Section 3: Gps Navigation; Using The Map Page - Garmin GPSMAP 76CS Owner's Manual

GPSmap 76CS
GPS Navigation
The Map Page
"North Up"
Mode
with Map
oriented with
North at the top
The Map Scale
The Map Page (full map)
"Track Up"
Mode
North
Orientation
Arrow
The Map Page with Data Fields and Guidance Text
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Using the Map Page

The Map Page is the primary navigation feature of the GPSmap 76CS.
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. When in the "Track Up" mode
(oriented in the direction of travel), a north reference arrow appears at the
top left corner to orient the map. When in the "North Up" mode the map
is oriented like a paper map. When you activate the Track Log feature,
The Map Page
your path of movement is indicated by a dotted line. The map display can
Position Arrow
be changed to "Night" mode for easier viewing in dim light. The factory
set default automatically changes the display at sunrise and sunset.
The map also displays geographic details such as rivers, lakes, high-
ways and towns. The maps to the left show a higher level of detail than
the basemap provided with the unit (i.e. residential streets, parks, etc.)
because Garmin MapSource
Data Fields
from a CD-ROM program.
You can use the Map Page to:
Guidance Text
• Determine your current location and progress while moving
Street Level
• Select and save a map point as a waypoint.
Detailed
• Locate and navigate to map items by following a Route displayed
Mapping
• Customize the map display to your requirements.
® detailed mapping data has been downloaded
on the map.