Garmin GPSMAP 78sc - Manual (Page 7)

GPSMAP 78 Series Owner’s Manual 3
Getting Started
Battery information
The device operates on two AA batteries.
Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries.
Use precharged NiMH or lithium
batteries for best results ( page 33 ).
installing the Batteries
1 Slide the latch on the back of the
device, and remove the battery cover.
2 Insert the batteries, observing
polarity.
3 Replace the battery cover.
For best results, after you install new
batteries, update the battery type in the
system settings ( page 37 ).
Turning the Device On or Off
Press and hold .
Setting Your Language
1 Turn on the unit.
2 Use the Rocker to select a
language.
acquiring Satellite Signals
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire
signals.
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
2 If necessary, turn on the device.
3 Wait while the device searches for
satellites.
A question mark flashes while the
device determines your location.
4 Quickly press to open the
backlight status page.
The GPS bars indicate satellite strength.
When the bars are green, the device has
acquired satellite signals.