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    GPS 72H owner's manual
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    changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin® , the Garmin logo, TracBack®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered
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    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. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 
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    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. ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    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 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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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 Specifications 42 Software License Agreement... 44 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 44 Index 45 iv GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    Internal antenna Buttons Display screen Getting Started Getting Started Battery compartment Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) GPS 72H Owner's Manual 
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    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  GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    and hold (man overboard function) to store the current location and begin navigation to that point. ZOOM IN-press to zoom the map in. GPS 72H Owner's Manual Getting Started ZOOM OUT PAGE MENU ENTER/ MARK ZOOM OUT-press to zoom the map out. PAGE-press to cycle through the main pages. MENU-press
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    1. Highlight the name field using the rocker, and press ENTER. 2. Press the rocker left to clear the name field. 3. Press the rocker up to scroll through the list to find numbers or letters. 4. Press the rocker right to enter the next letter. 5. Press ENTER when completed.  GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    are filled in, the GPS 72H has acquired satellite signals. For more information, see page 19. Adjusting the Backlight 1. Press and quickly release . 2. Use the rocker to adjust the Backlight Timeout. 2. Select the amount of time the backlight stays on, and press ENTER. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 
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    GPS 72H. You can add waypoints to routes, and you can navigate directly to a selected waypoint. You can create waypoints using three methods. You can mark your current location, create a waypoint on the map, or enter coordinates for a waypoint manually changes, select OK.  GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    , and the elevation. You can also select the option to show the waypoint name on the map. To edit a waypoint: 1. Press MENU twice > select Points > Waypoints. 2. Select the waypoint you want to edit. 3. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to make changes. 4. Select OK. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 
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    Using the GPS 72H To delete a waypoint: 1. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to delete. 2. Press MENU > select Delete Waypoint > Yes. Note: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it from the GPS 72H in the appropriate fields. 5. Select Save.�  GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    to store your current location. Select Yes to begin navigating to that point. For more information on Marine navigation, see pages 34-39. Using the GPS 72H Using Tracks The tracks feature creates an electronic bread-crumb trail, or "track log," on the Map page as you travel. The track log contains
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    Using the GPS 72H is time or distance, enter the specific time or distance interval. Select Auto Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills the track log map: 1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select a track to view. 3. Select Map. 10 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    > select Routes. 2. Select New. 3. Press MENU to add a waypoint from the map or from your saved waypoints. 4. Select OK to a��d�d���it��t�o��t�h�e��r�o��u�t�e��. 5. Repeat steps 2 through 4 to add additional waypoints to the route. 6. Press MENU > select Start Navigation. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 11
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    , change the route name, and review route points. To change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Select a saved route. 3. Select the route name at the top of the Route page. 4. Use the rocker and the ENTER button to change the name of the route. 12 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    to navigate through the main pages. • Press MENU to access the menu for these pages. • Use the rocker and the ENTER button to select the option you want to change. • Press MENU twice to access the Main Menu. GPS Information Map Page Page Compass Page Active Route Highway Page Page GPS 72H Owner
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    to another location on the map. The total distance between the two points appears in the data fields. To change the data fields on the Map page: 1. Press MENU > select Setup Page Layout. 2. Select the size and number of rows of data fields you want to show on the map. 14 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    that you want to display in the data fields. For data field descriptions, see pages 30-33. Setup Map-contains the Map page setup features, which are arranged on a tab menu. • General Tab-allows you to customize the detail level, the orientation, and zoom level of the map. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 15
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    Pages • Map Tab-you can turn on or off MapSource®, customize Accuracy Circle and Heading Line. To restore Map page defaults, select MENU > Setup Map > MENU > Restore Defaults. 16 Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    Highway Page The Highway page is for navigating when a straight line course can be followed. To navigate using the Highway page, just follow the to appear in the data fields. Setup Highway-the Highway Setup features. • Setup Highway-the Line Tab contains the On/Off settings GPS 72H Owner's Manual 17
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    appear. Active Route Page If you are navigating a route, the Active Route page displays the route information. Active Route Page options Use Map-switches to map page. Add Waypoint-allows you to add an for future planned routes. Fuel Flow is measured in units per hour. 18 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    Point, and Leg Distance. To show a specific field, use the rocker to move through the fields. Stop Navigation-stops navigation of active route. GPS Information Page The GPS Information page displays your speed, elevation, the estimated accuracy, receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal
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    features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice. To select a menu item or customize an option, use the rocker and the ENTER button. Used -resets the Odometer data field to zero. Trip Computer Page 20 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    GPS 72H Owner's Manual Settings For more information on tracks, see page 9. Points Waypoints are selected and created from the Points page. Waypoint Options Menu Find By Name / Find Nearest- select waypoint list search list method. Find Nearest-displays By Name-displays a list
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    Options Add Waypoint-displays the Points menu. Select a point to insert into the Proximity List. With the Radius field selected, press ENTER, and enter a radius for an alert to appear. You can also add a waypoint by highlighting the dashed entry line and pressing ENTER. 22 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    Fish page: • Select Hunt and Fish to view the hunting and fishing predictions for your current location. • Use the rocker and the ENTER button to change the date and location. System Info Select System Info to see the software version and unit ID number for your GPS 72H. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 23
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    the factory. Use this setting for best performance. 24 • Battery Saver-optimizes the GPS 72H to save battery power. You may experience slower screen updates, but you should notice a significant increase in battery life. When in Battery Saver mode, the GPS 72H does not receive WAAS satellite signals
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    on your time settings and GPS data. Units Tab The Units tab allows you to customize the units used for many different types of data. The units apply to related data fields throughout the GPS 72H. Units Tab Page Elevation-select feet or meters for elevation measurement. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 25
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    . The settings are used in fields throughout the device. Location Tab Page Location Format-allows you to choose from 29 different formats. Map Datum-describes geographic positions for surveying, mapping, and navigation, but are not actual maps in the GPS 72H. There are over GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    . • User-allows you to specify the GPS 72H Owner's Manual Settings magnetic variation at your current location, and provides magnetic north heading references based on the value you entered. NOTE: If User is selected, you must periodically update the magnetic variation at your present position
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    settings determine if a warning beep sounds, and if an alarm message appears. Alarms Tab Page Anchor Drag-alerts you when the boat has drifted more than Deep Water Alarm alerts you when the water is deeper than the set depth. For NMEA connection information, see page 38. 28 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    two fields: Serial Data Format and USB. Interface Tab Page Serial Data Format- communication settings between the GPS 72H and other electronic devices. • GARMIN-allows the GPS 72H to communicate with GARMIN software and other GARMIN GPS devices. • GARMIN DGPS-allows the GPS 72H to communicate with
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    information. • None-turns off all serial communication. USB-displays connectivity of the device to a computer. For more information, see page 40. Data Field Options The following table lists all of the GPS 72H data fields and descriptions. Data Field Accuracy Bearing Course Depth Description The
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    maximum speed. Average speed of the GPS 72H while moving. Total time the GPS 72H has been moving. The distance (left or right) you are from the original course (path of travel). The data field arrow points in the direction you are traveling. Displays rate of current speed. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 31
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    GPS 72H for both moving and stopped speeds since last timer reset. Total time the device has been in operation since last reset of the trip timers. The direction of movement relative to a ground position. A running tally of distance traveled since last reset. See page 20. 32 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    . Requires a NMEA 0183 device to acquire data. See page 38. The temperature of the water. Requires a NMEA 0183 device to acquire data. See page 38. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 33
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    Marine Navigation Marine Navigation The GPS 72H can be used for marine navigation, as either a handheld or a mounted device. Mounting the GPS 72H A marine mount may be included with your device, or it is available as an optional accessory. Hardware Needed for Installation • Drill • Screwdriver (
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    and the swivel base aside. 2. Remove the bail mount knob. Separate the bail mount from the cradle. 3. If you are securing the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in. (4 mm) pilot holes. 3. Using the swivel base as a template, mark the location of the three holes. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 35
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    the screw length. 5. Secure the swivel base with three bolts or screws. Do not overtighten. 6. Align the mounting hole on the cradle with the holes on the bail mount and secure it with the bail mount knob. 36 Knob 3. Select your preferred viewing angle and tighten the knobs. GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    cradle and slide the device downward into the bracket. 3. Secure the device in the cradle by sliding the locking mount handle to the left. Groove Locking handle Marine Navigation Receiving Marine Data To receive VMG data, you must be connected to a NMEA 0183compatible water-speed sensor. To
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    Data Out (Tx) White Data In (Rx) > GPS 72H Power/Data Cable Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0183 version 2.3, ASCII Text Output, and RTCM SC-104 input (version 2.0). 38 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    32 Vdc WIRE RED POWER GND NMEA GND Rx > Tx > NMEA 0183Compliant Device Wiring the GPS 72H to a Standard NMEA 0183 Device NOTE: Consult the installation instructions for your NMEA 0183-compliant device to identify the Transfer (Tx) and Receiving (Rx) connections. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 39
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    , routes, or waypoints to and from MapSource: 1. Connect your device to the computer with a USB cable. 2. Open MapSource on your computer. 3. Select tracks, routes, or waypoints to transfer. 4. Click Receive From Device or Send To Device on the MapSource Transfer menu. 40 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    . Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the display screen with the cloth. Resetting the GPS 72H If your GPS 72H stops functioning, you can remove and then reinstall the batteries to reset the device. GPS 72H Owner's Manual 41
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    : 3-5 meters (10-16 ft), 95% typical DGPS (WAAS) Accuracy: 3 meters (10 ft.) 95% typical with DGPS corrections Velocity Accuracy: 0.1 knot RMS steady state Dynamics: 6 g * Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the US DODimposed Selective Availability Program. GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    (SA) Program when activated. Appendix DGPS: 10 ft. (3 m) 95% typical* *Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) accuracy in North America. Velocity: 0.1 meter/sec steady state Interfaces: Garmin Proprietary (USB) Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory battery required GPS 72H Owner's Manual 43
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    of Conformity (DoC) Hereby, Garmin, declares that this GPS 72H is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com. GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    30 Index D data fields changing 14 descriptions 30 date 25 Daylight Savings Time 25 Declaration of Conformity 44 deep water 28 depth 26, 30 direction display 26 distance measuring 14 distance and speed 26 E elevation 25 ENTER button 3 G Garmin Product Support ii GPS 72H Owner's Manual 45
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    15 zoom scale 14 map pointer 14 MapSource transferring routes 40 transferring tracks 40 transferring waypoints 40 marine mount installing 34-37 marine usage interfacing 38 NMEA connection 38 MARK button 3 marking a location 6 measuring distance 15 mini-USB 1, 40 MOB button 3 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    tab 29 Location tab 26 Time tab 25 Units tab 25 shallow water 28 simulator 24 software license agreement 44 specifications 42 speed filter 26 Sun and Moon 23 system information 23 T temperature 26 time date 25 daylight savings 25 format 25 time zone 25 TracBack 11 GPS 72H Owner's Manual 47
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    options 20 U unit ID number 23 USB 40 V VMG 33, 37 W WAAS 24 Water Speed 33, 37 Water Temperature 33, 37 waypoints creating 7 deleting 8 deleting by symbol 22 editing 7 finding nearest 21 options 21 projecting 8 transferring 40 wrist strap 5 Z zoom 3 zoom scale 14 48 GPS 72H Owner's Manual
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    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty
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