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• Tracks (GPX/FIT) records your activity as both a 

traditional track that can be viewed on the map and used 

for navigation, and as an activity with fitness information.

Trip Recording

: Sets a trip recording option.

Recorded Data Reset

: Sets a reset option. The Track and Trip 

option resets the track and trip data when you finish the 

active track. The Prompted option prompts you to select the 

data to reset.

Altimeter Settings

From the main menu, select 

Setup

 > 

Altimeter

.

Barometer Mode

: Sets the barometer mode. The Variable 

Elevation option allows the barometer to measure changes in 

elevation while you are moving. The Fixed Elevation option 

assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation. The 

barometric pressure should change only due to weather.

Plot Type

: Allows you to view elevation changes over a period 

of time or distance, barometric pressure over a period of 

time, or ambient pressure changes over a period of time.

Auto Calibration

: Automatically calibrates the altimeter each 

time an activity is started. The device continues to 

automatically calibrate the altimeter as long as the device 

receives GPS signals and the Continuous calibration option 

is turned on.

Calibrate Altimeter

: Allows you to calibrate the barometric 

altimeter when you know the correct elevation or the correct 

barometric pressure (

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

page 7

).

Sound Settings

From the main menu, select 

Setup

 > 

Sound

.

Beeper

: Sets the beeper to sound for alarms and selections.

Attention Tone

: Sets the tone that sounds before voice 

prompts.

Voice Prompt

: Sets the voice prompt to sound for Guidance 

and Status, Route Guidance Only, or No Voice Prompts.

Voice Language

: Sets the language for voice prompts.

Speaker Volume

: Sets the external speaker or headphone 

volume level.

ANT+

®

 Sensor Settings

For more information about optional fitness accessories, see 

Optional Fitness Accessories

, page 10

.

Timer Settings

From the main menu, select 

Setup

 > 

Timer

.

User

: Allows you to set the timer to count up or count down. You 

can also reset the timer and turn it off. You can enter a time 

to use when counting up or down.

Marine

: Sets the timer to appear on the compass page in 

Marine mode.

Time Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

Time

.

Time Format

: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-

hour format.

Time Zone

: Sets the time zone for the device. Automatic sets 

the time zone automatically based on your GPS position.

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance and speed, 

elevation, depth, temperature, pressure, and vertical speed.

1

Select 

Setup

 > 

Units

.

2

Select a measurement type.

3

Select a unit of measure.

Location Settings

NOTE: 

You should not change the position format or the map 

datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart 

that specifies a different position format.
From the main menu, select 

Setup

 > 

Location

.

Position Format

: Sets the position format in which a location 

reading appears.

Map Datum

: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is 

structured.

Map Spheroid

: Shows the coordinate system the device is 

using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84.

Heading

: Sets the direction references used in calculating 

heading information. The Auto Mag. Var. option sets the 

magnetic declination for your location automatically. The True 

option sets geographic north as the heading reference. The 

Grid option sets grid north (000º) as the heading reference. 

The User Mag. Var. option allows you to manually set the 

magnetic variation at your location.

Restoring All Default Settings

You can reset all settings back to the factory default settings.

From the main menu, select 

Setup

 > 

System

 > 

MENU

 > 

All 

Unit Defaults

 > 

Yes

.

Device Information

Device Care

NOTICE

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme 

temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent 

damage.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can 

damage plastic components and finishes.
Secure the weather cap tightly to prevent damage to the USB 

port.

Cleaning the Device

NOTICE

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion 

of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. 

Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

1

Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild 

detergent solution.

2

Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

Optional Fitness Accessories

You can use optional fitness accessories including a heart rate 

monitor or a cadence sensor with your device. These 

accessories use ANT+ wireless technology to send data to the 

device.
Before you can use the fitness accessory with your device, you 

must install the accessory according to the instructions included 

with the accessory.

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors

Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or 

install the sensor.
Pairing is the connecting of ANT+ wireless sensors, for example, 

connecting a heart rate monitor with your device.

1

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.

10

Device Information

Summary of Contents for 276Cx

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 276Cx Owner s Manual...

Page 2: ...o ANT GPSMAP and TracBack are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries BaseCamp and Garmin Express are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These...

Page 3: ...a Destination 6 Stopping Navigation 6 Finding a Location by Name 6 Finding a Location Near Another Location 6 Navigating with the Compass 6 Calibrating the Compass 6 Course Pointer 6 Navigating with t...

Page 4: ...Index 13 ii Table of Contents...

Page 5: ...tomotive mode map and trip computer You can turn on the highway compass and altimeter pages in the display settings Display Settings page 9 Viewing the Main Menu From a main page press MENU twice to o...

Page 6: ...12 24 Volt adapter cable with the device you can adjust the volume level of the audio output 1 Select 2 Select and to adjust the brightness 3 Select and to adjust the volume 4 Select ENTER Support and...

Page 7: ...r you turn on the device it automatically begins searching for satellites The GPS page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix which should take only a few minutes Ac...

Page 8: ...t Points 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select MENU Average Location 4 Move to the waypoint location 5 Select Start 6 Follow the on screen instructions 7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100 select Save...

Page 9: ...n and receiving a GPS signal You can pause and start track recording manually 1 Begin moving to record a track 2 From the main menu select Track Active 3 Select an option To pause track recording sele...

Page 10: ...hazards To enable the course pointer from the compass select MENU Show CDI Course line pointer Indicates the direction of the desired course line from your starting point to your next waypoint Course...

Page 11: ...and moon and hunting and fishing 1 From the main menu select Celestial 2 Select Day View Week View or Month View 3 If necessary select the arrows at the top of the screen to view different dates 4 Se...

Page 12: ...blue triangle which represents your position on the map onto the nearest road This is most useful when driving or navigating on roads Orientation Adjusts how the map is shown on the page The North Up...

Page 13: ...velocity information RTCM Allows the device to accept Differential Global Positioning System DGPS information from a device supplying Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services RTCM data in an...

Page 14: ...GPS position Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance and speed elevation depth temperature pressure and vertical speed 1 Select Setup Units 2 Select a measuremen...

Page 15: ...ICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the USB port the weather cap and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer 1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port 2 Plug the small e...

Page 16: ...2 to 113 F Radio frequency protocol 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol Bluetooth and Wi Fi enabled device Compass safe distance 30 cm 11 8 in The device withstands incidental exposure to wat...

Page 17: ...8 navigating 6 settings 8 updating 2 marine 1 settings 8 memory card 11 microSD card 1 11 See memory card MOB 6 N navigation 6 7 compass 6 course pointer 6 stopping 5 6 notifications 3 P page layout...

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