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  • Page 1 GPSMAP 76CSx ® mapping gps owner’s manual GPSMAP 76CSx shown with optional MapSource ® data.
  • Page 2 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium...

  • Page 3: Tips And Shortcuts

    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. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the box.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Sun and Moon ... 48 Hunt & Fish ... 48 Games Menu ... 48 �ppendix ...49 Specifications ... 49 Interfacing ... 50 Connecting Your GPSM�P 76CSx to a Computer ... 51 Software License �greement ... 55 Index ...56 GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 5: Understanding Terms

    ROCKER, or use the In and Out keys. Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’ s memory. You can change the settings, and revert to the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Feld On-screen buttons Manual Conventions In this manual, when you are instructed to select an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text.

  • Page 6: Warnings

    Important Information MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Unit Overview �uxiliary GPS Internal �ntenna Connector antenna Battery compartment Interface keys cover Battery compartment locking D-ring External Data/ �uxiliary Power Port USB connector port Carry lanyard attachment slots GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 8 Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard The GPSMAP 76CSx operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit. You can use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. See page 40 for information on setting the battery type.

  • Page 9: Using The Gpsm�P 76Csx Keypad

    Press and Release to adjust the backlighting. QUIT Key Press to cancel data entry or exit a page. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual ettInG ROCKER Key Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or move the map panning arrow.

  • Page 10: Turning On The Gpsm�P 76Csx

    Initializing the GPS Receiver The first time you turn on your unit, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To receive satellite signals, you should be outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 11: Using The Status Bar

    Electronic compass icon ( ) appears when the electronic compass is turned on. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual On-Screen Messages When a significant event in the operation of the unit occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of the occurrence. In each case the condition is described and often a remedy provided.

  • Page 12: Using The Databases

    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 mcroSD card slot located n battery unit. With optional MapSource City Navigator data,...

  • Page 13: Basic Operation

    Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your current location creating a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your current location. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual To mark your current location: 1. Press and hold the ENTER/M�RK key until the Mark Waypoint page appears. A default three- digit name and symbol are assigned to the new waypoint.

  • Page 14: Creating Waypoints Using The Map

    5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a new location, and press ENTER. Averaging a Waypoint’s Location You can average a new waypoint location over time to produce a more accurate location. NOTE: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before you can average a waypoint’s location. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 15: Projecting A Waypoint

    4. Press MENU to open the Options menu. 5. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to open the Project Waypoint page. 6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected waypoint in the appropriate fields at the bottom of the page, and press QUIT when finished. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Proximity Waypoints Use the Proximity Waypoints page to define an alarm circle around a waypoint. Proximity icon...

  • Page 16: Man Overboard (Mob)

    To create a waypoint using the MOB feature: 1. Press and hold FIND/MOB to mark the MOB waypoint. 2. Press ENTER to open the Map page showing the path from your current location to the MOB point. Use the Compass page for additional guidance to the MOB point. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 17: Using The Find Menu

    The options menu for each category contains a submenu of search options. Select a category. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Find By Name Use Find By Name if you know the name of the location you want to find.

  • Page 18: Recent Finds

    See • Project Waypoint—create a new waypoint by entering bearing and distance from a referenced location. See • Find Near Here—return to the Find Menu to search for map items near the item. page page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 19 See the Appendix for information about downloading detailed maps. To find an item near another item: 1. Press FIND. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu. 3. Select an item in the Find list. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual 4. Press MENU, select Find Near Here. The Find Menu opens again with each category containing items near the item selected. 5. Select a category icon and press ENTER to open a Find list of items near the item. To find an item from another location on the map: 1. Press FIND.

  • Page 20: Finding A Waypoint

    4. Select Go To to navigate to the geocache location. When you navigate to a geocache, the Compass page changes to Geocache Navigation mode and any additional information about downloaded cache location is shown in the comment field. When a geocache is found, the unit marks the cache as found, logs an entry into the calendar, and provides an option that shows the nearest cache. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Finding An Interstate Exit

    Finding an Interstate Exit Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find an interstate exit. To find an interstate exit: 1. Press FIND. 2. Select Exits. A list of interstate exits near your location is shown. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual 3. Use the ROCKER to select an exit, and press ENTER. This page contains the exit description, a list of available services near the exit, and the distance and bearing from the exit to the highlighted service. 4. Select a service from the list, press ENTER. Finding an Address If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the Addresses icon on the Find Menu to find an address.

  • Page 22: Finding An Intersection

    The solid vertical lines represent 4 hour increments; the dotted vertical lines represent 1 hour increments. Enter the date for whch you want to vew the tde nformaton Heght of tde Tide Prediction Station GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 23: Searching For A Point Of Interest

    POI Loader and Custom Points of Interest You can create your own category for points of interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility available from the Garmin Web site www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/. Follow the Help instructions to use POI Loader.

  • Page 24: Using Tracks

    Auto allows you to choose from five intervals. • Interval—records a track according to the Record Method and Interval. Enter a specific distance, time, or frequency. • Color—select the color of the active track on the map. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 To save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2 Select Save. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 3. Select Yes to save the track. Track dstance Track color Saved Track Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual To save a portion of the track log: 1. Press MENU twice > Tracks. 2. Select Save. A message appears asking you if you want to save the entire track. 3. Select No to save only a portion of the track log. 4. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the point on the track line that you want to be the beginning point, and press ENTER. 5. Repeat to select an ending point. Select OK.

  • Page 26: Track Profiles

    Track Profiles A Track Elevation Profile is created from elevation readings or, when using Digital Elevation Model (DEM) maps. Refer to the Garmin Web site for information about these maps. To view a track profile: 1. Open the Saved Track page, and press MENU. 2. Highlight Profile. The beginning of the track is marked by a flag.

  • Page 27: Navigating A Saved Track

    3. Select Follow Road to route back to the point using available roadways, or select Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel. The Map page gives directions to the first turn on the track. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual 4. Move in the direction of the first turn. At the first turn, directions to the next turn are shown, and so on, until you reach your destination. 5. Press MENU > Stop Navigation to exit. To create a waypoint on a saved track: marker 1. With the saved track on the map, use the...

  • Page 28: Creating A Route

    Creating a Route Routing creates a sequence of waypoints that lead you to your final 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.

  • Page 29: Navigating A Route

    Select Off Road, to view only a list of route points. A “Calculating Route” message appears until the route calculation is complete. Your route appears as a magenta line overlaying the map. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual To preview the turns for an active route: 1. From the Routes page, select a saved route. 2. Select Navigate to begin navigation.

  • Page 30: Editing A Route

    • Delete Route—deletes the saved route. • Change Data Fields—select different values for the two data fields at the bottom of the page. • Restore Defaults—restore route settings to the factory default settings. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Main

    The GPSMAP 76CSx has six main pages: Satellite page, Trip Computer page, Map page, Compass page, Altimeter page, and the Main Menu. Cycle through these pages by pressing the PAGE key to move forward or pressing the QUIT key to reverse. Add additional pages by using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu.

  • Page 32: Satellite Page

    Position mode pans the map to keep your present location in the screen area. The position marker your travel on the Map page. When you press the GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual shows...

  • Page 33: Using Additional Map Data

    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.

  • Page 34: Map Orientation

    2. Select �lways Show, Never Show, or Show When Navigating. If you select Always Show, a guidance message always appears. If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance message shows until you select Stop Navigation. Setup Map page 42 for detailed instructions. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 35: Measuring Distance

    3. Move the arrow to the point you want to measure to. The distance between the two points is shown in the upper-right corner. Push pn ndcatng the begnnng pont of the measurement GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Compass Page The Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass and a bearing or course pointer. Bearng Ponter Measured...

  • Page 36: Calibrating The Electronic Compass

    Calibrating the Electronic Compass Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors when you first use the GPSMAP 76CSx. To ensure continued accuracy, calibrate after installing new batteries, after moving more than 100 miles (160 km), or experiencing a temperature change greater than 68º...

  • Page 37: Compass Page Options

    • A “Calibration Successful” message appears when finished. • If a “Calibration Failed” message appears, repeat the process. 3. Press ENTER to return to the Compass page. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Compass Page Options • Sight ‘N Go—navigate to an object within your sight. • Stop (Resume) Navigation—turns active navigation for a route or Go To on and off.

  • Page 38: Sight 'N Go Navigation

    If it points any direction other than up, turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing up and then continue in that direction. The bearing pointer points to the destination. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Data Fields

    Move to the right or left to get back on course. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual The Course Ponter ndcates your course of travel from your orgnal locaton and the dstance off course.

  • Page 40: Ltimeter Page

    • Reset—reset the elevation data and the maximum elevation data. • Calibrate Altimeter—if you know the correct elevation for your location, increase accuracy by using the Calibrate Altimeter option. • Restore Defaults—clears recorded data. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 41: Plot Over Time (Distance)

    Distance plot View Pressure/Elevation Plots Select the View Elevation Plot to plot elevation changes. Select View Pressure Plot to plot changes in barometric pressure. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual To view elevation or pressure plots: 1. Select the option you want from the Altimeter options menu to show the plot. 2. Adjust time and distance measurement using the Elevation Plot Zoom Ranges.

  • Page 42: Adjusting The Zoom Ranges

    Red crosshars plot Vew pont for an alttude plot To use the View Points option: 1. Press MENU > View Pressure Plot or View Elevation Plot to open the Plot page. Vew pont for a pressure plot GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Calibrating The Altimeter

    3. Highlight �pply, and press ENTER to reset the data fields. A confirmation message appears. Calibrating the Altimeter Because the GPSMAP 76CSx relies on the barometric pressure to determine the elevation and the pressure at any given elevation can fluctuate, calibrate the altimeter to increase its accuracy.

  • Page 44: Trip Computer Page

    Big Numbers—shows fewer fields with larger numbers. • Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of data you want to show in the data fields. • Restore Defaults—allows you to return the page to factory settings. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 45: Main Menu

    ENTER. Main Menu NOTE: If a page is added to the page sequence, the page icon does not appear on the Main Menu. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Tracks For more information, see page Route Page...

  • Page 46: Setup Menu

    Nighttime Color Scheme—set in Night mode to one of 10 color schemes. • Backlighting Timeout—choose from Stays On or delays of 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, or two minutes. • Backlight Intensity Level—use the slider to adjust the brightness. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 47 NONE—Provides no interfacing capabilities. USB Mass Storage—allows the microSD card to be used as a USB Mass Storage device. It also allows transfer of Track Log Data to Garmin MapSource. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual To activate USB Mass Storage for HCx...

  • Page 48: Page Sequence Setup

    Map page. To customize the Map Page display: 1. Press MENU > Setup Map. The top of the page contains icons for each setup page. 2. Use the ROCKER to select a page and to move up and down the feature fields on each page. General Ponts Informaton Tracks Text 3. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press ENTER to show the list of options for that feature. Each page has a sub-menu of general options. To access this menu, press MENU with the preferred setup page displayed. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Marne...
  • Page 49 Auto Zoom—zooms the map scale to include the beginning and ending points of a route. • Detail—selects the degree of map detail shown. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual • Lock On Road—locks the map pointer to display on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy.
  • Page 50 Press MENU to view options for displaying maps. Map Setup – Marine Page Use the Map Setup – Marine page to customize settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light sectors, and symbol sets. Map Setup – Marine Page GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 51: Routing Setup

    Use to customize the wayrouting functions behave. To access the Routing Setup Page: From the Setup Menu, select Routing > Follow Road Options. Routing Setup Page Follow Road Options GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Guidance Method—calculate routes based on: • Prompted—you are prompted to select a preference before the route is calculated. •...

  • Page 52: Follow Road Options

    Avoid—avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. Geocache Setup See the Garmin web site for information on geocache locations, log on to http://my.garmin.com, and click Go Geocaching. To setup the Geocache feature: 1. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache.

  • Page 53: Time Setup

    • Elevation (Vert. Speed)—sets the unit of measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or Meters (m/sec). GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual Depth—select the unit of measurement (Feet, • Fathoms, or Meters). • Pressure—sets the unit of measurement (Inches, Millibars, or Hectopascals).

  • Page 54: Proximity Waypoints

    To access the Sun and Moon Page: From the Main Menu, select Sun and Moon. Hunt & Fish To view predictions for a date and location: From the Main Menu, select Hunt & Fish to view the predictions for a different date. Select Date to open the on-screen keypad. For a location, select the Location field. Games Menu To open the Games Menu: From the Main Menu, select Games. GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 55: Ppendix

    Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7 Temp Range: 5 to 158 F (-15 to 70 *The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76CSx may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. Performance...

  • Page 56: Interfacing

    Ground(-) Data Out Unit Power/Data Port View The USB Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your GPSMAP 76CSx to a PC- compatible computer’s USB port. The Advanced NMEA Setup Interface Setup Page Optons Menu allows you to enable or dsable NMEA sentences, set waypont ID’s and the precson...

  • Page 57: Connecting Your Gpsm�P 76Csx To A Computer

    Connecting Your GPSM�P 76CSx to a Computer You can connect your GPSMAP 76CSx to your computer using either a serial port or USB connector cable. NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer.

  • Page 58: Cleaning The Screen

    Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 76CSx 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 are retained in the unit’s memory without the need...

  • Page 59: Industry Canada Compliance

    Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 76CSx is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76csx/. then select the Declaration of Conformity.

  • Page 60: Limited Warranty

    INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 61: Software License �Greement

    Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.

  • Page 62: Index

    Jumpmaster language lock on road log track to data card man overboard (MOB) map page options setup MapSource marine alarms setup measuring distance Menu key messages navigating routes saved tracks new location off road transition GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 63 USB mass storage navigating setup warranty water immersion satellite page 4, waypoints 7, saved tracks averaging location setup map creating Sight ‘N Go current location status bar GPSMAP 76CSx Owner’s Manual editing finding projecting proximity using zoom ranges 20, ndex...
  • Page 64 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. © 2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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