Garmin GPSMAP 78 series User Manual

14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual
Using the Main Pages

: Sight ‘N Go is available only with
the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.
You can point the device at an object in
the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock
in the direction, and then navigate to the
object.

From the main menu, select 
.

Point the device at an object.

Select  > .

Use the compass to navigate to the
object.

From the compass, press , and
select .
• —shows the type of
directional heading on the compass:
◦ —sets the
compass reading to directional
letters (N, S, E, W).
◦ —sets the
compass reading to degrees
(0°–359°).
◦ —sets the compass reading
to mils (0 mils–6399 mils).
• —sets the north
reference of the compass:
◦ —sets true north as the
heading reference.
◦ —automatically sets
the magnetic declination for your
location.
◦ —sets grid north as the
heading reference (0°).
◦ —sets the magnetic
variation value.
• —allows you to
select how the course is displayed.
◦ (Small/Large)indicates
the direction to your destination.
◦ indicates your
relationship to a course line
leading to a destination.

Garmin GPSMAP 78 series Specifications

General

Display Resolution	160 x 240 pixels
Weight	7.7 oz (218 g) with batteries
Battery Type	2 AA batteries (not included); NiMH or Lithium recommended
Water Rating	IPX7
High-Sensitivity Receiver	Yes
Interface	USB
Built-in Memory	1.7 GB
Waypoints	2000
Routes	200
Track Log	10, 000 points, 200 saved tracks
Physical Dimensions	2.6" x 6.0" x 1.2" (6.6 x 15.2 x 3.0 cm)
Memory Expansion	microSD™ card (not included)
Display Size	2.6 inches
Battery Life	20 hours
Display Type	TFT color
Battery Recommendation	NiMH or Lithium
Preloaded Maps	Basemap