Garmin GPSMAP 78s Owner's Manual

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    GPSMAP® 78 series owner's manual for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc
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    .com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, BlueChart®, g2 Vision®, City Navigator®, and GPSMAP® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. HomePort™, BaseCamp
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    the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 4 Buttons 4 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 6 Waypoints 6 Routes 7 Additional Maps 9 Tracks 10 About Tracks 10 Navigating a Saved Track.........11 Using the Main Pages....... 12 Customizing the Data Fields.... 12 Restoring
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    Garmin Product Support 35 Using the Backlight 36 Specifications 36 Maximizing Battery Life 37 About the Batteries 38 Buying Optional Accessories... 38 Using Optional Fitness Accessories 39 Data Management 40 Attaching the Wrist Strap......... 43 Caring for the Device 44 Troubleshooting
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    instructed to press something, use the buttons on the unit. Use the Rocker 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 Delete > Yes." GPSMAP 78 Series Owner
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    Getting Started Device Overview Internal antenna Buttons Display  MCX connector for external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Serial port (under weather cap) mini-USB port (under weather cap) Battery compartment microSD™ card slot (under batteries) GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    the Device On or Off Press and hold . Setting Your Language 1. Turn on the unit. 2. Use the Rocker to select a language. 3. Replace the battery cover. For best results, after you install new batteries, update the battery type in the system settings (page 37). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 
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    . 4. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. When the bars are green, the waypoint and begin navigation to that point. Press and hold to turn the device on and off. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    acknowledge messages. Press and hold MARK to save your current location as a waypoint. Rocker + - Getting Started Press up, down, right, and left to select menu options and to move the map cursor. Press + to zoom in on the map. Press - to zoom out on the map. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 
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    Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Select an attribute (such as the name or location). 4. Enter the new information. 5. Select Done. Deleting a Waypoint 1. From the main menu, select Waypoint Manager. 2. Select a waypoint. 3. Press Menu. 4. Select Delete.  GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    name. 5. Select Done. Editing a Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Edit Route. 4. Select a point. 5. Select an option: • Review-shows the point on the map. • Move Down (or Up)-changes the order of the point on the route. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 
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    Navigation of a Route 1. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select Stop Navigation. Navigating a Reverse Route 1. From the main menu, select Route Planner. 2. Select a route. 3. Select Reverse Route. 4. Select the route again. 5. Select View Map. 6. Select Go.  GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    or postal code. NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching. 5. Select the city. Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 6. Enter the house number. 7. Enter the street. 8. Select Go. Finding Marine Services with BlueChart® g2 Vision® You can use optional BlueChart g2 Vision data cards to
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    Garmin device records a track log while you are moving. You can save these tracks and navigate On Map. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map Using the Most Often interval provides the most track detail and fills up the device memory quicker. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    an option: • View Map-shows the current track on the map. • Elevation Plot-shows Delete > Yes. Navigating a Saved Track You must record and save a track (page 11) before you can navigate using it. 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Tracks. 3. Select a saved track. 4. Select Go. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    , press MENU. 2. Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3. Select an orientation: • Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page. • Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    select the text size for map items. ◦ Detail-allows you to select the amount of map data displayed on the device. note: Higher detail settings may cause the map to redraw slowly. • Shaded Relief-shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off shading. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 13
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    the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the batteries. 1. From the compass, press MENU. 2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    . 3. Follow the bearing pointer to your destination. Using Sight 'N Go NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1. From the main menu
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    GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure. 1. From the elevation plot, press menu. 2. Select Calibrate Altimeter. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 16 GPSMAP 78
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    -restores the device to factory settings. Calibrate Altimeter-see page 16. Opening the Main Menu The main menu gives you access to setup screens including waypoints, tracks, and routes. See page 19 for main menu settings pages. From any page, press MENU twice. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 17
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    Using the Main Pages Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, trip odometer, and other note: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard, and will not be lost when you change profiles (page 20). 18 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    or receive data when connected to another compatible device. You must be within 10 feet (3 m) of the compatible Garmin device. Sending and Receiving Data 1. From the main menu, select Share Wirelessly. 2. Select Send or Receive. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    area you want to calculate. 3. Select Calculate when finished. After you calculate the area, you can save the track to your device and change the unit of measure. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    . • AutoLocate® Position-calculates your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Additional Main Menu Tools • Calendar-displays a calendar. • Calculator-displays a calculator. • Sun and Moon-displays sunrise and sunset times along with the moon phase. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 21
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    are not currently using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a specific time. • use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps. • Waypoint Averaging-allows you to refine a waypoint location with multiple samples to achieve the most-accurate location possible. 22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    a data field. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. Data Field Options ** Available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Data Field Accuracy of GPS Description The margin of error for your exact The direction from your starting location to a destination. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 23
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    of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route. Glide Ratio The ratio GPS Signal Strength The strength of the GPS signal. Heading The direction you are moving. **Heart Rate Your heart rate in beats (heart rate monitor per minute (bpm). required) 24 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    travel. The data field arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or turn. The current rate of speed at which you are moving time of sunrise based on your GPS position. Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position. Temperature - Water The ). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 25
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    Dest. The measurement of your rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude gain or loss over time. Waypoint at Dest. The last point on a route to your destination. Waypoint at Next The next point on your route. 26 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    /European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas .html. • Language-sets the text language on the device. note: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such
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    Setting Up Tones Your Garmin device allows you to customize the key tones various map features in different colors so that the marine POIs are uses detailed bathymetric data on a preprogrammed BlueChart g2 Vision data card, and is best for offshore deep-sea fishing. 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    Sectors-displays the sector in which a navigational light is visible. You can select On to show NOAA or IALA symbols on the map. • Marine Alarm Setup-sets the anchor drag alarm, Marine Settings. 2. Select Off Course Alarm > On. 3. Enter a distance. 4. Select Done. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 29
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    Alarm 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Marine Settings. 2. Select Shallow Water > On to set alarm. 7. Select Done. Resetting Data You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1. From list. 5. Press Enter. 30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    based on your GPS position. Position Format Settings Note: Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format. From the main menu, select Setup > Position Format. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 31
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    location reading appears. • Map Datum-sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured. • Map Spheroid-shows the coordinate system the device is using. The default coordinate system Barometric Pressure-records barometric pressure over a period of time. 32 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy (requires routable maps). • Off Road Transitions ◦ Auto-automatically routes you to the next point. ◦ Manual-allows you to select the next point on the route by using the point on the active route page. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 33
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    > OK. Editing a Profile Name 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. Select Edit Name. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Select Done. Deleting a Profile 1. From the main menu, select Setup > Profiles. 2. Select a profile. 3. Select Delete. 34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. • In the USA, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020. • In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 35
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    No memory battery is required. The GPSMAP 78S and 78Sc have a microSD card slot for additional data storage. USB and serial Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium) See page 38. Up to 20 hours, typical usage From 5°F to 158°F (from -15 to 70°C) See page 38. 36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    use GPS is subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. From 10 to 16 ft. (from 3 to 5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in North America) The barometric altimeter is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc
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    Safety and Product Information guide in the product box Buying Optional Accessories Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories, preloaded map data cards, fitness accessories, and replacement parts. 38 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    option is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device, you must install the accessory according to the instructions that are included with the accessory. You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate monitor or
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    Card You can purchase microSD memory cards from an electronics supplier, or purchase preloaded detailed map data cards from your Garmin dealer. In addition to map and data storage, the memory cards can be used to store files such as images, cartridges, geocaches, routes, waypoints, and custom POIs
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    USB Cable notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. 1. Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. 2. Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    weather cap microSD card slot (inside battery compartment) 3. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. Your device and micro SD card (optional 3. Select Edit > Copy. 4. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 5. Select Edit > Paste. 42 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    40). 1. Open the "Garmin" drive or volume. 2. If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3. Select the files. 4. Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Appendix Disconnecting the USB Cable 1. Complete an action: 2. Route the strap through the loop and pull it tight. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 43
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    with a mild detergent solution. 2. Wipe it dry. Cleaning the Screen 1. Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. 2. If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. 3. Apply the liquid to the cloth, and gently wipe the screen with the cloth. 44 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen or buttons do 1. Remove How do I know my device is in USB mass storage mode? On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and the USB symbol. On your computer, you should see mass storage mode. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 45
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    your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. or accessories. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. GPS antenna. 46 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    14 navigating 14 setup options 15 connecting USB cable 41 wireless accessories 39 Index wirelessly 19 creating routes 7 waypoints 6 deleting files 43 profiles 34 routes 8 tracks 11 waypoints 6 display backlight 36 backlight timeout 28 screen capture 28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    system 31 marine settings 28-29 MARK button 5 MCX connector 2 measuring area 20 distance 13 MENU button 5, 12, 17, 23 microSD card 36, 39-41 MOB button 4 moonphase 21 N navigating compass 14 routes 8 to geocaches 19 to waypoints 6 tracks 11 48 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual
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    25 settings 31 stopwatch 22 sunrise and sunset 21, 25 zone 31 times hunting and fishing 22 tones 28 tracks about 10 clearing current 11 deleting 11 navigating 11 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner's Manual 49
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    wirelessly 19 trip computer 18 troubleshooting 45 U unit ID 35 updating software 35 USB cable 45 connecting 41 disconnecting 43 W waypoints averaging 22 creating 6 deleting 6 editting 6 navigating to 6 wrist strap 43 50 Z zooming 5, 13 zoom ranges 17 GPSMAP 78 Series 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. © 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty
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GPSMAP
®
78 series
owner’s manual
for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP
78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc