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Garmin GPSMAP 76S User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 76S
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GPSMAP 76S
chartplotting receiver
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
Covers Rev C.indd 1 5/7/2003, 9:57:21 AM

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Garmin GPSMAP 76S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Sport (fitness, running)No
Marine (chartplotters, sounders)Yes
Routes quantity50
Number of waypoints1000
Form factorHandheld
Product colorSilver
Display resolution180 x 240 pixels
RS-232 ports1
Internal memory24 MB
Number of tracklog points10000
Battery typeAA
Battery life (max)16 h
Number of batteries supported2
Sustainability certificatesRoHS
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Depth30 mm
Width69 mm
Height157 mm
Weight218 g

Summary

Introduction

Warnings and Cautions

Provides critical safety warnings regarding product usage in vehicles and general operation.

Reference

Initializing the GPS Receiver

Explains the process of initializing the GPS receiver for navigation and satellite acquisition.

GPS Information Page

Explains receiver status indicators like 'Acquiring Satellites', '2D/3D GPS Location', and 'GPS Off'.

Map Page

Introduces the Map Page, its built-in basemap, and how to change the zoom scale for navigation.

Compass Page

Describes the Compass Page, its display elements, and how it uses the electronic compass or GPS for navigation.

Highway Page

Introduces the Highway Page for straight-line navigation, its data fields, and how to follow highway guidance.

Active Route/Goto Page

Shows currently navigated waypoints and distance information for routes or 'Go To' navigation.

Trip Computer

Explains the Trip Computer page with Horizontal and Vertical tabs showing trip data like odometer, speed, and ascent/descent.

Points Page

Allows selection of Waypoints, Points of Interest, Cities, Exits, Addresses, and Intersections.

Creating Waypoints

Explains methods for creating waypoints using ENTER/MARK, Map Page, or manual coordinate entry.

Creating & Editing Waypoints

Details how to create waypoints on the Map Page or manually, and edit saved waypoints.

Points Of Interest

Details how to search for and view information about Points of Interest using MapSource data.

Points - Cities & Exits

Describes how to find cities and select exit options, including services and rest areas.

Points - Addresses

Explains how to find and view address information and save addresses as waypoints.

Routes

Introduces routes as a series of waypoints for navigation and the unit's capacity for storing them.

Creating a New Route

Explains methods for creating new routes using the map or manually entering waypoints.

Plan Route Page

Explains how to plan a route by entering speed, fuel flow, departure time, and date.

Proximity

Describes proximity waypoints used to alert users when approaching a predetermined area.

Celestial Selections

Introduces the Celestial menu for viewing Tides, Sun and Moon, and Hunt and Fish information.

Setup Menu — ‘General’ Tab

Configures settings for receiver mode, WAAS, backlight timeout, beeper, and language.

Setup Menu — ‘Altimeter’ Tab

Adjusts settings for Altimeter Auto Calibration, Pressure Units, and Barometer Mode.

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix D

Appendix E

Appendix F

Appendix G

Appendix J

Warranty

Outlines the limited warranty terms, coverage, exclusions, and service procedures for the product.

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