About This Manual - Garmin West Marine 276C Plus Owner's Manual

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Thank you for choosing the 276C Plus, which utilizes the proven
performance of Garmin
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unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile
navigation device. Take a moment to compare the contents of this
package with the packing list on the outside of the box; if any pieces
are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.

About This Manual

To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read
this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This
manual is organized into the following eleven sections:
The Introduction contains the Table of Contents. The Getting
Started section provides an overview of the unit, how to turn the
unit on, and how to simulate navigation.
The Basic Operation in the Sea Modes section provides you with
information about navigating with the 276C Plus in the sea modes:
Powerboat and Sailboat. The Pages and Features of the Sea Modes
section reviews the main pages and features in sea modes, such as
using DSC and Man OverBoard.
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GPS and full-featured mapping to create an
The Basic Operation in the Land Modes section provides you with
information about navigating with the 276C Plus in Automotive
mode and Off Road mode. The Pages and Features of the Land
Modes section reviews, in detail, the main pages and features in
Automotive mode and Off Road mode, such as the Trip Computer.
The Additional Page and Features section describes pages and
features found in the Main Menu.
To learn how to change the settings of the 276C Plus, read the
Customizing Your 276C Plus section.
If you have a Garmin GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to your
276C Plus, refer to the Setting Up and Using Sonar section.
The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories,
maintenance information, and other product information. Read the
Safety Information for information about installing and using
your 276C Plus safely and responsibly.
An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.
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