Garmin GPSMAP 76 Owner's Manual

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GPSMAP 76 Owner’s Manual 7bAsIc operAtIon > InItIAlIzInG the Gps receIverInitializing the GPS ReceiverThe GPSMAP 76 needs to be initialized the first timethe unit is used, if it has been stored several months,or if it has been moved over 600 miles. The Almanacwithin unit stores each satellite’s orbital data that issupplied in the satellite signals. The GPSMAP 76 usesthe Almanac to know which satellites to search forand automatically updates each time the unit aquiressatellites. If you do not use your GPS for severalmonths or move the unit over 600 miles betweenuses, the Almanac can become “cold” and the orbitalinformation is no longer valid. Your unit may havetrouble locking on to satellite signals using a “cold”Almanac. If the unit is unable to receive enoughsatellite signals to determine its location and update theAlmanac, it displays an options menu.Initializing the GPS Receiver:1. With fresh batteries installed, take the unitoutside for a clear 360° view of the sky.2. Turn the unit on and hold it in front of you withthe top of the unit tilted upward. Follow thescreen prompts, pressing PAGe to display theGPS Information page.3. The initialization process is automatic. It shouldtake the GPSMAP 76 no longer than fiveminutes to acquire enough satellite signals tobecome operational. When the unit is able tonavigate, it displays either 2D GPS Location or3D GPS Location in the Receiver Status field.