Connecting Your Unit to a ComputerConnect your 76CS Plus to your computer using thesupplied USB cable to connect to a USB data port orthe optional PC Interface Cable to connect to a DB-9serial communications port.NOTE: Fully install the Supplied Trip &Waypoint Manager software on your computerbefore connecting the USB cable to the computer.To connect your GPS to your computer:1. Raise the rubber weather cap to expose theUSB connector. Connect the small end of yourcable to the USB connector on the back of the76CS Plus. Refer to the illustration on page 1.2. When using the supplied USB Data Cable,connect the larger end of the cable to anavailable USB data port (see below).USB Data PortWhen using a PC Interface Cable, connectthe larger end of the cable to a serialcommunications port on your computer (seebelow).Serial Communications PortInformation about USB DriversThe USB drivers should have been automaticallyinstalled when you installed the MapSource programthat came with your 76CS Plus. When you initiallyconnect the 76CS Plus to a USB port, your computermay prompt you to locate the destination of the driv-ers for the device. You only need to install the driversonce. After the drivers are installed, your computerwill always detect your 76CS Plus when it is connect-ed. USB drivers may be updated periodically. You canfi nd these updates at www.garmin.com.92 76CS Plus Owner’s ManualAPPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION190-00507-00_0A.indd 92 2/14/2005 3:33:57 PM
