GPSMAP 76Cx

mapping gps

owner’s manual

Shown with optional MapSource® data.

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 INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION The Main Pages section contains an overview of the

Satellite, Trip Computer, Map, and Compass Pages.
Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx.
The GPSMAP 76Cx uses the proven performance of The Main Menu section describes features found in
Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an the Main Menu, and information on how to change
unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment settings.
now to compare the contents of this package with The Appendix contains information such as
the packing list on the box. If any pieces are missing, specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance
contact your Garmin dealer immediately. information. You can also find warranty and FCC
information in the Appendix.
About This Manual An Index is provided at the end of the manual for
To get the most out of your new navigation system,
reference.
take time to read this manual and learn the operating
procedures for your unit in detail. This manual is Manual Conventions
organized into the following sections. This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a
The Introduction contains the Table of Contents. potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
The Getting Started section provides an overview of
the unit, how to turn the unit on, and how to acquire This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a
satellites. potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,
may result in minor injury or property damage. It may
The Basic Operation section provides information also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid
about setting up waypoints, routes, and tracks. unsafe practices.

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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS Using the GPSMAP 76Cx ...................................6

Understanding Terms .............................................. 6
Introduction.......................................................i Selecting Options and Entering Data...................... 7
About This Manual ..............................................i Using the Status Bar ............................................... 8
Manual Conventions ................................................ i On-Screen Messages............................................... 9
Software License Agreement ............................v Using the Databases................................................ 9
Product Registration ..........................................v Basic Operation .............................................10
Contact Garmin....................................................... v Creating and Using Waypoints .......................10
Caring for the GPSMAP 76Cx ...........................vi Marking Your Current Location ........................... 10
Cleaning the Case ................................................. vi Creating Waypoints Using the Map ...................... 11
Cleaning the Screen ............................................... vi Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates .............. 11
Storage ................................................................... vi Editing Waypoints ................................................ 12
Water Immersion ................................................... vi Deleting Waypoints .............................................. 12
Warning .............................................................vii Averaging the Waypoint’s Location ..................... 13
Caution .............................................................viii Projecting a Waypoint........................................... 14
Getting Started.................................................1 Proximity Waypoints ............................................ 15
Unit Overview .....................................................1 Man OverBoard (MOB) ....................................... 16
Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad .....................3 Using the Find Menu ........................................16
Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx ..........................4 Find By Name ....................................................... 17
Adjusting the Backlight .......................................... 4 Recent Finds ......................................................... 18
Initializing the GPS Receiver .............................5 Using the Find Information Page.......................... 18
Initialization Options .............................................. 6 Find Information Page Options Menu .................. 18

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Finding a Waypoint............................................... 20 Guidance Text ....................................................... 41

Finding a Geocache .............................................. 21 Setting up the Map Page ....................................... 42
Finding a City ....................................................... 21 Measuring Distance .............................................. 46
Finding an Interstate Exit ..................................... 22 Turning Declutter On or Off ................................. 47
Finding an Intersection ......................................... 24 Restoring Defaults ................................................ 47
Searching for a Point of Interest ........................... 24 Compass Page..................................................48
Using Tracks .....................................................26 Compass Page Options ......................................... 49
Track Profiles ........................................................ 29 Using the Course Pointer or Bearing Pointer ....... 50
Navigating a Saved Track ..................................... 30 Data Fields ............................................................ 51
Creating and Using Routes .............................31 Trip Computer Page .........................................52
Creating a Route ................................................... 31 Trip Computer Page Options Menu ...................... 53
Navigating a Route ............................................... 32 Main Menu ......................................................54
Editing a Route ..................................................... 33 Tracks ................................................................54
Using the Route Page Options .............................. 35 Track Page Options............................................... 55
Main Pages .....................................................36 Route Page........................................................55
Satellite Page ....................................................37 Highway Page ...................................................55
Using the Satellite Page Options Menu ................ 37 Setup Menu .......................................................56
Map Page...........................................................38 System Setup ........................................................ 57
Using Additional Map Data .................................. 39 Display Setup ........................................................ 58
Changing the Zoom Range ................................... 40 Interface Setup ...................................................... 59
Map Orientation .................................................... 40 Tones Setup........................................................... 59
Map Page Options ................................................ 40 Page Sequence Setup ............................................ 60

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Map Page Setup .................................................... 60 Appendix ........................................................76

Routing Setup ....................................................... 61 Specifications ...................................................76
Geocache Setup .................................................... 62 Physical ................................................................. 76
Marine Setup......................................................... 63 Performance .......................................................... 76
Time Setup ............................................................ 64 Power .................................................................... 76
Units Setup ........................................................... 64 Accuracy ............................................................... 76
Heading Setup....................................................... 65 Interfacing .........................................................77
Welcome Setup ..................................................... 66 Optional Accessories .......................................78
Proximity Waypoints ........................................67 Connecting Your GPSMAP 76Cx to a Computer .....
Calendar ............................................................67 79
Calculator ..........................................................68 Map Datums and Location Formats ...............80
Stopwatch .........................................................69 What Are Map Datums? ....................................... 80
Sun and Moon...................................................70 What is a Location Format?.................................. 80
Hunt and Fish ...................................................71 Loran TD Setup .................................................... 81
Games Menu .....................................................72 What is WAAS/EGNOS?...................................82
Memory Race ....................................................... 73 Data Field Definitions.......................................83
Virtual Maze ......................................................... 73 FCC Compliance...............................................86
GekoSmak ............................................................ 74 Limited Warranty ..............................................87
Nibbons ................................................................. 74
Index ...............................................................89
Gekoids ................................................................. 75
Beast Hunt ............................................................ 75

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 INTRODUCTION > SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND PRODUCT REGISTRATION

Software License Agreement Product Registration

BY USING THE GPSMAP 76Cx, YOU AGREE TO BE Help us better support you by completing our online
BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE registration today! Have the serial number on the
FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT.
back of your GPSMAP 76Cx handy and connect to
PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
our Web site (http://www.garmin.com). Look for the
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software
Product Registration link on our Home page.
embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable
form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership Use this area to record the serial number of your
rights, and intellectual property rights in and to the Software GPSMAP 76Cx. Be sure to keep your original sales
remain in Garmin.
receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of manual.
Garmin and is protected under the United States of America
copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
acknowledge that the structure, organization, and code of the
Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Contact Garmin
Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret If you should encounter any difficulty while using
of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, your GPSMAP 76Cx, or if you have any questions, in
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human
the U.S.A. contact Garmin Product Support by phone:
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any
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export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of AM–5 PM Central Time; or by e-mail at
the export control laws of the United States of America. www.garmin.com/contactUs.
In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at
44/0870.8501241.

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INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Caring for the GPSMAP 76Cx Storage

The GPSMAP 76Cx case is constructed of Do not store the GPSMAP 76Cx where prolonged
high quality materials and does not require user exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as
maintenance except cleaning. in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result.
User information, such as waypoints and routes are
Cleaning the Case retained in the unit’s memory without the need for
Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for the screen) external power. It is always a good practice to back
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution up important user data by manually recording it or
and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource).
solvents that may damage plastic components.
Water Immersion
Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 76Cx is waterproof to IEC Standard
The GPSMAP 76Cx screen should be cleaned using 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter
a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can
or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain
are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently to wipe and air dry the unit and replace batteries
wipe the screen with the moistened cloth. before reuse.

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 INTRODUCTION > WARNING

Warning
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 76Cx only to
situations could result in an accident or collision facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government
resulting in death or serious injury. charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners
When navigating, carefully compare information displayed contain all information needed to navigate safely.
on the GPSMAP 76Cx to all available navigation sources,
including information from visual sightings, and maps. For
safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before
continuing navigation.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any
questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.

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INTRODUCTION > CAUTION

Caution

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the
situations may result in injury or property damage. United States government, which is solely responsible for
Use the GPSMAP 76Cx only as a navigational aid. Do its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system
not attempt to use the GPSMAP 76Cx for any purpose is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and
requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP
location, or topography. This product should not be used to 76Cx. Although the GPSMAP 76Cx is a precision
determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation. navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or
misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

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. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete
data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively
expensive.

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 GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW

GETTING STARTED
Unit Overview
Auxiliary GPS
Internal Antenna Connector
antenna (under weather cap)

Interface keys Battery compartment

cover

Battery compartment
locking D-ring

External Data/Auxilary
Power Port (under
weather cap)

USB connector port

(under weather cap)

Carry Lanyard
attachment slots

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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW

Installing the Batteries, MicroSD Card, Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 76Cx when
and Lanyard you do not expect to use the unit for several months.
The GPSMAP 76Cx operates on two AA batteries Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed.
(not included), which are located in the back of the
To install and uninstall the MicroSD card:
unit. You can use Alkaline or NiMH batteries. See 1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-
page 57 for information on setting the battery type. Ring 1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the
To install the batteries: cover loose.
1. Remove the battery cover 2. Press down on the top
by turning the D-Ring 1/4 edge of the MicroSD card
turn counter-clockwise and until you hear a click.
pulling the cover loose. Gently release the card.
2. Insert the batteries, 3. Press down again to
observing the proper MICRO

CARD
SD install the card.
polarity. A polarity diagram
To install the Lanyard:
is molded into the battery
1. Place the loop of the
compartment.
Lanyard through the slot
3. Reinstall the battery cover at the bottom of the unit.
by aligning the back
2 Route the strap through
cover with the unit and
the loop and pull tight.
turning the D-Ring 1/4 turn
clockwise.

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 GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX KEYPAD

Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad

IN/OUT Zoom Keys ROCKER Key
• Press to zoom in or out on the • Press up, down, left, or right to
Map Page. highlight options and to enter data, or
• Press to scroll up or down a move the map panning arrow.
list on any other page. PAGE Key
FIND/MOB Key • Press to cycle through the main pages.
• Press at any time to view the • Press and hold to turn the compass
Find Menu. on or off
• Press and hold for MOB. MENU Key
POWER Key • Press to view page options.
• Press and hold to turn the unit • Press twice to view the Main Menu.
on or off. ENTER/MARK Key
• Press and Release to adjust • Press and release to enter highlighted
the backlighting. options, data or confirm on-screen
messages.
QUIT Key
• Press and hold at any time to mark
• Press to cancel data entry or your current location as a waypoint.
exit a page.
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx Adjusting the Backlight

When the GPSMAP 76Cx is turned on, the You might want to adjust the backlight to see the
Introduction Page appears, followed by the Satellite screen better.
Page. The unit must collect satellite data and establish
To adjust the backlight level:
its current location.
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
To turn the GPSMAP 76Cx on and off: 2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the
1. Press and hold the POWER key. When brightness, or press down to decrease.
the unit turns on, a tone sounds and the 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight
Introduction Page appears, followed by the adjustment window.
Satellite Page.

Backlight Adjustment Slider

See page 58 for information on changing the screen

Introduction Page Satellite Page colors and backlight timeout and brightness levels.

2. To turn off the GPSMAP 76Cx, press and hold

the POWER key again.
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 GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER

Initializing the GPS Receiver You can also see a sky view of the satellites overhead
The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 76Cx, the with your location centered. The outer circle
GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish represents the horizon and the inner circle a location
its current location. To ensure proper initialization, 45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers shown
the GPSMAP 76Cx is shipped from the factory in indicate the number assigned to each satellite. The
AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find bars at the bottom of the page indicates the strength of
itself” anywhere in the world. To receive satellite satellite signal.
signals, you should be outdoors and have a clear view
The outer
of the sky. circle
represents
To initialize your GPSMAP 76Cx: Heading bug
the horizon.
indicates your
1. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on the The inner direction of
GPSMAP 76Cx. circle is 45 movement.
2. Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted degrees from
the horizon. The Strength of
upward. When the receiver has signals from each satellite
at least three satellites, the top of the page signal.
changes to indicate position accuracy and
location coordinates.
3. Press and release the PAGE key until the Map
Page appears. You are now ready to begin
GPS-aided navigation.

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Initialization Options Using the GPSMAP 76Cx

If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, an options This section explains how to enter and select
menu with a list of solutions appears. Highlight the information with the GPSMAP 76Cx.
appropriate solution and press ENTER.
Understanding Terms
As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are
directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on
the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you
should press and quickly release the key. If the key
needs to be held down for a period of time to start a
secondary function, the instructions will tell you to
do so. When a field is highlighted on the screen, it is
Use With GPS Off—use this option to save battery
highlighted in yellow. The position of the highlight is
power when you do not need the GPS on.
controlled by the ROCKER.
New Location—use when you have moved the unit
The following terms are used throughout this manual:
more than 600 miles and you are having trouble
locking onto satellite signals. Highlight—move the highlighted area on the screen
up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select
Restart Search—use when you have not moved, but
individual fields.
are having trouble locking onto satellite signals.
Field—the location where data or an option can be
Continue Acquiring—use when you are in an area
shown and entered. Select (highlight) a field using the
where the satellite signals are temporarily blocked.
ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options.

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On-screen button—use the ROCKER to highlight a Selecting Options and Entering Data
button, and press ENTER to select the button. Use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an
Scroll bar—when viewing a list of items too long to item in a list or a field on the screen.
appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the To select and activate an option:
right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up 1. From any page, press MENU. An Options
or down on the ROCKER. Menu appears with a list of additional options
for that page.
Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s
memory. You can change the settings, but you can 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up,
also revert to the factory (default) settings when you down, right, or left on the menu to highlight the
option you want, and press ENTER to select it.
select Restore Defaults.
To exit a menu or return to the previous
setting:
Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward
through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to
return to the starting page.

Field
Highlighted
field

On-screen buttons

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 76CSX

Using the Status Bar • The Backlight icon ( ) appears when the
At the top of each page, the status bar provides status backlight is on. The Backlight is off when
information for several unit features. you turn the unit on. The Backlight uses a
significant amount of battery power.
• The USB Cable Connection icon ( )
Status Bar
appears when the unit is in communication with
• The Battery Power icon ( ) shows the a PC USB.
remaining power as the battery. The Auxiliary
Power icon ( ) appears when the unit is
plugged in to an external or USB power source.
• Satellite signal status is shown when searching
for or acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D fix
( ) is attained and when a 3D fix ( ) is
attained (four or more satellites are received.)

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On-Screen Messages Using the Databases

When a significant event in the operation of the unit Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the
occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of versatility of your GPSMAP 76Cx. This data is
the occurrence. In each case the condition is described loaded to the MicroSD Card already installed in the
and often a remedy provided. Press ENTER to unit. With optional MapSource City Navigator data,
acknowledge the message and close the window. you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging,
shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and
even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any
listed location.
The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC
interface cable (with a serial connector) is used to
On-Screen Messages transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the MicroSD
card.
Mad data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable
provided with the unit to transfer MapSource data
from a PC to the MicroSD card when installed in
the GPSMAP 76Cx. Inserting the MicroSD card in
a standard SD card adapter and using a card reader
allows for faster data transfer time.
See the Garmin Web site (http://www.garmin.com/
cartography/) for compatible MapSource products.

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

BASIC OPERATION To mark your current location:

1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until
This section explains some of the more common the Mark Waypoint Page appears. A default
operations you will perform with your GPSMAP three-digit name and symbol are assigned to
76Cx including creating and using waypoints, tracks, the new waypoint.
and routes using the Find Menu.
Waypoint Waypoint
symbol name
Creating and Using Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and
store in your GPS. They are locations you might want
to return to later. You can add waypoints to routes and
even create a Go To directly to the selected waypoint.
Waypoints can be created using three methods.
You can press the ENTER/MARK key while at a
location, create a waypoint on the Map Page, or enter Mark Waypoint Page
coordinates for a waypoint manually. 2. To accept the waypoint with the default
information, highlight OK, and press ENTER.
Marking Your Current Location To change any information on the Mark
Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field,
current location to create a new waypoint. You must and press ENTER to open the on-screen
have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your keypad. After entering and confirming your
current location. changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

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 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

Creating Waypoints Using the Map

You can quickly create a waypoint using the
Map Page. When you pan the map and move the
pointer over a map item, you will see a highlighted
description of the item.

To create a waypoint using the Map Page:

1. On the Map Page, use the ROCKER to move
the pointer to the map item you want to mark
as a waypoint. Information page for a Information page for a
2. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK map point with data map point without data
to capture the pointer location and open the
information page for the map item. Creating a Waypoint Using Coordinates
3. Highlight Save, and press ENTER. You can manually enter location coordinates to
If the selected map item contains no create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating
information, a “No map information at this a waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude position
point. Do you want to create a user waypoint when using a chart.
here?” message appears. Highlight Yes, and
press ENTER. To create a new waypoint by entering
4. To change any information on the Waypoint location coordinates:
Page, highlight the appropriate field, and 1. Create a new waypoint.
press ENTER to open the on-screen keypad. 2. On the Waypoint Page, highlight the Location
After entering and confirming your changes, field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen
highlight OK, and press ENTER. keypad.
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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

3. Use the ROCKER to enter location 3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and
coordinates. Highlight OK, and press ENTER press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.
when finished. 4. Make changes by highlighting each field
and use the waypoint symbol chart, and
alphanumeric keypad to enter new data.
5. Press QUIT when finished.

Deleting Waypoints
Manually
enter waypoint
You can delete waypoints from the Waypoint Page.
coordinates
NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot
recover it from the unit.

To delete a waypoint:
4. Press QUIT to exit. 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press
Editing Waypoints ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.
You can edit waypoints when created or at a later
3. Select the waypoint you want to delete, and
date. You can change the symbol, name, note,
press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.
location, elevation, and depth.
4. Highlight the Delete button, and press ENTER.
To edit a waypoint: A confirmation message appears.
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. 5. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER to delete the
2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press waypoint.
ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.
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 BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

To move a waypoint on the Map Page: Averaging the Waypoint’s Location

1. On the Find Menu, Highlight the Waypoints You can average a new waypoint location over time to
icon, and press ENTER to open the Waypoints produce a more accurate location.
Page.
2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and NOTE: You must have a GPS Satellite fix before
press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens. you can average a waypoint’s location.
3. Highlight the Map button, and press ENTER to
show the waypoint on the map. To calculate the average location:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
4. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker
next to the waypoint. 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press
ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.
5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a
new location on the map, and press ENTER. 3. Select the waypoint for which you want to
calculate the average location, and press
ENTER.
4. Press MENU to open Options Menu
5. Highlight Average Location, and press
New ENTER to open the Average Location Page.
Original
location location The unit begins calculating the average
location of the waypoint.

Moving a waypoint

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BASIC OPERATION > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS

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.

Waypoint
Options menu

6. Press ENTER to save the location.

Projecting a Waypoint Enter

You can create a new waypoint by projecting the bearing
distance and bearing from a specific location to a new and
distance Project Waypoint Projected
location.
Page waypoint on the
map
To project a waypoint:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press
ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.
3. Select the waypoint you want to project, and
press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.
4. Press MENU to open the Options menu.
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Proximity Waypoints 4. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or

Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm from any other group of map points, and press
circle around a waypoint. ENTER to open the information page for the
item.
5. With the Use button highlighted, press ENTER
Radius to add the point to the list on the Proximity
field
Proximity
Waypoints Page.
icon Empty line 6. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Radius field
if you want to enter a value different than the
default of 1 mile.
To turn proximity alarms on or off:
Proximity
Alarms 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
check box 2. Highlight the Proximity icon and press ENTER
to open the Proximity Waypoints Page.
To add a proximity waypoint 3. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box,
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. and press ENTER to initiate the alarm feature.
2. Highlight the Proximity icon, and press As you approach a proximity waypoint, a tone
ENTER to open the Proximity Waypoints sounds and a “Near Proximity Point” message
Page. appears. When you move outside the set
3. Highlight an empty line, and press ENTER to radius, a “Leaving Proximity Point” message is
open the Find Menu. shown.

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To clear one or all proximity waypoints Using the Find Menu

from the list: Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints, cities,
To remove or review a single entry, press and exits included in the GPSMAP 76Cx basemap.
ENTER. You can also find saved waypoint and geocache
Or
points. Additional icons appear depending on the
To remove all waypoints from the list, press
MENU, highlight Remove All, and press
optional BlueChart or MapSource data loaded to the
ENTER. unit. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.

Man OverBoard (MOB)

Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man
Overboard (MOB) feature. Typically an application
for marking a location on water where you cannot
stop quickly and must return to a point where there Waypoint Options
are no landmarks for reference. Menu

To create a waypoint using the MOB

feature:
1. Press and hold the FIND/MOB key to mark the Find Menu with optional
MOB waypoint. MapSource data
Cities Options Menu
2. Press ENTER to open the Map Page showing
the path from your current location to the MOB When you access a Find list, it contains only those
point. Use the Compass Page for additional
items near your current location or the pointer (if
guidance to the MOB point.
active).
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The options menu for each category contains a 4. Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate
submenu of search options such as Find By Name, the on-screen keypad and enter the name of
Find Nearest, Select Symbol (for waypoints), Change the location you want to find. When the Find
Reference (by moving the pointer to a new location), list contains a match, highlight OK and press
ENTER.
Nearest Containing (a keyword you enter), Select
Category (for those groups such as Food & Drink, and
Lodging). Use these options to shorten your search.

Find By Name
If you know the name of the location you want to find,
use the Find By Name option. Find By
Name
To find a location using Find By Name:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. On-screen
keypad
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the icon for the
type of item for which you want to search, and 5. Highlight the location in the Find list, and press
press ENTER. ENTER. The item’s information page opens,
Or allowing you to save the item as a waypoint,
To search the entire database, select the All show the item on the map, or automatically
Points of Interest icon, and press ENTER. create a route (Go To) the item.
3. Press MENU, highlight Find By Name, and
press ENTER.

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Recent Finds Using the Find Information Page

The Recent Finds Page shows a list of the last 50 When you select an item from the Find List and
items you have searched for or gone to recently. press ENTER, an information page shows detailed
information about the item. Each information page
To go to a recently found item: contains three on-screen buttons. Different buttons
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
appear depending on whether you are selecting an
2. Press FIND again or highlight the Recent item to navigate to or adding an item.
Finds icon and press ENTER to open the
Recent Finds Page. Find Information Page Options Menu
The Options Menu for each information page contains
options for using a Find item as a tool for navigation.

Recent To use the Options Menu:

Finds icon 1. With an information page open for a Find item,
List of press MENU to open the Options Menu.
recently 2. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and
found items
press ENTER:
Average Location—samples a waypoint location
over time and averages the result for a more accurate
3. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want location reference. See page 13 for more information.
to go to, and press ENTER to open the item’s
information page. Project Waypoint—create a new waypoint by
entering bearing and distance from a reference
4. Highlight Go To, and press ENTER to begin
navigation. location. See page 14 for more information.
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Find Near Here—returns you to the Find Menu To find an item near another item:
where you can search for map items near the item 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
defined on the information page. 2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press
ENTER.
Change Reference—point to a new location on the
Map Page using the pointer. 3. Highlight an item in the Find list, and press
ENTER to open the information page.
Set Proximity—program an alarm to sound when you 4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu,
are within a specified radius of an item. See page 15 Highlight Find Near Here, and press ENTER.
for more information. The Find Menu opens again with each
category containing items near the item
Add To Route—include this item on a new route or
selected on the information page.
add it to an existing route. See “Creating and Using
5. Select a category icon and press ENTER to
Routes” on page 31 for more information.
open a Find list of items near the item.
View Sun and Moon—view Sun and Moon tables for
this item location. See page 70 for more information.
View Hunt and Fish—view Hunt and Fish tables for
this item location. See page 71 for more information.
Map Information—show the map from which
the map item originated. See the Appendix for
information about downloading detailed maps.

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To find an item from another location on Finding a Waypoint

the map: The Waypoints Page contains a list of all saved
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. waypoints. Waypoints are stored in alphanumeric
2. Select an icon on the Find Menu, and press order and are also identified by a symbol assigned
ENTER. from a list of symbol types.
3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu,
Highlight Change Reference, and press To find a waypoint:
ENTER. The Map Page appears. 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
4. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow (pointer) to 2. Highlight the Waypoints icon, and press
the map location you want, and press ENTER. ENTER to open the Waypoints Page.
The Find list shows a list of items near the new 3. Use the ROCKER to select a waypoint, and
map location. press ENTER. The Waypoint Page opens.

Waypoints
icon

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Finding a Geocache 4. Highlight the Go To button and press ENTER

Use the Geocache icon to view the list of geocache to navigate to the geocache location. When
locations created using your GPSMAP 76Cx or you navigate to a geocache, the Compass
Page changes to Geocache Navigation
downloaded from your computer. A geocache location
mode and any additional information about
is a waypoint with a special geocache symbol downloaded cache location is shown in the
assigned to give special significance and to allow it comment field.
to be separated from others on the waypoints list. For
When a geocache is found, the unit will mark the
more information on creating a geocache point, see
cache as found, log an entry into the calendar, and
Geocache Setup instructions on page 62 and
provide an option that, when activated, will show the
www.garmin.com/products/gpsmap76Cx/.
nearest cache.
To find a geocache:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. Finding a City
2. Highlight the Geocache icon, and press
Use the Cities icon on the Find Menu to find any city
ENTER to open the Geocache Page. You can listed in the mapping database (either in the basemap
view found geocaches or those that have not or from downloaded detailed mapping data).
been found.
To find a city:
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a geocache 1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
on the list, and press ENTER to open the
2. Highlight the Cities icon, and press ENTER
information page.
The Cities Page shows a list of cities near your
current location.

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3. Select a city from the list and press ENTER to 3. Use the ROCKER to select an exit, and
open the information page for the selected city. press ENTER to open the information page.
Or This page contains the exit description, a
If the city you want is not listed, press MENU, list of available services near the exit, and
select a search method, and press ENTER. the distance and bearing from the exit to the
highlighted service.
Finding an Interstate Exit 4. Select a service from the list, and press
Use the Exits icon on the Find Menu to find an ENTER to open the information page for the
interstate exit. selected service.
To find an interstate exit: 5. Select Save, Map, or Go To from the bottom
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. of the page.
2. Highlight the Exits icon, and press ENTER.
The Exits Page shows a list of interstate exits
near your location.

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To find an address: 3. Highlight the <Enter Number> field, and press

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu. ENTER.
2. Highlight the Addresses icon, and press 4. Type the street number using the on-screen
ENTER to open the Addresses Page. keypad. When finished, highlight OK and press
If your unit has a GPS fix, the <Enter Region> ENTER again.
field is populated with your current region. 5. Highlight the <Enter Street Name> field, and
You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter press ENTER. The street list opens.
City>, as the database has information for the 6. Use the on-screen keypad to enter enough
entire region. However, you can select a city of the street name to show a match. When
if you want to reduce the possible number of finished, highlight OK, and press ENTER. A list
address matches. of matches appears.
In place of a city, you can use extended postal
7. Select the address you want, and press
codes in select European areas.
ENTER to open the Address information page.

Addresses
icon

Addresses Page Matching Information

addresses page
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Finding an Intersection 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to enter a street name

If you downloaded detailed mapping data, use the in the <Enter Street 2> field. When finished, a
Intersections icon on the Find Menu to search for list of matches appears below.
an intersection. When you enter the two street names 7. Select an intersection, and press ENTER to
and a city, the find feature matches that data with open the information page.
intersections in the map database.

To find an intersection:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the Intersections icon, and press
ENTER to open the Intersections Page.
3. If your unit has a GPS fix, the <Enter Region>
field is populated with your current region.
You do not have to specify a city in the <Enter
City>, as the database has information for the List of matching Intersection
entire region. However, you can select a city intersections information page
if you want to reduce the possible number of
intersection matches. Searching for a Point of Interest
4. Highlight the <Enter Street 1> field, and press If you downloaded MapSource detailed mapping,
ENTER. you can use the All Points of Interest icon on the
5. Type the street name using the on-screen Find Menu to locate items such as nearby restaurants,
keypad. When finished, highlight OK, and lodging, landmark, and public building.
press ENTER again.

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To find a point of interest:

1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Highlight the All Points of Interest icon, and
press ENTER to show a list of all points near
your current location.
3. Highlight an item in the list, and press ENTER
to open the information page for the item.
Or
Press MENU to open the Options Menu where
you can select options to help you narrow your
search. If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of
a national chain, only the restaurant nearest to your
location is shown when you search using the Find
Nearest option. If you search using the By Name
option, all of the locations for that chain in the
mapping database are shown with the closest to your
Narrow search current location listed first.
criteria using the
Options Menu Custom Points of Interest
You can create your own category for points of
interest by using the Garmin POI Loader utility
4. Highlight the item you want from the list, and available from the Garmin web site
press ENTER to open the information page for www.garmin.com/products/poiloader/.
the selected item.
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Using Tracks To clear the track log:

The Tracks feature creates an electronic bread crumb 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The 2. Select the Tracks icon and press ENTER to
track log contains information about points along its open the Tracks Page
path, including time, location, elevation, and depth 3. Highlight the Clear button, and press ENTER.
(depth requires NMEA input, see page 77) for each A confirmation message appears.
point. 4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER.
The track log starts recording as soon as the unit gets To set up a track log:
a location fix. The percentage of memory used by the 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
current track log appears at the top of the Tracks Page. 2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to
open the Tracks Page.
3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER
Percentage to open the Track Log Setup Page.
of memory
used

List of
saved
tracks

Tracks Page

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Wrap When Full—when selected, the track log

records over the oldest data with new data. Track
Track name
Record Method—Distance records track points after distance
Calculated
a specified distance is traveled. Time creates track area
points after a specified time has elapsed. Auto allows Track
color
you choose from five intervals.
Interval—records a track according to the Record
Method and Interval. Enter a specific distance, time,
or frequency. Saved Track Page
Color—select the color of the active track on the Use the Saved Track page to rename the track, view
map. the track distance and calculated area, and specify a
To save the entire track log: color for the track on the Map Page
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
To save a portion of the track log:
2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
open the Tracks Page.
2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER to
3 Highlight the Save button and press ENTER. open the Tracks Page.
A message appears asking you if you want to
3. Highlight the Save button and press ENTER,
save the entire track.
a message appears asking you if you want to
4. Select Yes, and press ENTER to save the save the entire track.
track. A “Saving Track” message appears
followed by the Saved Track Page.

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4. Select No, and press ENTER to save only a To calculate the area of a track:
portion of the track log. A map showing the 1. With the Track Log Page open and the Track
entire track appears Log on, press MENU to open the Options
5. Use the ROCKER to move the pointer to the Menu.
point on the track line that you want to be the
beginning point, and press ENTER.
6. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the
point on the track line that you want to be the
ending point, and press ENTER. A “Saving
Track” message appears followed by the
Saved Track Page.
7. With OK highlighted, press ENTER.
To view a track on the map:
On the Saved Track Page, select the Map Saved track on the Map
button, and press ENTER to open the Map Page
Page. A map showing the entire track appears.
Begin and End markers and user waypoints 2. Highlight Area Calculation, and press ENTER
are added to the track. to open the Area Calculation Page.
Use the Area Calculation option on the Options Menu 3. Press ENTER to start the area calculation.
to calculate the area of a track. As you begin to move and define the area’s
boundaries, a Stop button appears at the
bottom of the page.
4. When finished defining the area, press ENTER
to open the page with a Save button.
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Elevation

Begin End
marker marker

Distance
Start calculation Save calculated from Begin
track and End
points
Track Profile Page
5. Press ENTER to save the new track to the
Saved Tracks list on the Tracks Page. The beginning of the track is marked by a
flag. You can scroll across the track profile by
Track Profiles pressing left on the ROCKER.
After save a track, you have a record of the path you
As you scroll across the profile, the elevation
traveled and altitude profile. for each point on the profile is shown at the
NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin top of the page and the distance from the
MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used. Begin point and the End point are shown at the
bottom.
To view a track profile: 3. At any point along the profile, you can press
1. Open the Saved Track Page, and press ENTER to show that point on the map.
MENU. 4. Press MENU to use Zoom Ranges and Hide
2. Highlight Profile, and press ENTER to view Symbols options.
the Track Profile.
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A Track Elevation Profile can also be created from

Digital Elevation Models (DEM) maps (MapSource
U.S. Topo 24K), which include elevation data
contained in the map. When these types of maps are
available, a Use Map Data - Use Track Data option
menu appears when you select Profile.

Navigating a Saved Track

You can save your track log to use later as a
TracBack®. When initiated, a TracBack route takes
3. Select either Follow Road to route back to
you back to the stored track log point you select. the selected point using available roadways,
To Use the TracBack feature: or select Follow Track to retrace your original
1. With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or path of travel. Highlight the Don’t Ask Again
the Track Log open, highlight the TracBack option, and press ENTER if you want to use
button, and press ENTER to open the the same option each time you use TracBack.
TracBack Page. A map showing the entire The Map Page opens, with directions to the
track appears and you are prompted to select first turn on the track at the top of the page.
the point you want to TracBack to. Move in the direction of the first turn. When
2. Use ROCKER to move the pointer to the you reach the first turn, directions to the next
point on the map, and press ENTER to start turn are shown, and so on, until you reach
navigating the TracBack. your destination.
4. To stop the TracBack, press MENU, and select
Stop Navigation.

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Creating and Using Routes 4. With the <Select Next Point> field highlighted,
Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of press ENTER to open the Find Menu.
intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final
destination. The GPSMAP 76Cx lets you store 50
routes with up to 250 points each. Routes
icon
Creating a Route
You can create or modify a route using the Routes
Page, and you can add waypoints to a route from
the Find Menu. You can create more complex routes
using a PC and MapSource mapping programs and
then transfer them to the unit memory. Auto-Routes, Setting up a route
which are generated when you select Go To for a
Find item, map item, or waypoint, cannot be saved. 5. Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint
Saved routes with more than 50 waypoints cannot be from one of the Find Menu groups and open
navigated using the Follow Roads option. the information page for the selected waypoint,
city, exit, point of interest, and so on.
To create a route: 6. Highlight the Use button, and press ENTER to
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. add it to the route.
2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER 7. To add more points to the route, repeat steps 4
to open the Routes Page. to 6. You can rename the route if you want.
3. Use ROCKER to highlight the New button, and 8. Highlight the Navigate button, and press
press ENTER to open the Route Page. ENTER to begin navigating.

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Navigating a Route If you selected the Off Road option you can view
After you create a route, you can begin navigation only the list of points for a route from the Active
immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list. Route Page. See “Routing Setup” on page 61.

To navigate a saved route: To preview the turns for an active route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 1. On the Routes Page, highlight a saved route,
2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER and press ENTER to open the Route Page for
to open the Routes Page. the selected route.
3. Highlight a saved route, and press ENTER to 2. Highlight the Navigate button, and press
open the Route Page. ENTER to begin navigation and show the route
on the Map Page.
4. Highlight the Navigate button, and press
ENTER.
5. Select Follow Road or Off Road from the
prompt.
6. To stop navigating, press MENU, select Stop
Navigation, and press ENTER.
When navigating a route, a guidance message and
graphic view of turns in the route appear as you
approach each one. Using the Follow Roads option on
the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns Route Page Route on the Map
and shows an Active Route Page with a list of turns. Page

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3. To view the list of turns on the route, press Editing a Route

PAGE to open the Active Route Page. To view After you create a route, use the Route Page to edit,
an individual turn on the list, use the ROCKER change the route name, and review route points.
to highlight it, and press ENTER.
The Turn Preview Page shows the turn and To change the name of the route:
guidance text and a small field at the bottom 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
showing the turn number in sequence and total 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER
turns in the route. to open the Routes Page.
3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight the route name field at the top of the
Route Page, and press ENTER.

Enter a
new route
name

Active Route Page Turn Preview

when following Page
roads
4. To scroll through all turn previews, press up or
down on the ROCKER. Press QUIT close the Route Page
Turn Preview Page and return to the Active 5. Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen
Route Page. keypad and edit the route name.
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To review individual route points: To delete a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER 2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER
to open the Routes Page. to open the Routes Page.
3. Select a saved route, and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.
4. Highlight a point on the Route Page, and press 4. Highlight Delete All Routes, and press
ENTER to open an options menu. ENTER to clear the list of saved routes. A
5. Highlight Review and press ENTER to open confirmation message appears, asking “Do
the information page for the route point. you really want to delete all routes?” Select
Yes, and press ENTER.
To select the off-road transition for a route:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the Routes icon, and press ENTER
to open the Routes Page.
3. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.
Route point 4. Select Off Road Transition, and press
review ENTER to open the Off Route Transition Page.
options 5. Highlight the Route Leg Transition field, and
Information page press ENTER to view the list of options.
6. Select Save (save the point as a waypoint), 6. Select the method to use (Manual or
Map (show the point on the Map Page), or Go Distance) when advancing the route to the
To (navigate to the point), and press ENTER. next point.

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Remove All—removes all waypoints from the saved

route.
Reverse Route—reverses the order of the route
points in the saved route.
Route leg
transition Profile—creates a vertical profile of the route.
options
NOTE: This option is available only if Garmin
MapSource U.S. Topo 24K map data is used.

Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are Copy Route—makes a copy of the saved route with
within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 76Cx will the same name, followed by a number.
lead you to the next point on your route. Delete Route—deletes the saved route.
Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint Change Data Fields—select different values for the
anytime while navigating a route. two data fields at the bottom of the page. See page 52
for more information.
Using the Route Page Options
The Route Page shows all points stored in memory for Restore Defaults—restore route settings to the
the route selected on the Routes Page. Press MENU factory default settings.
to open the Route Page Options Menu.

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MAIN PAGES > OVERVIEW

MAIN PAGES
The GPSMAP 76Cx has six main pages: Satellite Page, Trip Computer Page, Map Page, Compass Page, and
the Main Menu. You can cycle through these pages by pressing the PAGE key to move forward or pressing the
QUIT key to reverse. Additional pages can be added using the Page Sequence option on the Main Menu. An
Active Route Page appears when you are actively navigating.
Each page has an Options Menu, which contains the setup options and functions that apply to the page. To view
the Options Menu for a page, press MENU.

Satellite Page Trip Computer Map Page Compass Page Main Menu
Page

No Options
Available for the
Satellite Page Trip Computer Main Menu
Compass Page
Options Menu Page Options
Map Page Options Menu
Menu
Options Menu
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Satellite Page Using the Satellite Page Options Menu

The Satellite Page shows the receiver status, satellite Press MENU to open the Options Menu.
locations, satellite signal strength, and the receiver’s
current location when the unit receives signals from at
least three satellites.

Receiver
status Location
Use With GPS Off/On—enables you to turn the GPS
Satellite receiver on or off.
location
Track Up/North Up—indicates whether satellites are
shown with the rings oriented with North toward the
Satellite Heading bug top of the screen or your current track toward the top
signal indicates your of the screen.
strength direction of
Satellite Page movement Multicolor/Single Color—indicates whether each
satellite is shown in a different color or the same
color.
New Location—use if you have moved the unit more
than 600 miles and you are having trouble locking
onto satellite signals.
GPS Elevation—shows your current GPS elevation.
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Map Page You can add and configure up to four optional data
The GPSMAP 76Cx comes with a built-in basemap fields to the top of the page to provide a variety of
that includes a database of cities, interstates, state and travel and navigational information.
county highways, exit information, and lake and river
To show data fields on the Map Page:
outlines. The standard basemap can be enhanced with 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options
MapSource or BlueChart data. Menu.
Two map operating modes, position mode and pan 2. Highlight Data Field, and press ENTER. The
mode, determine what cartography is shown on Show sub-menu appears.
the map. Position mode pans the map to keep your 3. Select the number of data fields you want to
present location in the screen area. The position show on the Map Page, and press ENTER.
marker shows your travel on the Map Page. When Data fields
you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 76Cx 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. If there is more than one map item under the Show sub-menu
pointer, a list appears with the item selected on the
map and highlighted on the list.

Map Page with data fields

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To change a data field: Using Additional Map Data

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options Optional Map Source CD-ROMs enhance the
Menu. versatility of your GPSMAP 76Cx. With MapSource
2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press CD-ROMs, you can view listings such as nearby
ENTER. The first data field is highlighted. restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions,
3. Press ENTER to open the list of data field and entertainment, and you can retrieve addresses and
options. phone numbers for any listed location. With additional
BlueChart data, you can access information such as
marine navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage
Data field locations.
options
You can view the data currently loaded on your
GPSMAP 76Cx unit and MicoSD card.

To review map information:

1. On the Map Page, press MENU.
2. Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to select the Map Setup-
4. Use the ROCKER to select an option, and information page. The list of maps stored on
press ENTER. the MicroSD card appears. A check mark
5. Use the ROCKER to move to the next field indicates the map is shown on the Map Page.
and repeat steps 3 and 4.
For an explanation of each data field option, see
page 83 in the Appendix.
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Changing the Zoom Range Map Orientation

You can change the Zoom Range on the Map Page to There are two map orientation options. North Up
view a smaller area in greater detail or view a larger orients the map like a paper map. Track Up orients the
area with less detail. Press IN to decrease the Zoom map in the direction of travel. When using Track Up,
Range and show an area with greater detail; press the North arrow indicates the orientation.
OUT to increase the Zoom Range and show a larger
area with less detail. Map Page Options
Use the Map Page Options Menu to customize the
Map Page. With the Map Page open, press MENU. To
select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.

Zoom in Zoom out

The current Zoom Range setting is shown in the

lower left corner of the Map Page. If no further map
information is available, “overzoom” appears under
the Zoom Range When using MapSource detailed
maps, “mapsource” appears below the scale. The following options are available:
Stop (Resume) Navigation—stops navigation and is
disabled when there is no active navigation.
Map zoom
ranges Recalculate—recalculates a route and is disabled
when there is no active navigation.
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Data Fields—opens the Show sub menu so you can Guidance Text
select the number of data fields to show at the top of When navigating, guidance text above the map.
the Map Page. Map Only, 2, 3, or 4 data fields.
Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of
data you want to show in the data fields. This option is Guidance text
available only if 2, 3, or 4 data fields is selected.
To show guidance text:
Guidance Text—shows messages on the screen 1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options
advising you of your next navigation move when Menu.
navigating to a destination. 2. Highlight Guidance Text, and press ENTER.
Setup Map—access to six pages of Map settings so The Guidance Text sub-menu opens.
you can customize the map to your preferences. 3. Select an option (Always Show, Never
Show, or Show When Navigating), and press
Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)—Measures ENTER.
the distance from your current location to the map If you select Always Show a guidance message
pointer. always appears whether or not you are navigating.
Turn Declutter On (Off)—eliminates items on the If you select Show When Navigating, a guidance
map that can block road details when the map is message shows until you select Stop Navigation from
zoomed out. the Options Menu.
Restore Defaults—returns the map to the factory set
map defaults.

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Setting up the Map Page Map Setup—General Page

Use the Setup Map option to adjust how items are The Map Setup—General Page contains the settings
shown on the Map Page. for Orientation, Below, Auto Zoom, Detail, and Lock
On Road.
To customize the Map Page:
1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options
Menu.
2. Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER to
open the Map Setup Page. The top of the page
contains icons for each setup page.
3. Use the ROCKER to move from icon to icon Map Setup – General Page
when selecting a map setup page and to move
up and down the feature fields on each page. Orientation—select how the map is shown. North Up
General Points Information always shows north at the top of the page. Track Up
shows your current track toward the top of the page.

Text
Below—set the map scale at which the Track Up
Tracks Marine
feature shown, all scales above that revert to the North
4. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press Up map orientation.
ENTER to show the list of options for that
feature. Each map setup page has a sub menu
of general options. To access this menu, press
MENU with the page on the screen.

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Auto Zoom—zoom the map scale to include the Saved Tracks—set the maximum zoom range at
beginning and ending points of the current route which saved tracks are shown on the map.
segment.
Track Log—set the maximum zoom range at which
Detail—select the degree of map detail shown. active track logs are shown.
Lock On Road—you can lock the position marker to Track Points—set the maximum number of track
show on the nearest road, compensating for variances points used to record a track.
in map position accuracy.
Go to Line—select either a bearing or course line for
Map Setup—Tracks Page navigating to a point in an off road Go to.
The Map Setup—Tracks Page contains settings for
Saved Tracks, Track Log, Track Points, and the Go To
Line.

Map Setup – Tracks Page

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Map Setup—Points Page Map Setup—Text Page

The Map Setup—Points Page to set the map scale at Use the Map Setup—Text Page to select the text size
which Map Points, User Waypoints, Street Label, for descriptions of map items on the Map Page. You
and Land Cover appear on the Map Page. Select can select from Small, Medium, or Large.
Auto, Off, or from 20 ft to 800 mi.

Map Setup – Text Page

Map Setup – Points Page
Map Setup—Information Page
The Map Setup—Text Page shows a list of
downloaded detailed maps such as topographic,
marine charts, and MapSource maps with auto-routing
capability. Use ROCKER to highlight a map and
press ENTER to show it on the map screen or turn it
off.

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Marine Colors—toggles marine colors on or off on

the Map Page.
Spot Soundings—toggles spot soundings on or off on
the Map Page.
Map Setup – Information Page
Light Sectors—controls the display of lighted
Press MENU to view the list of options for showing navigation aids.
maps.
Symbol Set—select the symbol set to use (Auto,
Map Setup—Marine Page GARMIN, NOAA, International).
Use the Map Setup—Marine Page to customize
settings for marine colors, spot soundings, light
sectors, and symbol sets when using downloaded
marine charts MapSource BlueChart marine mapping
data.

Map Setup – Marine Page

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Measuring Distance 4. Move the arrow to the point you want to

You can measure the distance between two map items. measure to. The distance between the two
points is shown in the upper-right corner of the
To measure distance between two points: Map Page.
1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options 5. Press QUIT to cancel.
Menu.
2. Highlight Measure Distance, and press
ENTER. An on-screen arrow appears on the
Push pin
map at your current location with REF below it. indicating the Measured
beginning distance
3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the
starting point you want to measure from), point of the
End point of
measurement
and press ENTER. A push pin icon marks the measurement
starting point on the map. labeled REF

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Turning Declutter On or Off

You can remove unwanted items from the Map Page
(declutter the screen) such as map item titles and
icons. This is useful when the map is zoomed to a
scale that is partially obscured by titles and icons that
remain the same size regardless of the map scale.

To turn declutter on or off:

1. Press MENU to open the Map Page Options
menu. Map with Map with
2. Highlight Turn Declutter On, and press Declutter off Declutter on
ENTER.
Restoring Defaults
3. To turn Declutter off, press MENU, select Turn Use the Restore Defaults option to return the map
Declutter Off, and press ENTER. settings to factory settings.

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Compass Page The rotating compass ring indicates the direction you
During active navigation, the Compass Page guides are heading. The Bearing/Course Pointer indicates
you to your destination with a graphic compass and a the direction (bearing) to your destination, relative
bearing pointer. to your current heading direction. The compass ring
and bearing pointer work independently to show
your direction of movement and the direction to your
destination. You can choose a Bearing Pointer or
Course Pointer for guidance.
Bearing
Pointer Scale

The Compass
Ring moves to The Course Pointer
indicate North indicates your
Orientation. course of travel and
the distance you
drift off course.
Compass Page
Course Pointer
When navigating, the Compass Page provides
The Bearing
navigation data and directions. It uses a graphic Pointer always
compass ring, a bearing/course pointer, and digital indicates the
data fields to show information, such as current speed, direction of your
destination.
distance to the next point on the route, and estimated
arrival time. Bearing Pointer

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When you are moving and reach a pre-set speed, it The following options are available:
uses data from the GPS receiver to maintain your
Stop (Resume) Navigation—stops or starts
heading. When you stop (after a pre-set time), the
navigation to your destination. This option is not
GPS holds the last heading you were on.
available if you do not have an active go to or route.
Compass Page Options Recalculate—recalculates your route based on your
Use the options menu to customize the Compass current position. This option is not available if you do
Page. With the Compass Page open, press MENU. To not have an active go to or route.
select an option, highlight it, and press ENTER.
Course (Bearing) Pointer—work independently
of each other, one indicating the direction to your
destination and the other, your relationship to a course
line leading to the destination.
Data Fields—allows you to select the number of data
fields that appear on the Compass Page.
Compass Page Change Data Fields—allows you to select the type of
Options Menu
data you want to show in the data fields. See page 52
for more information.
Restore Defaults—restores the default settings for
the Compass Page.

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Using the Course Pointer or Bearing

Pointer
The Bearing Pointer and Course Pointer work
independently of each other. One indicates the
direction to your destination, and the other indicates
your relationship to a course line leading to the
destination.
If the Bearing Pointer arrow is pointing straight The Bearing Pointer always indicates the direction
up, for example, you are going directly to your to your destination from your current location.
destination. If it points any direction other than up,
turn toward that direction until the arrow is pointing The Course Pointer points in the direction of your
up and then continue in that direction. The Bearing destination, and you drift away from the line of travel
Pointer always points to the destination, regardless of from your original location to your destination, the
the direction you are moving. Course Deviation Indicator (arrow with horizontal
dotted line) provides graphic indication of drift (right
or left) according to the scale shown at the edge of the
compass ring. Move to the right or left to get back on
course. This is most efficient if you are navigating on
water or where no major obstacles are in your path.
It also helps you avoid hazards to either side of the
course such as shoals or submerged rocks.

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Data Fields
You can show three or four data fields on the Compass
Page.

0.25 mi Scale

The Course Pointer indicates your course of travel from

your original location and the distance off course.

To select the Course Pointer or the Bearing

Pointer:
1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page 3 Data Fields 4 Data Fields
Options menu. The Bearing Pointer is the
factory default. When the Bearing Pointer To show data fields on the Compass Page:
option is shown, the Course Pointer is active 1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page
and vice versa. Options menu.
2. Highlight the Bearing or Course Pointer option, 2. Highlight Data Field, and press ENTER. The
and press ENTER to start. Show sub-menu appears.
3. Select the number of data fields you want to
show on the Compass Page (three or four),
and press ENTER.

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To change data fields: Trip Computer Page

1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page The Trip Computer Page provides you with a wide
Options menu. variety of travel data useful when navigating a long
2. Highlight Change Data Fields, and press distance. It indicates your current speed, average
ENTER. The first data field is highlighted. speed, trip odometer, and many other helpful statistics
3. Press ENTER to select from a list of types of useful for navigation.
navigation data to appear in that field.
4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the option you
want, and press ENTER.
5. After entering your selection and entry, use the
ROCKER to move to the next field and repeat
the process.
6. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to change remaining
data fields.
To restore data fields to default settings:
1. Press MENU to open the Compass Page
Options Menu. Trip Computer Page
2. Highlight Restore Defaults, and press ENTER
to return the page to factory settings.

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You can customize the Trip Computer to meet your The Reset Page offers options for resetting trip
personal requirements, with list of data options to computer data, clearing the Track Log, and deleting
choose from. Selecting the type of data to appear is Saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes. This page
done in the same manner as for the similar data fields allows you select individual items, select all, and
on the Map Page. deselect all. When your selections are made, highlight
Apply, and press ENTER. Answer OK to the
Trip Computer Page Options Menu “The Data You Have Selected Will Be Permanently
The following options are available: Deleted” prompt, and press ENTER to complete the
Reset—stars a new record of the trip computer. reset.

Before each trip, reset the trip information by Big Numbers—shows fewer fields with larger
highlighting Reset from the Options Menu, and numbers.
pressing ENTER. 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.

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MAIN MENU Tracks

The Tracks Page shows the percentage of track
The Main Menu contains settings and features not
memory used and a list of saved tracks. Use the
found on the main pages and submenus. The time and
Tracks Page to set up, clear, or save a track log, or
date are shown at the bottom of this page. The Main
activate the TracBack feature for the current track log.
Menu is accessible from any page by pressing MENU
For more information, see page 30.
twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight
the menu item, and press ENTER. To access the Tracks Page:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Select the Tracks icon, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the Setup button, and press ENTER
to open the Track Log Setup Page.

Main Menu

NOTE: If a page is added to the page sequence,

the icon does not appear on the Main Menu. Tracks Page Track Log Setup

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Track Page Options Route Page

The Track Log Setup Page contains the following Use the Routes page to create a sequence of
options: intermediate waypoints that lead you to your final
Wrap When Full—select this option to record over destination.. For more information, see Routes
the oldest data with new data when the track log is beginning on page 31.
full.
Highway Page
Record Method—select the method to use to record When navigating a route, the Highway Page guides
track points. Distance records track points after a you to the destination using data fields and a graphic
specific distance is traveled. Time creates track points highway. Up to four user selectable data fields show
after the specified time has elapsed. Auto allows you information such as speed, distance, or time to next
to choose from five different intervals. point on the route. The list of data to display and the
Interval—records a track according to the value in method of selection is the same as for the Compass
the interval field. The Interval field only appears Page and is explained in detail on page 52.
when the Record Method is set to Distance or Time. The Highway graphic provides visual guidance,
Color—select a color for the track when it appears on taking you point by point to your final destination.
the map. Your course is represented by a center line down the
middle of the graphic. As you move toward each point
on your route, the graphic show the direction you
should move to stay on course to the point. Five scale
settings allow you to Zoom In or Out on the highway.

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To navigate using the Highway Page: Setup Menu

1. While navigating, access the Highway Page Use the Setup Menu to customize your GPSMAP
from the Main Menu and observe your path of 76Cx to your personal preferences.
travel shown on the highway graphic.
2. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. You To access the Setup Menu:
can do the following: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Stop Navigation, Configure Data Fields from 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon,
four to three with a destination guidance and press ENTER.
message, Change the Data Fields, or restore
Defaults to factory settings.

Setup Menu Page

Each feature is explained in the following pages.

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System Setup Battery Type—allows you to select the battery type

Use the System Setup to control settings for GPS, you are using (Alkaline or NiMH).
WAAS, battery type, language, external power, and Text Language—sets the unit’s on-screen language.
custom POI proximity alarms.
External Power Lost—indicates whether the unit
To access the System Setup: remains on (Stay On) or turns off (Turn Off) when
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the external power is removed from the unit.
System icon, and press ENTER.
Proximity Alarms—indicates whether custom POI
and Proximity alarms are on or off.

System Setup Options Menu

The System Setup Options Menu contains Restore
Defaults and Software Version. Use Restore
System Defaults to return the System Setup fields to their
icon
original values. Software Version shows the Software
Version and Unit ID number.

GPS—sets the unit to operate in Normal mode,

Battery Saver mode, GPS Off, or Demo Mode.
WAAS—allows you to enable or disable WAAS
(page 82).

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Display Setup Display Mode—sets the display to Day, Night, or

Use the Display Setup to select a screen color scheme Auto mode. Select Auto to automatically switch from
for day and night viewing. You can set the backlight day to night at sunset and change back at sunrise.
timeout and the level of brightness. Reducing these Daytime Color Scheme/Nightime Color Scheme—
values can significantly save on battery power. select the color scheme to use when operating in Day
To access the Display Setup: or Night mode.
On the Setup Menu, highlight the Display icon, Backlight Timeout—sets the backlight to stay on
and press ENTER. when it is turned on, or to time out after a selected
period of time has elapsed when using the battery.
The backlight stays on regardless of this setting when
external power is used.
Backlight Level—turns the backlight up or down.
Press up on the ROCKER to increase the intensity or
down to decrease.

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Interface Setup • NMEA In/NMEA Out—Supports input and

Use the Interface Setup to control the input/output output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01
format used when connecting your unit to external data.
devices. • TEXT OUT—Allows ASCII text output of
location and velocity information. No input.
To access the Interface Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the • NONE—Provides no interfacing capabilities.
Interface icon, and press ENTER.
Tones Setup
Use the Tones Setup to customize sound tones made
by the unit.

To access the Tones Setup Page:

1. On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Tones
icon, and press ENTER.
2. Select Message Beep, Key Beep, Power
Beep, Turn Warning (Early), or Turn Warning
(Final) field. Press ENTER.
3. As you move down the list each different tone
Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of sounds. Press enter to select a tone.
the following:
• GARMIN—the proprietary format used
to exchange waypoint, route, track log and
MapSource data with a PC.
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Page Sequence Setup To move, insert, or remove a page:

Use the Page Sequence Setup Page to change the 1. To move a page in the order, highlight the
order of the main pages, or add additional pages page, and press ENTER. Select Move, and
to the main page sequence when you press PAGE press up or down on the ROCKER to move
the page up or down in the list. Press ENTER
repeatedly.
when finished.
NOTE: If you add a page to the main page 2. To insert a new page, highlight the page you
sequence, it will no longer appear on the Main want to insert before in the order, and press
Menu. ENTER. Select Insert, then select a page from
the list, and press ENTER.
To access the Page Sequence Setup Page: 3. To remove a page, highlight the page and
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Page press ENTER. Select Remove, and press
Sequence icon, and press ENTER. ENTER.

Map Page Setup

The Map Page Setup information is located on
page 38.

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Routing Setup Guidance Method—allows the unit to calculate

Use the Routing Setup to customize the manner in routes based on:
which routing functions behave. • Prompted—you are prompted to select a
To access the Routing Setup Page: preference before the route is calculated.
1. On the Setup Menu, highlight the Routing • Follow Road—increases the number of turns
icon, and press ENTER. the route contains.
2. Highlight the Follow Road Options button to • Off Road—creates a direct line from your
open the Follow Road Options Page where current location to your destination. This is
you can select additional route options. useful when traveling outside of the detailed
map coverage area or where no roads exist.
Follow Road Method—select how the unit calculates
follow road routes based on:
• Prompted—you are prompted to select a
preference before the route is calculated.
• Faster Time—routes calculated are faster to
drive but might be longer in distance.
• Shorter Distance—routes calculated are
Routing Setup Page Follow Road Options shorter in distance but take more time to drive.
Next Turn Pop-up—turns the Next Turn pop-up
window on or off.

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Follow Road Options Calculate Routes For—sets route calculation for the
Off Route Recalculation—allows you to set whether vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for
the unit prompts you when it is recalculating your your vehicle type, as some roads have vehicle-based
route (Prompted) or recalculates automatically. You restrictions.
can turn off-route recalculation off.
Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and
Calculation Method—sets how the unit searches for maneuvers on your route.
the route.
Geocache Setup
• Quickest Calculation—calculates the route Use the Geocache Setup Page to find and record items
the quickest, but it might not produce the best hidden at geographic locations. See the Garmin Web
route. site www.garmin.com/outdoor/geocaching for details
• Quick Calculation—takes more time to and how to download geocache locations from the
calculate but generates a better quality route. Internet.
• Better Route—generates an even better quality
NOTE: Before setting up and placing physical
route but uses a longer calculation time. geocache stations on public or private land, be
• Best Route—generates the optimal route but certain you are not in violation of ordinances or
takes the longest time to calculate. laws governing use of these properties.

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To access the Geocache Setup Page:

On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
Geocache icon, and press ENTER.

Anchor Drag Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when

you exceed a specified drift distance.
Off Course Alarm—sets an alarm to sound when you
Marine Setup are off your course.
Use the Marine Setup Page to define marine alarm Deep Water Alarm/Shallow Water Alarm—sets an
settings. alarm to sound when you enter an area of water that is
To access the Marine Setup Page: too deep or too shallow.
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Marine
icon, and press ENTER.

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Time Setup Units Setup

Use the Time Setup Page to set the time format and Use the Units Setup Page to customize the
zone, and set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving measurement units.
Time. The current time and date appear at the bottom
of the page. To access the Interface Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Units
To access the Time Setup Page: icon, and press ENTER.
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the Time
icon, and press ENTER.

Units
icon
Time
icon

Position Format—is the coordinates the system in

which a given location reading is shown. The default
Time Zone—choose the time zone for your city so format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes,
the GPSMAP 76Cx will show the correct local time. and thousandths of a minute (hddd°mm.mmm).
Select Other to enter a UTC Offset.

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Map Datum—describes geographic locations for Depth—select the unit of measurement (Feet,
surveying, mapping, and navigation and are not actual Fathoms, or Meters) to show the depth.
maps built in the unit. The default setting is WGS 84.
Temperature—select the unit of measurement
The unit automatically chooses the best datum based
(Fahrenheit or Celsius) to show temperature.
on your chosen position format.
Pressure—select the unit of measurement (Inches,
For more information about selecting Position
Millibars, or Hectopascals) to show pressure.
Formats and Map Datums, see page 80 in the
Appendix. Heading Setup
WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum Use the Heading Setup Page to specify the type of
can result in substantial location errors. You heading display and the type of North reference used
should only change the position format if you are to calculate your heading.
using a map or chart that specifies a different
NOTE: Unless you have a working knowledge
position format or map datum or want to use
of Headings and North Referencing, it is
a format you are familiar with.When in doubt,
recommended that you use the default values.
use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall
performance.
To access the Heading Setup Page:
Distance/Speed—select the unit of measurement to On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
show your speed and distance traveled. Heading icon, and press ENTER.

Elevation (Vert. Speed)—select the unit of

measurement (Feet (ft/min), Meters (m/min), or
Meters (m/sec)) to show your altitude.

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Welcome Setup
Use the Welcome Setup Page to insert a message,
such as owner information, that appears when you
turn on your GPSMAP 76Cx.

Display—select the value (Cardinal Letters, Degrees,

or Mils) to show your heading.
North Reference—provides headings based on a true
north reference.
Adding a welcome
message
To access the Welcome Setup Page:
On the Setup Menu Page, highlight the
Welcome Message icon, and press ENTER.

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To add a welcome message: Proximity Waypoints

1. Use the on-screen keypad and the ROCKER Use the Proximity Waypoints Page to define an alarm
to enter your welcome message, and press circle around a stored waypoint location. The alarm
ENTER.
circle can help you avoid restricted locations.
2. When finished, highlight OK, and press
ENTER to close. For more information on proximity waypoints see the
3. Turn you unit off and then on again to view “Proximity Waypoints” section on page 15.
your Welcome message.
Calendar
Use the Calendar to view sunrise/sunset times, moon
phase, hunt and fish probabilities, and archived
waypoints for activities you want to navigate to, for
any given day and location.

To use the Calendar:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Select the Calendar icon, and press ENTER.
The Calendar Page opens with the current
Welcome message week shown.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the day you
want to add waypoints to and press ENTER to
show the page for that day.

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4. Press MENU to open the Options Menu. Calculator

Highlight Add Point, and press ENTER to Select the Calculator icon to use your GPSMAP
open the Find Menu.
76Cx as a calculator. You can select either a Standard
5. Select the type of point you want to place on or Scientific calculator and Degrees or Radians from
the Day Page. (See page 16 for details on
the Options Menu.
using the Find Features) With the information
page for that point displayed, highlight the Use
button, and press ENTER to place the point
reference on the Day Page.
6. To remove points from a Day Page, press
MENU to open the Options Menu. Select
Remove Points, and press ENTER to display
the Remove Points Options List.

Options Menus

Calculator Page

To use the Calculator:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Select the Calculator icon, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER and the ENTER key to
operate the calculator.

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Stopwatch 2. Highlight the Stop button, and press ENTER

Select the Stopwatch icon to use the GPSMAP to stop the stopwatch.
76Cx as a stopwatch, which includes a lap timer. You To use the lap feature:
can also have the unit record the lap time based on With the stopwatch running, highlight the Lap
distance. button, and press ENTER.
To reset the stopwatch:
With the stopwatch stopped, highlight the
Reset button, and press ENTER.
To time lap by distance:
Press MENU to open the Options Menu.
Choose Lap by Distance and press ENTER.
To return to Lap by Button Press, repeat
these same steps.
To set a lap distance value:
1. Press MENU to open the Options Menu.
To access the stopwatch: Choose Set Lap Distance and press ENTER.
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field you
2. Select the Stopwatch icon, and press ENTER. want to change and press ENTER. Enter the
new value, and press ENTER. When done,
To start and stop the stopwatch: highlight OK, and press ENTER.
1. Highlight the Start button, and press ENTER
to start the stopwatch.

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MAIN MENU > SUN AND MOON

Sun and Moon

The Sun and Moon Page provides you with a graphic
depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth.
Press to
Sun and moon positions can be shown for any time, animate
date, and location on Earth. moon phases Press
to stop
The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise, sunset, Press to animation
moonrise, and moonset times for a selected time, date, animate the
display of the
and location. Use the on-screen buttons to animate the sun and moon
movement of the sun and moon and stop at a given
Sun and Moon Page
time or date.
3. To view the predictions for a different date
To view sun and moon locations for a and time, highlight either the Date or Time
specified time, date, and location: field, and press ENTER to open the on-screen
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. keypad.
2. Select the Sun & Moon icon, and press 4. To view the predictions for a different location,
ENTER. highlight the Location field, and press ENTER
to open the New Location Options Menu and
choose from the options shown.

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 MAIN MENU > HUNT AND FISH

Hunt and Fish 4. To view the predictions for a different location,

The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing highlight the Location field, and press ENTER
to open the “New Location” Options Menu.
of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a
chosen date and location. Choose Use Map to select a point on the map
using the pointer arrow. Press ENTER to show
To show hunting and fishing predictions the table for that location. The Location field
for a specified date and location: now states “Map Location”.
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Choose Use Find Menu to select a point from
2. Select the Hunt & Fish icon, and press the Find Feature database. Follow instructions
ENTER. The current date and location appear for using the Find Feature beginning on page
in the date and location fields at the top of the 31. When a find item is selected, highlight Use
page. at the bottom of the item information page, and
press ENTER. The Location field now shows
3. To view the predictions for a different date,
the name of the find item.
highlight the Date field and press ENTER to
open the on-screen keypad. 5. To return to the current date, press MENU, and
then ENTER.

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MAIN MENU > GAMES MENU

Games Menu To select and play a game:

The Games Menu contains six games (Memory Race, 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu
Virtual Maze, GekoSmak, Nibbons, Gekoids, and 2. Select the Games icon, and press ENTER.
Beast Hunt) for entertainment. Some games use GPS 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a game, and
as a virtual component in the play. press ENTER. A brief description of each
game appears.
WARNING: When playing any of the virtual
games (where you are moving on a real playing
field), use caution in selecting an area free of
hazards such a holes, obstructions, or proximity
to vehicular traffic. Playing these games can
distract your attention from observing objects in
your path.

4. Press QUIT and highlight Yes when prompted

to stop playing.
Games Menu

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Memory Race Virtual Maze

This is a GPS game where the playing piece This GPS-based game creates a virtual maze on the
moves where you move. To win the Memory Race, screen. You are placed at a central position in the
remember which square has which symbol. Clear maze and must explore the maze collecting flags.
the board by matching the pairs of symbols. Travel The lower right corner of the screen tells you how
to each square, highlight Open at the bottom of the many flags remain. The lower left corner contains a
screen, and press ENTER to view the symbol. timer showing the elapsed time. The difficulty level
determines how much of the maze you can see at one
To adjust the grid or square size in custom time. Viewing less of the maze makes the game more
mode: difficult.
1. Highlight the Grid Size or Square Size field,
and press ENTER to select from the Options TIP: Press MENU, and select Cheat to start
Menu lists. Press ENTER to make your cheat mode. Enabling this mode penalizes you by
selection. five minutes and counts seconds by ten instead of
2. Highlight Start, and press ENTER to begin the two. Press ENTER to turn off cheat mode.
game.
3. Highlight Re-Center, and press ENTER to
place yourself back in the middle of the game
board.

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GekoSmak Nibbons
GekoSmak is a GPS-based game that features you as In this GPS-based game, you must walk around the
the player piece. Periodically, Gekos appear on the board collecting the numbers as they appear. As you
screen. Before the Geko disappears, move toward walk, your “tail” grows. You can travel anywhere
the Geko and press ENTER to smack the Geko with on the screen but you cannot cross your tail, or you
a hammer. If you get the Geko, an “!” mark appears will lose a life. As an added challenge, you must also
above the hammer, if not, only a hammer appears avoid the skulls that chase after you.
momentarily.
Field size choices are small, medium and large. Small
fields are approximately 20 yards by 30 yards and
large fields are 60 yards by 90 yards (about the size of
an American football field).
The difficulty levels are: Easy, Normal and Hard.
These levels determine how often Gekos appear. The
pace quickens and values vary as difficulty levels
increase.
Nibbons

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Gekoids To play Beast Hunt:

This GPS-based game, which can be played without 1. Select Beast Hunt from the Games Menu,
GPS on, is all about blasting gekoids. You are the and press ENTER. The game overview page
ship, and you can survive only when you avoid appears.
getting hit. Before you begin to play, be sure to 2. Press ENTER to open the Difficulty Level
set your game settings. Orient Map “Northwards” menu. Select a difficulty level (Trainee,
rotates your ship in the center of the map. The map is Beginner, Expert, or Master), and press
ENTER to open the Visibility menu.
stationary and north is always up. Orient Map “Ship
Up” rotates the virtual world around your ship. Your 3. Select a visibility option (Extended or
Limited), and press ENTER to begin play.
ship always points Up. Press ENTER to start.
4. Use the ROCKER to jump from platform to
Beast Hunt platform.
Although not a true GPS-based game, Beast Hunt When you land on a shaded platform, you are
requires some navigation skills. You must find and one or two steps from the dragon. A platform
defeat the dragon with an arrow before it breathes fire with a circle is next to a pit. If you fall into a pit,
at you or you fall into one of the pits while navigating jump into the dragon or shoot an arrow that
a maze of platforms. Occasionally you are transported misses the dragon, you lose.
by slides that curve or move you diagonally. The 5. To defeat the dragon, press ENTER to place
game consists of several difficulty levels and an an arrow in a shaded platform. Use the
ROCKER to point and press ENTER to shoot.
extended or limited visibility option. When you lose
a game, the screen shows the layout of hazards, slides
and warning platforms. A scoreboard keeps track of
your wins and loses.
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APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS

APPENDIX Power
Source: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, USB power, 12 V Adapter
Cable, or up to 36 VDC external power
Specifications Battery Life: Up to 18 hours (typical use)*
Physical *Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the
Size: 6.2" H x 2.7" W x 1.4" D temperature decreases. Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP
76Cx in below-freezing conditions. Extensive use of screen backlighting, and
Weight: 7.6 ounces (216 g) w/batteries installed. audible tones significantly reduce battery life.
Display: 1.5" W x 2.2" H, 256-color, high resolution,
transreflective (160 x 240 pixels) with backlighting. Accuracy
GPS: <10 meters (49 feet) 95% typical*
Case: Rugged, fully gasketed, water resistant, IEC-529, IPX7
*Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DoD
Temp Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to 70oC)* imposed Selective Availability (SA) Program when activated.
*The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 76Cx may exceed the usable range of DGPS: 3-5 meters (10-16 feet) 95% typical*
some batteries. Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures. *
WAAS accuracy in North America.

Performance Velocity: 0.05 meter/sec steady state

Receiver: WAAS enabled Interfaces: NMEA 0183 version 2.3, and RS-232 and USB for
Acquisition Times*: PC interface
Approx. 1 second (warm start) Data Storage Life: Indefinite: no memory battery required
Approx. 38 seconds (cold start)
Approx. 45 seconds (factory reset) Map Storage: Dependant on the formatted capacity of the
*On average for a stationary receiver with an open sky view. MicroSD Digital Card
(A small portion of the card capacity has been used in formatting the card for use.)
Update Rate: 1/second, continuous
Antenna: Built-in quad helix, remote antenna capability.

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 APPENDIX > INTERFACING

Interfacing The USB Interface Cable provided with this unit allows
The following formats are supported for connection of you to connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to a PC-compatible
external devices. computer’s USB port.

Data In
Garmin Proprietary Sentences—PGRME (estimated Data In
error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude).

(+) Power

(-) Ground
The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is Power(+) Ground(-)
supported by the GPSMAP 76Cx and enables the unit
to drive up to three NMEA devices.
Data Out

Data Out
The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, Unit Power/Data Port View
version 3.01 output:
Approved sentences—GPGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA,
GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG,
GPWPL, GPBOD, GPAPB

Optional Power/Data Serial Port Cable with Bare Wire Leads

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APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Optional Accessories MapSource Software CD-ROMs—offers several

In addition to the standard accessories included with detailed mapping options that are compatible with
your GPSMAP 76Cx, several optional accessories are the GPSMAP 76Cx. Visit to Garmin Web site at
available to enhance the operation of the unit. http://garmin.com/products/gpsmap76Cx/ for a list of
compatible MapSource products.
To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories,
contact your Garmin Dealer, or Garmin Product Serial Port PC Interface Cable with Auxiliary AC
Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Power Supply—provides connection to a PC for data
Europe at 44/0870.8501241 transfer.

WARNING: Garmin accessories are designed Carrying Case—protects the GPSMAP 76Cx when
and tested specifically for use with Garmin not in use.
products. Accessories offered by other Marine Mount Kit—Allows installation on a boat.
manufacturers have not been tested or approved
for use with Garmin products. Use of such Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit—Allows installation
accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP on bicycle handlebar.
76Cx and void the terms of the warranty.
Battery Pack—Rechargeable, NiMH, AA battery kit,
Auto Navigation Kit—provides the parts and map USA receptacle.
data to use the GPSMAP 76Cx in an automobile. For a complete list of available accessories for use
Cigarette Lighter Adapter—provides auxiliary with the GPSMAP 76Cx, see the Garmin Web site:
power from an automobile cigarette lighter. http://garmin.com/products/gpsmap76Cx/
GA 25MCX Remote GPS Antenna—allows
enhanced satellite acquisition.
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 APPENDIX > CONNECTING YOUR GPSMAP 76CX TO A COMPUTER

Connecting Your GPSMAP 76Cx To connect to your computer using a Serial

Port connector:
to a Computer 1. Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the
You can connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to your back of the GPSMAP76Cx and insert the
computer using either a serial port or USB connector round indexed connector on the cable into the
cable. matching port.
NOTE: Fully install the supplied MapSource 2. Connect the remaining cable end to your PC
program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your Serial port or other appropriate device.
computer before connecting the USB cable to the 3. Set your GPSMAP 76Cx interface setting
computer. to the appropriate interface format. Refer to
Interface Setup on page 59.
To connect your GPSMAP 76Cx to your
Information About USB Drivers
computer:
The USB drivers should have been automatically
1. Lift the USB protective cover from the back
of the GPSMAP 76Cx and insert the smaller
installed when you installed the MapSource program
connector on the USB cable into the matching that came with your GPSMAP 76Cx. When you
port. initially connect the GPSMAP 76Cx to a USB
2. Connect the remaining cable end to your port, your computer might prompt you to locate the
computer's USB port. destination of the drivers for the device. You only
need to install the drivers once. After the drivers are
installed, your computer will always detect your
GPSMAP 76Cx when it is connected. USB drivers
might be updated periodically. You can find updates at
www.garmin.com.
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APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS

Map Datums and Location What is a Location Format?

Formats Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in
the form of coordinates. Because different maps and
What Are Map Datums? charts use different location formats, Garmin GPS
A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that units allow you to choose the correct coordinate
approximates the shape of the Earth and enables system for the type of map you are using. The most
calculations to be carried out in a consistent and common format is latitude and longitude, which is
accurate manner. The datum is physically represented used by all Garmin units.
by a framework of ground monuments whose
positions have been accurately measured and You can choose to change the location format to use
calculated on this reference surface. Lines of latitude with other coordinate systems. UTM/UPS (Universal
and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a Transverse Mercator/Universal Polar Stereographic)
specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum are easy-to-use metric grids that are found on most
reference and the GPSMAP 76Cx can be set to match USGS topographic quadrangle maps. You can also
most of those commonly used. select one of several other grids, including a user-
definable grid (for the advanced user).
If you are navigating and comparing the GPS
coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, set the
map datum in the GPS unit to the same datum as the
map to insure the most accurate navigation. .

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Loran TD Setup If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets

To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu: have been changed since the waypoint was created,
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. the waypoint will now reference the active GRI-chain
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Setup icon, and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates
and press ENTER to open the Setup Menu. accordingly. Remember that the GPSMAP 76Cx
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Units icon
is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation
and press ENTER to open the Units Setup and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful
Page. latitude and longitude coordinate before storing
4. Highlight the Position Format field and press the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation.
ENTER to open the format list. Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD
5. Highlight Loran TD, and press ENTER to open
coordinate anywhere in the world.
the Loran TD Page. You must know your GRI chain number and
6. To change the settings of any of the five fields, secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position.
highlight the field, press ENTER select/enter For more information, read our LORAN TD Position
the setting, then press ENTER. Format Handbook, available on the Garmin Web site,
7. When finished, highlight Save, and press at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp.
ENTER

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APPENDIX > WHAT IS WAAS/EGNOS?

What is WAAS/EGNOS? worldwide geostationary communication satellites

The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an that broadcast integrity information and differential
FAA funded service to improve the overall integrity of correction data as transmitted by ground reference
the GPS signal for users in North America. In Europe, stations.
WAAS is referred to as EGNOS. All SBAS systems use the same receiver frequency;
The system is made up of satellites and approximately therefore any operational SBAS system should be
25 ground reference stations positioned across the capable of providing your GPS unit with increased
United States that monitor GPS satellite data. Two accuracy at any location in the world.
master stations, located on either coast, collect data Currently, enabling WAAS on your GPSMAP 76Cx in
from the reference stations and create a GPS data regions that are not supported by ground stations, may
correction message. not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals
According to the FAA’s Web site, testing of WAAS in from an SBAS satellite. In fact it can degrade the
September 2002 confirmed an accuracy performance accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites
of 1-2 meters horizontal and 2-3 meters vertical alone. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on
throughout the majority of the continental United your Garmin GPS receiver, the receiver automatically
States and portions of Alaska. uses the method that achieves the best accuracy. To
enable or disable WAAS, see page 57.
WAAS is just one service provider that adheres to the
MOPS (Minimum Operational Performance Standard) For more information, go to http://gps.faa.gov.
for global Satellite Based Augmentation Systems
(SBAS). Eventually there will be several services of

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 APPENDIX > DATA FIELD DEFINITIONS

Data Field Definitions Distance To Destination—The entire distance, from

Accuracy GPS—The current accuracy of your GPS beginning to end, of a route.
determined location. Distance To Next—The distance to the next point on
Ascent - Average—The average vertical distance of a route.
ascents. ETA At Destination—The estimated time of arrival
Ascent - Maximum—The Maximum ascent rate in at your destination, if you maintain your current speed
feet/meters per minute. and course.
Ascent - Total—The total distance ascended. ETA At Next—The estimated time of arrival at the
next point on your route, if you maintain your current
Bearing—The compass direction from your current speed and course.
position to a destination point.
Elevation—The distance above or below mean sea
Course—The desired path of travel from your level.
starting point to your destination point.
Elevation - Maximum—The highest elevation
Depth—The depth of water from sonar NMEA input. reached.
Descent - Average—The average vertical distance of Elevation - Minimum—The lowest elevation
descent. reached.
Descent - Maximum—The maximum descent rate in Glide Ratio—The ratio of horizontal distance
feet/meters per minute. traveled to vertical distance.
Descent - Total—The total distance descended.

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Glide Ratio Dest—The glide ratio required to Speed - Moving Avg—The average speed while your
descend from your present position and elevation to vehicle was moving.
the destination’s elevation.
Speed - Overall Avg—The average speed determined
Heading—Your direction of travel as indicated by a by both the moving and stopped time and speed.
compass, in degrees or cardinal letters (N,S,E,W).
Sunrise—The time of sunrise for the current date and
Location (lat/lon)—Your current location as latitude/ location.
longitude coordinates.
Sunset—The time of sunset for the current date and
Location (selected)—Your current location described location.
in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon).
Time To Destination—The estimated time enroute
Odometer—The total distance you have traveled for to your final destination, if you maintain your current
all trips. speed and course.
Off Course—The distance off your direct course line, Time To Next—The estimated time enroute to the
right or left. next point on your route, if you maintain your current
speed and course.
Pointer—The arrow that indicates the direction to
travel to the next point on a route. Time of Day—The current time and date. It can be
displayed in 12 or 24 hour format in local time or
Speed—Your current vehicle speed can be measured
universal (UTC) time.
in miles per hour, kilometers per hour or knots.
To Course—Your direction of travel to get back on
Speed - Maximum—The maximum speed you have
course.
attained since the Trip Computer was reset.

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Trip Odometer—The running total of distance Vertical Speed—The rate of altitude gain/loss over
traveled since the Trip Computer was reset. time.
Trip Time - Moving—The length of time your Vertical Speed To Dest—The measurement of your
vehicle has been in motion, since the Trip Computer rate of acsent/decsent to a predetermined altitude.
was reset.
Water Speed—The data acquired from measurement
Trip Time - Stopped—The length of time that the devices interfaced to the GPSMAP 76Cx is used to
vehicle has been stopped (stationary) while the unit calculate your current speed over water.
was powered On and tracking your location (since the
Water Temperature—The temperature of water at a
Trip Computer was reset).
measured depth using measurement devices interfaced
Trip Time - Total—The total time the unit has been to the GPSMAP 76Cx.
tracking since the Trip Computer was reset.
Waypoint At Destination—The last point on a route,
Turn—The direction of, and distance to, the next turn your destination.
on an active route.
Waypoint At Next—The next point on your route.
Velocity Made Good—The rate of closure on a
destination based upon your current speed and course
of travel.

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APPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCE

FCC Compliance harmful interference to radio or television reception,

which can be determined by turning the equipment
off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one of the following measures:

The GPSMAP 76Cx complies with Part 15 of the FCC • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR • Increase the separation between the equipment
HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed and the receiver.
to provide more reasonable protection against harmful • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
interference in a residential installation, and are more circuit different from that to which the receiver
stringent than “outdoor” requirements. is connected.
Operation of this device is subject to the following • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful technician for help.
interference, and (2) this device must accept any The GPSMAP 76Cx does not contain any user-
interference received, including interference that may serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by
cause undesired operation. an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio repairs or modifications could result in permanent
frequency energy and may cause harmful interference damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and
to radio communications if not installed and used your authority to operate this device under Part 15
in accordance with the instructions. However, there regulations.
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause

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 APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY

Limited Warranty FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
defects in materials or workmanship for one year from RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR
the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM
at its sole option repair or replace any components DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do not
that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential
will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or damages, so the above limitations may not apply to
labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible you.
for any transportation cost. This warranty does not Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace
cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or the unit or software or offer a full refund of the
unauthorized alteration or repairs. purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.
LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin
OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for
LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number.
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR The unit should be securely packed with the tracking
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR number clearly written on the outside of the package.
OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid,
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of
FROM STATE TO STATE. the original sales receipt is required as the proof of
IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE purchase for warranty repairs.
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APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY

Garmin International, Inc. International Purchases: A separate warranty

1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. is provided by international distributors for units
Tel. 913/397.8200 purchased outside the United States. This warranty
Fax. 913/397.8282 is provided by the local in-country distributor and
this distributor provides local service for your unit.
Garmin (Europe) Ltd.
Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of
Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate,
intended distribution. Units purchased in the United
Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K.
States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin
Tel. 44/0870.8501241
service center in the United Kingdom, the United
Fax 44/0870.8501251
States, Canada, or Taiwan for service.
Online Auction Purchases: Products sold through
The Garmin GPSMAP 76Cx has no user-serviceable
online auctions are not eligible for rebates or
parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your
other special offers from Garmin. Online auction
unit, please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for
confirmations are not accepted for warranty
repairs.
verification. To obtain warranty service, an original or
copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer is The GPSMAP 76Cx is fastened shut with screws. Any
required. Garmin will not replace missing components attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit
from any package purchased through an online in any way will void your warranty and may result in
auction. permanent damage to the equipment.

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 INDEX

INDEX Course Deviation Indicator

(CDI) 50
geocache 21
intersection 24
interface setup 59
interfacing 77
course pointer 50, 51 interstate exit 22 intersections 24
Symbols creating waypoints 10, 11 near here 19
2D navigation 8 point of interest 24 L
3D navigation 8 D recent finds 18 language 57
databases 9 waypoints 20 lanyard 2
A data fields 38, 39, 41, 51, 53 location formats 80
accessories 78 declutter 41, 47 G lock on road 43
addresses 23 default 7, 41, 47, 53 games 72
alarms, proxomity 19, 57 deleting waypoints 12 geochache 21, 62 M
altimeter 52 depth 65 GPS 57 main menu 54
averaging location 13 display setup 58 GPS off/on 37 man overboard 16
GRI Chain 81 MapSource 9
B E guidance text 41 map data 39
backlight 4, 58 editing routes 33 map datum 65, 80
batteries 2 editing waypoints 12 H map information 19
battery type 57 elevation 37, 65 heading setup 65 map page 38
bearing pointer 50, 51 Enter/Mark key 3 highlight 6 customizing 42
entering data 7 highway page 55 information 44
C How To setup 42
calculator 68 F create a route 31 map setup
calendar 67 FCC 86 find a point of interest 25 general 42
calulate area 28 field 6 project a waypoint 14 marine 45
caution i, viii Find/MOB key 3 hunt and fish 19, 71 points 44
cleaning vi find menu 16 text 44
color 37 address 23 I tracks 43
compass 48, 49 city 21 In/Out zoom keys 3 marine setup 63
conventions i find by name 17 initializing the GPS 5, 6 measure distance 41, 46
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INDEX
Menu key 3 proximity alarm 19, 57 setup menu 56 trip computer 52, 53
messages 9 proximity waypoints 15, 67 Sight ‘N Go 49 turning on/off 4
MOB 16 status bar 8
Q stopwatch 69 U
N Quit key 3 stop navigation 40 unit setup 64
navigating storage vi
guidance text 41 R sun and moon 19, 70
W
lock on road 43 recalculate route 40 WAAS 57, 82
system setup 57
recalulate 40 resume navigation 40 warning i, vii
resume 40 Rocker key 3 T warranty 87
route 32 routes temperature 65 water immersion vi
stop 40 active 32 time setup 64 waypoints 10, 11
tracks 30 creating 31 time zone 64 averaging location 13
new location 37 delete 34 tones setup 59 creating 10, 11
north up 37, 40, 42 editing 33 TracBack 30 current location 10
lock on road 43 tracks 26, 54, 55 deleting 12
O navigating 32 navigating 30 editing 12
off-road transition 34 off-road transition 34 points 43 finding 20
points 34 profiles 29 MOB 16
P recalculate 40 track log 26, 43 projecting 14
Page key 3 saved 32 proximity 15
calculate area 28
page sequence 60 setup 61 using 10
color 27, 55
points, track 43 welcome setup 66
interval 27, 55
point of interest 24 S record method 27, 55
pojecting waypoints 14 satellite page 37
saving 27, 43
Z
position format 64 saved tracks 43 zoom ranges 40, 43
viewing 28
Power key 3 scroll bar 7
wrap when full 27, 55
pressure 65 secondary stations 81
track up 37, 40, 42
preview turns 32 setup map 41
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