Garmin West Marine 276C Plus User manual

276C Plus
Quick Reference Guide
GPSMAP 276C Keys
Zooms in.
Zooms out.
Cycles through the main pages in sequence and exits pages. Press
and hold to switch modes.
Cycles through the main pages in reverse sequence, reverts to
the previous value in a data entry fi eld, or cancels an unintended
function.
Selects a highlighted option, initiates entry, and then accepts the
selected value(s). Press and hold to mark a waypoint.
Displays options menu for the current page. Press twice to display
the Main Menu.
Displays the Navigation Menu window. In Marine Mode, press
and hold to activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function. In
Automotive Mode, press and hold to display the Next Turn page
and to have the voice prompt announce the next turn.
Displays the Find Menu.
Press and hold to turn the unit on and off. Briefl y press and release
to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume.
Selects menu options, enters data, and pans the arrow on the
Map page.
Land and Sea Modes
Your 276C Plus provides four usage modes. You can use the mode that best
suits your need at the time and then switch modes when your needs change.
Powerboat Mode
Use Powerboat mode when you are operating a boat with a motor.
Powerboat mode focuses on Go To operation, meaning you can fi nd an item
and go to it. Powerboat mode is very similar to Sailboat mode.
Sailboat Mode
Use Sailboat mode when you are operating a sailboat. It focuses on route
navigation: You can create a route and then navigate it later.
Automotive Mode
Use Automotive mode when you are driving an automobile on streets or
highways. In Automotive mode, the 276C Plus automatically generates turn-
by-turn routes to a specifi ed location.
Off Road Mode
Use Off Road mode when you are driving an off-road vehicle, such as an
ATV or snowmobile. The 276C Plus automatically generates routes to your
selected destination, but the route will not follow roads.
How do I Switch Modes?
Press and hold the PAGE/MODE button. A window appears displaying the
four modes. Use the Rocker key to highlight the mode you want to use and
press ENTER.
Going to a Destination
To Go To a highlighted map item:
1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the item you want to navigate to on
the Map page.
2. Press NAV/MOB, then press ENTER.
3. Follow the magenta route displayed on the Map page. You can also
use the Compass page to help you navigate to the point.
Navigate Options
with Map Feature highlighted
Your route displayed on the
Map page.
To activate a Go To from the Find Menu:
1. Press the NAV/MOB key.
2. Use the Rocker key to highlight Go To Point (or New Route when in
Automotive mode) and press ENTER.
3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints and press ENTER.
4. Select a waypoint from the search results list and press ENTER.
5. The Waypoint Review page automatically opens. With the Go To
button highlighted, press ENTER to begin navigation.
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime use
Antenna
External power
connector under
weather cap
USB connector
under weather cap
Port for optional
data card
Battery pack. Press tab
down to remove battery
pack for replacement, if
necessary.
256-Color TFT display
with backlighting
Antenna collapses
for storage. Be sure
the antenna is up (as
shown here) to receive
satellite signals.
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Using the Man OverBoard Feature
The Man OverBoard (MOB) function lets you simultaneously mark and set
a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations.
To activate the MOB function:
1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key, or press the NAV/MOB key twice.
2. Press ENTER/MARK to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB
position.
Man OverBoard confirmation screen
Once a MOB has been activated, an “MOB” waypoint with an international
MOB symbol is created, and the unit begins actively navigating to that
point. Use any of the navigation pages to guide you back to the MOB point.
The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and may be deleted like
any other waypoint.
Finding Items
To find a waypoint or other item from your current location:
1. From any page, press FIND.
2. Highlight the desired category from the list and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the desired item from the list and press ENTER.
Find Menu
Navaid search result list
To find an item from another location through the Find Menu:
1. From any page, press FIND.
2. Press MENU. Highlight Near Other and press ENTER.
3. Select a reference position on the map and press ENTER. The list
changes to display items nearest to the new map position.
To find an item from another location through the Map Page:
1 From the Map page, use the Rocker key to pan to the desired
location and press FIND.
2. Highlight the desired category from the list and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the desired item from the list and press ENTER.
Creating a Route
To create a route using the Find Menu:
1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page.
2. Highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs.
3. Highlight the first available blank route slot and press ENTER.
4. Press ENTER to find items to add to the route.
Adding points to the route
Route Tab of the Main Menu
To create a route graphically:
1. From the Route Tab of the Main Menu, highlight the first blank slot in
the Route Tab and press ENTER.
2. On the Route Review page, press the MENU key to open the options
menu.
3. Highlight Edit on Map and press ENTER.
4. Highlight the desired map item and press ENTER.
5. When finished, press QUIT.
When you are navigating a route, you can edit the route from the Navigate
menu. Press the NAV/MOB key. Select Edit Navigation to add points to
your route.
Marking a Waypoint
To mark your present position:
1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK
key until the New Waypoint page
appears.
2. To change any information on the
New Waypoint page, highlight the
appropriate field and press ENTER/
MARK.
3. After entering and confirming your
changes, highlight OK and press
ENTER/MARK.
To create a new waypoint using the Map Page:
1. Press PAGE or QUIT until the Map page is displayed.
2. Move the arrow to the desired map position or map feature.
3. Press and quickly release the ENTER/MARK key to capture the
arrow’s position.
4. To change any information on the New Map Waypoint page, highlight
the appropriate field and press ENTER/MARK.
5. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK and press
ENTER/MARK.
New Waypoint Page
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