Garmin GPSMAP 78s Owner's Manual - Page 8

Acquiring Satellite Signals, Buttons, Wait while the device searches

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Getting Started Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals. 1. Go outdoors to an open area. 2. If necessary, turn on the device. 3. Wait while the device searches for satellites. A question mark flashes while the device determines your location. 4. Quickly press to open the backlight status page. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. When the bars are green, the device has acquired satellite signals.  Buttons Button FIND/MOB Description Press FIND to open the search menu. Press and hold MOB (man overboard function) to store your current location as a 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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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual
Getting Started
Acquiring Satellite
Signals
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire
signals.
1. Go outdoors to an open area.
2. If necessary, turn on the device.
3. Wait while the device searches for
satellites.
A question mark flashes while the
device determines your location.
4. Quickly press
to open the
backlight status page.
The GPS bars indicate satellite
strength. When the bars are green, the
device has acquired satellite signals.
Buttons
Button
Description
FIND/MOB
Press
FIND
to open the
search menu.
Press and hold
MOB
(man overboard function)
to store your current
location as a 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.