Graco GPS Receiver GPSMAP 78 User Manual

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GPSMAP 78 series  
quick start manual  
for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP  
78s, and GPSMAP 78sc  
 
2. Insert the batteries, observing  
acquiring Satellite  
Signals  
polarity.  
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire  
signals.  
1. Go outdoors to an open area.  
2. If necessary, turn on the device.  
3. Wait while the device searches for  
satellites.  
3. Replace the battery cover.  
For best results, after you install new  
batteries, update the battery type in the  
system settings (page 10).  
A question mark flashes while the  
device determines your location.  
4. Quickly press  
to open the  
backlight status page.  
Turning the Device On or  
Off  
The GPS bars indicate satellite  
strength. When the bars are green,  
the device has acquired satellite  
signals.  
Press and hold  
.
Setting Your Language  
1. Turn on the unit.  
2. Use the Rocker to select a  
language.  
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Buttons  
PaGE  
MEnU  
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).  
EnTEr/  
MarK  
Press EnTEr to select  
options and acknowledge  
messages.  
FinD/MOB  
Press FinD to open the  
search menu.  
Press and hold MarK to  
save your current location  
as a waypoint.  
Press and hold MOB  
(man overboard function)  
to store your current  
location as a waypoint  
and begin navigation to  
that point.  
rocker  
Press up, down, right, and  
left to select menu options  
and to move the map  
cursor.  
+
-
Press + to zoom in on  
the map.  
Press and hold  
the device on and off.  
Quickly press  
the backlight status page.  
to turn  
to open  
Press - to zoom out on  
the map.  
QUiT  
Press QUiT to cancel  
or return to the previous  
menu or page.  
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2. Select a waypoint.  
3. Press Menu.  
4. Select Delete.  
waypoints  
Waypoints are locations you record and  
store in the device.  
Creating waypoints  
1. From any page, press and hold  
MARK.  
Main Pages  
The information needed to operate this  
device is found on the following pages:  
map, compass, main menu, and trip  
computer.  
2. Select Done.  
Editing a waypoint  
Before you can edit a waypoint, you  
must create a waypoint.  
Map  
The 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.  
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.  
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3. Move the cursor to a point you  
want to measure to.  
Changing the Map Orientation  
1. From the map, press Menu.  
The distance appears at the top of  
the page.  
2. Select Setup Map > Orientation.  
3. Select an orientation:  
4. Press quiT to stop measuring.  
Select north up to show north  
at the top of the page.  
Compass  
Select Track up to show your  
current direction of travel at the  
top of the page.  
When navigating to a destination,  
the 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.  
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.  
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Calibrating the Compass  
Calibrating the Barometric  
altimeter  
nOTe: The elevation plot page is  
available only with the GPSMAP 78s  
and GPSMAP 78sc.  
notice  
Calibrate the electronic compass  
outdoors. Do not stand near objects that  
influence magnetic fields, such as cars,  
buildings, or overhead power lines.  
You can manually calibrate the  
barometric altimeter if you know  
the correct elevation or the correct  
pressure.  
nOTe: The three-axis compass is  
available only with the GPSMAP 78s  
and GPSMAP 78sc.  
1. From the elevation plot, press  
Menu.  
You should calibrate the compass after  
moving long distances, experiencing  
temperature changes, or changing the  
batteries.  
2. Select Calibrate Altimeter.  
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
1. From the compass, press Menu.  
2. Select Calibrate Compass > Start.  
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.  
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Customizing Data Fields  
You can customize the data fields  
displayed on each main page.  
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.  
For data field descriptions, see the  
GPSMAP 78 Owners Manual.  
1. From any page, press FinD.  
2. Select Waypoints.  
3. Select a waypoint.  
4. Select Go.  
1. From a main page, press Menu.  
2. Select Change Data Fields.  
3. Select a data field.  
4. Press enTeR.  
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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.  
about Tracks  
Your Garmin device records a track log  
while you are moving. You can save  
these tracks and navigate to them later.  
1. From the main menu, select Setup  
> Routing > Guidance Method.  
2. Select an option.  
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Creating a route  
1. From the main menu, select Route  
Planner > Create Route > Select  
First Point.  
Using Sight ‘n Go  
nOTe: Sight ‘N Go is available only  
with the GPSMAP 78s and GPSMAP  
78sc.  
2. Select a category.  
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.  
3. Select the first point in the route.  
4. Select use.  
5. Select Select next Point.  
1. From the main menu, select Sight  
n Go.  
6. Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is  
complete.  
2. Point the device at an object.  
A route must contain at least two  
points.  
3. Select Lock Direction > Set  
Course.  
7. Press quiT to save the route.  
4. Use the compass to navigate to the  
object.  
navigating a route  
1. Press FinD.  
2. Select Routes.  
3. Select a route.  
4. Select Go.  
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and decrease the backlight timeout to  
maximize battery power.  
attaching the wrist Strap  
1. Place  
the  
loop of  
the wrist  
strap through  
the slot opening  
at the bottom of the  
device.  
1. Quickly press  
to open the  
backlight status page.  
2. Use the Rocker to adjust the  
brightness.  
adjusting the Backlight  
Timeout  
From the main menu, select Setup  
> Display > Backlight Timeout.  
2. Route the strap through the loop  
and pull it tight.  
Selecting the Battery Type  
1. From the main menu, select Setup  
> System > Battery Type.  
Maximizing Battery Life  
Using the Battery Save Option  
Use the battery save option to save  
battery power and prolong battery life.  
2. Select Alkaline, Lithium, or  
Rechargeable niMH.  
From the main menu, select Setup  
> Display > Battery Save > On.  
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.  
Decreasing the Backlight  
Extensive use of screen backlighting  
can significantly reduce battery life.  
You can adjust the backlight brightness  
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nOTe: This does not erase any of your  
data or settings.  
registering Your Device  
Help us better support you by  
completing our online registration  
today.  
Contacting Garmin  
Product Support  
You can contact Garmin Product  
Support if you have any questions  
about this product.  
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.  
In the USA, go to www.garmin  
.com/support, or contact Garmin  
USA by phone at (913) 397.8200 or  
(800) 800.1020.  
In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe)  
Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000.  
1. Remove the batteries.  
2. Reinstall the batteries (page 2).  
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.  
nOTe: This does not erase any of your  
data or settings.  
Updating the Software  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and GPSMAP ® are trademarks 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  
© 2010 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries  
Garmin International, Inc.  
1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA  
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.  
Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK  
Garmin Corporation  
No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan  
May 2010  
Part Number 190-01165-01 Rev. B  
Printed in Taiwan  
 

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