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.... if any pieces are missing, contact your GPSMAP 376C. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to use XM WX Satellite Weather features on , and how to change settings. The Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 376C in Marine Mode. Introduction > About This Manual The Automotive...
.... if any pieces are missing, contact your GPSMAP 376C. Take a moment to compare the contents of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to use XM WX Satellite Weather features on , and how to change settings. The Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 376C in Marine Mode. Introduction > About This Manual The Automotive...
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... About This Manual i Caring for the GPSMAP 376C iv Warnings v Important Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 376C 2 Turning Your GPSMAP 376C On or Off 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Volume 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Using the GPSMAP 376C Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 376C 8 Using Simulator Mode 12 Marine Mode 13 Marine Mode Pages 13 Navigating to a Destination... Mode Pages 64 Map Page 64 Current Route Page 65 Trip Computer Page 66 Main Menu 67 Main Menu Tabs 67 GPS Tab 68 Weather Tab 68 XM Tab 69 Route Tab 70 ii GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual
... About This Manual i Caring for the GPSMAP 376C iv Warnings v Important Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 376C 2 Turning Your GPSMAP 376C On or Off 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Volume 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Using the GPSMAP 376C Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 376C 8 Using Simulator Mode 12 Marine Mode 13 Marine Mode Pages 13 Navigating to a Destination... Mode Pages 64 Map Page 64 Current Route Page 65 Trip Computer Page 66 Main Menu 67 Main Menu Tabs 67 GPS Tab 68 Weather Tab 68 XM Tab 69 Route Tab 70 ii GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual
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... Information 122 What is Differential GPS (DGPS 122 LORAN TD Setup 124 Map Datums and Location Formats 126 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 127 Messages 129 Data Field Options 131 Software License Agreement 133 Product Registration 134 FCC Compliance 134 Limited Warranty 135 Weather Data Warranty 136 Index 138 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual iii
... Information 122 What is Differential GPS (DGPS 122 LORAN TD Setup 124 Map Datums and Location Formats 126 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 127 Messages 129 Data Field Options 131 Software License Agreement 133 Product Registration 134 FCC Compliance 134 Limited Warranty 135 Weather Data Warranty 136 Index 138 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual iii
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... guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your local waste department to properly dispose of the unit...in your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. To purchase a replacement battery, see www.erecycle.org. We use a combination of certain electronics. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Only replace with the most complete and accurate cartography that is replaceable. GPSMAP 376C Owner's...
... guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Contact your local waste department to properly dispose of the unit...in your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. To purchase a replacement battery, see www.erecycle.org. We use a combination of certain electronics. Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery. • Only replace with the most complete and accurate cartography that is replaceable. GPSMAP 376C Owner's...
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... cap Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation USB/GXM 30 antenna connector under weather cap GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual In addition, the GPSMAP 376C offers XM Satellite Radio capabilities featuring more than 30 channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather. more . GPS antenna 256-Color TFT display with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Battery pack... of news, sports, talk, and entertainment; With the included GXM 30 antenna and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather, boaters will have constant access to receive satellite signals.
... cap Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation USB/GXM 30 antenna connector under weather cap GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual In addition, the GPSMAP 376C offers XM Satellite Radio capabilities featuring more than 30 channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather. more . GPS antenna 256-Color TFT display with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Battery pack... of news, sports, talk, and entertainment; With the included GXM 30 antenna and a subscription to XM WX Satellite Weather, boaters will have constant access to receive satellite signals.
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Plug the power cable into an external power source to expose the power connector on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off , the GPSMAP 376C goes into Charge Mode. Align the notches and push the plug into an available AC outlet, or cigarette lighter receptacle if...is charging. Note: While in charge mode: 1. Contact Garmin or your Garmin dealer to an external power supply. 2. To charge the unit's battery: 1. See the image on the vehicle/vessel battery. Getting Started > Charging the GPSMAP 376C Charging the GPSMAP 376C Before using the unit, you can use for several days....
Plug the power cable into an external power source to expose the power connector on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off , the GPSMAP 376C goes into Charge Mode. Align the notches and push the plug into an available AC outlet, or cigarette lighter receptacle if...is charging. Note: While in charge mode: 1. Contact Garmin or your Garmin dealer to an external power supply. 2. To charge the unit's battery: 1. See the image on the vehicle/vessel battery. Getting Started > Charging the GPSMAP 376C Charging the GPSMAP 376C Before using the unit, you can use for several days....
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... the Backlight/Volume adjustment window. Press right to raise the volume or left to receive satellite signals. Backlight adjustment slider Volume adjustment slider GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 376C is up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness or press down to decrease. ...Backlight and Volume You can adjust the volume level of the sky to lower. 3. Press up as shown on your GPSMAP 376C, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Battery time remaining and power source indicator Warning Page 2.
... the Backlight/Volume adjustment window. Press right to raise the volume or left to receive satellite signals. Backlight adjustment slider Volume adjustment slider GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 376C is up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness or press down to decrease. ...Backlight and Volume You can adjust the volume level of the sky to lower. 3. Press up as shown on your GPSMAP 376C, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. Battery time remaining and power source indicator Warning Page 2.
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.... The numbers below each bar represent the particular satellite that is being tracked. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for satellites. Signal strength bars Receiver status field Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual You need to wait a few minutes. The sky view shows a bird's eye view...
.... The numbers below each bar represent the particular satellite that is being tracked. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for satellites. Signal strength bars Receiver status field Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual You need to wait a few minutes. The sky view shows a bird's eye view...
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... • 2D GPS Location-At least three satellites were acquired and a two-dimensional position fix was calculated. Turn the unit off . When the GPSMAP 376C collects the necessary data from this satellite. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for...
... • 2D GPS Location-At least three satellites were acquired and a two-dimensional position fix was calculated. Turn the unit off . When the GPSMAP 376C collects the necessary data from this satellite. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for...
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... Location-allows you have traveled more information about GPS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual Any time you to enter a new location automatically or using the map. See page 123 of the "Appendix" for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver might appear different from such items as the...
... Location-allows you have traveled more information about GPS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual Any time you to enter a new location automatically or using the map. See page 123 of the "Appendix" for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver might appear different from such items as the...
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...if you can view simulated weather information. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are not available. Press Menu to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. GPS tab Starting Simulator Mode from which to the location you want on the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the ... use. Highlight Use Map, and press Enter. 5. Press Menu to navigate using the map: 12 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual NOTE: Do not try to open the GPS tab options menu. 3. Highlight the GPS tab on the map, and press Enter. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained ...
...if you can view simulated weather information. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are not available. Press Menu to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. GPS tab Starting Simulator Mode from which to the location you want on the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the ... use. Highlight Use Map, and press Enter. 5. Press Menu to navigate using the map: 12 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual NOTE: Do not try to open the GPS tab options menu. 3. Highlight the GPS tab on the map, and press Enter. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained ...
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... up to the next point in your route. Highlight Next Route Waypoint, and press Enter to have the GPSMAP 376C start routing you record and store in your GPS. You can transition to the selected waypoint. Marine Mode > Creating and Using Waypoints Manually Transitioning to the Next Waypoint From the Route tab option menu...
... up to the next point in your route. Highlight Next Route Waypoint, and press Enter to have the GPSMAP 376C start routing you record and store in your GPS. You can transition to the selected waypoint. Marine Mode > Creating and Using Waypoints Manually Transitioning to the Next Waypoint From the Route tab option menu...
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...location. The new waypoint uses the next available waypoint number and the receiver's last known location as the unit calculates the average location of the waypoint. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual Note: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the ...to a new location. Highlight Project Location, and press Enter. Open the Waypoint Page, and press Menu. 2. Average Location Page 3. Marine Mode > Creating and Using Waypoints Averaging the Waypoint's Location Average Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint ...
...location. The new waypoint uses the next available waypoint number and the receiver's last known location as the unit calculates the average location of the waypoint. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual Note: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the ...to a new location. Highlight Project Location, and press Enter. Open the Waypoint Page, and press Menu. 2. Average Location Page 3. Marine Mode > Creating and Using Waypoints Averaging the Waypoint's Location Average Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint ...
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... pages not discussed here, see the "Marine Mode Pages" section. Map Page In Automotive Mode, by -turn -by default, four user-selectable data fields appear on the map. • Change the page layout and data fields to customize the Map Page. 64 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual The top of the screen... is zoomed in Automotive Mode. You can be configured to measure the distance between two objects on the right side of the screen shows the GPS status or the route leg. Automotive Mode Pages > Map Page Automotive Mode Pages Automotive Mode has two main pages (Map and Trip Computer),...
... pages not discussed here, see the "Marine Mode Pages" section. Map Page In Automotive Mode, by -turn -by default, four user-selectable data fields appear on the map. • Change the page layout and data fields to customize the Map Page. 64 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual The top of the screen... is zoomed in Automotive Mode. You can be configured to measure the distance between two objects on the right side of the screen shows the GPS status or the route leg. Automotive Mode Pages > Map Page Automotive Mode Pages Automotive Mode has two main pages (Map and Trip Computer),...
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...& fishing, and sun & moon information. • Message-view system-generated messages. • Display-adjust backlighting and page display. • Sound-customize GPSMAP 376C sounds. • Setup-adjust system settings. To highlight a sub tab, press left or right on the right. From any page, press MENU twice ... the Main Menu. 2. Main Menu To select a tab from the Main Menu: 1. Main Menu > Main Menu Tabs Main Menu Tabs • GPS-view satellite information. • Weather-view individual weather features. • XM-view and select XM Radio channels. • Route-create and store routes...
...& fishing, and sun & moon information. • Message-view system-generated messages. • Display-adjust backlighting and page display. • Sound-customize GPSMAP 376C sounds. • Setup-adjust system settings. To highlight a sub tab, press left or right on the right. From any page, press MENU twice ... the Main Menu. 2. Main Menu To select a tab from the Main Menu: 1. Main Menu > Main Menu Tabs Main Menu Tabs • GPS-view satellite information. • Weather-view individual weather features. • XM-view and select XM Radio channels. • Route-create and store routes...
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...without turning all of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. When you can select Storm Cells to the receiver and whether they are being tracked. For more information about GPS, see the "Using XM WX Weather" section beginning on page 95. 68 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual Note: You must...and return to use features described in this section. Main Menu-GPS Tab Main Menu-Weather Tab For more information about XM Weather, see pages 4-6. Main Menu > GPS Tab and Weather Tab GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of your previously selected weather features ...
...without turning all of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. When you can select Storm Cells to the receiver and whether they are being tracked. For more information about GPS, see the "Using XM WX Weather" section beginning on page 95. 68 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual Note: You must...and return to use features described in this section. Main Menu-GPS Tab Main Menu-Weather Tab For more information about XM Weather, see pages 4-6. Main Menu > GPS Tab and Weather Tab GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of your previously selected weather features ...
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The Track tab is for future use. Main Menu > Track Tab and DSC Tab DSC Tab Use the DSC tab (Marine Mode only) to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used and current settings. Track Tab Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how...on page 34. Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows a list of track memory used by mariners for distress calls and position reporting. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual DSC Page 71 DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features. Main Menu-Track Tab Active Sub...
The Track tab is for future use. Main Menu > Track Tab and DSC Tab DSC Tab Use the DSC tab (Marine Mode only) to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used and current settings. Track Tab Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how...on page 34. Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab shows a list of track memory used by mariners for distress calls and position reporting. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual DSC Page 71 DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features. Main Menu-Track Tab Active Sub...
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...highlight OK, and press Enter. The call transmits on sea or land) within range can receive the call , if you return to the log, the new name appears under the corresponding MMSI number. Any DSCequipped mariner (on an emergency channel with the MMSI number attached to that particular MMSI number. DSC ... fields. If you have DSC support. Main Menu > DSC Tab DSC Directory entries. Another way to input a name is attached to the call . 74 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual The Name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to save the Directory Entry.
...highlight OK, and press Enter. The call transmits on sea or land) within range can receive the call , if you return to the log, the new name appears under the corresponding MMSI number. Any DSCequipped mariner (on an emergency channel with the MMSI number attached to that particular MMSI number. DSC ... fields. If you have DSC support. Main Menu > DSC Tab DSC Directory entries. Another way to input a name is attached to the call . 74 GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual The Name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to save the Directory Entry.
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...want to be persistent, the alarm message appears on the GPS 376C and the unit emits five (5) beeps. Anchor Drag-sets an alarm to sound when you press Enter to acknowledge the alarm. 76 To set an alarm to make persistent. 3. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual If necessary, highlight the next field to...Enter. Press Enter to define alarm settings. Select Auto for the alarm to sound when off , the alarm message appears on the screen and the GPSMAP 376C beeps until you exceed a specified drift distance. Off Course-sets an alarm to go off. Highlight the Alarms tab on the Main Menu. 2....
...want to be persistent, the alarm message appears on the GPS 376C and the unit emits five (5) beeps. Anchor Drag-sets an alarm to sound when you press Enter to acknowledge the alarm. 76 To set an alarm to make persistent. 3. GPSMAP 376C Owner's Manual If necessary, highlight the next field to...Enter. Press Enter to define alarm settings. Select Auto for the alarm to sound when off , the alarm message appears on the screen and the GPSMAP 376C beeps until you exceed a specified drift distance. Off Course-sets an alarm to go off. Highlight the Alarms tab on the Main Menu. 2....
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...The GPSMAP 376C must be on the unit's clock. Ext. (External) Voltage-sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a flash flood warning is in effect. Select On, and then specify a distance. Thunderstorm Warnings-sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a specified amount. Marine Warnings...Tab Weather Alarms Tornado Warnings-sets an alarm to sound. System Alarms Clock-sets an alarm based on for the clock alarm to sound when GPS accuracy falls outside of the user-set value. Select On, and then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound when ...
...The GPSMAP 376C must be on the unit's clock. Ext. (External) Voltage-sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a flash flood warning is in effect. Select On, and then specify a distance. Thunderstorm Warnings-sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a specified amount. Marine Warnings...Tab Weather Alarms Tornado Warnings-sets an alarm to sound. System Alarms Clock-sets an alarm based on for the clock alarm to sound when GPS accuracy falls outside of the user-set value. Select On, and then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound when ...