Garmin GPSMAP 76CS Owner's Manual

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68GPSmap 76CSGPS NavigationAltimeter Setup Altimeter SetupThe Altimeter Setup Page allows you to setup the Altimeter to selfcalibrate each time you turn on the unit, to function as a barometer or tomanually calibrate when you have accurate elevation or pressure data.To setup the Altimeter:1. Access the Altimeter Setup Page and highlight the Auto Calibration fi eld and press ENTER to select from On or Off. WhenOn, elevation is corrected by GPS.2. Highlight the Barometer Mode field and press ENTER to selectVariable Elevation (used when moving) or Fixed Elevation (usedwhen stationary, allowing the Altimeter to function as a standardbarometer). Trip data is not recorded when in Fixed Elevation mode.3. Select a method of saving data from the Pressure Trend Record-ing fi eld and press ENTER. When you select “Save Always,”the pressure is recorded every 15 minutes, even when the unitis turned off. For this reason be certain to return this settingback to “Save When Power On” when removing batteries orstoring the unit with batteries for prolonged periods. Installfresh batteries when the “Battery Low” message appears.To manually calibrate the Altimeter:1. Highlight the “Calibrate Altimeter” button and press ENTER.You can calibrate the Altimeter using one of three methods:Enter the correct elevation: this requires a reliable sourcefor determining the elevation for your current location.Enter the correct pressure: this requires a reliable sourceto determe the accurate barometric pressure at your current location.Enter the correctelevationEnter the correctbarometric pressureImportant - If you select the “Save Always” option, be certain to switch backto the “Save When Power On” option before removing the batteries from theunit and when storing the unit for long periods with batteries in place. If not,you may need to reset your location for satellite acquisition at the next start-up.