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Garmin GPSMAP 79S manual available for free PDF download: Owner's Manual
Garmin GPSMAP 79S Owner's Manual (44 pages)
Brand:
Garmin
| Category:
GPS
| Size: 2.53 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introduction
5
Getting Started
5
Device Overview
6
Installing Batteries
7
Connecting the Device to External Power
8
Buttons
9
Turning on the Device
9
Locking the Buttons
9
Turning on the Backlight
9
Adjusting the Backlight
10
Acquiring Satellite Signals
10
Using the Main Pages
10
Opening the Main Menu
10
Map
10
Navigating with the Map
10
Measuring Distance on the Map
11
Map Page Settings
11
Map Settings
11
Advanced Map Settings
12
Compass
12
Calibrating the Compass
12
Navigating with the Compass
12
Using the Course Pointer
13
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
13
Projecting a Waypoint from Your Current Location
14
Compass Settings
14
Heading Settings
14
Trip Computer
15
Trip Computer Settings
15
Navigation
15
FIND Page
15
Navigating to a Destination
15
Stopping Navigation
16
Finding a Location Near Another Location
16
Waypoints
16
Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint
16
Saving a Location on the Map as a Waypoint
16
Navigating to a Waypoint
16
Finding a Saved Waypoint
16
Editing a Waypoint
17
Deleting a Waypoint
17
Changing the Photo for a Waypoint
17
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
17
Projecting a Waypoint from a Saved Waypoint
18
Moving a Waypoint on the Map
18
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint
18
Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm
18
Adding a Waypoint to a Route
19
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location
19
Routes
19
Creating a Route Using Route Planner
19
Creating a Route Using the Map
19
Navigating a Saved Route
19
Viewing the Active Route
20
Editing a Route
20
Viewing a Route on the Map
20
Editing the Name of a Route
20
Reversing a Route
20
Deleting a Route
20
Recordings
21
Recording Settings
21
Advanced Recording Settings
21
Auto Save Settings
21
Viewing the Current Activity
22
Customizing Your Activity Log
22
Navigating Using Tracback
22
Stopping the Current Activity
23
Saving the Current Activity
23
Viewing Saved Activity Information
23
Saving a Location from an Activity as a Waypoint
23
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity
23
Reversing an Activity
24
Navigating a Saved Activity
24
Deleting a Saved Activity
24
Main Menu Tools
25
Geocaches
25
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer
25
Searching for a Geocache
26
Filtering the Geocache List
26
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter
26
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter
26
Viewing Geocache Details
26
Navigating to a Geocache
27
Using Hints and Clues to Find a Geocache
27
Logging the Attempt
27
Setting a Proximity Alarm
27
Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm
27
Selecting a Profile
28
Calculating the Size of an Area
28
Customizing the Device
28
Customizing the Data Fields
28
Setup Menu
28
System Settings
29
Satellite Settings
29
Serial Interface Settings
29
Display Settings
29
Turning on Battery Save Mode
30
Changing the Color Mode
30
Routing Settings
30
Turning on Expedition Mode
30
Setting the Device Tones
30
Geocaching Settings
31
Marine Settings
31
Setting up Marine Alarms
31
Menu Settings
31
Customizing the Main Menu
31
Changing the Page Sequence
32
Configuring the Page Ribbon Display
32
Position Format Settings
32
Changing the Units of Measure
33
Time Settings
33
Profiles
33
Creating a Custom Profile
33
Editing a Profile Name
33
Deleting a Profile
34
Resetting Data and Settings
34
Restoring Default Page Settings
34
Device Information
34
Product Updates
34
Setting up Garmin Express
34
Getting more Information
35
Attaching a Lanyard
35
Device Care
35
Cleaning the Device
35
Data Management
36
File Types
36
Installing a Memory Card in the GPSMAP 79S/Sc Device
36
Connecting the Device to Your Computer
36
Transferring Files to Your Device
37
Deleting Files
37
Using Garmin Connect
37
Disconnecting the USB Cable
37
Specifications
38
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information
38
Appendix
39
Data Fields
39
Optional Accessories
41
Troubleshooting
41
Maximizing Battery Life
41
Restarting the Device
41
My Device Is in the Wrong Language
41
Index
42
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