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 as explained at the beginningof this section.2. Highlight the Auto Calibration fi eld and press ENTER to selectfrom On or Off. When On, elevation is corrected by GPS.3. Highlight the Barometer Mode field and press ENTER to selectVariable Elevation (used when you are moving) or Fixed Eleva-tion (used when you are stationary, allowing the Altimeterto function as a standard barometer). Elevation trip data is notrecorded when in the Fixed Elevation mode.To manually calibrate the Altimeter:1. Highlight the “Calibrate Altimeter” button and press ENTERto display the Calibrate Altimeter Page. You can calibrate theAltimeter using one of three methods:Enter the correct elevation: this requires a reliable sourcefor determining the elevation for your current location. Topo-graphic maps, scientifi c altimeters, moving to a location wherethe elevation is known, etc. can be used.Enter the correct pressure: this requires a reliable sourcefor determining the accurate barometric pressure at your cur-rent location. Scientifi c barometer, data from a weather stationin proximity to your location, etc.Enter the correctelevationEnter the correctbarometric pressure