Battery information, Installing the batteries, Turning the device on or off – Garmin GPSMAP 78sc User Manual
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GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual
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Getting Started
Battery information
The device operates on two AA batteries.
Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.
Use precharged NiMH or lithium
batteries for best results (
).
installing the Batteries
1
Slide the latch on the back of the
device, and remove the battery cover.
2
Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
3
Replace the battery cover.
For best results, after you install new
batteries, update the battery type in the
system settings (
).
Turning the Device On or Off
Press and hold .
Setting Your Language
1
Turn on the unit.
2
Use the Rocker to select a
language.
acquiring Satellite Signals
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire
signals.
1
Go outdoors to an open area.
2
If necessary, turn on the device.
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.
The GPS bars indicate satellite strength.
When the bars are green, the device has
acquired satellite signals.