Garmin 76CS Plus Owner's Manual

Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st 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 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 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 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®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, City Select®, and MapSource® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its sub- sidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. February 2005 Part Number 190-00507-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan 190-00507-00_0A.indd 2 2/14/2005 3:33:07 PM

the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full- featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine and automobile navigation device. Take a mo- ment 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, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is organized into the following nine sections: The Introduction contains the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit, how to turn the unit on, and how to simulate navigation. The Basic Operation section provides information about using your 76CS Plus, such as finding locations and making routes. For information about initiating navigation and fol- lowing a route, refer to the Navigating In the Sea and Land Modes section. The Main Pages section describes each of the pages in the default page sequence as well as their options. The Additional Features section describes pages and features found in the Main Menu and Setup Menu. To learn how to change the settings of the 76CS Plus, read the Customizing Your 76CS Plus section. The Appendix contains specifications, optional ac- cessories, maintenance information, and other product information. Read the Safety Information for infor- mation about installing and using your 76CS Plus safely and responsibly. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual i INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL 190-00507-00_0A.indd 1 2/14/2005 3:33:07 PM

Introduction ........................................................i About This Manual ...............................................i Caring for Your 76CS Plus .................................vi Cleaning the Unit .................................................... vi Storing the 76CS Plus ............................................. vi Immersing the Unit in Water .................................. vi Support and Repairs ................................................ vi Getting Started ..................................................1 Unit Overview ......................................................1 Powering the 76CS Plus .....................................2 Installing the Batteries ..............................................2 Using External Power ..............................................2 Turning On the 76CS Plus ..................................3 Adjusting the Backlight ............................................3 Main Page Sequence ...........................................4 Getting Satellite Signals .....................................5 Viewing GPS Status ..................................................5 Satellite Page Options ...............................................6 Calibrating the Sensors ......................................7 Calibrating the Electronic Compass .........................7 Calibrating the Altimeter ..........................................7 Learning about the Keys and Icons ...................8 Learning about the Keys ...........................................8 Viewing the Status Bar Icons ....................................9 Understanding On-Screen Messages ........................9 What is the Difference Between the Modes? ..10 Powerboat Mode .....................................................10 Sailboat Mode .........................................................10 Automotive Mode ...................................................10 Off Road Mode .......................................................10 Which Mode Should I Use? ....................................10 How do I Switch Modes? .......................................10 Using the 76CS Plus .........................................11 Understanding Terms ..............................................11 Selecting Options and Entering Data ......................12 Using the Databases ................................................13 Simulated Basic Navigation .............................14 Activating Simulator Mode ....................................14 Simulating Navigation ............................................14 Basic Operation ..............................................16 Finding an Item ..................................................16 Tips about Finding Items ........................................16 Searching for a Location by Name .........................17 Finding an Item from Another Location .................18 ii 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 2 2/14/2005 3:33:07 PM

Information Page Options .................................19 Searching for a Recently Found Item .....................19 Searching for a Waypoint or City ...........................20 Searching for a Marine Point ..................................21 Searching for an Interstate Exit ..............................22 Searching for an Address or Intersection ................22 Searching for a Point of Interest .............................23 Creating and Using Waypoints ........................24 Marking Your Present Position ...............................24 Creating a Waypoint Using the Map .......................25 Entering Coordinates of a Location ........................26 Saving a Find Menu Item .......................................26 Editing a Waypoint .................................................27 Waypoint Information Page Options ......................27 Averaging the Waypoint’s Location .......................28 Projecting a Waypoint .............................................28 Deleting Waypoints ................................................29 Proximity Points .....................................................30 Creating and Using Routes ..............................31 Creating a Route .....................................................31 Viewing Your Saved Routes ...................................33 Editing a Route .......................................................34 Editing the Route Points ...................................35 Managing Your Tracks ......................................37 Setting up Your Track Log ......................................37 Editing Your Saved Track Details ...........................39 Calculating the Area ...............................................39 Navigating a Saved Track .......................................40 TracBack Tips .........................................................40 Navigating In the Sea and Land Modes ........41 Initiating Navigation ..........................................41 Navigating in the Sea Modes ............................43 Man OverBoard (MOB) .........................................43 Editing Your Route .................................................43 Entering Your Vessel’s Information ........................44 Setting Your Home Port ....................................45 Navigating to Your Home Port ..........................45 Navigating in the Land Modes .........................46 Following an Automotive Route .............................46 Track Your Progress with the Map page ...........46 See Your Next Turn ...........................................46 Viewing the Active Route Page ..............................47 Following an Off Road Route .................................47 See Your Route on the Map page ......................47 View Your Heading with the Compass Page ....47 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual iii INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 3 2/14/2005 3:33:07 PM

Map Page ............................................................48 Map Orientation ......................................................48 Zooming In and Out of the Map .............................49 Panning the Map .....................................................50 Changing the Map Detail ........................................51 Measuring Distance ................................................51 Compass Page ...................................................52 Setting up the Compass Page ..................................52 Using the Electronic Compass ................................53 Using the Marine Timer ..........................................54 Highway Page ....................................................56 Tide Prediction Station Page ............................57 Sun & Moon Page ..............................................59 Marine Log .........................................................60 Satellite Page .....................................................61 Position Data Page ............................................61 Additional Features ........................................62 Using the Altimeter ............................................62 Plotting Over Time or Distance ..............................63 Viewing Pressure Plots ...........................................63 Adjusting the Zoom Ranges ...................................63 Viewing Points ........................................................64 Resetting the Data ...................................................64 Setting Up the Altimeter .........................................64 Setting the Timers .............................................65 Setting Your Alarm Clock .................................65 Using the Calendar ............................................66 Week View ..............................................................66 Day View ................................................................66 Month View ............................................................66 Setting Navigation and Sonar Alarms .............67 Navigation Alarms .................................................67 Sonar Alarms ..........................................................67 Using the Calculator .........................................68 Using the Stopwatch .........................................68 Viewing Hunt & Fish Information .....................69 Viewing Messages .............................................70 Playing Games ...................................................71 Memory Race .........................................................71 Virtua Maze ............................................................72 GekoSmak ..............................................................72 Nibbons ...................................................................73 Gekoids ...................................................................73 Beast Hunt ..............................................................74 Customizing Your 76CS Plus ........................75 Setting Up the System ......................................75 Enabling Map Data .................................................75 Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields ............76 Adding a Welcome Message ...................................77 iv 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 4 2/14/2005 3:33:08 PM

Changing the Display .............................................78 Changing the Tones ................................................79 Setting up the Map Page .........................................79 Changing the Page Sequence ..................................80 Setting the Time ......................................................81 Customizing the Units ............................................81 Restoring Defaults ..................................................81 Customizing the Routing Settings ...................82 Follow Road Options ..............................................82 Changing the Location Settings ......................83 Changing the Position Format ................................83 Selecting a Different Map Datum ...........................83 Selecting a Different Heading ...............................84 Changing the Interface Format ........................85 NMEA Output Setup ..............................................87 Appendix .........................................................88 Specifications ....................................................88 Important Battery Information ................................89 Optional Accessories ........................................90 Installation Information .....................................91 Connecting the Power/Data Cable ..........................91 Connecting Your Unit to a Computer .....................92 Information about USB Drivers ........................92 Using xImage for Waypoint Icons ..........................93 Interfacing ...............................................................93 Learning about GPS ..........................................94 Common GPS Terms ..............................................94 What is Differential GPS (DGPS)? ........................94 What is WAAS? ......................................................95 Map Datums and Position Formats .................96 What are a Map Datum and which should I use? ...96 What is a Position Format and which should I use? ... 96 LORAN TD Setup ...............................................97 LORAN TD Feature ...............................................97 Using the LORAN TD Format ...............................97 Messages ...........................................................99 Data Field Options ...........................................100 Safety and Product Information .....................102 Software License Agreement ................................102 Product Registration .............................................102 Contact Garmin .....................................................102 Limited Warranty ..................................................103 FCC Compliance ..................................................104 Safety Information ................................................105 Index ..............................................................107 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual v INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 5 2/14/2005 3:33:08 PM

The 76CS Plus is constructed of high quality materi- als and does not require any service or maintenance other than cleaning. Cleaning the Unit Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic com- ponents. Storing the 76CS Plus Do not store the 76CS Plus where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints and routes, is retained in the unit’s memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up impor- tant user data by manually recording it or download- ing it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource). Immersing the Unit in Water The 76CS Plus is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause dam- age to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging. Support and Repairs To resolve problems that cannot be remedied us- ing this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. The 76CS Plus has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs. The 76CS Plus is fastened shut with screws. Any at- tempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment. To read the Warranty, refer to page 103. vi 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR YOUR 76CS PLUS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 6 2/14/2005 3:33:08 PM

sea. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sunlight, a built- in basemap, and automatically generated routes with turn-by-turn directions. IMPORTANT NOTE: Before you connect the USB Cable to the unit, install the included MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software provided with this unit. USB Drivers will be installed with the MapSource software. Antenna Serial number under weather cap Power/Data Cable Connector under weather cap Lanyard Attachment Slot USB Connector under weather cap Battery Compartment: Turn D-Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and lift to remove cover. Auxiliary GPS Antenna Connector (MCX) under weather cap 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 1 GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW 190-00507-00_0A.indd 1 2/14/2005 3:33:11 PM

Your 76CS Plus can be powered by batteries or using external power. Installing the Batteries The 76CS Plus operates on two “AA” batteries (not included). Alkaline or NiMH batteries may be used. See page 77 for setting the battery type. Stored data will not be lost when batteries are removed. Install the batteries in the back of the unit, as described below. To install batteries: 1. Lift the D-Ring and turn it counter-clockwise 1/4 turn. Lift off the battery cover. 2. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram is molded into the battery compartment. 3. Reinstall the battery cover by reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in place. For more information about using and disposing of batteries, refer to page 89. Battery Compartment Locking Pin Slot Using External Power To save battery life, you can use an external power source to provide power to your 76CS Plus. To use external power: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. Refer to 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. 2 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED > POWERING THE 76CS PLUS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 2 2/14/2005 3:33:12 PM

The first time you turn on your new 76CS Plus, the receiver must collect satellite data and determine its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the 76CS Plus is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” any- where in the world. Before you turn on the unit to start initialization, be sure that the antenna has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals. To turn on and off the 76CS Plus: 1. Press and hold the Power key. When the unit powers on, the splash screen image appears. 2. Press ENTER to display the Warning page. 3. Read and be sure you understand the warning. Press ENTER to continue. 4. Press PAGE to scroll through the pages. 5. To turn off the 76CS Plus, press and hold the Power key again. After you turn on your 76CS Plus, a window appears that lists any user settings you have changed. Adjusting the Backlight You may want to adjust the backlight to see the dis- play better. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly release the Power key. 2. Press the Rocker key Up to increase the brightness or Down to decrease. You can also press and release the Power key to adjust the slider to low, middle, and high. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight adjustment window. Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS, and beep tones significantly reduces battery life. To disable WAAS, see page 6. To mute the beep tones, see page 79. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 3 GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE 76CS PLUS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 3 2/14/2005 3:33:13 PM

The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing the PAGE key and the QUIT key. Each page also has an options menu that provides additional features and settings. To view the op- tions menu, press the MENU key. By default, the page sequence features eight main pages: the Map, Compass, Highway, Tide Prediction Station, Sun & Moon, Marine Log, Satellite, and Position Data pages. You can change the order of the sequence and add more pages to the sequence; see page 80 for information. Tide Prediction Station (page 57) Compass (page 52) Map (page 48) Highway (page 56) Satellite (page 5) Position Data (page 61) Sun & Moon (page 59) Marine Log (page 60) 4 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED > MAIN PAGE SEQUENCE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 4 2/14/2005 3:33:14 PM

After you turn on the 76CS Plus, the unit automati- cally begins searching for satellites. It may take a few minutes to acquire satellites and display your current location on the map. Be patient as the unit acquires satellite data. To get signals more quickly, be sure you have a clear view of the sky. NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map page may display the wrong location, such as China. This does not mean your unit has the wrong data loaded; it simply means you need to wait a few more minutes to acquire satellites and find your current location. Viewing GPS Status The Satellite page provides a visual reference of satel- lite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars give an indication of what satellites are being tracked. Press the PAGE key to view the Satellite page. While the receiver is gathering satellite signals and establishing your position fix, “Locating Satellites” is displayed on the Satellite page. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view, with the satel- lite’s number below the bar. Numbers above 33 indi- cate WAAS satellites. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bar—the receiver is look- ing for the satellite indicated. • Empty signal strength bar—the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bar—the receiver has collected the necessary data from the satellite. As soon as the 76CS Plus has collected the necessary data from the satellites to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit then updates its position, date, and time. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 5 GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 5 2/14/2005 3:33:14 PM

of each satellite relative to the receiver’s last known position. The outer circle represents the horizon (North Up), the inner circle represents 45º above the horizon, and the center point represents a position directly overhead. Press MENU to set the sky view to a Track Up configuration, causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading. Satellite Page Your present location Sky view Signal strength bars To learn about GPS, refer to “Learning about GPS” on page 94. Satellite Page Options Press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly to open the Satellite page. Then press MENU to open the options menu. Start/Stop Simulator—activates and deactivates simulator mode, which is particularly helpful when learning how to use your unit. WAAS On—enables WAAS. Refer to page 95 for more information about WAAS. Track/North Up—orients the sky view display on the Satellite page to North Up or Track Up. Multicolor—changes each satellite bar and icon to a specific color. Each satellite shown is a unique color. New Altitude—allows you to manually enter your altitude, which helps the unit calculate your position more accurately until it establishes a 3D position fix. New Location—allows you to enter a new location using the map, which helps the unit calculate your position more accurately until it establishes a 3D posi- tion fix. 6 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 6 2/14/2005 3:33:14 PM

Before you navigate, you need to calibrate the elec- tronic compass and the altimeter. Calibrating the Electronic Compass You need to calibrate the electronic compass outdoors the first time you use the 76CS Plus and each time you install new batteries. To calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Go outside and away from objects that generate a magnetic field, such as buildings. 2. Press the MENU key three times to open the Setup Menu. 3. Highlight Calibration and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Compass and press ENTER. 5. Press ENTER to begin calibrating the compass. Follow the on-screen directions. Hold the unit level and adjust your turning speed as instructed by the on-screen messages. If “Calibration Failed” displays, repeat the process. When using the compass, hold the unit level and away from objects that generate magnetic fields. Calibrating the Altimeter You can calibrate the altimeter to increase its accu- racy. You must know the elevation or pressure at your current location; use a reliable source. To manually calibrate the altimeter: 1. Press the MENU key three times to open the Setup Menu. 2. Highlight Calibration and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Altimeter and press ENTER. 4. To enter the elevation, highlight Yes and press ENTER on the first screen. If you do not know the elevation, select No to use the pressure option. If you do not know the pressure, select No to use the default GPS elevation. 5. Use the Rocker key to enter the new elevation or pressure. Press ENTER when finished. 6. Highlight OK and press ENTER to finish. Entering the current elevation. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 7 GETTING STARTED > CALIBRATING THE SENSORS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 7 2/14/2005 3:33:14 PM

The unit’s keys provide quick access to a variety of features. The Status Bar icons provide a visual indica- tion of the status of many system operations. Learning about the Keys Press the IN key to adjust the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail (zoom in). When a long list is displayed, press IN to scroll down the list. Press the OUT key to adjust the map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out). When a long list is displayed, press OUT to scroll up the list. Press the PAGE/MODE key to cycle through the main pages or exit a page. Press and hold to switch usage modes. Press MENU to open a menu for the current page. Press twice to open the Main Menu. Press ENTER/MARK to select an option, enter data, and to accept the selected value. Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint. Press QUIT to cycle through the main pages, close a submenu page, or cancel an unintended function. Press and hold to turn the compass on and off. Press and hold the Power key for more than one second to turn the unit on and off. Press and release to adjust the backlighting. Press the NAV/ MOB ( Navigate/Man OverBoard) key to display the Navigate Menu. While in the sea modes, press and hold for more than one second to activate the Man OverBoard (MOB) function. Use the Rocker key to highlight op- tions and to enter data. Also use to move the arrow on the Map page. 8 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYS AND ICONS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 8 2/14/2005 3:33:16 PM

At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides current status information for several unit features. Status Bar Batteries are providing power to the unit. The Battery Power icon displays the remaining power as the battery becomes depleted. An auxiliary source (AC or DC Adapter) is pro- viding power to the unit. The Electronic Compass is on. The unit is searching for satellite signals. Three satellites have been received and a two- dimensional fix has been attained. Four or more satellites have been received and a three-dimensional fix has been attained. The unit is in Powerboat mode. The unit is in Sailboat mode. The unit is in Automotive mode. The unit is in Off Road mode. USB cable is connected to the unit and a PC. Backlight is on. When you turn on the unit the backlight is off. When on, the backlight uses a significant amount of battery power. The Alarm Clock is set. Understanding On-Screen Messages When a significant event occurs, such as losing exter- nal power, an on-screen message displays. After read- ing the message, press ENTER to close the window. On-Screen Messages 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 9 GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYS AND ICONS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 9 2/14/2005 3:33:17 PM

the Modes? The 76CS Plus has four usage modes. Use the mode that best suits your navigation needs. Powerboat Mode Use Powerboat mode when you are operating a boat with a motor. Powerboat mode focuses on route navigation: you can create a route and then navigate it later. Powerboat mode is similar to Sailboat mode. Sailboat Mode Use Sailboat mode when you are operating a sailboat. It focuses on Go To operation, meaning you can find an item and go to it. Automotive Mode Use Automotive mode when you are driving an auto- mobile on streets or highways. In this mode, the 76CS Plus automatically generates turn-by-turn routes to a specified location. Off Road Mode Use Off Road mode when you are using an off-road vehicle, such as an ATV or snowmobile. In this mode, the 76CS Plus automatically generates a route to your selected destination, but the route will not follow roads. Off Road is also very similar to the operation in Sailboat and Powerboat modes. Which Mode Should I Use? The mode you use is entirely dependent upon what you are doing. If you are driving a car and need turn- by-turn directions to your destination, use Automo- tive mode. If you are cruising your trawler around, you may want to use Powerboat mode. The choice is yours! How do I Switch Modes? Press and hold the PAGE/MODE key. A window appears displaying the four modes. Use the Rocker key to highlight the mode you want to use and press ENTER. 10 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED > WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE MODES? 190-00507-00_0A.indd 10 2/14/2005 3:33:17 PM

This section explains how to enter and select informa- tion with the 76CS Plus. Understanding Terms The 76CS Plus advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation op- tions and data entry. 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 activate a secondary function, the instructions will tell you to do so. The following terms are used throughout this manual: Highlight—when a field is selected on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow. Move the highlight Up, Down, Left, or Right with the Rocker key to select individ- ual fields. Moving the highlight to a given location allows you to make a selection, begin data entry, or scroll through a list. Field—the place where data is entered or an option is displayed. Select (highlight) a field using the Rocker key to begin entering data or selecting options. On-Screen Button—similar to “field.” Use the Rock- er key to highlight a button and press ENTER. Options Menu—each page has a menu of options that you access by pressing the MENU button. Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s mem- ory. You can change the settings as you like, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults. Highlighted Field Field On-screen buttons 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 11 GETTING STARTED > USING THE 76CS PLUS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 11 2/14/2005 3:33:17 PM

Use the Rocker key to highlight an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER key and the Rocker key to select options, enter names and num- bers in data fields, and activate your selections. To select and activate an option: 1. With any page displayed, press MENU. A menu appears with a list of optional features for that page. 2. Use the Rocker key to move the highlight Up, Down, Right, or Left on the menu to your desired selection. 3. Press ENTER to activate the feature. Another window may then appear with more options. If so, select the desired option and press ENTER again. To exit a menu or cancel an action: Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backwards through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page. To select and activate an on-screen button: 1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired on- screen button. 2. Press ENTER. To practice entering data, try marking a waypoint and cus- tomizing one of the waypoint properties, such as the waypoint name. To mark your current location as a waypoint, press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint page appears. On-Screen Button A menu 12 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE 76CS PLUS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 12 2/14/2005 3:33:18 PM

1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired field and press ENTER. 2. Press Up or Down on the Rocker key 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 to drop to the next line. 3. After entering the desired data, press ENTER. TIP: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most character field and press Left once more on the Rocker key. Not all fields are programmable. When you are on a page with fields that are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. Using the Databases Optional Garmin MapSource® CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your 76CS Plus. With optional MapSource City Select® data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attrac- tions 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 unit. Note that you must install the included MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager software before you can connect your USB cable to your computer. For a list of compatible MapSource products, refer to http://www.garmin.com/cartography/. Entering data 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 13 GETTING STARTED > USING THE 76CS PLUS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 13 2/14/2005 3:33:18 PM

To learn how to use the 76CS Plus, use it in Simulator mode. Simulator mode is also helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available. All waypoints and routes created in Simula- tor mode are retained in memory for future use. Activating Simulator Mode You can activate Simulator mode from the Satellite page. If you turn the unit off while in Simulator mode and then turn it on again, the unit will be in normal navigation mode (not in Simulator mode). To activate Simulator mode: 1. Press the PAGE or QUIT key to open the Satellite page. 2. Press the MENU key, highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. NOTE: Do not attempt to navigate in Simulator mode. When Simulator mode is activated, the GPS receiver is turned off. All indicators of satellite signals are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals. Simulating Navigation For this simulation we have set our location to the Santa Cruz coast. To find and go to a marine destination: 1. Activate Simulator mode. 2. Press the NAV key. 3. Highlight Go To Point and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 4. Use the Rocker key to select Marine Points and press ENTER. 5. Select a Marine Point category, such as Tide Stations, and press ENTER. 6. Use the Rocker key to highlight the point you want to navigate to and press ENTER. For our example, we selected Monterey Tide Station. 7. On the information page, highlight the Go To button and press ENTER. Simulated navigation on the Map page. 14 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual GETTING STARTED > SIMULATED BASIC NAVIGATION 190-00507-00_0A.indd 14 2/14/2005 3:33:18 PM

1. Follow the previous steps to initiate navigation. The 76CS Plus switches to the Map page. A magenta line shows the direct route from your current location to your destination. If desired, press IN or OUT to adjust the zoom level. 2. Press PAGE to display the Compass page. 3. Press Up on the Rocker key to simulate and increase in speed. Press the Rocker key Right or Left to simulate steering. 4. Press QUIT to return to the Map page. Press IN to adjust the zoom level. Observe the movement of the position marker (triangle) as the unit simulates navigation. 5. If desired, press PAGE or QUIT to view the simulated navigation on the other main pages. Now we will simulate navigation in Automotive mode. To switch to Automotive mode, press and hold the PAGE/MODE key. Use the Rocker key to select Automotive and press ENTER. To find and go to a land destination: 1. Activate Simulator mode. 2. Press the NAV key. 3. Highlight Go To Point and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Cities and press ENTER. Use the Rocker key to select a city and press ENTER. 5. Highlight Go To and press ENTER. 6. Highlight Faster Time or Shorter Distance and press ENTER. 7. At the “Do you want to simulate driving this route?” window, select Yes and press ENTER. The Map page displays a magenta turn-by- turn route from your current location to your destination. 8. Watch the movement of the position marker (triangle) as the unit simulates navigation. If desired, press IN or OUT to zoom. 9. Press PAGE to view other pages. When you are ready to navigate on your own, turn the Simulator off. Simulated Automotive navigation displayed on the Map page. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 15 GETTING STARTED > SIMULATED BASIC NAVIGATION 190-00507-00_0A.indd 15 2/14/2005 3:33:18 PM

Plus in any of the usage modes. Once you learn how to perform basic tasks, such as finding an item, you can then use the unit in any mode. Finding an Item Use the Find Menu to search for locations in several default categories: Waypoints, Cit- ies, Exits, and Marine Tide Stations. Ad- ditional categories are displayed if optional BlueChart® or MapSource data is installed. Find Menu Shown without additional BlueChart or MapSource maps installed To open the Find Menu use one of the following methods: • Press the NAV key, highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER. • Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight Find and press ENTER. Tips about Finding Items • By default, the search results list contains only those items near your current location or the map arrow (if active). • Use the Recent Finds category, which contains a list of the 50 last found items, to easily and quickly open items you have recently found. • Once you have found the item you are looking for, highlight the item in the results list and press EN- TER to open the item’s information page. You can view the item on the map, go to the item, or save the item as a waypoint. 16 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 16 2/14/2005 3:33:19 PM

1. Use one of the following methods to open the Find Menu: • Press NAV, highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER. • Press MENU twice, highlight Find, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the category you want to search, such as Cities, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER and use the Rocker key to enter the letters contained in the item name. The list begins to sort by the items that contain the letters you are entering. Press ENTER when finished. 4. Highlight the desired item from the list and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the Go To button and press ENTER. NOTE: The search result list may contain multiple examples of a navigation aid. Select any instance of the navigation aid, and the GPS will use the most accurately located navigation aid. Searching for a Location by Name If you know the name of the location you want to find, the Find By Name search option may be the easiest method of searching. To find a location using Find By Name: 1. Access the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the category you want to search, such as Cities, and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to enter the name of the location. 5. When the list displays a match, highlight the item and press ENTER. 6. An information page opens. To go to the item, highlight the Go To button and press ENTER. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 17 BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 17 2/14/2005 3:33:19 PM

You can find an item near a location other than your present location. This can be very helpful when you are planning a long trip. You can find an item from another item using several different methods: • Highlight a point on the Map and press the NAV key. The Find Menu opens with the re- sults centered around the location you selected. • Open the Find Menu and press MENU. High- light Change Reference and press ENTER to select a new reference point on the map. • Search for an item using the Find Menu or the Map page. With the item’s information page open, press MENU, highlight Find Near Here, and press ENTER. To change the search reference point: 1. Open the Find Menu. 2. Use the Rocker key to select the category you want to search and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU, highlight Change Reference, and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to move the arrow to the location you want to search around and press ENTER. The list displays items nearest to the new map position. 18 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 18 2/14/2005 3:33:19 PM

Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. To view details about an item: 1. Highlight the desired point on the map or in the search results list and press ENTER. An information page appears with details about the item. 2. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit the information page. You can also highlight one of the on-screen buttons and press ENTER to perform that operation. Information Page Options Each information and Waypoint page has several options pro- vided in the menu. Press MENU to open the options menu. For more information about the options, refer page 27. Searching for a Recently Found Item Recent Finds is a list all of the items you have recently found. The most recent loca- tion found is at the top of the list. When you exceed the number of entries the list can hold, the oldest is deleted. To return to a recently found item: 1. From the Find Menu, highlight Recent Finds and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker key to select the item you want view and press ENTER to display the information page for that item. 3. Press ENTER to select the Go To button and create a route to the point. Recent Finds list. To go to an item, highlight the item and press ENTER two times. Information Page 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 19 BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 19 2/14/2005 3:33:19 PM

The Waypoints category lists all of the waypoints you have created and saved. For complete information about creating and edit- ing waypoints, see the “Creating and Using Waypoints” section beginning on page 24. The Cities category allows you to search for any city listed in the database (either in the basemap or installed detailed map data). To find a waypoint or city: 1. Open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Waypoint or Cities icon and press ENTER to display the results list. 3. Use the Rocker key to scroll up and down the list to find a point/city. Press the MENU key to display a list of search options. • Find By Name allows you to enter the name of the waypoint in a search field. • Find Nearest allows you to search for points/cities near your current location. • Select Symbol allows you to search for waypoints of a specific type. • Change Reference allows you to use the Panning Arrow to select a point on the map other than your current location. 4. Once you have found the item you are looking for, press ENTER to view the information page. You can edit the data or select Go To and press ENTER to navigate to the point/city. Waypoints Results List Highlight the desired waypoint and press ENTER to view the information page. 20 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 20 2/14/2005 3:33:20 PM

The Marine Points category allows you to search for the marine Tide Prediction Stations provided in the 76CS Plus marine basemap. When detailed marine map data has been loaded, you can also view marine items such as navaids, wrecks and obstructions, and an- chorages. To find a marine point: 1. Open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Marine Points icon, then press ENTER to display the sub-categories for marine items. The sub-categories that appear depend on the detailed maps you have loaded. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired sub-category, such as Tide Station, then press ENTER. 4. Press the MENU key and then ENTER to search from a different location. On the map, select the location you want to search from and press ENTER. 5. To enter letters contained in the name, highlight the top field and press ENTER. Use the Rocker key to begin entering letters. 6. When the desired point is displayed in the results list, press ENTER, then use the Rocker key to highlight the desired point. 7. Press ENTER to view the information page. You can save the item as a waypoint, view the item on the map, or select Go To and press ENTER to navigate to the point. Marine Points Sub-Category Menu Shown with additional BlueChart data installed. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 21 BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 21 2/14/2005 3:33:20 PM

The Exits category allows you to search for the nearest Interstate Exits. To find an exit: 1. Open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight Exits and press ENTER. A list of exits near your current location displays. Scroll through the list to highlight the desired exit. 3. Press ENTER to display the information page for that exit. If the exit has services, the information page contains a list of available services near that exit. 4. You can save the exit as a waypoint, view it on a map, or go to the exit. Press QUIT or PAGE to exit the information page and Find Menu. To view the services at an exit: 1. Use the directions above to find the desired exit and open the exit information page. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight a selection from the Services list. 3. Press ENTER to display the information page for the selected service. Searching for an Address or Intersection If you have loaded MapSource detailed map data into your 76CS Plus, you can search for addresses and intersections using the Address- es and Crossroads categories. To find an address or intersection: 1. Open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight Addresses or Crossroads and press ENTER. 3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the Region field at the top of the page will be completed with your current region. Highlight or and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to enter the number and press ENTER or enter the first street name. When the name of the street appears in the list, press ENTER, highlight the street, and press ENTER again. 22 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 22 2/14/2005 3:33:20 PM

name, or the second street if you are searching for a crossroad. When the desired address or street is displayed, press ENTER, highlight the item, and press ENTER again. 6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select the item you are searching for and press ENTER to display the information page. Press MENU to clear all of the information entered, to clear the region selection, or to enable the City Fil- ter. After you enable the City Filter, enter a City in the city field to reduce the possible number of matches. Searching for a Point of Interest If you have loaded MapSource map data into your 76CS Plus, you can search for Points of Interest, such as restaurants and lodging. To find a point of interest: 1. Open the Find Menu. 2. Highlight a desired Points of Interest category, such as Food & Drink, and press ENTER. 3. To narrow your search, press the MENU key, highlight Select Category, and press ENTER. Highlight the category you want to search, such as Barbecue, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the data entry field and press ENTER to begin entering the name of the location you are searching for. 5. When that item appears in the results list, highlight it and press ENTER to view the information page for the item. If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain, only the nearest restaurant to your location is displayed when you search using the Find Nearest method. If you search By Name, then all of the locations for that chain in the map database will be displayed with the one closest to your current location listed first. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 23 BASIC OPERATION > FINDING AN ITEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 23 2/14/2005 3:33:21 PM

Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They are locations you may want to return to later, such as checkpoints on a route or other features. You can save several waypoints togeth- er to create a route. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding ENTER/MARK. The 76CS Plus stores up to 1000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-de- fined icon, note, elevation, and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods: • ENTER/MARK—quickly mark your present position. • Graphically—define a new waypoint position from the Map page. • Text Entry—enter a new waypoint’s position coordinates manually. • Save—save a Find Menu item as a waypoint. Marking Your Present Position The ENTER/MARK key lets you quickly capture your present position to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your present position. You can determine the satellite fix by looking at the Satellite page. To mark your present position: 1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the Mark Waypoint page appears. A default three- digit name and symbol are assigned for the new waypoint. 2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, press ENTER. 3. To change any information, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK and press ENTER. 24 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 24 2/14/2005 3:33:22 PM

You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item (see page 50), a highlighted descrip- tion of that item appears. The 76CS Plus uses the item text shown as the default name for the new waypoint. To create a new waypoint using the map: 1. Press PAGE or QUIT until the Map page is displayed. 2. Use the Rocker key to move the arrow to the desired map position or map feature. 3. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture the arrow position. Pressing and holding ENTER/MARK marks your present position, not the arrow’s location. 4. If the location you selected has more than one point at it, a Select Point window appears listing different points and charts. Select the desired point from the list and press ENTER. 5. If you selected a map feature, an information page appears. Use the Rocker key to highlight Save and press ENTER. Map Feature Information Page Select Save to save the feature as a waypoint. 6. The Waypoint page appears. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight OK and press ENTER. 7. To change the information on the Waypoint page, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After making changes, highlight OK and press ENTER. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 25 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 25 2/14/2005 3:33:22 PM

You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method can be useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. You can manually change the location coor- dinates in the Mark Waypoint page to create a new waypoint. To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key to create a waypoint (or use your favorite method discussed in previous sections). The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last know position as the default position. 2. On the Mark Waypoint page, use the Rocker key to highlight the Location field and press ENTER. Use the Rocker key to enter the desired position coordinates and press ENTER when finished. 3. To change any of the other information on the Mark Waypoint page, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After making changes, highlight OK and press ENTER. To change the location of a waypoint, highlight the character you want to change in the Location field. Press Up or Down on the Rocker key to change the character. Repeat until the new location is entered. Saving a Find Menu Item After you have found a item using the Find Menu, you can select Save and press ENTER to save that item in your Waypoints list. 26 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 26 2/14/2005 3:33:22 PM

Once you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify, review, rename, move, or delete it at any time through the Waypoint pages. To edit the waypoint: 1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired waypoint on the Map page. You can also press FIND, select Waypoints, and highlight the waypoint you want to review. 2. Press ENTER to display the Waypoint page. 3. Highlight the waypoint name, symbol, or another field you want to change and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to select the desired symbol or to enter data and press ENTER when done. Waypoint Information Page Options Each waypoint, map item, and Find Menu item has an information page, which has an options menu. Press MENU to open the options menu. Some of the fea- tures in the menu are listed below: Find Near Here—opens the Find Menu so you can search for map items near the item. Change Reference—opens the map so you can select a new location using the arrow. Refer to page 18. Set Proximity—sets a proximity alarm for the point. Refer to the “Proximity Points” section on page 30. Add To Route—includes this item on a New Route or adds it to an existing route. See page 33 for details. View Sun and Moon—opens the Sun and Moon page. Refer to page 59. View Hunt and Fish—opens the hunting and fishing information page. Refer to page 69. Chart/Map Information—displays the map that the map item originated from. Select List to display the list of charts/maps. See page 75. Waypoint Page Name field Symbol field 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 27 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 27 2/14/2005 3:33:23 PM

Averaging a waypoint’s location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for a waypoint to calculate a more accurate position reading. To calculate the average location: 1. Highlight the waypoint on the map or in the Find Menu and press ENTER. Press MENU when the item’s information page is open. 2. Highlight Average Location and press ENTER. 3. The Average Location window appears. Watch the fields change as the unit calculates the average position of the waypoint. Press ENTER to save the updated position. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can average a waypoint’s location. Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specific location. To project a new waypoint’s location: 1. Open the item’s information page (by marking a waypoint, opening the Find Menu, or a map item). You should open the item from which you will project the new waypoint 2. Press MENU, highlight Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to open the Project Waypoint page. 3. To enter the bearing that the new waypoint will be projected from the original waypoint, highlight the Bearing field and press ENTER. Use the Rocker key to enter the bearing and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the Distance field and press ENTER. Enter the distance between the original waypoint and the projected waypoint, and press ENTER. Average Location 28 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 28 2/14/2005 3:33:23 PM

Enter the distance, bearing, and units to project the new waypoint. Bearing Distance Units 5. To change the units of measure, highlight nm and press ENTER. Highlight the desired units in the list and press ENTER. 6. Make any other desired changes to the new waypoint data (such as the name or symbol), then press QUIT or PAGE to exit the information page. Deleting Waypoints You can delete individual waypoints or all waypoints that have a particular symbol. NOTE: Once a waypoint is deleted, it cannot be recovered from the unit. Back up important waypoints to a computer using the optional PC cable and interface software, such as MapSource, or write them down by hand. To delete a waypoint: 1. Open the waypoint’s information page. 2. Highlight Delete and press ENTER. To delete waypoints by symbol: 1. Open the Waypoints find category and press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete… and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the symbol of the waypoint you want to delete and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Yes and press ENTER to confirm. Choose No or press QUIT to exit without deleting. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 29 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 29 2/14/2005 3:33:23 PM

waypoint position. The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs, rocks, or restricted waters. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps an existing alarm circle, a “Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint” message appears. If you enter an alarm cir- cle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest proxim- ity waypoint; use caution when navigating these areas. To add a proximity waypoint: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Proximity and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight an empty line on the list and press ENTER. 4. Select the desired point from the Find Menu. Highlight Use and press ENTER. 5. The distance field is now highlighted. Press ENTER to begin entering the proximity radius. 6. Use the Rocker key to enter a distance value (up to 99.99 units) and press ENTER. To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Proximity and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the box next to Proximity Alarms at the bottom of the page and press ENTER. To clear one proximity alarm from the list: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Proximity and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the proximity alarm you want to clear and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Remove and press ENTER. 5. Confirm the deletion by selecting Yes and then pressing ENTER. To clear all alarms from the list, press MENU and then ENTER. Adding proximity alarms. 30 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 30 2/14/2005 3:33:24 PM

The Routes page of the Main Menu allows you to create routes to destinations. Each route contains a start point and an end point (the destination). You can also add intermedi- ate points along the route. You can create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 250 points each. You can create and modify a route from the Routes page and add points to the route from the Find Menu. More complex routes can be created using a PC and the MapSource detailed map program and then transferred to the unit memory. Once you start navigating a route, it is saved to the 76CS Plus unit’s memory. The Routes page displays all of the saved routes in the 76CS Plus memory. If a small automobile icon appears in front of a saved route, it is a turn-by-turn route created in Au- tomotive mode. For more information about turn-by- turn routes in Automotive mode, refer to page 46. Creating a Route Routes can be created a few different ways: • Using the Routes page and the Find Menu. • Using the Routes page and the Map page. • Using the menu of an item’s information page. After you have created a route, press the NAV key to begin navigating a saved route quickly. To navigate a saved route: 1. Press the NAV key. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight Navigate Route and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the desired route and press ENTER. Routes Page 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 31 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 31 2/14/2005 3:33:24 PM

1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight Routes and press ENTER to open the Routes page. 3. Press MENU, highlight New Route, and press ENTER. Or, highlight the New button and press ENTER. 4. The Route Review page automatically opens, displaying a blank route. Press ENTER to find items to add to the route. 5. The Find Menu opens. Select a point to add to your route. When you find an item, highlight Use and press ENTER to add the point to the route. Repeat until you have added all of the points to the route. 6. Press QUIT to close the Route Review page. To create a route using the map: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. Highlight Routes and press ENTER. 2. Highlight New and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the first blank slot in the Route page and press MENU. Highlight Edit on Map and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to highlight the location on the map you want to add and press ENTER. 5. If you selected a location that is not a feature or waypoint, a new waypoint is created. Press ENTER on the New Waypoint page to save the location as a waypoint. You must then highlight the waypoint on the map and press ENTER to add it to the route. 6. Repeat until you have added all points to the route. Press QUIT to return to the Route Review page. Creating a new route on the map Route Review Page 32 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 32 2/14/2005 3:33:25 PM

page options menu: 1. Highlight the waypoint or map feature on the map and press ENTER. Press MENU when the item’s information page is open. 2. Highlight Add To Route and press ENTER. The Select Route window appears. 3. Highlight the desired route or select New Route, and then press ENTER. 4. Press QUIT or PAGE to close the information page. Viewing Your Saved Routes The Routes page lists all the routes currently stored in memory (Saved Routes). To view a specific route, highlight the desired route on the Saved Routes list and press ENTER. This opens the Route Review page. Route Review Page Routes Page The Routes page menu allows you to activate, copy, or delete the highlighted route. With the Routes page open, press MENU to view the Routes menu. You can also create a new route, delete all routes, and set up the routes to manually transition to the next waypoint. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 33 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 33 2/14/2005 3:33:26 PM

on the Saved Routes list and press ENTER. This opens the Route Review page that lists each point in the route and displays data about each leg of the route. To open the Route Review page options menu, press MENU. To edit a point in the route, highlight the point and press ENTER. Route Point Menu Route Review Page Options Menu Editing a Route You can edit a route using the Route Review options menu and the route point menu. To change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight Routes and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight the name of the desired route and press ENTER. The Route Review page opens. 3. Highlight the route name and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to enter the desired route name. Then press ENTER. Route Review Page Press the Rocker key Right or Left to view additional data about the route leg. Press ENTER to rename the route. 34 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 34 2/14/2005 3:33:27 PM

You can edit each point in your route using the route point menu. From the Route Review page, highlight the point in the route you want to edit and press EN- TER. The route point menu, shown below, opens. Review—opens the item’s information page. Press QUIT to return to the Route Review page. Insert—opens the Find Menu so you can select a new point to insert into the route. The new point is added before the selected point in the route. Remove—removes the highlighted point from the route. Change—opens the Find Menu so you can replace the selected point with a different point. Move—allows you to change the point’s position in the route. Press the Rocker key Up or Down to move the point. You can also edit a route on the Map page. To edit the route on the map: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the Rocker key to select the Routes and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired route and press ENTER. Press MENU to open the Route Review page menu. 3. Highlight Edit on Map and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the route and press ENTER. 5. Drag the route to the new location and press ENTER. 6. If you select a location that is not a feature or waypoint, a new waypoint is created. Press ENTER on the New Waypoint page to save the location as a waypoint. You must then highlight the waypoint on the map and press ENTER to add it to the route. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all desired points are added to the route. Press Quit when finished. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 35 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 35 2/14/2005 3:33:27 PM

route): 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Routes and press ENTER to open the list of saved routes. 3. Highlight the desired route and press ENTER to open the Route Review page. 4. Press MENU. Highlight Set Speed and Fuel and press ENTER. The following window appears: 5. Enter the data for Speed and Fuel Flow. 6. Press QUIT when you are done. 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 flow rates based upon information for your vessel (such as the operator’s manual or performance specifications) and make note of the desired units of measure (gallons or liters). To set up route leg transition: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Routes and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU, highlight Set Up Routes, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight the top field and press ENTER. Select Manual or Distance and press ENTER. 5. If you select Distance, highlight the Radius field and press ENTER. Use the Rocker key to enter the distance. When you are within the entered distance, the 76CS Plus will direct you to the next point on your route. 6. If you select Manual, use the IN and OUT keys to transition to the next waypoint while navigating a route. 36 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 36 2/14/2005 3:33:27 PM

The 76CS Plus draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map page as you travel. The 76CS Plus records the track log, which contains points along its path, including time and position for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the 76CS Plus gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you start travel- ing; when the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points (if Wrap When Full is enabled). The per- centage of memory used by the current track log appears at the top of the Tracks page. To avoid losing track points, save the track log before it reaches 100%. You must first save the track log before you can use the Navigate Track and TracBack features. You can store up to 15 track logs. Setting up Your Track Log Before you begin traveling, you might want to change the way the 76CS Plus records your breadcrumb trail. To set up your track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Tracks and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Setup button and press ENTER. 4. Make changes as necessary to the Track Log Setup page. 5. Press QUIT when you are finished. Wrap When Full—place a check mark in the box to allow the 76CS Plus to overwrite the oldest track points with new track points. Record Method—Distance records track points after a speci- fied distance has been traveled. Time creates track points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto records points based on frequen- cy and is the best method to use in most situations. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 37 BASIC OPERATION > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 37 2/14/2005 3:33:27 PM

Color—select a color for the track when it is dis- played on the map. To clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Tracks and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Clear button and press ENTER. 4. Highlight OK and press ENTER. Press QUIT to exit. To save the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Tracks and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Save button and press ENTER. 4. A window pops up asking if you want to save the entire track log. To save the entire track, highlight Yes and press ENTER. To save only a portion of the track, highlight No and press ENTER. On the map, select a beginning point and press ENTER. Then, select an ending point and press ENTER. Saving part of the Track Log. 5. The Saved Track page automatically opens. Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the track. Press QUIT to exit. 38 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 38 2/14/2005 3:33:28 PM

You can change the name, the color, and show the saved track on the map. To edit a track: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Tracks and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the track you want to view from the Saved Tracks list and press ENTER. The Saved Track page opens. 4. Highlight the Name field and press ENTER. Use the Rocker key to change the name and press ENTER. 5. Select a different display color when the track is displayed on the map. 6. Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the track. Press QUIT to exit. Press MENU on the Saved Track page to view the elevation profile of the track. Calculating the Area From the Saved Track page, you can calculate the area of a space as you travel around it. To calculate the area of a space: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Tracks and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU, highlight Area Calculation, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Start and press ENTER to start the calculation. Then, begin to move and define the area’s boundaries. 5. When you have finished defining the area, highlight Stop and press ENTER. 6. Press ENTER again to save the new track to the Saved Tracks List. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 39 BASIC OPERATION > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 39 2/14/2005 3:33:28 PM

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. Once activated, 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 activate a TracBack: 1. Press NAV, highlight Navigate Track, and press ENTER. 2. On the Tracks page, highlight the track you want to navigate and press ENTER. 3. Select the TracBack button on the Tracks or Saved Tracks page and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to select the point you want to navigate to (TracBack to) and press ENTER. TracBack Tips Once you activate a TracBack, the 76CS Plus divides the track into segments called legs. Up to 300 tem- porary 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: • Always clear the track log at the point that you want to go back to (such as a dock or campsite). • The Track Log must be set to On. • If the track log Record Method is set to Time, the route may not navigate your exact path (set to Auto for best performance). • If the receiver is turned off or satellite cover- age is lost during your trip, TracBack draws a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed. • If the changes in distance and direction of your track are too complex, 300 waypoints may not mark your path accurately. The receiver then uses the most significant points of your track so there will be fewer changes in direction. 40 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual BASIC OPERATION > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 40 2/14/2005 3:33:28 PM

SEA AND LAND MODES This section explains operation in the sea modes: Powerboat and Sailboat. To switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MODE button. 2. Use the Rocker key to select the mode you want to use and press ENTER. Initiating Navigation You can begin navigating to a point using several different methods. You can use the Navigate Menu, as discussed below. You can also use the Tracks and Routes pages in the Main Menu to begin navigation. Press the NAV key to open the Navigate Menu: Go To Point—allows you to select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu to navigate to. Navigate Route—allows you to select a route to navi- gate. You can also activate a saved route through the Routes page of the Main Menu. For information about routes, refer to the “Creating and Using Routes” sec- tion beginning on page 31. Navigate Track (TracBack)—allows you to select a saved track to navigate. You can also activate a saved track through the Tracks page of the Main Menu. For information about tracks, refer to the “Managing Your Tracks” section beginning on page 37. MOB (Man OverBoard)—press NAV again to cre- ate a Man OverBoard waypoint and navigate to that location. Navigate Menu Accessed by pressing NAV/MOB key 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 41 NAVIGATING IN THE SEA AND LAND MODES > INITIATING NAVIGATION 190-00507-00_0A.indd 41 2/14/2005 3:33:29 PM

1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the item you would like to navigate to on the Map page. 2. Press NAV. Go To appears in the list of options and is automatically highlighted. If you have selected an area of the map that is not a map feature, Go To MAP Point is listed. Select Go To or Go To MAP Point and press ENTER. Navigate Menu with Map Feature highlighted To go to a point using the Find Menu: 1. Press NAV to open the Navigate Menu. 2. Highlight Go To Point and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens. Find Menu 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the category you want to search and press ENTER. 4. From the results list, highlight the point you want to go to and press ENTER. 5. Highlight Go To on the information page and press ENTER to create a route to that point. 42 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual NAVIGATING IN THE SEA AND LAND MODES > INITIATING NAVIGATION 190-00507-00_0A.indd 42 2/14/2005 3:33:30 PM

Once you are actively navigating, you will see a ma- genta line that runs from your current location to the destination on the Map page. You can use many pages in the 76CS Plus to navigate to your destination, such as the Map, Compass, and Highway pages. Man OverBoard (MOB) The Man OverBoard function (MOB) lets you simul- taneously mark your present position and create a direct route back to that position for quick response in emergency situations. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key, or press the NAV/MOB key twice. 2. Press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB position. Once an MOB has been activated, an MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created, and the unit begins actively navigating to that point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and may be deleted like any other waypoint. Editing Your Route You can edit your Powerboat, Sailboat, or Off Road route on the map while you are navigating. To edit the route on the map: 1. Press NAV while you are navigating a route. 2. Highlight Edit Navigation and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to select the route and press ENTER. 4. Drag the route to the new location as shown to the right. Press ENTER. 5. If the Mark Waypoint page opens, edit the waypoint as desired, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Highlight the waypoint you just made on the map and press ENTER to add it to your route. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 until all desired points are added to the route. Press QUIT or PAGE when finished. Editing the route on the map 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 43 NAVIGATING IN THE SEA AND LAND MODES > NAVIGATING IN THE SEA MODES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 43 2/14/2005 3:33:30 PM

You can enter information about your vessel and set your home port using the Vessel Pro- file page. To enter vessel information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Vessel and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the New button and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to enter your vessel’s name or identifying information in the Current Vessel field. Press ENTER when finished. 5. Use the Rocker key to enter other information for the vessel, such as the registration number, home port (see the next page), and a symbol. To select a saved vessel: 1. From the Vessel page, use the Rocker key to highlight the Current Vessel field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker key to select the desired vessel and press ENTER. To edit or delete a saved vessel: 1. From the Vessel page, use the Rocker key to highlight the Current Vessel field and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the vessel you want to edit or delete and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to select the Edit or Delete button and press ENTER. If Edit is selected, use the Rocker key and ENTER to edit the profile. To change the position marker on the Map: 1. Highlight the Symbol field and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired symbol from the list and press ENTER. The symbol you select is displayed on the Map page in place of the standard position marker. 44 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual NAVIGATING IN THE SEA AND LAND MODES > NAVIGATING IN THE SEA MODES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 44 2/14/2005 3:33:31 PM

By setting your home port, you can easily create a route home using the Navigate to Home Port option in the Find Menu. Be sure to mark your home port as a waypoint before you “set” your home port. You can set a home port for each vessel profile. To set your home port: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Vessel and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Current Vessel field and press ENTER. 4. Select the vessel for which you want to set the home port and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the Home Port field and press ENTER. Press ENTER again to open the Find Menu. Find your home port using the Find Menu. Refer to “Finding an Item” beginning on page 16 for more information. 6. Highlight your Home Port in the search result list and press ENTER. 7. From the information page, highlight Use and press ENTER. Your Home Port is now set. Navigating to Your Home Port Once you have set you home port, you can navigate to it by pressing a few buttons. To navigate to your home port: 1. Press the NAV key. 2. Highlight Go To Point and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 3. Highlight Home Port and press ENTER. The 76CS Plus generates a route to your home port. If you do not have a home port set, the Vessel page opens for you to set your home port. NOTE: The Home Port feature is only available in the sea modes: Powerboat and Sailboat. The Home Port is not available in the Automotive and Off Road modes. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 45 NAVIGATING IN THE SEA AND LAND MODES > NAVIGATING IN THE SEA MODES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 45 2/14/2005 3:33:31 PM

After you initiate navigation, your 76CS Plus leads you to your destination using several pages. To switch modes: 1. Press and hold the PAGE/MODE key. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight the mode you want to use and press ENTER. Following an Automotive Route Any time you begin a route to a destination in Au- tomotive mode, the 76CS Plus generates a turn-by- turn route so you can drive to your destination. These routes are not saved automatically; you must create the route using the Routes page in Automotive mode for the turn-by-turn route to be saved. Saved routes with more than 50 waypoints cannot be navigated in Automotive mode. Track Your Progress with the Map page You can track the progress of your route on the Map page. Your route is shown with a magenta line. The next turn is displayed in the top bar on the Map page. Map Page displaying your route The Turn Preview page displays your next turn. See Your Next Turn The Next Turn page automatically opens before you need to turn. The page displays the turn on a map as well as the distance and time left before the turn. 46 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual NAVIGATING IN THE SEA AND LAND MODES > NAVIGATING IN THE LAND MODES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 46 2/14/2005 3:33:32 PM

The Active Route page lists all of the turns in your route. You can then view each turn on a map display. To view the turns in your route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Routes and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Active button and press ENTER. The Active Route page opens displaying the turns in the route. 4. To view the Turn Preview page for a turn, highlight the turn in the list and press ENTER. 5. To view other turns, press the Rocker key Up or Down to scroll through the turns in order. 6. To return to the Active Route page, press QUIT. You can stop navigation, recalculate the route, and show arrival times using the options menu. Press MENU to open the options menu. Following an Off Road Route Following a route in Off Road mode is very similar to following a route in Powerboat mode. You can use the Map page and other data pages to track your progress. See Your Route on the Map page You can track the progress of your route on the Map page. Your route is shown with a magenta line. For more information, see the next page. View Your Heading with the Compass Page Use the Compass page to get to your destination. When the pointer is pointing straight up, you are heading directly to your destination. For more infor- mation, see page 52. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 47 NAVIGATING IN THE SEA AND LAND MODES > NAVIGATING IN THE LAND MODES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 47 2/14/2005 3:33:33 PM

sequence. For information about changing the default page sequence, refer to page 80. Map Page The 76CS Plus features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map page displays map information (digital cartog- raphy) that includes navaids, lakes, rivers, coastlines, cities, and highways. Use the dedicated zoom keys (IN and OUT) to adjust the Map page scale. Two basic map operating modes, position mode and pan mode, determine what part of the map is shown. Position mode pans the map to keep your present position in the display area. The position marker shows your position on the Map page. The 76CS Plus always powers up in position mode, with the last known location centered on the map. When you press the Rocker key, the 76CS Plus enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the display area. Data fields appear on the top of the screen. The data fields can be configured to display different informa- tion. You can also add additional data fields to the page or select a full screen map without data fields. Map Page Data Fields Map Scale Current Location Route Map Orientation You can orient the Map page two ways: North Up ori- ents the map like a paper map, while Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel. When using Track Up, the North arrow indicates the orientation of the map. Refer to page 79 to change the map orientation. 48 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 48 2/14/2005 3:33:33 PM

The map display has 28 available zoom scales ranging from 20 ft to 800 nm (20 ft to 800 mi or 5 m to 1200 km). The map scale is controlled by the IN and OUT keys, with the current scale displayed at the bottom right of the data window. NOTE: The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar ( ) to the other. To select a map scale (zoom in and out): • Press the OUT key to zoom out. • Press the IN key to zoom in. The system has a built-in worldwide database, with more detailed coverage available through the use of optional BlueChart or MapSource data. The 76CS Plus displays cartography as long as chart information is available for the zoom scale you have selected. Map coverage conforms to the following conditions: • Cartography is displayed when the selected zoom scale is covered by either the internal basemap or other MapSource data loaded onto the unit. • When the selected zoom scale is covered by both the internal database and map information, the cartography with the best resolution is dis- played. • When the selected zoom scale exceeds the reso- lution of the data in use, “overzoom” appears below the map scale. No additional data is available • When external data (such as MapSource data) is used, “mapsource” appears below the scale. Using detailed maps loaded in the unit 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 49 MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 49 2/14/2005 3:33:33 PM

The panning arrow allows you 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 may not be visible on the display screen when you pan the map. To pan the map: Press Up, Down, Right, or Left on the Rocker key. The panning arrow moves the map so you can view different parts of the map. Panning the Map Map feature highlighted Panning Arrow data window: Shows the distance and bearing from your present location and arrow’s position coordinates. As you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your present position to the arrow appears in the data window, along with the arrow’s position coordinates. When you zoom in pan mode, the arrow stays cen- tered on the screen. The arrow’s coordinates appear in the position field, and the distance and bearing from your present position update as you move the arrow. To re-center the map on your current position: When you are finished panning the Map, press QUIT. The map automatically moves to show your present location, and the unit returns to position mode. Use the arrow to select on-screen map features, which allows you to review a selected item directly from the map display. If you want to view the item’s informa- tion page, highlight the item on the map and press ENTER. The information page opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, view the item on the map, and go to the item. To search for items around the item you selected, press the NAV key 50 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 50 2/14/2005 3:33:34 PM

You can adjust the detail of the Map page while you are in Powerboat mode or Sailboat mode. To change the map detail shown on the Map page: 1. From the Map page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight Change Map Detail and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to adjust the slider; move the slider right to increase the detail shown on the Map page, or move it left to decrease the detail. 4. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Map Detail window. While in any mode, you can declutter the map display. Press MENU, select Declutter, and press ENTER. Or simply, press ENTER when nothing on the map is selected. “Declutter” appears below the map scale. Measuring Distance You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items. To measure bearing/distance: 1. From 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 display at your present position with REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the desired starting point and press ENTER. A push-pin marks the point. Measure Distance End point of measurement, labeled “REF” Push pin indicating the beginning point of the measurement Bearing and distance from the push pin to the REF arrow. 4. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure to. The bearing and distance are displayed. 5. Press QUIT when you are finished. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 51 MAIN PAGES > MAP PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 51 2/14/2005 3:33:34 PM

you to your destination with a graphic compass dis- play and a bearing pointer. Press PAGE or QUIT re- peatedly to display the Compass page. Compass Page Data Fields Compass Ring Bearing Pointer Bug Indicator A rotating “compass ring” shows your course over ground (track) while you are moving. Your present course over ground is indicated at the top of the com- pass 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 bearing “bug” on the outside of the compass ring. 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, then con- tinue in that direction. Setting up the Compass Page You can change the data fields and the layout of the Compass page. You can also display a Course Pointer with a course deviation indicator (CDI) scale. To show the course pointer: 1. Open the Compass page and press MENU. 2. Highlight Course Pointer and press ENTER. The Course Pointer with a Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) replaces the Bearing Pointer. If you drift away from your course (route), the pointer provides graphic indication of your drift (right or left). Move to the right or left to get back on course. 52 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 52 2/14/2005 3:33:34 PM

Course Pointer showing that you are slightly off course. Course Deviation Indicator Scale The course deviation (CDI) scale setting is adjustable for ±0.25, 1.25 or 5.0 (nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale deflection. The default setting is 1.25, which represents the distance from the center of the CDI to full left or right limits. The course devia- tion scale appears on the lower right corner of the compass To change the CDI scale: 1. With the Compass page displaying the Course Pointer, press MENU. 2. Highlight Set CDI Scale and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the desired scale and press ENTER. Using the Electronic Compass Your 76CS Plus uses an electronic compass that func- tions like a magnetic compass when you are station- ary. However, when you are moving, it uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your heading. When you stop, it again operates like a magnetic compass. You must calibrate the compass the first time you use the unit and after you install new batteries. Refer to page 7 for information about calibration. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 53 MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 53 2/14/2005 3:33:35 PM

appears in the Status Bar. When you manually turn the compass off, it stays off until you manually turn it on again. Your 76CS Plus will, however, use GPS information to track your heading if necessary. When not in use, turn the electronic compass off to conserve batteries. When the compass is off, the unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation. To turn the compass on and off: 1. Press and hold the QUIT key. 2. A message appears displaying the status of the compass (on or off). An icon appears in the Status Bar when the compass is on. Hold the 76CS Plus level to get an accurate Electronic Compass reading. A “Hold Level” reminder displays if you are not holding the Compass correctly, or if it is not calibrated. Using the Marine Timer The Marine Timer, specifically designed for sailboat racing, allows you to easily count up or down by specified time increments. As is common in sailboat racing, there is often a 5-minute warning countdown, followed by a 4-minute preparation countdown, and finally a one-minute final countdown. Then during the race, mariners may want to count up to keep track of their time. By default, all of these different count downs and count ups can easily be performed with the 76CS Plus by pressing a few buttons. You must change the Compass page layout to display and use the Marine Timer. To show the marine timer: 1. Press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly to open the Compass page. 2. Press MENU. 3. Highlight Set Up Page Layout and press ENTER. 4. Highlight 2 Data With Timer and press ENTER. 54 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 54 2/14/2005 3:33:35 PM

key up and down to adjust the count down time. To use the marine timer: 1. Press the Rocker key Up or Down to select the time you want to count. 2. Press ENTER to start the timer. 3. Press the Rocker key Up or Down during the timing to quickly select a different length of time. 4. Press ENTER to stop timing. 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 page in the Main Menu. To set the marine timer: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Timers and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Stop under Marine Timer and press ENTER to change the marine timer’s behavior. 4. Highlight the time field, press ENTER, and then use the Rocker key to enter a new time. TIP: Be sure that the Message Beep sound is on so you can hear the warnings for the timer. Refer to page 79 for more information. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 55 MAIN PAGES > COMPASS PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 55 2/14/2005 3:33:35 PM

graphic steering guidance to your destination as well as data field information about the route. Press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly to open the Highway page. Highway Page Data fields Zoom scale Your position Your route The top of the Highway page features user-selectable data fields displaying useful navigation information. The highway graphic displays your present position, your route, and any waypoints and route points that are visible. 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. Use the IN and OUT keys to adjust the zoom setting of the Highway page. You can change the layout of the Highway page and customize the data fields. See page 100 of the “Appendix” for a listing of the available data fields and their definitions. Also see page 76 for informa- tion about customizing the layout of the page. Press MENU to open the options menu to change the layout and data fields. 56 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual MAIN PAGES > HIGHWAY PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 56 2/14/2005 3:33:36 PM

The Tide Prediction Station page displays a graphi- cal chart of the tide station information over a 24-hour period. You can view information for different dates, times, and tide stations. Press the PAGE or QUIT key repeatedly to open the Tide Prediction Station page. Tide Predication Station Page High and Low tides Location Date The chart shows a 24-hour period of time, starting at midnight station time, with the time progressing from left to right. The solid vertical lines represent 4-hour increments; the dotted vertical lines represent 1-hour increments. The tide height is shown by the shaded area; higher tides are taller and lower tides are shorter. The bottom of the page indicates the station’s head- ing and distance from your current location. The top of the page displays the tide station and date being referenced. You can search for Tide Prediction Stations using the Marine category in the Find Menu. You can also save a station just as you would any other marine point. To view a tide chart for a different station: 1. From the Tide Prediction Station page, highlight the top field and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens showing the Tide Stations. 2. Press MENU and select Change Reference if desired. The list is then updated with stations near the location you selected on the map. 3. Select the desired station from the list and press ENTER. 4. The Tide Prediction Station page displays for the tide station you selected. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 57 MAIN PAGES > TIDE PREDICTION STATION PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 57 2/14/2005 3:33:36 PM

1. From the Tide page with the desired chart displayed, highlight the Date field and press ENTER. 2. Enter the desired date with the Rocker key and press ENTER. You can also use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to view information for another date. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit displays the chart for the selected date. To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MENU, highlight Use Today’s Date, and press ENTER. To scroll the chart: 1. From the Tide page with the desired chart displayed, press the Rocker key Down to select the chart. 2. Press the Rocker key Right or Left to scroll the chart. The time and height of the tide at the crosshairs is displayed in boxes, as shown. 3. To stop scrolling, press QUIT. Scrolling the Tide Chart Height of tide Time Crosshairs To view the high and low tides: 1. Open the Tide page and select the desired tide station and date. 2. Press MENU, highlight Show High/Lows, and press ENTER. The high and low tides are listed for the AM and PM hours. To view the chart again, press MENU, highlight Show Chart, and press ENTER. High and Low Tide Page 58 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual MAIN PAGES > TIDE PREDICTION STATION PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 58 2/14/2005 3:33:37 PM

The Sun & Moon page 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 & Moon information for any date or location. You can also use the play, fast forward, and stop buttons to view an animation of the Sun & Moon. To view Sun & Moon information for a different date or time: 1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the Date or Time field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker key to enter the desired date or time. You can use the IN and OUT keys to change the date. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit displays the sun and moon information for the date or time you selected. To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MENU, highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER. Sun & Moon Page Moon Phase Animation controls for the sky view Select the desired date, time, and location Location of the Sun and Moon in the sky view To view Sun & Moon information for a different location: 1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the Location field and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Use Find Menu or Use Map and press ENTER. 3. Select a point and press ENTER. 4. On the information page, highlight Use and press ENTER. The unit displays the sun and moon information for the location you selected. To use your current location, press ENTER, highlight Current Location, and press ENTER. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 59 MAIN PAGES > SUN & MOON PAGE 190-00507-00_0A.indd 59 2/14/2005 3:33:37 PM

and heading while you are traveling in either Power- boat mode or Sailboat mode. Press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly to open the Marine Log. Once you have established a GPS fix, the Marine Log records your position and heading and then records again every 30 minutes on the hour and half hour, by default. Up to 192 entries, or four days of entries, can be held in the log at one time. When the log is full, new entries are recorded over the oldest entries. To review an entry in the log: 1. Highlight the entry you want to review and press ENTER. The entry’s details page opens. 2. Highlight Map and press ENTER to view the location of this entry on a map. 3. Highlight OK and press ENTER to close the details page. TIP: When the log details page is open, press the Rocker key Down to view the details for the next entry in the log. While in a sea mode, you can change the record inter- val to better suit your needs. Generally, the 30 minute default interval setting is appropriate for most trips. If you are making a long trip, you may want to set the interval to 4 hours. To change the marine log record interval: 1. Highlight the top field and press ENTER. 2. Select the record interval from the list and press ENTER. You can manually record an entry at any time without interrupting the programmed record interval. To manually record a Marine Log entry: 1. Open the Marine Log and press MENU. 2. Highlight Add Log Entry and press ENTER. The date and time, and your track, speed, and position are recorded. Marine Log and Details 60 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual MAIN PAGES > MARINE LOG 190-00507-00_0A.indd 60 2/14/2005 3:33:37 PM

“Getting Satellite Signals” on pages 5 and 6. Position Data Page The Position Data page dis- plays important navigation data while navigating a route. By default, the page displays six user-selectable data fields, your current latitude and longitude, and the nearest point. Press PAGE or QUIT repeatedly to open the Position Data page. Open the Position Data page and press MENU to open the options menu. You can set up the layout of the page (Big Numbers or Small Numbers). You can also change the data fields. For an explanation of the data fields, refer to page 100. To reset the trip information: 1. Open the Position Data page. Press MENU, highlight Reset…, and press ENTER. 2. The Reset page opens. Highlight the item you want to reset and press ENTER to place a check mark in the box. 3. To select or unselect all items, highlight the button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER. 4. To reset the information you selected, highlight Apply and press ENTER. To change the nearest point type: 1. Open the Position Data page. Press MENU, highlight Change Nearest Type, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the desired point type and press ENTER. Position Data Page 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 61 MAIN PAGES > SATELLITE AND POSITION DATA PAGES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 61 2/14/2005 3:33:38 PM

will be useful to you as you plan trips and use your 76CS Plus. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. This section only contains the additional pages and features found in the Main Menu that have not been discussed yet. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. To view a particular page, highlight the page’s icon and press ENTER. Main Menu Using the Altimeter Your 76CS Plus contains a barometer that determines the ambient air pressure, or the pressure around you. Once a pressure reading has been obtained, you need to calibrate the barometric altimeter. Refer to page 7 to learn how to calibrate your altim- eter. For more information about using the Altim- eter, refer to the FAQ section of the Garmin Web site: http://www.garmin.com/support/faqs/. The Altimeter page provides you with a variety of elevation and pressure information. You must have an active track log to see the elevation profile. If you have cleared your track log, you will not be able to view your elevation profile. To clear the plot and start again, you must clear the Track Log. 62 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES > USING THE ALTIMETER 190-00507-00_0A.indd 62 2/14/2005 3:33:39 PM

elevation changes. You can change the profile display to show pressure changes. The bottom of the page displays the current elevation and your current rate of ascent or descent when moving. It can also display the ambient pressure and time of measurement. Altimeter Page showing the Pressure Plot Data fields Profile Plot Current Status Plotting Over Time or Distance By default, the Altimeter displays the changes in el- evation over distance. You can view the changes in el- evation over time: press MENU, highlight View Over Time, and press ENTER. Viewing Pressure Plots You can display changes in barometric pressure over time: press MENU, highlight View Pressure Plot, and press ENTER. After you have displayed the pressure plot, you can then view the ambient pressure or the barometer. You can only view the elevation plot over distance; you cannot view the pressure plot over distance. Adjusting the Zoom Ranges You can adjust the scale of the plot (zoom range). To adjust the graph’s scale: 1. Display the desired plot and press the Rocker key Up or Down to open the Zoom Ranges sliders. 2. Press the Rocker key Up or Down to adjust the vertical distance or pressure and Left or Right to adjust either the time or distance. 3. Press ENTER to return to the plot. The plot is redrawn with your specified zoom ranges. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 63 ADDITIONAL FEATURES > USING THE ALTIMETER 190-00507-00_0A.indd 63 2/14/2005 3:33:39 PM

sure profile to view data for any point along the plot. As the crosshairs move across the profile, the status window at the bottom of page changes to display the date, time, and altitude or pressure for the point at the crosshairs. You can then view the location at which the plot information was recorded on a map. To view points: 1. Display the plot and press the Rocker key Left or Right to show the red crosshairs. 2. Press the Rocker key Right or Left to scroll the crosshairs across the profile. Crosshairs Time, Date, and Pressure at Crosshairs If you are viewing points on the Elevation Plot, press ENTER to view the location of the crosshairs on the map. Press PAGE or QUIT to close the map. Resetting the Data You can reset the elevation data and the maximum el- evation data using the Reset page. To reset the elevation data: 1. Open the Altimeter or Position Data page and press MENU. Highlight Reset… and press ENTER. 2. The Reset page opens. Highlight the item you want to reset and press ENTER to place a check mark in the box. 3. To reset the information you selected, highlight Apply and press ENTER. Setting Up the Altimeter Press MENU, select Altimeter Setup, and press ENTER to setup the altimeter. You can turn on Auto Calibration and enable a fixed or variable elevation for the Barometer Mode. 64 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES > USING THE ALTIMETER 190-00507-00_0A.indd 64 2/14/2005 3:33:40 PM

You can set various timers using the Timers page. To open the Timers page, press MENU twice, select Timers from the Main Menu, and press ENTER. User—provides a user timer. Set the timer to Count Up or Count Down. You can also Reset the timer and turn it Off. To the right of this field, enter a time to use when counting up or down. Battery—allows you to turn on or off the battery use- ful life timer, and reset the timer when new batteries are installed. Marine—displayed on the Com- pass page. See page 55 for infor- mation about setting the marine timer. Since Midnight—the time the unit has been turned on since midnight. This will reset if you restore all of the unit’s settings to the defaults. See page 81. Setting Your Alarm Clock Another feature of your 76CS Plus is that you can set it as a alarm clock. When the alarm goes off, a tone sounds and a message appears on the screen. If your unit is off, it will auto- matically turn on when the alarm goes off. To set your alarm clock; 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Alarm Clock and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER to set the time using the Rocker key. When you have entered the proper time, press ENTER. 4. Highlight Alarm Mode and press ENTER. Select On and press ENTER. 5. Highlight Alarm Beep and press ENTER to select a new tone. Highlight Snooze and press ENTER to snooze the alarm for seven minutes. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 65 ADDITIONAL FEATURES > SETTING THE TIMERS AND ALARM CLOCK 190-00507-00_0A.indd 65 2/14/2005 3:33:41 PM

The Calendar displays sun and moon infor- mation for the selected day. You can also add points and routes to any date on the calendar. Highlight the arrows at the top of the page and press the Rocker key Right or Left to view a different week, day, or month. Press MENU to display the op- tions menu. To add a point to the calendar: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Calendar and press ENTER. Highlight the day to which you want to add the point. 3. Press MENU, highlight Add Point, and press ENTER. 4. Use the Find Menu to select the desired point. Press ENTER to view the point’s information page. 5. Highlight Use and press ENTER to add the point to the calendar. To add a route to the calendar: 1 Open the Calendar and highlight the day to which you want to add the route. 2. Press MENU, highlight Add Route, and press ENTER. 3. From the Saved Routes List, highlight the route you want to add and press MENU. 4. Highlight Add to Calendar and press ENTER. Week View The Week View provides sun rise and set times and an images of the moon phase. The entire week is visible. Days with points or routes added to them are high- lighted in green. Day View The Day View displays the same information as the week view, only one day at a time. Points and routes added to the day are listed. Month View The Month View provides many of the same elements as Day view, but the entire month is visible. Sunrise and set times for the selected date are shown. Calendar Page in Week View 66 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES > USING THE CALENDAR 190-00507-00_0A.indd 66 2/14/2005 3:33:41 PM

Alarms The Alarms page allows you to set navigation and sonar alarms. When an alarm goes off, the unit beeps five times and displays a message. To set an alarm: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Alarms and press ENTER. 3. Press the Rocker key Right or Left to open the Navigation or Sonar Alarms page. 4. Make the desired changes to the alarms. Navigation Alarms Next Turn—sets an alarm to indicate the next turn in a route. Select Dist or Time to enter a specific distance/time before you reach the next turn to sound the alarm. Arrival—sets an alarm to sound when you are a specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint. Off Course—sets an alarm if you are off your desired course. Place a check mark in the box and enter a dis- tance. Anchor Drag—sets an alarm to sound when you have exceeded a specified drift distance. Place a check mark in the box and enter a distance. Sonar Alarms Shallow Water/Deep Water—sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is too shallow or deep. Place a check mark in the box and enter a distance. You must be receiving sonar NMEA data for this function to work. Speed Filter—allows the unit to average speed read- ings. If you select User, enter a time period to wait between speed readings. Changing the Speed Filter setting causes a sta- tus message to appear when you turn on the unit. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 67 ADDITIONAL FEATURES > SETTING NAVIGATION AND SONAR ALARMS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 67 2/14/2005 3:33:42 PM

You can use your 76CS Plus as a regular or scientific calculator. To use the calculator: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Calculator and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired button and press ENTER. 4. Continue pressing the buttons using the Rocker and ENTER keys until the calculation is complete. To use Scientific functions, press MENU, highlight Scientific and press ENTER. Using the Stopwatch You can use your 76CS Plus as a stopwatch and lap timer. You may also have the unit cre- ate a lap automatically based on distance. To use the stopwatch: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Stopwatch and press ENTER. 3. To start the stopwatch, highlight Start. Press ENTER. 4. To mark a lap, highlight Lap and press ENTER. 5. To stop the stopwatch, highlight Stop. Press ENTER. 6. To reset the stopwatch, highlight Reset and press ENTER. To create a lap automatically by distance: 1. Press MENU, highlight Lap by Distance and press ENTER. 2. Press MENU, highlight Set Lap Distance and press ENTER. 3. Enter the new value and units, and then press ENTER. Highlight OK and press ENTER. 68 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES > USING THE CALCULATOR AND STOPWATCH 190-00507-00_0A.indd 68 2/14/2005 3:33:43 PM

The Hunt & Fish page provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date. To display the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Hunt & Fish and press ENTER. To view Hunt & Fish information for a different date: 1. Highlight the Date field and press ENTER. 2. Use the Rocker key to change the digits of the date to the desired date. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit displays the information for the date you entered. To use the current date again, press MENU, highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER. To view Hunt & Fish information for a different location: 1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the Location field and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Use Map and press ENTER to use the Rocker key and the Map page to select a location. Or, highlight Use Find Menu and press ENTER to use the Find Menu to select the new location. The unit displays the Hunt & Fish information for the selected location. To use the current location, highlight the Location field. Press ENTER, highlight Current Location, and press ENTER. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 69 ADDITIONAL FEATURES > VIEWING HUNT & FISH INFORMATION 190-00507-00_0A.indd 69 2/14/2005 3:33:43 PM

ated by your 76CS Plus. Use the Rocker key to scroll through the entire list of messages on the Log. Use the Log Filter to display only the message types that you want to view. To view the messages: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Messages and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired message. Press ENTER to view detailed information about that message. To show/hide messages using the Log Filter: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Messages and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight Message Filters. By default all messages are displayed. Message Log Filter 4. Use the Rocker key to highlight the message you want to hide and press ENTER. The check mark is removed from the SHOW check box. 5. Highlight the message and press ENTER to show it again. 70 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES > VIEWING MESSAGES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 70 2/14/2005 3:33:44 PM

tainment feature. Several of these games use GPS as a component of the game. To select and play a game: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the Rocker key to select Games and press ENTER. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired game and press ENTER The game opens and displays a brief description. 4. Press ENTER to begin playing the game. 5. Press MENU, highlight Turn Sound Off, and press ENTER, if you want the sound off. IMPORTANT WARNING: Playing these games may distract your attention from observing objects in your path. When playing any of the games where you are moving about on a real playing field, use caution in selecting an area and ensure that it is free of haz- ards such a holes, obstructions, and vehicular traffic. Memory Race Memory Race is like playing the standard memory game with GPS; move around the field to discover what each card’s symbol is. Just as in the standard memory game, you must match the most symbols to win. Example of a symbol Unopened symbol To play Memory Race: 1. Highlight Memory Race from the Games Menu and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired Grid or Square Size, highlight Start, and press ENTER. 3. The game board opens. Move around an open area to move to each square. Press ENTER to view the square’s symbol. Remember it! 4. Repeat until you have matched all of the pairs. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 71 ADDITIONAL FEATURES > PLAYING GAMES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 71 2/14/2005 3:33:45 PM

screen and you must explore it to collect flags. The lower right corner of the screen displays how many flags you still need to find and the time elapsed. You can also orient the maze ahead of you and turn the sound off by pressing MENU. To play Virtua Maze: 1. Highlight Virtua Maze from the Games Menu and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired Maze Size and Difficulty, highlight Start, and press ENTER. 3. The game board opens. Move around the maze and collect the flags. 4. If desired, press MENU, select Cheat, and press ENTER to see the entire maze. You will be penalized five minutes and the timer will count seconds by 10 instead of 2. Press ENTER again to turn off the cheat mode. GekoSmak GekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as the player piece. You need to smack Gekos with a hammer to win! To play GekoSmak: 1. Highlight Virtua Maze from the Games Menu and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired Field Size, Difficulty, and map orientation. Then highlight Start, and press ENTER. 3. The game board opens. In measured rhythm, Gekos appear on the screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward the Geko and press the ENTER key to smack the Geko with a hammer. If you hit the Geko, an “!” dis- plays above the hammer, if not, just a hammer displays momentarily. 72 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES > PLAYING GAMES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 72 2/14/2005 3:33:45 PM

board collecting the flags as they appear. As you walk, your “tail” grows: don’t walk on it! You may travel anywhere on the screen but you can- not walk on your tail, or you will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also avoid the Skulls that chase after you. To play Nibbons: 1. Highlight Nibbons from the Games Menu and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired Field Size and Difficulty, highlight Start, and press ENTER. 3. The game board opens. Walk around the open area to collect the flags. Be careful of the skulls. 4. As you walk, your tail grows. Do not step on it, or you lose a life! Gekoids This game is all about blasting Gekoids and avoiding being hit by Gekoids. You can play this game moving around indoors or outdoors. To play Nibbons: 1. Highlight Nibbons from the Games Menu and press ENTER. 2. Select the desired Field Size, Location, map orientation—Northwards or Ship up (your ship always points up). 3. Highlight Start, and press ENTER. 4. The game board opens. Gekoids will start flying at you. Turn to face the Gekoid and press ENTER to fire. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 73 ADDITIONAL FEATURES > PLAYING GAMES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 73 2/14/2005 3:33:46 PM

you. If you fall into one of the pits while navigating a maze of platforms, your game is over. From time to time, you will be transported by slides to a different platform. If you fall into a pit, you lose. If you jump into the dragon, you lose. If you shoot an arrow and miss the dragon, you lose. Press MENU to read the Help file, turn the sound off, or quit the game (or press the QUIT key). Pit and Dragon Near Pit Near Dragon Near Safe Platform Slide You Dragon Arrow Pit To play Beast Hunt: 1. Highlight Beast Hunt from the Games Menu and press ENTER. 2. Read the directions on the prompt and then press ENTER 3. Select your Difficulty Level and press ENTER. Select the Visibility Level and press ENTER. 4. Use the Rocker key to jump from platform to platform. 5. To shoot an arrow, press ENTER and then use the Rocker key to point the arrow. Press ENTER to shoot. Example Beast Hunt Board 74 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual ADDITIONAL FEATURES > PLAYING GAMES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 74 2/14/2005 3:33:48 PM

Customize your unit using the Main Menu, the Setup Menu, and the page’s options menu. Changing some settings causes the System Settings page to appear af- ter you turn on the unit. Setting Up the System Customize how your 76CS Plus looks and sounds. Enabling Map Data Turn on maps that are loaded on your 76CS Plus unit. Map Family highlighted. Press ENTER to view the individual maps in the family. Map Information Page To enable map families: 1. Access the Map page and press MENU. 2. Highlight Map Information and press ENTER. The first page shows the Map Families stored on the unit and if they are enabled (shown). 3. To enable a Map Family, highlight the check box and press ENTER to place a check mark in the box. 4. Press QUIT to exit. To enable individual maps: 1. From the Map Information page, highlight a Map Family and press ENTER. 2. To enable a map, highlight the box next to the name, and press ENTER to place a check mark in the box. 3. To show or hide all maps, press MENU, select one of the options (Show All, Hide All, or Show Defaults), and press ENTER. 4. Press QUIT to exit. To view detailed information about an individual map, highlight the map name in the list and press ENTER. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 75 CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 75 2/14/2005 3:33:48 PM

Fields You can adjust how the following pages look on the screen and their data fields: Map, Compass, Highway, and Position Data pages. To set up the page layout: 1. Press PAGE or QUIT to display the page you want to change. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. 3. Highlight Set Up Page Layout and press ENTER. 4. Select the desired option and press ENTER. The options vary between the four usage modes and the page you are setting up. To change a data field: 1. Press PAGE or QUIT to display the page you want to change. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. 3. Highlight Change Data Fields and press ENTER 4. Highlight the data field you want to change and press ENTER. 5. Press Up or Down on the Rocker key to highlight the type of data you want to display and press ENTER. 6. Press QUIT to exit. Changing a Data Field 76 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 76 2/14/2005 3:33:49 PM

The Welcome Setup page allows you to enter information, such as your name and address, that the unit can display when it is turned on. This feature can be helpful if your unit is ever misplaced. To open the Welcome Setup page, press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. Select Welcome and press ENTER. Enter the desired information in the fields. You do not need to en- ter information in every field. To display this information at power up, highlight the box next to Show at Power-up. Press ENTER to place a check mark in the box. To hide the welcome information at power-up, remove the check mark from the box. To clear all of the information you have entered, press MENU and then press ENTER. Changing the System Settings To open System Setup, press MENU three times, highlight System, and press ENTER. Usage Mode—sets the unit to the desired mode. GPS—sets the unit to operate in Normal, Battery Saver, or Simulator mode (for practice ONLY). WAAS—disable and enable WAAS from this field. Battery Type—designates the battery type currently being used to power the unit. Text Language—sets the on- screen language. External Power Lost—allows you to select whether the unit remains on or turns off when ex- ternal power is removed. Show Status on Power up—displays system settings when you turn the unit on. Software Version—press MENU and ENTER to dis- play the unit’s software version. System Setup 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 77 CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 77 2/14/2005 3:33:49 PM

The Display Setup page allows you to set sev- eral features of the display, such as the color scheme. To view the Display page: 1. Press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. 2. Highlight Display and press ENTER. Display Setup Display Mode—sets the display to Daytime, Night- time, or Auto display mode. Select Auto to automati- cally switch from day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise. Daytime Color Scheme—selects the color scheme to use while the unit is in daytime mode. Nighttime Color Scheme—selects the color scheme to use while the unit is in nighttime mode. Backlight Timeout—sets the backlight to stay on once it is turned on, or to time out after a selected pe- riod of time has elapsed when using the battery. The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when ex- ternal power is used. Backlight Level—turns the backlight up or down. Press the Rocker key Up to increase the intensity or Down to decrease. Main Menu—enables the Main Menu to contain text and icons (default) or text labels only. Find Menu—enables the find Menu to contain text and icons (default) or text labels only. 78 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 78 2/14/2005 3:33:50 PM

The Tones Setup page allows you to custom- ize the sounds your 76CS Plus makes. To change the tones: 1. Press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. Highlight Tones and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the tone type you want to change and press ENTER. 3. Highlight a tone to hear what it sounds like. Press ENTER to select that tone. Tones Setup To mute all of the tones, place a check mark in the Mute box. Setting up the Map Page The Map Setup page allows you to adjust the way items are displayed on the Map page. To change a map setup option: 1. From the Map page, press MENU to open the options menu, highlight Set Up Map, and press ENTER. Or, press MENU three times, highlight Map, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the top field and press the Rocker key to the Left or Right to open the desired page (such as General). 3. Highlight the field you want to change and press ENTER. 4. Press Up or Down on the Rocker key to highlight the desired setting and press ENTER. 5. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 79 CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 79 2/14/2005 3:33:51 PM

The Page Sequence Setup page allows you to add and remove pages from the page sequence or rearrange the order of the sequence. Press PAGE or QUIT to scroll through the page se- quence. If you add a page from the Main Menu to the page sequence, that page no longer appears in the Main Menu. To change the page sequence: 1. Press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. 2. Use the Rocker key to select page Seq. and press ENTER. 3. To move a page in the order, highlight the page and press ENTER. Then select Move and press ENTER. Press the Rocker key Up or Down until the desired position is displayed and press ENTER. 4. To insert a new page in the order, highlight , and press ENTER. Select the page you want to add and press ENTER. Page Sequence Setup Highlight and press ENTER to add a page to the sequence. 5. To remove a page from the page sequence, highlight the page you want to remove and press ENTER. Select Remove and press ENTER. 6. Highlight Clear All and press ENTER to remove all pages but the Map page from the sequence. 7. Highlight Include All and press ENTER to include all pages in the sequence. To restore the page sequence to its original order, press MENU and then press ENTER. 80 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 80 2/14/2005 3:33:51 PM

The Time Setup page allows you to set the time format and zone. You can also set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving Time. To open the Time Setup page, press MENU three times, select Time, and press ENTER. The current time and date are displayed at the bottom of the page. Time Setup If the incorrect date is displayed, press MENU, high- light Set Date, and press ENTER. You will then be prompted to enter the current year. The 76CS Plus will use this information when gathering satellite data to display the correct date. Customizing the Units The Units Setup page allows you to customize measurement units for the entire system. To open the Units Setup page, press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. Select Units and press ENTER. Restoring Defaults Many pages allow you to restore the default settings (the original factory settings). To restore defaults: 1. Open the page you want to restore to the factory defaults. 2. Press MENU. 3. Highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER. To restore all of unit’s settings to the defaults, hold the PAGE and ENTER keys and turn on the unit. This will erase all user data, such as waypoints. Restoring Defaults 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 81 CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > SETTING UP THE SYSTEM 190-00507-00_0A.indd 81 2/14/2005 3:33:52 PM

You can change the way the 76CS Plus gener- ates routes and guides you to you destination in Automotive mode. To open the Routing Setup page, press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. Select Routing and press ENTER. Guidance Method—allows the unit to calculates routes based on the following criteria: • Prompted—you will be asked for your route generation preference before calculation. • Faster Time—calculates faster routes, but they may be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance—cal- culates routes with a shorter distance, but they may take longer to drive. Next Turn Pop-up—turns on or off the Next Turn pop-up window. Follow Road Options Off-Route Recalculation—determines whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating (Prompted); announces the automatic recalculation (Automatic - Announced); or recalculates silently and automati- cally (Automatic - Silent). Calculation Method—sets how the unit searches for the route. Calculate Routes for—optimizes route calculation for your vehicle type, as some roads have vehicle- based restrictions. Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. The unit uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other roads are available. 82 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > CUSTOMIZING THE ROUTING SETTINGS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 82 2/14/2005 3:33:53 PM

To open the Location Setup page, press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. Select Location and press ENTER. Refer to page 96 of the “Appendix” for more informa- tion about location formats and map datums. Also vis- it the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) at http://www.nima.mil. Changing the Position Format When you change the Position Format, you change the coordinate system in which a given position read- ing is displayed. The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute (hddd°mm.mmm). You should only change the po- sition format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a dif- ferent position format. Selecting a Different Map Datum Datums are used to describe geographic positions for surveying, mapping, and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit. You should only change the datum if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different datum. Changing the Map Datum causes a status message to appear when you turn on the unit. Setting the Map Datum. The default setting is WGS 84. The unit automatically chooses the best datum depending upon your chosen position format. WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors. When in doubt, use the default WGS 84 datum. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 83 CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > CHANGING THE LOCATION SETTINGS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 83 2/14/2005 3:33:53 PM

The Location Setup page also allows you to select a different heading. Changing the Heading causes a sta- tus message to appear when you turn on the unit. Setting the Heading. Auto Mag Var—(default) provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your current position. True—provides headings based upon a true north reference. Grid—provides headings based on a grid north refer- ence (and is used in conjunction with the grid position formats). User Mag Var—allows you to specify the magnetic variation at your current position and provides mag- netic north heading references based upon the varia- tion you enter. Enter the magnetic variation of your current position in the Magnetic Variation field if you have selected User Mag Var for the heading. WARNING: If User Mag Var is selected, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your present position. You must update the magnetic variation as your position changes. Failure to update this setting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. 84 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > CHANGING THE LOCATION SETTINGS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 84 2/14/2005 3:33:54 PM

The Interface Setup page allow you to control the input/output format used when connect- ing your unit to external devices. To open the Interface Setup, press MENU three times to open the Setup Menu. Highlight Setup and press ENTER. USB—displays whether is USB cable is connected to the 76CS Plus. Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following: • Garmin—the proprietary format used to exchange data with a PC or an- other Garmin 76CS Plus. Garmin Data Transfer is disabled when the USB is connected, and the unit automatically switches to USB format. • GARMIN DGPS—used to connect the 76CS Plus with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • NMEA In/NMEA Out—supports the input/ output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • Text Out—allows the unit to output simple text data that includes, data, time, position, and velocity. The Baud can be set to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600. • RTCM In—allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format. • RTCM In/NMEA Out—allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format and also provides NMEA 0183 version 3.01 output. • RTCM In/Text Out—allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format and also outputs simple text data that includes data, time, position, and velocity. • None—provides no interfacing capabilities. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 85 CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > CHANGING THE INTERFACE FORMAT 190-00507-00_0A.indd 85 2/14/2005 3:33:54 PM

Out format, you can control a differential beacon re- ceiver directly from your 76CS Plus. You can have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal, or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit, and the information will be used to tune the beacon receiver. If you use a DGPS receiver, WAAS capability is automatically turned off. To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1. Set the unit to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out. 2. Highlight the Beacon field and press ENTER. 3. Highlight Scan and press ENTER. The numbers in the Freq field change as the unit scans from 284 kHz to 325 kHz, 200 bit rate, then 100, at 6- second intervals. The Status field displays one of the following: • Tuning—the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning—the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving—the unit is receiving DGPS signals and is ready for operation. • Check Wiring—the unit is not making connec- tion with the DGPS receiver. To restart the scan: 1. Press MENU. 2. Highlight Restart Scan and press ENTER. To manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. Set the unit to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the Rocker key to highlight the Beacon field, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight User and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER, and enter a frequency or bit rate. Press ENTER when done. 86 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > CHANGING THE INTERFACE FORMAT 190-00507-00_0A.indd 86 2/14/2005 3:33:55 PM

(Signal to Noise Ratio) and Distance fields show data. The SNR range is 0 dB to 30 dB, with 30 being the best. The Distance field may or may not show data, depending upon the signal being broadcast from the DGPS site. The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the United States Coast Guard (or similar government agency in other countries), which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For DGPS trans- mitter problems or to find the most updated list of frequencies and coverage areas, contact your local USCG or visit their Web site at http://www.navcen .uscg.gov/. NMEA Output Setup If you are going to interface the 76CS Plus with an- other piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopi- lot), the unit needs to be set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds. If too many NMEA sentences are activated, the unit may take lon- ger than two seconds to update. 76CS Plus NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant): • Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GP- WPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 87 CUSTOMIZING YOUR 76CS PLUS > CHANGING THE INTERFACE FORMAT 190-00507-00_0A.indd 87 2/14/2005 3:33:55 PM

Weight: 7.6 ounces (216 g) with batteries Display: 1.5” W x 2.2” H, 256-color, high resolu- tion, transreflective TFT (160 x 240 pix- els) Backlit Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 Antenna: Built-in quad helix; MCX connector for remote antenna capability Compass: Accuracy: +/-5 degrees1 Resolution: 1 degree Altimeter: Accuracy: +/-10 feet1 Resolution: 1 foot Keypad: Nine multifunction backlit keys Operating Temperature Range: 5 to 158°F (-15 to 70°C)2 Performance Specifications Receiver: WAAS Enabled™, 12 parallel channel Acquisition Time: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate®: Approx. 5 minutes Update Rate: Once per second, continuous GPS Accuracy: Position: < 15 meters (49 feet), 95% typical3 Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state DGPS Accuracy: Position: 3–5 meters (10–16 feet), 95% typical4 Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state Dynamics: Performs to specifications to 6 g’s Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 2.3 RTCM SC-104 (for DGPS corrections) RS-232 and USB for PC interface 88 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 88 2/14/2005 3:33:55 PM

Battery Life: Up to 20 hours (typical use)5 External Power: Up to 36 VDC (12 Volt Adapter) Storage Specifications Data Storage Life: Indefinite; no memory battery required Map Storage: Internal, approximately 115 MB Specifications subject to change without notice. 1. Subject to proper user calibration. 2. The temperature rating of the unit may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. 3. Subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated. 4. WAAS accuracy in North America. (DGPS using Beacon Receiver.) 5. Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capac- ity as the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when operating the unit in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting, electronic compass, and audible tones significantly reduces battery life. Important Battery Information When replacing batteries, use only new or fully charged batteries. Do not mix Alkaline, NiMH or NiCAD batteries. Rechargeable batteries may typi- cally display less capacity than disposable batteries. Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not plan to use it for several months. Storing batteries in the unit for prolonged periods may result in leakage and damage to the battery compartment. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for proper care and disposal of used batteries. Do not incinerate used batteries, as internal materials may ignite with explo- sive violence. Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS, and beep tones significantly reduces battery life. To set backlighting intensity and timeout, see page 78. To disable WAAS, see page 6. To mute the beep tones, see page 79. 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 89 APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS 190-00507-00_0A.indd 89 2/14/2005 3:33:55 PM

the operation of the 76CS Plus. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically tested for use with Garmin products. Accessories offered by other manufacturers have not been tested or approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories could cause damage to the 76CS Plus and void the warranty. AC Adapter—provides cable to power the unit from any standard U.S.A. wall outlet. AC/PC Adapter—provides AC adapter for a standard U.S.A. outlet and a serial connector for data transfer. Auto Navigation Kit—provides the parts and map data to use the 76CS Plus in an automobile. GA 29, GA 29F, and GA 27C Antennas—Garmin remote antennas. Battery Pack—rechargeable, NiMH, AA battery kit, U.S.A. receptacle. Marine Mount Kit—allows installation on a boat. Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit—allows installation on bicycle handlebar. Power/Data Cable—allows you to connect the unit to the electrical system using the bare wires. Cigarette Lighter Adapter—provides cable to power the unit from an automobile cigarette lighter. PC Interface Cable—provides connection to a PC for data transfer. Carrying Case—protects the unit when not in use. MapSource Software CD-ROMs—offers several detailed mapping options that are compatible with the 76CS Plus, including City Select, BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, and Topo. 90 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 190-00507-00_0A.indd 90 2/14/2005 3:33:56 PM

connecting the 76CS Plus to auxiliary devices and us- ing xImage. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the 76CS Plus to an 10–32 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram to the right indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a ACG/3AG - 0.5 Amp fuse. Unit Power/Data Connector Data In: White Data Out: Brown Power(+): Red Ground(-): Black 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual 91 APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION 190-00507-00_0A.indd 91 2/14/2005 3:33:56 PM

Connect your 76CS Plus to your computer using the supplied USB cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface Cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port. NOTE: Fully install the Supplied Trip & Waypoint Manager software on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer. To connect your GPS to your computer: 1. Raise the rubber weather cap to expose the USB connector. Connect the small end of your cable to the USB connector on the back of the 76CS Plus. Refer to the illustration on page 1. 2. When using the supplied USB Data Cable, connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB data port (see below). USB Data Port When using a PC Interface Cable, connect the larger end of the cable to a serial communications port on your computer (see below). Serial Communications Port Information about USB Drivers The USB drivers should have been automatically installed when you installed the MapSource program that came with your 76CS Plus. When you initially connect the 76CS Plus to a USB port, your computer may prompt you to locate the destination of the driv- ers for the device. You only need to install the drivers once. After the drivers are installed, your computer will always detect your 76CS Plus when it is connect- ed. USB drivers may be updated periodically. You can fi nd these updates at www.garmin.com. 92 76CS Plus Owner’s Manual APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION 190-00507-00_0A.indd 92 2/14/2005 3:33:57 PM