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Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 276C ® chartplotting receiver owner’s manual...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 3 The Main Menu section describes features found on the Main Menu, and information on how to change settings. The Setting Up and Using Sonar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module with your GPSMAP 276C. The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance information, and other product information.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Battery Warnings ... vi Getting Started ...1 Unit Overview ... 1 Charging the GPSMAP 276C ... 2 Turning Your GPSMAP 276C On or Off... 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Volume ... 3 Getting Satellite Signals ... 4 Using the GPSMAP 276C ... 8 Using Simulator Mode ...
  • Page 5 Setting Up and Using Sonar ...89 Showing Sonar on the Map Page ... 89 Using the Sonar Page ... 90 Setting Up Sonar ... 94 Understanding Sonar ... 98 GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ntroductIon Appendix ...101 Specifications ... 101 Optional Accessories ... 102 Installation Information ...

  • Page 6: Caring For The Gpsmap 276C

    Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that might damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 276C screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.

  • Page 7: Warnings

    WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. See GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual •...

  • Page 8: Important Information

    And Important Information 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 governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Unit Overview The GPSMAP 276C is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator—perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in basemap, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions.

  • Page 10: Charging The Gpsmap 276C

    When you turn on the GPSMAP 276C the power source indicator on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off battery power ( that the unit is charging (...

  • Page 11: Turning Your Gpsmap 276C On Or Off

    Turning Your GPSMAP 276C On or Off Before you turn on your GPSMAP 276C, be sure the antenna is up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals.

  • Page 12: Getting Satellite Signals

    AtellIte IgnAls Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 276C, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 276C is getting satellite signals, the GPS page shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites”.

  • Page 13: Receiver Status

    • Green signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. When the GPSMAP 276C collects the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit then updates the location, date, and time.

  • Page 14: Gps Tips

    • The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended. • To learn about GPS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 15 • Press twice to open the Main Menu. POWER Key • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ettIng tArted sIng the IN and OUT Keys •...

  • Page 16: Using The Gpsmap 276C

    Using the GPSMAP 276C The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 276C is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen.

  • Page 17: Selecting Options And Entering Data

    Selecting an option from an options menu Selecting an option from an options menu 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to the option you want to select. 3. Press ENTER to select the feature. Another window with more options might appear. If so, select an option, and press ENTER again. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ettIng tArted To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page. To select an on-screen button: On a page with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to highlight an on-screen button, and press ENTER.

  • Page 18: Restoring Default Settings

    Track, Alarms, Display, Sound, and Setup. For more information about the Main Menu, see the “Main Menu” section beginning on page To restore default settings: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab, and then press MENU to open the options menu. Setup Tab Options Menu 3. Highlight Restore Default, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: Using The Main Menu

    Using the Main Menu Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 276C to access various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main Menu. For more information, see the “Main...

  • Page 20: Using Simulator Mode

    NOTE: Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.

  • Page 21: Marine Mode

    2. Select Automotive or Marine, and press ENTER. Marine Mode Pages Marine Mode has five main pages: Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data. If you have a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sonar Module connected to the GPSMAP 276C, a Sonar Page is available.

  • Page 22: Navigating To A Destination

    Navigate Track (TracBack)—allows you to select a saved track to navigate. You can also start a saved track through the Track tab on the Main Menu. For information about tracks, see MOB (Man OverBoard)—creates a MOB waypoint and navigates to that location. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual page...
  • Page 23 3. Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page. To stop navigation: 1. While navigating to a point, press NAV. 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Resume Navigation, and press ENTER to resume navigation. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne To start a new route using the Find Menu: 1. Press the NAV key to open the Navigate Menu. 2. Highlight Go To Point (or New Route when in Automotive Mode), and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER.
  • Page 24 MOB symbol is created, and the unit begins actively navigating to “Finding an that point. Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and can be deleted like any other waypoint. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Finding An Item

    Follow the directions on page 16 to search for an item and route to GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Finding an Item From Another Location You can use the Find Menu to center your search around an item you just found. For example, you search for Entertainment and the search shows a “Chili’s”...
  • Page 26 The Recently Found Page shows a list of the items you have searched for or gone to recently. To view recently found items: 1. Press FIND. The Find Menu appears. 2. Highlight Recently Found, and press ENTER to open the list of recently found items. 3. Press MENU to show the options menu. 4. Select Show Find History to view the list of items you have searched for recently. Select Show Go To History to view the list of items for which you have recently created a Go To (Go To History). 5. Highlight Remove Point, and press ENTER to delete the selected recently found point. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Find Menu Options

    Map Feature Information Page 2. Press QUIT or PAGE to exit the information page. You can also highlight one of the on-screen buttons, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Find Menu Options To view additional Find Menu options, press FIND, and then press MENU. The following options are available: • Enable Auto Arrange—automatically arranges the Find Menu.

  • Page 28: Creating And Using Routes

    Creating and Using Routes The GPSMAP 276C allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. Creating a New Route Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the Find Menu, or by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page.

  • Page 29: Navigating A Saved Route

    3. Highlight a previously saved route, and press ENTER. Select a route from list Select the route you want to take. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change the name, and review route points of a selected route.
  • Page 30 You can review each point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. To add points to the route: 1. Select the Route tab on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight a route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the spot in the route that you want to add the new point. (The new point is added before the highlighted route point). 4. Press MENU. 5. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens for you to search for and select the point you want to add to the route. Route Review Page 6. On the Point Review Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER to add the new point to the route. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 31 5. Use the ROCKER to drag the route to the new point location, and press ENTER. Editing the route on the map 6. Repeat steps 4 through 5 until all points are added to the route. You can enter information about your trip so the GPSMAP 276C can estimate information about your trip. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne To plan your route: 1. Open the Route Review Page options menu.

  • Page 32: Creating And Using Waypoints

    ENTER to set the route leg transition (or waypoint transition). Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 276C leads you to the next point on your route. When you select Manual, you can transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route.

  • Page 33: Marking Your Present Location

    You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you see a highlighted description of that item. The GPSMAP 276C uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint.

  • Page 34: Creating A Waypoint By Entering Coordinates

    After you create and store a waypoint, you can modify, review, rename, move, or delete it at any time using the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit Pages. To access the Waypoint Review Page: Highlight a waypoint on the Map Page, and then press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page. If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart g2 feature, the Waypoint Review Page might include additional tabs containing information about other features at that location. Waypoint Review Page GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Adding A Waypoint To A Route

    When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route opens. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route destination. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne reAtIng And To add a waypoint to the end of the route: 1. Open the Waypoint Edit Page, and press MENU to open the...

  • Page 36: Projecting A Waypoint

    To create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint. The new waypoint uses the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last known location as the default location. 2. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select a waypoint. Press ENTER. 3. Press MENU to open the Waypoint Page options menu. 4. Highlight Project Location, and press ENTER. Project Location Menu Enter the distance, bearing, and location. 5. To change the location from which you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the From field, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 37: Editing A Waypoint

    The number of stored and available waypoints is shown at the bottom of the User sub tab. Stored waypoints are arranged in alphanumeric order. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne reAtIng And User Sub Tab To navigate (Go To) a waypoint from the Points tab: 1. Select the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight...

  • Page 38: Organizing Waypoints Into Categories

    1. From any of the waypoint pages or the Points tab, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Select Edit Categories, and press ENTER. Name field 3. Highlight Add, and press ENTER. Adding a new category 4. Use the ROCKER to enter a name for the category. 5. Highlight Save, and press ENTER. To assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the Waypoint Edit Page. (You can also change the category on the New Waypoint Page.) 2. Select the Category field, and press ENTER. 3. Select the category to which you want to assign the waypoint, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Deleting Waypoints

    1. With the Waypoint Categories window open, highlight the category you want to delete, and press MENU. 2. Select Delete Category, and press ENTER. Waypoint Categories Options Menu 3. Press ENTER again to finish deleting the category. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Deleting Waypoints Select the You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list on the Points tab category to or from the Waypoint Page.

  • Page 40: Proximity Points

    Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points, use caution when navigating in these areas. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest proximity waypoint. To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the Proximity sub tab. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 41 Find Menu opens. 2. Select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu. 3. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to select the point. The distance field is now highlighted. Press ENTER to begin entering the proximity radius. 4. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value (up to 99.99 units), and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne reAtIng And To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: 1. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select the Proximity sub tab. 2. Highlight the proximity waypoint to clear, and press MENU. Proximity Points Tab Options Menu 3. To clear a single alarm, highlight Remove Point, and press...

  • Page 42: Managing Your Tracks

    Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, and includes both time and location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 276C gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points.
  • Page 43 Clearing the track log 3. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. To save the entire track log: 1. Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the Active sub tab. 2. Select Save, and press ENTER. A message appears asking if you want to save the entire track. 3. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne To save a portion of the track log: 1. Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the Active sub tab. 2. Select Save, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight No, and press ENTER when a message appears. 4. Select a beginning point, and press ENTER.

  • Page 44: Saved Tracks

    Delete All—erases all tracks from the unit’s memory. To edit a track: 1. Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu, and then select the Saved sub tab. 2. Select a track to edit, and press ENTER. Track Review Page 3. Highlight the Name field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to change the name, and press ENTER. 4. Select a different display color to show the track on the map. 5. Highlight the box next to Show on Map, and press ENTER to show the track on the map. 6. To begin a TracBack, highlight TracBack, and press ENTER. 7. To view the track on the map, highlight Map, and press ENTER. Press QUIT to return to the Track tab. 8. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to save your changes. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Navigating A Saved Track

    GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne TracBack Tips When a TracBack is initiated, the GPSMAP 276C divides the track into segments called legs. Up to 300 temporary turns are created to mark the most significant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

  • Page 46: Marine Mode

    Page is available when a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module is connected. Map Page When you turn on the GPSMAP 276C, the Map Page appears after the unit acquires a satellite signal. The position marker your current location on the map.
  • Page 47 To set up the page layout: 1. Press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Page Layout, and press ENTER. Selecting the page layout. 3. Select a page layout option, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne To change a data field: 1. Press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the data field to change, and press ENTER.
  • Page 48 4. Highlight a setting, and press ENTER. Viewing Additional Map Data Use the Map information page to view the data loaded on your GPSMAP 276C unit and data card. To review/change map information: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU. 2. Highlight Map Information, and press ENTER. The first page shows the map families stored on the data card and unit and whether they are shown on the Map Page.

  • Page 49: Map Orientation

    To select a map zoom range (zoom in and out): Press the OUT key to zoom out, press the IN key to zoom in. The GPSMAP 276C has a built-in worldwide database, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the BlueChart g2 or MapSource data. The GPSMAP 276C shows cartography as long as chart information is available for the zoom scale you selected.

  • Page 50: Panning The Map

    When the arrow is stationary, fixed coordinates appear in the position field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as you move. When you zoom in pan mode, the arrow stays centered on the screen. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Clearing Unwanted Details From The Map

    2. Press ENTER to view more information about the point. The information and on-screen buttons shown vary depending on the type of item selected. In some cases, additional information tabs appear at the top of the information page or Waypoint Page. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information. 4. Select an on-screen button, and press ENTER. Map Feature Information Page Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map You can remove items from the Map Page (declutter the display) to remove unwanted items.

  • Page 52: Measuring Distance

    To measure the bearing/distance between two points: 1. On the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An on- screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point that you want to measure from), and press ENTER. A push pin icon marks the starting point. 4. Move the arrow to the point of which you want to measure. The bearing and distance from the reference point and arrow coordinates appear in the data window at the top of the screen. Push pn indicating the beginning point of the measurement Measure Distance GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual End point of measurement, labeled ENT...

  • Page 53: Compass Page

    GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up, and then continue in that direction.

  • Page 54: Using The Marine Timer

    4-minute preparation countdown, and finally a 1-minute final countdown. Then during the race, mariners might want to count up to keep track of their time. You can use your GPSMAP 276C to perform each of these different countdowns. To open the Marine Timer: 1. Press MENU on the Compass Page.
  • Page 55 If you want to change the length of time and the behavior of the timer, open the Timers Setup tab on the Main Menu. NOTE: You can set the timer countdown for up to 60 minutes. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne To set the Marine Timer: 1. Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu, and then select...

  • Page 56: Highway Page

    Nearby waypoints not in the active route can also be shown. You can zoom in or out to show a larger or smaller view of the highway. To change the highway perspective scale: 1. Press IN to zoom in; press OUT to zoom out. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 57 To show and select the Highway Page Options: 1. Press PAGE repeatedly until the Highway Page appears. 2. Press MENU. 3. Highlight an option, and press ENTER. Highway Page Options Menu GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne The following options are available from the Highway Page options menu: Set Up Page Layout—selects the page layout.

  • Page 58: Active Route Page

    Active Route Page When you are navigating a route using your GPSMAP 276C, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, course, distance, and several other fields of information. The current destination point, or active point, is marked with an arrow icon.

  • Page 59: Position Data Page

    Your present locaton is 5.6 nm west of Coronado, CA Position Data Page GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ArIne Position Data Page Options Press MENU to open the Position Data Page options menu. Change Nearest Type—specifies the type of item used as the nearest item (shown in the lower-left data field).

  • Page 60: Automotive Mode

    Ages This section discusses some of the more common Automotive operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 276C in Automotive Mode. Please note that many common operations, such as marking a waypoint and creating a route, are performed the same way as in Marine Mode.

  • Page 61: Navigating To A Destination

    Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to your destination in Automotive Mode using the Map Page. As you travel, your GPSMAP 276C guides you to your destination with voice prompts, arrows, and directions along the top of the screen. When you are actively navigating, you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page.

  • Page 62: Stopping And Resuming Navigation

    When navigating to a point, you can stop navigation. For example, if you are on a long car trip, but you want to stop for dinner, you can stop navigation and resume after dinner. To stop navigation: 1. While navigating to a point, press NAV. 2. Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. 3. To resume, highlight Resume Navigation, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 2. Highlight New Route, and press ENTER. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. (You can also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or Exits from this list. The steps vary only slightly from those listed for waypoints.) 4. Select a waypoint from the list, and press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page. 5. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER to begin navigation. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual utoMotIve To go to a destination using the Find Menu: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight a category, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER, and use the ROCKER to begin entering the letters contained in the item name. The list begins to sort by the items which contain the letters you are entering. Press ENTER when finished.

  • Page 64: Editing Your Route

    You can also add stops along your trip, called Via Points. While navigating, press NAV to open the Navigate Menu. Navigate Menu in Automotive Mode While navigating a course GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Entering Custom Avoids

    GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual utoMotIve Creating a Detour If there is road construction or some other form of a detour while navigating a route, you can have your GPSMAP 276C create a detour route for you. To create a detour: 1. While navigating a course, press NAV.
  • Page 66 Showing the original route without Via Points 4. From the pop-up window, highlight either Use Map or Use Find Menu, and press ENTER. 5. If you selected Use Map, use the ROCKER to select an item on the map, and press ENTER. If you selected Use Find Menu, select an item from the Find Menu as discussed in the “Finding an Item” beginning on page 17. Remember you can press MENU while the Find Menu is open to find an item near another location, such as the destination. The new point is added to the route as shown on the Add/Edit Vias Page. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have added all of the Via Points that you want. Highlight Done, and press ENTER to apply the new Via Points to the route. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Following An Automotive Route

    Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 276C guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. Track Your Progress with the Map Page You can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Your route is shown with a magenta line.

  • Page 68: Automotive Mode

    • Show and hide the heading line from the options menu. • Use the ROCKER to measure the distance between two objects on the map. • Change the page layout and data fields to customize the Map Page. Data fields Map zoom range Map Page GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Current Route Page

    Current Route Page Whenever you start a route in the GPSMAP 276C in Automotive Mode, the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.

  • Page 70: Trip Computer Page

    Trip Computer Page Reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 276C turned on in order to receive satellites. This allows the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

  • Page 71: Main Menu

    • Calendar—view sun/moon and hunting/fishing information for a specific day. • Celestial—view tide, hunting & fishing, and sun & moon information. • Message—view system generated messages. • Display—adjust backlighting and page display. • Sound—customize GPSMAP 276C sounds. • Setup—adjust system settings.

  • Page 72: Gps Tab

    Use the Route tab to create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. See the “Creating and Using beginning on page 20 for more information about routes. Main Menu—Route Tab GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Routes” section...

  • Page 73: Points Tab

    Proximity Sub Tab Use the Proximity sub tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Track Tab Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use.

  • Page 74: Dsc Tab

    DSC Page Understanding Distress Calls With your GPSMAP 276C properly connected to a VHF radio with DSC output, you can receive any DSC distress call within range. An alert message appears and a tone sounds when a distress call is received.
  • Page 75 2. Highlight the call you want to review. 3. Press ENTER to open the DSC Entry Review Page. DSC Entry Review Page GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual DSC Call List The Call List sub tab shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left unattended. The Call List only shows the most recent call from a vessel.

  • Page 76: Receiving A Position Report Or Distress Call

    To add a new directory entry: 1. Open the DSC Directory on the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the first blank space in the directory list, and press ENTER. Press MENU, highlight New Item, and press ENTER. 3. Enter the MMSI number, the name, and any comments. 4. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Blank entry. Press ENTER to add a DSC directory entry.

  • Page 77: Setting Up Dsc

    Another way to input a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report Pages. The name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units. Only the MMSI numbers are sent to other non-Garmin DSC users.

  • Page 78: Sonar Tab

    “Setting Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings. When an alarm goes off, page 89 for more the alarm message appears on the GPSMAP 276C and the unit emits five (5) beeps. To set an alarm: 1. Highlight the Alarms tab on the Main Menu. 2. Select the alarm to set, and press ENTER.

  • Page 79: System Alarms

    Clock—sets an alarm based on the unit’s clock. Select On, and then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound. The GPSMAP 276C must be on for the clock alarm to work. Ext. (External) Voltage—sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a specified amount.

  • Page 80: Calendar Tab

    MENU on any of the calendar views to open the options menu. To view the Sun & Moon or Hunt & Fish sub tab, highlight View Sun and Moon or View Hunt and Fish, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Sunrse and sunset tmes...

  • Page 81: Celestial Tab

    Days with added points or routes are shown highlighted in green. Icons for the points and routes assigned to the date are shown along the bottom of the screen. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Celestial Tab The Celestial tab shows tide information, sun and moon information, and hunting and fishing information.

  • Page 82: Tide Sub Tab

    2. Enter the date with the ROCKER, and press ENTER. You can also use the zoom IN and OUT keys to view information for another date. Press and hold IN or OUT to scroll quickly through dates. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit shows the chart for the date you entered or selected. To use the current date again, highlight the On (Date) field. Press MENU, highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 83 You can also use the play, fast forward, and stop buttons to view an animation of the Sun & Moon sub tab. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual To view sun and moon information for a different date: 1. Highlight the Date field, and press ENTER.
  • Page 84 Hunt & Fish Sub Tab To view hunt and fish information for a different date: 1. Highlight the Date field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to change the digits of the date. You can also use the zoom IN and OUT keys to view information for another date. Press and hold IN or OUT to scroll quickly through dates. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit shows the information for the date you entered. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Message Tab

    Message Tab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by the GPSMAP 276C. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of messages on the Log sub tab. Use the Log Filter sub tab to show only the message types that you want to view.

  • Page 86: Display Tab

    Main Menu—indicates whether the Main Menu tabs contain text and icons (default) or text tabs only. Color Mode—sets the display to Day, Night, or Auto color mode. Select Auto to automatically switch from day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 87: Sound Tab

    Backlight Intensity—turns the backlight up or down. Press right on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or left to decrease. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Sound Tab Use the Sound tab to customize the sounds made by your GPSMAP 276C.

  • Page 88: Setup Tab

    Setup Tab To customize how your GPSMAP 276C looks, use the System tab to adjust certain system settings. System Sub Tab Use the System sub tab to control settings for system mode, speed filter, language, and external power. To access the System sub tab: 1. Select the Setup tab on the Main Menu.
  • Page 89 • Off Road—creates a direct line from your current location to your destination. This is useful when traveling outside of the detailed map coverage area or where no roads exist. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Ask My Preference—determines whether you are asked to select a Route Preference before route calculations.
  • Page 90 You can also Reset the timer and turn it Off. Enter a time to use when counting up or down. Marine—appears on the Compass Page in Marine Mode. Since Midnight—shows the time the unit was turned on since midnight. To reset, select All Unit Defaults on the System sub tab. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 91 2. Select the Time sub tab. Time Sub Tab Time Zone—choose the time zone for your city so the GPSMAP 276C shows the correct local time. Select Other to enter a UTC Offset. If the wrong date appears, press MENU, highlight Set Date, and press ENTER.

  • Page 92: Location Sub Tab

    You must update the magnetic variation as your location changes. Failure to update this setting can result in substantial differences between the information shown on your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 93 1. Highlight one of the Welcome Message fields, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to enter information in the fields. You do not need to enter information in every field. When finished, press ENTER again. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual 3. To show the welcome message when you turn on your GPSMAP 276C, highlight the Show at Power-up check box, and press ENTER to select it. To hide the welcome information at start-up, clear the check mark.
  • Page 94 If you select GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format, you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 276C using the COM 1 sub tab. You can have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal, or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit, and the information is used to tune the beacon receiver.
  • Page 95 The Status field shows one of the following: COM 1 sub tab wth GARMIN DGPS selected • Tuning—the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning—the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates.

  • Page 96: Advanced Nmea Output Setup

    Use the Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page to set the output rate, change the precision of the Lat/Lon minutes, set Waypoint IDs to names or numbers, and turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE).

  • Page 97: Setting Up And Using Sonar

    SInG This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 276C when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module.

  • Page 98: Using The Sonar Page

    Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 276C becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer, a “Sonar Turned Off” message appears across the Sonar Page. The Sonar Page appears only if a GSD 20 or GSD 21 has ever been attached or when the unit is in Simulator Mode.
  • Page 99 You can also press MENU and highlight a shortcut setting to quickly change to commonly used settings and values. Press ENTER to accept the new setting (or press QUIT to cancel) and return to the Sonar Page. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ettIng P And sIng...
  • Page 100 The Noise Reject can be turned Off, set to Normal (automatically adjusts for optimum viewing), or to a fixed 1–100% setting. When setting the Noise Reject, remember that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to show fish or structures. for more information. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 101: Resizing The Split Screen

    1. From the Sonar Page split screen, press MENU. 2. Highlight Size Split, and press ENTER. 3. Move the horizontal double-arrow left or right using the ROCKER until the vertical width line shows, then press ENTER. 4. If you want to cancel this operation, press QUIT or press MENU, highlight Stop Resizing, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ettIng P And sIng onAr Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page You can show the pointer (arrow) to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints.

  • Page 102: Setting Up Sonar

    The Keel Offset is reflected in the depth reading. Transducer—select the type of transducer that you are using. If you are using a speed-capable transducer/sensor, select Temp, Spd. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Calibrating The Water Speed

    1. On the Setup sub tab, highlight the Calibrate Water Speed button, and press ENTER. 2. Bring the boat to a cruising speed. Both the top ground and uncalibrated water speeds are shown at the bottom of the calibration window. Note your top speed, then stop the boat, and press ENTER. NOTE: You must have a transducer with a built-in speed sensor or a separate compatible speed sensor. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual ettIng P And sIng Calibrating the Water Speed 3. By default, the top ground speed is automatically shown. If a ground speed is not available, the top uncalibrated water speed is used instead. If the new speed is correct, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

  • Page 104: Setting Up The Sonar Display

    Background Color—select the color for the Sonar Page and the sonar on the Map Split Page. Whte background Temperature graph Graphic flasher Sonar Page with the Sonar Display settings changed GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Color bar Depth scale n corners...

  • Page 105: Viewing The Temperature

    Setup sub tab. NOTE: You must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information. To access the Temperature sub tab: 1. Highlight the Sonar tab on the Main Menu.

  • Page 106: Understanding Sonar

    The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module and then to the GPSMAP 276C to be processed and shown. The underwater data is shown on the Sonar display in the order that it is returned;...

  • Page 107: Transducer Coverage

    6-foot diameter 40° Cone Angle (50 kHz) 10° Cone Angle (200 kHz) circle at a 30-foot depth. Dual frequency mode combines both frequencies to get the best coverage area and contour/depth readings. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 108 Thermoclines are shown as the weakest colors. One of the unique features offered by Garmin is See-Thru technology, which allows the GPSMAP 276C to hear both weak and strong signals simultaneously so it can identify fish returns under the toughest conditions, such as suspended in thermoclines or even hiding near structures.

  • Page 109: Appendix

    5 to 15 hours depending on the backlight setting Source: 11–35 VDC Fuse: 3AG - 1.5 Amp GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver Acquisition Times: Approximately 15 seconds (warm start) Approximately 45 seconds (cold start) Approximately 5 minutes (First Time/ AutoLocate™)

  • Page 110: Optional Accessories

    Programmable Data Cards: Blank data cards available in various sizes. Download detailed map data from MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card, either directly through your GPSMAP 276C using the PC USB cable, the optional PC Interface cable, or with the optional USB Data Card Programmer.

  • Page 111: Installation Information

    GPSMAP 276C to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 276C to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below and to the right indicates the appropriate harness connections.

  • Page 112: Information About Usb Drivers

    Connecting Your GPSMAP 276C to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 276C to your computer using the supplied USB cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port.

  • Page 113: Using Ximage For Customized Waypoint Icons

    Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 276C uses an optional Garmin data card to show digital charts and maps. Install the data card in the card slot located on the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time, whether the unit is on or off.
  • Page 114 BNC connector is exposed and ready for use with an external antenna. For information on connecting an external antenna to the GPSMAP 276C, refer to the installation instructions that came with the antenna. To remove the GPS antenna: 1. Remove the external power cable from the connector on the...

  • Page 115: Satellite Information

    DGPS signals; a beacon receiver compatible with the RTCM format sentences supported by your Garmin GPS is needed to use DGPS. Refer to the United States Coast Guard’s Web site (www.navcen.uscg.gov/) for locations and status of the differential stations.

  • Page 116: What Is Waas

    SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your Garmin GPSMAP 276C in regions that are not supported by ground stations might not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.

  • Page 117: Loran Td Setup

    Setup TD field, the active waypoint information reflects those changes. Because the GPSMAP 276C does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory.
  • Page 118 TD coordinate anywhere in the world. You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information, read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 119: Map Datums And Location Formats

    Every chart has a map datum reference, and you can set the GPSMAP 276C to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the map to ensure the most accurate navigation.

  • Page 120: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    Coast Guard when used in an emergency distress call. To obtain a MMSI number, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). Garmin does not supply this number! For more information regarding MMSI numbers, visit www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/mmsi.htm.

  • Page 121: How Are Mmsi Assignments Obtained

    DSC support. Any DSC- equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the call. When the GPSMAP 276C is connected to a VHF with DSC support, the GPS unit shows a call list, log, and a directory. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other.

  • Page 122: Messages

    Memory Full—unit memory is full, no further data can be saved. Memory (RAM) Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Memory (ROM) Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with your unit.
  • Page 123 Shallow Water—the water is shallower than the amount set in the Shallow Water Alarm. Sonar Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with the unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Sunrise, Switching to Day Mode—the unit is switching to Day Mode. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Sunset, Switching to Night Mode—the unit is switching to Night Mode.

  • Page 124: Data Field Options

    Elevation—the altitude (height) above or below mean sea level (MSL). GPS Status—the current status of the GPS receiver, such as “3D GPS.” Location (Lat/Lon)—your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates. Location (Selected)—your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon).
  • Page 125 Appears as Move Timer. Trip Timer (Total)—the total time the unit has been tracking since the trip computer was reset. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Ttl Avg Spd—see Trip Avg. Speed (Total). Turn—the distance between Bearing (BRG) and Track (TRG). L indicates you should turn left.

  • Page 126: Software License Agreement

    United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not...

  • Page 127: Limited Warranty

    NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 128: Fcc Compliance

    Hereby, Garmin, declares that this GPSMAP 276C is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 129: Index

    30 Waypoint 30, 31 attention tone 79 CDI. See Course Deviation Indicator AutoLocate 5 GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual Celestial Tab 73 Hunt & Fish sub tab 76 data card 42, 105 Sun & Moon sub tab 75 information 19, 40...
  • Page 130 See MMSI Display tab 78 marking a waypoint 9, 28 DSC tab 66 underwater 93 GPS tab 64 mayday 69, 113 Message tab 77 measuring distance 44 Points tab 65 messages 114, 116 Message Tab 77 GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 131 82 proximity 32 on-screen button 8 alarms 32 points tab 32 waypoint 33 GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual save this route 61 saving the current route 61 recalculating 82 saving tracks 35, 36, 37 receiver not usable 5...
  • Page 132 Wide Area Augmentation System. view details 43 See WAAS voice language 79 volume 3, 79 xImage 105 WAAS 80, 103, 108 zoom 41 Warning Page 3 water immersion iv water speed 95 calibrating 95 water temp 72 GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 134 (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com January 2009 Part Number 190-00335-00 Rev. E Printed in Taiwan...

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