOoUf Ge Map Page Options 21 28 Reference Map Page Options fit Map Waypoin Detail Normal Orientation North Up Auto Zoom On HAP 1 GANMIN 1 2 LU H In ODzOoUtT Ge Setup Map General Tab If you select Off the items for that option will not be displayed on the Map Page If you select Auto the GPS 76 will a
52. ints of Interest Check your local dealer or our website www garmin com for a complete listing of MapSource products GARMIN designed your GPS 76 with the user in mind The GPS 76 is waterproof to IPX 7 standards floats and is rugged enough to endure the most trying use and GARMINS friendly user interface will allow you to be navigating with your GPS in no time Your GPS 76 can provide one more critical benefit peace of mind With your GPS 76 you will know where you are where you ve been and where you re going And since you ll always know the way back home you can concentrate on what you set out to do explore the great outdoors Thank you for choosing GARMIN Other features include Waypoints 500 with name and graphic symbol Tracks Automatic Track Log 10 saved Tracks Routes 50 Routes that let you navigate through a set of 50 waypoints Trip Computer Trip Odometer Stopped Time Moving Average Speed Moving Time Overall Average Speed Total Time Max Speed and Odometer Tides Displays tide information graphically Sun and Moon Sunrise Sunset Moonrise Moonset Position in Sky and Moon Phase Hunt and Fish Times Introductnon 1 7 Re sjaa eege l Warnings and Cautions oeeeserererer0n0 2 FCC Compliance Statement 3 EE Table of COMMIS sessies 5 Fow To Miek 6 GPS 70 Unit FEatUTES eegtesegieg 7 Section One Getting Started 8 20 Installing the Batterie 8 Installing the Lameand cece 9 Interface Ke
53. ions With the data type highlighted press ENTER to accept the selection 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 Reference The Highway Page shares many features with the Map Page Any tracks saved tracks or waypoints that are within the display area will be shown the Zoom Highway Page Level can be changed using the IN and OUT Keys and the Triangle represents your current location To navigate using the Highway just follow the road If the Highway moves to SPEED DIST TO HERT the right turn right until the triangle is aligned with the White Line in the middle 20 fh of the Highway and the Highway is pointed toward the top of the display When COURSE OFF COURSE a g you are approaching a turn the message Approaching Turn will be displayed 1 0 i 0 6 i As you approach your destination the message Arriving at Destination will be GARHIHN displayed Highway Page Options To access the Highway Page Options with the Highway Page displayed press the MENU Key To select an option from the Menu highlight the desired selection then press ENTER Setup Page Layout This option allows you to select the text size and the number of data fields rows You have the option of displaying
54. it on or oft 10 12 Initialize the GPS receiver first time use 18 2122 Adjust screen contrast or backlighting 10 Enter data and E EE 14 15 Learn how to operate the units function ke 10 13 Mark your present location as a Waypoint 16 GO TOA CESHNGNOM ssas SERA Ee EE CNN ER AE 17 19 20 Ge OE 41 45 Leam about the Map pafe var EE Yana eau 11 16 26 31 Pan usins OE DO EEE SEE EE 26 Zoom in Orouton the Map EE 10 26 Reconfigure the Map page display ee e EE Se bene 26 31 Access the Main Mem 10 35 EE eg Greg cade Se SA et Se 40 e GLEN JE EEE EEE deeg 4l Change units of measure statute nautical metric 54 Change the displayed time 20ne se SS NEEN E rins tanse badik 53 KEE ER KEE 67 68 View tide IMOmMaliON oe coveusaceaneracwasessasredtaaddasy 48 49 Wiew Celestial IMOMMAHION ENE 48 50 SE EE EE 56 See current position date and me 23 View a es ER EEE 65 66 Introduction Internal Antenna N GPS 76 Unit Features External Antenna Connection _ Battery Compartment ei Pa Interface Keys _ _ External Data Auxilary Power Port 180 x 240 Four Level Gray Backlight Display Getting Started Installing the Batteries Turn D ring 1 4 turn counter clockwise and remove cover U Pinme dagese of wied i Banani properly die e andel Wi pan sali ann d jkuadoid s n yeq Jo asodsip aseald jAjsadoud sauaneq pasn jo asodsip aseajd ES Remo
55. k e rider miles between uses the Almanac can become cold that is to say that the orbital oo Ban f information is no longer valid If the Almanac is cold your unit may have Be trouble locking on to satellite signals If the unit is unable to receive enough FE ef 28 31 59 40 satellite signals to determine its location it will display an options menu 22 FEB 01 10 20 44 o 3 Initializing the GPS Receiver obra say 1 With fresh batteries installed take the unit outside where a clear 360 view of the sky can be obtained Ready to Navigate 2 Turn the unit on and hold it in front of you with the top of the unit tilted upward Follow the screen prompts pressing PAGE to display the GPS Information Page 3 The initialization process is automatic It should take the GPS 76 no longer than five minutes to acquire enough satellite signals to become operational When the unit is able to navigate it will display either 2D GPS Location or 3D GPS Location in the Receiver Status Field 21 Initialization Options If the GPS 76 is unable to determine its location an options menu will be Reference displayed Depending on the situation select an option to help the unit acquire satellites To select an option place the highlight over the option then press ENTER Initializing the GPS Receiver Start Simulator The Simulator can be used when you are indoors and the GPS is unable to
56. ld contains eight settings that allow the GPS 76 to communicate with computer software and other electronic devices GARMIN Allows the GPS 76 to communicate with GARMIN software and other GARMIN GPS units Main Menu GARMIN DGPS Allows the GPS 76 to communicate with GARMIN Dif Setup Menu Interface Tab ferential Correction devices The unit can have the beacon receiver scan for an available DGPS beacon or can tune the beacon receiver to the frequency tion Alarms Interface and bit rate of a nearby DGPS beacon NMEA Causes the unit to transmit NMEA data It also allows the GPS Reference Serial Data Format 76 to accept NMEA data from another NMEA device like a echo sounder The baud speed of communication in bits per second is displayed in the GARMIN DGPS Baud field NMEA e Text Out Allows the GPS 76 to output simple text data that includes Text Out date time position and velocity information The Baud can be set to 1200 iy A INMEA Out 2400 4800 or 9600 bps RTCH In Text Out RTCM In Allows the GPS 76 to accept DGPS information from a device None supplying RTCM data in a SC 104 format The Baud can be set to 1200 2400 4800 or 9600 bps RTCM In NMEA Out Functions the same as the GARMIN DGPS setting except the unit will output NMEA 0183 version 2 3 sentences GPRMC GPGGA GPGSA GPGSV GPGLL GPBOD
57. menu This menu contains options for Track Recording Record Method and Interval Tracks Record Off Wrap When Full or Stop When Full If Wrap When o ML Aes _ Save Clear Full is selected when track memory is full the oldest track i Delete Saved Track point will be deleted and a new point added at the end Delete All Saved Setup Track Log menu for Main Menu e Record Method Can be set to Auto Time or Distance e Interval is used to select or enter an interval for the Record Method Tracks Page Options 37 Track Information Page To access information on a Saved Track highlight the desired track then press ENTER This will display the Track Information Page The Track Information Page contains data fields for the Name Distance and Points There are four Option Buttons along the bottom of the page Reference Main Menu Tracks Name this field will allow you to change the Saved Track Name When tracks are saved the GPS 76 will use a date as the default track name Distance shows the total distance of the Saved Track S IL Points shows the number of track log points in the Saved Track ame Erie Area shows the area enclosed by the saved track If the track crosses over Distance Points itself this value may be inaccurate 247 6 227 Show on Map and Highway when checked will allow a Saved Track to be Ared displayed on the
58. n a road or map feature press the ENTER Key The location of the Map Pointer will be captured and the New Waypoint Page will be displayed Change the waypoint name to MAP 1 and store the waypoint in memory by highlighting the OK Button then pressing the ENTER Key Press the QUIT Key to hide the Map Pointer and center the map on the current GPS location Now that we have a destination navigating to it is just a step away Going to a waypoint 1 Press the NAV Key Highlight Go To Point then press the ENTER Key Highlight Waypoints then press the ENTER Key Highlight MAP 1 then press the ENTER Key Highlight the Goto Button then press the ENTER Key LI BR W N The GPS 76 is now navigating to the waypoint MAP 1 For a GPS to navigate it has to be moving and fortunately you can simulate movement in the GPS 76 Press the PAGE Key until the Pointer Page is displayed Along the top of the Pointer Page there are several data fields The Speed Field is located in the upper left corner To simulate movement press the ROCKER Key up one time This will set a speed of 10 miles per hour If you continue to press or hold the ROCKER Key the speed will increase in 10 mph increments For our purpose 10 mph is fine The Pointer Page displays a Pointer and a Compass Ring The Pointer will always point toward your destination Bearing while the Compass Ring reflects the direction that you are traveling Track
59. n press ENTER The point or waypoint will be removed and the Map Pointer will Route move to the next point in the route ep i oe ica ages Move a Waypoint Only User Waypoints can be moved To move a waypoint place the Map Pointer on the waypoint then press ENTER This will display an options menu Highlight Move then press ENTER Place the Map Pointer at the desired new location and press ENTER to move the waypoint 104 H Next point in Route To move the Map Pointer to the next point in the route 003 with the Map Pointer on a route point or waypoint press ENTER This will display an options menu Highlight Next press ENTER and the Map Li Pointer will move to the next point or waypoint in the route DU Wos4 47 000 0 5 GARMIN Insert Waypoint When Insert Waypoint is selected the Points Menu is oy yp yp oe Points Available displayed see page 38 39 for more information on the Points Menu Select a point from the menu to insert it into the route The new point will be inserted Inserting a waypoint on the Map Page into the route above the waypoint highlighted on the Route Page Remove Waypoint Will remove the waypoint that is highlighted on the Route Page With a waypoint highlighted press MENU Highlight Yes and press ENTER to remove the waypoint Reverse Route Will reverse the direction of the route placing the last waypoint at the top of the list
60. nce GPS Information Page SFEED ELENMATION Se en Acquiring Satellites H fa start Simulator 25 Track Up New Elevation Neu Location for Main Menu ee Ki 3 GPS Information Page Options 25 Reference Map Page User Selectable Data Fields SPEED ET AT DEST 10 0 03 28 H P 1 DA 0 8 H LL MApSaurce Zoom Scale 26 Map Page The GPS 76 comes with a factory loaded marine point database that includes marine navaids and major cities This can be replaced with marine navaids cities and points of interest using GARMIN MapSource products Changing the Zoom Scale You can change the Zoom Scale on the Map Page allowing you to either view a smaller area in greater detail or a larger area with less detail As referred to in this manual when you decrease the Zoom Scale you will view a smaller area with greater detail The current Zoom Scale setting is displayed in the lower left corner of the Map Page If Overzoom is displayed under the scale no further map information is available To change the Zoom Scale 1 Press the IN Key to decrease the Zoom Scale 2 Press the OUT Key to increase the Zoom Scale Map Page Options To access the Map Page Options with the Map Page displayed press the MENU Key To select an option from the Menu highlight the desired selection then press ENTER Full Screen Map This option hides the data field
61. nd Schwarzeck Namibia S American 69 Argentina Bolivia Brazil Chile Colombia Ecuador Guyana Paraguay Peru Venezuela Trin Tobago South Asia Singapore Southeast Base Porto Santo and Madiera Islands Southwest Base Faial Graciosa Pico Sao Jorge and Terceira Timbalai 1948 Brunei and E Malaysia Sarawak and Sabah Tokyo Japan Korea Okinawa User defined custom datum Tristan Astro 1968 Tristan da Cunha Viti Levu 1916 Viti Levu Fiji Islands Wake Eniwetok Marshall World Geodetic System 72 World Geodetic System 84 Zanderij Surinam excluding San Salvador Island Aug Speed The average of all second by second speed readings since last reset Bearing BRG The compass direction from your current location to a destination Course The desired course between the active from and to waypoints Distance Dist The great circle distance from current location to a destination Dist to Dest The great circle distance from current location to a GOTO destina tion or the final waypoint in a route Dist to Next The great circle distance from current location to a GOTO destina tion or the next waypoint in a route Elevation Height above mean sea level MSL ETA Estimated Time of Arrival The estimated time you will reach your destina tion waypoint based on current speed and track ETA at Dest The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the final wa
62. ne setting has nine options Atlantic Eastern Central Mountain Pacific Alaska Hawaii Samoa and Other If you choose Other a new field UTC Offset will be displayed Enter the correct offset for your Time Zone You can find a chart with UTC Offsets in Appendix C Daylight Savings Time Has three options Yes No and Auto If you select Auto the unit will automatically determine when Daylight Savings Time should be displayed If you select Yes Daylight Savings Time for the current location will be displayed If you select No Daylight Savings Time will not be displayed If you have Other selected in the Time Zone field this option will not be available and Daylight Savings Time will be off Current Date This field shows the current date as determined by the unit it is not accessible by the user Current Time This field shows the time at the current location This field reflects any settings in the Daylight Savings Time field and is not accessible by the user Reference Main Menu Time Tab Central 15 HAR 01 Current Time 12 22 24 General UR Units L Time Format 12 Hour Time Zone Daylight Savings Time Auto Current Date Setup Menu Time Tab Setup Menu Units Tab The Units Tab contains settings for Elevation Depth Distance and Speed
63. ng the dashed entry line and pressing ENTER Proximity Alarm List Remove Point Removes the highlighted waypoint from the Proximity List Remove All Removes all waypoints from the Proximity List 47 Celestial The Celestial Menu lets you view information for Tides Sun and Moon Reference or Hunt and Fish Main Menu Celestial Date Tides 27 FEB 01 iw s Local Time _ Station Name Hain Henu K Trip Computer Maxtevel N Buffalo E Bluff Tracks ug mem E Points Rou Tides AT Pr ISun and Moon Current Tide Cel Hunt and Fish es e Mar l Night System Info rat a Setup Light Memory Power D MW E Min Level Main Menu Celestial 0 9 Station Time Oe ES Tides Displays a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the USA coastline Alaska Hawaii western Canada and several of the Caribbean Islands 48 The top ot the page will display the date with the tide station below The top of the chart will show a 24 hour block of local time LCL for your position with the reported station time STA appearing at the bottom Daylight light bar and night dark bar will show across the time scale with the time progressing from left to right Local time scales and sunrise sunset info may not be ava
64. nts nervrvvrvvrrvrvvrrvarvrrvrrrnennn 39 EE al Cc geen ree errr E nen rere 10 UN E gia ep ne attae enn geese 43 e 43 47 Routes GE EE 43 Roues 0 0 se EE 43 e 43 45 NOE El 43 Reus AD ao ae hope ee eeenee 43 Ee Eeer 45 46 Routes Insert Add Waypoint ceeeeeeeee 4 Routes nverting cceecececeeeetenteeteeneeneenee 46 Routes E 45 Routes Plan NOUNS anessen i Routes Remove eee 46 Routes Reviewing Points nmsrrrvrrrrrrrrrrrrrnen 45 S Satellite Sky View Location mosererovrvrvrrirrerenr 23 SE E E 51 57 Serial Data bommat 51 59 Appendix I Index Serial Number Unit ID 51 Shallow Water Alam 56 57 er 23 O eee enter eee ee ener eet eee 18 TU SPCC eien 18 SUE Rs 50 sacs E 51 Seen ei 58 BEE 23 04 ER e a E 54 SE EE 23 24 SE EP NG OL eenen a dreceunacemsanent 25 See ee eo EEE 50 Symbol JAN EG ee aan ee eee 1442 SE EE 52 T Ho Ell 5 TS 54 Appendix I Index Time Vay WIE SAV NCS EE 53 e 38 Tack Log e arene eer ee eee ene 19 37 Track Log Deleting iosorvrvrvrvrsrvrvrvrvrvrvevsvernnnnnn of Track EE icsncsicstacoesesioanciartncoeonsecrdents 38 Track Log Recording osernvrvvrrevrvirrerrvrvienn 34 37 Track Log Saving s sesieeieesesereerersererreriererenn 37 Track Log Showing on Man 38 NN 37 NTF e i 0 E E 36 EE erer 4 35 36 TT cerca re etinata eaten ee netievee eaten 35 36 64 TN E 28 74 U L a DE aa EE 54 W o Ge 2 EG ET 5 Wide Area
65. omatically zoom in on a waypoint as you approach it Setup Map Map Tab The Map Tab contains settings for the Basemap MapSource Lat Lon Grids and Grid Labels To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your new selection then press ENTER to accept the selection Reference Map Page Options MapSource This option allows you to turn map data displayed on the map On or Off This setting controls factory loaded data as well as any MapSource data that may be loaded in the unit Lat Lon Grid Lat Lon Grids will be displayed in smaller increments as the General Map Waypoin Zoom Level on the Map Page is decreased The Zoom setting for this option EEEN determines when the grids will begin displaying on the Map Page gewi On AUTO at Lon ofl If you select Auto and have the MapSource options set to ON the unit will Grid Labels AUTO not display a Lat Lon Grid Grid Labels This option allows you to display the coordinates on the grid MAP I You must have the Lat Lon Grid displayed for Grid Labels to be displayed If you select Auto and have the MapSource options set to ON the unit will g i Wi not display Grid Labels L Setup Map Waypoint Tab mapsource The Waypoint Tab contains the Waypoints and Active Route Waypoint Setup Map Map Tab option settings Each of the options has a
66. ome active and the first zero will be highlighted Notice that there are now ten placeholders for alpha numeric characters displayed 1 Press the ROCKER Key to the left to clear the field 2 Press the ROCKER Key up scroll through the alpha numeric list until the letter C is selected 3 Press the ROCKER Key right to move to the next placeholder 4 Press the ROCKER Key down scroll through the alpha numeric list until the letter Ris selected You should be starting to get the feel of it Continue entering letters until you have spelled the word CREEK 5 With the letter K highlighted press the ENTER Key to accept the name When you have finished renaming the waypoint you will need to store it in the units memory To store the waypoint 1 Using the ROCKER Key highlight the OK Button and press the ENTER Key These are the same steps that you will use to enter names and change numbers and select options in all of the fields in the GPS 76 Here are a couple of tips 1 If you press and hold the ROCKER Key while scrolling through the alpha numeric list it will move quickly 2 You can scroll through the alpha numeric list in either direction 3 Don t press the ENTER Key until you have finished entering the data Remember use the ROCKER Key to move to the next placeholder Getting Started Entering Data N 3851 378 W094 47 959 Elevation Depth 1195 wei Sh
67. ow Home on Maps Delete Hap Goto OK MapSource LITTLE Entering a name UP id LEFT I gt RIGHT d DOWN Rocker Key Directions 15 16 Getting Started Basic Navigation Bearing and Distance from Pointer to current GPS location H 38 51 465 314 0 1 H094 48 075 Hap Pointer R e E151 2 80 mapsourge Map Pointer You should now have enough knowledge to navigate through the main pages Option Menus and enter data into your GPS 76 Now lets learn how to navigate The main use of a GPS is to be able to navigate to a known position We have already created 3 waypoint and named it CREEK Lets create another waypoint on the Map Page using 3 different method the Map Pointer Press the PAGE Key until the Map Page is displayed Press the IN Key several times until the Zoom Scale in the lower left corner of the Map Page reads 800 tt The current GPS location is indicated by the triangle in the center of the map To display the Map Pointer 1 Press the ROCKER Key any direction Using the ROCKER Key you can pan the Map Pointer around the map s you move around the map the direction and distance from the Map Pointer to the current GPS location is displayed along the top of the map To mark a waypoint using the Map Pointer 1 With the Map Pointer at a location on the map about one mile from your current location and not o
68. ress ENTER to accept the selection Active Leg It Off is selected the Active Leg of the Graphic Highway will not be displayed Active Route If Off is selected the Graphic Highway will not be displayed Track Log If Off is selected the Track Log will not be displayed Saved Tracks If Off is selected Saved Tracks will not be displayed Setup Highway Waypoint Tab The Waypoint Tab contains the On Off settings for Next Route and Other To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your new selection then press ENTER to accept the selection Next This setting determines if the next waypoint in a Route will be displayed If On is selected you will see the next waypoint in the Route If On is selected and the Route option is set to Off only the Next Waypoint in the Route will be displayed Reference Route This setting determines if the waypoints in a Route will be displayed If this selection is set to Off Route Waypoints will not be on the Graphic Highway Page Highway Other This setting determines if nearby waypoints are displayed Main Menu Page l Main Menu The Main Menu Page contains settings and features that are not on the Main Tracks Pages The Main Menu can be accessed from any of the Main Pages by pressing Points MENU twice Routes To select an item on the Main Menu place the highlight over the menu i
69. s and expands the map to include the entire display When Full Screen Map is selected the option will change to Show Data Fields Measure Distance This option will allow you to measure the distance between two points As you move the Map Pointer the Distance Bearing and Location of the Pointer are displayed at the top of the map To measure the 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 Setup Page Layout This option allows you to select the number of data fields rows and the size of text used in the fields You have the option of displaying Small 1 Row Small 2 Rows Small 3 Rows Medium 1 Row Medium 2 Rows Medium 3 Rows Large 1 Row or Large 2 Rows To select an option highlight the desired selection then press ENTER The new configuration will be displayed on the map Change Data Fields This option allow you to select the type of data that you want displayed in the data fields To change a data type place the highlight over the desired data field then press ENTER Using the ROCKER scroll through the available selections With the data type highlighted press ENTER to accept the selection Setup Map This option contains the Map Page Setup features The teatures are arranged on a tab menu making it easy to locate the different setup items The Map Waypo
70. s of Interest include general business listings such as restaurants hotels gas stations etc Points of Interest are only available if MapSource data has been loaded in the unit Geo include points such as schools cemeteries churches towers glaciers parks etc Geo data is only available if MapSource data has been loaded in the unit Setup Map Line Tab The Line Tab contains the Zoom scale settings for Track Log Saved Tracks Active Route and an Off On setting for the Bearing Line To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your new selection then press ENTER to accept the selection Track Log the 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 have been saved in the units memory Course Lines controls the display ot the Route Line and Go To Line Bearing Line The Bearing Line will show the bearing from your current Reference location to the active waypoint This can be used to steer the shortest path to your waypoint Map Page Options Setup Map City Tab The City Tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for Large City Medium Jaypoint Point C City Small City and Small Towns To change a setting highlight the field then Faster I AUTO press ENTER Make your selection then press ENTER to accept Saved Treoks AUTO The City
71. settings are used to de clutter the map If Auto is the selected glenn AUTO P l l l Bearing Line OFF Zoom setting the Large and Medium cities will be displayed at a higher Map eg Zoom Scale setting Setup Map Other Tab a The Other Tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for Railroad and an 08 On Off setting for the Accuracy Circle To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your new selection then press ENTER to accept the selection Setup Map Line Tab Point Line ID Other Accuracy Circle The Accuracy Circle is displayed around the Location Text Zeen Large City Large AUTO Triangle on the Map Page The Accuracy Circle depicts the estimated accuracy Medium city Large AUTO of the location Small city Large AUTO Heading Line It the Heading line is On a line showing your current ed AUTO MAP I heading will be projected on the map from the current location The Heading line is a thin black line GARMIN 1 2 Ue mapsource Setup Map City Tab 31 Reference Pointer Page User Data Fields Waypoint Name Pointer i Vertical N Line Compass Ring T Pointer Page 32 Pointer Page The Pointer Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can not be followed The Pointer Page has User Selectable Data Fields along the top a Active Waypoint Field Compa
72. ss Ring and a Pointer The Compass Ring is a graphic display of your current track As you change direction the Compass Ring will rotate aligning your track with the vertical line s you change direction the Pointer will always point toward the active waypoint When you are going directly toward the active waypoint the Pointer is aligned with the vertical line in the Compass Ring When you arrive at the waypoint a message Arriving at Destination will be displayed It is important to note that the Compass Ring does not act as a true compass You must be moving for the Pointer to update and correctly point towards your destination Pointer Page Options To access the Pointer Page Options with the Pointer Page displayed press the MENU Key Setup Page Layout This option allows you to select the number of data field rows and the size of text used in the fields You have the option of displaying None Small 1 Row Small 2 Rows Small 8 Rows Medium 1 Row Medium 2 Rows Medium 3 Rows Large 1 Row or Large 2 Rows To select an option highlight the desired selection then press ENTER The new configuration will be displayed on the map Press QUIT to exit the option Change Data Fields This option allow you to select the type of data that you want displayed in the data fields To change a data type place the highlight over the desired data field then press ENTER Using the ROCKER scroll through the available select
73. t to continue initializing This selection will force the unit to search for satellites It may take a little longer for the unit to become operational using this method Starting to Navigate 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 we take off walking lets clear the Track Log The Track Log is the bread crumb trail left on the Map Page and Highway Page To clear the Track Log Getting Started 1 Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu 2 Highlight Tracks then press the ENTER Key i 3 Highlight the Clear Button then press the ENTER Key Basic Navigation 4 Highlight the Yes Button then press the ENTER Key DESTINATION 5 Press the PAGE Key until the Map Page is displayed Current Begin walking holding the GPS 76 in front of you with the top of the unit Track 45 pointed toward the sky As you move you will see that the unit leaves a bread crumb trail on the map indicating where you have been Walk for at least two minutes in one direction and then make either a right or lett turn Continue walking in this new direction for approximately another two minutes Letz start the trip back Remember that GPS provides you with direct straight line navigation It is not always possible to navigate using the most direct route don
74. t worry the GPS 76 will continuously update your Track and Bearing always pointing out the shortest route to your destination Bearing 000 from START to DESTINATION Dm gt To begin navigation 1 Press the NAV Key 2 Select Go To Point then press the ENTER Key Ee current location 3 Select Waypoints then press the ENTER Key The GPS provides a straight line direct navigation course 4 5 My H X Select HOME then press the ENTER Key to your destination Since it is not always possible to With the Goto Button highlighted press ENTER follow a straight line from start to finish as you move the Pointer will always point toward your destination and the Compass Ring will always show your current track Continued on next page 19 Getting Started Basic Navigation DESTINATION START When you are able to turn toward the destination follow the Pointer until it points toward the top of the display and aligns with the line in the Compass Ring When the Pointer and Line are aligned your Track and Bearing will be equal and you will be headed toward your destination When you are near your destination a message Arriving at Destination will be displayed 20 As you start walking you will see that the Pointer is pointed at your destina tion As soon as you are able turn toward the Pointer until it is aligned with the vertical line in the Compass Ring As you continue walking and approach
75. tem Proximity Celestial then press ENTER Trip Computer The Trip Computer has eight data fields Trip Odom Stopped Time Moving Light PE E Avg Moving Time Overall Avg Total Time Max Speed and Odometer e E i Trip Odom The Trip Odometer field will display the total distance traveled since the Trip Computer was last reset Main Menu Stopped Time The Stopped Time field will display the total time that the unit was not moving since the Trip Computer was last reset 35 Moving Avg The Moving Average Speed field will display an average speed based on the time the unit was in motion since the Trip Computer was last reset Reference Moving Time The Moving Time field will display the total time the unit was Main M in motion since the Trip Computer was last reset ain wienu Trip Computer Overall Avg The Overall Average Speed held will display the average speed of the unit since the Trip Computer was last reset Total Time The Total Time field will display the Total Time that the unit has Trip Computer been turned on since the Trip Computer was last reset Telp 3 0 00 00 00 Max Speed The Maximum Speed field will display the maximum speed the Se unit traveled since the Trip Computer was last reset 0 0 00 00 00 Odometer Will display the total distance traveled since it was last reset Trip Computer Options Overall Avg Total Time 0 0 00 00 00 To access the Trip Compu
76. ter Options with the Trip Computer displayed ee press the MENU Key To select an option highlight the desired option then Hax Speed Odometer press ENTER 0 07 0 0 Reset Trip This option will reset all data fields except max speed and odometer to zero Main Menu Trip Computer Reset Max Speed This option will reset the Max Speed data field to zero Reset Odometer This option will reset the Odometer data field to zero 36 Tracks The Tracks Page displays the amount of Track Memory used will allow you to Save or Clear the current Track Log and displays a list of any Saved Tracks Reference Save When you select Save you can choose how far back in the log you wish to save Select the appropriate choice press ENTER to save the Main Menu selection Tracks Clear The Clear Button will allow you to clear the Track Log If the Map Tracks Page is becoming cluttered from all of your tracks clearing the Track Log Feria 397 fa will clean up the map HETT Clear Track Page Options Saved Tracks Unused To access the Track Options with the Tracks Page displayed press the 08 HAR 01 15 NOV 99 MENU Key Delete Saved Track If you have saved tracks this option will allow you to delete the saved track Delete All Tracks This option will delete all saved tracks Main Menu Tracks Page Setup Track Log This selection displays the Track Log Setup
77. tion Page press the MENU Key To select an option highlight the desired selection then press ENTER Start Stop Simulator This option is used to Start or Stop the Simulator Track Up North Up This option determines if the satellites are displayed with the rings oriented with North toward the top of the display or your current track toward the top of the display New Elevation This option can be used to enter a different elevation If the GPS has a 2D GPS Location entering a known elevation can increase the GPS accuracy New Location If you have moved the unit to another state province or country and you are having trouble locking onto satellite signals select New Location When you select New Location an options menu will be displayed This menu contains the options Automatic or Use Map If you select Automatic the unit will switch to AutoLocate and begin searching for satellites This method can take up to five minutes for the unit to begin navigation If you select Use Map you can use the Pointer on the Map Page to select your approximate location and the unit will continue to acquire satellites normally using the almanac for satellite reference Using this method the unit does not need to reinitialize and should receive satellite signals quickly If the unit is in the Simulator mode the Use Map feature will allow you to move the simulated current location Refere
78. utomatically determine the zoom level at which to display the selected items If you select a scale setting the items will be displayed on the map only when the Map Zoom Scale is at or less than the selected scale As an example if you select 500 ft as Zoom Scale setting the selected items will only be displayed when the Map Zoom Scale is at 500 ft or less Setup Map General Tab The General Tab contains the settings for Detail Orientation and Auto Zoom Below is a description of each feature To change a setting highlight the appropriate field then press ENTER Make your selection then press ENTER to accept the new selection Detail Settings Most More Normal Less and Least The Detail settings allow you to control the amount of map data displayed on the unit If you select a setting with high detail the screen redraw times will be slower Orientation Settings North Up Track Up and Course Up This option allows you to determine how the map is displayed If North Up is selected North will always be at the top of the display If Track Up is selected your current track will always be toward the top of the display If Course Up is selected the active course line will always be toward the top of the display If you have Course Up selected and do not have an active course your current track will be toward the top of the display Auto Zoom This option allows you to have the map aut
79. ve the batteries from your GPS 76 if you don t expect to use it for several months Be sure to observe the proper polarity when inserting the batteries Follow the battery man Installing the batteries ufacturer s instructions on the proper care and handling of Installing the batteries EE 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 compart ment and install the batteries inserting the end toward the spring first 8g 3 Re install the Battery Cover by reversing step 1 Getting Started Installing the Lanyard To install the Lanyard 1 Place the loop of the Lanyard through the slot opening at the bottom of the GPS 76 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull tight 10 Getting Started Interface Keys IN The Zoom IN Key is used to decrease the map scale When you decrease the map scale you will view a smaller area on the map with greater detail OUT The Zoom OUT Key is used to increase the map scale When you increase the map scale you will view a larger area on the map with less detail NAV MOB The NAV Key is used to begin or stop navigation If the NAV Key is pressed and held down the GPS stores the current location a man overboard point and gives you the opportunity to begin immediate navigation to that point PAGE The PAGE Key will cycle you
80. vent of an accident Do not mount the GPS 76 over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision WARNING If you choose to use the GPS 76 in a vehicle it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a sate manner maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times and never become distracted by the GPS 76 to the exclusion of safe operating practices It is unsafe to operate the GPS 76 while you are driving Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with an GPS 76 to pay full attention to operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury CAUTION IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION DISTANCE LOCATION OR TOPOGRAPHY CAUTION The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the govern ment of the United States which is solely responsible for its accuracy and main tenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment Although the GPS 76 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID NAVAID any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and therefore become unsafe NOTE This device complies
81. with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE home or office interfer ence requirements are more stringent than outdoor requirements Operation of Introduction this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmtul interterence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Compliance Statement The GPS 76 does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations Introduction Features NOTE You should always be prepared and capable of navigating without the GPS 76 It is designed to compli ment other forms of basic navigation not entirely replace them 4 The GPS 76 is a 7 5 ounce 12 channel hand held GPS receiver with a built in Quad Helix antenna The GPS 76 has nine keys located on the front of the unit that allow the user to quickly access all of the units functions The GPS 76 has a large 180 X 240 pixel 4 level gray monochrome display for easy viewing The GPS 76 is a full function GPS with a factory loaded Marine point database Using MapSource you can choose to have the GPS 76 display a variety of Po
82. with the same name already exists Track Memory Full No more track data can be stored without deleting old data Track Log Full Indicates the track log is full and track recording has been turned off To be able to record more track points you will need to clear the track log and turn track recording on This will only be displayed when the track recording setting is set to Stop When Full Track Truncated A complete uploaded track will not fit in memory The oldest track log points have been deleted Can t Unlock Maps No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found All MapSource map are not accessible Waypoint Already Exists A waypoint with the same name already exists Waypoint Memory Full The unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints Transfer Complete Data transfer has been completed 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 Appendix G 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 It can be used as a supplemental system for harbor and harbor approach navigation and it is used for inland navigation by recreational vehicles LORAN TD Feature The LORAN TD Time Delay feature eases the transition from using LORAN
83. ypoint in a route ETA at Next The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Fuel The fuel required to travel from current location to the indicated route waypoint Leg Dist The distance between two route waypoints Leg Fuel The fuel required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Leg Time The time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint in sequence in the route Max Speed The maximum second by second speed recorded since last reset Moving Average Speed Average speed while the unit is moving Moving Trip Timer Total time the unit has been moving Appendix E Navigation Terms 63 64 Appendix E Navigation Terms Odometer 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 Time To The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the next waypoint in a route Also referred to as estimated time en route Time to Dest The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination or the final waypoint in a route Time to Next The
84. ys 10 NEE tege I Using the Built In Simulator 12 Using the Interface Keys 13 Enterme Dalasan 14 15 Basic Navigation cceeeee 16 20 Initializing the GPS 9 18 Section Two Reference 00 21 57 Initializing the GPS Receiver 21 22 GPS Information Page 23 25 Ea EE 26 Map Page Options eee 26 31 PONE PIDE amemaadtundere 32 Highway Page 33 35 Mai Ment PAN ansneeninne TA an Je TE Ve dende Creating Waypoints Editing Wavpointz 41 Points of Interest 12 ee 42 Ko 43 47 FOT kver Set le 48 50 MapSource Juin 51 Setup Menu General Tab 52 53 Setup Menu Time Tab 53 Setup Menu Units Tab D Setup Menu Location Tab 54 55 Setup Menu Alarms Tab 56 Setup Menu Interface Tab 57 Appendices nessvrvrvrsererersvsererene 58 75 Appendix Specheatons 58 Appendix B Wiring amp Interfacing 59 Appendix C Time Offsets 60 Appendix D Map Datums 61 62 Appendix E Navigation Terms 63 64 Appendix F Messages 65 66 Introduction Table of Contents Appendix G Loran TD 67 68 Appendix H Accessories sises 69 Appendix I Index cee 10 74 Appendix J Warranty 15 Introduction How To Index The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPS 76 TO DO THIS SEE PAGE S Turn the un

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