Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

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 GPS R

ECEIVER

The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 76CSx, the 

GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish 

its current location. To ensure proper initialization, 

the GPSMAP 76CSx is shipped from the factory in 

AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find 

itself” anywhere in the world. To receive satellite 

signals, you should be outdoors and have a clear view 

of the sky.

1.  Press and hold the 

POWER key to turn on the 

GPSMAP 76CSx.

2.  Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted 

upward. When the receiver has signals from 

at least three satellites, the top of the page 

changes to indicate position accuracy and 

location coordinates.

3.  Press and release the 

PAGE key until the Map 

Page appears. You are now ready to begin 

GPS-aided navigation.

You can also see a sky view of the satellites overhead 

with your location centered. The outer circle 

represents the horizon and the inner circle a location 

45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers shown 

indicate the number assigned to each satellite. The 

bars at the bottom of the page indicates the strength of 

satellite signal.

The Strength of 

each satellite 

signal.

The outer 

circle 

represents 

the horizon.

The inner 

circle is  45 

degrees from 

the horizon.

Heading bug 

indicates your 

direction of 

movement.