User manual GARMIN GPSMAP 278

[. . . ] Owner's Manual GPSMAP 278 ® © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, UK Tel. +44 (0) 870. 8501241 (outside the UK) 0808 2380000 (UK only) Fax 44/0870. 8501251 Garmin Corporation No. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded, or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. [. . . ] Highlight any of the turns on the list and press ENTER to view the Next Turn Page for that turn. The Current Route and Next Turn Page display similar information using a different layout. The Next Turn Page shows your next turn on a map. 64 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES > TRIP COMPUTER PAGE Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page shows important data while navigating a route in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and other data about your trip, such as average speed and moving time. Trip Computer Page Options Menu Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight an option, and press ENTER. Trip Computer Page Set Up Page Layout--choose the page layout and number of data fields. Change Nearest Type--allows you to specify the type of item to be used as the nearest item [shown in the lower-left data field of the Position Data (2 Columns) layout]. Reset (Trip, Max Speed, Odometer, All)--reset the maximum speed, the odometer, everything but the maximum speed and odometer, or reset everything in the trip computer. Reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 278 turned on in order to receive satellites. This allows the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Like the Map Page, the Compass Page features user-selectable data fields. For definitions of data field options, see to page 120. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 65 MAIN MENU > MAIN MENU TABS MAIN MENU The Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Main Menu Tabs GPS--view satellite information (page 67). Sonar--configure sonar options (page 71). Main Menu Alarms--define alarm settings (page 71). Calendar--view sun/moon and hunting/fishing information for a specific day (page 73). Celestial--view tide, hunting & fishing, and sun & moon information (page 74). The information for the highlighted tab automatically appears on the right. To highlight a sub tab, press left or right on the ROCKER, and then press up or down to select individual fields. To select a tab from the Main Menu: 66 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MAIN MENU > GPS TAB AND ROUTE TAB GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars give an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether they are being tracked. For more information about GPS, see pages 4-6. Route Tab The Route tab shows all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Use the Route tab create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. See the "Creating and Using Routes" section beginning on page 22 for more information about routes. Main Menu--GPS Tab Main Menu--Route Tab GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 67 MAIN MENU > POINTS TAB AND TRACK TAB The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity, which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. For more information about waypoints, see the "Creating and Using Waypoints" section beginning on page 28. Points Tab Track Tab Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use. For more information about tracks, see the "Managing Your Tracks" section beginning on page 38. Main Menu--Points Tab User Sub Tab Main Menu--Track Tab The User sub tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory. [. . . ] International Purchases: A separate warranty is provided by international distributors for units purchased outside the United States. This warranty is provided by the local in-country distributor and this distributor provides local service for your unit. Distributor warranties are only valid in the area of intended distribution. Units purchased in the United States or Canada must be returned to the Garmin service center in the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, or Taiwan for service. [. . . ]