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Garmin GPSMAP 76CS Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 ® GPSMAP with sensors and maps...
  • Page 2 Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements.

  • Page 3: Preface

    Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm Central Time; or by GPS Navigation—takes you through the process of navigating with e-mail at www.garmin.com/contactUs/techSupport.jsp your GPSmap 76CS and how to use GPS Navigation to customize the In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at 44/ operation of your GPSmap 76CS.

  • Page 4: Software License Agreement

    GPSmap 76CS Introduction Software License Agreement Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSmap 76CS, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFT- WARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal...

  • Page 5: Fcc Compliance Information

    GPSmap 76CS Introduction FCC Compliance The GPSmap 76CS complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These Information limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harm- ful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor”...

  • Page 6: Warnings And Precautions

    GPSmap 76CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions ™ CAUTION: Use the GPSmap 76CS at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner’ s Manual—and thoroughly practice operation using the Demo Mode prior to actual use.
  • Page 7 GPSmap 76CS Introduction Warnings and Precautions 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 govern- mental and private data sources, which we identify as required in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.
  • Page 8 Airbag Field of Deployment Panels by the driver of a vehicle equipped with a GPSmap 76CS installed to pay full attention to operation of the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident with property damage and...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Using Routes..............51 Unit Features................3 The Highway Page.............56 Initialization................4 The Setup Menu..............57 The Satellite Page...............4 System Setup..............57 Navigating with the GPSmap 76CS..........5 Display Setup..............58 The Main Page Sequence............6 Interface Setup............58 The Main Page Features..............7 Tones Setup...............60 Page Sequence Setup..........60 Map Setup..............61 Routing Setup............64...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Sun and Moon Tables..............74 Hunt and Fish Tables...............75 GPS Enhanced Games............76 Non-Enhanced Game............79 Section 5: Appendices........80-98 Accessories................80 Specifcations................82 DataField Definitions............84 Connecting the GPSmap 76CS to a Computer....89 Downloading MapSource Map Data........90 UTC Offset Chart..............91 Map Datums and Position Formats.........92 viii...

  • Page 11: Section 2: Getting Started

    GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPSmap 76CS operates on two “AA” batteries (not included), Battery Installation and which are located in the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries Start Up (see page 57 for setting the battery type) may be used. Stored data will not be lost when batteries are removed.

  • Page 12: Key Functions

    GPSmap 76CS Getting Started ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to Key Functions move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the map panning arrow PAGE/COMPASS Key IN/OUT Zoom Keys • Press to cycle through the main •...

  • Page 13: Unit Features

    GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Unit Features GPS Antenna (on front of unit) • Provides quick satellite acquisition Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector Battery Compartment Locking D-Ring (under weather cover) • Turn 1/4 turn counter-clockwise • Provides connection to a remote and lift to remove cover...

  • Page 14: Initialization

    fi rst initialization, select “New Location” from the options menu, then you can use the Map Page to determine your general location so the GPSmap 76CS can search for just those satel- The GPSmap 76CS locates satellites above its position lites above your position.

  • Page 15: Navigating With The Gpsmap 76Cs

    Track - A previous path of travel that has been stored (logged) in the GPSmap 76CS. A Track allows you to repeat a path or return on a path. Route - A path to a destination consisting of intermediate stops along the way (waypoints, cities, exits, points of interest, intersections, etc.).

  • Page 16: The Main Page Sequence

    GPSmap 76CS Getting Started The Main Page Sequence Whenever you turn on the GPSmap 76CS, the Power On Page is followed by the Satellite Page, which is the fi rst of the Main Pages in sequence. To view each Main Page: 1.

  • Page 17: The Main

    GPSmap 76CS Getting Started Status Bar, Backlighting and On-Screen Messages The Main Page Features At the top of each page, a Status Bar (which is always displayed) provides current status information for several unit features. Status Bar • Power to the unit is provided by either the batteries or from an auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter).

  • Page 18: Section 3: Gps Navigation

    GPS Navigation Using the Map Page 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- “North Up” rent location. It allows you to pan the map with the ROCKER key as well Mode as view your progress when navigating.
  • Page 19 In many instances the map displays an “Accuracy Circle” surrounding Map Features the “Position Icon”. The GPSmap 76CS uses both map resolution and GPS accuracy in defi ning your location to a point within the circle. The smaller the circle, the more accurate your location.

  • Page 20: The Map Page Options Menu

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Map Page Options Menu The Map Page The Map Page can be changed to display a variety of information for navigation. You can stop navigation to a destination. Arrange up to four data fields to display the type of navigation information you desire.
  • Page 21 fi eld and repeat the process. Many of the Data Field Options are related to the display of data List of received from other devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76CS, for Data Field an explanation of what each option represents, see page 84 of the Options Appendices.
  • Page 22 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To display Guidance Text: The Map Page 1. With Map Page displayed, press the MENU key to display the Map Page Options Menu. 2. Highlight the Guidance Text Option and press ENTER to display the Guidance Text Options Menu.
  • Page 23 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Measuring Distance The Map Page This Map Page option allows you to use the ROCKER key to position the Map Pointer on a map item and then determine the distance to that point from your current location. Access the Map Page Options Menu, select “Measure Distance”...

  • Page 24: The Compass Page

    The compass ring is especially helpful when using a paper map or chart in conjunction with your GPSmap 76CS for naviga- The Bearing tion. When the electronic compass is On, a compass icon appears in the...
  • Page 25 The Compass Page manually turn it On again. Sometimes, however, when you turn the Compass On, the GPSmap 76CS overrides the Compass and uses the GPS receiver to track your heading. The criteria for switching between the Compass and the GPS can be customized. (See below.) Turning the Electronic Compass On and Off: 1.
  • Page 26 The Compass Page The Electronic Compass must be calibrated outdoors when you fi rst use the GPSmap 76CS and after new batteries have been installed. The accuracy of the Electronic Compass is adversely affected if the unit is not held level or you are near objects that generate magnetic fi elds, such as cars and buildings, etc.
  • Page 27 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To use Compass Page Options: The Compass Page 1. Press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. To use Sight ‘N Go to navigate: 1. Use the PAGE button to access the Compass Page and then use the ROCKER key to access the Options Menu.
  • Page 28 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To stop navigation: The Compass Page 1. Highlight “Stop Navigation” and press ENTER to stop navigat- ing. To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing Pointer: 1. The “Bearing Pointer” is the factory set default option. When the “Bearing Pointer”...
  • Page 29 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To display data fi elds: The Compass Page 1. Highlight the data fi elds option and press ENTER to display the Data Field “Show: 3 Data Fields or 4 Data Fields” options. Display Options 2. Highlight your selection and press ENTER.

  • Page 30: The Altimeter Page

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Altimeter Page provides the user with the current elevation, rate of ascent/descent, a profi le of elevation changes over distance or time, or a The Altimeter Page profi le of pressure changes over time. The Altimeter Page’ s Options Menu...
  • Page 31 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation You can customize the ‘View’ option displays using the ‘Zoom Ranges’ option to determine time, distance, pressure, and elevation parameters. The Altimeter Page If you know the correct elevation for your location, you can increase the accuracy of the altimeter using the ‘...
  • Page 32 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Zoom Ranges The Altimeter Page You can set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you display the “View Elevation Plot”. Ranges for vertical distance are dis- played as you press the Up and Down ROCKER keys. Ranges for linear distance are displayed as you press the Left and Right ROCKER keys.
  • Page 33 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation View Points You can scroll through a recorded elevation or pressure profi le to view The Altimeter Page data for any point along the profi le. When the red vertical and horizontal cross hairs are stopped at a location along the profi le, the display shows the elevation or pressure, time of day and date the point was created.
  • Page 34 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Reset You can reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data by The Altimeter Page selecting these ‘Reset’ options from the Altimeter Page Options Menu. To reset the elevation data and max elevation fi elds: 1.
  • Page 35 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Calibrate Altimeter Because the GPSmap 76CS relies on the Barometric pressure to determine The Altimeter Page the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fl uctuate, you can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy. You must know the elevation or pressure at your current location, use a reliable source.

  • Page 36: The Trip Computer Page

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using the Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide variety of travel Select data useful when navigating a long distance. It indicates your current “Change speed, average speed, trip odometer and many other helpful statistics Data Fields”...

  • Page 37: Using Waypoints

    (or any other) location as a waypoint and appears with name for that ENTER waypoint and a waypoint symbol. You can mark your current location from any page on the GPSmap 76CS. MARK Press the To mark your current location as a waypoint: ENTER/MARK 1.
  • Page 38 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To create a waypoint using the map panning arrow: Using Waypoints 1. With the Map Page displayed, move the panning arrow (map pointer) to the map item you want use as a waypoint. If there is information in the mapping database for that location it will highlight momentarily and display a name or address.
  • Page 39 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation A new waypoint location can be averaged over time to produce a more Using Waypoints accurrate location, but only while the GPS has a fix and before saving it. To average a Waypoint Location using measurements over time: 1.
  • Page 40 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To Move a Waypoint on the Map Page: Using Waypoints 1. Use the Find Feature to display the Information Page for the desired waypoint. (Refer to page 33.) 2. Highlight the “Map” button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to display the waypoint on the map.

  • Page 41: Using Find

    Using the Find Menu Using Find The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Waypoints, Cities, and Exits which are included in the GPSmap 76CS FIND basemap. You can also fi nd Waypoint and Geocache Points you have saved.
  • Page 42 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Searching for a location using Find By Name Using Find If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching. To fi nd a location using Find By Name: 1.
  • Page 43 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using the Find Item Information Page Using Find When you have selected a Find item and pressed the ENTER key, an Information Page displays with detailed information about the item. This page contains: • A title (if a waypoint, it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned) •...
  • Page 44 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight options for Using Find using a Find Item as a tool for navigation. To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu: 1. With an Information page displayed for a Find item, press the MENU key to display the Options Menu.
  • Page 45 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation • Change Reference - Point to a new location on the map Page using the Using Find Panning Arrow and press ENTER. • View Sun and Moon - View the Sun and Moon tables for this item location.
  • Page 46 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Searching for a Waypoint Using Find The Waypoints List is your storage file for all created and saved waypoints. Waypoints can be created from marking your location, pointing to a place on the map or saving any other Find item (i.e. city, restaurant) as a waypoint.
  • Page 47 Using Find The Find Geocache feature allows you to view the list of geocache locations that have been either, created using the GPSmap 76CS or down- loaded from your computer. A geocache location is actually 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 48 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Searching for a City Using Find The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the Find Cities mapping database (either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed List mapping data). To fi nd a city: 1.
  • Page 49 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Searching for an Interstate Exit Using Find The Find Exits feature allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits. 1. Press the FIND button to display the Find Menu. 2. Select the Exits icon, then press ENTER to display the Exit List.
  • Page 50 The Find Marine Point feature allows you to search for the marine Tide Prediction Stations provided in the marine basemap contained in your GPSmap 76CS. When detailed marine map data has been down- loaded from MapSource Marine Charts you can also view marine items such as marinas, navaids, wrecks and obstructions.
  • Page 51 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To find a Wreck or Obstruction Using Find 1. Press the FIND key to display the Find Menu. 2. Select the Marine Points icon, then press ENTER to display the sub-icon(s) for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts.
  • Page 52 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Searching for an Address Using Find The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address within the coverage of downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the street number, street name and city and the Find Feature will match that data with addresses in the map database.
  • Page 53 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Searching for an Intersection Using Find The Find Intersections feature allows you to search for an intersection within the coverage of downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and city and the Find Feature will match that data with intersections in the map database.
  • Page 54 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Searching for a Point of Interest Using Find You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate a nearby restaurant, lodging, landmark, public building, park, etc. However, you must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping that supports this feature otherwise these options, plus Address and Intersection options, are not functional.

  • Page 55: The Main Menu

    • Calendar - An outdoor calendar with data access as well as waypoint association. • Alarm Clock - This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76CS as an Alarm Clock. • Calculator - A standard or scientifi c calculator for measurement conversions, etc.

  • Page 56: Using Tracks

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Using a Track Log Using Tracks The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map page as you travel about and is referred to as a Track Log. A track log contains infor- mation about points along its path, including time, position, elevation and depth (requires NMEA input, see page 58).
  • Page 57 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation the Distance, Time and Auto options. Because a track is made of a Using Tracks series of points that defi ne your path of travel, they can be placed a specifi ed “Distance” apart or placed at a “Time” interval you specify.
  • Page 58 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation 4. The Saved Track Page allows you to: Rename the track, view the track distance, view the calculated area encompassed by the Using Tracks track (an area is defi ned even if the track is open ended), specify a color for the track when displayed on the map page (Show On Map).
  • Page 59 Profi le Options Menu - Displays only when you have DEM maps loaded on your GPSmap 76CS. A Track Elevation Profile can also be created from Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource U.S. Topo 24K) which include elevation data contained in the map.
  • Page 60 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation To Use the TracBack feature: 1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or the Track Log Using Tracks displayed, highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to display the TracBack Page. 2. A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to.

  • Page 61: Using Routes

    Using Routes Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your fi nal destination. The GPSmap 76CS stores 50 routes, each with up to 250 waypoints each. A route can be cre- ated and modifi ed from the Routes Page, and waypoints can be added to a route from the Find Menu.
  • Page 62 Using Routes • When you activate the “Go To” button on the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu items, the GPSmap 76CS creates Direct Line Navigation a straight path (point to point) from your current location to that location.
  • Page 63 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Navigating a Route Using Routes After you have created a route, you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list as explained on page 51. When you are navigating a route, a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route will display as you approach each one.
  • Page 64 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Route Options Using Routes Saved Routes To delete the route: Options 1. Access the Saved Routes Page from the Main Menu and press the MENU key to display the Options Menu. 2. To clear the saved routes list, select “Delete All Routes” and press ENTER.
  • Page 65 Options Menu To create a vertical profi le of the route: (Available only if Garmin MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used. See page 90 for details.) 1. Select “Profi le” and press ENTER to display the route profi le.

  • Page 66: The Highway Page

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation The Highway Page The Highway Page Whenever navigating a route, the Highway Page will guide you to the destination using data fields and a graphic highway. Up to four user selectable data fields display information such as speed, distance, time to next point on the route, etc.

  • Page 67: The Setup Menu

    GPS Navigation The Setup Menu The Setup Menu The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSmap 76CS to your personal preferences. Each selectable setup page is identified by an icon, which when highlighted displays the page when you press ENTER.

  • Page 68: Display Setup

    GARMIN - The proprietary format used to exchange waypoint, route, track log and MapSource data with a PC. GARMIN DGPS - The proprietary format used with a Garmin dif- ferential beacon receiver (e.g., GBR 21). Provides for tuning of the beacon receiver directly from the GPSmap 76CS.
  • Page 69 ENTER. IMPORTANT NOTE: When the USB cable is con- 4. For Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER key nected to the GPS map 76CS, to highlight “Beacon” and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER key it is automatically detected and to select “Scan”...

  • Page 70: Tones Setup

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Tones Setup Tones Setup The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features. Tones Sound when To use the Tones Setup feature: highlighted 1. Access the Tones Setup Page.

  • Page 71: Map Setup

    Using the Map Setup Feature Map Setup The map display for your GPSmap 76CS is user confi gurable. A factory set of default settings currently control the Map Page display and may be satisfactory for your current requirements. The Map Setup pages...
  • Page 72 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Map Setup - General Settings Map Setup The fi rst page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page: to select the map orientation, “North Up” (with north at the top of the map) or “Track Up” (with the map oriented in the direc- tion of travel).
  • Page 73 GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Map Setup - Text Settings Map Setup The fourth page of the Map Setup feature is the Text Settings Page. Use this page to select the text size for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You can select from Small, Medium, or Large.

  • Page 74: Routing Setup

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Routing Setup Routing Setup The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize the manner in which routing functions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation. To Use Routing Setup Options: 1.

  • Page 75: Geocache Setup

    Geocache Setup The Geocache Setup Page allows you to find and record items hidden at geographic locations. Refer to the Garmin website for details and how to download geocache locations from the internet (www.garmin.com). To use the Geocache Setup feature: 1.

  • Page 76: Time Setup

    4. Daylight Savings Time offers choices of Yes, No and Auto. Options Units Setup Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your GPSmap 76CS. To use the Units Setup feature: Options 1. Access the Units Setup Page. Menu 2.

  • Page 77: Heading Setup

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Heading Setup Heading Setup The Heading Setup Page allows you to specify the type of heading display and the type of North Reference used to calculate your heading. Unless you have a working knowledge of Headings and North Referenc- ing, it is recommended that you use the default values.

  • Page 78: Altimeter Setup

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Altimeter Setup Altimeter Setup The Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer or to manually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data.

  • Page 79: Welcome Page Setup

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Allow the GPS Receiver to deter mine the elevation: the GPS receiver Altimeter Setup estimates the current elevation when determining its location. The accur racy will vary depending on the posi tion (telemetry) of satellites overhead.

  • Page 80: Proximity Waypoints

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Navigation Proximity Waypoints Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or otherwise to be avoided.

  • Page 81: Section 4: Gps Features

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Features Calendar Calendar The Calendar allows you to view for any given day and location; Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase, Hunt and Fish probabilities, archived waypoints for activities you want to navigate to and a day, week or month format display.

  • Page 82: Alarm Clock

    Alarm Clock Alarm Clock The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSmap 76CS as an alarm clock. You can choose from different alarm tones, and use the “Snooze” feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes.

  • Page 83: Stopwatch

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Features Stopwatch Stopwatch This feature allows you to use the GPSmap 76CS as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You may also have the unit record the lap time based on distance. To start the stopwatch: 1.

  • Page 84: Sun And Moon Tables

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Features Sun and Moon Sun and Moon Tables The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth. Sun and moon positions can be displayed for any time, date and location on Earth.

  • Page 85: Hunt And Fish Tables

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Features Hunt and Fish Hunt and Fish Tables The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location. To display hunting and fi shing predictions for a specifi ed date and location: 1.

  • Page 86: Gps Enhanced Games

    GPS Features Games GPS Enhanced Games The GPSmap 76CS provides games as an entertainment feature. Sev- eral of these games employ GPS as a virtual component in the play. To select and play a game: 1. Access the Main Menu and use the ROCKER key to select the Games icon.

  • Page 87: Virtua Maze

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Features Virtua Maze GPS Enhanced Games This GPS 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. The lower right corner of the screen tells you how many flags remain.
  • Page 88 GPSmap 76CS GPS Features Nibbons GPS Enhanced Games In this GPS game, you must walk around the board collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” will grow. You may travel anywhere on the screen but you cannot walk on your tail, or you will lose a life.

  • Page 89: Non-Enhanced Game

    GPSmap 76CS GPS Features Beast Hunt Non-Enhanced Game Although not a true GPS game, Beast Hunt requires some navigation skills, in which you must find and defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms.

  • Page 90: Section 5: Appendices

    MCX Connector Carrying Case - Provides protection during transport of the unit. (Not shown) Auto Navigation Kit - Allows installation on a vehicle dash and includes Garmin MapSource City Select North America v5 CD-ROM. CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products.
  • Page 91 External Antenna Connector Accessories (under weather cover) Auto Navigation Kit Marine Mount Kit USB Connector (under weather cover) Power/Data Cable Connector Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit (Serial Port) Carry Lanyard Installation (under weather cover) Back of GPSmap 76CS Rechargeable NiMH Battery Kit...

  • Page 92: Specifcations

    GPSmap 76CS Appendices PHYSICAL Specifi cations Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 (Submersible 1 meter @ 30 minutes) Size: 6.2”H x 2.7”W x 1.4”D Weight: 7.6 ounces (153 g) with batteries installed Display: 1.5”W x 2.2”H, 256-color, high resolution, transrefl...
  • Page 93 Specifi cations subject to change without notice. 1. Subject to proper user calibration. 2. The temperature rating of the GPSmap 76CS may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 3. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program.

  • Page 94: Datafield Definitions

    The following list provides a brief description of each data field Data Field Defi nitions option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSmap 76CS. Accuracy GPS - The current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Ambient Pressure - The uncalibrated current pressure.
  • Page 95 GPSmap 76CS Appendices Distance - Next - The distance to the next point on a route. Data Field Defi nitions Distance - Destination - The entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route. ETA - Next - The estimated time that you will arrive at the next point on your route, if you maintain your current speed and course.
  • Page 96 GPSmap 76CS Appendices Odometer - The total distance you have traveled for all trips. Data Field Defi nitions Off Course - The distance off your direct course line, right or left. Pointer - The arrow that indicates the direction to travel to the next point on a route.
  • Page 97 Vertical Speed - The rate of altitude gain/loss over time. Vertical Speed 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 76CS is used to calculate your current speed over water.
  • Page 98 Water Temperature - The temperature of water at a measured depth Data Field Defi nitions using measurement devices interfaced to the GPSmap 76CS. Waypoint - Destination - The last point on a route, your destination. Waypoint - Next - The next point on your route.

  • Page 99: Connecting The Gpsmap 76Cs To A Computer

    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.

  • Page 100: Downloading Mapsource Map Data

    Elevation Profi les that require U.S. TOPO 24K maps. Visit the Garmin for information on which maps work with the website for details on all of the maps for use with the GPSmap 76CS. GPSmap 76CS.

  • Page 101: Utc Offset Chart

    GPSmap 76CS Appendices Appendix E This chart is provided to help you determine the time offset settings UTC Offset Chart for your current location if it is not in one of the time zones listed on the Time Setup Page. To change the UTC Offset, access the Main Menu, then Setup and then open the Time Setup Page.

  • Page 102: Map Datums And Position Formats

    Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSmap 76CS can be set to match most of those commonly used. If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map,...

  • Page 103: Waas And Dgps

    GPSmap 76CS Appendices What is WAAS? WAAS and DGPS The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space- based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations (see DGPS below).

  • Page 104: Wiring Diagram

    PC’ s , differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and /or a second GPS receiver. (-) Ground The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSmap 76CS and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices. Data In Data Out NMEA 0183 Version 3.01 Approved Sentences:...

  • Page 105: Index

    GPSmap 76CS Appendices Index Accessories..........80 Compass Calibration ......16, 67 Find Intersections........43 Accuracy Circle ..........9 Compass On/Off ......... 15 Find Points of Interest ......... 44 Activate a Route .......... 52 Compass Page ..........14 Find Waypoints........... 46 Alarm Clock ..........
  • Page 106 GPSmap 76CS Appendices Index Main Menu Page........6, 45 Odometer............ 26 Satellite Page ..........4 Offset (Time) ......... 66, 91 Saving the Tracklog ........47 Map Datums.......... 66, 92 Orient Map..........61, 62 Selecting a Page ..........2 Map Display ..........8 Overall Average Speed.........
  • Page 107 GPSmap 76CS Appendices Index Trip Computer Page ........26 Marking..........27 Trip Odometer..........26 Moving ........... 30 Trip Time ............ 26 Naming........... 27 Projecting ..........30 Proximity..........70 Unit Features..........3 Symbols..........27 Unit i.d............57 Welcome Page Setup ........69 Units of Measure .........

  • Page 108: 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 will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
  • Page 110 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 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.

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