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Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual

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Summary of GPSMAP 276C

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    Gpsmap 276c 190-00335-00_0a.Indd a 4/7/2004, 1:48:48 pm.

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    © copyright 2004 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 fax 913/397.8282 garmin (europe) ltd. Unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park industrial estate, romsey, so51 9dl, u.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 ...

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    I welcome the gpsmap 276c uses gps technology in order to fi nd your precise location. Gps stands for global positioning system, a group of 24 satellites, circling the earth twice a day at an altitude of about 12,000 miles. The satellites transmit very low power radio signals containing position and...

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    Ii introduction table of contents introduction..................................... I preface ................................................................. I about this manual............................................... I table of contents ................................................ Ii g...

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    Iii introduction using waypoints.................................................. 28 creating and using waypoints .......................... 28 marking your present position .................... 28 creating waypoints graphically .................. 29 additional options for creating waypoints. 30 wa...

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    Iv introduction setup tab............................................................. 80 setup tab overview .......................................... 80 ‘system’ tab ................................................. 80 ‘road routing’ tab ....................................... 81 ‘guidance’ tab .....

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    1 unit overview 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 along with a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with tur...

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    2 getting started learning about the keypad press the in key to adjust the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail (zoom in). Press the out key to adjust the map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out). Press the page key to cycle the unit through the main pages in sequence...

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    3 getting started charging the gpsmap 276c before using the unit, you may fi nd that you need to charge the unit. Simply plug the unit into an external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. To charge the unit: 1. Lift the weather cap to expose the power connector on the ...

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    4 getting started unit overview warning page signal strength bars turning on the gpsmap 276c the fi rst time you power up your new gpsmap 276c, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the gpsmap 276c is shipped from the factory in...

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    5 getting started unit overview backlight adjustment slider volume adjustment slider battery time remaining and power source indicator adjusting the backlight and volume you may want to adjust the backlight to see the display better. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly release the po...

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    6 getting started using the gpsmap 276c cursor highlighting a field field on-screen buttons scroll bar understanding the features the gpsmap 276c unit’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. As you progress through this owner’s m...

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    7 getting started selecting options and entering data you may select and activate options and enter data to customize your gpsmap 276c to fi t your personal needs. This requires movement of the cursor, which is identifi ed in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in a list or a...

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    8 getting started using the gpsmap 276c on the new waypoint page, you may also enter data to customize the comment, altitude, depth, temperature, or location. To enter data in a data fi eld: 1. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the desired data fi eld and press enter/mark to activate the fi eld. 2. ...

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    9 getting started simulated basic navigation setup tab of main menu ‘system’ tab when the gpsmap 276c is in simulator mode, the gps tab of the main menu displays the satellite status as “simulating gps.” to help you get to know your gpsmap 276c, please use the simulator mode. Simulator mode is also ...

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    10 getting started simulated basic navigation to show simulated navigation in marine mode, press up on the arrow keypad on the compass page to set a simulated speed. Simulated navigation displayed on the map page ( marine mode) simulating navigation the main purpose of using a gps receiver is for na...

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    11 getting started simulated basic navigation simulated navigation displayed on the map page ( automotive mode) simulated current route page ( automotive mode) to fi nd a land destination: 1. Be sure the gpsmap 276c is set to simulator mode (see “activating the simulator mode”). 2. Press the find ke...

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    12 basic operation main pages overview main pages: marine mode and automotive mode the gpsmap 276c offers two usage modes, marine mode (default) and automotive mode, allow- ing you to customize settings to use the unit for both applications. The main pages are linked together in a series that you ma...

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    13 basic operation main pages overview marine mode page sequence map page (marine mode) position data page (marine mode) compass page (marine mode) active route page (marine mode) highway page (marine mode) automotive mode page sequence map page (automotive mode) optional compass page (automotive mo...

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    14 using the find menu the find menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. You can access the find menu by pressing the find key. After you press find , the unit searches for items from your current location or from another location on the map. The unit then displa...

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    15 basic operation to fi nd an item from another location through the map page: 1 from the map page, use the arrow keypad to pan to the desired location and press find . 2. Using the arrow keypad, highlight the desired category from the list and press enter/mark . 3. Using the arrow keypad, highligh...

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    16 basic operation recently found items the recently found page displays a list of the items you have searched for or gone to recently. Press menu to display the options menu for the ‘recently found items’. Show find history – allows you to toggle between displaying the items you have searched for r...

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    17 basic operation going to a destination in marine mode press the nav/mob key in on any page to begin navigating to a destination. There are four ways to navigate to a destination: go to point, navigate route, navigate track (tracback), and mob (man overboard) navigation. Once you are actively navi...

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    18 basic operation to activate a ‘ go to’ from the find menu: 1. Press the nav/mob key. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight ‘go to point’ and press enter/mark . The find menu opens. 3. From the find menu, highlight ‘waypoints’ and press enter/mark . (you may also choose to go to other points, such ...

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    19 basic operation navigate track ( tracback navigation) the tracback function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way. Tracback routes are created by reducing your track log into a ...

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    20 basic operation once a tracback has been activated, the gpsmap 276c divides the track into segments called ‘ legs’. Up to 300 temporary ‘turns’ are created to mark the most signifi cant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible. To get the most out of the ...

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    21 basic operation navigating in automotive mode navigate options in automotive mode with map feature highlighted accessed by pressing nav/mob key navigate options in automotive mode while navigating in automotive mode accessed by pressing nav/mob key going to a destination in automotive mode press ...

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    22 basic operation navigate route the ‘navigate route’ option allows you to easily select a route from a list. Refer to the ‘navigating in marine mode” section previously found in this manual. Also refer to the “using routes” section. Navigate track ( tracback navigation) the tracback function allow...

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    23 basic operation creating a route the garmin gpsmap 276c lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The fi rst way is to select waypoints from the find menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create th...

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    24 basic operation to create a route graphically: 1. Press the menu key twice to display the main menu page. Use the arrow keypad to highlight ‘route’ from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Press the menu key to display the route options menu. Select the ‘new route’ option and press enter/mark . Or high...

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    25 basic operation active route page whenever you have activated a route in the gpsmap 276c, the active route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route. The current destination point, the ‘active’ point, is marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the list automatic...

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    26 basic operation route review options menu by pressing menu on the route review page, the following menu options are available: activate – begins navigation of the route. Edit on map – allows you to edit the route on the map. Insert waypoint – inserts a waypoint (or point from the find menu) befor...

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    27 basic operation to add points to the route using the route review page and the find menu: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. Use the arrow keypad to select ‘route’. 2. Use the arrow keypad to select the desired route and press enter/mark . 3. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the spot in ...

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    28 basic operation creating and using waypoints the garmin gpsmap 276c stores up to 3000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defi ned icon, comment, elevation, depth, and temperature available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created us- ing three basic methods: • enter/mark key – allows you to qu...

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    29 basic operation creating waypoints graphically waypoints may also be quickly created with the map page cursor, which allows you to ‘point and shoot’ at any map position or map feature to create a new waypoint. When you move the cursor over a map item, you will see a highlighted description of tha...

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    30 basic operation additional options for creating waypoints waypoints may also be created by manually entering position coordinates through the points tab of the main menu. This method can be useful for creating a waypoint at a specifi c latitude/longitude posi- tion from a chart. You can also manu...

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    31 basic operation to create a new waypoint by projecting its location: a waypoint may also be created by “ projecting” the distance and bearing from a specifi c location to a new location. 1. Create a waypoint using your favorite method (discussed in previous sections). The new waypoint is created ...

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    32 basic operation waypoint menu options as well as ‘ project location’, two additional options are available by pressing menu on the new waypoint and new map waypoint pages: ‘average location’ and ‘append to route’. These menu op- tions also appear on the waypoint edit and waypoint review pages. Se...

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    33 basic operation reviewing and editing waypoints once you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be modifi ed, reviewed, renamed, moved, or deleted at any time through the waypoint review and waypoint edit pages. To access the waypoint review page: 1. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the desi...

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    34 basic operation to change the other waypoint elements: 1. Highlight the desired fi eld and press enter/mark . 2. Use the arrow keypad to edit/enter the data. Press enter/mark when done. On the waypoint review and waypoint edit pages, you may also delete the selected waypoint, view the waypoint on...

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    35 basic operation points tab the points tab of the main menu features two tabs, ‘user’ and ‘proximity’, that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and effi ciently. The tabs also provide a continuously updated proximity waypoint alarm function that can be used to defi ne an alarm circl...

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    36 basic operation the following options are available by pressing menu in the ‘user’ tab: create waypoint – creates a new waypoint (see the previous pages). Delete waypoint – deletes selected waypoint from list and any route in which it was used. Delete by symbol – deletes all waypoints that use th...

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    37 basic operation to delete waypoints by distance: 1. From the ‘user’ tab, highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press menu . 2. Highlight ‘delete by distance’ and press enter/mark . 3. Select ‘less than’ or ‘more than’ and enter the desired distance using the arrow keypad . 4. If desired, you c...

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    38 basic operation ‘proximity’ tab the ‘proximity’ tab of the points tab lets you defi ne an alarm circle around a stored waypoint position. The alarm circle can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters. Up to ten waypoints may be listed with a maximum alarm radius of 99.99 nauti...

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    39 basic operation the following options are available by pressing menu on the ‘proximity’ tab of the points tab: remove point – removes selected waypoint from the proximity list. Remove all – removes all waypoints from the proximity list. To clear one or all proximity waypoint(s) from the list: 1. ...

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    40 map page map page ( marine mode) shown with optional bluechart data data fields map scale current location land water navaids map page ( automotive mode) shown with optional mapsource data using the map page the map page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting, and na...

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    41 main pages map page panning the map map feature highlighted panning the map with the cursor the cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your current detail coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map displ...

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    42 main pages map page panning the map map feature highlighted map feature information page to view additional details about an on-screen waypoint or map item: 1. With the desired waypoint or map item highlighted, press enter/mark . 2. If the item is a waypoint, a waypoint review page appears, showi...

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    43 main pages map page using built-in basemap using map card data overzoom: no additional data available note: the scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other. Selecting map scales and additional maps the map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft. To 800...

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    44 main pages map page options menu the options menu on the map page provides access to functions and features of the map page, as well as layout options for the page. The data window, located at the right side of the display, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each d...

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    45 main pages change data fields – allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data fi eld on the page. Refer to the appendix for a complete list of all data fi elds used in the gpsmap 276c. Data card information – shows information about the detailed map data stored on the data card, a...

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    46 main pages to review/change data card information: 1. Access the map page and press menu . 2. From the options menu highlight ‘data card information’ and press enter/mark . 3. The fi rst page shows the map families that are stored on the data card and whether they are set to be shown on the map p...

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    47 main pages map page setup menu the map page setup menu uses a “fi le tab” system, making it easier for you to fi nd the various set- tings for confi guring the map display. The following table outlines the fi le tab names and the settings available in each tab: general – detail, orientation, auto...

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    48 main pages ‘general’ tab detail – most, more, normal, less, least: controls how much map detail is displayed. This setting only applies to any map feature set to ‘auto’. Those features that have a specifi ed scale or that are turned ‘off’ are unaffected by this setting. Autozoom – on/off: when ‘o...

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    49 main pages ‘ line’ tab heading line – off, distance, time: turns the heading line off, or confi gures it for distance or time. The heading line projects (using time or distance) from the position marker (triangle vehicle icon) show- ing your current heading. Bearing line – auto, off, 20 ft. To 80...

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    50 main pages ‘marine’ tab services/facilities, spot soundings, tide stations, night colors – controls the text size and zoom scale for marine map items. Text – off, small, medium, and large: controls the screen size of the name. Zoom – auto, off, 20 ft. To 800 nm/mi: sets the maximum scale at which...

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    51 main pages ‘ road’ tab freeway, highway, local road, local road name, railroad – controls the text size and zoom scale for roads. Text – off, small, medium, and large: controls the screen size of the name. Zoom – auto, off, 20 ft. To 800 nm/mi: sets the maximum scale at which the roads appear on ...

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    52 main pages compass page compass page ( marine mode) compass page ( automotive mode) using the compass page the compass page is standard in marine mode and optional in automotive mode. During active navigation, the compass page guides you to your destination with digital data fi eld readouts and a...

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    53 main pages compass page options menu the options menu on the compass page allows you to customize the compass page to your prefer- ences in both marine and automotive modes. Like the map page, the compass page features user- selectable data fi elds on the right side of the display. Each data fi e...

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    54 main pages highway page overview whenever a ‘ go to’ , ‘tracback’ or ‘route’ has been activated, the highway page provides digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination. The right side of the highway page features user-selectable data fi elds that display useful navigation information....

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    55 main pages to change the highway perspective scale: • press in to zoom in. • press out to zoom out. Highway page options menu the highway page options menu allows you to defi ne the data fi elds and select which waypoints and track are displayed on screen. The data window, located at the top of t...

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    56 main pages active route page whenever you have activated a route in the 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 fi elds of information. The current destination point, the ‘active’ poin...

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    57 main pages current route page whenever you have activated a route in the gpsmap 276c set in automotive mode, the active route page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the t...

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    58 main pages position data page: marine mode position data page ( marine mode) ‘waypoint’ is selected as the ‘nearest type’. The coronado, ca waypoint is the nearest waypoint. Position data page ( marine mode) options menu understanding the position data page the position data page provides a quick...

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    59 main pages trip computer page: automotive mode trip computer page (automotive mode) trip computer page (automotive mode) options menu understanding the trip computer page the trip computer page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to display while navigating a route in autom...

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    60 using the main menu the main menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. The main menu is available from any page in the system by pressing the menu key. To access and use main menu: 1. Press menu twice. The main menu is divided into cat...

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    61 main menu using the gps tab the gps tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sta- tus information show what the receiver is doing at any given moment. The skyview and signal strength bars give an indication of what satellites are visible to the ...

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    62 main menu receiver status the receiver status fi eld, located at the top fi eld of the page, displays one of the following conditions: • searching the sky: the receiver is looking for any satellites. • autolocate: the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected. This pr...

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    63 main menu differential field differential receiver status is indicated in the bottom left fi eld of the page and will show one of the following conditions: • none: no optional beacon receiver is attached or enabled in the comm tab (main menu) or waas is turned off. • searching for waas: waas is e...

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    64 main menu using the route tab as discussed in the “using routes” section of this manual, the route tab displays the routes you have created in your gpsmap 276c unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the “using routes” topic that appears in the “basic operation” section in this manual....

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    65 main menu points tab overview the points tab of the main menu features two tabs, ‘user’ and ‘proximity’, that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and effi ciently. For complete information about creating, editing, and deleting waypoints, refer to the “using waypoints” topic that ap...

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    66 main menu track tab overview the gpsmap 276c draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or ‘track log’ on the map page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time and position. The gpsmap 276c uses this information to allow you to navigate using the sav...

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    67 main menu ‘ active’ tab the ‘active’ tab allows you to save and clear the track log as well as set up how the unit records tracks. 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%). ‘off’ does not rec...

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    68 main menu to save a portion of the track log: 1. Press the menu key twice to open the main menu. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the track tab, then highlight the ‘active’ tab to the right. 3. Use the arrow keypad to select ‘save’ and press enter/mark . 4. A window pops up asking if you want...

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    69 main menu to restore the ‘active’ tab defaults: 1. Press the menu key twice to open the main menu. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight the track tab, then highlight the ‘active’ tab to the right. 3. Press menu . 4. Press enter/mark to restore the ‘active’ tab to defaults. ‘saved’ tab the ‘saved’...

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    70 main menu using the alarms tab the alarms tab of the main menu allows you to defi ne alarm settings. To access the alarms tab of the main menu: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight ‘alarms’ from the vertical list of tabs using the arrow keypad . To set an alarm: 1. Press menu t...

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    71 main menu to restore alarm defaults: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Use the arrow keypad to open the alarms tab. 3. Press menu . 4. Select ‘restore default’ to restore the defaults of the current tab. Select ‘all alarm defaults’ to restore all tabs in the alarms tab to the factory ...

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    72 main menu ‘ system’ alarms clock – sets an alarm based on the unit’s clock. Select ‘on’ and then enter a specifi c time that you want the alarm to sound. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work. Ext. ( external) voltage – sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a spec...

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    73 main menu using the celestial tab the celestial tab of the main menu displays data for the tide, sun & moon information, and hunting and fi shing information. You may display this data for your current position, a position from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you may select a different dat...

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    74 main menu to view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the ‘tide’ tab, highlight the ‘at’ fi eld and press enter/mark . The find menu automatically opens showing the tide stations. 2. Press menu and select ‘near current location’, ‘near current route’, near other’ (select another lo...

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    75 main menu ‘sun & moon’ tab the ‘sun & moon’ tab provides you with sun rise/set and moon rise/set times. A graphic display of the moon phase is also displayed. You may view sun and moon information for any date or location. You can also use the play, fast forward, and stop buttons to view an anima...

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    76 main menu ‘ hunt & fish’ tab the ‘hunt & fish’ tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fi sh in a selected location on a specifi c date. To display the hunt & fish information: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight ‘celestial’ from the vertical l...

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    77 main menu viewing the message tab the message tab of the main menu displays a list of messages generated by your gpsmap 276c. Use the arrow keypad to scroll the entire list of messages on the ‘log’ tab. You can also use the ‘log filter’ tab to fi lter the messages to only display a certain kind o...

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    78 main menu adjusting the display using the display tab the display tab of the main menu allows you to set several features of the display, such as what pages to display in the main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on. Color mode – sets the display to a ‘day’, ‘night’, or ‘auto’ displ...

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    79 main menu adjusting the unit’s sound the sound tab of the main menu allows you to customize the sounds your gpsmap 276c makes to suit your needs. Beeper – sets the beeper to chime during keypresses and alarms (‘key and alarm’) or on ‘alarms only’. Select ‘off’ to turn the beeper off. Attention to...

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    80 main menu setup tab overview the setup tab has several tabs containing different types of information for you to customize your gpsmap 276c. Use the arrow keypad to scroll to the right and left to view all of the tabs. To view the setup tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight...

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    81 main menu ‘road routing’ tab to open the ‘road routing’ tab, press the menu key twice to open the main menu. Select ‘setup’ from the vertical tab list. Then select ‘road routing’ from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Route preference – allows the unit to calculate a route for: • faster ...

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    82 main menu ‘guidance’ tab to open the ‘guidance’ tab, press the menu key twice to open the main menu. Select ‘setup’ from the vertical tab list. Then select ‘guidance’ from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Off-route recalculation – allows you to set whether the unit prompts you when it i...

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    83 main menu ‘time’ tab the ‘time’ tab allows you to set the time format and zone. You can also set the unit to conform to daylight savings. The current time and date is displayed at the bottom of the page. To open the ‘time’ tab, press the menu key twice to open the main menu. Select ‘setup’ from t...

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    84 main menu ‘location’ tab the ‘location’ tab allows you to defi ne settings for location format, map datum, heading, and mag- netic variation. To open the ‘location’ tab, press the menu key twice to open the main menu. Select ‘setup’ from the vertical tab list. Then select ‘location’ from the row ...

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    85 main menu heading – lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from ‘auto mag var’, ‘true’, ‘grid’ and ‘user mag var’. ‘auto mag var’ provides magnetic north heading refer- ences that are automatically determined from your current position. ‘true’ provid...

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    86 main menu ‘com 1’ and ‘com 2’ tabs the ‘com 1’ and ‘com 2’ tabs allow you to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices, such as a nmea device, a dgps beacon receiver, a personal computer, or another garmin gpsmap 276c. If a dgps receiver is used, waas capa...

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    87 main menu if ‘ garmin dgps’ or ‘ rtcm in/nmea out’ format is selected, additional fi elds are provided to control a garmin differential beacon receiver directly from your gpsmap 276c. You may have the unit automatically scan for the dgps beacon signal or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit...

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    88 main menu the ‘status’ fi eld displays one of the following: • tuning: unit is attempting to tune to the specifi ed frequency and bit rate. • scanning: unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • receiving: unit is receiving dgps signal and ready for operation. • check...

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    89 main menu advanced nmea output setup if you are going to interface the gpsmap 276c with another piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output nmea data. The nmea data can be customized to shorten the update time from the unit. If too many nmea sentences are...

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    90 specifi cations physical specifi cations size: 5.7” w x 3.2” h x 1.9” d (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) weight: 13.6 ozs (.39 kg) display: 3.75” diagonal (9.5 cm) transfl ective, 256-color display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels) case: fully-gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to iec 60529 ...

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    91 appendix care information cleaning the unit the gpsmap 276c is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may dam...

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    92 appendix accessories standard accessories the following standard accessories are included with your gpsmap 276c: owner’ manual quick reference guide marine mount pc usb cable ac power cable bare wire power/data cable trip & waypoint manager cd-rom optional accessories in addition to the standard ...

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    93 appendix auto navigation kit – provides the necessary parts to use the gpsmap 276c in an automobile. Ga 29, ga 29f, and ga 26c antennas – garmin remote antennas. Non-skid friction mount – portable vehicle mount, no installation required. Permanent and temporary adhesive disks – adhesive disks for...

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    94 appendix wiring and interfacing unit power/data connector data out 1 blue ground black voice (-) orange data in 2 green alarm white power red voice (+) brown data in 1 yellow data out 2 violet power/data cable connector data out 1 blue ground black voice (-) orange data in 2 green alarm white pow...

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    95 appendix map datums and location formats map datums are based on a mathematical model of the earth. What are map datums and which should i use? A datum is a mathematical model of the earth which approximates the shape of the earth, and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and ac...

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    96 appendix map datum list adindan adindan- ethiopia, mali, senegal, sudan afgooye afgooye- somalia ain el abd ‘70 ain el anbd 1970- bahrain island, saudi arabia anna 1 ast ‘65 anna 1 astro ‘65- cocos i. Arc 1950 arc 1950- botswana, lesotho, malawi, swaziland, zaire, zambia arc 1960 kenya, tanzania ...

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    97 appendix obsrvtorio ‘66 observatorio 1966- corvo and flores islands (azores) old egyptian old egyptian- egypt old hawaiian old hawaiian- mean value oman oman- oman ord srvy gb old survey great britain- england, isle of man, scotland, shetland isl., wales pico de las nv canary islands potsdam pots...

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    98 appendix time offsets the chart below gives an approximate utc (universal time coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal zone offset w180.0º to w1...

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    99 appendix approaching turn: you are nearing a turn in a route. Arriving at destination: you are nearing your destination. Batteries low: the unit has less than 10 minutes of battery left. Cannot display all found, use city or postal code: the unit found too many items to display. Narrow the search...

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    100 appendix route truncated: uploaded route from another device has more than 50 waypoints. Route waypoint memory full: no additional route waypoints can be saved. Shallow water: the water is shallower than the amount set in the shallow water alarm. Track already exists: a saved track with the same...

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    101 appendix loran td setup ‘location’ tab of the setup tab loran td setup loran td system loran c is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the united states by the united states coast guard. The name loran is an acronym for “long range navigation”. The loran system covers the entire uni...

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    102 appendix to set up loran td from the main menu: 1. Press the menu key twice to display the main menu. 2. Use the arrow keypad to highlight setup’ on the vertical tab list. Then select ‘location’ from the row of tabs along the top of the page. 2. Using the arrow keypad , highlight the ‘location f...

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    103 appendix installing and removing data cards the gpsmap 276c uses an optional garmin data cards to display digital charts and maps on-screen or save user data. Install the data card in the card slots located on the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time, whether the unit ...

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    104 appendix what is waas? The wide area augmentation system (waas) is an f.A.A. Funded project to improve the overall integrity of the gps signal. It is a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and correc- tion data as determined by ground reference stations (see below). Current t...

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    105 appendix accuracy — estimated position accuracy in feet or meters. Battery timer — the estimated time left on the battery (before it will need to be recharged. Bearing —the direction from your current location to a destination. Course —the direction from your starting location to a destination. ...

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    106 appendix data field options power —(marine and automotive only) display the power indicator icon: battery, external power, or charging. Speed —display rate of travel in miles/kilometers/nautical miles per hour. Sunrise —the time at which the sun rises on this day. Sunset —the time at which the s...

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    107 appendix compliance, license, and warranty information fcc compliance the gpsmap 276c complies with part 15 of the fcc interference limits for class b digital devices for home or office use. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residen...

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    108 appendix compliance, license, and warranty information serial number use this area to record the serial number in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. The 8-digit number is located on the b...

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    109 appendix limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be...

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    110 appendix safety information warning: the gpsmap 276c contains a lithium ion rechargeable battery. The battery used in this device may present a risk of fi re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge out of the unit, disassemble, heat above 140°f (60°c), or incinerate. Warning: if original...

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    111 appendix safety information 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 being provided in accordance with california’s proposition 65. If you have any questions o...

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    112 index symbols 24-hour format 83 2d 61, 62 3d 61, 62 a accessories 92, 93 accuracy alarm 72 circle 48 acquiring satellites 62 activate 64 go to 18 route 26 simulator 9 active route page 25, 56 options menu 56 active track tab 20, 67 add points to route 21 add waypoint 56 advanced nmea output setu...

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    113 index map page 45 position data page 58 daylight savings 83 deactivate 56 declutter 44 deep water 72 defaults 6 active track tab 69 alarms 71 all unit settings 80 display tab 78 settings 80 sound tab 79 delete proximity point 39 route 26 track 68 track log 67 waypoint 34, 36 depth 83 detour 21 d...

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    114 index language 79, 80 lat/lon 105 latitude 105 lcl 73 legs track 20 light sectors 50 limited warranty 109 lithium-ion 1, 3 location 63, 105 location coordinates 30 location format 84 location formats 95 location tab 84 lock to roads 48 log filter 77 longitude 105 longitudinal zone 98 loran td se...

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    115 index off road 81 on-screen button 6 options 7 orientation 48 out key 2 overview 1 overzoom 43 owner information 85 p page key 2 page layout 44, 45 compass 53 highway 55 position data page 58 trip computer 59 page sequence 13 pan the map 41 persistent alarm 70 plan route 26, 27, 56 points of int...

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    116 index shorter distance 81 show map 34 signal strength 61 bars 4 simulate 9, 10, 11, 63, 80 gps 62 navigation 10, 11 software version 80 sonar alarms 72 sound 79 sound tab 79 speaker 79 volume 5 specifi cations 90 speed 106 speed filter 80 sta 73 stop navigation 17, 18, 56 stop time 106 storage 9...

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    190-00335-00_0a.Indd 117 4/7/2004, 1:51:36 pm.

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    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. © copyright 2004 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Garmin (europe) ltd. U...