GPS 72Howner’s manual
4 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualGetting StartedTurning the Device On and Off1. Press to turn the device on.2. Press and hold to turn the device off.Usin
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 5Getting StartedAttaching the Wrist Strap1. Place the loop of the wrist strap through the slot opening at the bottom of the d
6 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualUsing the GPS 72HUsing the GPS 72HCreating and Using WaypointsWaypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in yo
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 7Using the GPS 72HCreating Waypoints Using the Map1. On the map page, use the rocker to move the map pointer to the map area
8 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualUsing the GPS 72HTo delete a waypoint:1. From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint you want to delete.2. Press MENU >
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 9Using the GPS 72HUsing GO TOPress GO TO at any time to quickly nd a waypoint.1. Press GO TO.2. Select Waypoint.3. Select
10 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualUsing the GPS 72HTo set up a track log:1. Press MENU twice > select Tracks. 2. Select MENU > Setup Track Log. Wrap W
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 11Using the GPS 72HNavigating a Saved TrackTracBack® navigation uses Track points in a saved track to automatically create a r
12 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualUsing the GPS 72HNavigating a RouteTo navigate a saved route:1. Press MENU twice > select Routes. 2. Select a saved rou
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 13The Main PagesThe Main PagesAll of the information needed to operate your device is found on the ve main pages: the GPS Inf
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14 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualThe Main PagesMap PageMap PageData FieldsPosition iconZoom scaleMap pointerYour position on the map is represented by (pos
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 15The Main PagesTo change a data eld:1. Press MENU > select Change Data Fields.Therstdataeldisselected. 2. Pre
16 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualThe Main PagesMap Tab—you can turn on or off MapSource®, customize latitude and longitude grid distance, and customize the g
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 17The Main PagesCompass Page OptionsData Fields—selects the number of data elds that appear on the Compass page.Change Data F
18 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualThe Main PagesSaved Tracks—when Off is selected, Saved Tracks will does not appear.Waypoint—the Waypoint Tab contains the On
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 19The Main PagesNOTE: Consult your vehicle’s owner’s manual for performance specications. The Active Route page and the Route
20 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualSettingsSettingsThe Main Menu contains settings and features not found on the main pages and sub-menus. The Main Menu is acc
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 21SettingsTracksTracks OptionsFrom the Tracks Main Menu page, press MENU > select option.Delete Saved Track—deletes a saved
22 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualSettingsentered letters. You can continue to enter the name, or press ENTER to scroll through the list.Delete Waypoint—delet
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 23SettingsRemove Point—removes a selected waypoint from the Proximity List.Remove All—removes all waypoints from the Proximity
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual iIntroductionIntroduction See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and
24 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualSettingsSetupThe Setup menu is arranged in a tab format. Each tab contains the settings that determine how the GPS 72H funct
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 25SettingsLanguage—sets the screen language for the GPS 72H. Time TabThe Time tab contains the specic time settings.Time Tab
26 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualSettingsDepth—set to show in feet, fathoms, or meters. The GPS 72H must be connected to a NMEA device providing the DPT or D
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 27Settings100 datums available. Only change the Map Datum if you are using a chart or a paper map that species a different da
28 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualSettingsAlarms TabThe Alarms tab contains settings for Anchor Drag, Approach and Arrival, Off Course, Shallow Water, and Dee
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 29SettingsInterface TabThe Interface tab contains two elds: Serial Data Format and USB.Interface Tab PageSerial Data Format—c
30 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualSettingsRTCM In/NMEA Out—allows the GPS 72H to communicate with a NMEA 0183, version 2.3 sentences, GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPG
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 31SettingsData Field DescriptionDist to Destination (distance)The distance from a current location to a GO TO destination or
32 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualSettingsData Field DescriptionTime of Day Current time of day based on time settings. See page 25. Time to DestinationThe es
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 33SettingsData Field DescriptionTurn The angle difference (in degrees) between the bearing to your destination and current lin
ii GPS 72H Owner’s ManualIntroductionContact GarminContact Garmin Product Support if you have any questions while using your GPS 72H. In the USA, go
34 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualMarine NavigationMarine NavigationThe GPS 72H can be used for marine navigation, as either a handheld or a mounted device. M
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 35Marine Navigation1. Remove the bail mount knob.Bail mount knobBail mountSwivel base2. Using the bail mount as a template
36 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualMarine NavigationSwivel base4. If securing the base with machine bolts, drill three 5/32 in. (4 mm) holes.NOTE: If securin
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 37Marine NavigationInstalling the Device into the Mounting Bracket1. Locate the groove on each side of the device case.2.
38 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualMarine NavigationConnecting the Power/Data CableThe power/data cable connects the GPS 72H to a 8-35 volt DC system and provi
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 39Marine NavigationThe following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output:Approved sentences—GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, G
40 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualAppendixAppendixConnecting Your Device to a Computer1. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port on the ba
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 41AppendixBattery Information WARNING: Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries. Contact your local was
42 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualAppendixSpecicationsPhysicalSize: W × H × D 1.2 ×2.7 × 6.2 in. (3.0 × 6.9 × 15.75 cm)Weight: 7.9 oz. (224 g)Display: High
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 43AppendixPowerBatteries: Two 1.5-volt AA batteries1Source: 8–35V DC Fuse: AGC/3AG - 2.0 Amp 1 The temperature rating for the
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual iiiIntroductionTable of ContentsIntroduction ... iManual Conventions ...iTips and Shor
44 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualAppendixSoftware License AgreementBY USING THE GPS 72H, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING S
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 45IndexIndexAaccessories iiactive leg 17Active Route pageadding waypoint 18reversing route 18stopping navigation 19using
46 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualIndexGeneral tabbacklight setting 24language selection 25mode 24WAAS 24GO TO button 9GPS 72Hcleaning 41connecting to c
IndexGPS 72H Owner’s Manual 47Nnavigatingroute 12saved track 11stopping 15new location 19NMEA 29wiring 39north reference 27North Up 19Oodomet
Index48 GPS 72H Owner’s Manualtracksclearing track log 7deleting 21navigating 11setting up 10transferring 40Track Up 19trip computerresetting o
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GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 1Getting StartedGetting StartedInternal antennaButtonsDisplay screenBatterycompartmentSerial port (under weather cap)mini-USB
2 GPS 72H Owner’s ManualGetting StartedInstalling the BatteriesThe GPS 72H operates on two AA batteries. Use alkaline, NiMH, or lithium batteries. Us
GPS 72H Owner’s Manual 3Getting StartedButtonsQUIT—press to return to the previous page and cycle through the main pages in reverse order.Power—press
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