Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto GPSMAP 76CSx del fabbricante Garmin
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GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual i I ntroductIon I ntroductIon Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx. Both use the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver . T ake a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box.
ii GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon t able of c ontents Introduction ........................................................ i Tips and Shortcuts ...............................................i Product Registration ......................
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual iii I ntroductIon Operating the GPSM�P 76CSx Understanding T erms Select —move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER key to select individual fields. Key —when you are directed to pr ess a key , press and quickly release the key .
iv GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual I ntroductIon Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury .
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 1 G ettInG s t arted Unit Overview Carry lanyard attachment slots Battery compartment cover External Data/ �uxiliary Power Port Internal antenna Interface keys �uxil.
2 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual G ettInG S t arted Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. Y ou can use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 40 for information on setting the battery type.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 3 G ettInG S t arted Using the GPSM�P 76CSx Keypad QUIT Key Press to cancel data entry or exit a page. ENTER/MARK Key Press and release to enter highlighted options, data or conrm on-screen messages. Press and hold at any time to mark your current location as a waypoint.
4 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual G ettInG S t arted T urning on the GPSM�P 76CSx T o turn the GPSM�P 76CSx on and off: Press and hold the POWER . Adjusting the Backlight T o adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key . 2.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 5 G ettInG S t arted Using the Status Bar At the top of each page, the status bar provides status information for several unit features.
6 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual G ettInG S t arted Using the Databases Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 76CSx. This data is loaded to the microSD Card already installed in the unit.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 7 B aSIc o pera tIon b asIc o pera tIon This section explains some of the more common operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 76CSx including using the Find Menu, creating and using waypoints, tracks, and routes. Creating and Using W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS.
8 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon Creating Waypoints Using the Map T o create a waypoint using the Map page: 1. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the map item you want to mark. 2. Press and quickly release ENTER/M�RK to capture the pointer location and open the information page for the map item.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 9 B aSIc o pera tIon T o calculate a location by averaging: 1. Find a location you want to calculate an average for , press M�RK > � vg to begin averaging. 2. Press Save . Projecting a Waypoint Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from one location to a new location.
10 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon T o clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: T o remove or review a single entry , press ENTER . T o remove all waypoints from the list, press MENU > Remove �ll . T o turn proximity alarms on or off: 1.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 1 1 B aSIc o pera tIon Using the Find Menu Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, geocaches, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP 76CSx basemap. Additional icons appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded to the unit.
12 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon Recent Finds The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50 items you have searched for or gone to recently . T o go to a recently found item: 1. Press FIND . 2. Select Recent Finds . List of recently found items Recent Finds icon 3.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 13 B aSIc o pera tIon Change Reference —point to a new location on the Map page using the pointer . Set Proximity —program an alarm to sound when you are within a specied radius of an item. See page 9 . Add T o Route —include this item on a new route or add it to an existing route.
14 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon Finding a Waypoint The W aypoints page contains a list of all saved waypoints. W aypoints are stored in alphanumeric order and are identied by an assigned symbol. T o nd a waypoint: 1. Press FIND .
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 15 B aSIc o pera tIon Finding a City Select Cities from the Find Menu to nd any city listed in the mapping data. T o nd a city: 1. Press FIND . 2. Select Cities . The Cities page shows a list of cities near your current location.
16 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon T o nd an address: 1. Press FIND . 2. Select �ddresses . NOTE: If your unit has a GPS x, the < Enter Region> eld is populated with your current region. Y ou do not have to specify a city in the <Enter City> , as the database has information for the entire region.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 17 B aSIc o pera tIon T o view the tide chart for another date: 1. From the T ide menu with the chart shown, select Date , and press ENTER . 2. Enter the date with the ROCKER . Y ou can also use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to view information for another date.
18 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon Using T racks The T racks feature creates an electronic bread crumb trail or “track log” on the Map page as you travel. The track log contains information about points along its path, including time, location, elevation, and depth (depth requires NMEA input, see page 41 ).
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 19 B aSIc o pera tIon Log T rack to Data Card — records the current track log to the microSD card in addition to the unit’ s internal memory . Using this option allows you to record a large number of track points (depending on the capacity of the microSD card.
20 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon 3. Use the USB cable to connect to your computer and then access the USB Mass Storage feature as explained on page 41 . Open the track logs using Garmin MapSource or another .gpx le- compatible application.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 21 B aSIc o pera tIon Begin marker End marker T rack Prole Page Elevation Distance from Begin and End points Navigating a Saved Track T o use the T racBack feature: 1. With the Saved T racks page for the track or the T rack Log open, select T racBack to show the track.
22 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that lead you to your nal destination. The GPSMAP 76CSx stores 50 routes with up to 250 points each. Create or modify a route using the Routes page, and add waypoints to a route.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 23 B aSIc o pera tIon Navigating a Route T o navigate a saved route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes . 2. Select a saved route > Navigate . 3. Select Follow Road or Off Road from the prompt. 4. T o stop navigating, press MENU > Stop Navigation .
24 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual B aSIc o pera tIon Editing a Route Use the Route page to edit, change the route name, and review route points. T o change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice > Routes . 2. Select a saved route > select the route name eld at the top of the Route page.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 25 M aIn p aGeS M aIn p aGes The GPSMAP 76CSx has six main pages: Satellite page, T rip Computer page, Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. Cycle through these pages by pressing the P AGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse.
26 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn p aGeS Satellite Page The Satellite page appears when you turn the unit on and shows the receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver ’ s current location. Satellite Page Options Use W ith GPS Off/On —enables you to turn the GPS receiver on or off.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 27 M aIn p aGeS ROCKER , the GPSMAP 76CSx enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area. When you are in pan mode, you can move the map pointer about the page to highlight and identify map items.
28 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn p aGeS Map Orientation There are two map orientations in the Map Setup option North Up orients the map like a paper map. T rack Up orients the map in the direction of travel. Map Page Options Stop (Resume) Navigation —stops/resumes navigation.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 29 M aIn p aGeS Measuring Distance T o measure distance between two points: 1. Press MENU > Measure Distance . An on- screen arrow appears on the map at your current location with REF below it. 2. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point you want to measure from), and press ENTER .
30 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn p aGeS Using the Electronic Compass When you press and hold P AGE on these units, the electronic compass turns of f and stays off until you press and hold P AGE again. The electronic compass functions like a magnetic compass when you are stationary .
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 31 M aIn p aGeS T o calibrate the electronic compass: 1. Press MENU > Calibrate Compass . 2. With Start selected, press ENTER , and follow on-screen directions for holding and turning the unit. A message appears notifying you to adjust your turning speed as needed.
32 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn p aGeS Sight ‘N Go Navigation T o use Sight ‘N Go to navigate: 1. Press MENU > Sight ‘N Go to start the feature. The compass ring with pointer is in-line with the sighting mark on the case. 2. Hold the unit at eye level and line up the two sighting marks with the distant object.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 33 M aIn p aGeS The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction to your destination from your current location. If you are using the course pointer option, and you dr.
34 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn p aGeS �ltimeter Page The Altimeter page shows you a prole of elevation changes over distance or time, or a prole of pressure changes over time.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 35 M aIn p aGeS Plot Over Time (Distance) These two measurement options (changes over a set period of time or changes over a set distance) apply only to the V iew Elevation Plot option. The V iew Pressure Plot option is measured by time.
36 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn p aGeS Adjusting the Zoom Ranges Set the Zoom Ranges for elevation, distance, or time when you use the V iew Elevation Plot. Zoom ranges for Elevation over distance plot Zoom ranges for Pressure over time plot T o adjust zoom ranges: 1.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 37 M aIn p aGeS 2. Use the ROCKER to scroll the cross hairs across the prole. As the cross hairs move across the prole, the status window at the bottom of the page changes to show the date, time, and altitude or pressure for the point.
38 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn p aGeS T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer page shows eight types of navigation data. Choosing Big Numbers arranges the page in three large data elds. T rip Computer Page Each data field is selectable and can contain one of many data information options.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 39 M aIn M enu M aIn M enu The Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. The time and date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU twice.
40 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn M enu Setup Menu T o access the Setup Menu: From the Main Menu, select Setup . System Setup Page T o access the System Setup: From the Setup Menu select System . GPS —choose on the GPS options other than Normal to save battery power .
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 41 M aIn M enu Interface Setup Page Use when connecting to a computer . T o access the Interface Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Interface .
42 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn M enu T ones Setup Page This setup page allows you to select a unique tone for each of the tone applications. (For proximity alarm tones, see page 10 .) Page Sequence Setup Add, remove, or reor der any of the Main pages.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 43 M aIn M enu Map Setup – General Page The Map Setup – General page contains the settings for Orientation, Below , Auto Zoom, Detail, and Lock On Road. Map Setup – General Page Orientation —selects how the map is shown.
44 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn M enu Map Setup – Points Page Use the Map Setup – Points page to set the map scale at which Map Points, User W aypoints, Street Label, and Land Cover appear on the Map page. Select Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 800 mi (50 m to 800 km).
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 45 M aIn M enu Marine Colors —toggles colors on or off. Spot Soundings —toggles spot soundings on or off. Light Sectors —select from On, Of f, and Auto. Symbol Set —select the symbol set to use (Auto, GARMIN, NOAA, International).
46 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn M enu Follow Road Options Off Route Recalculation —set whether the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted) or recalculates automatically . Y ou can turn off-route recalculation of f. Calculation Method —set how the unit searches for the route.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 47 M aIn M enu Time Setup T o access the Time Setup page: From the Setup Menu, select Time . Time Format —choose fr om 12-hour or 24- hour time format. Time Zone —set to one of the eight US T ime Zones, or 24 International Time Zones.
48 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual M aIn M enu Altimeter Setup T o setup the �ltimeter: 1. From Setup Menu, select �ltimeter . 2. Select the �uto Calibration eld to select on or off.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 49 a ppendIx a ppendIx Specications Physical Size: 6.2" H x 2.7" W x 1.4" D W eight: 7.6 ounces (216 g) w/batteries installed. Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution, transreective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting.
50 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual a ppendIx Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices. Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude).
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 51 a ppendIx Connecting Y our GPSM�P 76CSx to a Computer Y ou can connect your GPSMAP 76CSx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource program, T rip & W aypoint Manager , on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer .
52 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual a ppendIx Caring for the GPSM�P 76CSx The GPSMAP 76CSx case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit’ s outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry .
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 53 a ppendIx FCC Compliance This product has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE.
54 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual a ppendIx Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 55 a ppendIx International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit.
56 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual I ndex I ndex Symbols 2D navigation 5 3D navigation 5 � addresses 15 altimeter 34 calibrating 37 averaging a location 8 averaging location 8 B backlight 4 batteries.
GPSMAP 76CSx Owner ’s Manual 57 I ndex P Page key 3 plot over distance 35 plot over tme 35 point of interest 17 pojecting waypoints 9 Power key 3 preview turns 23 proximity alarms 10 proximity waypo.
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