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Garmin West Marine 276C Plus Owner's Manual (140 pages)

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Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 10 MB

About this Manual

3
Table of Contents
4
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  
  9
- Charging the 276C Plus
  
  10
  - Information about Charge Mode
    10
  - A.indd
    10
- Turning on the 276C Plus
  
  11
  - Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
    11
  - A.indd
    11
- Getting Satellite Signals
  
  12
  - Viewing GPS Status with the GPS Page
    12
  - A.indd
    12
  - Receiver Status
    13
  - A.indd
    13
  - GPS Options
    14
  - GPS Tips
    14
  - A.indd
    14
- Learning about the Keypad
  
  15
- Using the 276C Plus
  
  16
- Simulated Basic Navigation
  
  19
  - Activating Simulator Mode
    19
  - Entering a New Location
    19
  - Simulating Navigation
    20
- What Is the Difference between the Modes
  
  22
  - Powerboat Mode
    22
  - Sailboat Mode
    22
  - Automotive Mode
    22
  - Off Road Mode
    22
  - Which Mode Should I Use
    22
  - How Do I Switch Modes
    22
Basic Operation

23
- Finding an Item
  
  23
- Creating and Using Routes
  
  25
  - Creating a Route
    25
  - Navigating a Saved Route
    26
  - Editing a Route
    27
  - Using the Route Tab Options
    28
  - Manually Transitioning to the Next Waypoint
    28
- Creating and Using Waypoints
  
  29
  - Marking Your Present Position
    29
  - Creating a Waypoint Using the Map
    30
  - Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates
    31
  - Going to a Waypoint
    31
  - Reviewing a Waypoint
    32
  - Editing a Waypoint
    33
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    33
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    34
  - Averaging the Waypoint's Location
    35
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    35
  - Deleting Waypoints
    37
  - Proximity Points
    38
- Managing Your Tracks
  
  40
  - Setting up and Saving Your Tracks
    40
  - Saved Tracks
    42
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    43
  - Tracback Tips
    43
Basic Operation in the Sea Modes

44
Sea Modes Pages and Features

50
- Map Page
  
  50
  - Map Orientation
    50
  - Zooming in and out of the Map
    51
  - Panning the Map
    52
  - Changing the Map Detail
    53
  - Measuring Distance
    53
- Compass Page
  
  54
  - Compass Page Options
    54
  - Using the Marine Timer
    55
- Highway Page
  
  56
  - Using the Highway Page
    56
  - Highway Page Options
    57
- Active Route Page
  
  58
  - Active Route Page Options
    58
- Tide Page
  
  59
- Position Data Page
  
  61
  - Position Data Page Options
    61
- Entering Your Vessel's Information
  
  62
  - Setting Your Home Port
    63
  - Navigating to Your Home Port
    63
- Viewing Your Marine Log
  
  64
- Using DSC
  
  65
  - Understanding Distress Calls
    65
  - Understanding Position Reports
    65
  - Making a Distress Call
    65
  - Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call
    66
    
    Navigating to a DSC Location
    66
    
    DSC Call List
    66
    
    DSC Log
    67
    
    DSC Directory
    67
  - Setting up DSC
    68
Basic Operation in the Land Modes

69
- Automotive Mode Page Sequence
  
  69
- Off Road Page Sequence
  
  69
- Navigating in Automotive Mode
  
  70
- Navigating in off Road Mode
  
  75
  - Initiating Navigation
    75
  - Following an off Road Route
    75
    
    See Your Route on the Map Page
    75
    
    View Your Heading with the Compass Page
    75
    
    See Your Progress on the Active Route Page
    75
    
    Watch Your Trip Information
    75
Pages and Features of the Land Modes

76
- Map Page
  
  76
- Current Route Page
  
  77
  - Saving the Current Route
    77
- Trip Computer Page
  
  78
  - Resetting the Trip Computer
    78
- Dashboard Page
  
  79
Additional Features

80
- Setting Alarms
  
  80
  - Navigation (Nav) Alarms
    80
  - System Alarms
    81
  - Sonar Alarms
    81
- Using the Calendar
  
  82
  - Day View
    82
  - Week View
    82
  - Month View
    82
  - Calendar Options
    82
- Viewing Celestial Information
  
  83
  - Sun & Moon Tab
    83
  - Hunt & Fish Tab
    84
- Viewing Messages
  
  85
- Viewing the Temperature
  
  86
  - Changing the Temperature Display
    86
  - Reset the Temperature Graph
    86
Customizing Your 276C Plus

87
- Setting up the System
  
  87
  - Adding a Welcome Message
    87
  - Enabling Map Data
    88
  - Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields
    89
  - Setting up the Map Page
    89
  - Changing the Page Sequence
    90
  - Some Tips about the Page Sequence
    90
  - Changing the Display
    91
  - Changing the Sounds
    92
  - Changing the System Settings
    93
  - Setting the Timers
    94
  - Changing the Time
    94
  - Customizing the Units
    95
  - Restoring Defaults
    95
- Customizing the Routing and Guidance Settings
  
  96
  - Road Routing Settings
    96
  - Guidance Settings
    97
- Changing the Location Settings
  
  98
- Changing the Data Format
  
  99
  - Advanced NMEA Output Setup
    101
Setting up and Using Sonar

102
- Using the Sonar Page
  
  102
  - Adjusting the Sonar Page
    103
  - Adjustment Options
    104
  - Resizing the Split Screen
    105
  - Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page
    106
  - Marking an Underwater Waypoint
    106
  - Showing Sonar on the Map Page
    107
- Setting up the Sonar
  
  108
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    109
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    110
- Understanding Sonar
  
  111
  - Understanding the Sonar Display
    111
  - Transducer Coverage
    112
  - Whiteline
    113
  - Thermoclines
    113
Appendix

114
- Speciﬁcations
  
  114
  - Physical
    114
  - Power
    114
  - Performance
    114
    
    Accuracy
    114
- Care Information
  
  115
  - Cleaning the Unit
    115
  - Storing the 276C Plus
    115
  - Immersing the Unit in Water
    115
- Optional Accessories
  
  116
- Installation Information
  
  117
  - Connecting the Power/Data Cable
    117
  - Connecting Your 276C Plus to a Computer
    118
    
    Information about USB Drivers
    118
  - Using Ximage for Customized Waypoint Icons
    119
  - Installing and Removing Data Cards
    119
  - Interfacing
    120
  - Removing the Antenna
    120
- Learning about GPS
  
  121
  - Common GPS Terms
    121
  - What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)
    121
  - Differential Field
    121
  - What Is WAAS
    122
- LORAN TD Setup
  
  123
  - LORAN TD Feature
    123
  - Using the LORAN TD Format
    123
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  
  125
  - What Are a Map Datum and Which Should I Use
    125
  - What Is a Location Format and Which Should I Use
    125
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  
  126
- Data Field Options
  
  128
- Messages
  
  130
- Safety and Product Information
  
  131
  - Software License Agreement
    131
  - Product Registration
    131
  - Contact Garmin
    131
  - Limited Warranty
    132
  - FCC Compliance
    133
  - Safety Information
    133
Index

135

Garmin West Marine 276C Plus Quick Reference Manual (2 pages)

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Garmin West Marine 276C Plus Owner's Manual (140 pages)

Table of Contents

About this Manual

Getting Started

Unit Overview

Charging the 276C Plus

Turning on the 276C Plus

Getting Satellite Signals

Learning about the Keypad

Using the 276C Plus

Simulated Basic Navigation

What Is the Difference between the Modes

Basic Operation

Finding an Item

Creating and Using Routes

Creating and Using Waypoints

Managing Your Tracks

Basic Operation in the Sea Modes

Sea Modes Page Sequence

Navigating in the Sea Modes

Following a Route in the Sea Modes

Sea Modes Pages and Features

Map Page

Compass Page

Highway Page

Active Route Page

Tide Page

Position Data Page

Entering Your Vessel's Information

Viewing Your Marine Log

Using DSC

Basic Operation in the Land Modes

Automotive Mode Page Sequence

Off Road Page Sequence

Navigating in Automotive Mode

Navigating in off Road Mode

Pages and Features of the Land Modes

Map Page

Current Route Page

Trip Computer Page

Dashboard Page

Additional Features

Setting Alarms

Using the Calendar

Viewing Celestial Information

Viewing Messages

Viewing the Temperature

Customizing Your 276C Plus

Setting up the System

Customizing the Routing and Guidance Settings

Changing the Location Settings

Changing the Data Format

Setting up and Using Sonar

Using the Sonar Page

Setting up the Sonar

Understanding Sonar

Appendix

Speciﬁcations

Care Information

Optional Accessories

Installation Information

Learning about GPS

LORAN TD Setup

Map Datums and Location Formats

Digital Selective Calling (DSC)

Data Field Options

Messages

Safety and Product Information

Index

Garmin West Marine 276C Plus Quick Reference Manual (2 pages)

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