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Connecting the GPSmap 76C, to a Computer

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GPSmap 76C Appendix Connecting the GPSmap 76C to a Computer Lift Cover Lift Cover Universal Serial Serial 76 Bus (USB) Port Communications Port Interfacing the GPSmap 76C The GPSmap 76C is provided with interface connection to a PC using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and tracks from the GPSmap 76C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource User's Guide provided with your MapSource CDs. To connect to your computer using the USB connector: 1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM provided with your GPSmap 76C on your PC. USB drivers, required for USB interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not connect the USB cable until these drivers have been installed. 2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 76C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the matching port. 3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port. To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector: 1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSmap 76C and insert the round indexed connector on the cable into the matching port. 2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other appropriate device. 3. Set your GPSmap 76C interface setting to the appropriate interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 48.

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GPSmap 76C
Appendix
Connecting the GPSmap 76C
to a Computer
Universal Serial
Bus (USB) Port
Serial
Communications
Port
Lift Cover
Lift Cover
Interfacing the GPSmap 76C
The GPSmap 76C is provided with interface connection to a PC
using either a serial port or USB connector cable. Connection to your
computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin
MapSource Map Data CDs. You can also save routes, waypoints, and
tracks from the GPSmap 76C to MapSource. Refer to the MapSource
User’s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs.
T
o connect to your computer using the USB connector:
1. Install the MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD-ROM pro-
vided with your GPSmap 76C on your PC. USB drivers, required for
USB interfacing, are installed when you run the CD-ROM. Do not
connect the USB cable until these drivers have been installed.
2. Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSmap
76C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable into the
matching port.
3. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port.
To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector:
1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the
GPSmap 76C and insert the round indexed connector on the
cable into the matching port.
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other
appropriate device.
3. Set your GPSmap 76C interface setting to the appropriate
interface format. Refer to Interface Setup on page 48.