GPSMAP® 78 Series Owner’S Manual

GPSMAP® 78 series owner’s manual

for use with the GPSMAP 78, GPSMAP 78S, and GPSMAP 78Sc All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided Garmin®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, and herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, GPSMAP® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose countries. HomePort™, BaseCamp™, ANT™, and without the express prior written consent of Garmin. ANT+™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its Garmin hereby grants permission to download a subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or without the express permission of Garmin. other electronic storage medium to be viewed and Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft to print one copy of this manual or of any revision Corporation in the United States and/or other hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy countries. Mac® is a registered trademarks of Apple of this manual must contain the complete text of Computer, Inc. microSD™ is a trademark of SanDisk this copyright notice and provided further that any or its subsidiaries. Other trademarks and trade unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual names are those of their respective owners. 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. Table of Contents Map...... 11 Compass...... 13 Getting Started...... 1 Using the Compass...... 13 Manual Conventions...... 1 Using Sight ‘N Go...... 14 Device Overview...... 2 Elevation Plot...... 15 Battery Information...... 3 Opening the Main Menu...... 16 Installing the Batteries...... 3 Trip Computer...... 16 Turning the Device On or Off...... 3 Main Menu Features and Acquiring Satellite Signals...... 3 Settings...... 16 Buttons...... 4 Geocaches...... 16 Navigating with Waypoints Share Wirelessly...... 17 and Routes...... 5 Proximity Alarms...... 17 Waypoints...... 5 Profile Change...... 18 Routes...... 6 Area Calculation...... 18 Additional Maps...... 8 Satellite...... 18 Additional Main Menu Tools...... 19 Tracks...... 9 About Tracks...... 9 Customizing Your Device. 19 Navigating a Saved Track...... 10 Customizing Data Fields...... 19 Data Field Options...... 20 Using the Main Pages...... 11 System Settings...... 23 Customizing the Data Fields.....11 Display Settings...... 24 Restoring Default Page Settings.11 Setting Up Tones...... 24 Marine Settings...... 24 About the Batteries...... 33 Setting up Marine Alarms...... 25 Buying Optional Accessories.... 34 Resetting Data...... 26 Using Optional Fitness Accessories. Changing the Page Sequence. 26 34 Customizing the Unit Settings.. 27 Data Management...... 35 Time Settings...... 27 Attaching the Wrist Strap...... 38 Position Format Settings...... 27 Caring for the Device...... 38 Altimeter Settings...... 28 Troubleshooting...... 39 Geocache Settings...... 29 Index...... 41 Routing Settings...... 29 Fitness...... 30 Profiles...... 30 Appendix...... 30 Registering Your Device...... 30 Updating the Software...... 31 Viewing Important Device Information...... 31 Contacting Garmin Product Support. 31 Using the Backlight...... 31 Specifications...... 32 Maximizing Battery Life...... 33 Getting Started Getting Started Manual Conventions When you are instructed to press  warning something, use the buttons on the unit. See the Important Safety and Product Use the Rocker to select something Information guide in the product box for in a list, and then press ENTER. See product warnings and other important page 5. information. The small arrows (>) used in the text When using your device the first time, indicate that you should select a series you should complete the following tasks of items in order, for example, “Select to set up the device and get to know the Delete > Yes.” basic features. 1 Install the batteries (page 3). 2 Turn on the device (page 3). 3 Acquire satellites (page 3). 4 Mark a waypoint (page 5). 5 Navigate a route (page 8). 6 Record a track (page 9). 7 Calibrate the compass (page 13).

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 1 Getting Started Device Overview

Internal MCX connector for antenna external GPS antenna (under weather cap) Serial port (under weather cap)

mini-USB port Buttons (under weather cap)

Battery Display compartment

microSD™ card slot (under batteries)

2 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started Battery Information Setting Your Language The device operates on two AA batteries. 1 Turn on the unit. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. 2 Use the Rocker to select a Use precharged NiMH or lithium language. batteries for best results (page 33). Acquiring Satellite Signals Installing the Batteries It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire 1 Slide the latch on the back of the signals. device, and remove the battery cover. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. Insert the batteries, observing 2 2 If necessary, turn on the device. polarity. 3 Wait while the device searches for satellites. A question mark flashes while the device determines your location. 4 Quickly press to open the backlight status page. 3 Replace the battery cover. The GPS bars indicate satellite strength. For best results, after you install new When the bars are green, the device has batteries, update the battery type in the acquired satellite signals. system settings (page 37). Turning the Device On or Off Press and hold .

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 3 Getting Started

Buttons QUIT Press QUIT to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. PAGE Press PAGE to scroll through the main pages (page 11). MENU Press MENU to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Press MENU twice to open the main menu (from any Button Description page). FIND/MOB Press FIND to open the ENTER/ Press ENTER to select search menu. MARK options and acknowledge Press and hold MOB (man messages. overboard function) to Press and hold MARK to store your current location save your current location as a waypoint and begin as a waypoint. navigation to that point.

Press and hold to turn the device on and off. Quickly press to open the backlight status page.

4 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Getting Started

Rocker Press up, down, right, and Navigating with left to select menu options and to move the map Waypoints and Routes cursor. + Press + to zoom in on the Waypoints map. Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. - Press - to zoom out on the map. Creating Waypoints 1 From any page, press and hold MARK. 2 Select Done. Navigating to a Waypoint Using the Search Menu You can use the search menu to quickly find waypoints, tracks, routes, and coordinates that you have saved. 1 From any page, press FIND. 2 Select Waypoints. 3 Select a waypoint. 4 Select Go.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 5 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Editing a Waypoint 4 Select a tide station. Before you can edit a waypoint, you must 5 Press MENU. create a waypoint. 6 Select Review Point. 1 From the main menu, select Tide times and heights are displayed Waypoint Manager. for the selected station. 2 Select a waypoint. 7 If necessary, select an option: 3 Select an attribute (such as the name • To view tide information for or location). another date, select MENU > 4 Enter the new information. Change Date. 5 Select Done. • To view the tide chart, select MENU > Show Chart. Deleting a Waypoint 1 From the main menu, select Routes Waypoint Manager. A route is a sequence of waypoints that 2 Select a waypoint. leads you to your final destination. 3 Press Menu. Creating a Route 4 Select Delete. 1 From the main menu, select Route Viewing Tide Information Planner > Create Route > Select 1 On the map, move the pointer to First Point. a location near which you want to 2 Select a category. search for tides. 3 Select the first point in the route. 2 Press FIND. 4 Select Use. 3 Select Tides. 6 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Navigating with Waypoints and Routes 5 Select Select Next Point. • Review—shows the point on the 6 Repeat steps 2–5 until the route is map. complete. • Move Down (or Up)—changes A route must contain at least two the order of the point on the points. route. 7 Press quit to save the route. • Insert—adds an additional point on the route. Editing the Name of a Route The additional point is inserted 1 From the main menu, select Route before the point you are editing. Planner. • Remove—removes the point 2 Select a route. from the route. 3 Select Change Name. Viewing a Route on the Map 4 Enter the new name. 1 From the main menu, select Route 5 Select Done. Planner. Editing a Route 2 Select a route. 1 From the main menu, select Route 3 Select View Map. Planner. Deleting a Route 2 Select a route. 1 From the main menu, select Route 3 Select Edit Route. Planner. 4 Select a point. 2 Select a route. 5 Select an option: 3 Select Delete Route.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 7 Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Navigating a Route Additional Maps 1 Press FIND. To purchase preloaded detailed map 2 Select Routes. data cards, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer. 3 Select a route. 4 Select Go. Finding an Address with City Navigator® Viewing the Active Route You can use optional City Navigator 1 From the main menu, select Active maps to search for addresses, cities, Route. and other locations. The detailed maps 2 Select a point in the route to view contain millions of points of interest, such additional details. as restaurants, hotels, and auto services. Stopping Navigation of a Route 1 Press FIND. 1 From any page, press FIND. 2 Select Addresses. 2 Select Stop Navigation. 3 Enter the country. 4 Enter the city or postal code. Navigating a Reverse Route NOTE: Not all map data provides 1 From the main menu, select Route postal code searching. Planner. 5 Select the city. 2 Select a route. 6 Enter the house number. 3 Select Reverse Route. 7 Enter the street. 4 Select the route again. 8 Select Go. 5 Select View Map. 6 Select Go.

8 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Navigating with Waypoints and Routes Finding Marine Services 2 Select Record, Do Not Show or 1 Press FIND. Record, Show On Map. 2 Select Marine Services. If you select Record, Show On Map, a line on the map indicates your Select a category. 3 track. 4 Select a destination. 3 Select Record Method. 5 Select Go. 4 Select an option: • Distance—records tracks at a Tracks specified distance. • Time–records tracks at a About Tracks specified time. Your Garmin device records a track log • Auto—records tracks at a while you are moving. You can save variable rate to create an these tracks and navigate to them later. optimum representation of your tracks. You can view archived or loaded tracks by selecting Track Manager from the 5 Select Recording Interval. main menu. 6 Select an option to record tracks more or less often. Managing Track Log Recording NOTE: Using the Most Often interval 1 From the main menu, select Setup > provides the most track detail and fills Tracks > Track Log. up the device memory quicker.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 9 Tracks Viewing the Current Track Deleting a Track The track being recorded is called the 1 From the main menu, select Track current track. Manager. 1 From the main menu, select Track 2 Select a track. Manager > Current Track. 3 Select Delete > Yes. 2 Select an option: • View Map—shows the current Navigating a Saved Track track on the map. You must record and save a track • Elevation Plot—shows the (page 10) before you can navigate using elevation plot (page 15) for the it. current track. 1 Press FIND. Saving the Current Track 2 Select Tracks. 1 From the main menu, select Track 3 Select a saved track. Manager > Current Track. 4 Select Go. 2 Select what you want to save: • Save Track—saves the entire active track. • Save Portion—allows you to select a portion of the current track to save. Clearing the Current Track From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Clear Current Track > Yes. 10 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Tracks Using the Main Pages Map The position icon represents your The information needed to operate this location on the map. As you travel, the device is found on the following pages: position icon moves and leaves a track map, compass, main menu, and trip log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols computer. also appear on the map. Customizing the Data Fields Changing the Map Orientation You can customize the data fields that 1 From the map, press MENU. appear on the main pages. For data field 2 Select Setup Map > Orientation. descriptions, see page 20. 3 Select an orientation: 1 From a main page, press meNu. • Select North Up to show north at 2 Select Change Data Fields. the top of the page. 3 Select a data field. • Select Track Up to show your 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. current direction of travel at the top of the page. Restoring Default Page • Select Automotive Mode to Settings show a perspective view. 1 From a main page, press meNu. 2 Select Restore Defaults. 3 Press enter.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 11 Using the Main Pages Measuring Distance • Guidance Text—allows you to select You can move the cursor around the map when to show guidance text on the to measure distance from the current map. location. • Advanced Map Setup 1 From the map, press MENU. ◦◦ Auto Zoom—automatically 2 Select Measure Distance. selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map. The device automatically begins When Off is selected, you must measuring from your current location. zoom in or out manually. 3 Move the cursor to a point you want ◦◦ Zoom Levels—map items to measure to. draw or appear at or below the The distance appears at the top of selected zoom level. the page. ◦◦ Text Size—allows you to select 4 Press quit to stop measuring. the text size for map items. Map Setup Options ◦◦ Detail—allows you to select the amount of map data displayed on From the map, press menu, and select the device. Setup Map. note: Higher detail settings may • Map Orientation—allows you to cause the map to redraw slowly. select how the map is displayed (page 11). • Shaded Relief—shows detail relief on the map (if available) or turns off shading. • Map Information—allows you to enable or disable the maps currently

12 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Using the Main Pages loaded on the device. To purchase You should calibrate the compass after additional maps, see page 34. moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or changing the Compass batteries. When navigating to a destination, 1 From the compass, press MENU. the bearing pointer points to your 2 Select Calibrate Compass > Start. destination, regardless of the direction Follow the on-screen instructions. you are moving. When the bearing 3 pointer points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling Using the Compass directly toward your destination. If it You can use the compass to navigate an points any other direction, turn toward active route. that direction until the arrow is pointing 1 Press page. toward the top of the compass. 2 Hold the device level. Calibrating the Compass 3 Follow the bearing pointer to your notice destination. Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. Do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines. note: The three-axis compass is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 13 Using the Main Pages Using Sight ‘N Go ◦◦ Numeric Degrees—sets the NOTE: Sight ‘N Go is available only with compass reading to degrees the GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. (0°–359°). You can point the device at an object in ◦◦ Mils—sets the compass reading the distance, such as a lighthouse, lock to mils (0 mils–6399 mils). in the direction, and then navigate to the • North Reference—sets the north object. reference of the compass: 1 From the main menu, select Sight ‘N ◦◦ True—sets true north as the Go. heading reference. 2 Point the device at an object. ◦◦ Magnetic—automatically sets 3 Select Lock Direction > Set Course. the magnetic declination for your location. 4 Use the compass to navigate to the object. ◦◦ Grid—sets grid north as the heading reference (0°). Compass Setup Options ◦◦ User—sets the magnetic From the compass, press menu, and variation value. select Setup Heading. • Go To Line/Pointer—allows you to • Display—shows the type of select how the course is displayed. directional heading on the compass: ◦◦ Bearing (Small/Large) indicates ◦◦ Directional Letters—sets the the direction to your destination. compass reading to directional ◦◦ Course indicates your letters (N, S, E, W). relationship to a course line leading to a destination.

14 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Using the Main Pages • Compass—allows you to switch • Change Plot Type—sets the type of from an electronic compass to a GPS data shown on the elevation plot: compass when you are traveling at a ◦◦ Elevation/Time—records higher rate of speed for a set period elevation changes over a period of time, or turns the compass off. of time. • Select To Begin—starts the ◦◦ Elevation/Distance—records compass calibration (page 13). elevation changes over a distance. Elevation Plot ◦◦ Barometric Pressure—records note: The elevation plot page is barometric pressure over a period available only with the GPSMAP 78S of time. and GPSMAP 78Sc. ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records Calibrating the Barometric ambient pressure changes over a Altimeter period of time. You can manually calibrate the • Adjust Zoom Ranges—adjusts the barometric altimeter if you know the zoom ranges shown on the elevation correct elevation or the correct pressure. plot page. 1 From the elevation plot, press menu. • Reset—resets the elevation plot data: 2 Select Calibrate Altimeter. ◦◦ Reset Trip Data—resets all trip Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 data. Elevation Plot Setup Options ◦◦ Delete All Waypoints—deletes From the elevation plot, press menu. all saved waypoints.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 15 Using the Main Pages ◦◦ Clear Current Track—deletes • Big Numbers—changes the size the track log. of the numbers shown on the trip ◦◦ Restore Defaults—restores the computer page. device to factory settings. • Change Dashboard—changes the Calibrate Altimeter—see page 15. theme and information displayed on the dashboard. Opening the Main Menu note: Your customized settings are The main menu gives you access to remembered by the dashboard, and setup screens including waypoints, will not be lost when you change tracks, and routes. See page 16 for main profiles (page 18). menu settings pages. From any page, press MENU twice. Main Menu Features and Trip Computer Settings The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, maximum speed, Geocaches trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. Geocaching is a type of treasure hunting, in which geocachers seek hidden Trip Computer Setup Options treasures using GPS coordinates posted From the trip computer, press menu. on the Internet by those hiding the • Reset—resets all the trip computer geocache. values to zero. For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.

16 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Using the Main Pages Downloading Geocaches Your device can send or receive data 1 Register your device (page 30). when connected to another compatible device. You must be within 10 feet 2 Connect your device to your (3 m) of the compatible Garmin device. computer (page 35). 3 Go to www.garmin.com/products Sending and Receiving Data /communicator. 1 From the main menu, select Share 4 Download the Garmin Communicator Wirelessly. plug in. 2 Select Send or Receive. 5 Go to www.garmin.com/geocache. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions to download geocaches to your device. Proximity Alarms Proximity alarms alert you when you are Navigating to a Geocache approaching a predetermined area. 1 From the main menu, select Geocaches. Setting a Proximity Alarm 2 Select Find a Geocache. 1 From the main menu, select Proximity Alarms. 3 Select a geocache. Select Create New. 4 Select Go. 2 3 Select a category. Share Wirelessly 4 Select a point. note: The share wirelessly feature is 5 Select Use. available only with the GPSMAP 78S 6 Enter a radius. and GPSMAP 78Sc. 7 Select Done.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 17 Using the Main Pages Profile Change After you calculate the area, you can When you are using a profile and you save the track to your device and change change settings such as data fields, units the unit of measure. of measurement, or position settings, they are saved automatically as part of Satellite the profile you are using. The satellite page shows your current For more information about customizing location, GPS accuracy, satellite your profile, see page 30. locations, and signal strength. Setting a Profile Satellite Settings 1 From the main menu, select Profile From the satellite page, press menu. Change. • Use With GPS On—allows you to Your current profile is indicated on turn the GPS on and off. the page. • Track Up—indicates whether 2 Select a profile. satellites are shown with rings oriented with North toward the top of the screen or oriented with your Area Calculation current track toward the top of the Calculating the Size of an Area screen. 1 From the main menu, select Area • Single Color—allows you to Calculation > Start. select whether the satellite page is 2 Walk around the perimeter of the displayed in multicolor or single color. area you want to calculate. • Set Location On Map—allows you 3 Select Calculate when finished. to mark your current location on the map. This option is available only

18 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Main Menu Features and Settings when you turn off GPS. You can • Waypoint Averaging—allows you use this location to create routes or to refine a waypoint location with search for saved locations. multiple samples to achieve the • AutoLocate® Position—calculates most-accurate location possible. your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. Customizing Your Additional Main Menu Tools Device • Calendar—displays a calendar. • Calculator—displays a calculator. Customizing Data Fields • Sun and Moon—displays sunrise You can customize the data fields and sunset times along with the displayed on each main page. moon phase. 1 From a main page, press meNu. • Alarm Clock—sets an audible alarm. 2 Select Change Data Fields. If you are not currently using the Select a data field. device, you can set the device to turn 3 on at a specific time. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. • Hunt and Fish—displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location. • Stopwatch—allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 19 Main Menu Features and Settings Data Field Options Data Field Description ** Available only with the Bearing The direction from your GPSMAP 78S and GPSMAP 78Sc. current location to a destination. Data Field Description **Cadence Revolutions of the (cadence crank arm or strides Accuracy of GPS The margin of error for accessory per minute. your exact location. required) For example, your GPS location is Course The direction from your accurate to within +/- starting location to a 12 feet. destination. **Ambient The uncalibrated Depth The depth of the water. Pressure environmental Requires a connection pressure. to a NMEA 0183 depth-capable device **Ascent - The average vertical to acquire data Average distance of ascent. (page 24). **Ascent - The maximum ascent **Descent - The average vertical Maximum rate in feet/meters per Average distance of descent. minute. **Descent - The maximum descent **Ascent - Total The total elevation Maximum rate in feet/meter per distance ascended. minute. **Barometer The calibrated current **Descent - Total The total elevation pressure. distance descended. Battery Level The remaining battery Distance to Dest. The distance to your power. final destination.

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Data Field Description Data Field Description Distance to Next The remaining GPS Signal The strength of the distance to the next Strength GPS signal. waypoint on the route. Heading The direction you are Elevation The altitude of your moving. current location above **Heart Rate Your heart rate in beats or below sea level. (heart rate monitor per minute (bpm). **Elevation - The highest elevation required) Maximum reached. Location (lat/lon) Displays the current **Elevation - The lowest elevation position in the default Minimum reached. position format ETA at Destination The estimated time of regardless of the day you will reach your selected settings. . final destination. Location Displays the current ETA at Next The estimated time of (selected) position in the selected day you will reach the position format. next waypoint on the Odometer A running tally of route. distance traveled for Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal all trips. distance traveled to Off Course The distance to the left the change in vertical or the right by which distance. you have strayed from Glide Ratio To The glide ratio required the original path of Dest. to descend from travel. your current position and elevation to the destination elevation.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 21 Main Menu Features and Settings

Data Field Description Data Field Description Pointer The data field arrow Temperature - The temperature of points in the direction Water the water. Requires a of the next waypoint connection to a NMEA or turn. 0183 temperature- Speed The current rate of capable device to speed at which you acquire data (page 24). are moving since last Time of Day The current time of reset. day based on your Speed - Maximum The maximum speed time settings (format, reached since last time zone, and daylight reset. saving time). Speed - Moving The average speed Time to The estimated time Avg. of the device while Destination needed to reach your moving since last final destination. reset. Time to Next The estimated time Speed - Overall Your average speed needed until you reach Avg. since last reset. the next waypoint on the route. Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS To Course The direction in which position. you must move to return to the route. Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS Trip Odometer A running tally of the position. distance traveled since the last reset. Trip Time - Moving A running tally of time since the last reset.

22 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Customizing Your Device

Data Field Description Data Field Description Trip Time - The time spent not Waypoint at Next The next point on your Stopped moving since the last route. reset. Trip Time - Total A running tally of distance traveled since System Settings the last reset. From the main menu, select Setup > Turn The angle of difference System. (in degrees) between • GPS—sets the GPS to Normal, the bearing to your WAAS/EGNOS (Wide Area destination and your Augmentation System/European current course. L Geostationary Navigation Overlay means turn left. R Service), or Demo Mode (GPS off). means turn right. For information about WAAS, go to Velocity Made The speed at which www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas Good you are closing on a .html. destination along a route. • Language—sets the text language Vert. Speed to The measurement of on the device. Dest. your rate of ascent note: Changing the text language or descent to a does not change the language of predetermined altitude. user-entered data or map data, such Vertical Speed Your rate of altitude as street names. gain or loss over time. • Battery Type—allows you to select Waypoint at Dest. The last point on the type of battery you are using. a route to your destination.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 23 Customizing Your Device • Interface—sets the format of the • Colors—sets the colors used on the serial interface: device screens. ◦◦ Garmin Serial—Garmin • Main, Setup, Find Style—allows you proprietary format used to provide to select how the main menu, setup PVT protocol data. menu, and search menu appear. ◦◦ NMEA In/Out—provides standard • Screen Capture—allows you to take NMEA 0183 output and input. screen captures on the device. ◦◦ Text Out—provides simple ASCII text output of location and velocity Setting Up Tones information. Your Garmin device allows you to ◦◦ RTCM Radio Technical customize the key tones, message Commission for Maritime beeps, or turn off tones. Services—allows the device to From the main menu, select Setup accept DGPS Differential Global > Tones. Positioning System information from a device supplying RTCM Marine Settings data in an From the main menu, select Setup > SC-104 format. Marine. Display Settings • Marine Chart Mode—allows you to select a nautical chart or a fishing From the main menu, select Setup > chart: Display. ◦◦ Nautical—displays various map • Backlight Timeout—see page 33. features in different colors so • Battery Save—see page 33. that the marine POIs are more readable. The nautical chart 24 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Customizing Your Device reflects the drawing scheme of Setting up Marine Alarms paper charts. Setting the Anchor Drag Alarm ◦◦ Fishing—(requires marine maps) displays a detailed view of bottom You can set an alarm to sound when you contours and depth soundings. exceed a specified drift distance while Simplifies map presentation for anchored. optimal use while fishing. 1 From the main menu, select Setup > • Spot Soundings—allows you to turn Marine Settings. spot soundings on and set dangerous 2 Select Anchor Drag Alarm > On. depths. 3 Enter a distance. • Light Sectors—displays the sector 4 Select Done. in which a navigational light is visible. You can select On to show light Setting the Off Course Alarm sectors at all times, or you can select You can set an alarm to sound when you Auto to allow the chartplotter to are off course by a specified distance. automatically filter out light sectors From the main menu, select Setup > depending on the zoom level. 1 Marine Settings. • Symbol Set—allows you to show Select Off Course Alarm > On. NOAA or IALA symbols on the map. 2 Enter a distance. • Marine Alarm Setup—sets the 3 anchor drag alarm, off course alarm, 4 Select Done. deep water alarm, and shallow water alarm.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 25 Customizing Your Device Setting the Deep Water or Shallow Changing the Page Water Alarm Sequence 1 From the main menu, select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2 Select Shallow Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is less than the specified value. 3 Enter the depth that triggers the shallow water alarm. 4 Select Done. 5 Select Deep Water > On to set an alarm to sound when the depth is greater than the specified value. 1 From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 6 Enter the depth that triggers the deep water alarm. 2 Select a page. 7 Select Done. 3 Select Move. 4 Move the page up or down the list. Resetting Data 5 Press Enter. You can reset trip data, delete all Adding a Page waypoints, clear the current track, or restore default values. 1 From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. 1 From the main menu, select Setup > Reset. 2 Select Add Page. 2 Select an item to reset. 3 Select a page to add. 26 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Customizing Your Device Removing a Page Time Settings 1 From the main menu, select Setup > From the main menu, select Setup > Page Sequence. Time. 2 Select a page. • Time Format—allows you to select a 3 Select Remove. 12-hour or a 24-hour display time. 4 Press Enter. • Time Zone—allows you to select the time zone for the device. You Customizing the Unit can select Automatic to set the time zone automatically based on your Settings GPS position. You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, elevation, depth, Position Format Settings temperature, and pressure. Note: Do not change the position format 1 From the main menu, select Setup > or the map datum coordinate system Units. unless you are using a map or chart that 2 Select a setting. specifies a different position format. 3 Select a unit for the setting. From the main menu, select Setup > 4 Repeat steps 2–3 for each setting Position Format. you want to customize. • Position Format—sets the position format in which a given location reading appears.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 27 Customizing Your Device • Map Datum—sets the coordinate useful when you are watching for system on which the map is pressure fronts. structured. ◦◦ Save Always—records pressure • Map Spheroid—shows the data every 15 minutes, even coordinate system the device is when the device is turned off. using. The default coordinate system • Plot Type is WGS 84. ◦◦ Elevation/Time—records elevation changes over a period Altimeter Settings of time. From the main menu, select Setup > ◦◦ Elevation/Distance—records Altimeter. elevation changes over a • Auto Calibration—the altimeter to distance. self-calibrates each time you turn the ◦◦ Barometric Pressure—records device on. barometric pressure over a period • Barometer Mode of time. ◦◦ Variable Elevation—the ◦◦ Ambient Pressure—records barometer functions while you are ambient pressure changes over a moving. period of time. ◦◦ Fixed Elevation—the barometer functions while you are stationary. • Pressure Trending ◦◦ Save When Power On—records pressure data only when the device is turned on. This can be

28 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Customizing Your Device Geocache Settings • Calculates Routes for—allows you From the main menu, select Setup > to select a transportation method in Geocaches. order to optimize your route. • Geocache List—allows you to show • Lock On Road—locks the current the geocache list by names or codes. location marker on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map • Found Geocaches—allows you position accuracy (requires routable to enter the number of geocaches maps). found. • Off Road Transitions Routing Settings ◦◦ Auto—automatically routes you to the next point. From the main menu, select Setup > Routing. ◦◦ Manual—allows you to select Guidance Method—allows you to select the next point on the route by a guidance method for calculating your using the point on the active route route. page. ◦◦ Off Road—calculates point-to- ◦◦ Distance—routes you to the next point routes. point on the route when you are within a specified distance of your ◦◦ On Road For Time—calculates current point. on-road routes that require minimal time to drive. • Avoidance Setup—allows you to select the road type you want to ◦◦ On Road For Distance— avoid. calculates on-road routes that are shorter in distance.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 29 Customizing Your Device Fitness Editing a Profile Name For more information on optional fitness 1 From the main menu, select Setup > accessories, see page 34. Profiles. 2 Select a profile. Profiles 3 Select Edit Name. Profiles are a collection of settings that 4 Enter the new name. allow you to optimize your device from one type of use to another, such as 5 Select Done. moving from marine use to recreational Deleting a Profile use. 1 From the main menu, select Setup > You can select Marine, Recreational, or Profiles. save a custom profile for your device. 2 Select a profile. To change profiles, see page 18. 3 Select Delete. Saving a Custom Profile You can customize your settings for a particular activity or trip. After you have Appendix made all the changes, you must save them as a custom profile. Registering Your Device 1 From the main menu, select Setup > Help us better support you by completing Profiles. our online registration today. 2 Select Create New Profile > OK. • Go to http://my.garmin.com. • Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place.

30 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Customizing Your Device Updating the Software by phone at (913) 397.8200 or (800) You must connect the device to your 800.1020. computer to update the software • In the UK, contact Garmin (Europe) (page 35). Ltd. by phone at 0808 2380000. 1 Go to www.garmin.com • In Europe, go to www.garmin.com /products/webupdater. /support and click Contact 2 Follow the on-screen instructions. Support for in-country support information, or contact Garmin note: This does not erase any of your (Europe) Ltd. by phone at +44 (0) data or settings. 870.8501241. Viewing Important Device Using the Backlight Information The backlight is activated any time you You can view the unit ID, software press a button. Alerts and messages also version, and license agreement. activate the backlight. From the main menu, select Setup NOTE: To change the backlight settings, > About. see page 33. Press to turn on the backlight. Contacting Garmin Product Support You can contact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions about this product. • In the USA, go to www.garmin .com/support, or contact Garmin USA GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 31 Customizing Your Device

Specifications Battery type Two AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or Physical size 2.6 × 6.0 × 1.2 in. lithium) (W × H × D) (6.6 × 15.2 × 3.0 cm) See page 34. Weight 7.7 oz. (218.3 g) with Battery life Up to 20 hours, typical batteries usage Display 2.6 in. (66 mm) Operating From 5°F to 158°F (diagonal) temperature (from -15 to 70°C) Resolution 160 × 240 pixels, range See page 33. (W × H) backlit 65K color TFT display Radio 2.4 GHz/ANT+ wireless frequency/ communications Water Fully gasketed, protocol protocol resistance floatable, high impact plastic alloy, waterproof GPS accuracy < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% to IEC 529-IPX-7 typical use GPS is subject to Data storage Approximately 1.7 GB accuracy degradation No memory battery is to 100 m 2DRMS under required. the U.S. DoD imposed The GPSMAP 78S and Selective Availability 78Sc have a microSD (SA) Program when card slot for additional activated. data storage. DGPS From 10 to 16 ft. (from Computer USB and serial 3 to 5 m) 95% typical interface (WAAS accuracy in North America)

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Altimeter Accuracy: ± 10 ft. You can adjust the backlight brightness (± 3 m)* and decrease the backlight timeout to Resolution: 1 ft. (.3 m) maximize battery power. Range: from -2,000 ft. 1 Quickly press to open the to 30,000 ft. backlight status page. (from -610 to 9144 m) *Subject to proper user 2 Use the Rocker to adjust the calibration. brightness. Compass Accuracy: ± 2 degrees Adjusting the Backlight Timeout (± 5 degrees in extreme From the main menu, select Setup > Northern and Southern latitudes) Display > Backlight Timeout. *Resolution: 1 degree *Subject to proper user About the Batteries calibration. warning Maximizing Battery Life See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for Using the Battery Save Option product warnings and other important Use the battery save option to save information. battery power and prolong battery life. The temperature rating for the device From the main menu, select Setup > may exceed the usable range of some Display > Battery Save > On. batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Alkaline batteries Decreasing the Backlight lose a significant amount of their capacity Extensive use of screen backlighting as temperature decreases. Use lithium can significantly reduce battery life.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 33 Customizing Your Device batteries when operating the device in Using Optional Fitness below-freezing conditions. Accessories Selecting the Battery Type NOTE: The Fitness option is available only with the GPSMAP 78S and From the main menu, select Setup > 1 GPSMAP 78Sc. System > Battery Type. Before you can use the fitness accessory Select Alkaline, Lithium, or 2 with your device, you must install the Rechargeable NiMH. accessory according to the instructions Long-Term Storage that are included with the accessory. When you do not plan to use the device You can use optional fitness accessories for several months, remove the batteries. including a heart rate monitor or a Stored data is not lost when batteries are cadence sensor with your device. removed. These accessories use ANT+™ wireless technology to send data to the device. Buying Optional 1 Bring the device within range (3 m) of Accessories the ANT+ accessory. Go to http://buy.garmin.com, 2 From the main menu, select Setup or contact your Garmin dealer > Fitness. for information about optional 3 Select an option: accessories, preloaded map data • Select Heart Rate Monitor cards, fitness accessories, and > On. replacement parts. • Select Bike Cadence Sensor > On.

34 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Appendix You can view heart rate and cadence Data Management data by customizing your data fields note: The device is not compatible with (page 20). Windows® 95, 98, Me, or NT. It is also Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories not compatible with Mac® OS 10.3 and with Your Garmin Device earlier. • Verify that the ANT+ accessory is File Types compatible with your Garmin device. The device supports the following file • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory types: with your Garmin device, move 10 m • Files from BaseCamp™ or away from other ANT+ accessories. HomePort™. Go to www.garmin.com. • Bring the Garmin device within range • GPI custom POI files from the (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory. Garmin POI Loader. • After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically Installing a microSD Card recognizes the ANT+ accessory each You can purchase microSD memory time it is activated. This process cards from an electronics supplier, occurs automatically when you turn or purchase preloaded detailed map on the Garmin device and only takes data cards from your Garmin dealer. In a few seconds when the accessories addition to map and data storage, the are activated and functioning memory cards can be used to store files correctly. such as images, cartridges, geocaches, • When paired, your Garmin device routes, waypoints, and custom POIs. only receives data from your 1 Slide the latch on the back of the accessory, and you can go near other device, and remove the battery cover accessories. and the batteries. GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 35 Appendix 2 Slide down and pull out the metal 4 Replace the batteries and the battery cover. cover. 3 Align the metal contacts, and place Connecting the USB Cable the card in the slot. notice To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the mini-USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. 1 Connect the USB cable to a USB port on your computer. microSD card 2 Pull up the weather cap from the slot mini-USB port.

4 Push in and slide up the metal cover. 5 Replace the batteries and the battery cover. Removing a microSD Card 1 Slide down and pull out the metal cover. 2 Remove the card from the slot. 3 Push in and slide up the metal cover.

36 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Appendix Mini-USB Serial port Transferring Files to Your port under under Computer weather cap weather cap After you have connected the device to your computer, you can copy and paste files from your computer into the device drives/volumes. 1 Browse your computer for the file. Select the file. microSD 2 card slot 3 Select Edit > Copy. (inside battery 4 Open the “Garmin” or memory card compartment) drive/volume. 5 Select Edit > Paste. Deleting Files 3 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port. NOTICE Your device and micro SD card Your device memory contains important (optional) appear as removable system files and folders that should not drives in My Computer on Windows be deleted. computers and as mounted volumes Before you can delete files, you must on Mac computers. connect the device to your computer (page 35). 1 Open the “Garmin” drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 37 Appendix 3 Select the files. Caring for the Device 4 Press the Delete key on your NOTICE keyboard. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents Disconnecting the USB Cable that can damage plastic components. 1 Complete an action: Cleaning the Device • For Windows computers, click 1 Use a cloth dampened with a mild the eject icon in your system detergent solution. tray. 2 Wipe it dry. • For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash . Cleaning the Screen 2 Disconnect the device from your 1 Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. computer. 2 If necessary, use water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass lens cleaner. Attaching the Wrist Strap 3 Apply the liquid to the cloth, and 1 Place gently wipe the screen with the cloth. the loop of the wrist strap through the slot opening at the bottom of the device. 2 Route the strap through the loop and pull it tight.

38 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Appendix Troubleshooting Problem Solution The screen or buttons do 1. Remove the batteries. not respond. How do I 2. Reinstall the batteries. reset the device? Note: This does not erase any of your data or settings. I want to reset all the From the main menu, select Setup > Reset > Restore Defaults. customized settings back to the factory defaults. My device does not 1. Take your device out of parking garages and away from tall acquire satellite signals. buildings and trees. 2. Turn on the device. 3. Remain stationary for several minutes. The batteries do not last Decrease the backlight settings (page 33). long. How do I know my On the device, a screen appears showing the Garmin logo and device is in USB mass the USB symbol. On your computer, you should see a new storage mode? removable disk drive in My Computer on Windows computers and a mounted volume on Mac computers. My device is connected You may have loaded a corrupted file. to the computer, but it 1. Disconnect the device from your computer. will not go into mass 2. Turn off the device. storage mode. 3. Press and hold the Rocker while you connect the device to your computer. Continue pressing the Rocker for 10 seconds or until the device goes into mass storage mode.

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Problem Solution I cannot see any new If you have several network drives mapped on your computer, removable drives in my Windows may have trouble assigning drive letters to your list of drives. Garmin drives. See the Help file for your operating system to learn how to assign drive letters. I need replacement parts Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. or accessories. I want to buy an external Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer. GPS antenna.

40 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Index Index selecting the type 33 D storage 33 dashboard warnings 33 A change 16 beeps 24 data fields 11 accessories 34, 40 buttons 4 options 20 fitness 34 C data storage 32 microSD card 34 deleting acquiring satellite signals 39 calculator 19 files 37 active route 8 calendar 19 profiles 30 alarms calibrating routes 7 marine 25 altimeter 15 tracks 10 proximity 17 compass 15 waypoints 6 time 19 caring for the device 38 display altimeter long-term storage 34 backlight 31 calibrating 15 compass backlight timeout 24 plot type 28 calibrating 13 screen capture 24 settings 28 navigating 13 settings 24 ANT+ accessories 34 setup options 14 display settings area calculation 18 connecting backlight 33 AutoLocate 19 USB cable 36 downloading wireless accessories 34 software 31 B wirelessly 17 backlight 4, 31, 33 creating E BaseCamp 35 routes 6 editing batteries 20, 23, 32 waypoints 5 profiles 30 about 33 customizing routes 7 information 3 data fields 11 waypoints 6 installing 3 device settings 23–30 elevation plot 10, 15 maximizing life 33 profiles 30 barometric altimeter 15

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 41 Index reset 15 settings 16 tracks 10 setup 15 man overboard 4 ENTER button 4 map 11 P external antenna 2 changing orientation 11 PAGE button 4 datum 28 pages F detail 12 adding a page 26 FIND button 4, 5, 8, 9, 10 information 12 removing 27 fitness options 34 measuring distance 12 sequence 26 setup options 12 position format 27 G showing tracks 10 power button 3, 4, 31, 33 Garmin Product Support 31 viewing routes 7 profiles 18 geocaches 16, 29 map datum coordinate change 18 downloading 17 system 27 creating 30 navigating 17 marine settings 24–25 setting 18 settings 28 MARK button 4 proximity alarms 17 GPS signals 3, 18, 20, 21, MCX connector 2 32, 39 measuring Q system settings 23 area 18 QUIT button 4 turning off GPS 18 distance 12 MENU button 4, 11, 16, 19 R H microSD card 32, 34–36 recording HomePort 35 MOB button 4 tracks 9 hunting and fishing times 19 moonphase 19 registering your device 30 N reset L current track 26 language 3, 23 navigating data 26 compass 13 defaults 26 M routes 8 trip data 26 main menu to geocaches 17 waypoints 26 to waypoints 5 restoring default settings 11 42 GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual Index Rocker 5 T software 31 routes time USB cable 39 active route 8 alarms 19 connecting 36 avoidance 29 data fields 22 disconnecting 38 creating 6 settings 27 W deleting 7 stopwatch 19 editing 7 sunrise and sunset 19, waypoints editing name 7 22 averaging 19 guidance method 29 zone 27 creating 5 navigating 8 times deleting 6 settings 29 hunting and fishing 19 editting 6 navigating to 5 S tones 24 tracks wrist strap 38 satellite signals 3, 18, 20, about 9 Z 21, 32, 39 clearing current 10 AutoLocate 19 deleting 10 zooming 5, 12 system settings 23 navigating 10 zoom ranges 15 turning off GPS 18 recording 9 saving saving 10 tracks 10 viewing 10 search menu 4, 5 transferring files 37 Sight ‘N Go 14 using USB 37 software wirelessly 17 updating 31 trip computer 16 version 31 troubleshooting 39 specifications 32 stopwatch 19 U sun and moon times 19 unit ID 31 system settings 23 updating

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 43 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com.

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