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Garmin GPSMAP 76C Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® GPSMAP color map navigator owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin 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 or improvements.

  • Page 3: Preface

    76C to your PC and downloading detailed maps. GPS Navigation—takes you through the process of navigating with your GPSmap 76C and how to use GPS Navigation to customize the operation of your GPSmap 76C. GPS Features—provides detailed descriptions of additional GPS...

  • Page 4: Software License Agreement

    GPSmap 76C Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSmap 76C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT- WARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance Information

    The GPSmap 76C complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    Warnings and Precautions ™ CAUTION: Use the GPSmap 76C at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare ™...
  • Page 7 MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of govern- mental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.
  • Page 8 It is unsafe to operate the controls of the unit while you are driving. Failure by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a GPSmap 76C installed to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and personal injury.

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Section 2: Getting Started...1-7 Battery Installation and Start Up...1 Key Functions...2 Unit Features...3 Initialization...4 The Satellite Page...4 Navigating with the GPSmap 76C...5 The Main Page Sequence...6 The Main Page Features...7 GPSmap 76C Introduction Table of Contents Section 3: GPS Navigation...8-54 The Map Page...8...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Hunt and Fish Tables...63 GPS Enhanced Games...64 Non-Enhanced Game...67 Section 5: Appendices...68-84 Accessories...68 Specifcations...70 Data Field Defi nitions...72 Connecting the GPSmap 76C to a Computer...76 Downloading MapSource Map Data...77 UTC Offset Chart...78 Map Datums and Position Formats...79 WAAS and DGPS...80 Wiring Diagram...81 Index...82 Limited Warranty...84...

  • Page 11: Section 2: Getting Started

    Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 76C operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 47 for setting the battery type) may be used. Stored data will not be lost when batteries are removed.

  • Page 12: Key Functions

    GPSmap 76C Getting Started Key Functions IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list FIND/MOB Key • Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu Page •...

  • Page 13: Unit Features

    Battery Compartment Cover USB Connector Port (under weather cover) • Provides interface to a PC for faster data transfer GPSmap 76C Getting Started Unit Features GPS Quad-Helix Antenna (on front of unit) • Provides quick satellite acquisition...

  • Page 14: Initialization

    fi rst initialization, select “New Location” from the options menu, then you can use the Map Page to determine your general location so the GPSmap 76C can search for just those satel- lites above your position.

  • Page 15: Navigating With The Gpsmap 76C

    Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the GPSmap 76C. A Track allows you to repeat a path or return on the path. Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).

  • Page 16: The Main Page Sequence

    GPSmap 76C Getting Started The Main Page Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76C, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is the fi rst of the Main Pages in sequence. To view each Main Page: 1.

  • Page 17: The Main

    In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided. Pressing the ENTER key will acknowledge and close the message window. GPSmap 76C Getting Started The Main Page Features...

  • Page 18: Section 3: Gps Navigation

    The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text Using the Map Page The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 76C. The Map Page displays a detailed map of the area surrounding your cur- rent location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key as well as view your progress when navigating.

  • Page 19: Gps Navigation

    In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surround- ing the “Position Icon”. The GPSmap 76C uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defi ning your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.

  • Page 20: The Map Page Options Menu

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page The Map Page Options Menu A Quick Look at the Map Page Options Stop Navigation - Stops navigation and is disabled when there is no active navigation. Recalculate - Recalculates a route and is disabled when there is no active navigation.
  • Page 21 fi eld and repeat the process. Some Data Field Options are related to the display of data received from other devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76C, for an explanation of what each option represents, see page 72 of the Appendices.
  • Page 22 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Guidance Text Options Menu GPS Status Message when not navigating Guidance Message when navigating To display Guidance Text: 1. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Map Page Options Menu.
  • Page 23 Access the Map Page Options Menu, select “Declutter On” and press ENTER to activate. Do the same to cancel the “Declutter” option. Restoring Default Settings This option allows you to return the map settings to factory settings. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Map Page Measured Distance The “Measure Distance”...

  • Page 24: The Compass Page

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Compass Page The Compass Ring moves to indicate North orientation Compass Page The Course Pointer course of travel and the distance Course Pointer Pointer always direction to your Bearing Pointer Using the Compass Page The Compass Page is your guide to accurate and efficient navigation. It uses traditional navigation displays to provide navigation information.
  • Page 25 fi rst data fi eld on the page will be highlighted. When you press ENTER, a list of data options will appear. Refer to page 11 for details on changing data fi elds. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Compass Page...

  • Page 26: The Trip Computer Page

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Trip Computer Page Select “Change Data Fields” or press the ROCKER key to highlight a fi eld you want to change. Options Menu Big Numbers Using the Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance.

  • Page 27: Using Waypoints

    (or any other) location as a waypoint and appears with name for that waypoint and a waypoint symbol. You can mark your current location from any page on the GPSmap 76C. To mark your current location as a waypoint: 1. Press in and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint Page appears.
  • Page 28 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Map Item selected as a Waypoint Information Page for a Waypoint Page for a Map Point with Data Map Point without Data To create a waypoint using the map panning arrow: 1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint.
  • Page 29 1. Use the Find Feature to display the desired waypoint informa- tion page. 2. Highlight the “Delete” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER. Answer “Yes” to the pop-up prompt and press ENTER to delete. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Waypoint Symbols Chart...
  • Page 30 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Waypoints Location Moving a Waypoint Project Waypoint Projected Waypoint on Page the Map To Move a Waypoint on the Map Page: 1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to page 23.) 2.
  • Page 31 Using the Find Menu The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Cities, Exits and Marine Tide Stations which are included in the GPSmap 76C basemaps. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for and fi nd Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersections.

  • Page 32: Using Find

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find “Finding” icon displays while searching Pressing the FIND key with Find Menu displayed will take you to this page. Recent Finds List Searching for a location using Find By Name If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching.
  • Page 33 • If selecting an item to add to a list of points, these three buttons will be displayed. Save - save as a waypoint. Map - display on the Map Page. Use - insert into a list of points on a route. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Selected as a destination...
  • Page 34 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Waypoint Information Page Options include “Average Location” Find Map Database Item Information Page Options The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for using a Find Item as a tool for navigation. To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu: 1.
  • Page 35 • Add To Route - Include this item on a New Route or add it to an existing route. (See Using Routes page 45 on for details) GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find • View Sun and Moon - View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location.
  • Page 36 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Find Waypoints List Waypoint Information Page Waypoint Name and Symbol Waypoint Location Coordinates, Elevation and Depth (if Current Location applicable) Remove Waypoint View Waypoint on from List Map Page Searching for a Waypoint The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved waypoints.
  • Page 37 Searching for a Geocache The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache locations that have been either, created using the GPSmap 76C or down- loaded from your computer. A geocache location is actually a waypoint with a special geocache symbol assigned to give special significance and to allow it to be separated from others on the waypoints list.
  • Page 38 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Cities Options Select Maps Menu Options City Page Options Searching for a City The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the Find Cities mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed...
  • Page 39 The Exit Services Information Page displays the name of the service, its direction from the exit, and a list of the services available. At the bottom of these Information Pages are on-screen buttons for ‘Go To’, ‘Map’, and ‘Save’. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Find Exits List...
  • Page 40 The Find Marine Point feature allows you to search for the marine Tide Prediction Stations provided in the marine basemap contained in your GPSmap 76C . When detailed marine map data has been down- loaded from MapSource Marine Charts you can also view marine items such as marinas, navaids, wrecks, and obstructions.
  • Page 41 3. When the information page for a selected service displays, you can highlight each information category and press ENTER to display additional information. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Marine Services List Wrecks/Obstructions List...
  • Page 42 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Find Addresses Search Page Find Address Matches Address Information Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address within the coverage of downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street name, and city and the Find Feature will match that data with addresses in the map database.
  • Page 43 For name streets, like Main or Elm, enter the core name instead of “E”, “W”, etc., as the search will move faster. When done a list of matches appears below. Select one and press ENTER to display the Information Page. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Options...
  • Page 44 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Find Find POI Topic List Search Method Select Category Category List POI Information Page Searching for a Point of Interest You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you...

  • Page 45: The Main Menu

    • Calendar - An outdoor calendar with data access as well as waypoint association. • Alarm Clock - This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76C as an Alarm Clock. • Calculator - A standard or scientifi c calculator for measurement conversions, etc.

  • Page 46: Using Tracks

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Tracks Tracks Page with Saved Track Log Options Menu Track Log Setup Page Active Track Color Options Using a Track Log The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a Track Log. A track log contains infor- mation about points along its path, including time, position, elevation and depth (requires NMEA input, see page 48).
  • Page 47 Use the Panning Arrow to identify a point on the track that you want as the End Point and press ENTER. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page. (cont. on page 38) GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Tracks Save Track Page...
  • Page 48 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Tracks 151ST ST Saved Track Page Saved Track on the Map Page Area Calculation Option Start Calculation Stop Calculation Save Calculated Track 4. The Saved Track Page allows you to: Rename the track, view the track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the track (an area is defi...
  • Page 49 In order for a track profile to be created, you must be located within the geographic area supported by the DEM map data loaded on your GPSmap 76C. A Track Profile page displays when you select “Profile”. See page 77 for more information about MapSource U.S.
  • Page 50 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Tracks TracBack Page Create User Waypoint Prompt To Use the TracBack feature: 1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log displayed, highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to display the TracBack Page.

  • Page 51: Using Routes

    Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The GPSmap 76C stores 50 routes, each with up to 250 waypoints each. A route can be created and modifi...
  • Page 52 Methods of navigating to a destination: • When you activate the “Go To” button on the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu items, the GPSmap 76C creates a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location.
  • Page 53 ROCKER key Up and Down arrows. To exit the preview page, press the QUIT key. 6. To stop navigating, select “Stop Navigation” from the Map or Compass Page and press ENTER. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Routes This fi eld changes...
  • Page 54 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Using Routes Saved Routes Route Leg Transition Options Route on the map will transition to the next leg point when you are within a 1 mile radius of that point. Route Options To delete the route: Options 1.
  • Page 55 Route” option and press ENTER. To create a vertical profi le of the route: (Available only if Garmin MapSource DEM map data is used. See page 77 for details.) 1. Select “Profi le” and press ENTER to display the route profi le.

  • Page 56: The Highway Page

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation The Highway Page Highway Page with an Active Route Highway Page Options Menu Data Field Display Options The Highway Page Whenever navigating a route, the Highway Page will guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four user selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc.

  • Page 57: The Setup Menu

    The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSmap 76C to your personal preferences. Each selectable setup page is identified by an icon, which when highlighted displays the page when you press ENTER. To access the Setup Menu: 1.

  • Page 58: Interface Setup

    GARMIN - The proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC. GARMIN DGPS - The proprietary format used with a Garmin dif- ferential beacon receiver (e.g., GBR 21). Provides for tuning of the beacon receiver directly from the GPSmap 76C.
  • Page 59 ENTER. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER. 4. For Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER key to highlight “Beacon” and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER key to select “Scan” or “User” and press ENTER.

  • Page 60: Tones Setup

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Tones Setup Tones Sound when Page Sequence Setup Restores to original setting Page Sequence Setup Page Tones Setup The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features. To use the Tones Setup feature: highlighted 1.

  • Page 61: Map Setup

    Using the Map Setup Feature The map display for your GPSmap 76C is user confi gurable. A factory set of default settings currently control the Map Page display and may be satisfactory for your current requirements. The Map Setup pages allow...
  • Page 62 GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Map Setup The “General Settings” Map Setup Page The “Tracks Settings” Map Setup Page The “Points Settings” Map Setup Page Map Setup - General Settings The fi rst page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page.
  • Page 63 The last page of the Map Setup is the Marine Settings Page. Use this page to control the display of marine chart items when using downloaded marine charts (i.e. MapSource BlueChart ® marine mapping data). GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Map Setup The “Text Settings” Map Setup Page The “Map Information” Map Setup Page...

  • Page 64: Routing Setup

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Routing Setup Routing Setup Page Follow Road Options Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation.

  • Page 65: Geocache Setup

    Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website for details and how to download geocache locations from the internet (www.garmin.com). To use the Geocache Setup feature: 1.

  • Page 66: Time Setup

    4. Daylight Savings Time offers choices of Yes, No, and Auto. Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your GPSmap 76C. To use the Units Setup feature: 1. Access the Units Setup Page.

  • Page 67: Heading Setup

    2. Use the keypad at the base of the screen to enter your welcome message. Use the ROCKER key to select text and press ENTER to place text. 3. When completed, highlight “OK” on the keypad and press ENTER to close. GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Heading Setup Display Options...

  • Page 68: Proximity Waypoints

    GPSmap 76C GPS Navigation Proximity Waypoints Use the ENTER key to Review or Remove an entry. Proximity Waypoints List Selected Waypoint Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or otherwise to be avoided.

  • Page 69: Section 4: Gps Features

    6. To view other calendar formats, Sun and Moon or Hunt and Fish extended data for a specifi c date and location, press the MENU key and use the ROCKER key to make your choice. GPSmap 76C GPS Features Calendar...

  • Page 70: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Calculator Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 76C as an alarm clock. You can choose from different alarm tones, and use the “Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes.

  • Page 71: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76C as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You may also have the unit record the lap time based on distance. To start the stopwatch: 1. Use the ROCKER key to highlight the ‘Start’ fi eld and then press ENTER.

  • Page 72: Sun And Moon Tables

    GPSmap 76C GPS Features Sun and Moon Tables Location Options Sun and Moon The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time, date and location on Earth.

  • Page 73: Hunt And Fish Tables

    ENTER. The Location fi eld will now display the name of the fi nd item. 4. To return to the current date, press MENU and then ENTER. GPSmap 76C GPS Features Hunt and Fish Tables Hunt and Fish Page...

  • Page 74: Gps Enhanced Games

    Unopened Symbol Games The GPSmap 76C provides games as an entertainment feature. Several of these games employ GPS as a virtual component in the play. To select and play a game: 1. Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the Games icon.

  • Page 75: Virtua Maze

    (about the size of an American football field). The difficulty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard. These levels deter- mine how often Gekos appear. The pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels increase. GPSmap 76C GPS Features GPS Enhanced Games...

  • Page 76: Gps Features

    GPSmap 76C GPS Features GPS Enhanced Games Nibbons In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” will grow. You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will lose a life.

  • Page 77: Non-Enhanced Game

    To defeat the dragon, use ENTER to place an arrow in a shaded platform. Use the ROCKER key to point and ENTER to shoot. GPSmap 76C GPS Features Non-Enhanced Game Game Symbols Pit Warning...

  • Page 78: Section 5: Appendices

    Marine Mount Kit - Allows installation on a boat. Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit - Allows installation on bicycle handlebar. Battery Pack - Rechargeable, NiMH, AA battery kit, USA receptacle. For a complete list of available accessories for use with GPSmap 76C, refer to the Garmin web site: http://garmin.com/products/gpsmap76c/...
  • Page 79 GPSmap 76C Installing the Carry Lanyard and Accessory Ports Appendices External Antenna Connector MCX (under weather cover) Accessories Back of GPSmap 76C Auto Navigation Kit USB Connector (under Marine Mount Kit weather cover) Power/Data Cable Connector Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit...

  • Page 80: Specifcations

    GPSmap 76C Appendices Specifi cations GPSmap 76C PHYSICAL Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) Size: 6.2”H x 2.7”W x 1.4”D Weight: 7.6 ounces (153 g) with batteries installed Display: 1.5”W x 2.2”H, 256-color, high resolution, transrefl...
  • Page 81 Up to 30 hours (typical use) Specifi cations subject to change without notice. 1. The temperature rating to the GPSmap 76C may exceed the usable range of some batter- ies. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 2. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program.

  • Page 82: Data Field Defi Nitions

    Data Field Options option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSmap 76C. Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Bearing - The compass direction from your current position to a destina- tion point.
  • Page 83 GPSmap 76C Appendices Glide Ratio Dest - The glide ratio required to descend from your pres- Data Field Options ent position and elevation to the destination’ s elevation. Heading - Your direction of travel as indicated by a compass, in degrees or cardinal letters (N,S,E,W).
  • Page 84 GPSmap 76C Appendices Sunrise - The time of sunrise for the current date and location. Data Field Options Sunset - The time of sunset for the current date and location. Time To Destination - The estimated time enroute to your final destina- tion, if you maintain your current speed and course.
  • Page 85 Water Speed - The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76C is used to calculate your current speed over water. Water Temperature - The temperature of water at a measured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76C.

  • Page 86: Connecting The Gpsmap 76C To A Computer

    User’ s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs. To connect to your computer using the USB connector: 1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 76C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable (provided with the unit) into the matching port.

  • Page 87: Downloading Mapsource Map Data

    Find features and mapping capability. The GPSmap 76C accepts up to 115 MB of map data from most MapSource products. It is not possible to transfer 3rd party maps into Garmin products.

  • Page 88: Utc Offset Chart

    GPSmap 76C Appendices UTC Offset Chart Longitudinal Zone Offset E007.5° to E022.5° +01.00 E022.5° to E037.5° +02.00 E052.5° to E067.5° +03.00 E067.5° to E082.5° +04.00 E082.5° to E097.5° +05.00 E097.5° to E112.5° +06.00 E112.5° to E122.5° +07.00 E122.5° to E127.5°...

  • Page 89: Map Datums And Position Formats

    Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSmap 76C can be set to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map,...

  • Page 90: Waas And Dgps

    GPSmap 76C Appendices WAAS and DGPS What is WAAS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space- based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations (see DGPS below).

  • Page 91: Wiring Diagram

    GPS receiver. The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSmap 76C and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. NMEA 0183 Version 3.01 Approved Sentences: GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG,...

  • Page 92: Index

    GPSmap 76C Appendices Index Accessories 68 Data Fields 11, 15, 45, 46 Accuracy Circle 9 Data Field Defi nitions 72 Activate a Route 42 Date and Time Setup 56, 78 Alarm Clock 60 Detail, Map 52 Arrow, Panning 9 Differential GPS (DGPS) 61-62...
  • Page 93 Software Version (Operating) 47 Unit i.d. 47 Specifi cations 70 Units of Measure 56 Stop Navigation 10, 14, 43 Units Page 56 GPSmap 76C Appendices Index User Waypoint Symbol 17 UTC Offset 56, 77 View Waypoints on Route 41, 45...

  • Page 94: Limited Warranty

    This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, 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, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 96 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin web site at www.garmin.com © Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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