Garmin GPSMAP 78 series User Manual

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
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See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important
information.
When using your device the rst time,
you should complete the following tasks
to set up the device and get to know the
basic features.
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Install the batteries (page 3).
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Turn on the device (page 3).
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Acquire satellites (page 3).
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Mark a waypoint (page 5).
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Navigate a route (page 8).
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Record a track (page 9).
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Calibrate the compass (page 13).
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When you are instructed to press
something, use the buttons on the unit.
Use the  to select something
in a list, and then press ENTER. See
page 5.
The small arrows (>) used in the text
indicate that you should select a series
of items in order, for example, “Select
 > .”

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