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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 76Cx ® mapping gps owner’s manual Shown with optional MapSource data. ®...
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx. The GPSMAP 76Cx uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About This Manual ...i Manual Conventions ... i Software License Agreement ...v Product Registration ...v Contact Garmin ... v Caring for the GPSMAP 76Cx ...vi Cleaning the Case ... vi Cleaning the Screen ... vi Storage ... vi Water Immersion ... vi Warning ...vii...
  • Page 5 Using Additional Map Data ... 39 Changing the Zoom Range ... 40 Map Orientation ... 40 Map Page Options ... 40 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual NTRODUCTION Guidance Text ... 41 Setting up the Map Page ... 42 Measuring Distance ... 46 Turning Declutter On or Off ...
  • Page 6 Power ... 76 Accuracy ... 76 Interfacing ...77 Optional Accessories ...78 Connecting Your GPSMAP 76Cx to a Computer ... Map Datums and Location Formats ...80 What Are Map Datums? ... 80 What is a Location Format? ... 80 Loran TD Setup ... 81 What is WAAS/EGNOS? ...82...

  • Page 7: Software License Agreement

    Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ Contact Garmin If you should encounter any difficulty while using your GPSMAP 76Cx, or if you have any questions, in the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone: 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020, Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM Central Time;...

  • Page 8: Caring For The Gpsmap 76Cx

    Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 76Cx 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 9: Warning

    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 being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 10: Caution

    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 11: Getting Started

    Unit Overview Internal antenna Interface keys GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ETTING TARTED ETTING TARTED VERVIEW Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (under weather cap) Battery compartment cover Battery compartment locking D-ring External Data/Auxilary Power Port (under weather cap) USB connector port (under weather cap)
  • Page 12 TARTED VERVIEW Installing the Batteries, MicroSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76Cx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See page 57 for information on setting the battery type.

  • Page 13: Using The Gpsmap 76Cx Keypad

    Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad IN/OUT Zoom Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. • Press to scroll up or down a list on any other page. FIND/MOB Key • Press at any time to view the Find Menu.

  • Page 14: Turning On The Gpsmap 76Cx

    Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite Page. Introduction Page Satellite Page 2. To turn off the GPSMAP 76Cx, press and hold the POWER key again. Adjusting the Backlight You might want to adjust the backlight to see the screen better.

  • Page 15: Initializing The Gps Receiver

    Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 76Cx, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 76Cx is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself”...

  • Page 16: Initialization Options

    Using the GPSMAP 76Cx This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 76Cx. Understanding Terms 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

    (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults. Field On-screen buttons GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ETTING Selecting Options and Entering Data Use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen.

  • Page 18: Using The Status Bar

    • The USB Cable Connection icon ( appears when the unit is in communication with a PC USB. ) shows the ), when a 2D fix ) is ) appears when the GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 19: On-Screen Messages

    SING THE Using the Databases Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 76Cx. This data is loaded to the MicroSD Card already installed in the unit. With optional MapSource City Navigator data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging,...

  • Page 20: Basic Operation

    PERATION This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 76Cx including creating and using waypoints, tracks, and routes using the Find Menu. Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS.

  • Page 21: Creating Waypoints Using The Map

    4. To change any information on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION REATING AND Information page for a...

  • Page 22: Editing Waypoints

    ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens. 4. Highlight the Delete button, and press ENTER. A confirmation message appears. 5. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER to delete the waypoint. NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it from the unit. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Averaging The Waypoint's Location

    5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a new location on the map, and press ENTER. Original location Moving a waypoint GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION Averaging the Waypoint’s Location You can average a new waypoint location over time to produce a more accurate location.

  • Page 24: Projecting A Waypoint

    Project Waypoint Page. 6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page, and press QUIT when finished. Enter bearing distance Project Waypoint Projected Page waypoint on the GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 25: Proximity Waypoints

    ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints Page. 3. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION 4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points, and press ENTER to open the information page for the item.

  • Page 26: Man Overboard (Mob)

    MOB point. Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76Cx basemap. You can also find saved waypoint and geocache points. Additional icons appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded to the unit.

  • Page 27: Find By Name

    To search the entire database, select the All Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION SING THE 4. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate the on-screen keypad and enter the name of the location you want to find.

  • Page 28: Recent Finds

    See Project Waypoint—create a new waypoint by entering bearing and distance from a reference location. See page 13 for more information. page 14 for more information. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 29 Map Information—show the map from which the map item originated. See the Appendix for information about downloading detailed maps. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ASIC To find an item near another item: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

  • Page 30: Finding A Waypoint

    1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints Page. 3. Use the ROCKER to select a waypoint, and press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens. Waypoints icon GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Finding A Geocache

    Finding a Geocache Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache locations created using your GPSMAP 76Cx or downloaded from your computer. A geocache location is 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 32: Finding An Interstate Exit

    4. Select a service from the list, and press ENTER to open the information page for the selected service. 5. Select Save, Map, or Go To from the bottom of the page. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 33 In place of a city, you can use extended postal codes in select European areas. Addresses icon Addresses Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION SING THE 3. Highlight the <Enter Number> field, and press ENTER. 4. Type the street number using the on-screen keypad.

  • Page 34: Finding An Intersection

    Searching for a Point of Interest If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping, you can use the All Points of Interest icon on the Find Menu to locate items such as nearby restaurants, lodging, landmark, and public building. Intersection information page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Custom Points Of Interest

    first. Custom Points of Interest You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility available from the Garmin web site www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. SING THE...

  • Page 36: Using Tracks

    1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to open the Tracks Page. 3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER Percentage to open the Track Log Setup Page. of memory used GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 37 A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 4. Select Yes, and press ENTER to save the track. A “Saving Track” message appears followed by the Saved Track Page. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ASIC PERATION Track distance...
  • Page 38 As you begin to move and define the area’s boundaries, a Stop button appears at the bottom of the page. 4. When finished defining the area, press ENTER to open the page with a Save button. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Track Profiles

    Track Profiles After save a track, you have a record of the path you traveled and altitude profile. NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used. To view a track profile: 1. Open the Saved Track Page, and press MENU.

  • Page 40: Navigating A Saved Track

    Move in the direction of the first turn. When you reach the first turn, directions to the next turn are shown, and so on, until you reach your destination. 4. To stop the TracBack, press MENU, and select Stop Navigation. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Creating And Using Routes

    Creating and Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination. The GPSMAP 76Cx lets you store 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Creating a Route You can create or modify a route using the Routes Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from the Find Menu.

  • Page 42: Navigating A Route

    ENTER to open the Route Page for the selected route. 2. Highlight the Navigate button, and press ENTER to begin navigation and show the route on the Map Page. Route Page page Route on the Map Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Editing A Route

    ROCKER. Press QUIT close the Turn Preview Page and return to the Active Route Page. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Page to edit, change the route name, and review route points.
  • Page 44 ENTER to open the Off Route Transition Page. 5. Highlight the Route Leg Transition field, and press ENTER to view the list of options. 6. Select the method to use (Manual or Distance) when advancing the route to the next point. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Using The Route Page Options

    Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 76Cx will lead you to the next point on your route. Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route.

  • Page 46: Main

    AGES VERVIEW The GPSMAP 76Cx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, and the Main Menu. You can cycle through these pages by pressing the PAGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Additional pages can be added using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu. An Active Route Page appears when you are actively navigating.

  • Page 47: Satellite Page

    Satellite location Satellite signal strength Satellite Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Using the Satellite Page Options Menu Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Location Use With GPS Off/On—enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off. Track Up/North Up—indicates whether satellites are...

  • Page 48: Map Page

    AGES Map Page The GPSMAP 76Cx comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and county highways, exit information, and lake and river outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced with MapSource or BlueChart data.

  • Page 49: Using Additional Map Data

    GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Using Additional Map Data Optional Map Source CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 76Cx. With MapSource CD-ROMs, you can view listings such as nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions, and entertainment, and you can retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location.

  • Page 50: Changing The Zoom Range

    ENTER. The following options are available: Stop (Resume) 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. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Guidance Text

    Restore Defaults—returns the map to the factory set map defaults. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Guidance Text When navigating, guidance text above the map. Guidance text To show guidance text: 1.

  • Page 52: Setting Up The Map Page

    Below—set the map scale at which the Track Up Marine feature shown, all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation. Map Setup – General Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 53 Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and the Go To Line. Map Setup – Tracks Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Saved Tracks—set the maximum zoom range at which saved tracks are shown on the map. Track Log—set the maximum zoom range at which active track logs are shown.
  • Page 54 The Map Setup—Text Page shows a list of downloaded detailed maps such as topographic, marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing capability. Use ROCKER to highlight a map and press ENTER to show it on the map screen or turn it off. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 55 MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data. Map Setup – Marine Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Marine Colors—toggles marine colors on or off on the Map Page. Spot Soundings—toggles spot soundings on or off on the Map Page.

  • Page 56: Measuring Distance

    The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner of the Map Page. 5. Press QUIT to cancel. Push pin indicating the beginning point of the measurement GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Measured distance End point of measurement labeled REF...

  • Page 57: Turning Declutter On Or Off

    1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options menu. 2. Highlight Turn Declutter On, and press ENTER. 3. To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn Declutter Off, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Map with Map with Declutter off Declutter on Restoring Defaults Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map settings to factory settings.

  • Page 58: Compass Page

    Ring moves to indicate North Orientation. Course Pointer The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction of your destination. Scale The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel and the distance you drift off course. Bearing Pointer GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 59: Compass Page Options

    Page. With the Compass Page open, press MENU. To select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER. Compass Page Options Menu GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual The following options are available: Stop (Resume) Navigation—stops or starts navigation to your destination. This option is not available if you do not have an active go to or route.

  • Page 60: Using The Course Pointer Or Bearing Pointer

    If it points any direction other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The Bearing Pointer always points to the destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 61 > AGES OMPASS The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from your original location and the distance off course. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 62: Data Fields

    The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current speed, average speed, trip odometer, and many other helpful statistics useful for navigation. Trip Computer Page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Trip Computer Page Options Menu

    Reset—stars a new record of the trip computer. Before each trip, reset the trip information by highlighting Reset from the Options Menu, and pressing ENTER. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual AGES The Reset Page offers options for resetting trip computer data, clearing the Track Log, and deleting Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes.

  • Page 64: Main Menu

    1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER to open the Track Log Setup Page. Tracks Page Track Log Setup GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 65: Track Page Options

    Record Method is set to Distance or Color—select a color for the track when it appears on the map. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Route Page Use the Routes page to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final destination..

  • Page 66: Setup Menu

    Defaults to factory settings. Setup Menu Use the Setup Menu to customize your GPSMAP 76Cx to your personal preferences. To access the Setup Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER.

  • Page 67: System Setup

    Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo Mode. WAAS—allows you to enable or disable WAAS (page 82). GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Battery Type—allows you to select the battery type you are using (Alkaline or NiMH). Text Language—sets the unit’s on-screen language.

  • Page 68: Display Setup

    The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when external power is used. Backlight Level—turns the backlight up or down. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or down to decrease. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Interface Setup

    On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Interface icon, and press ENTER. Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following: • GARMIN—the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual •...

  • Page 70: Page Sequence Setup

    ENTER. Select Insert, then select a page from the list, and press ENTER. 3. To remove a page, highlight the page and press ENTER. Select Remove, and press ENTER. Map Page Setup The Map Page Setup information is located on page GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 71: Routing Setup

    Follow Road Options Page where you can select additional route options. Routing Setup Page Follow Road Options GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Guidance Method—allows the unit to calculate routes based on: • Prompted—you are prompted to select a preference before the route is calculated.

  • Page 72: Geocache Setup

    Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. Geocache Setup Use the Geocache Setup Page to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. See the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/outdoor/geocaching and how to download geocache locations from the Internet.

  • Page 73: Marine Setup

    To access the Marine Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine icon, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Anchor Drag Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you exceed a specified drift distance. Off Course Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you are off your course.

  • Page 74: Time Setup

    ENTER. Time icon Time Zone—choose the time zone for your city so the GPSMAP 76Cx will show the correct local time. Select Other to enter a UTC Offset. Units Setup Use the Units Setup Page to customize the measurement units.

  • Page 75: Heading Setup

    Elevation (Vert. Speed)—select the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec)) to show your altitude. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Depth—select the unit of measurement (Feet, Fathoms, or Meters) to show the depth. Temperature—select the unit of measurement (Fahrenheit or Celsius) to show temperature.

  • Page 76: Welcome Setup

    Welcome Setup Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message, such as owner information, that appears when you turn on your GPSMAP 76Cx. Adding a welcome message To access the Welcome Setup Page: On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.

  • Page 77: Proximity Waypoints

    2. When finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER to close. 3. Turn you unit off and then on again to view your Welcome message. Welcome message GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual ROXIMITY AYPOINTS AND Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location.

  • Page 78: Calculator

    Remove Points, and press ENTER to display the Remove Points Options List. Calculator Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP 76Cx as a calculator. You can select either a Standard or Scientific calculator and Degrees or Radians from for details on the Options Menu.

  • Page 79: Stopwatch

    Stopwatch Select the Stopwatch icon to use the GPSMAP 76Cx as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You can also have the unit record the lap time based on distance. To access the stopwatch: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

  • Page 80: Sun And Moon

    field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. 4. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location field, and press ENTER to open the New Location Options Menu and choose from the options shown. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Press to stop animation...

  • Page 81: Hunt And Fish

    3. To view the predictions for a different date, highlight the Date field and press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual 4. To view the predictions for a different location, highlight the Location field, and press ENTER to open the “New Location”...

  • Page 82: Games Menu

    field), use caution in selecting an area free of hazards such a holes, obstructions, or proximity to vehicular traffic. Playing these games can distract your attention from observing objects in your path. 4. Press QUIT and highlight Yes when prompted to stop playing. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 83: Memory Race

    3. Highlight Re-Center, and press ENTER to place yourself back in the middle of the game board. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual Virtual Maze This GPS-based game creates a virtual maze on the screen. You are placed at a central position in the maze and must explore the maze collecting flags.

  • Page 84: Gekosmak

    “tail” grows. You can travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot cross your tail, or you will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the skulls that chase after you. Nibbons GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 85: Gekoids

    A scoreboard keeps track of your wins and loses. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual To play Beast Hunt: 1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu, and press ENTER. The game overview page appears.

  • Page 86: Appendix

    Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp Range: 5 to 158 F (-15 to 70 *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76Cx may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Performance...

  • Page 87: Interfacing

    Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude). The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 76Cx and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output:...

  • Page 88: Optional Accessories

    GPSMAP 76Cx and void the terms of the warranty. Auto Navigation Kit—provides the parts and map data to use the GPSMAP 76Cx in an automobile. Cigarette Lighter Adapter—provides auxiliary power from an automobile cigarette lighter.

  • Page 89: Connecting Your Gpsmap 76Cx To A Computer

    Connecting Your GPSMAP 76Cx to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer.

  • Page 90: Map Datums And Location Formats

    Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 76Cx can be set to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS...

  • Page 91: Loran Td Setup

    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 on the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp. OCATION ORMATS...

  • Page 92: What Is Waas/Egnos

    SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 76Cx in regions that are not supported by ground stations, may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.

  • Page 93: Data Field Definitions

    Descent - Maximum—The maximum descent rate in feet/meters per minute. Descent - Total—The total distance descended. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual PPENDIX Distance To Destination—The entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route. Distance To Next—The distance to the next point on a route.
  • Page 94 Time of Day—The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12 or 24 hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. To Course—Your direction of travel to get back on course. GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 95 Vertical Speed To Dest—The measurement of your rate of acsent/decsent to a predetermined altitude. Water Speed—The data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the GPSMAP 76Cx 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 76Cx.

  • Page 96: Fcc Compliance

    PPENDIX OMPLIANCE FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 76Cx 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 harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”...

  • Page 97: Limited Warranty

    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...
  • Page 98 States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. The Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The GPSMAP 76Cx is fastened shut with screws. Any...

  • Page 99: Index

    find menu 16 color 37 address 23 compass 48, 49 city 21 conventions i find by name 17 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual geocache 21 interface setup 59 intersection 24 interfacing 77 interstate exit 22 intersections 24 near here 19...
  • Page 100 28 using 10 color 27, 55 welcome setup 66 interval 27, 55 record method 27, 55 saving 27, 43 zoom ranges 40, 43 viewing 28 wrap when full 27, 55 track up 37, 40, 42 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 102 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 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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