Garmin GPSMAP 76S Manuel d'utilisateur

GPSMAP 76Schartplotting receiverowner’s manualandreference guideCovers Rev C.indd 1 5/7/2003, 9:57:21 AM

8 Initialization OptionsIf the GPSMAP 76S is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed. Depending on the situation, select

9Getting Started Speed, GPS Elevation and Estimated AccuracyWhen the GPS is receiving at least three satellite signals, it will provide you with the

10 Satellite LocationThe location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings. The outer ring represents the horizon, the inner

11Getting StartedGPS Information Page Options MenuTo activate the Options Menu from the GPS Information Page, press the MENU Key. To select an option

12Map PageThe GPSMAP 76S comes with a built-in basemap of North America that includes a database of Cities, Interstate, State and County Highways, Exi

13Getting Started Show Next Street — This option adds a window below the Data Fields that will display the name of the next cross street. This will o

14• 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

15Getting StartedColors — This option gives you the ability to confi gure the map to display either land or water as white. If you select ‘Land’ the l

16 Setup Map — ‘Waypoint’ TabThe ‘Waypoint’ Tab contains the Waypoint, and Active Route Waypoint option settings. Each of the options has a ‘Text’

17Getting Started Setup Map — ‘Marine’ TabThe ‘Marine’ Tab contains ‘Text’ settings for Spot Soundings, Navaids, Tide Stations, and Services and ‘Zoom

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18 Setup Map — ‘Area’ TabThe ‘Area’ Tab contains the ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for River/Lakes, Parks, Other, and Metro. To change a setting, highli

19Getting Started Setup Map — ‘Road’ TabThe ‘Road’ Tab contains the ‘Text’ and ‘Zoom’ settings for Local Road Names and ‘Zoom’ settings for Freeway,

When the Electronic Compass is “ON”, the compass icon will be displayed on the Map, Compass, and Highway Pages.N20 Compass PageThe Compass Pa

21Getting StartedReferenceCompass Page OptionsTo access the Compass Page Options, with the Compass Page displayed press the MENU Key. Setup Page Lay

22 Highway PageThe Highway Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can be followed. The Highway Page has User Selectable Data Fi

23Getting StartedSetup Highway — ‘Line’ TabSetup Highway — ‘Waypoint’ Tab Setup Highway — This option contains the Highway Setup features. The fea-tu

24 Active Route/Goto PageThe Active Route/Goto Page will show the waypoint(s) that are currently being used for navigation. If you are navigating usi

25Getting StartedTo pan along the length of the plot, press the ROCKER key to the Left or Right. This will display a crosshair that will track along

26ReferenceChange Data Fields — This option allow you to select the type of data that you want displayed in the data fi elds. To change a data type, p

27Getting StartedMain Menu — Trip ComputerTrip ComputerThe Trip Computer Page has two tabs along the top, Horizontal and Vertical. Bothe the Horizon

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28Reference Trip Computer Options — TracksVertical Tab Data Fields T otal Ascent — The Total Ascent fi eld will show the Total Ascent of the trip in

29Getting StartedReferenceTrack Page OptionsTrack Page OptionsTo display the Track Options, from the Track Page, press the MENU Key.Delete Saved Track

30ReferenceTrack Information PagePoints PageShow on Map and Highway — when checked, will allow the Saved Track to be displayed on the Map and Highway

31Getting StartedReferenceFind Nearest — will display a list containing the nearest waypoints within a 100 mile radius. The waypoints will be listed

32Reference 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 wayp

33Getting StartedReferenceChanging the Name — Place the highlight over the name fi eld and press ENTER. Using the ROCKER (up/down) scroll through the

34Reference Project Location — When this option is selected the Project Location Page will be displayed. The Project Location Page has four fi elds,

35Getting StartedReferencePoints Of InterestWill only be available when MapSource CD data that contains Points of Interest information is loaded in th

36Reference CitiesWhen ‘Cities’ is selected, a list of ‘Nearest Cities’ or ‘Find by Name’ list is displayed. The list can be switched by pressing th

37Getting StartedReferenceIf you would like to select a different road for exit information, press MENU, highlight ‘Select Exit Road’ then press ENTER

WARNING: If you choose to use the GPSMAP 76S in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPSMAP 76S to secure the GPS uni

38Reference IntersectionsThis option will only be available when MapSource CD data that contains intersections is loaded in the unit. When ‘Intersect

39Getting StartedReferenceMain Menu — Routes Routes Page OptionsWith the Routes Page displayed, press MENU to view the available options.Start/Stop N

40ReferenceIf you place the Map Pointer on a Map Feature (road, park, intersection, etc.) the GPSMAP 76S will store that location only to the route us

41Getting StartedReferenceMain Menu — RoutesRoute Edit OptionsUse Map — This will display the Map Page with the Route Line active and the Map Pointer

42Reference‘Move’ a Waypoint — Only User Waypoints can be moved. To move a waypoint, place the Map Pointer on the waypoint then press ENTER. This wi

43Getting StartedReferenceProximity Proximity waypoints can be used to alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. When you place a wayp

44ReferenceCelestial The Celestial Menu lets you view information for Tides, Sun and Moon, or Hunt and Fish. Tides — Displays a graphical chart whi

45Getting StartedReferenceAlong the top of the page are the Date and Tide Station that are being refer-enced. The top of the chart will show a 24-ho

46Reference Sun and Moon — The Sun and Moon Page displays data for Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, and the approximate location of the Sun and Mo

47Getting StartedReference MapSource InfoThe MapSource Info Page displays a list of the MapSource data stored in the unit and description of the highl

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48Reference‘ WAAS’ — WAAS is an acronym for “Wide Area Augmentation System”. You can use the WAAS capability of the GPSMAP 76S to increase the accurac

49Getting StartedReferenceSetup Menu — ‘Altimeter’ TabThe ‘Altimeter’ Tab contains settings for Altimeter Auto Calibration, Pressure Units and the Bar

50ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘ Compass’ TabThe ‘Compass’ Tab has a setting to turn the Compass On or Off, and settings that allow the user to control when

51Getting StartedReference‘ Daylight Savings Time’ — Has three options, ‘Yes’, ‘No’, and ‘Auto’. If you select ‘Auto’ the unit will automatically det

52ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘Location’ TabThe ‘Location’ Tab contains the settings for ‘Location Format’, ‘Map Datum’, ‘North Reference’ and ‘Magnetic Var

53Getting StartedReference WARNING: If ‘User’ is selected, you must periodically update the magnetic variation at your present position. Failure to u

54Reference Setup Menu — ‘Interface’ TabThe Interface Tab contains one fi eld, ‘ Serial Data Format’. This fi eld contains eight settings that allow t

55Getting StartedPhysical Specifi cationsSize: 1.2” x 2.7” x 6.2” (3.0cm x 6.9cm x 15.75cm)Weight: 7.5 ozs (.21kg)Display: 2.9" dia

Connecting the Power/DataThe power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 76S to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting ext

The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more

4IntroductionSoftware License AgreementBY USING THE GPSMAP 76S, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AG

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60Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset.Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your current location to a

61Getting StartedMoving Trip Timer— Total time the unit has been moving.Odometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance betwe

62Approaching Turn — is displayed when you are nearing a turn in a route.Arriving at Destination — is displayed when you are nearing your destination.

63Getting StartedRoute Memory Full — No additional routes can be saved.Route Truncated — Uploaded route from another device has more than 50 waypoints

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The Location Format fi eld is located under the Setup—Location tab in the Main Menu. The ‘LORAN TD Setup’ window contains the fi elds to select the Lora

66Standard AccessoriesOwner’s ManualQuick Reference GuideLanyard Provides convenient method for carrying the GPSMAP 76S. Optional AccessoriesAutomo

67Getting StartedAppendix IIndexAAccessories ...66Accuracy ...

5IntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction...1-6Registration ... 1Warnings and C

68Appendix IIndexEEditing Waypoints ... 32Electronic Compass ...

69Getting StartedAppendix IIndexMMagnetic Variation ...53Main Menu ...

70Appendix IIndexSetup Menu ...54Shallow Water ...

71Getting StartedLIMITED WARRANTYGARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materi-als and manufacture for one year from the

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The GPSMAP 76S is a 7.5 ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver with a built-in Quad Helix antenna. The GPSMAP 76S has nine keys located on the fron

7Getting StartedThe Reference Manual will describe the Main Display Pages and their options in detail. The Quick Start Guide described the process of