Garmin GPS 72 User Manual

owner’s manual&reference guideGPS 72Personal Navigator72 Manual covers Rev B.indd 1 9/25/2002, 2:35:12 PM

8Introduction8ReferenceInitialization OptionsIf the GPS 72 is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed. Depending on the s

9Introduction9ReferenceGPS Information PageThe GPS Information Page displays your speed, elevation, the estimated accuracy, receiver status, satellit

10Introduction10ReferenceSatellite LocationThe location of each available satellite is displayed over two location rings. The outer ring represents t

11Introduction11ReferenceGPS Information Page Options MenuTo activate the Options Menu, from the GPS Information Page press the MENU Key. To select a

12Introduction12Reference Map PageThe GPS 72 comes with a factory-loaded marine point database that includes marine navaids and major cities. This ca

13Introduction13Reference Setup Page Layout — This option allows you to select the number of data fi elds rows and the size of text used in the fi elds.

14Introduction14Reference• Zoom Setting — This setting determines when items will be displayed on the map. You have the option of selecting ‘Off’,

15Introduction15Reference Setup Map — ‘Map’ TabThe ‘Map’ Tab contains settings for the Basemap, MapSource, Lat Lon Grids, and Grid Labels. To change

16Introduction16Reference Active Route Waypoint — This option sets the display parameters for waypoints that are in an Active Route. As an example, i

17Introduction17Reference Saved Tracks — are Track Logs that have been saved in the units memory. Course Line — controls the display of the Route Line

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18Introduction18Reference Pointer PageThe Pointer Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can not be fol-lowed. The Pointer Page

19Introduction19Reference Highway PageThe Highway Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can be fol-lowed. The Highway Page has

20Introduction20ReferenceSetup Highway — This option contains the Highway Setup features. The features are arranged on a tab menu making it easy to l

21Introduction21ReferenceMain Menu PageThe Main Menu Page contains settings and features that are not on the Main Pages. The Main Menu can be accesse

22Introduction22ReferenceTotal Time — The Total Time fi eld will display the Total Time that the unit has been turned on since the Trip Computer was la

23Introduction23ReferenceTracksThe Tracks Page displays the amount of Track Memory used, will allow you to ‘Save’ or ‘Clear’ the current Track Log, an

24Introduction24Reference Track Information PageTo access information on a Saved Track, highlight the desired track then press ENTER. This will displ

25Introduction25ReferencePoints PageThe Points Page allow you to select Waypoints, Points of Interest, Cities, and Exits using your current location o

26Introduction26Reference Creating WaypointsThere are three methods for creating waypoints in the GPS 72. Creating a waypoint using the ENTER/MARK K

27Introduction27ReferenceCreate Waypoint Options Menu There are four options available when creating waypoints. To view these options, press the ME

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28Introduction28Reference• ‘Use Map’ to project a waypoint — When ‘Use Map’ is selected, the unit will show a map page. Use the ROCKER to move the M

29Introduction29ReferenceSymbol FieldName Field Editing WaypointsYou can edit waypoints when they are created or after they have been saved to memory.

30Introduction30ReferenceMain Menu — ‘Points of Interest’ Points of InterestThis option is only available when MapSource CD Points of Interest data is

31Introduction31ReferenceAlong the bottom of the Information Page are three buttons, ‘GoTo’, ‘Map’ and ‘OK’. ‘GoTo’ begins direct navigation to the p

32Introduction32ReferenceCreate Route OptionsUse Map — This displays the Map Page with the Map Pointer active. You can now point at any location or

33Introduction33ReferenceNaming the Route — the GPS 72 will automatically name the route using the fi rst and last waypoint names as a reference. To c

34Introduction34Reference2. Place the Map Pointer over a location that is not a Map Feature then press ENTER. The New Waypoint Page will be display

35Introduction35Reference Plan Route — To plan a route, enter a Speed, Fuel Flow, Depart Time and Depart Date. Fuel Flow is measured in “units per hou

36Introduction36ReferenceNavigating using the GOTO keyThe GPS 72 uses waypoints to help you fi nd your way. A waypoint is a location you create. You

37Introduction37Reference• Point of Interest — Highlight ‘Point of Interest’ on the Go To Selection page and press ENTER. This will display a list of

WARNING: If you choose to use the GPS 72 in a vehicle, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPS 72 to secure the GPS unit so tha

38Introduction38Reference Celestial The Celestial Menu lets you view information for Tides, Sun and Moon, or Hunt and Fish. Tides — Displays a grap

39Introduction39ReferenceThe top of the page will display the date with the tide station below. The top of the chart will show a 24-hour block of loc

40Introduction40ReferenceSun and Moon — The Sun and Moon Page displays data for Sunrise/Sunset, Moonrise/Moonset, and the approximate location of the

41Introduction41Reference Hunt and Fish — The Hunt and Fish Page displays data for Good and Best times for hunting and fi shing at the selected locatio

42Introduction42ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘General’ TabThe ‘General’ Tab contains settings for the Receiver Mode, WAAS, Backlight Time Out, Beeper, and La

43Introduction43Reference‘ Backlight Timeout’ — Sets the time that the Backlight will remain on once activated. The options are ‘Stays On’, ‘15 Secon

44Introduction44ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘Units’ TabThe ‘Units’ Tab contains settings for Elevation, Depth, Distance and Speed, Tempera-ture, Direction

))45Introduction45Reference‘ Map Datum’ — Datums are used to describe geographic positions for surveying, map-ping, and navigation and are not actual

46Introduction46ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘ Alarms’ TabThe ‘Alarms’ Tab contains settings for Anchor Drag, Approach and Arrival, Off Course, Shallow Water

47Introduction47ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘ Interface’ TabThe Interface Tab contains one fi eld, ‘Serial Data Format’. This fi eld contains eight set-tings

FCC ComplianceThe GPS 72 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are de

48Introduction48Physical Specifi cationsSize: 1.2” x 2.7” x 6.2” (3.0cm x 6.9cm x 15.75cm)Weight: 7.5 oz (.21kg)Display: High-contrast

Connecting the Power/DataThe power/data cable connects the GPS 72 to a 8-35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting externa

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

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53Introduction53Avg Speed— The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset.Bearing (BRG)— The compass direction from your current

54Introduction54Odometer— A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course— The d

55Introduction55Approaching Turn — is displayed when you are nearing a turn in a route.Arriving at Destination — is displayed when you are nearing you

56Introduction56Shallow Water — The water is shallower than the amount set in the Shallow Water Alarm.Track Already Exists — A saved track with the sa

Loran TD SystemLORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an a

The GPS 72 is a 7.5 ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver with a built-in Quad Helix antenna. The GPS 72 has nine keys located on the front of the

The LORAN Position Format fi eld is located under the Units tab in the Main Menu. The ‘LORAN TD Setup’ window contains the fi elds to select the Loran G

59Introduction59Standard AccessoriesOwner’s ManualQuick Reference GuideLanyard Provides convenient method for carrying the GPS 72. Optional Accessor

AAccessories ... 59Accuracy ...

EEditing a Route ... 33Editing Waypoints ...

Map Page Options ... 12Map Page Setup...

Route - Creating ...31-32Route - Editing ...

64Introduction64 LIMITED WARRANTYThis GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of pu

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5IntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction...1-7Registration ... 1Warnings and C

The list to the right is provided to help you quickly fi nd some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPS 72.+TO DO THIS:...

7Introduction7Reference Initializing the GPS ReceiverBefore the GPS 72 can be used for navigation, the GPS receiver must be initialized. The GPS rece