Garmin GPSMAP 76S Quick Start Manual

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14Starting to NavigateWith the unit turned on and displaying ‘3D GPS Location’ on the GPSInformation Page, mark a waypoint at your current location. Name this waypoint‘HOME’, assign the ‘Residence’ Symbol and store the waypoint.Begin walking holding the GPSMAP 76S in front of you with the top of theunit pointed toward the sky. As you move, you will see that the unit leaves abread crumb trail on the map indicating where you have been. Walk at least atwo minutes in one direction and then make either a right or left turn. Continuewalking in this new direction for approximately another two minutes.Let’s start the trip back. Remember that unit provides you with direct, straightline navigation. It is not always possible to navigate using the most direct route,don’t worry, the GPSMAP 76S will continuously update your Track and Bearing,always pointing out the shortest route to your destination.To begin navigation:1. Press the NAV key.2. Select ‘Go To Point’ then press the ENTER key.3. Select ‘Waypoints’ then press the ENTER key.4. Select ‘HOME’ then press the ENTER key.5. With the ‘Goto’ Button highlighted, press ENTER.If the Compass Page is not displayed, press the PAGE or QUIT key to displaythe Compass Page.Basic NavigationDESTINATIONSTARTCurrentTrack 45°Bearing 000°from START toDESTINATIONBearing 340° from current locationto DESTINATIONThe GPSMAP 76 provides a straight line, direct naviga-tion course to your destination. Since it is not alwayspossible to follow a straight line from start to finish, as youmove, the Pointer will always point toward your destina-tion and the Compass Ring will always show your currenttrack. Continued on next pageQuick Start

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