Data Management; File Types; Installing A Memory Card In The Gpsmap 79S/Sc Device; Connecting The Device To Your Computer - Garmin GPSMAP 79S Owner's Manual

Data Management

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows

File Types

The handheld device supports these file types:
• GPX route, track, and waypoint files.
• GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer, page
• JPEG photo files.
• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.
• FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect.

Installing a Memory Card in the GPSMAP 79s/sc Device

Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
You can install a microSD memory card, up to 32 GB, for additional storage or pre-loaded maps.
1 Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the cover.
2 Remove the batteries.
3 Slide the card holder
4 Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.
5 Close the card holder.
6 Slide the card holder to LOCK to lock it.
7 Replace the batteries and cover.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
Before you can connect the straight connector of the USB cable to your device, you may need to remove
optional mount accessories.
1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.
2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the device.
3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB port.
Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows
computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers.
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