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Initializing the GPS Receiver

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Getting Started Turning on the GPSMAP 76CSx To turn the GPSMAP 76CSx on and off: Press and hold the POWER. Adjusting the Backlight To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness, or press down to decrease. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close. See page 40 for information on changing the screen colors and backlight time out and brightness levels. Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To receive satellite signals, you should be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky. To initialize your GPSMAP 76CSx: Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky and observe the Satellite page. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a "Locating Satellites" message is replaced by an "Acquiring Satellites" message until a location fix is made. The outer circle represents the horizon. The inner circle is 45 degrees from the horizon. Heading bug indicates your direction The Strength of each satellite signal. Initialization Options If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, an options menu with a list of solutions appears. Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER.  GPSMAP 76CSx Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual
G
ETTING
S
TARTED
Turning on the GPSM�P 76CSx
To turn the GPSM�P 76CSx on and off:
Press and hold the
POWER
.
Adjusting the Backlight
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the
POWER
key.
2. Press up on the
ROCKER
to increase the
brightness, or press down to decrease.
3. Press
ENTER
or
QUIT
to close.
See
page 40
for information on changing the screen
colors and backlight time out and brightness levels.
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The first time you turn on your unit, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish its current
location. To receive satellite signals, you should be
outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
To initialize your GPSM�P 76CSx:
Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky and
observe the Satellite page. While the GPS receiver
is searching for the satellite signals, a “Locating
Satellites” message is replaced by an “Acquiring
Satellites” message until a location fix is made.
The Strength of
each satell±te
s±gnal.
The outer
c±rcle
represents
the hor±zon.
The ±nner
c±rcle ±s
µ5
degrees from
the hor±zon.
Head±ng bug
±nd±cates your
d±rect±on
Initialization Options
If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, an options
menu with a list of solutions appears. Highlight the
appropriate solution and press
ENTER
.