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Quick Start

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The 

IN

 key — adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in)

The 

OUT

 key —

 

adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out)

The 

PAGE

 key —

 

cycles the unit through the main display pages in sequence and returns 

the display from a submenu page.

 

The 

QUIT

 key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in a reverse sequence, 

re-saves the previous value in a data entry fi eld, or cancels an unintended function such as a 
GOTO.

The 

ENTER

 key —

 

selects a highlighted menu option. When entering data, it allows you to 

initiate entry, and then to accept the selected value(s).  It also marks the current location of a 
waypoint when pressed and held for more than one second.

The 

MENU

 key —

 

displays a menu of available options for the current page, Pressing the 

MENU

 key twice will display the Main Menu.

 

The 

NAV/MOB

 key — displays the Navigation Menu. It also activates the MOB (Man 

OverBoard) function when pressed and held for more than one second.

The 

FIND

 key — allows you to quickly access User Waypoints, Cities, Points of Interest, 

Services and other items used for navigation.

The 

POWER

 key — is used to turn the unit on and off and to activate the backlight. It is 

also used to adjust the contrast.

The 

ARROW KEYPAD

 — is used to select (highlight) menu options and enter data. It also 

controls cursor movement on the Map Page. 

Learning the Keypad

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Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 176

Page 1: ...quick start guide chartplotting receiver GPSMAP 176C 176 190 00185 02_0A indd 1 6 17 2002 1 16 14 PM...

Page 2: ...ive Display with Backlight 176C Backlit Keypad for easy night operation GPS Antenna External Power and Computer Data Port Battery Compartment Port for optional Data Storage Card R o t a t e A n t e n...

Page 3: ...the battery lid rotate the D ring 1 4 turn counterclockwise and pull away To reinstall the battery lid place the locking pin into the slot and rotate the D ring 1 4 turn clockwise The GPSMAP 176 uses...

Page 4: ...value s It also marks the current location of a waypoint when pressed and held for more than one second The MENU key displays a menu of available options for the current page Pressing the MENU key tw...

Page 5: ...Warning Info Page will be displayed To acknowledge that you have read and understand the warning press the ENTER key Backlight and Contrast Adjustment You may need to adjust the Backlight or Contrast...

Page 6: ...ut the unit cannot be used for actual navigation in simulator mode NOTE Do not try to navigate using the Simulator Mode While in the Simulator Mode the GPS receiver is turned off Any Satellite Signal...

Page 7: ...al elds on the display Moving the cursor to a given location allows you to begin data entry or scroll through a list Default A system selected format built into the operating software of the unit s me...

Page 8: ...page a scroll bar will appear along the right side of the list see example at left The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list is currently being displayed The height of the sc...

Page 9: ...hen press the ENTER key Changing the waypoint name 1 Using the ARROW KEYPAD highlight the Name eld then press the ENTER key The Name eld will become active and the rst zero will be highlighted Notice...

Page 10: ...hed entering the data Remember use the ARROW KEYPAD to move to the next placeholder You should now have enough knowledge to look through the main pages and enter data into your GPSMAP 176 Now let s le...

Page 11: ...on Press the OUT key until the Zoom Scale reads 800ft Now that we have a destination navigating to it is just a step away Going to a waypoint 1 Press the NAV key 2 Highlight Go To Point then press the...

Page 12: ...should now be pointing toward the left side of the dis play This is exactly what will happen during actual navigation when you move off course Press the ARROW KEYPAD to the left simulating a left tur...

Page 13: ...on Name this waypoint HOME assign the Residence symbol and save the waypoint see pages 9 10 Before beginning any trip you should clear the Track Log The Track Log is the bread crumb trail left on the...

Page 14: ...ighlighted press the ENTER key Start walking As you move you will see that the Pointer is pointed at your destination As soon as you are able turn toward the Pointer until it is aligned with the verti...

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Page 16: ...The Quadrangle Abbey Park Industrial Estate Romsey SO51 9AQ U K GARMIN Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00185 02 Rev A For the latest free...

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