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4 GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual
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Turning on the GPSM�P 76Cx
To turn the GPSM�P 76Cx on and off:
Press and hold the POWER.
Adjusting the Backlight
To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the
brightness, or press down to decrease.
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close.
See page 34 for information on changing the screen
colors and backlight time out and brightness levels.
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The rst time you turn on your unit, the GPS receiver
must collect satellite data and establish its current
location. To receive satellite signals, you should be
outdoors and have a clear view of the sky.
To initialize your GPSM�P 76Cx:
Hold the unit in front of you facing the sky and
observe the Satellite page. While the GPS receiver
is searching for the satellite signals, a “Locating
Satellites” message is replaced by an “Acquiring
Satellites” message until a location x is made.
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
Initialization Options
If the unit cannot get a satellite x, an options
menu with a list of solutions appears. Highlight the
appropriate solution and press ENTER.