Garmin GPSMAP ® 78 series - Manual (Page 2)

 GPSMAP 78 Quick Start Manual
Getting Started
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See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other
important information
When using your device the first time,
you should complete the following
tasks to set up the device and get to
know the basic features.
1. Install the batteries (
page 2 ).
2. Turn on the device ( page 3 ).
3. Acquire satellites ( page 3 ).
4. Mark a waypoint ( page 5 ).
5. Calibrate the compass ( page 7 ).
6. Navigate with the search menu
( page 8 ).
7. Navigate a route ( page 9 ).
More information
You can go to www.garmin.com to
download the latest manuals.
Safe Compass Distance
Make sure you install the GPSMAP 78
at least 8 inches (20.3 cm) from any
compass. Test your compass to verify
that it operates correctly when the
device is operating.
Battery information
The device operates on two AA
batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or
lithium batteries. Use precharged
NiMH or lithium batteries for best
results.
installing the Batteries
1. Slide the latch on the back of the
device, and remove the battery
cover.