Garmin GPSMAP 276C, Atlantic- User Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 276C, Atlantic

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
  • Page 3 – About This Manual; contains specifications, optional accessories,
  • Page 4 – Table of Contents
  • Page 5 – Specifications
  • Page 6 – Caring for the GPSMAP 276C; Cleaning the Case
  • Page 7 – Warnings
  • Page 8 – Important Information; MAP DATA INFORMATION:; Battery Warnings; Additional User-Replaceable Battery Warnings:; another battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a
  • Page 9 – Unit Overview
  • Page 10 – Charging the GPSMAP 276C; To charge the unit’s battery:; Using Charge Mode; To put the GPSMAP 276C in Charge Mode:; POWER
  • Page 11 – Turning Your GPSMAP 276C On or Off; The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 276C, the GPS receiver; To turn the GPSMAP 276C on and off:; Warning Page; Adjusting the Backlight and Volume; To adjust the backlight level or volume:
  • Page 12 – Getting Satellite Signals; GPS Tab; While acquiring satellites, the Map Page might show; Viewing GPS Status with the GPS Tab; configuration, causing the top of the sky view to align along your; MENU; to change the configuration of; GPS Status
  • Page 13 – Receiver Status
  • Page 14 – GPS Options; GPS Tab Options Menu; GPS Tips; normal to initialize and find your location.
  • Page 15 – entry field, or cancel an unintended function.
  • Page 16 – Using the GPSMAP 276C; press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you; Cartography
  • Page 17 – Selecting Options and Entering Data; Select options and enter data by using the; ROCKER; and; ENTER; of optional features specific to that page.; To exit a menu or return to the previous setting:; TO; mark your current location as a waypoint, press and hold; To enter data in a data field:; to highlight the data field you want, and
  • Page 18 – To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most; Not all fields are programmable. When you are on a page with fields; Restoring Default Settings; You can restore factory defaults for the following Main Menu tabs:; To restore default settings:; twice to open the Main Menu.; Setup Tab Options Menu
  • Page 19 – Using the Main Menu; Main Menu; To select a tab from the Main Menu:
  • Page 20 – Using Simulator Mode; Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are; Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the; To turn on Simulator Mode:; Entering a New Location; Use the GPS options menu to enter a new location from which to; To enter a New Location using the map:
  • Page 21 – Press and hold the; PAGE; or; Marine; Marine Mode Pages
  • Page 22 – Navigating to a Destination; MARINE; Mode and Automotive Mode are similar. Most of the; Navigate Options Menu; Navigate Menu in Marine Mode
  • Page 23 – Navigate Menu; To start a new route using the Find Menu:; Waypoint Review Page
  • Page 24 – To search for an item and route to it:; For complete information about finding an item, see the; To start the MOB function:; to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB
  • Page 25 – Finding an Item; Find Menu; Finding an Item From Another Location; FIND
  • Page 26 – To find an item from another; Find From Options Menu; To find an item near another item:; Viewing Recently Found Items; The Recently Found Page shows a list of the items you have; To view recently found items:
  • Page 27 – Viewing the Information Page; To view details about an item:; Map Feature Information Page; QUIT; Find Menu Options
  • Page 28 – Creating and Using Routes; The GPSMAP 276C allows you to create and store up to 50; Creating a New Route; Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the; To create a route using the Find Menu:; Route Tab with the Route List; to find items to; To create a route using the map:; Repeat step 5 to define additional route points.; on the New Waypoint Page to save the location as a
  • Page 29 – Navigating a Saved Route; Use the Navigate Route option to select and navigate a saved route.; To navigate a saved route:; Highlight a previously saved route, and press; Editing a Route; After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change; To change the name of the route:; tab on the Main Menu.; Route Review Page; to enter the route name, and press
  • Page 30 – To review individual route points:; Creating and Using Waypoints; When you return to the Route Review Page, the next point in the
  • Page 31 – To edit the route on the map:; You can enter information about your trip so the GPSMAP 276C can; Fuel flow rates are measured in units per hour. System
  • Page 32 – Transitioning to the Next Waypoint; checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. You can
  • Page 33 – Marking Your Present Location; fix to mark your present location.; To mark your present location:; New Waypoint Page; Creating Waypoints Using the Map; To create a new waypoint using the Map Page:; highlight the appropriate field, and press
  • Page 34 – Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates; You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint.; To create a new waypoint by entering location; Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press; Reviewing a Waypoint; After you create and store a waypoint, you can modify, review,; To access the Waypoint Review Page:
  • Page 35 – To access the Waypoint Edit Page:; Points Tab; If the waypoint is located on a map feature or; Adding a Waypoint to a Route; Append to Route; Waypoint Options Menu
  • Page 36 – Averaging the Waypoint’s Location; Average Location; makes the unit take several sample location; You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can; To calculate the average location:; Location window opens. The fields change as the unit; Average Location Page; Projecting a Waypoint; You can also create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and; To create a new waypoint by projecting its location:; Project Location Menu
  • Page 37 – Editing a Waypoint; You can edit waypoints using the Points tab on the Main Menu. The; User Sub Tab; Highlight the waypoint name, symbol, or field you want to
  • Page 38 – Waypoint Page; To edit the next waypoint in the list:; Organizing Waypoints into Categories; You can organize your waypoints into categories to help manage; To create a waypoint category:; To assign a category to a waypoint:
  • Page 39 – To delete a category:; With the Waypoint Categories window open, highlight the; Waypoint Categories Options Menu; again to finish deleting the category.; Deleting Waypoints; You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list on the Points tab; to highlight the on-screen; Delete; and press; When you delete a waypoint from the list, it cannot; To delete a waypoint from the User Points tab:; tab, highlight the waypoint you want to
  • Page 40 – field and press; Proximity Points; Use the Proximity sub tab to define an alarm circle around a stored; To turn proximity alarms on or off:
  • Page 41 – Highlight the field below; To add a proximity waypoint:; distance field is now highlighted. Press; To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list:; Proximity Points Tab Options Menu
  • Page 42 – Managing Your Tracks; a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you; Setting Up and Saving Your Tracks; To access the Track tab:; Menu; Track; Track Tab; records track points after a specified distance is
  • Page 43 – To clear the track log:; To save the entire track log:
  • Page 44 – Saved Tracks; Saved Sub Tab; Review on Map; Track Review Page
  • Page 45 – Navigating a Saved Track; To start a TracBack using the NAV key:; NAV; Highlight the track you want to navigate, and press; press; TracBack Tips; The receiver then uses the most significant points of your
  • Page 46 – IN; In Marine Mode, by default, four user-selectable data fields appear; Map Page
  • Page 47 – You can adjust how the following pages appear: Map, Compass,; To set up the page layout:; Select a page layout option, and press; To change a; to open the options menu.
  • Page 48 – Setting Up the Map Page; Use the Set Up Map option to adjust how items appear on the Map; To change a map setup option:; to highlight the field you want to; Viewing Additional Map Data; Use the Map information page to view the data loaded on your; The outline of a check mark appears if one or more
  • Page 49 – Individual Map Information Page; Map Orientation; The scale value represents the distance from one end of
  • Page 50 – Panning the Map; arrow moves the map so you can view different parts of the; arrow’s position coordinates. When the arrow is stationary, fixed
  • Page 51 – To re-center your position on the screen:; You can also use the arrow to select on-screen map items, which; To view details about an on-screen point:; Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map; You can remove items from the Map Page (declutter the display) to; To declutter the Map Page:
  • Page 52 – Measuring Distance; You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items.; To measure the bearing/distance between two points:; Measure Distance
  • Page 53 – Compass Page in Marine Mode; You must be moving for the compass to accurately; Turning On the Compass Page; To show the Compass Page in Automotive Mode:; Display; Compass Page
  • Page 54 – Compass Page Options; —changes on-screen data fields. For definitions; Using the Marine Timer; you to easily count up or down by specified time increments. As; To open the Marine Timer:; on the Compass Page.; Set Up Page Layout; Marine Timer appears in the lower right corner.
  • Page 55 – To use the Marine Timer:; Marine Timer on the Compass Page; If you want to change the length of time and the behavior of the; Timers Setup; You can set the timer countdown for up to 60 minutes.; To set the Marine Timer:; To enter a new time highlight the time field, press
  • Page 56 – Highway Page; To hide or show the Highway Page:; Using the Highway Page; To change the highway perspective scale:
  • Page 57 – Highway Page Options; Use the Highway Page options menu to define the data fields and; To show and select the Highway Page Options:; repeatedly until the Highway Page appears.; Highway Page Options Menu; —selects the page layout.; Change Data Fields; —shows an options menu with two sub tabs:; Line; Waypoint; enabling the line for the Active Leg and Track Log.; Set Up Highway
  • Page 58 – Active Route Page; Active Route Page Options; Active Route Page Options Menu; —customizes the data fields shown on the
  • Page 59 – fields. The compass ribbon appears at the top of the page to show; Position Data Page; Position Data Page Options; —specifies the type of item used as the
  • Page 60 – to select either; Automotive; Automotive Mode Pages
  • Page 62 – Stopping and Resuming Navigation; When navigating to a point, you can stop navigation. For example,
  • Page 64 – Following a Saved Route; to open the Navigate Menu.; Editing Your Route; Navigate Menu in Automotive Mode
  • Page 65 – Entering Custom Avoids; The Custom Avoids feature allows you to enter specific areas and; To enter a custom avoid:; to move the arrow to the first point in the; Creating a Detour; Detour Distance
  • Page 66 – Edit Vias; “Finding an Item”
  • Page 67 – Following an Automotive Route; Track Your Progress with the Map Page; Watch Your Trip Data; Current Route Page
  • Page 68 – In Automotive Mode, by default, four user-selectable data fields; • Change the page layout and data fields to customize the Map
  • Page 69 – Saving the Current Route
  • Page 70 – Trip Computer Page; Trip Computer Page Options Menu; —choose the layout and number of data fields.; Change Nearest Type; be used as the nearest item [shown in the lower-left data field of the
  • Page 71 – , and then press up or; Main Menu Tabs; —configure sonar options.
  • Page 72 – Main Menu—GPS Tab; Route Tab; Main Menu—Route Tab; gPs t
  • Page 73 – efficiently. For more information about waypoints, see the “; Main Menu—Points Tab; define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use.; Main Menu—Track Tab; Active Sub Tab
  • Page 74 – DSC Tab; Appendix; DSC Page; Understanding Distress Calls; Page. Both pages contain identical fields to the DSC Entry Review; dsc t
  • Page 75 – Open the Call List or Log from the; DSC; to open the DSC Entry Review Page.; DSC Entry Review Page; DSC Call List; DSC Log; oldest log file is removed when a new call is received.
  • Page 76 – Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call; Call List; DSC Directory list; To add a new directory entry:; Open the DSC Directory on the Main Menu.
  • Page 77 – New Directory Item Page; Making a Distress Call; DSC Setup
  • Page 78 – Sonar Tab; Use the Sonar tab to set up and configure sonar. See the “; You must have a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module; Main Menu—Sonar Tab; Alarms Tab; Use the Alarms tab to define alarm settings. When an alarm goes off,; Main Menu—Alarms tab
  • Page 79 – To set a persistent alarm:; Alarms; to place a check mark in the; Persist; —sets an alarm to sound when you are a specified distance; System Alarms; then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound. The
  • Page 80 – Sonar Alarms; inside a specific temperature range. Select; Calendar Tab; and hunting and fishing information for the day.; Calendar Tab in Day View; Calendar Options
  • Page 81 – Celestial Tab; Main Menu—Celestial Tab; To access the Celestial tab:
  • Page 82 – Tide Sub Tab; To view a tide chart for a different tide station:; when finished. The unit shows the chart for the; On
  • Page 83 – field. Then press down to start the; The Sun & Moon sub tab provides you with sunrise/sunset and; To view sun and moon information for a different date:; when finished. The unit shows the sun and
  • Page 84 – To view sun and moon information for a different; To use the current location, highlight the; From; highlight; Current Location; The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the best; To view hunt and fish information for a different date:; when finished. The unit shows the information
  • Page 85 – Hunt & Fish information for the selected location.; To use the current location:; Message Tab; Main Menu—Message Tab
  • Page 86 – To show or hide messages using the; Message; Log Filter; sub tab. All messages appear by; Message Log Filter Tab; Highlight the message type you want to hide, and press; . The message name appears in the; Hide; Display Tab; Main Menu—Display Tab
  • Page 87 – Sound Tab; Main Menu—Sound Tab
  • Page 88 – Setup Tab; System Sub Tab; To access the System sub tab:; Setup; System; Main Menu—System Setup Tab
  • Page 89 – To access the Road Routing sub tab:; Road Routing; Road Routing Sub Tab; —allows you to enter specific areas and roads that
  • Page 90 – To access the Guidance sub tab:; Guidance; Guidance Sub Tab; Timers Sub Tab; Timers; Timers Sub Tab
  • Page 91 – appear in the Current Time and Date field.; To access the Time sub tab:; Time; Time Sub Tab; Units Sub Tab; To access the Units sub tab:; Units
  • Page 92 – Location Sub Tab; To access the Location sub tab:; Location; Changing the Location Format; Only change the datum if you are using a map or chart that specifies; Selecting a Different Heading Reference; field if you selected; User Mag Var
  • Page 93 – Use the Welcome sub tab to enter information, such as your name; To access the Welcome sub tab:; Welcome Sub Tab; To add a welcome message:; Highlight one of the Welcome Message fields, and press; Com 1 and Com 2 Sub Tabs; Use the Com 1 and Com 2 sub tabs to change the data format and; To access the Com 1 and Com 2 sub tabs:; Com 1 Sub Tab
  • Page 94 – USB is disconnected, the USB field changes; To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency:
  • Page 95 – The Status field shows one of the following:; Tuning; —the unit is attempting to tune to the specified; Scanning; (SNR) and Distance fields show data. The SNR range is 0 dB to
  • Page 96 – To access the Advanced NMEA Output Setup:; Advanced NMEA Output Setup
  • Page 97 – You; MUST; have a transducer and a GSD 20 or GSD 21; Showing Sonar on the Map Page; Map Page with Split Screen
  • Page 98 – Using the Sonar Page; GPSMAP 276C becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher. If a GSD; Sonar Page; Fish; option allows you to view the actual sonar data, a fish; Dual; appearance of the fish symbols changes. Fish symbols from the
  • Page 99 – Adjusting the Sonar Page; To select an adjustment option:; right or left to scroll through the; Sonar Adjustment Options; be set to automatically track the bottom or set to a user-specified
  • Page 100 – —helps filter unwanted noise from the sonar display.
  • Page 101 – Resizing the Split Screen; No Zoom; Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page; underwater waypoints. This makes it easier to find and use; To mark an underwater waypoint:; appropriate field, and press
  • Page 102 – Setting Up Sonar; To access the Sonar Tab:; Highlight the; Sonar; —select the efficiency of the digital depth update
  • Page 103 – Transducer; distance. To find out your speed, divide the distance by the time.; To calibrate the water speed:; You must have a transducer with a built-in speed sensor; Calibrating the Water Speed
  • Page 104 – Setting Up the Sonar Display; To access the Display sub tab:; Display Sub Tab; to show a graphic flasher representation on
  • Page 105 – Viewing the Temperature; You must be receiving proper sonar data from another; To access the Temperature sub tab:; Temperature; Temperature Sub Tab; Changing the Temperature Display
  • Page 106 – Understanding Sonar; the bottom, a structure, or a fish—sound is reflected back to the; the first strong return comes from the bottom directly below the; Understanding the Sonar Display; One of the first things to understand about sonar is that the; Aerial View of the Water
  • Page 107 – Transducer Coverage; cannot show a large coverage area for finding fish. The 10° cone
  • Page 108 – Whiteline; is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back; Whiteline Off; Thermoclines; A rough definition of a thermocline is a break in water where
  • Page 109 – Physical Specifications; Accuracy
  • Page 110 – Optional Accessories; Garmin accessories have been designed and
  • Page 111 – Installation Information; GPSMAP 276C to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna.; Connecting the Power/Data Cable; The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 276C to an 11–35; Power/Data Connector on the GPSMAP 276C Unit
  • Page 112 – Connecting Your GPSMAP 276C to a Computer; Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip &; USB Data Port on Your PC; To connect your GPS to your computer:; updated periodically. You can find these updates at
  • Page 113 – Using xImage for Customized Waypoint Icons; . See the xImage Help file for complete; Installing and Removing Data Cards; To install a data card:; If the unit is on, a confirmation tone sounds. The first time; To remove a data card:; If the unit is on, a confirmation tone sounds when the data
  • Page 114 – To remove the GPS antenna:; Removing the GPS Antenna
  • Page 115 – Satellite Information; Satellite Sky View; Satellite Location; location is shown in the location format you have selected.; Differential Field; None
  • Page 116 – September 2002 of WAAS confirmed an accuracy performance of 1–
  • Page 117 – LORAN TD Setup; LORAN TD Feature; lorAn td s
  • Page 118 – To set up Loran TD from the Main Menu:; To change the settings of any of the five fields, highlight the; LORAN TD Position Format Handbook
  • Page 119 – Map Datums and Location Formats; specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference, and you; What is a Location Format?; coordinate systems in Location field of the Setup tab—Location
  • Page 120 – use DSC, users must first register their VHF radio with the; What is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI); identifier to the Coast Guard when used in; Garmin does
  • Page 121 – How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained?; Non-Federal Users in the United States; application/licensing process when you file FCC Forms 159 and; Federal Users in the United States; How Can Garmin Help You with DSC?
  • Page 122 – Messages
  • Page 123 – —a complete uploaded track does not fit in memory. The
  • Page 124 – Data Field Options; option. Some of these options are supported only by devices
  • Page 126 – Software License Agreement; BY USING THE GPSMAP 276C, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE; Product Registration; Contact Garmin; Contact
  • Page 127 – Limited Warranty; Online Auction Purchases:
  • Page 128 – FCC Compliance; • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.; Hereby, Garmin, declares that this GPSMAP 276C is in compliance; fcc c
  • Page 134 – © 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries; Garmin Corporation
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© 2009 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9RB UK Tel. +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outsi...

Page 3 - About This Manual; contains specifications, optional accessories,

I ntroductIon Thank you for choosing the Garmin ® GPSMAP ® 276C, which uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the...

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Table of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i Caring for the GPSMAP 276C ................................................ iv Warnings .................................................................................. v Important Informati...

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