Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

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1.  Press and hold the 

PAGE key to turn the 

electronic compass on or off. The Compass 

icon 

 

appears in the status bar when the 

electronic compass is on. When you are not 

using the electronic compass, turn it off to 

conserve batteries. When it is turned off, the 

unit uses the GPS receiver for navigation.

2.  Hold the GPSMAP 76CSx level to get an 

accurate electronic compass reading. A “Hold 

Level” message appears if you are not holding 

the electronic compass correctly, or if it is 

not calibrated. (See the following page for 

calibration instructions.)

1.  Press 

MENU twice to open the Main Menu.

2.  Highlight 

Setup, and press ENTER to open 

the Setup Menu.

3.  Highlight the Heading icon, and press 

ENTER 

to open the Heading Setup Page.

4.  Highlight the 

when below field, and press ENTER. 

Speed 

setting

Time delay 

options

5.  Use the numeric keypad to enter a speed. 
6.  Highlight the 

for more than field, and press 

ENTER to set the time delay from the time 

options list.

When you first use the GPSMAP 76CSx or after 

you install new batteries, you have to calibrate the 

electronic compass outdoors. The accuracy of the 

electronic compass is adversely affected if the unit 

is not held level or you are near objects that generate 

magnetic fields, such as cars or buildings.