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Хорошее руководство по эксплуатации

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Как правило из-за нехватки времени и уверенности в отдельных функциональностях приобретенных устройств. К сожалению само подсоединение и запуск Garmin GPSMAP 276C это слишком мало. Инструкция заключает ряд отдельных указаний, касающихся функциональности, принципов безопасности, способов ухода (даже то, какие средства стоит использовать), возможных поломок Garmin GPSMAP 276C и способов решения проблем, возникающих во время использования. И наконец то, в инструкции можно найти адресные данные сайта Garmin, в случае отсутствия эффективности предлагаемых решений. Сейчас очень большой популярностью пользуются инструкции в форме интересных анимаций или видео материалов, которое лучше, чем брошюра воспринимаются пользователем. Такой вид инструкции позволяет пользователю просмотреть весь фильм, не пропуская спецификацию и сложные технические описания Garmin GPSMAP 276C, как это часто бывает в случае бумажной версии.

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    GPSMAP ® 276C chartplotting receiver owner’ s manual[...]

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    © Copyright 2004 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. T el. 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. T el. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68,[...]

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    I NTRODUCTION Preface Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 276C, which utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device. T ake a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the[...]

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    T able of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i Preface ...................................................................................... i About This Manual .......................................................................... i Care Information ................................[...]

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    Organizing W aypoints into Categories ......................................... 33 Deleting W aypoints ...................................................................... 34 Proximity Points ........................................................................... 35 Managing Y our T racks ......................................................[...]

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    W atch your T rip Data .................................................................... 64 See your Next T urn with the Current Route Page ........................ 64 Automotive Mode Pages and Features ...........................65 Map Page ................................................................................ 65 Current Route Page ..[...]

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    Adjustment Options ................................................................ 93 Resizing the Split Screen .............................................................. 95 Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page ............................................ 95 Setting up the Sonar ............................................................. 96 C[...]

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    Care Information T o resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 276C is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened [...]

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    G ETTING S T ARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 276C is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator—perfect for land or water . This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in basemap, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directio[...]

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    Charging the GPSMAP 276C Before using the unit, you may need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 276C. Simply plug the unit into an external power source to charge. Y ou can use the unit while it is charging. T o charge the unit’s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. Refer to the image on [...]

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    T urning On the GPSMAP 276C The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 276C, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 276C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world. Before you turn on the uni[...]

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    Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 276C, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS page is displayed while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 276C is getting satellite signals, the GPS page displays the status as “Acquiring [...]

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    GPS Page Receiver Status Field Sky view Signal Str ength Bars Power Sour ce Indicator The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars —the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. • Green signal str[...]

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    GPS Options Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Use the Rocker key to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu. GPS Page Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator —activates and deactivates simulator mode, which is particularly helpful when learning how to use your unit. W AAS On —enables W AAS capability . Refer to page 109 of the ?[...]

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    Learning about the Keypad Press the IN key to adjust the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail (zoom in). Press the OUT key to adjust the map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out). Press the P AGE key to cycle through the main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page. Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automo[...]

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    Using the GPSMAP 276C This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 276C. Understanding Features The GPSMAP 276C advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry . As you progress through this Owner ’ s Manual , you will be directed to press a specific key or[...]

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    Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options, use the Rocker key to highlight, select, or choose 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 numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. T o select and activate an option: 1. With any page disp[...]

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    T o enter data in a data field: 1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the desired data field and press ENTER to activate the field. 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 t[...]

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    Simulated Basic Navigation T o help you get to know your GPSMAP 276C, you can use the unit 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 Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. The following section describes how to[...]

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    Simulating Navigation The main purpose of using a GPS receiver is for navigating to a known position. T o get a feel for navigating with the GPSMAP 276C, it is a good idea to practice navigation in Simulator Mode. For this simulation we have set our location to the San Diego coast. T o find a marine destination: 1. Be sure the GPSMAP 276C is set t[...]

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    Now we will simulate navigation in the Automotive Mode. T o switch between Marine and Automotive Mode, press and hold the P AGE key . Use the Rocker key to select Automotive and press ENTER . T o find a land destination: 1. Be sure the GPSMAP 276C is set to Simulator Mode (see “Activating Simulator Mode”). 2. Press the FIND key . 3. Highlight [...]

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    B ASIC O PERA TION I N M ARINE M ODE This section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 276C, such as navigating to a destination. T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the P AGE button. 2. Use the Rocker key to select either Automotive or Marine and press ENTER . Marine Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 276C[...]

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    Navigating in Marine Mode There are several ways to begin navigating to a point: • Select a point on the map and press the NA V key . • Press the NA V key to activate a new route using the Find Menu, or activate a saved route or track. • Press the FIND key to search for a particular item and create a route to it. Marine Mode and Automotive Mo[...]

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    T o go to a highlighted map item: 1. Use the Rocker key to highlight the item you would like to navigate to on the Map page. 2. Press NA V . Go T o <point name> 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 T o MAP Point is listed. Select Go T o <point[...]

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    T o search for an item and route to it: 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 2. Using the Rocker key , highlight the desired category , such as Cities , and press ENTER . 3. Press ENTER and use the Rocker key to begin entering the letters contained in the item name. The list begins to sort by the items which contain the letters you are entering. Pr[...]

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    Finding an Item The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. T o open the Find Menu, press the FIND key . The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories: W aypoints, Cities, Exits, T ransportation, and T ide Stations. Additional categories are displayed depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSo[...]

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    T o find an item from another location: 1. From any page, press the FIND key . 2. Using the Rocker key , highlight the desired category from the list and press ENTER . 3. Press the MENU key to open the options menu. Find From Options Menu 4. Highlight Near Other and press ENTER . If you are actively following a route, you may also choose one of th[...]

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    Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. T o 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 in a tabbed format. Depending on the type of i[...]

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    Creating and Using Routes The GPSMAP 276C lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. Creating a Route Use the Route tab of the Main Menu to create routes. Routes can be created in two ways. The first way is to select waypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create th[...]

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    T o create a route graphically: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. Use the Rocker key to highlight the Route tab. 2. Press MENU to display the Route options menu. Select New Route and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the first blank slot in the Route List page and press MENU . Use the Rocker key to highlight Edit on Map and press ENTER . 4. U[...]

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    Editing a Route Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to edit, change the name, and review route points of a selected route. T o change the name of the route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight the Route tab. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight the name of the desired route and press ENTER . 3. With the Ro[...]

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    T o add points to the route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the Rocker key to select the Route tab. 2. Use the Rocker key to select the desired route and press ENTER . 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the spot in the route that you want to add the new point. (The new point is added before the highlighted route point.) Press MENU .[...]

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    Y ou can enter information about your trip so the GPSMAP 276C can estimate information about your trip, such as ET A and ETE. T o plan your route: 1. Open the Route Review page options menu. 2. Highlight Plan Route and press ENTER . Entering Speed and Fuel Flow for trip planning 3. Enter the desired data for Speed and Fuel Flow . Y ou also can ente[...]

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    Creating and Using W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPS. They are locations you may later want to return to, such as checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. Y ou can add waypoints to routes and even create a Go T o directly to the selected waypoint. Save your current location as a waypoin[...]

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    Creating W aypoints Using the Map Y ou can quickly create a waypoint using the Map page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you will see a highlighted description of that item. The GPSMAP 276C uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint. T o create a new waypoint using the Map pa[...]

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    Creating a W aypoint by Entering Coordinates Y ou 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. Y ou can manually change the location coordinates in the New W aypoint page to create a new waypoint or use the Create W aypoint se[...]

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    Reviewing a W aypoint Once you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify , review , rename, move, or delete it at any time through the W aypoint Review and W aypoint Edit Pages. These pages provide virtually the same information. For practical purposes, we will refer to these pages as the “W aypoint pages,” unless it is necessary to di[...]

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    Adding a W aypoint to a Route Append to Route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option is displayed when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route is displayed. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route destination. T o add a waypoint to the end of the rout[...]

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    Projecting a W aypoint Y ou can also create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. T o create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint using your favorite method (discussed in previous sections). The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint numb[...]

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    Editing a W aypoint The User Points tab displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory . From the User list, you may review , edit, rename, or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints. User Points T ab The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the bottom of the User Points tab, with the s[...]

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    Organizing W aypoints into Categories Y ou can organize your waypoints into categories, which can help when managing and using your waypoints. For example, you can create a “V acation” category that stores all of the waypoints you will use for your upcoming vacation. When the vacation is over , you can simply delete all the waypoints in that ca[...]

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    T o delete a category: 1. With the W aypoint Categories window open, highlight the category to delete. Press MENU . W aypoint Categories Options Menu 2. Select Delete Category and press ENTER . 3. Press ENTER again to finish deleting the category . Deleting W aypoints Y ou can delete waypoints from the waypoint list in the Points tab or from the W[...]

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    3. When deleting by symbol, highlight the symbol of the waypoint you want to delete and press ENTER . When deleting by category , select the category you want to delete from the list and press ENTER . 4. Highlight OK and press ENTER to confirm. Choose Cancel or press QUIT to exit without deleting. T o delete waypoints by distance: 1. From the User[...]

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    T o turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight Proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. 3. Use the Rocker key to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm and press ENTER . 4. Select the desired On or Off setting and press ENTER . T o [...]

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    Managing Y our T racks The GPSMAP 276C draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and position for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 276C gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you [...]

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    T o clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. 2. Highlight T rack , then highlight the Active tab to the right. 3. Select the Clear button and press ENTER . Clearing the track log 4. Highlight OK and press ENTER . Press QUIT to exit. T o save the entire track log: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight T ra[...]

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    Saved T racks The Saved tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved T ab Press MENU to open the Saved tab options menu: Review on Map —displays the highlighted track on the Map page. T racBack —navigates the track. Y ou can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse. Delete T rack —erases the [...]

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    Navigating a Saved T rack Y ou can save your track log to use later as a T racBack, which reduces your track log into a route with up to 300 turns. Once activated, a T racBack 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[...]

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    Following a Marine Route After you activate a route, the GPSMAP 276C automatically starts guiding you to the destination using a variety of tools and pages. See Y our Route on the Map Page Y ou can track the progress of your route on the Map page. Y our route is shown with a magenta line. For more information see the “Map Page” section beginnin[...]

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    See Y our Progress on the Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in Marine Mode, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, as well as the point name, Course, Distance, and several other fields of information. The active point is marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the list aut[...]

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    M ARINE M ODE P AGES AND F EA TURES This section discusses the major pages in Marine Mode, such as the Map and Compass pages, as well as some additional marine features, such as DSC and the marine timer . Map Page The GPSMAP 276C features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map page displays map information [...]

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    Zooming In and Out of the Map 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 r epr esents the distance fr om one end of the scale bar ( ) [...]

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    Panning the Map 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. T o pan the map: Press Up, Down, Right, or[...]

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    T o view details about an on-screen point: 1. Use the Rocker key to move the arrow to the desired waypoint or map item. If there are several items grouped closely together , zoom in closer for a better view . When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted on screen with the name and position displayed at the top of the screen, along wit[...]

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    Measuring Distance Y ou can measure the distance and bearing between two map items. T o measure the bearing/distance between two points: 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 ENT REF below it. 3. Move the[...]

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    Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass page guides you to your destination with a graphic compass display and a bearing pointer . Press P AGE repeatedly to display the Compass page. Compass Page in Marine Mode Rotating Compass Ring Bug Indicator Compass Arr ow Data Fields The middle of the page features a rotating “compass ring” tha[...]

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    Using the Marine Timer The Marine T imer , specifically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down by specified time increments. As is common in sail boat 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, ma[...]

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    Highway Page The Highway page is available in both Marine Mode and Automotive Mode, though it is not displayed by default in Automotive Mode. See the directions to the right to display the Highway page. Press P AGE repeatedly to open the Highway page. Highway Page When you are navigating, the Highway page provides digital and graphic steering guida[...]

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    Highway Page Options The Highway page options menu allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints and track are displayed on the screen. The data fields, located along the right side of the page, provide a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. The layout may also be changed to display additional data fields. T[...]

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    Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 276C, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, Course, Distance, and several other fields of information. The current destination point, the active point, is marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the list[...]

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    Position Data Page The Position Data page displays important navigation data while navigating a route in Marine Mode. By default, the page displays a compass ribbon, your current latitude and longitude, the current date and time, the location you are traveling from, and eight user - selectable data fields. The compass ribbon is displayed at the to[...]

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    DSC The DSC page of the Main Menu (Marine Mode only) allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 276C. Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners for two major operations: [...]

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    Receiving DSC Calls Each time you receive a Distress Call or Position Report, a review page opens—either a DSC Position Report page or a Distress Call page. Both pages contain identical fields to the DSC Entry Review page shown below . Each entry in the Call List and Log has a corresponding DSC Entry Review page. This page operates similarly to [...]

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    DSC Log When DSC calls are received, they are automatically stored in the Log, with the latest call at the top. The unit may store up to 100 calls; after 100 calls are received, the oldest log file is removed when a new call is received. Press MENU to sort the list and delete entries. DSC Log Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call After you [...]

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    New Directory Item Page Enter the MMSI number , Name, and a Comment (if desir ed) in the fields. Highlight OK and pr ess ENTER to save the Dir ectory Entry . After creating a New Directory Item, the name created is attached to that particular MMSI number . If you return to the Log, the new name is displayed under the corresponding MMSI number . An[...]

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    B ASIC O PERA TION I N A UTOMOTIVE M ODE This section discusses some of the more common Automotive operations you will perform with your GPSMAP 276C in Automotive Mode. Please note that many common operations, such as marking a waypoint and creating a route, are performed the same way as in Marine Mode. Refer to the Marine Mode sections for operati[...]

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    Navigating in Automotive Mode When you initiate navigation in Automotive Mode, the GPSMAP 276C automatically generates a turn-by-turn route. In some instances, you may need to select the Follow Roads option to generate a turn-by-turn route. Once you are actively navigating, you will see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to [...]

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    T o create a new route: 1. Press the NA V key to open the Navigate Menu. 2. Highlight New Route and press ENTER . 3. From the Find Menu, highlight W aypoints and press ENTER . (Y ou may also choose to go to other points, such as Cities or Tide Stations from this list. The steps vary only slightly from those listed for W aypoints.) 4. Select a waypo[...]

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    Following a Saved Route The Navigate Menu also allows you to follow a saved track or route. If you want to follow roads on your route, be sure that you press MENU and select Follow Roads on the Active Route page. T o follow a saved route in Automotive Mode: 1. Press the NA V key to open the Navigate Menu. 2. Highlight Navigate Route and press ENTER[...]

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    Editing Y our Route Once you are navigating a route, you can edit that route. Y ou can add areas and roads to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route. Y ou can also add stops along your trip, called via points. While navigating, press the NA V key to open the Navigate Menu, shown below . Navigate Menu in Automotive Mode While navig[...]

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    Creating a Detour If, while navigating a route, there is road construction or some other form of a detour , you can have your GPSMAP 276C create a detour route for you. T o create a Detour: 1. While navigating a course, press the NA V key . 2. Select Detour from the Navigate Menu. 3. Select the desired distance and press ENTER . The GPSMAP 276C wil[...]

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    Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 276C guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map page and Current Route page. T rack your Progress with the Map Page Y ou can track the progress of your route on the Map page. Y our route is shown with a magenta line. The next turn is displayed in the top bar on the Map page. Map Page Di[...]

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    A UTOMOTIVE M ODE P AGES AND F EA TURES This section discusses the major pages in Automotive Mode, such as the Map page, as well as some additional features, such as Routes and Points. For information about pages and features not discussed here, refer to the “Marine Mode Pages and Features” section. Map Page Refer to page 43 in Marine Mode Page[...]

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    Current Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 276C in Automotive Mode, the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top [...]

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    T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer page displays important data while navigating a route in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and other helpful data about your trip, such as average speed and moving time. T rip Computer Page Reset the T rip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 276C powere[...]

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    A DDITIONAL P AGES AND F EA TURES The Main Menu features some additional pages that will be useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 276C. 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. Pre[...]

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    Arrival —sets an alarm to sound when you are a specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint. Select Auto for the unit to provide an Arrival alarm at its discretion. Off Course —sets an alarm to sound when off your desired course. Select On , then enter a distance. Anchor Drag —sets an alarm to sound when you have exceeded a sp[...]

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    Using the Calendar The Calendar allows you to plan trips while also displaying sun and moon and hunting and fishing information for the day . T o add a route (or point) to the calendar: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Calendar from the vertical list of tabs. The current day is displayed in Day View . Calendar T ab in Day Vi[...]

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    V iewing Celestial Information The Celestial tab of the Main Menu displays tide information, sun and moon information, and hunting and fishing information. Y ou may display this data for your current position, a position from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you may select a different date and time, or use the current data. T o access the Ce[...]

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    T o view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the T ide tab, highlight the At field and press ENTER . The Find Menu opens showing the T ide Stations. 2. Press MENU and select Near Current Location , Near Current Route , Near Other (select another location using the map), or Near Destination if desired. The list is then updated with y[...]

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    Sun & Moon T ab The Sun & Moon tab provides you with sun rise/set and moon rise/set times. A graphic display of the moon phase is also displayed. Y ou may view Sun & Moon information for any date or location. Y ou can also use the play , fast forward, and stop buttons to view an animation of the Sun & Moon tab. T o view Sun & Mo[...]

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    Hunt & Fish T ab The Hunt & Fish tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date. T o display the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Celestial from the vertical list of tabs using the Rocker key . 3. Use the Rocker key[...]

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    V iewing Messages The Message tab of the Main Menu displays a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 276C. Use the Rocker key to scroll through the entire list of messages on the Log tab. Use the Log Filter tab to display only the message types that you want to view . T o view the messages: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight[...]

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    V iewing the T emperature NOTE: Y ou must be r eceiving pr oper sonar data fr om another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 Sounder Module, to view temperatur e information. The T emperature tab provides a visual graph of water temperature changes over a period of time. The graph reads from right to left so that the most recent temperature measured is[...]

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    C USTOMIZING Y OUR GPSMAP 276C The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Setting up the System T o customize how your GPSMAP 276C looks and sounds, adjust certain system settings in the Main Menu. Adding a Welcome Message The W elcome tab allows you to enter information, such as[...]

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    Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields Y ou can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: Map, Compass, Highway , Position Data, T rip Computer , and optional Sonar page. Y ou can adjust the data fields on all of those pages too. T o set up the page layout: 1. Press P AGE to display the page you want to change. 2. Press MENU to open the[...]

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    Additional Map Data Displayed Y ou can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 276C unit and data card. T o review/change map information: 1. Access the Map page and press MENU . 2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information and press ENTER . Data Card Information Page Map Family highlighted. Pr ess ENTER to view the individual [...]

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    Changing the Display The Display tab of the Main Menu allows you to set several features of the display , such as what pages to display in the Main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on. T o view the Display tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Display from the vertical list of tabs. Display T ab Color Mode —se[...]

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    Changing the Sounds The Sound tab of the Main Menu allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 276C makes to suit your needs. T o view the Sound tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Sound from the vertical list of tabs. Sound T ab Beeper —sets the beeper to chime during keypresses and alarms ( Key and Alarm ) or on Alar[...]

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    Changing the System Settings T o open the System tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select System from the row of tabs along the top of the page. System Setup T ab System Mode —sets the unit to operate in Normal mode, Battery Save r mode, or Simulator mode (for practice ONL Y). Usage Mode ?[...]

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    Setting the Timers T o open the T imers tab, press MENU twice, select Setup from the vertical tab list, and Timers from the row of tabs along the top. Timers T ab of the Setup T ab User —allows you to set the timer to Count Up or Count Down . Y ou can also Reset the timer and turn it Off . Enter a time to use when counting up or down to the right[...]

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    Customizing the Units The Units tab allows you to customize measurement units for the entire system. T o open the Units tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Units from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Units T ab Distance and Speed— select the unit to display your speed and dis[...]

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    Customizing the Routing and Guidance Settings Y ou can change the way the GPSMAP 276C generates routes in Automotive Mode. Y ou can also change the way the GPSMAP 276C guides you during navigation. Road Routing Settings T o open the Road Routing tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Road R[...]

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    Calculate Routes for —sets route calculation for the particular vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type, as some roads have vehicle-based restrictions. A void —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 w[...]

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    Changing the Location Settings T o open the Location tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Location from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Refer to the “Appendix” of this guide for more information about location formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery and Mapp[...]

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    Changing the Data Format The COM 1 and COM 2 tabs allow you to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices. T o open the COM 1 or COM 2 tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select COM 1 or COM 2 from the row of tabs along the top of the page. COM 1 T ab of [...]

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    If you select GARMIN DGPS or R TCM In/NMEA Out format, you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 276C using the COM tab. Y ou 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 . I[...]

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    When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (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 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 [...]

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    S ETTING UP AND U SING S ONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 276C when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20 Sounder Module Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you turn on your GPSMAP 276C, the Sounder Module automatically turns on. NOTE: Y ou MUST have [...]

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    Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 276C becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar page. If a GSD 20 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer , a “Sonar T urned Off” message appears across the Sonar page. If a GSD 20 is not attached, the Sonar page only appears when the unit i[...]

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    Adjusting the Sonar Page The Adjustment Menu allows direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar page. There are ten main adjustment options available: Range, Zoom, V iew , Gain, T arget Level, Whiteline, Frequency , Depth Line, Noise Reject, and Scroll. Use the Rocker and ENTER keys to make all adjustments. The curren[...]

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    • 2X Split —shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The right half of the display screen shows the complete sonar picture at its original scale. The left half shows a portion of the original picture at 1/2 depth scale. • 2X Zoom —displays the 2X zoomed picture on the full screen. • 4X Split —shows two reduced pictures, t[...]

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    Noise Reject —helps filter unwanted noise from the sonar display . The Noise Reject can be turned Off , set to Normal (automatically adjusts for optimum viewing) or to a fixed 1–100% setting. When setting the Noise Reject, remember that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to show fish or structures. Resizing the Split Screen Y ou[...]

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    Setting up the Sonar Use the Setup tab in the Main Menu to set up the Sonar page. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Sonar Setup from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar Setup T ab of the Main Menu Fish Symbols —select how the Sonar page displays underwate[...]

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    Calibrating the W ater Speed If you select T emp, Spd for the T ransducer option on the Sonar Setup tab, you also need to calibrate the water speed to ensure that the W ater Speed displayed on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water having little or no current. The unit automatically uses the GPS ground speed, if it is ava[...]

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    Setting up the Sonar Display Y ou can set up how the sonar information is displayed on the screen. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Sonar Display from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar Display Setup T ab Scale —select how and where you want the depth s[...]

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    Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of the water in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a structure, or a fish—sound is reflected back to the transducer . The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends [...]

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    T ransducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide a large coverage area for finding fish within a coverage width that is approximately 2/3 of the water depth. However , this also me[...]

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    Whiteline The GSD 20 Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom. Normally , a red line is used to show [...]

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    A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size: 5.7” W x 3.2” H x 1.9” D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) W eight: 13.6 oz (0.39 kg) Display: 3.75” diagonal (9.5 cm) T ransflective, 256-color display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy , waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7 T emp. Range: 5°F to 140°[...]

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    Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 276C, several optional accessories are available to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 276C. T o 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 44/0870.850[...]

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    Installation Information This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the GPSMAP 276C to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 276C to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diag[...]

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    Connecting Y our GPSMAP 276C to a Computer Y our GPSMAP 276C can be connected 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 MapSour ce pr ogram, T rip & W aypoint Manager , on your computer before c[...]

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    Using xImage for Customized W aypoint Icons xImage allows you to exchange images between your PC and your GPSMAP 276C. Y ou can download and save screen shots of any screen displayed on your unit. xImage also allows you to download customizable splash screens and waypoint symbols from compatible GPS units, customize them (if you have an image editi[...]

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    Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ASCII T ext Output, and R TCM SC-104 input (version 2.0). The following are the Approved Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV , GPGL[...]

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    Learning about GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the United States Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather[...]

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    • Using W AAS : W AAS capability is enabled and the unit is receiving W AAS corrections. • Check Beacon W iring : The DGPS setting is enabled in the Com 1 or 2 tab of the Main Menu but no DGPS device is detected. • No Beacon Signal : DGPS receiver is attached, but not transmitting R TCM data to GPS. • T uning Beacon : The receiver is tuning[...]

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    LORAN TD Setup LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the United States Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner , the system is used for ocea[...]

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    T o set up Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. 2. Use the Rocker key to highlight Setup on the vertical tab list. Then select Location from the row of horizontal tabs. 2. Using the Rocker key , highlight the Location Format field and press ENTER . Location T ab of the Setup T ab 3. Highlight Loran TD press EN[...]

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    Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums ar e based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What are a Map Datum and which should I use? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner . The datum is physically represented by a frame[...]

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    Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting. A non-emergency DSC Position Report allows mariners to exchange and dis[...]

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    How are MMSI assignments obtained? Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF , EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are not required to have a FCC ship station license. The FCC and Coast Guard have authorized some second and third party vendors to assign MMSI nu[...]

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    Messages Approaching T urn : Y ou are nearing a turn in a route. Arriving at Destination : Y ou are nearing your destination. Batteries Low : The battery needs to be rechar ged. Can’t Unlock Maps : No applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Database Error : Internal problem with the unit. Cont[...]

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    Data Field Options The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 276C. Accuracy : The current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Battery T imer : The time remaining on the battery before it is fully dischar ged. Bearing : The compass d[...]

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    Time : The current time and date. It can be displayed in 12-hour or 24-hour format in local time or universal (UTC) time. Time to VNA V : See Est. T ime to VNA V on the previous page. T rack : The direction of movement relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground track. T rip A vg. Speed (Moving) : The average speed while moving since [...]

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    Safety and Product Information This section of the Appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty , as well as compliance information. Read the Safety Information to learn how to properly and safely operate the GPSMAP 276C. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 276C, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIO[...]

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    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. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor , provid[...]

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    FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 276C complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subjec[...]

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    CAUTION : Use the GPSMAP 276C at your own risk. T o reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner ’ s Manual —and thoroughly practice operation using Simulator Mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 276C to all available navigation sources, inc[...]

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    Because the Garmin GPSMAP 276C can be used for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be followed. Read and observe the following instructions. W ARNING : For use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of a vehicle to place and secure the GPSMAP 276C so it will not interfere with the vehicle operating c[...]

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    I NDEX A Accessories 103 Accuracy Alarm 69 Acquiring Satellites 5 Activate go to 16 route 24 simulator 1 1 Active Route Page 42, 52, 58 options menu 52 Active T rack T ab 37, 40 AC Outlet 2 Add to Route 21, 24, 26, 30, 63 Advanced NMEA Output Setup 90 Alarms 68, 81 anchor drag 69 arrival 69 DSC 54, 57 navigation 68 next turn 68 off course 69 persis[...]

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    alarm 69 Differential 108, 109 Digital Selective Calling. See DSC Direction Display 84 Display T ab 80 Distance and Speed 84 Distress Calls 54, 55, 56, 57, 1 13, 1 14 Drift 69 DSC 54–57, 1 13–1 14 E Edit route 23, 24 waypoints 32 Editing a W aypoint 32 Emergency 1 13 Entering Data 9, 10 ENTER Key 7 Erase T rack Log 38 Exits 18 External Power So[...]

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    MENU Key 7 Messages 1 16 Message T ab 75 Military T ime 83 Mils 84 MMSI 54, 1 13, 1 14 MOB 15, 17 MOB Key 7 Modes 14, 58, 82 Month V iew 70 Moon Information 73 Move around the Map 45 N NA V/MOB 17 Navigate route 15, 22 track 15, 17, 40 Navigation Alarms 68 NA V Key 7 Near current route 19, 20 destination 19, 20 next 19, 20 other 19, 20 New altitude[...]

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    road routing tab 85 system tab 82 timers tab 83 time tab 83 units tab 84 welcome tab 77 Set an Alarm 68 Set Date 83 Set Fuel Flow 25 Set Speed 25 Shallow W ater 69 Shorter Distance 85 Signal Strength 5 Simulate 6, 1 1, 12, 82 GPS 5 navigation 12, 13 Sonar 91, 92–95 adjusting 93–95 alarms 69 on the map page 91 setting up 96, 98 understanding 99 [...]

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