Connecting The Gpsmap 76Cs To A Computer - Garmin GPSMAP 76CS Owner's Manual

Interfacing the GPSmap 76CS
The GPSmap 76CS is provided with interface connection to a PC
using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your
computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin
MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and
tracks from the GPSmap 76CS to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource
User' s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.
To connect to your computer using the USB connector:
1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided
with your GPSmap 76CS on your PC. USB drivers, required for USB
interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not connect
the USB cable until the drivers have been installed.
2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap
60CS and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into
the matching port.
3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.
To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector:
1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the
GPSmap 76CS and insert the round indexed connector on the
cable into the matching port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other
appropriate device.
3. Set your GPSmap 76CS interface setting to the appropriate
interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 58.
GPSmap 76CS
Appendix
Connecting the GPSmap 76CS
to a Computer
Lift Cover
Universal Serial
Communications
Bus (USB) Port
Lift Cover
Serial
Port
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