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Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual (136 pages)

Garmin chartplotting receiver owner's manual GPSMAP 276C

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3.26 MB

About this Manual
3
Table of Contents
4
Care Information

8
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  
  9
- Charging the GPSMAP 276C
  
  10
  - Information about Charge Mode
    10
- Turning on the GPSMAP 276C
  
  11
  - Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
    11
- Getting Satellite Signals
  
  12
  - Viewing GPS Status with the GPS Page
    12
  - Receiver Status
    13
  - GPS Options
    14
  - GPS Tips
    14
- Learning about the Keypad
  
  15
- Using the GPSMAP 276C
  
  16
- Simulated Basic Navigation
  
  19
  - Activating Simulator Mode
    19
  - Entering a New Location
    19
  - Simulating Navigation
    20
Basic Operation in Marine Mode

22
- Marine Mode
  
  22
- Navigating in Marine Mode
  
  23
  - Initiating Navigation
    23
  - Man Overboard (MOB)
    25
- Finding an Item
  
  26
  - Using the Find from Feature
    26
  - Recently Found Items
    27
  - Viewing the Information Page
    28
  - Find Menu Options
    28
- Creating and Using Routes
  
  29
  - Creating a Route
    29
  - Navigating a Saved Route
    30
  - Editing a Route
    31
  - Using the Route Tab Options
    33
  - Manually Transitioning to the Next Waypoint
    33
- Creating and Using Waypoints
  
  34
  - Marking Your Present Position
    34
  - Creating Waypoints Using the Map
    35
  - Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates
    36
  - Reviewing a Waypoint
    37
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    38
  - Averaging the Waypoint's Location
    38
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    39
  - Editing a Waypoint
    40
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    41
  - Deleting Waypoints
    42
  - Proximity Points
    43
- Managing Your Tracks
  
  45
  - Setting up and Saving Your Tracks
    45
  - Saved Tracks
    47
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    48
  - Tracback Tips
    48
- Following a Marine Route
  
  49
Marine Mode Pages and Features

51
- Map Page
  
  51
  - Map Orientation
    51
  - Zooming in and out of the Map
    52
  - Panning the Map
    53
  - Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map
    54
  - Measuring Distance
    55
- Compass Page
  
  56
  - Turning on the Compass Page
    56
  - Compass Page Options
    56
  - Using the Marine Timer
    57
- Highway Page
  
  58
  - Using the Highway Page
    58
  - Highway Page Options
    59
- Active Route Page
  
  60
  - Active Route Page Options
    60
- Position Data Page
  
  61
  - Position Data Page Options
    61
- Dsc
  
  62
  - Understanding Distress Calls
    62
  - Understanding Position Reports
    62
  - Receiving DSC Calls
    63
    
    DSC Call List
    63
    
    DSC Log
    64
  - Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call
    64
    
    DSC Directory
    64
  - Making a Distress Call
    65
  - Setting up DSC
    65
Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

66
- Automotive Mode Page Sequence
  
  66
- Navigating in Automotive Mode
  
  67
- Editing Your Route
  
  70
- Following an Automotive Route
  
  72
Automotive Mode Pages and Features

73
- Map Page
  
  73
- Current Route Page
  
  74
  - Saving the Current Route
    74
- Trip Computer Page
  
  75
  - Trip Computer Page Options Menu
    75
Additional Pages and Features

76
- Setting Alarms
  
  76
  - Navigation (Nav) Alarms
    76
  - System Alarms
    77
  - Sonar Alarms
    77
- Using the Calendar
  
  78
  - Day View
    78
  - Week View
    78
  - Month View
    78
  - Calendar Options
    78
- Viewing Celestial Information
  
  79
  - Tide Tab
    79
  - Sun & Moon Tab
    81
  - Hunt & Fish Tab
    82
- Viewing Messages
  
  83
- Viewing the Temperature
  
  84
  - Changing the Temperature Display
    84
  - Reset the Temperature Graph
    84
Customizing Your GPSMAP 276C

85
- Setting up the System
  
  85
  - Adding a Welcome Message
    85
  - Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields
    86
  - Setting up the Map Page
    86
  - Additional Map Data Displayed
    87
  - Changing the Display
    88
  - Changing the Sounds
    89
  - Changing the System Settings
    90
  - Setting the Timers
    91
  - Changing the Time
    91
  - Customizing the Units
    92
  - Restoring Defaults
    92
- Customizing the Routing and Guidance Settings
  
  93
  - Road Routing Settings
    93
  - Guidance Settings
    94
- Changing the Location Settings
  
  95
- Changing the Data Format
  
  96
  - Advanced NMEA Output Setup
    98
Setting up and Using Sonar

99
- Showing Sonar on the Map Page
  
  99
- Using the Sonar Page
  
  100
  - Adjusting the Sonar Page
    101
    
    Adjustment Options
    101
  - Resizing the Split Screen
    103
  - Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page
    103
- Setting up the Sonar
  
  104
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    105
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    106
- Understanding Sonar
  
  107
  - Understanding the Sonar Display
    107
  - Transducer Coverage
    108
  - Whiteline
    109
  - Thermoclines
    109
Appendix

110
- Speciﬁcations
  
  110
  - Physical Speciﬁcations
    110
  - Power
    110
  - Performance
    110
    
    Accuracy
    110
- Optional Accessories
  
  111
- Installation Information
  
  112
  - Connecting the Power/Data Cable
    112
  - Connecting Your GPSMAP 276C to a Computer
    113
    
    Information about USB Drivers
    113
  - Using Ximage for Customized Waypoint Icons
    114
  - Installing and Removing Data Cards
    114
  - Interfacing
    115
  - Removing the Antenna
    115
- Learning about GPS
  
  116
  - Common GPS Terms
    116
  - What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)
    116
  - Differential Field
    116
  - What Is WAAS
    117
- LORAN TD Setup
  
  118
  - LORAN TD Feature
    118
  - Using the LORAN TD Format
    118
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  
  120
  - What Are a Map Datum and Which Should I Use
    120
  - What Is a Location Format and Which Should I Use
    120
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  
  121
- Messages
  
  123
- Data Field Options
  
  124
- Safety and Product Information
  
  126
  - Limited Warranty
    127
  - Fcc Compliance
    128
  - Safety Information
    128
Index

131

Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual (124 pages)

Garmin Chartplotting Receiver Owners Manual GPSMAP 276C

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3.31 MB

Introduction

3
- Preface
  3
- About this Manual
  3
- Table of Contents
  4
Getting Started

7
- Unit Overview
  
  7
- Using the GPSMAP 276C
  
  12
- Simulated Basic Navigation
  
  15
Basic Operation

20
Finding an Item

20
- Using the Find Menu
  20
- Viewing the Information Page
  21
- Using the Find from Feature
  21
- Recently Found Items
  22
- Find Menu Options Menu
  22
Navigating in Marine Mode

23
- Going to a Destination in Marine Mode
  23
  - Go to Point
    23
  - Navigate Route
    24
  - Navigate Track (Tracback Navigation)
    25
  - Man Overboard (MOB)
    26
Navigating in Automotive Mode

27
- Going to a Destination in Automotive Mode
  27
  - New Route
    27
  - Navigate Route
    28
  - Navigate Track (Tracback Navigation)
    28
  - Edit Vias
    28
Using Routes

29
- Creating a Route
  29
- Route Tab Options Menu
  30
- Active Route Page
  31
- Route Review Page
  31
  - Route Review Options Menu
    32
- Following a Route
  33
- Using Waypoints
  
  34
  - Creating and Using Waypoints
    34
    
    Marking Your Present Position
    34
    
    Creating Waypoints Graphically
    35
    
    Additional Options for Creating Waypoints
    36
    
    Waypoint Menu Options
    38
  - Reviewing and Editing Waypoints
    39
  - Points Tab
    41
    
    User' Tab
    41
    
    Proximity' Tab
    44
Main Pages

46
- Map Page
  
  46
  - Using the Map Page
    46
  - Panning the Map with the Cursor
    47
  - Main Pages
    48
  - Selecting Map Scales and Additional Maps
    49
  - Map Page Options Menu
    50
  - Map Page Setup Menu
    53
    
    General' Tab
    54
    
    Map' Tab
    54
    
    Line' Tab
    55
    
    Waypoint' Tab
    55
    
    Marine' Tab
    56
    
    Mrn Nav' (Marine Navaids) Tab
    56
    
    City' Tab
    56
    
    Road' Tab
    57
    
    Point' Tab
    57
    
    Area' Tab
    57
    
    Topo' Tab
    57
- Compass Page
  
  58
  - Using the Compass Page
    58
  - Compass Page Options Menu
    59
- Highway Page
  
  60
  - Highway
    60
  - Using the Highway Page
    60
  - Highway Page Options Menu
    61
- Active Route Page: Marine Mode
  
  62
  - Active Route Page
    62
  - Active Route Page Options Menu
    62
- Current Route Page: Automotive Mode
  
  63
  - Current Route Page
    63
  - Saving the Current Route
    63
- Position Data Page: Marine Mode
  
  64
  - Understanding the Position Data Page
    64
  - Position Data Page Options Menu
    64
- Trip Computer Page: Automotive Mode
  
  65
  - Understanding the Trip Computer Page
    65
  - Trip Computer Page Options Menu
    65
Main Menu

66
- Overview
  
  66
  - Using the Main Menu
    66
- GPS Tab
  
  67
  - Using the GPS Tab
    67
    
    Receiver Status
    68
    
    Differential Field
    69
  - GPS Tab Options Menu
    69
Route Tab

70
- Using the Route Tab
  70
- Route Tab Options Menu
  70
Points Tab

71
- Points Tab Overview
  71
  - User' Tab
    71
  - Proximity' Tab
    71
Track Tab

72
- Track Tab Overview
  72
  - Active' Tab
    73
  - Saved' Tab
    75
Alarms Tab

76
- Using the Alarms Tab
  76
  - Nav' (Navigation) Alarms
    77
  - System' Alarms
    78
  - Sonar' Alarms
    78
Celestial Tab

79
- Using the Celestial Tab
  79
  - Tide' Tab
    79
  - Sun & Moon' Tab
    81
  - Hunt & Fish' Tab
    82
Message Tab

83
- Viewing the Message Tab
  83
Display Tab

84
- Adjusting the Display Using the Display Tab
  84
Sound Tab

85
- Adjusting the Unit's Sound
  85
- Setup Tab
  
  86
  - Setup Tab Overview
    86
    
    System' Tab
    86
    
    Road Routing' Tab
    87
    
    Guidance' Tab
    88
    
    Timers' Tab
    88
    
    Time' Tab
    89
    
    Units' Tab
    89
    
    Location' Tab
    90
    
    Owner' Tab
    91
    
    COM 1' and 'COM 2' Tabs
    92
Appendix

96
- Speciﬁ Cations
  
  96
  - Physical Speciﬁ Cations
    96
  - Performance
    96
  - Power
    96
- Care Information
  
  97
  - Cleaning the Unit
    97
  - Storing the GPSMAP 276C
    97
  - Immersing the Unit in Water
    97
- Accessories
  
  98
  - Standard Accessories
    98
  - Optional Accessories
    98
- Wiring and Interfacing
  
  100
  - Connecting the Power/Data Cable
    100
  - Interfacing
    100
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  
  101
  - What Are Map Datums and Which Should I Use
    101
  - What Is a Location Format and Which Should I Use
    101
- Map Datum List
  
  102
- Time Offsets
  
  104
- Messages
  
  105
- LORAN TD Setup
  
  107
  - LORAN TD System
    107
  - LORAN TD Feature
    107
  - Using the LORAN TD Format
    107
- Garmin Data Cards
  
  109
  - Installing and Removing Data Cards
    109
- WAAS and DGPS
  
  110
  - What Is WAAS
    110
  - What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)
    110
- Data Field Options
  
  111
- Compliance, License, and Warranty Information107
  
  113
  - FCC Compliance
    113
  - Software License Agreement
    114
  - Product Registration and Support
    114
  - Limited Warranty
    115
- Safety Information
  
  116
Index

118

Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual (134 pages)

Chartplotting receiver

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3.13 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

6
- Caring for the GPSMAP 276C
  6
  - Cleaning the Case
    6
  - Cleaning the Screen
    6
  - Water Immersion
    6
- Warning
  7
- Caution
  8
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  9
- Charging the GPSMAP 276C
  10
- Turning on the GPSMAP 276C
  11
- Getting Satellite Signals
  12
  - Receiver Status
    13
  - Gps Options
    14
  - Gps Tips
    14
- Using the GPSMAP 276C
  16
- Simulator Mode
  19
Basic Operation in Marine Mode

20
- Marine Mode
  20
- Navigating in Marine Mode
  21
- Finding an Item
  24
  - Recently Found Items
    25
  - Find Menu Options
    26
- Creating and Using Routes
  27
- Creating and Using Waypoints
  32
  - Creating Waypoints Using the Map
    33
  - Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates
    34
  - Reviewing a Waypoint
    35
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    36
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    37
  - Editing a Waypoint
    38
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    39
  - Deleting Waypoints
    40
  - Proximity Points
    41
- Managing Your Tracks
  43
  - Saved Tracks
    45
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    46
  - Tracback Tips
    46
- Following a Marine Route
  47
Marine Mode Pages and Features

49
- Map Page
  49
- Compass Page
  55
- Using the Marine Timer
  56
- Highway Page
  58
- Active Route Page
  60
- Position Data Page
  61
Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

62
Automotive Mode Pages and Features

69
- Map Page
  69
- Current Route Page
  70
- Trip Computer Page
  71
Main Menu

72
- GPS Tab
  72
- Route Tab
  73
- Points Tab
  73
- Track Tab
  74
- DSC Tab
  74
  - Understanding Distress Calls
    75
  - Understanding Position Reports
    75
  - Receiving Dsc Calls
    75
  - Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call
    76
  - Dsc Directory
    76
  - Making a Distress Call
    77
- Sonar Tab
  78
- Alarms Tab
  79
  - Sonar Alarms
    80
  - System Alarms
    80
- Calendar Tab
  81
- Celestial Tab
  82
- Message Tab
  86
- Display Tab
  87
- Sound Tab
  88
- Setup Tab
  88
Setting up and Using Sonar

97
- Showing Sonar on the Map Page
  97
- Using the Sonar Page
  98
- Adjustment Options
  99
- Setting up Sonar
  101
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    102
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    103
  - Viewing the Temperature
    104
- Understanding Sonar
  105
  - Understanding the Sonar Display
    106
  - Transducer Coverage
    106
Appendix

109
- Speciﬁcations
  109
- Optional Accessories
  110
- Installation Information
  111
- Learning about GPS
  115
- What Is Waas
  116
- LORAN TD Setup
  117
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  119
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  120
- Messages
  122
- Data Field Options
  124
- Software License Agreement
  126
- Product Registration
  126
- Limited Warranty
  127
- FCC Compliance
  128
Index

129

Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual (134 pages)

Garmin Chartplotting Receiver Owner's Manual

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 6.62 MB

Introduction

4
- Table of Contents
  4
- Caring for the GPSMAP 276C
  6
  - Cleaning the Case
    6
  - Cleaning the Screen
    6
  - Water Immersion
    6
- Warnings
  7
- Battery Warnings
  8
- Important Information
  8
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  9
- Charging the GPSMAP 276C
  10
- Turning Your GPSMAP 276C on or off
  11
- Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
  11
- Getting Satellite Signals
  12
  - Receiver Status
    13
  - Gps Tips
    14
- Using the GPSMAP 276C
  16
- Using Simulator Mode
  20
Marine Mode

21
- Navigating to a Destination
  22
- Finding an Item
  25
- Find Menu Options
  27
- Creating and Using Routes
  28
  - Navigating a Saved Route
    29
  - Editing a Route
    29
- Creating and Using Waypoints
  32
  - Marking Your Present Location
    33
  - Creating Waypoints Using the Map
    33
  - Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates
    34
  - Reviewing a Waypoint
    34
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    35
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    36
  - Editing a Waypoint
    37
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    38
  - Deleting Waypoints
    39
  - Proximity Points
    40
- Managing Your Tracks
  42
  - Saved Tracks
    44
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    45
  - Tracback Tips
    45
Marine Mode

46
- Map Orientation
  49
- Zooming in and out of the Map
  49
- Panning the Map
  50
- Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map
  51
- Measuring Distance
  52
- Compass Page
  53
- Using the Marine Timer
  54
- Highway Page
  56
- Active Route Page
  58
- Position Data Page
  59
Automotive Mode

60
- Navigating to a Destination
  61
- Stopping and Resuming Navigation
  62
- Editing Your Route
  64
  - Entering Custom Avoids
    65
  - Creating a Detour
    65
- Following an Automotive Route
  67
Automotive Mode

68
- Current Route Page
  69
- Trip Computer Page
  70
Main Menu

71
- Main Menu Tabs
  71
- GPS Tab
  72
- Route Tab
  72
- Points Tab
  73
- Track Tab
  73
- DSC Tab
  74
  - Understanding Distress Calls
    74
  - Understanding Position Reports
    74
  - Receiving Dsc Calls
    74
  - Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call
    76
  - Setting up Dsc
    77
  - Making a Distress Call
    77
- Sonar Tab
  78
- Alarms Tab
  78
- System Alarms
  79
- Calendar Tab
  80
- Celestial Tab
  81
- Tide Sub Tab
  82
- Message Tab
  85
- Display Tab
  86
- Sound Tab
  87
- Setup Tab
  88
Setting up and Using Sonar

97
- Showing Sonar on the Map Page
  97
- Using the Sonar Page
  98
- Resizing the Split Screen
  101
- Setting up Sonar
  102
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    103
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    104
  - Changing the Temperature Display
    105
  - Viewing the Temperature
    105
- Understanding Sonar
  106
- Transducer Coverage
  107
Appendix

109
- Specifications
  109
- Optional Accessories
  110
- Installation Information
  111
- Satellite Information
  115
- What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)
  115
- What Is Waas
  116
- LORAN TD Setup
  117
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  119
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  120
  - How Are Mmsi Assignments Obtained
    121
  - How Can Garmin Help You with Dsc
    121
- Messages
  122
- Data Field Options
  124
- Software License Agreement
  126
- Product Registration
  126
- Limited Warranty
  127
- FCC Compliance
  128
- Declaration of Conformity (Doc)
  128
Index

129

Garmin GPSMAP 276C Quick Reference Manual (2 pages)

Garmin GPSMAP 276C: Quick Start

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.4 MB

Garmin GPSMAP 276C Declaration Of Conformity (1 page)

Garmin GPSMAP 276C: Release Note

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 0.06 MB

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Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual (136 pages)

Table of Contents

Care Information

Getting Started

Unit Overview

Charging the GPSMAP 276C

Turning on the GPSMAP 276C

Getting Satellite Signals

Learning about the Keypad

Using the GPSMAP 276C

Simulated Basic Navigation

Basic Operation in Marine Mode

Marine Mode

Navigating in Marine Mode

Finding an Item

Creating and Using Routes

Creating and Using Waypoints

Managing Your Tracks

Following a Marine Route

Marine Mode Pages and Features

Map Page

Compass Page

Highway Page

Active Route Page

Position Data Page

Dsc

Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

Automotive Mode Page Sequence

Navigating in Automotive Mode

Editing Your Route

Following an Automotive Route

Automotive Mode Pages and Features

Map Page

Current Route Page

Trip Computer Page

Additional Pages and Features

Setting Alarms

Using the Calendar

Viewing Celestial Information

Viewing Messages

Viewing the Temperature

Customizing Your GPSMAP 276C

Setting up the System

Customizing the Routing and Guidance Settings

Changing the Location Settings

Changing the Data Format

Setting up and Using Sonar

Showing Sonar on the Map Page

Using the Sonar Page

Setting up the Sonar

Understanding Sonar

Appendix

Speciﬁcations

Optional Accessories

Installation Information

Learning about GPS

LORAN TD Setup

Map Datums and Location Formats

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Messages

Data Field Options

Safety and Product Information

Index

Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual (124 pages)

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Unit Overview

Using the GPSMAP 276C

Simulated Basic Navigation

Basic Operation

Finding an Item

Navigating in Marine Mode

Navigating in Automotive Mode

Using Routes

Using Waypoints

Main Pages

Map Page

Compass Page