Garmin GPSMAP 76S User Manual

GPSMAP 76Schartplotting receiverowner’s manualandreference guide

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

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

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

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 configure the map to display either land or water as white. If you select ‘Land’ the la

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,

I When the Electronic Compass is “ON”, the compass icon will be displayed on the Map, Compass, and Highway Pages.N20Compass PageThe Compass Pa

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

22navigation along that heading.Highway PageThe Highway Page is best used for navigation when a straight line course can be followed. The Highway Pag

23Getting StartedSetup Highway — ‘Line’ TabSetup Highway — ‘Waypoint’ TabENTER to accept the selection.Setup Highway — This option contains the Highwa

24Other — This setting determines if nearby waypoints are displayed.Active Route/Goto PageThe Active Route/Goto Page will show the waypoint(s) that ar

25Getting Startedvertical detail of the data.To pan along the length of the plot, press the ROCKER key to the Left or Right. This will display a cros

26Referenceexit 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

27Getting StartedMain Menu — Trip Computerindicator may not be accurate.Trip ComputerThe Trip Computer Page has two tabs along the top, Horizontal and

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28ReferenceTrip Computer Options — TracksReset All — This option will reset all of the Horizontal & Vertical Tab fields to zero.Vertical Tab Data F

29Getting StartedReferenceTrack Page OptionsClear — The ‘Clear’ Button will clear the Track Log. If the Map Page is becoming cluttered with tracks, c

30ReferenceTrack Information PagePoints Pagetrack will be connected with a straight line when calculating area. If a track crosses itself, the area c

31Getting StartedReferenceWaypoint List will be displayed. When ‘Find Nearest’ is currently selected, ‘Find by Name’ will be displayed in the options

32Referenceelevation and depth (see page 42 for information on editing waypoints). To save the waypoint to memory, highlight the ‘OK’ button and pres

33Getting StartedReferenceENTER. Using the ROCKER, select a symbol from the list and press ENTER. The selected symbol will be displayed at the waypo

34Referenceings. The Location, Estimated Accuracy, Elevation and Measurement Count will be displayed on the Average Location Page. When you are ready

35Getting StartedReferenceexisting route, the waypoint will be added to the end of the route. If you select ‘New Route’, a new route will be created

36ReferencePoints of Interest OptionsThe options that are available will depend on the MapSource data that is loaded in the unit. CitiesWhen ‘Cities’

37Getting StartedReferenceinformation about a specific item, highlight the item then press ENTER. A Page containing information about the item will be

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38Referencepress ENTER. To exit the page, highlight the ‘OK’ Button then press ENTER. You also have the option of saving the address as a waypoint.

39Getting StartedReferenceMain Menu — RoutesOn the Routes Page you can create ‘New’ routes, determine how many empty routes that you have left, and re

40Referencebe edited as any other User Waypoint. When placing a “New Waypoint” in a route, you will have to press ENTER to create the waypoint, ENTER

41Getting StartedReferenceMain Menu — Routescan Insert a Waypoint, Remove a Waypoint, Reverse the Route, Delete the Route or choose to edit the route

42Referenceplace the Map Pointer over the point or waypoint that you want to remove, then press ENTER. This will display an options menu. Highlight

43Getting StartedReferencepoint, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise & Sunset at point location, Time to Point and Leg Distance. To show a specific field,

44Referencecan also add a waypoint by highlighting the dashed entry line and pressing ENTER.Remove Point — Removes the highlighted waypoint from the P

45Getting StartedReferenceTides — Displays a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station ti

46Referencethe day. You may display this information for your current location or you can use the Map or Points Menu to select a location. To displa

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

NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (“home or office” interfer-en

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

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 t

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

F52ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘Location’ TabThe ‘Location’ Tab contains the settings for ‘Location Format’, ‘Map Datum’, ‘North Reference’ and ‘Magnetic Va

F53Getting StartedReference WARNING: If ‘User’ is selected, you must periodically update the magnetic variation at your present position. Failure to

54ReferenceSetup Menu — ‘Interface’ TabThe Interface Tab contains one field, ‘Serial Data Format’. This field contains eight settings that allow the G

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

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

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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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

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

Notes

Declaration of ConformityHereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 76S product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant prov

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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