Garmin GPS 72H User manual

GPS 72H
owner’s manual

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GPS 72H Owner’s Manual i
Introduction
Introduction
See the Important Safety and
Product Information guide in
the product box for product
warnings and other important
information.
Manual Conventions
When you are instructed to “press”
something, press the buttons on
the device. Use the rocker to select
something in a list, and then press
ENTER.
The small arrows (>) used in the
text indicate that you should select a
series of items in order, for example,
“Press PAGE > ENTER > select
TRACKS.”
Tips and Shortcuts
To return to the Main Menu
from any page, press the MENU
button twice.
To extend battery life, turn off
the GPS when not using the
device for navigation. For more
information, see page 41.
Product Registration
Help us better support you by
completing our online registration.
Connect to our Web site at
http://my.garmin.com. Keep the
original sales receipt, or a photocopy,
in a safe place.
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ii GPS 72H Owner’s Manual
Introduction
Contact Garmin
Contact Garmin Product Support if
you have any questions while using
your GPS 72H. In the USA, go to
www.garmin.com/support, or contact
Garmin USA by phone at (913)
397.8200 or [phone].
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.
In Europe, go to www.garmin.com
/support and click Contact Support
for in-country support information,
or contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by
phone at +44 (0) 870.8501241.
Serial Number
The serial number is located on the
back of the device in the lower right
corner.
Optional Accessories
For a list of available accessories, go
to http://buy.garmin.com.

GPS 72H Owner’s Manual iii
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction.......................... i
Manual Conventions....................i
Tips and Shortcuts.......................i
Product Registration....................i
Contact Garmin ..........................ii
Serial Number.............................ii
Optional Accessories..................ii
Getting Started.................... 1
Installing the Batteries ............... 2
Buttons ...................................... 3
Turning the Device On and Off.. 4
Using the Rocker....................... 4
Attaching the Wrist Strap........... 5
Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5
Adjusting the Backlight .............. 5
Using the GPS 72H............. 6
Creating and Using Waypoints .. 6
Using GO TO............................. 9
Using Tracks.............................. 9
Creating Routes........................11
The Main Pages ................ 13
Map Page ................................ 14
Compass Page........................ 16
Highway Page ......................... 17
Active Route Page................... 18
GPS Information Page............. 19
Settings ............................. 20
Trip Computer.......................... 20
Tracks...................................... 21
Points....................................... 21
Routes ..................................... 22
Proximity.................................. 22
Celestial................................... 23
System Info.............................. 23
Setup ....................................... 24
Data Field Options................... 30
Marine Navigation............. 34
Mounting the GPS 72H............ 34
Receiving Marine Data ............ 37
Connecting the Power/Data
Cable..................................... 38

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Introduction
Appendix ........................... 40
Connecting Your Device to a
Computer .............................. 40
Battery Information .................. 41
Cleaning the Display Screen ... 41
Resetting the GPS 72H ........... 41
Specications .......................... 42
Software License Agreement... 44
Declaration of Conformity
(DoC) .................................... 44
Index .................................. 45

GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 1
Getting Started
Getting Started
Internal
antenna
Buttons
Display
screen
Battery
compartment
Serial port
(under
weather
cap)
mini-USB
port (under
weather
cap)

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Getting Started
Installing the Batteries
The GPS 72H operates on two AA
batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries. Use precharged
NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results.
To install the batteries:
1. Turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise, and pull the cover
loose.
2. Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
3. Replace the battery cover.
Long-Term Battery Storage
Remove the batteries when you do
not plan to use the GPS 72H for
several months. Stored data is not
lost when the batteries are removed.
Battery
compartment
Locking
pin slot
D-ring

GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
Buttons
QUIT—press to return to the
previous page and cycle through the
main pages in reverse order.
Power—press and hold to turn the
device on or off. Press and release to
adjust the backlight.
GO TO/MOB—press to begin or
stop navigation to a waypoint. Press
and hold (man overboard function) to
store the current location and begin
navigation to that point.
ZOOM IN—press to zoom the map
in.
ZOOM OUT—press to zoom the
map out.
PAGE—press to cycle through the
main pages.
MENU—press and release to view
the menu for the current page. Press
twice to view the Main Menu.
ENTER/MARK—press to select
an menu item, data eld, or option.
Press and hold to save your current
location.
Rocker—rock up, down, right, and
left to move through page items.
ZOOM
OUT
PAGE
MENU
ENTER/
MARK
Rocker
QUIT
Power
GO TO/
MOB
ZOOM IN

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Getting Started
Turning the Device On
and Off
1. Press to turn the device on.
2. Press and hold to turn the
device off.
Using the Rocker
Use the rocker to:
Move through lists.
Highlight elds, on-screen
buttons, or icons.
Move the map pointer.
Add or edit text and numbers.
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To edit text using the rocker:
NOTE: The following example
shows how to edit a waypoint name
on the Mark Waypoint page.
1. Highlightthenameeldusingthe
rocker, and press ENTER.
2. Press the rocker left to clear the
nameeld.
3. Press the rocker up to scroll
throughthelisttondnumbersor
letters.
4. Press the rocker right to enter the
next letter.
5. Press ENTER when completed.