GPSMAP® 78 series - owner's manual - Garmin (EN)

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Table of Contents Map........................................... 11 Compass.................................. 13 Using the Compass.................. 13 Using Sight ‘N Go..................... 14 Elevation Plot........................... 15 Opening the Main Menu........... 16 Trip Computer.......................... 16 Getting Started.................... 1 Manual Conventions.................. 1 Device Overview........................ 2 Battery Information..................... 3 Installing the Batteries................ 3 Turning the Device On or Off..... 3 Acquiring Satellite Signals......... 3 Buttons.......................................

4 Main Menu Features and Settings.............................. 16 Geocaches............................... 16 Share Wirelessly...................... 17 Proximity Alarms...................... 17 Profile Change......................... 18 Area Calculation....................... 18 Satellite.................................... 18 Additional Main Menu Tools..... 19 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes........................... 5 Waypoints.................................. 5 Routes........................................ 6 Additional Maps......................... 8 Tracks................................... 9 About Tracks.............................. 9 Navigating a Saved Track........

10 Customizing Your Device. 19 Customizing Data Fields.......... 19 Data Field Options................... 20 System Settings....................... 23 Display Settings....................... 24 Setting Up Tones...................... 24 Using the Main Pages........ 11 Customizing the Data Fields..... 11 Restoring Default Page Settings. 11

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Marine Settings........................ 24 Setting up Marine Alarms......... 25 Resetting Data......................... 26 Changing the Page Sequence. 26 Customizing the Unit Settings.. 27 Time Settings........................... 27 Position Format Settings.......... 27 Altimeter Settings..................... 28 Geocache Settings................... 29 Routing Settings....................... 29 Fitness...................................... 30 Profiles..................................... 30 About the Batteries.................. 33 Buying Optional Accessories... 34 Using Optional Fitness Accessories. 34 Data Management................... 35 Attaching the Wrist Strap.........

38 Caring for the Device............... 38 Troubleshooting....................... 39 Index................................... 41 Appendix............................ 30 Registering Your Device........... 30 Updating the Software............. 31 Viewing Important Device Information............................. 31 Contacting Garmin Product Support. 31 Using the Backlight.................. 31 Specifications........................... 32 Maximizing Battery Life............ 33

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Manual Conventions

Getting Started Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to press something, use the buttons on the unit. Use the Rocker to select something in a list, and then press ENTER . See page 5 . The small arrows (>) used in the text indicate that you should select a series of items in order, for example, “Select Delete > Yes warning See the Important 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. 1 Install the batteries ( page 3 ). 2 Turn on the device ( page 3 ).

3 Acquire satellites ( page 3 ). 4 Mark a waypoint ( page 5 ). 5 Navigate a route ( page 8 ). 6 Record a track ( page 9 ). 7 Calibrate the compass ( page 13 ). GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 1

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