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Garmin 276Cx User Manual

Garmin 276Cx
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GPSMAP
®
276Cx
Owner’s Manual
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Garmin 276Cx Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Resolution800 x 480 pixels
Water RatingIPX7
Waypoints10, 000
Routes250
Track Log20, 000 points, 250 saved tracks
Barometric AltimeterYes
Electronic CompassYes (tilt-compensated 3-axis)
Rugged DesignYes
Display Size5"
Weight450 g with batteries
Battery TypeRechargeable lithium-ion
Battery LifeUp to 16 hours
Memory8 GB
InterfaceUSB and NMEA 0183
ReceiverHigh-sensitivity with GPS and GLONASS support
ConnectivityBluetooth, ANT+
Preloaded MapsYes (varies by region)

Summary

Introduction

Device Overview

Provides an overview of the device's physical components and ports.

Keys

Details the function of each physical button on the device.

Main Pages

Explains how to navigate between the primary screens and modes.

Battery Information

Covers warnings and precautions related to the device's batteries.

Maximizing Battery Life

Offers tips and settings to extend battery operational time.

Turning On Battery Save Mode

Describes how to enable battery save mode for extended use.

Long-Term Storage

Provides instructions for storing the device for extended periods.

Installing AA Batteries

Explains how to install AA batteries as an alternative power source.

Installing the Battery Pack

Charging the Battery Pack

Details on how to charge the device's battery pack using various power sources.

Turning On the Device

Simple instruction on how to power on the GPS device.

Adjusting the Backlight Brightness and Volume

Guides on adjusting screen brightness and audio output volume.

Support and Updates

Information on accessing Garmin support and device software updates.

Setting Up Garmin Express

Steps to connect the device to a computer for Garmin Express setup.

Connected Features

Overview of features available via smartphone or wireless network connection.

GPS Satellite Signals

Acquiring Satellite Signals

Explains the process and factors affecting the acquisition of GPS signals.

Changing the Satellite View

How to customize the display of satellite information on the GPS page.

Turning Off GPS

Instructions on how to disable GPS tracking to conserve battery or for other uses.

Simulating a Location

Enables setting a manual location for use when GPS is off.

Enabling GLONASS and WAAS

Details on activating GLONASS and WAAS for improved positioning.

Waypoints

Creating a Waypoint

Instructions on how to save your current location as a waypoint.

Finding a Waypoint

Methods to search and locate saved waypoints by various criteria.

Project a Waypoint

How to create a new location by projecting distance and bearing from a marked point.

Navigating to a Waypoint

Steps to start navigation towards a selected waypoint.

Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location

Procedure to refine waypoint accuracy by averaging multiple readings.

Editing a Waypoint

How to modify the details of an existing waypoint.

Editing a Category

Instructions for managing waypoint categories, including adding and editing.

Deleting a Waypoint

Steps to remove a waypoint from the device.

Routes

Creating a Route

Guide to building a route by selecting sequential points.

Activating a Route

How to start navigating a previously created or saved route.

Copying a Route

Procedure to duplicate an existing route for modification or backup.

Editing the Name of a Route

How to change the name of a saved route for better identification.

Editing a Route

Steps to add, remove, or reorder points within an existing route.

Deleting a Route

Instructions on how to remove a route from the device.

Navigating a Saved Route

How to start navigation to a route that has been previously saved.

Viewing the Active Route

How to view details and the map of the currently active route.

Stopping Navigation

Procedure to end the current navigation session.

Reversing a Route

How to invert a route to navigate from the destination back to the start.

Taking a Detour

Guide on how to temporarily reroute around obstacles or construction.

Planning Your Route

How to input trip data to calculate trip details and estimates.

Tracks

Recording a Track

How to start, pause, and stop the device's track logging feature.

Viewing the Active Track

How to view the current track log on the map or as an elevation plot.

Saving the Active Track

Procedure to save the currently recorded track log.

Clearing the Active Track

How to erase the current track log data.

Deleting a Track

Steps to remove saved track logs from the device.

Navigating a Saved Track

How to start navigation along a previously saved track.

Archived Tracks

Explanation of archiving tracks to free up memory and store them.

Archiving Tracks Automatically

How to set up automatic archiving of tracks based on schedule or storage.

Archiving Tracks Manually

Procedure to manually archive saved track logs.

Navigation

Find Menu

How to use the find menu to search for various locations and items.

Navigating to a Destination

Step-by-step guide to start navigation to a chosen destination.

Stopping Navigation

Procedure to end the current navigation session.

Finding a Location by Name

How to search for specific locations using their names.

Finding a Location Near Another Location

Method to find locations relative to a specified point on the map.

Navigating with the Compass

How to use the compass page for directional guidance.

Calibrating the Compass

Instructions for calibrating the electronic compass for accuracy.

Course Pointer

Explanation of the course pointer feature for straight-line navigation.

Navigating with the Map

How to follow a route or track using the on-screen map display.

Navigating Using TracBack®

How to retrace your path back to the start of a track log.

Avoiding Road Features

How to set preferences to avoid specific road types during routing.

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location

Procedure for marking a MOB location and navigating back to it.

Elevation Plot

Description of the elevation plot feature and its customization.

Navigating to a Point on the Elevation Plot

Changing the Plot Type

How to switch the elevation plot display between time or distance.

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Procedure to manually calibrate the altimeter using known elevation or pressure.

Trip Computer

Overview of the trip computer's display and statistics.

Resetting the Trip Computer

Instructions on how to reset trip data, speed, and odometer values.

Highway Page

Explanation of the highway page for steering guidance and route visualization.

BirdsEye Imagery

Information on downloading and using BirdsEye satellite imagery.

Calendars and Weather Data

Viewing the Calendar

How to view the device calendar and access almanac data.

Viewing Tide Information

How to look up tide height and tide times for specific stations.

Viewing Celestial Data and Almanacs

How to view sunrise, sunset, moon data, and hunting/fishing times.

Viewing Current Weather Conditions and Forecasts

How to access current weather information and forecasts.

Customizing the Device

Customizing the Data Fields

How to change the data fields displayed on various pages.

Customizing the Page Layout

How to select and set up different page layouts.

Configuring the Maps

How to enable or disable maps loaded on the device.

Map Setup

Settings for general map appearance, detail, and orientation.

General Map Settings

Options to adjust map detail and orientation.

Map Settings

Settings for map display options like shaded relief and guidance text.

Marine Settings

Settings specific to marine map display and features.

Marine Navigation Settings

Settings for marine chart symbols and light sectors.

Trip Computer Settings

Options to customize the trip computer layout and reset data.

Highway Page Settings

Settings for highway page appearance and data fields.

Alarms Settings

How to configure various types of alarms on the device.

GPS Satellite Settings

Use With GPS Off

How to turn off GPS functionality.

Use With GPS On

How to turn on GPS functionality.

Track Up

Setting for satellite view orientation.

Single Color

Option to set satellite page display to single color.

Set Loc. On Map

How to mark current location on the map.

AutoLocate Position

Using Garmin AutoLocate to set the GPS position.

System Settings

System Mode

How to set the satellite system (GPS, GLONASS).

Usage Mode

How to set the device mode to Marine or Automotive.

Text Language

How to change the device's text language.

WAAS/EGNOS

How to enable WAAS/EGNOS for improved GPS accuracy.

External Power Off

Setting for power mode when disconnected from external power.

External Power On

Setting for power mode when connected to external power.

Interface

Settings for serial interface communication.

AA Battery Type

How to change the AA battery type setting.

Serial Interface Settings

Display Settings

How to adjust display color, backlight, and timeouts.

Routing Settings

Settings for route calculation, avoidance, and behavior.

Tracks Settings

Settings for track recording, archiving, and output format.

Altimeter Settings

Barometer Mode

How to set the barometer mode (Variable Elevation or Fixed Elevation).

Plot Type

How to view elevation or pressure changes over time or distance.

Auto Calibration

How to enable automatic altimeter calibration.

Calibrate Altimeter

How to manually calibrate the altimeter using known data.

Sound Settings

Beeper

How to set the beeper for alarms and selections.

Attention Tone

How to set the tone that sounds before voice prompts.

Voice Prompt

How to set voice prompt behavior for guidance.

Voice Language

How to select the language for voice prompts.

Speaker Volume

How to adjust the external speaker or headphone volume.

ANT+® Sensor Settings

Timer Settings

How to configure user and marine timer settings.

Time Settings

How to set the time format and time zone.

Changing the Units of Measure

How to customize units for distance, speed, elevation, etc.

Location Settings

Position Format

How to set the position format for location readings.

Map Datum

How to set the map datum coordinate system.

Map Spheroid

Shows the coordinate system the device is using.

Heading

How to set direction references for heading information.

Restoring All Default Settings

Device Information

Device Care

Precautions for caring for the device, avoiding damage.

Cleaning the Device

Instructions on how to properly clean the device.

Optional Fitness Accessories

Information on using optional fitness accessories with the device.

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors

Steps to pair ANT+ wireless sensors, like heart rate monitors.

Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device

Data Management

Information on managing files stored on the device.

Installing a Memory Card

Instructions for installing a microSD memory card for storage or maps.

Connecting the Device to Your Computer

Instructions for connecting the device to a computer via USB.

Transferring Files to Your Device

How to copy files from a computer to the device or memory card.

Deleting Files

Instructions and warnings regarding the deletion of files from the device.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

How to safely disconnect the device from a computer.

Specifications

Technical specifications of the device, including battery and water rating.

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