Garmin GPSMAP 76CSx User Manual

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You can connect your GPSMAP 76CSx to your 

computer using either a serial port or USB connector 

cable. 

1.  Lift the USB protective cover from the back of 

the GPSMAP 76CSx and insert the smaller 

connector on the USB cable into the matching 

port.

2.  Connect the remaining cable end to your 

computer's USB port.

1.  Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the 

back of the GPSMAP76CSx and insert the 

round indexed connector on the cable into the 

matching port.

2.  Connect the remaining cable end to your PC 

Serial port or other appropriate device.

3.  Set your GPSMAP 76CSx interface setting 

to the appropriate interface format. Refer to 

Interface Setup on 

The USB drivers should have been automatically 

installed when you installed the MapSource program 

that came with your GPSMAP 76CSx. When you 

initially connect the GPSMAP 76CSx to a USB 

port, your computer might prompt you to locate the 

destination of the drivers for the device. You only 

need to install the drivers once. After the drivers are 

installed, your computer will always detect your 

GPSMAP 76CSx when it is connected. USB drivers 

might be updated periodically. You can find updates at 

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