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Graco GPSMAP 78 GPS Receiver User Manual

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1. 2 Select a waypoint 3 Press MENU 4 Select Delete Main Pages The information needed to operate this device is found on the following pages map compass main menu and trip computer Map The A position icon represents your location on the map As you travel the position icon moves and leaves a track log trail Waypoint names and symbols also appear on the map on Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Creating Waypoints 1 From any page press and hold MARK 2 Select Done Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 From the main menu select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select an attribute such as the name or location 4 Enter the new information 5 Select Done Deleting a Waypoint 1 From the main menu select Waypoint Manager GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual 3 Move the cursor to a point you want to measure to The distance appears at the top of the page 4 Press QUIT to stop measuring Compass When navigating to a destination the A bearing pointer points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving When the bearing pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass you are traveling directly toward your destination If it points any other direction turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing toward the top of the compass GPSMAP 7
2. 59 to open the backlight status page The GPS bars indicate satellite strength When the bars are green the device has acquired satellite signals 2 Insert the batteries observing polarity 3 Replace the battery cover For best results after you install new batteries update the battery type in the system settings page 10 Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold 6 Setting Your Language 1 Turn on the unit 2 Use the Rocker to select a language GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Press PAGE to scroll through the main pages page 5 Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open Press MENU twice to open the main menu from any page Press ENTER to select options and acknowledge messages Press and hold MARK to save your current location as a waypoint Press up down right and left to select menu options and to move the map cursor Press to zoom in on the map Press to zoom out on the map GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual PAGE MENU ENTER MARK Rocker Buttons Press FIND to open the search menu Press and hold MOB man overboard function to store your current location as a waypoint and begin navigation to that point Press and hold 5 to turn the device on and off Quickly press 65 to open the backlight status page Press QUIT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page FIND MOB QUIT
3. 8 Quick Start Manual Changing the Map Orientation 1 From the map press MENU 2 Select Setup Map gt Orientation 3 Select an orientation e Select North Up to show north at the top of the page e Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the page e Select Automotive Mode to show a perspective view Measuring Distance You can move the cursor around the map to measure distance from the current location 1 From the map press MENU 2 Select Measure Distance The device automatically begins measuring from your current location Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter NOTE The elevation plot page is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct pressure 1 From the elevation plot press MENU 2 Select Calibrate Altimeter 3 Follow the on screen instructions Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed average speed maximum speed trip odometer and other helpful statistics Calibrating the Compass NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as cars buildings or overhead power lines NOTE The three axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP 78sc You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances experiencing temperature changes or cha
4. A GARMIN GPSMAP 78 series quick start manual More Information You can go to www garmin com to download the latest manuals Safe Compass Distance Make sure you install the GPSMAP 78 at least 8 inches 20 3 cm from any compass Test your compass to verify that it operates correctly when the device is operating Battery Information The device operates on two AA batteries Use alkaline NiMH or lithium batteries Use precharged NiMH or lithium batteries for best results Installing the Batteries 1 Slide the latch on the back of the device and remove the battery cover GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Getting Started See the mportant Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information When using your device the first time you should complete the following tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features Install the batteries page 2 Turn on the device page 3 Acquire satellites page 3 Mark a waypoint page 5 Calibrate the compass page 7 DH nF WY Navigate with the search menu page 8 7 Navigate a route page 9 Acquiring Satellite Signals It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire signals 1 Go outdoors to an open area 2 Ifnecessary turn on the device 3 Wait while the device searches for satellites A question mark flashes while the device determines your location 4 Quickly press
5. ks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN C 2010 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Sijhih Taipei County Taiwan May 2010 Part Number 190 01165 01 Rev B Printed in Taiwan
6. nging the batteries 1 From the compass press MENU 2 Select Calibrate Compass gt Start 3 Follow the on screen instructions GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can use the search menu to quickly find waypoints tracks routes and coordinates that you have saved 1 From any page press FIND 2 Select Waypoints 3 Select a waypoint 4 Select Go Change Your Guidance Method You can select a guidance method that is for off road use that follows the roads or that prompts you each time you begin navigating 1 From the main menu select Setup gt Routing gt Guidance Method 2 Select an option GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Customizing Data Fields You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page For data field descriptions see the GPSMAP 78 Owner s Manual From a main page press MENU Select Change Data Fields Select a data field Press ENTER Follow the on screen instructions About Tracks Your Garmin device records a track log while you are moving You can save these tracks and navigate to them later na A WH Using Sight N Go NOTE Sight N Go is available only with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP T8sc You can point the device at an object in the distance such as a lighthouse lock in the direction and then navigate to the object 1 From the main menu select Sight N Go 2 Point the device a
7. t an object 3 Select Lock Direction gt Set Course 4 Use the compass to navigate to the object Creating a Route 1 From the main menu select Route Planner gt Create Route gt Select First Point Select a category Select the first point in the route Select Use Select Select Next Point Repeat steps 2 5 until the route is complete Nn FB W N A route must contain at least two points 7 Press QUIT to save the route Navigating a Route 1 Press FIND Select Routes Ww N Select a route Select Go GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual and decrease the backlight timeout to maximize battery power 1 Quickly press 59 to open the backlight status page 2 Use the Rocker to adjust the brightness Adjusting the Backlight Timeout From the main menu select Setup gt Display gt Backlight Timeout Selecting the Battery Type 1 From the main menu select Setup gt System gt Battery Type 2 Select Alkaline Lithium or Rechargeable NiMH Long Term Storage When you do not plan to use the device for several months remove the batteries Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Attaching the Wrist Strap 1 Place the loop of the wrist strap through the slot opening at the bottom of the device 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull it tight Maximizing Battery Life Using the Battery Save Option Use
8. the battery save option to save battery power and prolong battery life From the main menu select Setup gt Display gt Battery Save gt On Decreasing the Backlight Extensive use of screen backlighting can significantly reduce battery life You can adjust the backlight brightness 10 NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product Inthe USA go to www garmin com support or contact Garmin USA by phone at 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Inthe UK contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 0808 2380000 In Europe go to www garmin com support and click Contact Support for in country support information or contact Garmin Europe Ltd by phone at 44 0 870 8501241 Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today e Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Resetting the Device If your GPSMAP 78 screen or buttons stop responding you can reset the device 1 Remove the batteries 2 Reinstall the batteries page 2 NOTE This does not erase any of your data or settings Updating the Software 1 Go to www garmin com products webupdater 2 Follow the on screen instructions GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual Garmin the Garmin logo and GPSMAP are trademar

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