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GPSMAP 76Cx Owner’s Manual 5
GETTING STARTED > INITIALIZING THE GPS RECEIVER
Initializing the GPS Receiver
The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 76Cx, the
GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish
its current location. To ensure proper initialization,
the GPSMAP 76Cx is shipped from the factory in
AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find
itself” anywhere in the world. To receive satellite
signals, you should be outdoors and have a clear view
of the sky.
To initialize your GPSMAP 76Cx:
1. Press and hold the POWER key to turn on the
GPSMAP 76Cx.
2. Hold the unit in front of you with the top tilted
upward. When the receiver has signals from
at least three satellites, the top of the page
changes to indicate position accuracy and
location coordinates.
3. Press and release the PAGE key until the Map
Page appears. You are now ready to begin
GPS-aided navigation.
You can also see a sky view of the satellites overhead
with your location centered. The outer circle
represents the horizon and the inner circle a location
45 degrees from the horizon. The numbers shown
indicate the number assigned to each satellite. The
bars at the bottom of the page indicates the strength of
satellite signal.
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 of
movement.