Garmin GPS 72 User Manual
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The GPS 72 is a 7.5 ounce, 12 channel, hand held GPS receiver with a built-in Quad Helix
antenna. The GPS 72 has nine keys located on the front of the unit, that allow the user to
quickly access all of the units functions. The GPS 72 has a large 120 X 160 pixel, 4 level gray
monochrome display for easy viewing.
The GPS 72 is a full function GPS with a factory-loaded marine point database. Using
MapSource™, you can choose to have the GPS 72 display a variety of Points of Interest. Check
your local dealer or our Web Site (www.garmin.com) for a complete listing of MapSource
products.
GARMIN designed your GPS 72 with the user in mind. The GPS 72 is waterproof to IPX 7
standards, fl oats and is rugged enough to endure the most trying use. GARMIN’s friendly user
interface will allow you to be navigating with your GPS in no time. Your GPS 72 can provide
one more critical benefi t, peace of mind. With your GPS 72 you will know where you are,
where you’ve been and where you’re going. And since you’ll always know the way back home,
you can concentrate on what you set out to do, explore the great outdoors.
Thank you for choosing GARMIN!
Other features include:
Waypoints: 500 with name and graphic symbol.
Tracks: Automatic Track Log; 10 saved Tracks.
Routes: 50 Routes that let you navigate through a set of 50 waypoints.
Trip Computer: Trip Odometer, Stopped Time, Moving Average Speed, Moving Time,
Overall Average Speed, Total Time, Max Speed and Odometer.
Tides: Displays tide information graphically.
Sun and Moon: Sunrise, Sunset, Moonrise, Moonset, Position in Sky, and Moon
Phase.
Hunt and Fish: Times
NOTE: You should always be prepared and capable of
navigating without the GPS 72. It is designed to compli-
ment other forms of basic navigation, not entirely replace
them.
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Introduction
Features
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