Garmin GPSMAP 76 series User manual

GPSMAP 76
owner’s
manual
and
reference
guide
chartplotting receiver
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©2001 GARMIN Corporation
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1
Registration
Introduction
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WARNING: If you choose to use the GPSMAP 7 in a vehicle, it is the sole
responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPSMAP 7 to secure the GPS unit so
that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident. Do
not mount the GPSMAP 7 over airbag panels or in a place where the driver or
passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision.
WARNING: If you choose to use the GPSMAP 7 in a vehicle, it is the
sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate the vehicle in a safe
manner, maintain full surveillance of all driving conditions at all times, and never
become distracted by the GPSMAP 7 to the exclusion of safe operating practices.
It is unsafe to operate the GPSMAP 7 while you are driving. Failure by the
operator of a vehicle equipped with an GPSMAP 7 to pay full attention to
operating the vehicle and road conditions while the vehicle is in motion could
result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury.
CAUTI N: IT IS THE USER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT
PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A TRAVEL
AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE
MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY.
CAUTI N: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the govern-
ment of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy
and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPSMAP 7 is a precision
electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinter-
preted and, therefore, become unsafe.
2
Warnings and Cautions
Introduction
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NOTE: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for
Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE (“home or offi ce” interfer-
ence requirements are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements). Operation of
this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
The GPSMAP 7 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should
only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized repairs or
modifi cations could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your
warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.
3
FCC Compliance Statement
Introduction
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The GPSMAP 7 is a 7.5 ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver with a
built-in Quad Helix antenna. The GPSMAP 7 has nine keys located on the front of
the unit, that allow the user to quickly access all of the units functions. The GPSMAP
7 has a large 180 X 240 pixel, 4 level gray monochrome display for easy viewing.
The GPSMAP 7 is a full function GPS with a built-in North American base
map that includes Interstate and State Highways and Exit Information. Using
MapSource™, GARMIN’s map data software (not included), you could choose to have
the GPSMAP 7 display a variety of different map information. We currently offer sev-
eral mapping options including our Metroguide™, Topo, Lights and Waterways,and
Fishing Hot Spots data. Check your local dealer or our web site (www.garmin.com)
for a complete listing of MapSource products.
GARMIN designed your GPSMAP 7 with the user in mind. The GPSMAP 7
is waterproof to IPX 7 standards, fl oats and is rugged enough to endure the most
trying use, and GARMIN’s friendly user interface will allow you to be navigating with
your GPS in no time. Your GPSMAP 7 can provide one more critical benefi t, peace
of mind. With your GPSMAP 7 you will know where you are, where you’ve been
and where you’re going. And since you’ll always know the way back home, you can
concentrate on what you set out to do, explore the great outdoors.
Thank you for choosing GARMIN!
Other features include:
Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol.
Tracks: Automatic Track Log; 10 saved Tracks.
Routes: 50 Routes that let you navigate through a set o 50 waypoints.
Trip Computer: Trip Odometer, Stopped Time, Moving Average Speed, Moving
Time, Overall Average Speed, Total Time, Max Speed and Odometer.
Tides: Displays tide in ormation graphically.
Sun and Moon: Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset, Position in Sky, and Moon
Phase.
NOTE: You should always be prepared and capable of
navigating without the GP MAP 76. It is designed to
compliment other forms of basic navigation, not entirely
replace them.
4
Introduction
Features
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5
Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction 1-7
Registration ........................................ 1
Warnings and Cautions ...................... 2
FCC Compliance Statement ............... 3
Features.............................................. 4
Table of Contents ............................... 5
“How To” Index..................................
GPSMAP 7 Unit Features.................. 7
Section One: Getting Started 8-20
Installing the Batteries ........................ 8
Installing the Lanyard......................... 9
Interface Keys................................... 10
Main Pages ....................................... 11
Using the Built-In Simulator............. 12
Using the Simulator.......................... 13
Entering Data .............................. 14-15
Basic Navigation.......................... 1 -20
Initializing the GPSMAP 7 .............. 18
Section Two: Reference 21-59
Initializing the GPS Receiver........21-22
GPS Information Page ................. 23-25
Map Page..................................... 2 -27
Map Page Setup Options ............. 28-33
Pointer Page ............................... 33-34
Highway Page.............................. 34-3
Main Menu.................................. 3 - 1
Trip Computer....................... 37-38
Tracks....................................38-39
Waypoints ............................. 40-42
Points of Interest......................... 43
Cities .......................................... 44
Exits ...................................... 44-45
Addresses ................................... 45
Intersections ............................... 4
Routes ...................................47-51
Proximity.................................... 51
Celestial.................................52-54
MapSource Info .......................... 55
Setup Menu- General Tab ...... 55-5
Setup Menu-Time Tab ................ 57
Setup Menu-Units Tab................ 58
Setup Menu-Location Tab...... 58-59
Setup Menu-Alarms Tab ............. 0
Setup Menu-Interface Tab........... 1
Appendices 62-77
Appendix A: Specifi cations............... 2
Appendix B: Wiring & Interfacing.... 3
Appendix C: Time Offsets ................ 4
Appendix D: Map Datums........... 5-
Appendix E: Navigation Terms .... 7- 8
Appendix F: Messages ................. 9-70
Appendix G: Loran TD................ 71-72
Appendix H: Accessories .................. 73
Appendix I: Index ...................... 74-77
Appendix J: Warranty ..................... 78
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The list to the right is provided to help you quickly fi nd
some of the more important procedures you will use on
your new GP MAP 76.
H
T D THIS: SEE PAGE(S):
Turn the unit on or off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Initialize the GPS receiver (fi rst time use) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18, 21-22
Adjust screen contrast or backlighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 5
Enter data and select options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-15
Learn how the operate the unit’s function keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 13
Mark your present location as a waypoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Go to a destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17, 19-20
Create and use a route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-50
Learn about the Map page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 1 , 2
Pan using the map arrow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Zoom in or out on the Map page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 2
Reconfi gure the Map page display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-33
Access the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 3
Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Change the displayed time (zone) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Create Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Edit Waypoints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setup Loran TD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
View tide information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-53
View celestial information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52-54
Set Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0
See current position, date and time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
View a unit message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-70
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Introduction
“How To” Index
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7
Introduction
Unit Features
Internal Antenna
180 x 240 Four Level
Gray, Backlight Dis lay
Interface Keys
External Antenna Connection
Battery Com artment
External Data/Auxilary
Power Port
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Remove the batteries from your GP MAP 76 if you don’t
expect to use it for several months. Be sure to observe the
proper polarity when inserting the batteries. Follow the bat-
tery manufacturer’s instructions on the proper care and han-
dling of the batteries.
Please dispose of used batteries properly!
Please dispose of used batteries properly!
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Getting Started
Installing the batteries
Installing the batteries:
1. Remove the Battery Cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter clockwise
and pulling the cover loose.
2. Check the battery polarity with the molded diagram in the battery compart-
ment and install the batteries inserting the end toward the spring fi rst.
3. Re-install the Battery Cover by reversing step 1.
Turn D-ring 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise and remove cover
Installing the Batteries
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Getting Started
To install the Lanyard:
1. Place the loop o the Lanyard through
the slot opening at the bottom o the
GPSMAP 76.
2. Route the strap through the loop and
pull tight.
Installing the Lanyard
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Interface Keys
IN — The Zoom IN Key is used to decrease the map scale. When you
decrease the map scale, you will view a smaller area with greater detail.
OUT — The Zoom UT Key is used to increase the map scale. When you
increase the map scale, you will view a larger area with less detail.
NAV / MOB — The NAV Key is used to begin or stop navigation. If the
NAV Key is pressed and held down, the GPS stores the current location (a
man overboard point) and gives you the opportunity to begin immediate
navigation to that point.
PAGE — The PAGE Key will cycle you through the fi ve main display pages
in sequence. The PAGE Key will end an operation in progress and return
you to the main page.
— The P WER Key is used to turn the unit on and off. To turn the
unit off press the P WER Key and hold it. The P WER Key is also used
to display the adjustment window for the backlight and contrast adjustment.
To activate the backlight/contrast adjustment window with the unit on, press
and release the P WER Key.
MENU — The MENU Key is used to display page option menus. If pressed
twice, the Main Menu will be displayed.
QUIT — The QUIT Key will cycle you through the fi ve main display pages
in reverse sequence. The QUIT Key will end an operation in progress and
display the previous page.
ENTER — The ENTER Key is used to activate a data fi eld or confi rm a
selection. If the ENTER Key is pressed and held, the GPSMAP 7 will store
the current location and display the Mark Waypoint page.
ROCKER — The R CKER Key, located in the center of the keypad, is used to
control the Up/Down and Left/Right movement of the cursor on the display
pages and during data entry.
Getting Started
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Getting Started
Main Pages
This exercise will provide you with the knowledge and skill to navigate the
pages and menus of your GPSMAP 7 with confi dence.
As we progress through this Owner’s Manual you will often be directed to
press a specifi ed Interface Key or highlight a fi eld. When you are directed to press
a Key, you should press, then release the Key. If the Key needs to be held down
for a period of time, the instruction will tell you. The position of the highlight
is controlled by the R CKER Key. When a fi eld is highlighted, a dark strip
will encompass the fi eld.
Let’s start by taking a look at the fi ve main display pages. They are the GPS
Information Page, Map Page, Pointer Page, Highway Page and the Active Route
Page. You can cycle through these pages by pressing either the PAGE or QUIT
Key. When the GPSMAP 7 is turned on a Welcome Page will be displayed,
followed by an Information Page and a Warning Page. Acknowledge each of these
pages by pressing the PAGE Key while they are displayed. The GPS Information
Page will now be displayed.
GPS Information Page Map Page Pointer Page Highway Page Active Route Page
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Getting Started
While learning the basic operation of the GPSMAP 7 , let’s put the unit
into Simulator Mode. The Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit
while inside and satellite signals are not available. When the GPSMAP 7 is in
Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off (this will help conserve battery
power) and the unit cannot be used for actual navigation.
NOTE: Do not try to navigate using the Simulator Mode While in the
Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off Any Satellite Signal
Strength Indicators displayed are only simulations and do not indicate
the strength of actual satellite signals
Activating the Simulator Mo e
Press the P WER Key to turn the unit on. The Welcome Page will be
displayed, press the PAGE Key twice to display the GPS Information Page.
Putting the GPSMAP 76 in Simulator Mode:
1. With the GPS In ormation Page displayed press the MENU Key.
2. Using the ROCKER Key, highlight ‘Start Simulator’ then press the ENTER Key
to accept your selection.
When the Simulator Mode is active, the message ‘Simulating GPS’ will be
displayed along the top of the GPS Information Page.
Highlighte Fiel
Using the Built-in Simulator
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Using the Interface Keys
The Interface Keys are your link with the GPSMAP 7 . Let’s take a few
minutes and see what some of the Interface Keys are used for.
With the GPS Information Page displayed, press the PAGE Key several times.
Notice that each time you press the PAGE Key the next main page will be
displayed. Do the same with the QUIT Key. Notice the QUIT Key acts the same
as the PAGE Key except the pages are displayed in a reverse sequence. Press the
PAGE Key until the Map Page is displayed.
Each main page has an Options Menu. This Option Menu contains the setup
options, and/or functions that apply to that page.
To display the Options Menu:
1. Press the MENU Key.
Selecting an item on the Options Menu:
1. Using the ROCKER Key, highlight ‘Setup Map’.
2. Press ENTER.
Many of the Option and Setup menus in the GPSMAP 7 are arranged in a
‘Tab’ layout. Use the Left /Right R CKER Key to move from Tab to Tab.
We will look at the options in depth in the Reference Section of this manual.
For now press either the PAGE or QUIT Key. Notice that either of these Keys
stops the current function and returns you to the main page. This is good to
know as you are learning how to use this unit. If you fi nd that you are lost,
or if you start a function that you really did not want, just press the PAGE or
QUIT Key.
Interface Keys
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Entering Data
There will be many times that you may need to enter data. An example is
naming a waypoint. The R CKER Key is used to navigate through menu items
and to enter data.
Let’s combine a couple of lessons. We will create a new waypoint, enter a
waypoint name, and assign a symbol to the waypoint.
The term ‘Waypoint’ may be new to you. You will fi nd the term Waypoint
is used frequently when talking about navigation. A Waypoint is a position
stored in the unit’s memory. Waypoints are used for direct navigation or to build
a Route.
Creating or ‘Marking’ a waypoint with the GPSMAP 7 is easy. The unit has
to be turned on and receiving at least three satellites (or simulating navigation)
to mark a waypoint.
Marking a waypoint:
1. Press and hold the ENTER Key.
When you held the ENTER Key the GPSMAP 7 captured it’s current posi-
tion, and displayed the Mark Waypoint Page. You will notice that the unit
assigned a square as the default symbol and a number as the default name. The
‘OK’ Button is highlighted, pressing the ENTER Key will store the new waypoint
using the default settings for the symbol and name, but let’s change them to
something more meaningful.
Changing the symbol:
1. Using the ROCKER Key, highlight the Symbol Field, then press ENTER.
2. Using the ROCKER Key, highlight the ‘Scenic Area’ symbol, then press ENTER.
ymbol Field Name Field
Mark Waypoint Page
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Changing the name:
1. Press the ROCKER Key right to highlight the Name Field then press the
ENTER Key.
The Name Field will become active and the fi rst zero will be highlighted.
Notice that there are now ten placeholders for alpha-numeric characters displayed.
1. Press the ROCKER Key to the le t to clear the fi eld.
2. Press the ROCKER Key up, scroll through the alpha-numeric list until the
letter ‘C’ is selected.
3. Press the ROCKER Key right to move to the next placeholder.
4. Press the ROCKER Key down, scroll through the alpha-numeric list until the
letter ‘R’ is selected.
You should be starting to get the feel of it. Continue entering letters until you
have spelled the word CREEK.
5. With the letter ‘K’ highlighted, press the ENTER Key to accept the name.
When you have fi nished renaming the waypoint you will need to store it in
the units’ memory.
To store the waypoint:
1. Using the ROCKER Key, highlight the ‘OK’ Button and press the ENTER Key.
These are the same steps that you will use to enter names and change numbers
and select options in all of the fi elds in the GPSMAP 7 .
Here are a couple of tips:
1. I you press and hold the ROCKER Key while scrolling through the alpha-
numeric list, it will move quickly.
2. You can scroll through the alpha-numeric list in either direction.
3. Don’t press the ENTER Key until you have fi nished entering the data.
Remember, use the ROCKER Key to move to the next placeholder.
UP
DOWN
LEFT RIGHT
Rocker Key Directions
Entering a name
Entering Data
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Getting Started
You should now have enough knowledge to navigate through the main pages,
Option Menus and enter data into your GPSMAP 7 . Now let’s learn how to
navigate!
The main use of a GPS is to be able to navigate to a known position. We have
already created a waypoint and named it CREEK. Let’s create another waypoint
on the Map Page using a different method, the Map Pointer.
Press the PAGE Key until the Map Page is displayed. Press the IN Key several
times until the Zoom Scale in the lower left corner of the Map Page reads 800ft.
The current GPS location is indicated by the triangle in the center of the map.
To display the Map Pointer:
1. Press the ROCKER Key any direction.
Using the R CKER Key you can pan the Map Pointer around the map. As
you move around the map, the direction and distance from the Map Pointer to the
current GPS location is displayed along the top of the map.
To mark a waypoint using the Map Pointer:
1. With the Map Pointer at a location on the map about one mile rom your
current location, and not on a road or map eature, press the ENTER Key.
The location of the Map Pointer will be captured and the New Waypoint Page
will be displayed. Change the waypoint name to MAP 1, and store the waypoint
in memory by highlighting the ‘OK’ Button then pressing the ENTER Key. Press
the QUIT Key to hide the Map Pointer and center the map on the current GPS
location.
Now that we have a destination, navigating to it is just a step away.
Basic Navigation
Map Pointer
Bearing and Distance from Pointer
to current GPS location.
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Getting Started
Going to a waypoint:
1. Press the NAV Key.
2. Highlight ‘Go To Point’ then press the ENTER Key.
3. Highlight ‘Waypoints’ then press the ENTER Key.
4. Highlight ‘MAP 1’ then press the ENTER Key.
5. Highlight the Goto Button then press the ENTER Key.
The GPSMAP 7 is now navigating to the waypoint MAP 1.
For a GPS to navigate, it has to be moving. Fortunately you can simulate
movement in the GPSMAP 7 . Press the PAGE Key until the Pointer Page is
displayed. Along the top of the Pointer Page there are several data fi elds, the
Speed Field is located in the upper left corner. To simulate movement, press the
R CKER Key up one time. This will set a speed of 10 miles per hour. If you
continue to press or hold the R CKER Key, the speed will increase in 10 mph
increments. For our purpose, 10 mph is fi ne.
The Pointer Page displays a Pointer and Compass Ring. The Pointer will
always point toward your destination (Bearing) while the Compass Ring refl ects
the direction that you are traveling (Track). In short, when you are headed
directly toward your destination, the Pointer will be pointed toward the top of the
display, aligned with the vertical line on the Compass Ring. If you are no longer
heading toward your destination, the Pointer will turn away from the top of the
display to point toward your destination. To get headed toward your destination
again, turn until the Pointer is realigned with the vertical line in the Compass
Ring and pointed toward the top of the display.
The simulator will let you change the Track so that you can see what will
happen. Press the R CKER Key to the right until your Track has changed about
40°. This will simulate a direction change to the right. The Pointer should now
be pointed toward the left of the display indicating that you need to turn to
the left to head toward the waypoint. This is exactly what will happen during
actual navigation.
Basic Navigation
Selecting a waypoint for navigation
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Getting Started
Press the R CKER Key to the left simulating a left turn, until the Pointer
is realigned with the vertical line in the Compass Ring. You are now headed
toward the waypoint.
Now that we have now gone through the basic operation of the unit using the
simulator, it is time to do some actual navigation!
To turn off the simulator:
1. With the GPS In ormation Page displayed, press the MENU Key.
2. Select ‘Stop Simulator’ then press the ENTER Key.
Before the GPSMAP 7 can be used for navigation, the receiver has to be
initialized. This process is automatic and will only take a few minutes.
Take the unit outside where it will have an unobstructed view of the sky and
turn it on. The unit will search for satellite signals and begin to gather and store
the information that it needs to become operational. This process should take
no more than fi ve minutes. When the unit is operational, the message ‘3D GPS
Location’ will be displayed on the GPS Information Page.
If for some reason the unit is not able to gather the necessary satellite
information, an options page will be displayed. Select ‘New Location’ then
‘Automatic’ and allow the unit to continue initializing. This selection will force
the unit to search for satellites. It may take a little longer for the unit to become
operational using this method.
Starting to Navigate
With the unit on and displaying ‘3D GPS Location’ on the GPS Information
Page, mark a waypoint at your current location. Name this waypoint ‘HOME’,
assign the ‘Residence’ Symbol and store the waypoint.
Initializing the GPSMAP 76
Turning off the Simulator
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