Garmin GPSMAP 78 series User Manual

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Getting Started .................... 1
Manual Conventions .................. 1
Device Overview........................ 2
Battery Information .................... 3
Installing the Batteries ............... 3
Turning the Device On or Off ..... 3
Acquiring Satellite Signals ......... 3
Buttons ...................................... 4
Navigating with Waypoints
and Routes .......................... 5
Waypoints .................................. 5
Routes ....................................... 6
Additional Maps ......................... 8
Tracks .................................. 9
About Tracks.............................. 9
Navigating a Saved Track........ 10
Using the Main Pages .......11
Customizing the Data Fields.....11
Restoring Default Page Settings 11
Map...........................................11
Compass ................................. 13
Using the Compass ................. 13
Using Sight ‘N Go .................... 14
Elevation Plot........................... 15
Opening the Main Menu .......... 16
Trip Computer .......................... 16
Main Menu Features and
Settings ............................. 16
Geocaches .............................. 16
Share Wirelessly...................... 17
Proximity Alarms ...................... 17
Prole Change ......................... 18
Area Calculation ...................... 18
Satellite .................................... 18
Additional Main Menu Tools ..... 19
Customizing Your Device 19
Customizing Data Fields.......... 19
Data Field Options ................... 20
System Settings....................... 23
Display Settings ....................... 24
Setting Up Tones ..................... 24

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