Page 3 - About This Manual; Read the Safety
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual I ntroductIon Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 76. The GPSMAP 76 utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable GPS receiver. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on...
Page 4 - Table of Contents
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual I ntroductIon > t Able of c ontents Table of Contents Introduction ..................................................... i About This Manual ............................................i Care Information ..............................................iv Getting Started ......
Page 5 - Specifications
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual I ntroductIon > t Able of c ontents Main Menu .................................................... 38 Trip Computer .................................................39 Trip Computer Options .......................................39 Tracks ....................................
Page 6 - Care Information; Cleaning the Unit
v GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual I ntroductIon > c Are I nforMAtIon Care Information Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 76 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry...
Page 7 - ettInG; Unit Basics
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual G ettInG s tArted > u nIt b AsIcs Internal Antenna 180 x 240 Four-Level Gray, Backlight Display Interface keys External Antenna Connection Battery Compartment External Data/ Auxilary Power Port G ettInG S tarted Unit Basics
Page 8 - To Install the batteries:; Remove the batteries from your GPSMAP 76 when you do not; To install the Lanyard:
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual G ettInG s tArted > u nIt b AsIcs To Install the batteries: 1. Remove the Battery Cover by turning the D-ring 1/4 turn counter clockwise and pulling the cover loose. 2. Check the battery polarity with the molded diagram in the battery compartment and install the batteries...
Page 9 - Interface Keys; POWER Key
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual G ettInG s tArted > I nterfAce K eys Interface Keys IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map page, press to zoom in or out • From any other page, press to scroll up or down a list NAV/MOB Key • Press and release at any time to view the Find Menu page • Press and hold for MOB POWER...
Page 10 - aSIc; Turning on the GPSMAP 76; PAGE; POWeR
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > t urnInG on the GpsMAp 76 B aSIc o peratIon Turning on the GPSMAP 76 When the GPSMAP 76 is turned on, the Welcome page is displayed, followed by the Information and Warning pages. Acknowledge each of these pages by pressing the PAGE key. The GPS Inform...
Page 11 - Adjusting Backlight and Contrast; Selecting and entering Data; Owner’s Manual; ROCKER; Simulator Mode; Do not try to navigate in Simulator Mode.
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > t urnInG on the GpsMAp 76 Adjusting Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the backlight/contrast to see the display better. To adjust the backlight/contrast level: 1. Press and quickly release the POWeR key. 2. Press the ROCKeR key UP to increa...
Page 12 - To put the GPSMAP 76 in Simulator Mode:
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > t urnInG on the GpsMAp 76 To put the GPSMAP 76 in Simulator Mode: 1. With the GPS Information page displayed, press the MeNU key. 2. Using the ROCKeR key, highlight Start Simulator then press the eNTeR key. When the Simulator Mode is active, the mess...
Page 13 - Initializing the GPS Receiver; Initializing the GPS Receiver:; PAGe
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 b AsIc o perAtIon > I nItIAlIzInG the Gps r eceIver Initializing the GPS Receiver The GPSMAP 76 needs to be initialized the first time the unit is used, if it has been stored several months, or if it has been moved over 600 miles. The Almanac within unit stores each sat...
Page 14 - Gps r; Initialization Options
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > I nItIAlIzInG the Gps r eceIver Initialization Options If the GPSMAP 76 is unable to determine its location, an options menu is displayed. Select the appropriate option to help the unit acquire satellites. Highlight the option and then press ENTER to s...
Page 15 - Creating a Waypoint
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > c reAtInG A W AypoInt Creating a Waypoint The term Waypoint may be new to you, but is frequently used when discussing navigation. A Waypoint is a position stored in the unit’s memory used for direct navigation or to build a Route.The unit has to be tur...
Page 17 - editing Waypoints
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > c reAtInG A W AypoInt New, Mark, and Waypoint Page Options The New Waypoint page has a secondary menu containing three options: Average Location, Project Location, and Append to Route. Access this menu by pressing the MENU key when the New, Mark, or Wa...
Page 20 - and press; Remember that while the GPS is very
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > c reAtInG A W AypoInt To go to a waypoint: 1. Press the NAV key. 2. Highlight Go To Point and press eNTeR . 3. Highlight Waypoints and press eNTeR . 4. Highlight the desired waypoint and press eNTeR . 5. Highlight the Goto Button and press eNTeR . The ...
Page 21 - Creating a New Route
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > c reAtInG A n eW r oute Creating a New Route There are several methods to create a route. Press MENU twice and select Routes . Highlight the New button on the Routes page and press ENTER . A blank Route page is displayed. Press MENU to display the Crea...
Page 23 - editing a Route
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 b AsIc o perAtIon > c reAtInG A n eW r oute editing a Route The Route page has a secondary menu containing seven options: Use Map, Insert Waypoint, Remove Waypoint, Reverse Route, Plan Route, Delete the Route, and Start Navigation. To display the Route Edit Options, sel...
Page 25 - Plan Route
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > c reAtInG A n eW r oute Plan Route —plans a route with a Speed, Fuel Flow, Depart Time, and Depart Date. Fuel Flow is measured in “units per hour.” Please consult your vehicle’s Owner’s Manual for performance specifications.The Active Route page and Ro...
Page 26 - Starting to Navigate; To clear the Track Log:; twice to display the Main Menu.
0 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual b AsIc o perAtIon > s tArtInG to n AvIGAte DESTINATION START Current Track 45° Bearing 000° from START to DESTINATION Bearing 340° from current location to DESTINATION The GPS provides a straight line, direct navigation course to your destination. Since it is not always...
Page 28 - aIn
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > o vervIeW GPS Information Page Map Page Pointer Page Highway Page Active Route Page M aIn p aGeS There are five main display pages: the GPS Information page, Map page, Pointer page, Highway page, and the Active Route page. You can cycle through these pages ...
Page 29 - Gps I; Current GPS Receiver Status; Autolocate
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > Gps I nforMAtIon p AGe GPS Information Page The GPS Information page displays your speed, estimated accuracy, receiver status, satellite locations, satellite signal strength, date, time, and the receiver’s current location when the unit receives signals fro...
Page 30 - GPS Information Page Options Menu
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > Gps I nforMAtIon p AGe 3D Differential Location —indicates the receiver is using DGPS or WAAS differential data on at least four satellites. Lost Satellite Reception —indicates that the GPS receiver has lost satellite reception. Simulating GPS— indicates th...
Page 31 - Map Page; Zoom Scale; Using Additional Map Data; IN
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Map Page The GPSMAP 76 comes with a built-in basemap that includes a database of Cities, Interstates, State and County Highways, Exit information, Lake and River outlines, and Railway Lines. The standard basemap can be enhanced using Garmin’s Map...
Page 32 - Map Page Options
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Map Page Options To access the Map page Options, select the Map page and press the MENU key. To select an option, highlight the desired menu item and press ENTER . Full Screen Map/Show Data Fields —hides the data fields and expands the map to i...
Page 33 - Setup Map
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Setup Map Setup map contains the Map page Setup features. The features are arranged on a tab menu making it easy to locate the different setup items. The General, Map, Waypoint, Point, Marine, Line, Area, Topo, City, Road, and Other tabs have s...
Page 34 - General Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe General Tab The General tab contains the settings for Detail, Orientation, Colors, and Auto Zoom. Below is a description of each feature. Detail —allows you to control the amount of map data displayed on the unit. If you select a setting with hig...
Page 35 - Map Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Map Tab The Map tab contains settings for the Basemap, MapSource, Lat Lon Grids, and Grid Labels. Basemap —allows you to turn the Basemap data On or Off . Selecting Off no longer displays the Basemap. MapSource —is only available if Mapsource CD ...
Page 36 - Point Tab
0 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Point Tab The Point tab contains the Points of Interest, Geo, and Exit option settings. Each of the options has a Text and Zoom setting. Points of Interest —include general business listings such as restaurants, hotels, and gas stations. Geo —i...
Page 37 - Line Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Line Tab The Line tab contains the Zoom scale settings for Track Log, Saved Tracks, Course Lines, and the Bearing Line. Track Log —is the bread crumb trail that is left behind as your position changes on the Map page. Saved Tracks —are Track Logs...
Page 38 - Topo Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Topo Tab The Topo tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for Major Contour, Intermediate Contour, and Minor Contour Lines. The Land Cover option contains a Zoom setting. The Contour Line settings are used to de-clutter the map. If Auto is the se...
Page 39 - Other Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > M Ap p AGe Other Tab The Other tab contains the Text and Zoom settings for Railroad and Text setting for the Accuracy Circle , Heading Line , and Lock to Roads . Railroad —controls the display of railways lines. Accuracy Circle —is displayed around the Loca...
Page 40 - Pointer Page Options
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > p oInter p AGe Pointer Page The Pointer page is best used for navigation when a straight line course cannot be followed. The Pointer page contains user-selectable data fields along the top, Status Bar, Compass Ring, and Pointer. User Data Fields Compass Rin...
Page 42 - Highway Page Options
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn p AGes > h IGhWAy p AGe Highway Page Options Select the Highway page and press MENU to access the Highway page options. To select an option from the Menu, highlight the desired selection and press ENTER . Setup Page Layout —allows you to select the text size and t...
Page 43 - Waypoint Tab; Active Route/Goto Page
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 M AIn p AGes > h IGhWAy p AGe Waypoint Tab The Waypoint tab contains the On/Off settings for Next, Route, and Other. Next —determines if the next waypoint in a route is displayed. If On is selected, the next waypoint in the route is displayed. If On is selected and the ...
Page 44 - The power indicator is calibrated for
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > o vervIeW M aIn M enu The Main Menu page contains settings and features that are not contained on the Main Pages and submenus. The Main Menu is accessed from any of the Main Pages by pressing MENU twice. To select an item on the Main Menu, highlight the menu...
Page 45 - Trip Computer; Trip Computer Options
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > t rIp c oMputer Trip Computer The Trip Computer has eight selectable data fields. Trip Odom —displays the total distance traveled since the Trip Computer was last reset. Stopped Time —displays the total time that the unit was not moving since the Trip Comput...
Page 46 - Tracks; Tracks cannot be recovered once they; Track Page Options; If you know that you are going to want
0 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > t rAcKs Tracks The Track page displays the amount of Track Memory used and allows you to Save or Clear the current Track Log, and displays a list of any Saved Tracks. Save —allows you to choose how far back in the log you wish to save. Select the appropria...
Page 47 - Track Information Page
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > t rAcKs Track Information Page To access information on a Saved Track, highlight the desired track. Press ENTER to display the Track Information page. Name —allows you to change the Saved Track Name. When tracks are saved, the GPSMAP 76 uses the a date as th...
Page 48 - Points; Waypoints; Waypoint Options Menu
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > p oInts Points The Points page allows you to search for Waypoints, Points of Interest, Cities, Exits, Addresses, and Intersections using your current location or a location on the map. Addresses and Intersections are only available with MapSource software. T...
Page 49 - Points Of Interest
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > p oInts Find By Name —displays a list containing all User Waypoints. Waypoints are selected by entering the waypoint name in the data field or scrolling through the Waypoint List. As you enter a waypoint name, the GPSMAP 76 updates the waypoint list to show ...
Page 50 - Cities
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > p oInts After an item is selected, either a list or selection menu is displayed. Highlight the desired item and press ENTER . When a list is displayed, press MENU to give you the option of searching the list by name or by the nearest item. To view informatio...
Page 51 - Exit Options; Addresses
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > p oInts Exit Options All Types —displays a list with data for Services, Rest Areas and Other. Services —displays exits with services such as Filling Stations, Restaurants, Hotels, Auto Dealerships, Parts Suppliers, Hospitals, Banks, and Shopping Areas. Rest ...
Page 52 - Intersections
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > p oInts Intersections This option is only available when MapSource CD data containing road information is loaded in the unit. When Intersection is selected, the Find Intersection page is displayed. To find an Intersection, you must enter the First and Seco...
Page 53 - Routes; Routes Page Options
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 M AIn M enu > r outes Routes A route is a series of waypoints used for point-to-point navigation. A route must have at least two waypoints, but can contain as many as 50 waypoints. The GPSMAP 76 can store 50 routes. On the Routes page, you can create new routes, determi...
Page 54 - Proximity; Proximity Options
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > p roxIMIty Proximity Proximity waypoints can be used to alert you when you are approaching a predetermined area. When you place a waypoint in the Proximity List, you enter a Radius that determines when a Proximity Alarm is displayed. You can turn the Proximi...
Page 55 - Celestial; Tides
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > c elestIAl Celestial The Celestial Menu lets you view information for Tides, Sun and Moon, or Hunt and Fish. Tides The Tides page displays a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. You can ...
Page 56 - Sun and Moon; ENTER
0 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > c elestIAl zero value or below. The top and bottom numbers to the left of the chart, LCL and STA indicate the maximum/minimum levels, respectively. The four data fields below the chart, indicate event times and levels at which the tide changes starting in ...
Page 57 - Hunt and Fish; Map; Location; MapSource and System Info
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > M Ap s ource And s ysteM I nfo Hunt and Fish Hunt and Fish displays data for Good and Best times for hunting and fishing at the selected location. There is also a Rating (excellent, good, normal, poor) displayed, that reflects the productivity of the day. Yo...
Page 58 - Setup Menu
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > s etup M enu Setup Menu The Setup Menu is arranged in a tab format. Each tab (General, Time, Units, Location, Alarms, Interface) contains the settings that determines how the unit functions. To select a tab, highlight the tab name using the ROCKER key (right...
Page 59 - Time Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > s etup M enu Backlight Timeout —determines how long the Backlight remains on once activated. There are five options: Stays On, 15 Seconds, 30 Seconds, 1 Minute, and 2 Minutes. Beeper —determines when the Beeper is used. The options are Key and Message, Messa...
Page 60 - Units Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > s etup M enu Units Tab The Units tab contains settings for Elevation, Depth, Distance and Speed, Temperature, Direction Display, and Speed Filter. These settings are used in related fields throughout the unit. Elevation —displays in Feet or Meters. Depth— di...
Page 62 - Alarms Tab
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual M AIn M enu > s etup M enu Alarms Tab The Alarms tab contains settings for Anchor Drag, Approach and Arrival, Off Course, Shallow Water, and Deep Water. These settings determine if and when a warning beep is sounded and/or a message is displayed. Anchor Drag —alerts you...
Page 63 - Interface Tab
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 M AIn M enu > s etup M enu Interface Tab The Interface tab contains one field: Serial Data Format. This field contains eight settings that allow the GPSMAP 76 to communicate with computer software and other electronic devices. • GARMIN —allows the GPSMAP 76 to communica...
Page 64 - Physical; Power
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > s pecIfIcAtIons Specifications Physical Size: 1.2” x 2.7” x 6.2” (3.0cm x 6.9cm x 15.75cm)Weight: 7.5 ozs (.21kg)Display: 2.9" diagonal (6.0cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray LCD with backlighting (180 x 240 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, floatable, high-impac...
Page 65 - Connecting the Power/Data
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > c onnectInG And I nterfAcInG Connecting the Power/Data T he power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 76 to a 8–35 volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harn...
Page 66 - Satellite Information; Satellite Location
60 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > s AtellIte I nforMAtIon Satellite Information Satellite Sky View 45° 90° Outer ring - the horizon Inner ring- 45° above the horizon Center dot - 90° above the horizon Satellite Location The location of each available satellite is displayed over two location...
Page 67 - WAAs; dGps
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 6 A ppendIx > WAAs And dGps What is WAAS? The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an F.A.A. funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal. It is a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground ...
Page 68 - Map Datums
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > M Ap d AtuMs Map Datums Adindan Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Afgooye Afgooye- Somalia AIN EL ABD ‘70 AIN EL ANBD 1970- Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Anna 1 Ast ‘65 Anna 1 Astro ‘65- Cocos I. ARC 1950 ARC 1950- Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, ...
Page 70 - Navigation Terms
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > n AvIGAtIon t erMs Navigation Terms Avg Speed —The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG) —The compass direction from your current location to a destination. Course —The desired course between the active ‘from’ and ‘to...
Page 72 - Messages
66 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > M essAGes Messages Approaching Turn —is displayed when you are nearing a turn in a route. Arriving at Destination —is displayed when you are nearing your destination. Batteries Low —when displayed you have less than 10 minutes of battery left. Can’t Unlock ...
Page 74 - td; Loran TD System; LORAN TD Feature
6 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > l orAn td Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S....
Page 75 - To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu:
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 6 A ppendIx > l orAn td currently selected in the Setup TD field. If you enter a different LORAN chain number, change the secondary stations or offsets in the Setup TD field, the active waypoint information will reflect those changes. Since the GPSMAP 76 does not rely on ...
Page 76 - Accessories
70 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > A ssessorIes Accessories Automotive Mounting Bracket Requires the Marine Mount Part No. 010-10300-00. This kit includes the mounting base, temporary and permanent adhesive pads and a new swivel bracket. Marine Mount The bracket can rotate 360° and tilt more...
Page 77 - fcc c; FCC Compliance
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 A ppendIx > fcc c oMplIAnce FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 76 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residentia...
Page 78 - Product Registration; Contact Garmin; Software License Agreement
7 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > p roduct r eGIstrAtIon And s oftWAre l Icense Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today! Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 76 handy and connect to our Web site ( http://www.garmin.com) . Look for the Prod...
Page 79 - Limited Warranty
GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7 A ppendIx > W ArrAnty Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal us...
Page 80 - Safety Information; MAP DATA INFORMATION:
7 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual A ppendIx > s Afety I nforMAtIon To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Customer Service for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on ...
Page 82 - ndex; See
76 GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual I ndex I ndex Symbols 2D Differential Location 23 2D GPS Location 23, 60 3D Differential Location 24 3D GPS Location 23, 60 A Accessories 70 Accuracy 23 Accuracy Circle 33 Acquiring Satellites 23 Active Route/Goto Page 37 Active Route Waypoint 29. See Route Waypoints Addr...
Page 85 - Online Auction Purchases:
Declaration of Conformity Hereby, Garmin declares that this GPSMAP 76 product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. To view the full Declaration of Conformity, see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product: http://www.garmin.com/prod...
