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Garmin Gpsmap 276c Portable Marine/Auto Gps

1. Do not incinerate e When storing the unit for a limited length of time store within the following temperature range 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following temperature range 32 to 77 F 0 to 25 C Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range 4 to 131 F 20 to 55 C NOTE Refer to the Specifications section to determine if the lithium ion battery in your specific Garmin product is replaceable If this unit contains a replaceable rechargeable lithium ion battery the following warnings also apply e Do not recharge the battery out of the unit or disassemble the battery Keep the used battery away from children Do not disassemble puncture or damage the battery e Only replace with a Garmin lithium ion battery pack Using another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion To purchase a replacement battery see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Unit Overview GETTING STARTED gt UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED The GPSMAP 276C is an all in one versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator perfect for land or water This portable GPS navigator features a 256 color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sun a built in basemap and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn by turn directions GPS antenna 256 color TFT display with backlighting
2. the name or symbol highlight OK and press ENTER 2 Highlight the waypoint you want in the list oe 3 Press NAV to open the Navigate Menu Highlight Go To Editing a Waypoint lt Point Name gt and press ENTER You can edit waypoints using the Points tab on the Main Menu The User sub tab on the Points tab shows a master list of all waypoints stored in memory From the User list you can review edit rename or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints To edit a waypoint 1 Open the Waypoint Review or Waypoint Edit Page 2 Highlight the waypoint name symbol or field you want to a change and press ENTER The number of stored and available waypoints is shown at the o Use the ROCKER fe sdlactaaymnbolorentendata and bottom of the User sub tab Stored waypoints are arranged in press ENTER when finished alphanumeric order GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual 29 MARINE Mope gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS Waypoint Edit Category Symbol field Waypoint Page To edit the next waypoint in the list 1 Highlight Next and press ENTER The Waypoint list appears with the next waypoint highlighted 2 Press ENTER to edit that waypoint Organizing Waypoints into Categories You can organize your waypoints into categories to help manage your waypoints For example you can create a Vacation category that stores all of the waypoints you want to use for your vacation When the vacation is over you can dele
3. Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Detachable antenna collapses for storage Be sure the antenna A is up as shown here to receive satellite signals See the Appendix page 106 for instructions on removing the 1 antenna 1 Battery pack Press tab down to remove battery pack for replacement if necessary External power connector under USB connector Slot for optional Serial number weather cap under weather cap data card Charging the GPSMAP 276C Before using the GPSMAP 276C charge the battery Plug the power cable into an external power source to charge You can use the unit while it is charging To charge the unit s battery 1 Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit See the image on page 1 for connector location 2 Align the notches and push the plug into the connector until fully seated 3 Plug the 12 Volt adapter into an available AC outlet or cigarette lighter receptacle if you have a cigarette lighter adapter Use care when routing the cable make sure it does not interfere with vehicle operation The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied When you turn on the GPSMAP 276C the power source indicator on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off battery power GP that the unit is charging EF or that an external power source is in use a quickly than when the unit is turned on and re
4. GPSMAP 276C chartplotting receiver owner s manual 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Unit 5 The Quadrangle No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Abbey Park Industrial Estate Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Romsey SO51 9DL UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 All rights reserved Except as expressly provided herein no part of this manual may be reproduced copied transmitted disseminated downloaded or stored in any storage medium for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or
5. gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS To add a waypoint to the end of the route 1 Open the Waypoint Edit Page and press MENU to open the options menu Average Location Project Location Edit Categories Gin for Main Menu Waypoint Options Menu N Select Append To Route The Select Route window opens Select Route 3 Highlight a route or select New Route and press ENTER 4 Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the waypoint 27 MARINE Mope gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS Averaging the Waypoint s Location Average Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading To calculate the average location 1 Open the Waypoint Page and press MENU 2 Select Average Location and press ENTER The Average Location window opens The fields change as the unit calculates the average location of the waypoint average a waypoint s location Average Location Location W094 47 933 Estimated Accuracy Elevation Depth Measurement Count Average Location Page 3 Press ENTER to save the location 28 NOTE You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can Projecting a Waypoint You can also create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location To create a new waypoint by projecting its location 1 Create a waypoint The new waypoint uses the next available wa
6. AND Usine WAYPOINTS Transitioning to the Next Waypoint From the Route tab option menu highlight Set Up Routes and press ENTER to set the route leg transition or waypoint transition Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance the GPSMAP 276C leads you to the next point on your route When you select Manual you can transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route While you are navigating the route open the Active Route Page and press MENU Highlight Next Route Waypoint and press ENTER to have the GPSMAP 276C start routing you to the next point in your route 24 Creating and Using Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS They are locations you might want to return to later such as checkpoints on a route or significant ground features You can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint The GPSMAP 276C stores up to 3 000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user defined icon comment elevation depth and temperature available for each waypoint Waypoints can be created using three basic methods e ENTER MARK allows you to quickly mark your present location e Graphically allows you to define a new waypoint location from the map using the ROCKER Text Entry allows you to enter a new waypoint s location coordinates manually GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Marking Your Present Loc
7. On the Map Page press MENU 2 Highlight Map Information and press ENTER The first page shows the map families stored on the data card and unit and whether they are shown on the Map Page Map Information Map Family Automotive Mode highlighted Map Family Press ENTER to view the eee oo E or Tides and Marin individual maps Apmericas Autoroute 1 00 in the family 3 To change the setting for a map family highlight the box next to the map family name and press ENTER to select check mark or deselect no check mark the Show setting NOTE The outline of a check mark appears if one or more maps have been deselected within that map family 4 To view the list of maps within a map family highlight the name of the map family and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual 5 When using a map loaded to a data card you can view detailed information about an individual map highlight the Map Name and press ENTER Highlight OK and press ENTER to exit the Map Information Page Map Information Hap Name City Select North America v6 Kansas City Missouri City Select North America v6 0 Individual Map Information Page Showing the individual maps that are in the selected map family 6 To select deselect individual maps data card maps only to show on the Map Page highlight the box next to the map you want and press ENTER to check or uncheck the Show box OR Press MENU select one of the options Show All Hid
8. optional Sonar Pages You can also adjust the data fields on each page To set up the page layout 1 Press MENU to open the options menu 2 Highlight Set Up Page Layout and press ENTER Page Layout Selecting the page layout 3 Select a page layout option and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Marine Mope Paces gt Map PAGE To change a data field 1 Press MENU to open the options menu 2 Highlight Change Data Fields and press ENTER 3 Highlight the data field to change and press ENTER 4 Highlight the type of data you want to show and press ENTER La Avg Speed Total Odometer Changing a data field 39 Setting Up the Map Page Use the Set Up Map option to adjust how items appear on the Map Page To change a map setup option 1 On the Map Page press MENU to open the options menu 2 Highlight Set Up Map and press ENTER DERO aa a i fg BS Mop Line Woypo Hor ee Auto Zoom orf 8 8 S F Lock to Road aan On Accuracy Circle 4 ARLESTOH ATLANTIC OCEAN PEME North Lp Setting up the Map Page 3 Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight a tab press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the field you want to change and press ENTER 4 Highlight a setting and press ENTER 40 Viewing Additional Map Data Use the Map information page to view the data loaded on your GPSMAP 276C unit and data card To review change map information 1
9. press ENTER to begin navigation GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual _ Automotive MODE gt NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To go to a destination using the Find Menu 1 Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight a category and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER and use the ROCKER to begin entering the letters contained in the item name The list begins to sort by the items which contain the letters you are entering Press ENTER when finished Cities From Current Location Containing 4 Highlight the item you want from the list and press ENTER 5 Highlight the Go To button and press ENTER For complete information about finding an item see the Finding an Item section on page 17 55 Automotive Mope gt Epitinc Your Route Following a Saved Route Use the Navigate Menu to follow a saved track or route If you want to follow roads on your route press MENU and select Follow Roads on the Active Route Page To follow a saved route 1 Press NAV to open the Navigate Menu Highlight Navigate Route and press ENTER Highlight the route you want to navigate and press ENTER Press MENU to open the options menu Highlight Follow Roads and press ENTER to create a turn by turn route which appears on the Current Route Page to w You can also initiate a saved route from the Route tab on the Main Menu 56 Editing Your Route When you are navigating a route you can edit that route You can add areas and roa
10. to apply the new Via Points to the route GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 276C guides you to your destination using many tools such as the Map Page and Current Route Page Track Your Progress with the Map Page You can track the progress of your route on the Map Page Your route 1s shown with a magenta line The next turn is shown in the top bar on the Map Page Map Page showing your route GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual AUTOMOTIVE Mope gt FOLLOWING AN AUTOMOTIVE ROUTE Watch Your Trip Data Use the Trip Computer Page to view your trip data You can track your speed here as well as other information related to your trip See Your Next Turn With the Current Route Page Whenever you have initiated a turn by turn route in the GPSMAP 276C set in Automotive Mode the Current Route Page shows each turn of the active route Take ramp to I 5 N on right Keep left on I 5 N Keep left on I 5 N W 22 17 Arrive at Point Loma 21 55 Park and Recre on left 04 32 Current Route Page 59
11. two dimensional position fix was calculated 2D Differential appears when you are recetving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a D appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected 3D GPS Location At least four satellites were acquired and a three dimensional fix was calculated 3D Differential appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode and a D appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected Lost Satellite Reception the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix Receiver Not Usable the receiver is unusable possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions Turn the unit off and back on to reset Simulating GPS the receiver is in Simulator Mode GPS Off the GPS receiver is turned off GETTING STARTED gt GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Options New Altitude allows you to manually enter your altitude Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Use the ROCKER to ee New Location allows you to enter a new location automatically or highlight the GPS tab Press MENU to open the options menu using the map GPS Tips e While the receiver is gathering information your location on the map might appear different from where you actually are located As soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information your proper location appears on the map ran for Main Menu e Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GP
12. when satellite signals are not available All waypoints and simulate routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future To enter a New Location using the map bata 1 Highlight the GPS tab on the Main Menu A NOTE Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode When the 2 Press MENU to open the options menu unit is set to Simulator Mode the GPS receiver is turned off 3 Highlight New Location and press ENTER Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals To turn on Simulator Mode 1 Highlight the GPS tab on the Main Menu 2 Press MENU to open the GPS tab options menu 3 Highlight Start Simulator and press ENTER GPS tab ren for Main Menu 4 Highlight Use Map and press ENTER 5 Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the location you want on the map and press ENTER Enable WAAS Track Up Skyview New Altitude New Location Gimi for Main Menu Starting Simulator Mode from the GPS tab 12 GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Marne Mope gt MARINE Mope Paces MarRINE Mope This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 276C while on the water To switch usage modes 1 Press and hold the PAGE key The Usage Mode Menu appears 2 Select Automotive or Marine and press ENTER Marine Mode Pages Marine Mode has five main pages Map Compass Highway Active Route and Posit
13. S receiver turned off the receiver might take longer than normal to initialize and find your location GPS Tab Options Menu e The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings tunnels and heavy tree cover Monitoring the GPS status is recommended Start Stop Simulator starts and stops Simulator Mode which is helpful when learning how to use your unit Enable Disable WAAS enables or disables WAAS capability See page 108 of the Appendix for more information about WAAS To learn about GPS visit www garmin com aboutGPS Track Up Skyview North Up Skyview orients the sky view display on the GPS tab to North Up or Track Up 6 GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual PAGE Key e Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automotive Modes QUIT Key e Press to cycle through the main pages in reverse sequence revert to the previous value in a data entry field or cancel an unintended function ENTER MARK Key e Press to select a highlighted option e Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint MENU Key Press to open the options menu for the current page e Press twice to open the Main Menu POWER Key e Press and hold to turn the unit on or off e Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED g
14. a TracBack 1s initiated the GPSMAP 276C divides the track into segments called legs Up to 300 temporary turns are created to mark the most significant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible To get the most out of the TracBack feature remember these tips e Always clear the track log at the point that which you want to go back such as a dock or campsite The Record Mode option on the Active Track tab must be set to Fill or Wrap e Ifthe track log Interval option on the Active tab is set to the Time option the route might not navigate your exact path keep the interval set to Resolution for best performance e Ifthe receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip TracBack draws a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed e Ifthe changes in distance and direction of your track are too complex 300 waypoints might not mark your path accurately The receiver then uses the most significant points of your track so there are fewer changes in direction 3r MarRINE Mope Paces gt Map PAGE MARINE Mope PAGES The system has a built in worldwide database with more detailed coverage available through the use of the BlueChart or MapSource Five pages are available in Marine Mode Map Compass data The GPSMAP 276C shows cartography as long as chart Highway Active Route and Position Data An optional Sonar information is available for th
15. anagement and setup menus Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main Menu For more information see the Main Menu section on page 63 Ar Road Routing Guidance Timers Celestial System Mode Usage Mode Messoge Speed Filter a Display Text Language WAAS Sg Eni ae gus Pat External Power Off External Power On Turn Off Turn On Main Menu To select a tab from the Main Menu 1 From any page press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab The information for the highlighted tab automatically appears on the right To highlight a sub tab press left or right on the ROCKER and then press up or down to select individual fields GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual By default the Main Menu tabs are shown as icons along the left side of the screen You can change the Main Menu to show tabs in a text only format To view the Main Menu icons in text only format Highlight the Display tab and press ENTER 2 Select the Main Menu field and press ENTER 3 Highlight Text Only and press ENTER Color Mode Main Menu Backlight Timeout Twilight Adjustment Highway Page Compass Page Message Backlight Intensity Carum 11 GETTING STARTED gt Usinc SIMULATOR MODE Using Simulator Mode Entering a New Location Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are Use the GPS options menu to enter a new location from which to indoors or
16. ation Use the ENTER MARK key to capture your present location to create a new waypoint You must have a valid position 2D or 3D fix to mark your present location To mark your present location 1 Press and hold the ENTER MARK key until the New Waypoint Page opens then release it A default four digit name and symbol are assigned for the new waypoint New Waypoint Category Temperature Location Modified N 3708 431 03 AUG 05 Wore 34 190 Delete show Hap New Waypoint Page 2 To accept the waypoint with the default information use the ROCKER to highlight OK and press ENTER To change any information on the New Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering and confirming your changes highlight OK and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual ___Marine Mope gt CREATING AND Usine WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item you see a highlighted description of that item The GPSMAP 276C uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint To create a new waypoint using the Map Page 1 Press PAGE until the Map Page appears 2 Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the map location or map feature you want 3 Press and quickly release ENTER MARK to capture the arrow location Pressing and holding ENTER MARK marks your current loca
17. ccordance with California s Proposition 65 See www garmin com prop65 for more information GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual V INTRODUCTION gt IMPORTANT INFORMATION AND BATTERY WARNINGS Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost We use a combination of governmental and private data sources which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain some inaccurate or incomplete data In some countries complete and accurate map information 1s either not available or is prohibitively expensive The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics For more information on the applicability to this product see www erecycle org vi Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed the internal lithium ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit fire chemical burn electrolyte leak and or injury e Contact your local waste department to properly dispose of the unit battery e Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day To prevent damage remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight such as in the glove box
18. cta track to edit and press ENTER Track Nome Color Distance Points Area 0 000224 nm WB Show on Map Delete TracBack Hap Track Review Page 3 Highlight the Name field and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to change the name and press ENTER 4 Select a different display color to show the track on the map 5 Highlight the box next to Show on Map and press ENTER to show the track on the map 6 To begin a TracBack highlight TracBack and press ENTER 7 To view the track on the map highlight Map and press ENTER Press QUIT to return to the Track tab 8 Highlight OK and press ENTER to save your changes GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Navigating a Saved Track You can save your track log to use later as a TracBack which reduces your track log into a route with up to 300 turns When initiated a TracBack route leads you back to the oldest stored track log point It is a good idea to clear the existing track log before you start your current trip Also you must save an active track log before you can navigate it as a TracBack To start a TracBack using the NAV key 1 Press NAV highlight Navigate Track and press ENTER 2 Highlight the track you want to navigate and press ENTER Select Track 27 JUL 05 Selecting a saved track 3 Select the point you want to navigate TracBack to and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope gt MANAGING Your TRACKS TracBack Tips When
19. ds to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route You can also add stops along your trip called Via Points While navigating press NAV to open the Navigate Menu Navigate Navigate Menu in Automotive Mode While navigating a course GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Entering Custom Avoids The Custom Avoids feature allows you to enter specific areas and roads to avoid when navigating Custom Avoids apply to all routes but detours apply to only the active route You can add Custom Avoids while you are navigating a route or before you navigate To enter a custom avoid 1 oe ty Press NAV while navigating to a destination OR Open the Map Page and press MENU Select Custom Avoids and press ENTER Press ENTER when the Add Avoid button is highlighted Select Avoid Road or Avoid Area and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the first point in the avoidance area Press ENTER to select the first point Move the arrow to the end point and press ENTER During route calculation and navigation the GPSMAP 276C avoids the area within the box or the selected area of the road When finished highlight the OK button and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Automotive Mope gt Epitinc Your Route Creating a Detour If there is road construction or some other form of a detour while navigating a route you can have your GPSMAP 276C create a detour route for you To create a detour 1 Whi
20. duces draw on the vehicle vessel battery TIP Placing the unit in Charge Mode charges the unit more Using Charge Mode If you want to charge the battery when you are not using the unit you can put the unit into Charge Mode To put the GPSMAP 276C in Charge Mode 1 Connect the GPSMAP 276C to an external power supply 2 Press and hold the POWER key Instead of completely turning off the GPSMAP 276C goes into Charge Mode NOTE While in Charge Mode the GPSMAP 276C draws a small amount of current from the vessel vehicle battery To avoid discharging the vehicle s battery disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in use for several days Over time you might notice that the lithium ion battery in the unit is not holding a charge any more This is common for lithium ion batteries Contact Garmin or your Garmin dealer to order a battery pack replacement if you are experiencing battery charging issues f A J t f f l MAAA i Im am pS fl f A A ni WAs nare Ma3I2INIIA Ur OIVIAIT LI OU o WIIG o IVidiiluUdadl _GETTING STARTED gt TURNING YOUR GPSMAP 276C ON AND OFF AND ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT AND VOLUME Turning Your GPSMAP 276C On or Off Before you turn on your GPSMAP 276C be sure the antenna is up as shown on page 1 and it has a clear and unobsturcted view of the sky to receive satellite signals The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 276C the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establi
21. e CAPE HENRY LIGHT Waypoint Creating a new route on Route Review Page 4 Highlight Edit on Map and press ENTER 5 Highlight a location on the map and press ENTER 6 Repeat step 5 to define additional route points NOTE If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or a waypoint a new waypoint is created for that location Press ENTER on the New Waypoint Page to save the location as a waypoint and continue adding points to your route You can edit the properties of this waypoint as you can with any waypoint GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Navigating a Saved Route Use the Navigate Route option to select and navigate a saved route To navigate a saved route 1 Press the NAV key 2 Highlight Navigate Route and press ENTER 3 Highlight a previously saved route and press ENTER Select a route from list Select Route Select the route you want to take GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mone gt CREATING AND UsiNGc ROUTES Editing a Route After you create a route use the Route Review Page to edit change the name and review route points of a selected route To change the name of the route 1 Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu 2 Highlight the name of the route and press ENTER 3 With the Route Review Page open highlight the route name field at the top of the page and press ENTER Route Waypoint Course Distance Enter a new route name here Total Route Revie
22. e All or Show Defaults and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope Paces gt Map PAGE Map Orientation There are three map orientation options North Up orients the map like a paper map Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel Course Up orients the map so the direction of navigation 1s always up When using Track Up or Course Up the North arrow indicates the orientation To change the map orientation press MENU to open the Map Page Press MENU again Select Set Up Map and press ENTER See page 40 for additional information Zooming In and Out of the Map The map display has 28 available map zoom ranges ranging from 20 ft to 800 nm 20 ft to 800 mi or 5 m to 1200 km The map zoom range is controlled by the IN and OUT keys with the current scale shown at the bottom right of the data window NOTE The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar __3m_ to the other To select a map zoom range zoom in and out Press the OUT key to zoom out press the IN key to zoom in The GPSMAP 276C has a built in worldwide database with more detailed coverage available through the use of the BlueChart or MapSource data The GPSMAP 276C shows cartography as long as chart information is available for the zoom scale you selected 41 MarRINE Mope Paces gt Map PAGE Map coverage conforms to the following conditions 42 Cartography is shown when the selected map zoom range is covered b
23. e GPSMAP 276C the unit automatically begins searching for satellites The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix which should take only a few minutes While the GPSMAP 276C is getting satellite signals the GPS page shows the status as Acquiring Satellites Route F Points SM O0 JUL 05 103447 Differential Accuracy DSC GPS Tab Viewing GPS Status with the GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition receiver status and accuracy The sky view and signal strength bars show what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether they are being tracked 4 the wrong location Wait a few more minutes to acquire satellites and find your current location NOTE While acquiring satellites the Map Page might show As the receiver locks onto satellites a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar The numbers below each bar represent the particular satellite that is being received Numbers above 33 indicate WAAS satellites The sky view shows a bird s eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receiver s last known position The outer circle represents the horizon north up the inner circle represents 45 above the horizon and the center point represents a position directly overhead You can also set the sky view to a Track Up configuration causin
24. e map zoom range you selected In Page is available when a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module is Marine Mode by default four user selectable data fields appear on connected the right side of the screen that can be configured to show any one of the possible data options You can also add additional data fields to Map Page the page or select a full screen map without data fields When you turn on the GPSMAP 276C the Map Page appears after the unit acquires a satellite signal The position marker shows your current location on the map Data fields The Map Page shows map information digital cartography that includes navaids lakes rivers coastlines cities and highways Use the dedicated zoom keys IN and OUT to adjust the Map Page Giren scale location Two map operating modes position mode and pan mode determine Map zoom what cartography is shown on the map Position mode pans the map range to keep your present location in the display area The position marker shows your travel on the Map Page The GPSMAP 276C always turns on in position mode with the last known location centered on the map When you press the ROCKER the GPSMAP 276C enters pan mode which moves the map to keep the white arrow X map pointer within the display area 38 GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields You can adjust how the following pages appear Map Compass Highway Position Data Trip Computer and
25. ect a location and press ENTER When OK is highlighted press ENTER 5 Highlight Delete and press ENTER to delete all waypoints within the set location Choose Cancel or press QUIT to exit without deleting the waypoints Proximity Points Use the Proximity sub tab to define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs rocks or restricted waters Up to 100 waypoints can be listed with a maximum alarm radius of 99 99 nautical miles statute miles or kilometers If a proximity alarm circle overlaps an existing alarm circle a Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint message appears Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points use caution when navigating in these areas If you enter an alarm circle overlap you are only alerted to the closest proximity waypoint To turn proximity alarms on or off 1 Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu and then highlight the Proximity sub tab User Proximity Alarm Paint Distance rn GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual 2 Highlight the field below Proximity Alarm and press ENTER 3 Select the On or Off setting and press ENTER To add a proximity waypoint 1 From the Proximity sub tab use the ROCKER to highlight an empty line on the Proximity List and press ENTER The Find Menu opens 2 Select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu 3 With OK highlighted press ENTER to select the point T
26. ed press ENTER to begin navigation MARINE Mope gt NAVIGATING To A DESTINATION To search for an item and route to it 1 Press FIND to open the Find Menu 2 Highlight a category and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER and then press the ROCKER up or down to enter letters contained in the item name Press ENTER when finished Cities From Current Location Containing Finding an item using the Containing field The unit searches for items containing the letter combination you enter and shows them in the list 4 Highlight the item from the list and press ENTER 5 Press ENTER when the Go To button is highlighted For complete information about finding an item see the Finding an Item section on page 17 16 Man OverBoard MOB Use the MOB function to simultaneously mark your current location and create a direct route back to that location for quick response to emergency situations To start the MOB function 1 Press and hold the NAV MOB key or press the NAV MOB key twice ram for Main Menu 2 Press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB location When a MOB 1s activated a MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit begins actively navigating to that point Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and can be deleted like any other waypoint GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Finding an Ite
27. er s Manual To re center your position on the screen Press QUIT The map automatically moves to show your present location and the unit returns to position mode You can also use the arrow to select on screen map items which allows you to review a Selected item directly from the map To view details about an on screen point 1 Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to a waypoint or map item If several items are grouped closely together zoom in closer for a better view When a waypoint or map item is selected it is highlighted on screen with the name and location shown at the top of the screen along with the distance and bearing from your current location as shown in the image to the left 2 Press ENTER to view more information about the point The information and on screen buttons shown vary depending on the type of item selected In some cases additional information tabs appear at the top of the information page or Waypoint Page GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope Paces gt Map PAGE 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information 4 Select an on screen button and press ENTER From Current Location 5 51 117 Save show Map Map Feature Information Page N 32 24 648 Wi1 14 673 Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map You can remove items from the Map Page declutter the display to remove unwanted items To declutter the Map Page 1 On the Map Page press MENU to open the opti
28. g the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading Press MENU to change the configuration of the sky view Receiver status field Signal strength bars Route ac Sky view iaii Power source indicator Track T Differential Saione lt 1 GPS Status Accuracy GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated White signal strength bars the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data Green signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite When the GPSMAP 276C collects the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix the status field indicates the status of the receiver The unit then updates the location date and time Receiver Status The Receiver Status field shows one of the following conditions Searching the Sky the receiver 1s looking for satellites AutoLocate the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac was collected which can take up to five minutes Acquiring Satellites the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location but has not acquired a fix GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual 2D GPS Location At least three satellites were acquired and a
29. ge Options Use the options menu on the Compass Page to customize the Compass Page Press MENU to open the Compass Page options menu Page Layout Set Up Page Layout selects the page layout Show Course Pointer Show Compass toggles between showing the Course Pointer which shows how far off you are from your course and how to get back on course or shows the compass arrow The Course Pointer is also referred to as a CDI or Course Deviation Indictor Show Hide Bug Indicator shows the course to steer bug indicator the purple tick mark on the compass ring Change Data Fields changes on screen data fields For definitions of data field options see page 116 46 Using the Marine Timer The Marine Timer specifically designed for sail boat racing allows you to easily count up or down by specified time increments As is common in sail boat racing there is often a 5 minute warning countdown followed by a 4 minute preparation countdown and finally a 1 minute final countdown Then during the race mariners might want to count up to keep track of their time You can use your GPSMAP 276C to perform each of these different countdowns To open the Marine Timer 1 Press MENU on the Compass Page 2 Highlight Set Up Page Layout and press ENTER 3 Highlight 2 Columns With Timer and press ENTER The Marine Timer appears in the lower right corner Page Layout GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual __Marine Mope Paces g
30. ges section reviews the main pages in Marine Mode The Automotive Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 276C in Automotive Mode The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews the main pages in Automotive Mode The Main Menu section describes features found on the Main Menu and information on how to change settings The Setting Up and Using Sonar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module with your GPSMAP 276C The Appendix contains specifications optional accessories maintenance information and other product information An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents BEDE COU e o a cae sete A E EE E E i Caring for the GPSMAP 276C cssssssssssssseesecseeseeeesenees iv WY ANTM E E V Important Information assssessssssnnsssnnsnnnnsnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn vi Battery Warnings isureid vi Getting Started sssini ae 1 UNIE OVEFVICW puciarainaianodininnap aeaaaioii iraia 1 Charging the GPSMAP 276C c sssssssssssssssseeseeeesseees 2 Turning Your GPSMAP 276C On or Off 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Volume csssssseeseeeees 3 Getting Satellite Signals ccsssssssessesssssseeseesessesseess 4 Using the GPSMAP 276C ccsssssssssssessessesssesseeseesensntens 8 Using Simulator Mode ccsscssssssesssecsesesssesseeseeseneees 12 Manne MOOG
31. given location allows you to make a selection begin data entry or scroll through a list e Field the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered Highlight a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options On screen button use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press ENTER to select the button Scroll bar when viewing a list of items too long to appear on the screen a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list To scroll through a list press up or down on the ROCKER Default the factory setting saved in the unit s memory You can change the settings but you can also revert to the factory default settings when you select Restore Defaults New Waypoint Name Category ajooo1 Ss Unfiled OO Comment Field Highlighted field Temperature ar re Modified N 38 51 394 31 HAY 05 W094 47 950 1 56 12 Delete Show Map On screen buttons Cartography Optional Garmin data cards and MapSource CD ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 276C With optional MapSource data you can view listings of nearby restaurants lodging shopping centers attractions and entertainment and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC Interface Cable with a serial connector is used to transfer MapSource CD ROM data to the optional data card Visit the Garmin Web site at
32. he distance field is now highlighted Press ENTER to begin entering the proximity radius 4 Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value up to 99 99 units and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list 1 Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu and then select the Proximity sub tab 2 Highlight the proximity waypoint to clear and press MENU A for Main Menu Proximity Points Tab Options Menu 3 To clear a single alarm highlight Remove Point and press ENTER To clear all proximity waypoints select Remove All and press ENTER 4 Highlight OK and press ENTER to confirm 33 Managing Your Tracks The GPSMAP 276C draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or track log on the Map Page as you travel The track log contains points along its path and includes both time and location for each point The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 276C gets a location fix For the best results clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full new track points overwrite the oldest track points The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Active tab After the track log is cleared it shows zero percent When the track log reaches 100 the most recent track points start to overwrite the oldest track points if Wrap is selected for Record Mode To avoid
33. he current usage mode Reset Trip clears trip information except the maximum speed and the odometer Reset Max Speed clears the maximum speed Reset Odometer clears the running total of the distance traveled since the odometer was last reset Reset All clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer 51 AUTOMOTIVE Mope gt Automotive Mope PAGES AuTOMmMoTIVE MoDE This section discusses some of the more common Automotive operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 276C in Automotive Mode Please note that many common operations such as marking a waypoint and creating a route are performed the same way as in Marine Mode See the Marine Mode section for operations and information not found in this section To switch usage modes 1 Press and hold the PAGE key 2 Use the ROCKER to select either Automotive or Marine and press ENTER Automotive Mode Pages Automotive Mode features two main pages Map and Trip Computer Optional Highway and Compass Pages can be turned on in Automotive Mode Two additional pages appear during active navigation while in Automotive Mode a Current Route Page appears if you are navigating a turn by turn route and an Active Route Page appears if you are navigating off road See Navigating to a Destination on the next page for more information a pqs TUM right on Imperial 0013 Beach Bivd 04 10F 4 a Toke romp to I5 Non O226 right 04 12 06 53 ea Kee
34. he entire track log 1 Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu and then highlight the Active sub tab 2 Select Save and press ENTER A message appears asking if you want to save the entire track 3 Highlight Yes and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope gt MANAGING Your TRACKS To save a portion of the track log 1 Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu and then highlight the Active sub tab 2 Select Save and press ENTER Highlight No and press ENTER when a message appears 4 Select a beginning point and press ENTER ock N 32 26 952 WII 135 592 Saving a portion of the track log 5 Select an ending point and press ENTER The Track Review Page automatically opens 6 Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the track 35 MARINE Mope gt MANAGING Your TRACKS Saved Tracks The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit Press MENU to open the Saved tab options menu Route f f Points 13 Available 2 Used Saved Sub Tab Review on Map shows the highlighted track on the Map Page TracBack navigates the track You can either navigate the track as it is saved or you can navigate the track in reverse Delete Track erases the highlighted track from the unit s memory Delete All erases all tracks from the unit s memory 36 To edit a track 1 Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu and then select the Saved sub tab 2 Sele
35. he field 2 Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous character If there are two lines of data keep pressing right on the ROCKER to drop to the next line 9 GETTING STARTED gt USING THE GPSMAP 276C New Waypoint Nome Cotegory a CABIN_____ pement Entering 31 MAY 05 14 38 data Elevation Depth Temperature Location Hodified N 3705 622 31 HAY 05 WO7S 42 605 2 38 45 Delete Show Map OK 3 Press ENTER Not all fields are programmable When you are on a page with fields that are not selectable the highlight skips over them character field and press left on the ROCKER again 10 TIP To clear the entire data field highlight the left most Restoring Default Settings You can restore factory defaults for the following Main Menu tabs Track Alarms Display Sound and Setup For more information about the Main Menu see the Main Menu section beginning on page 63 To restore default settings 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab and then press MENU to open the options menu All Unit Defaults System Information m for Main Menu Setup Tab Options Menu 3 Highlight Restore Default and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Using the Main Menu Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 276C to access various waypoint system navigation and interface m
36. hich you want to travel when navigating Navigate Route selects a route to navigate Navigate Track TracBack selects a saved track to navigate Stop Resume Navigation starts or stops navigating GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual 53 AUTOMOTIVE Mope gt NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION 54 To navigate Go To a point on the map 1 Highlight a point to navigate to and press NAV 2 Highlight Go To lt point name gt and press ENTER 3 Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page Stopping and Resuming Navigation When navigating to a point you can stop navigation For example if you are on a long car trip but you want to stop for dinner you can stop navigation and resume after dinner To stop navigation 1 While navigating to a point press NAV Navigate 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER 3 To resume highlight Resume Navigation and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual To create a new route 1 Press NAV to open the Navigate Menu 2 Highlight New Route and press ENTER 3 From the Find Menu highlight Waypoints and press ENTER You can also choose to go to other points such as Cities or Exits from this list The steps vary only slightly from those listed for waypoints 4 Select a waypoint from the list and press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page Waypoint Review Category 13 JUN 05 hosa rosy 9 39 19 Delete Show Map 5 Highlight the Go To button and
37. ht the on screen Delete button and press ENTER To delete a waypoint from the User Points tab h 3 NOTE When you delete a waypoint from the list it cannot be recovered from the unit Backup important waypoints to a computer using the optional PC cable and interface software such as MapSource or write them down by hand From the Points tab highlight the waypoint you want to delete Press MENU highlight Delete Waypoint and press ENTER A confirmation message appears mu for Hain Menu Press ENTER to confirm 31 VIARINE Mope gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS 32 To delete waypoints by symbol or category 1 On the User sub tab highlight the waypoint to delete and press MENU 2 Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category and press ENTER 3 When deleting by symbol highlight the symbol of the waypoint you want to delete and press ENTER When deleting by category select the category you want to delete from the list and press ENTER 4 Highlight OK and press ENTER to confirm Choose Cancel or press QUIT to exit without deleting the waypoint To delete waypoints by distance 1 On the User sub tab highlight the waypoint to delete and press MENU 2 Highlight Delete By Distance and press ENTER 3 Select Less Than or More Than and enter the distance 4 You can select a waypoint or point of interest as the From location Highlight the From field and press ENTER From the Find Menu sel
38. 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 GPSMAP AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart City Select MapSource and See Thru are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin January 2007 Part Number 190 00335 00 Rev D Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 276C which uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box if any pieces are missing contact your Garmin dealer immediately About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit This manual is organized into the following sections The Introduction contains the Table of Contents Care Information and Warnings The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit how to turn the unit on and how to simulate navigation The Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 276C in Marine Mode GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt ABouT THIS MANUAL The Marine Mode Pa
39. ion Data If you have a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sonar Module connected to the GPSMAP 276C a Sonar Page is available 060 O78 E pan 19 6 From Geronade CA 08 214 07 422 Active Route Page Position Data Page Sonar Page Optional GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Qo MARINE Mope gt NAVIGATING To A DESTINATION Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to your destination using the Map Page As you travel you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page You can use the Map Page Compass Page Highway Page and Position Data Page to help navigate You can navigate to a destination using one of the following methods e Select a point on the map and press NAV e Press NAV to start a new route using the Find Menu or start a saved route or track Press the FIND key to search for a particular item and create a route to it MARINE Mode and Automotive Mode are similar Most of the features discussed here also apply to Automotive Mode 14 Navigate Options Menu Press NAV to open the Navigate options menu Novigate Go To Point Navigate Route i gate Track nw for Man Overboard Navigate Menu in Marine Mode Go To Point allows you to select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu to which to navigate Navigate Route allows you to select a route to navigate You can also start a saved route
40. ist and press ENTER The item s information page automatically opens allowing you to save the item as a waypoint show the item on the map or automatically create a route to Go To the item 17 MARINE Mope gt FINDING AN ITEM 18 To find an item from another location 1 From any page press FIND 2 Highlight a category from the list and press ENTER 3 Press MENU to open the options menu ron for Moin Menu Find From Options Menu 4 Highlight Near Other and press ENTER If you are actively following a route you can also select one of the other options listed in the Find From list 5 Select a reference location on the map and press ENTER The list shows items nearest to the new map location To find an item near another item 1 Press FIND The Find Menu opens 2 Highlight the item you want to Find From 3 Press FIND The Find Menu opens again with items near the previously selected item Search for the item you want Viewing Recently Found Items The Recently Found Page shows a list of the items you have searched for or gone to recently To view recently found items 1 Press FIND The Find Menu appears 2 Highlight Recently Found and press ENTER to open the list of recently found items 3 Press MENU to show the options menu 4 Select Show Find History to view the list of items you have searched for recently OR Select Show Go To History to view the list of items for which you have recentl
41. le navigating a course press NAV 2 Select Detour from the Navigate Menu 3 Select a distance and press ENTER The GPSMAP 276C recalculates your course based on your detour distance Detour Distance Detour Distance 4 To end the detour manually press NAV again and select Cancel Detour o Automotive Mone gt Epitine Your ROUTE From the pop up window highlight either Use Map or Use Adding and Editing Stops Via Points You can add Via Points points through which you would like to travel to your route using the Edit Vias option To add Via Points to your route 1 While navigating your route press NAV to open the Navigate Menu 2 Select Edit Vias and press ENTER The Add Edit Vias window opens 3 Highlight Add Via Point and press ENTER Add Edit Vias Bearing Distance gt Add Edit Vias Page Showing the original route without Via Points 58 Find Menu and press ENTER If you selected Use Map use the ROCKER to select an item on the map and press ENTER If you selected Use Find Menu select an item from the Find Menu as discussed in the Finding an Item beginning on page 17 Remember you can press MENU while the Find Menu is open to find an item near another location such as the destination The new point is added to the route as shown on the Add Edit Vias Page Repeat steps 3 through 5 until you have added all of the Via Points that you want Highlight Done and press ENTER
42. losing track points save the track log when it approaches the 99 mark Setting Up and Saving Your Tracks You must save the track log before you can use the Navigate Track feature The Save feature allows you to store up to 15 track logs from certain times and dates To access the Track tab 1 Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu 2 Highlight the Track tab 34 Saved Active Track Memory Used Record Mode Color Interval Value Clear Save Track Tab Record Mode Wrap records over the oldest tracks when the track log reaches 100 Fill records a track log until the track log is full 100 When Off is selected the unit does not record tracks Interval Distance records track points after a specified distance 1s traveled Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed Resolution records track points based on the resolution The higher the resolution entered the more points the unit creates to make the track Color select a color for the track when it appears on the map Value records a track according to the Interval and Value Enter a specific distance time or resolution GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual To clear the track log 1 Highlight the Track tab on the Main Menu and then highlight the Active sub tab 2 Highlight the Clear button and press ENTER A confirmation message appears This will delete all Clearing the track log 3 Highlight OK and press ENTER To save t
43. m Use the Find Menu to search for addresses food amp drink fuel services lodging banks ATMs cities shopping stored waypoints and points of interest POIs To open the Find Menu press the FIND key The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories Waypoints Cities Exits Transportation and Tide Stations Additional categories appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card in the unit Find From Current Location Find Menu Shown without additional BlueChart or MapSource maps installed Follow the directions on page 16 to search for an item and route to it GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual o ME FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Item From Another Location You can use the Find Menu to center your search around an item you just found For example you search for Entertainment and the search shows a Chili s search result If you press FIND again you see From Chilt s as the new search from point You can also use the Find feature to center your search from any waypoint route list entry map item or tide station To find an item from another location on the map 1 Open the Map Page Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow pointer to the location you want and press FIND The Find Menu opens showing From Map Pointer The list of items is sorted to show items nearest the selected location 2 Highlight a category from the list and press ENTER 3 Highlight an item from the l
44. ng Course to steer compass ring indicator Compass arrow Data fields Compass Page in Marine Mode The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground track while you are moving Your present course over ground is indicated at the top of the compass ring The direction of the destination bearing relative to the course over ground is indicated by an arrow in the middle of the compass ring and a course to steer bug on the outside of the compass ring The course to steer represents the direction to steer to get back to the course line GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual ___Marine Mope Paces gt Compass PAGE If the arrow points up you are going directly to the waypoint If the arrow points any direction other than up turn toward the arrow until it points up and then continue in that direction Turning On the Compass Page The Compass Page 1s on by default in Marine Mode but off by default in Automotive Mode NOTE You must be moving for the compass to accurately update and show your heading To show the Compass Page in Automotive Mode 1 Highlight the Display tab on the Main Menu 2 Highlight the Compass Page field and press ENTER 3 Select On and press ENTER eS Color Mode Backlight Timeout Stays On Highway Page Twilight Adjustment se a Compass Page ie Backlight Intensity Sound Turning on the Compass Page 45 MARINE Mope Paces gt Compass PAGE Compass Pa
45. niecsieuniveusnse Vidcorseusatensetvess 63 Main Menu PADS sausissvtncsacinserdutnestedieastotnexorauutsivinessestxtiivinastsauc 63 GPS AD i E 64 ROUE A Daada 64 PONG TiDosnne a N 65 WE ACK e e E E E T T T 65 DSC Tae nisin etniaaascets 66 Sohar Desen e R RE 70 GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual __INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS Alarms VAD iesesezeecucecstctesescncecitutante dncecanedentedeecststetsserencststactviee 70 PCN aana 101 Galdar TaD apep ee eee 72 SOC CITC MONS sopriora Sera EAEE 101 COIS SCAN TaD rerasanan inaa naaa enaa aknan 73 Optional ACCESSOTICS c sccsccecsesetsseeseseeseeseneeeseneeneeneaes 102 MOSS AGC TaD ansias 77 Installation INfOrMatiON cscecsescseseseesseseeeeeeseesneeatens 103 DISpiay T D iniia aaaea 78 Satellite Information ccsssssscscscsessesseeeesecsenseeseseeees 107 SOA TAD genera peel nemern een nee eee nnn eee oe eer 79 What is Differential GPS DGPS cseeeeteeteeteeteeeees 107 SG ND TAD E E axetaceics 80 LORAN TD SO CU Py cies ices ccssesatscrnscsstvesisesseseneesscsenseessanerisansen 109 Setting Up and Using Somar csssssssssssssssssssssesseesseessees 89 Map Datums and Location Formats csscssssessreseees 111 Showing Sonar on the Map Page cninn 89 Digital Selective Calling DSC sveneenneouesaesaeseeseecuscuscansnseusees 112 Using the Sonar Page csssssscssssssseessssessssesersesssersnsnees 90 Messages ee seevnasnnsnennennnnenennsnannnnnnnnneenceennnuanannn
46. nnnnnnengin 114 Setting Up Sonar ecg ti ndauedesuuesnrecietenuestceacctesoacinneeauecturtncen 94 Data Field Options sssscsssssssssssesceeessssssssseeeeeeesessssen 116 Understanding Sonar ccsssssssssssssssssessssssesssesessssesssseseees 98 Software License Agreement sssssssssssseeeesersesen 118 Product REGISUFAUON sasssciccvrsiestueseesetnsonseenearscnsnuvnecensvsncsuenns 118 Limited Warranty sisciossesnceexnacinarcceasevncsiuancecasernaeanseastenndeaicesa 119 FCC COMPA CG ssccaccssesscasnecstuenssetrassdcrincessansszasiacinenieeissenves 120 Declaration of Conformity DOC cesesssseseeseesenseneeeens 120 NNO E E E uaa E I E 121 GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual iii INTRODUCTION gt CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 276C Caring for the GPSMAP 276C The GPSMAP 276C case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning Cleaning the Case Clean the unit s outer casing except for the screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that might damage plastic components Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 276C screen should be cleaned using a soft clean lint free cloth Water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed If these are used apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 276C where prolonged exposure to
47. ns Menu GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope PAces gt HIGHWAY PAGE The following options are available from the Highway Page options menu Set Up Page Layout selects the page layout Change Data Fields changes on screen data fields Set Up Highway shows an options menu with two sub tabs Line and Waypoint Each tab has on off settings for options including enabling the line for the Active Leg and Track Log Waypoint Active Leg Active Route Track Log Saved Tracks Set Up Highway 49 MARINE Mope Paces gt Active Route PAGE Active Route Page When you are navigating a route using your GPSMAP 276C the Active Route Page shows each point waypoint or map item of the active route with the point name course distance and several other fields of information The current destination point or active point is marked with an arrow icon As you navigate a route the list automatically updates to indicate the next active point The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options Active Route Anchorage B Waverider 19 47 10 138 31 9 EE 31 97 Active Route Page 10 324 a 10 324 50 Active Route Page Options Press MENU to open the Active Route Page options menu rem for Main Menu Active Route Page Options Menu Deactivate stops route navigation Edit on Map edits the route on the map Add Waypoint inserts a point before the highlighted wayp
48. oint or add a point to the end of the route Remove Waypoint deletes a highlighted waypoint from the route Invert reverses the order of the route Plan Route enters information about your route to more accurately provide you with arrival times Change Data Fields customizes the data fields shown on the Active Route Page GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Position Data Page The Position Data Page shows important navigation data while navigating a route in Marine Mode By default the Position Data Page shows a compass ribbon your current latitude and longitude date and time your location in relation to a prominent nearby landmark such as a waypoint or city and eight user selectable data fields The compass ribbon appears at the top of the page to show your current heading with a red vertical bar To stay on course steer toward the violet bar or arrows until it 1s aligned with the red bar ETE NEXT 05 21 TTL AVG SPD MAX SPEED Your present location 132 39 969 0 OF 1 0 is 5 6nm west of 0959 411 196 00 18 Coronado CA From Coronede OF b 07 42 all H Ds as Position Data Page GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MaRINE Mope Paces gt Position Data PAGE Position Data Page Options Press MENU to open the Position Data Page options menu rem for Main Menu Change Nearest Type specifies the type of item used as the nearest item shown in the lower left data field The choices change based on t
49. one gt CREATING AND UsiNG ROUTES To edit the route on the map To plan your route 1 Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu 1 Open the Route Review Page options menu 2 Select a route and press ENTER Press MENU to open the 2 Highlight Plan Route and press ENTER Route Review Page options menu Highlight Edit on Map and press ENTER Select a location on the route the route turns red when the Plan Route arrow Is over the route and press ENTER Speed Deport Time ee ao oeza 5 Use the ROCKER to drag the route to the new point location Fuel Flow Depart Date and press ENTER N 32 24 735 l W117 14 248 Entering Speed and Fuel Flow for trip planning 3 Enter the data for Speed and Fuel Flow You also can enter the date and time of your departure Press QUIT to return to the Route Review Page A NOTE Fuel flow rates are measured in units per hour System setting changes for units of measure statute nautical or metric do not affect the fuel flow measure You should enter fuel Editing the route on the map 6 Repeat steps 4 through 5 until all points are added to the flow rates based on information for your vehicle such as the route operator s manual or performance specifications and make note You can enter information about your trip so the GPSMAP 276C can of the units of measure gallons or liters estimate information about your trip GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual 23 MARINE Mope gt CREATING
50. ons menu 2 Highlight Declutter and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER again to restore the detail to the map 43 Mar ne Mope Paces gt Map PAGE Measuring Distance You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items To measure the bearing distance between two points 1 On the Map Page press MENU to open the options menu 2 Highlight Measure Distance and press ENTER An on screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it Gimi for Main Menu 3 Move the arrow to the reference point the starting point that you want to measure from and press ENTER A push pin icon marks the starting point 44 4 Move the arrow to the point of which you want to measure The bearing and distance from the reference point and arrow coordinates appear in the data window at the top of the screen Push pin indicating the beginning point of the measurement oC 11718 081 Ok WI DIST NEXT AN ANN eae a x Saif aS j COURSE l CES Mt D FM 9 te Be Ai oh gt f rc A 7 WE Fi N K 296 eo J ON POINTER ai a i S i do NANA EP Measure Distance End point of measurement labeled ENT REF GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Compass Page During active navigation the Compass Page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass and a bearing pointer When the pointer is pointing straight up you are heading directly to your destination Rotati
51. or seceseescctssetiencs sennecncsenatneensapranetsantiuessstucarapansace 13 Marine Mode Pages sscsssscsssscsssnesssssesssssessessesneeees 13 Navigating to a Destination ccssssssssessssesesseseeeees 14 PUVA AN EN aussie aa 17 Creating and Using Routes sssssssssssssssnnsnsnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnas 20 Creating and Using Waypoints sssssssssesssssnnsnsnnnnnnsnnnnnnnnas 24 Managing Your Tracks sassssessssussusnsnusnnrnsnnsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 34 ii Marine Mode Pages ccccsscssssssseesseessesssessseesseneaes 38 C mpass Page ass snocctricracssyeaetrncesessenisprncciessocietpaevaiacanetuecmiaaien 45 PUQINIWAY TP AOC E E E 48 Active Route Page ccsscssssssssssssssecsssesssseessessoneas 50 POSIPION Date Page asc iseciccescomn sescccvesnem sonsanensnoresnesacceneorneranes 51 Automotive Mode j ccscsscsssscssecsecsesseeessesseecsnssensseneens 52 Automotive Mode PageS sssssssssusnssusnurnnnusnnnusnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 52 Navigating to a Destination cccsssssssssesssseseeseeiees 53 Editing Your Route sssssssssssussssusnusnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnna 56 Following an Automotive ROute cscsscsssssseseeiees 59 Automotive Mode Pages ccssscsscssssecssesseessessnees 60 Current Route Pade wissicisisisssisincsccatintiwvacenessentnivonciestertanuneiss 61 Trip Computer Page sscsscssssssessssssssesserssesseessessesseetaes 62 Man Men sctsicceeseretet cuericessctdseeusa
52. p left on I SK 9653 0951 as Keoplefton Ish 035 R 21 Arrive at Point Loma 21 55 Park and Recre on left 0432 J J if Map Page LS Highway Page Optional Optional Current Route Page Trip Computer Page 52 GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual AUTOMOTIVE Mope gt NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Navigating to a Destination Navigate Options Menu You can navigate to your destination in Automotive Mode using the Press NAV to open the Navigate options menu Map Page As you travel your GPSMAP 276C guides you to your destination with voice prompts arrows and directions along the top of the screen When you are actively navigating you see a magenta line that always runs from your currnt location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page You can use the Map Page Compass Page or Highway Page to help navigate Navigate You can navigate to a destination using one of the following methods Navigate Menu Select a point on the map and press the NAV key Go To Point selects a waypoint or another point from the Find e Press the NAV key to navigate a new route using the Find Menu to which to navigate Menu or start a saved route or track New Route creates a new route Press the FIND key to search for a particular item and create a route to it Custom Avoids sets up roads to avoid when navigating Detour creates a detour route while navigating Edit Vias adds points through w
53. press ENTER Reviewing a Waypoint After you create and store a waypoint you can modify review rename move or delete it at any time using the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit Pages To access the Waypoint Review Page Highlight a waypoint on the Map Page and then press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature the Waypoint Review Page might include additional tabs containing information about other features at that location Waypoint Review Category Elevation Dep Temperature th Location Modified 6970 14428 5 08 AUG 05 ToWY508929 2 15 40 Delete show Hop Waypoint Review Page GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual To access the Waypoint Edit Page 1 Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu and then select a waypoint from the list 2991 fe a o flee Points Tab 2 Press ENTER to open the Waypoint Edit Page A NOTE If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature the Waypoint Edit Page does not show the details of the other map features Adding a Waypoint to a Route Use the Append to Route option to add the selected waypoint to the end of a route This option is available only when you are not navigating When you are navigating to a destination Add to Current Route opens The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route destination GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope
54. ress ENTER Map Information shows information about the detailed map data stored on the data card and allows you to select which maps appear on the Map Page Additional selections are included in the options menu when you are navigating e Near Next compiles the Find items lists based on the next turn in the route Near Destination compiles the Find items lists based on the route destination Near Current Route compiles the Find items lists based on the active route 19 MARINE Mope gt CREATING AND Usine Routes Creating and Using Routes The GPSMAP 276C allows you to create and store up to 50 reversible routes with up to 300 points each Creating a New Route Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the Find Menu or by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page To create a route using the Find Menu 1 Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu PY GPS GPSMAP TOUR a Points Track hoe MDM POO gt Usec Route Tab with the Route List 2 Press MENU to open the Route options menu 3 Highlight New Route and press ENTER 4 Press ENTER to find items to add to the route 20 5 Highlight OK and press ENTER to add a route point 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 to define additional route points To create a route using the map 1 Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu 2 Press MENU to open the Route options menu 3 Highlight New Route and press ENTER Rout
55. sh its current location To ensure proper initialization the GPSMAP 276C 1s shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode which allows the receiver to find itself anywhere in the world To turn the GPSMAP 276C on and off 1 Press and hold the POWER key When the unit turns on a tone sounds and the Warning Page appears RARHING All information is presented for reference only You assume total responsibility and risk America Aulorcofe 1 00 Gorman Lid or the mondom And Dolo meod Lid 2001 capii HATEG ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Warning Page 2 Read the warning and then press ENTER to continue 3 To turn off the GPSMAP 276C press and hold the POWER key again GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Adjusting the Backlight and Volume You can adjust the backlight to see the screen better If you are using the external speaker with the 12 24 Volt adapter cable with the GPSMAP 276C you can adjust the volume level of the audio output To adjust the backlight level or volume 1 Press and quickly release the POWER key 2 Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness or press down to decrease Press right to raise the volume or left to lower 3 Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight Volume adjustment window Battery time remaining and power source indicator Backlight Volume adjustment slider adjustment slider GETTING STARTED gt GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on th
56. t Compass PAGE To use the Marine Timer To set the Marine Timer 1 Press the ROCKER up or down to select the time you want 1 Highlight the Setup tab on the Main Menu and then select to count Five 5 minutes is the default the Timers sub tab 2 Press ENTER to start the timer Use the ROCKER during the 2 Highlight Stop to change the timer s behavior timing to quickly select a different length of time 04 29 40 0 000 3 05 As discussed previously the timer is set to count down five minutes If you want to change the length of time and the behavior of the timer open the Timers Setup tab on the Main Menu Q NOTE You can set the timer countdown for up to 60 minutes Press ENTER to stop timing 40 0 3 To enter a new time highlight the time field press ENTER and then use the ROCKER Marine Timer on the Compass Page GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual 47 MARINE Mope Paces gt HIGHWAY PAGE Highway Page The Highway Page is available in both Marine Mode and Automotive Mode Highway Page When you are navigating the Highway Page provides digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination The right side of the Highway Page features user selectable data fields showing useful navigation information A compass ribbon appears at the top of the page to show your current heading represented by the violet bar The red vertical bar represents the bearing to your course To stay on course steer
57. t Usine THE GPSMAP 276C Keypad IN and OUT Keys e Press to adjust map zoom range to show a larger area with less detail zoom out or a smaller area with more detail zoom in ROCKER e Press up down left or right to highlight options and to enter data or use to pan the arrow X on the Map Page NAV MOB Key e Press to open the Navigate Menu In Marine Mode press and hold to start the MOB function In Automotive Mode press and hold to show the Next Turn Page and announce the next turn when using the external speaker FIND Key e Press to quickly search for and access user waypoints cities and other items used for navigation GETTING STARTED gt Usine THE GPSMAP 276C Using the GPSMAP 276C The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 276C is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently As you progress through this owner s manual you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen When you are directed to press a key you should press and quickly release the key If the key needs to be held down for a period of time to start a secondary function the instructions tell you to do so When a field is selected on the screen it is highlighted in yellow The following terms are used throughout this manual Highlight move the highlighted area on the screen up down left or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields Moving the highlight to a
58. te all the waypoints in that category You can create up to 15 categories 30 Name field To create a waypoint category 1 From any of the waypoint pages or the Points tab press MENU to open the options menu 2 Select Edit Categories and press ENTER 3 Highlight Add and press ENTER New Category Ma Show on Hop E Hoke this the defoull category Save Adding a new category 4 Use the ROCKER to enter a name for the category 5 Highlight Save and press ENTER To assign a category to a waypoint 1 Open the Waypoint Edit Page You can also change the category on the New Waypoint Page 2 Select the Category field and press ENTER 3 Select the category to which you want to assign the waypoint and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Waypoint Edit Select the category to which you want to assign this waypoint Waypoint Page To delete a category 1 With the Waypoint Categories window open highlight the category you want to delete and press MENU 2 Select Delete Category and press ENTER Default utegort MU for Main Menu Waypoint Categories Options Menu 3 Press ENTER again to finish deleting the category GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS Deleting Waypoints You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list on the Points tab or from the Waypoint Page To delete a waypoint from the Waypoint Page use the ROCKER to highlig
59. temperature extremes might occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage could result User information such as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit s memory without the need for external power It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a computer transferring it to MapSource Water Immersion The GPSMAP 276C is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit After submersion be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual ZN Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury e When installing the unit in a vehicle place the unit securely so that it does not obstruct the driver s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls such as the steering wheel foot pedals or transmission levers Do not place in front of or above any airbag See diagram Do not mount Do not place where driver s unsecured on field of vision Is the vehicle blocked dashboard Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources including information from street signs visual sigh
60. through the Routes tab on the Main Menu For information about routes see page 20 Navigate Track TracBack allows you to select a saved track to navigate You can also start a saved track through the Track tab on the Main Menu For information about tracks see page 34 MOB Man OverBoard creates a MOB waypoint and navigates to that location GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual To navigate Go To a point on the map 1 On the Map Page highlight a point to navigate to and press NAV 2 Highlight Go To lt point name gt and press ENTER Navigate xv for Man Overboard Navigate Menu 3 Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page To stop navigation 1 While navigating to a point press NAV 2 Highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER 3 Highlight Resume Navigation and press ENTER to resume navigation GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope gt NAVIGATING To A DESTINATION To start a new route using the Find Menu 1 Press the NAV key to open the Navigate Menu 2 Highlight Go To Point or New Route when in Automotive Mode and press ENTER to open the Find Menu 3 From the Find Menu highlight Waypoints and press ENTER 4 Select a waypoint from the list and press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page Waypoint Review Category Temperature 60 7F Modified 31 MAY 05 4 52 12 Delete show Map Waypoint Review Page N 36 53 183 WO S S8 602 5 With the Go To button highlight
61. tings and maps For safety always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation and defer to posted road signs INTRODUCTION gt WARNINGS Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner Do not become distracted by the unit while driving and always be fully aware of all driving conditions Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the unit s screen while driving and use voice prompts when possible Do not input destinations change settings or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls while driving Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations This unit is designed to provide route suggestions It 1s not designed to replace the need for driver attentiveness regarding road closures or road conditions traffic congestion weather conditions or other factors that may affect safety while driving Use the electronic chart in the unit only to facilitate not to replace the use of authorized government charts Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely Use this unit only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction distance location or topography WARNING This product its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm This Notice is provided in a
62. tion not the arrow s location If you have highlighted a map feature an information page opens after you press ENTER Highlight Save and press ENTER to save the map item as a waypoint The New Map Waypoint Page opens 4 To accept the waypoint with the default information highlight OK and press ENTER To change any information on the New Map Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering your changes highlight OK and press ENTER 25 VIARINE Mope gt CREATING AND Usinc WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude longitude position from a chart To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates 1 Press and hold ENTER MARK to create a waypoint The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver s last known location as the default location 2 On the New Waypoint Page highlight the Location field and press ENTER New Waypoint Elevation Temperature Location Modified N 37 24 162 WO75 37 322 Delete show Hap Entering location coordinates 3 Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates and press ENTER when finished 26 To change any of the other information on the New Map Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering your changes highlight OK and
63. toward the red vertical indicator or arrows until it lines up with the violet bar in the middle The bottom of the screen provides visual guidance to the waypoint on a graphic highway display The line down the center of the highway represents your preferred track line 48 To hide or show the Highway Page 1 Highlight the Display tab on the Main Menu 2 Highlight the Highway Page field and press ENTER 3 Select Off to hide or On to show and press ENTER Using the Highway Page As you head toward your destination the highway perspective moves to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course If you are navigating a route the Highway Page shows each route waypoint in sequence connected by a black road with a white line down the middle which is your preferred track line Nearby waypoints not in the active route can also be shown You can zoom in or out to show a larger or smaller view of the highway To change the highway perspective scale 1 Press IN to zoom in press OUT to zoom out GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Highway Page Options Use the Highway Page options menu to define the data fields and select which waypoints and tracks appear on the screen To show and select the Highway Page Options 1 Press PAGE repeatedly until the Highway Page appears 2 Press MENU 3 Highlight an option and press ENTER Set Up Highwar au for Main Menu Highway Page Optio
64. w Page 4 Use the ROCKER to enter the route name and press ENTER 2i MARINE Mope gt CREATING AND UsiNG ROUTES To review individual route points 1 Highlight the Route tab on the Main Menu To add points to the route i Select the Route tab on the Main Menu 2 From the Route List Page highlight the name of the route 2 Highlight a route and press ENTER and press ENTER 3 Highlight the spot in the route that you want to add the new 3 From the Route Review Page highlight a point and press point The new point is added before the highlighted route ENTER point 4 On the Point Review Page choose Next highlight the next 4 Press MENU point on the route list Show Map show the point on a map 5 Highlight Insert Waypoint and press ENTER The Find window or Save save the point as a waypoint and press ENTER If the route point is a user waypoint you can edit any of the waypoint properties on the Waypoint Page see the Creating and Using Waypoints section beginning on page 24 for details Menu opens for you to search for and select the point you want to add to the route When you return to the Route Review Page the next point in the route 1s automatically highlighted You can review each point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly Route Review Page 6 On the Point Review Page highlight OK and press ENTER to add the new point to the route 22 GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE M
65. www garmin com cartography for compatible MapSource products GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Selecting Options and Entering Data Select options and enter data by using the ROCKER and ENTER key To select and activate an option 1 From any page press MENU An options menu shows a list of optional features specific to that page Gimi for Main Menu Selecting an option from an options menu 2 Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up down right or left on the menu to the option you want to select 3 Press ENTER to select the feature Another window with more options might appear If so select an option and press ENTER again GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt UsinG THE GPSMAP 276C To exit a menu or return to the previous setting Press QUIT The QUIT key moves backward through your steps Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page To select an on screen button On a page with on screen buttons use the ROCKER to highlight an on screen button and press ENTER New Waypoint Nome Category E Comment 1 MAY 05 14 38 On screen Elevation Depth Temperature baton 20s arte Tete Location dified 31 MAY 05 2305 Delete NY OK 37 05 622 97842605 TO mark your current location as a waypoint press and hold O ENTER MARK until the New Waypoint Page opens To enter data in a data field 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want and press ENTER to select t
66. y created a Go To Go To History 5 Highlight Remove Point and press ENTER to delete the selected recently found point GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the results list has an information page To view details about an item 1 Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list and press ENTER An information page appears with details about the item in a tabbed format Depending on the type of item selected and if you are using optional BlueChart data cards additional information is available for viewing the item on the map viewing a tide chart viewing the list of maps on your data card and viewing the next item in the search results list Spot Depth DepthContour Chart US18740 From Current Location 68 23h Map Feature Information Page 2 Press QUIT or PAGE to exit the information page You can also highlight one of the on screen buttons and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual MARINE Mope gt FINDING AN ITEM Find Menu Options To view additional Find Menu options press FIND and then press MENU The following options are available Enable Auto Arrange automatically arranges the Find Menu When selected Disable Auto Arrange and Restore Default options are available Near Other select a new location from which to compile the Find items lists Using the ROCKER move the map arrow to the location you want and p
67. y either the internal basemap or other MapSource data loaded onto a data card When the selected map zoom range is covered by both the internal database and data card map information the cartography with the best resolution appears When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use overzoom appears below the map zoom range ri La ee p a a i fr No additional data is available When external data such as MapSource data is used map card appears below the map zoom range _ om map card Using detailed maps loaded on the data card Panning the Map Use the panning arrow X to pan the map to view other map areas As you pan past the edge of the current map display the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage The position icon stays in your present location and might not be visible on the screen when you pan the map To pan the map Press up down right or left on the ROCKER The panning arrow moves the map so you can view different parts of the map Map feature highlighted As you move the arrow the distance and bearing from your present location to the arrow appears in the data window along with the arrow s position coordinates When the arrow is stationary fixed coordinates appear in the position field and the distance and bearing from your present location update as you move When you zoom in pan mode the arrow stays centered on the screen GPSMAP 276C Own
68. ypoint number and the receiver s last known location as the default location 2 Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu and then select a waypoint Press ENTER 3 Press MENU to open the Waypoint Page options menu Highlight Project Location and press ENTER Project Location From Distance 13 82 Bearing Project Location Menu Enter the distance bearing and location 5 To change the location from which you are projecting the new waypoint highlight the From field and press ENTER GPSMAP 276C Owner s Manual oe ee eee __MARINE MODE gt CREATING AND Using WAYPOINTS 6 Select the point from which you can project your new wy Proximity waypoint For more information see the Finding an Item section on page 17 7 To adjust the distance that the new waypoint is projected i beyond the original waypoint highlight the Distance field and press ENTER Enter the projection distance and press ENTER 8 To adjust the bearing that the new waypoint is projected from Track nse 2 Availoble o sec the original waypoint highlight the Bearing field and press User Sub Tab ENTER Enter the bearing and press ENTER 9 When you have adjusted all elements of the projected To navigate Go To a waypoint from the Points tab location highlight Save and press ENTER 1 Select the Points tab on the Main Menu and then highlight 10 Make any other changes to the new waypoint data such as ule vas SUP ae

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