Garmin GPSMAP 76CS Owner's Manual

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4GPSmap 76CSGetting StartedSatellite Page Acquiring Satellite SignalsInitialization & the Satellite PageThe GPSmap 76CS locates satellites above its positionOptionsMenuGPS ElevationdisplayStarting Up the GPS ReceiverWhen you turn on the GPSmap 76CS, the GPS receiver begins tosearch for satellites in order to determine (fix) its location. This processis called “initialization” and can take from 5 to 15 minutes the first timeyou use your unit. Thereafter, if you haven’t moved more than 600 milesfrom your original location, it takes only seconds to minutes. In order toreceive satellite signals, you must be outdoors and have a clear view ofthe sky. Satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass)or dense overhead tree cover. To shorten the time required for initializa-tion, select “New Location” from the options menu, then use the MapPage to determine your general location so the GPSmap 76CS can searchfor those satellites above you.To initialize your GPSmap 76CS:1. Press and release the POWER key to turn on the unit.2. Observe the “Power On” Page followed by the Satellite Page.3. While the GPS receiver is searching for the satellite signals, a“Locating Satellites” message is replaced by an “Acquiring Satel-lites” message until enough signals are acquired to fix its location.If the unit cannot get a satellite fix, a list of solutions appears.Highlight the appropriate solution and press ENTER.You can also observe a sky view array of the satellites overhead withyour position centered in the array. The outer circle represents the hori-zon and the inner circle a position 45 o from the horizon. The numbersdisplayed indicate the number assigned to each satellite. A bar graph atthe bottom of the page displays the strength of signals from each satellite.Heading Bugindicatesyour directionof movement.