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Start-up and satellite acquisition, Key functions using the map page, Adjusting the backlighting – Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

Page 2: Microsd and battery installation

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Start-Up and Satellite Acquisition

Find a location where you have a clear view of the sky. If you

are starting up for the first time or you have moved over 600

miles since last using the GPSMAP 76CSx, it must initialize

(determine its location by searching for satellites that are in

position over your current location). Press MENU to open

the Satellite Page Options Menu and mark your approximate

location on the Map Page, so it looks for only those satellites

above your location.

1. Turn on the GPSMAP 76CSx by pressing and

releasing the

POWER key. A Welcome Page briefly

appears before opening the Satellite Page.

2. On the Satellite Page, GPS messages appear at the

top of the page.

• “Acquiring Satellites” message appears as the

GPSMAP 76CSx begins to search for satellites

overhead.

• Your Location Coordinates appear when four or

more satellites are fixed (enough to determine an

approximate elevation as well as ground location).

Key Functions

Using the Map Page

The Map Page shows a detailed map of the area around

your current location. You can view your progress when

moving or navigating to a chosen destination. The

IN and

OUT keys allow you to change the map scale. Optional

user-defined data fields provide navigation information.

To use the Map Page:

1. Press

PAGE to cycle

through the Main Pages

until the Map Page is

shown.

2. Press

MENU to view the

Options Menu for the Map

Page.

3. Use the

ROCKER to

move the Panning Arrow

to highlight a map item

or view more map area.

Refer to the Owner’s

Manual for more details.

POWER/BACKLIGHT Key—press and

hold to turn unit on and off. Press and release

to adjust backlighting.
IN/OUT Zoom Keys—from the Map Page,

press to zoom in or out. From any other page,

press to scroll up or down a list.
FIND/MOB Key—press and release at any

time to view the Find Menu Page. Press and

hold for MOB feature.
QUIT Key—press and release to cancel data

entry or exit a page.
PAGE/COMPASS Key—press to cycle

through the main pages. Press to close the

on-screen keyboard. Press and hold to turn

the electronic compass on and off.
MENU Key—press and release to view the

Options Menu for a page. Press twice to view

the Main Menu.
ENTER/MARK Key—press and release to

enter highlighted options, data, or confirm

on-screen messages. Press and hold at any

time to mark your current location as a

waypoint.
ROCKER Key—move up, down, right, or

left to move through lists; highlight fields,

on-screen buttons and icons; enter data; or

move the map panning arrow.

Adjusting the Backlighting

When lighting conditions make it difficult to view the

GPSMAP 76CSx screen, turn on and adjust the backlighting.

To adjust the backlight and contrast:

1. Press and quickly release the

POWER key

to show the Backlight Adjustment Slider.

2. Press and release the

POWER key to

increase the brightness level.

MicroSD and Battery

Installation

A MicroSD Card is required to load optional MapSource

data. The MicroSD card is located in

the battery compartment. To install the

card, slide the card in until you hear a

click. Press down and slowly release to

remove the card.
The GPSMAP 76CSx requires two

AA batteries (not included), which are

located in the back of the unit under the

D-Ring. Alkaline or NiMH batteries

can be used (see the Owner’s Manual

for setting the battery type). Stored data

is not lost when batteries are removed.

Install the batteries, observing the proper

polarity. A polarity diagram can be

found molded into the battery compartment. Extensive use

of backlighting, WAAS, and key beep tones can significantly

reduce battery life.

Backlight

Adjustment

Status Bar

3D GPS

indicator

Received

Satellite

icon

Heading Bug

indicates your

direction of

movement

Satellite

not yet

received

Satellite Page

Options Menu

IN

OUT

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PAGE

MENU

M

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SD

C

A

RD

FIND

QUIT

ENTER