User manual GARMIN GPSMAP 278

Owner's Manual GPSMAP 278 ® © Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) 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. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. 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. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart g2®, BlueChart®, City Navigator®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. August 2006 Part Number 190-00691-00 Rev. A Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin® GPSMAP® 278, which uses the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping to create an unsurpassed portable marine navigation chartplotter and automobile navigation device. Take a moment to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box; if any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. The Automotive Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 278 in Automotive Mode. The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews, in detail, the main pages and features in Automotive Mode, such as the Trip Data Page and creating waypoints. The Main Menu section describes features found on the Main Menu, and information on how to change settings. The Using Sonar section provides instructions on using a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 sounder with your GPSMAP 278. The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance information, and other product information. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference. About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is organized into the following sections: The Introduction contains the Table of Contents, Care Information, Warnings and Cautions. The Getting Started section provides an overview of the unit, how to turn the unit on, and how to simulate navigation. The Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 278 in Marine Mode. The Marine Mode Pages section reviews the main pages in Marine Mode. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. i INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Caring for the GPSMAP 278 .................................................. iv Warning .................................................................................... v Caution .................................................................................... vi Unit Overview .......................................................................... 1 Charging the GPSMAP 278 ..................................................... 2 Turning Your GPSMAP 278 On or Off .................................... 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Volume ..................................... 3 Getting Satellite Signals ......................................................... 4 Using the GPSMAP 278 Keypad ............................................ 7 Using The GPSMAP 278 ......................................................... 8 Using Simulator Mode .......................................................... 12 Marine Mode Pages ............................................................... 13 Navigating to a Destination .................................................. 14 Finding an Item ...................................................................... 17 Creating and Using Routes .................................................. 22 Creating and Using Waypoints ............................................ 28 Managing Your Tracks .......................................................... 38 Marine Mode Pages ...........................................................42 Map Page................................................................................ 42 Compass Page....................................................................... 49 Highway Page ........................................................................ 52 Active Route Page ................................................................. 54 Position Data Page ................................................................ 55 Automotive Mode Pages....................................................... 56 Navigating to a Destination .................................................. 57 Map Page................................................................................ 63 Current Route Page............................................................... 64 Trip Computer Page .............................................................. 65 Main Menu Tabs ..................................................................... 66 GPS Tab .................................................................................. 67 Route Tab ............................................................................... 67 Points Tab .............................................................................. 68 Track Tab ................................................................................ 68 DSC Tab .................................................................................. 69 Sonar Tab ............................................................................... 71 Alarms Tab ............................................................................. 71 Getting Started.....................................................................1 Automotive Mode ..............................................................56 Automotive Mode Pages ...................................................63 Main Menu ..........................................................................66 Marine Mode.......................................................................13 ii GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Calendar Tab .......................................................................... 73 Celestial Tab .......................................................................... 74 Message Tab .......................................................................... 78 Display Tab ............................................................................ 79 Sound Tab .............................................................................. 80 Setup Tab ............................................................................... 81 What is EGNOS/WAAS/MSAS? .......................................... 109 LORAN TD Setup ................................................................. 109 Map Datums and Location Formats ...................................111 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ........................................... 112 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) ....................................... 117 Messages ............................................................................. 118 Data Field Options............................................................... 120 Software License Agreement ............................................. 122 Product Registration ........................................................... 122 Limited Warranty ................................................................. 123 FCC Compliance.................................................................. 124 Setting Up and Using Sonar .............................................90 Showing Sonar on the Map Page......................................... 90 Using the Sonar Page ........................................................... 91 Setting Up Sonar ................................................................... 95 Understanding Sonar ............................................................ 99 Specifications ...................................................................... 102 Optional Accessories .......................................................... 103 Installation Information....................................................... 104 Appendix ..........................................................................102 Index .................................................................................125 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual iii INTRODUCTION > CARING FOR THE GPSMAP 278 Caring for the GPSMAP 278 Cleaning the Case The GPSMAP 278 case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Clean the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 278 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes may occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints and routes are retained in the unit's memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource). Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 278 screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lintfree cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth. Water Immersion The GPSMAP 278 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging. iv GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When installing the GPSMAP 278 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver's view of the road (see diagram). Do not mount where driver's field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 278 to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. The GPSMAP 278 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge out of the unit, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate. · Keep used battery away from children. · Only replace with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Using another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. · Dispose of used battery or unit properly. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 278 only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely. · Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment. Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 278 while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the GPSMAP 278 while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit's controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at www.garmin.com/prop65. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual v INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The GPSMAP 278 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the GPSMAP 278 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 278 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government's system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 278. Although the GPSMAP 278 is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive. vi GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED The GPSMAP 278 is an all-in-one, versatile color chartplotter and automobile navigator--perfect for land or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT display that is easy to read in bright sun and includes a built-in worldwide basemap. The GPSMAP 278 comes preloaded with City Navigator® NT Europe, which contains street maps and a points of interest (POIs) database, including motels, restaurants, fuel, ATMs and more. In addition, GPSMAP 278 accepts customized points of interest such as school zones and safety cameras and includes proximity alerts to warn you of upcoming POIs. Detachable GPS antenna collapses for storage. Be sure the antenna is up (as shown here) to receive satellite signals. See the "Appendix", page 108, for instructions on removing the antenna. External power connector under weather cap Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual USB connector under weather cap Serial number 1 Unit Overview GPS antenna 256-Color TFT display with backlighting Battery pack. Press tab down to remove battery pack for replacement, if necessary. Slot for optional data card GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 278 Charging the GPSMAP 278 Before using the GPSMAP 278, you might need to charge the battery. Plug the power cable into an external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. See the image on page 1 for connector location. 2. Align the notches and push the plug into the connector until fully seated. 3. Plug the 12-Volt adapter into an available AC outlet, or cigarette lighter receptacle if you have a cigarette lighter adapter. Use care when routing the cable; make sure it does not interfere with vehicle operation. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. TIP: Placing the unit in Charge Mode charges the unit more quickly than when the unit is turned on and reduces draw on the vehicle/vessel battery. Using Charge Mode If you want to charge the battery when you are not using the unit, you can put the unit into Charge Mode. To put the GPSMAP 278 in charge mode: 1. Connect the GPSMAP 278 to an external power supply. 2. Press and hold the POWER key. Instead of completely turning off, the GPSMAP 278 goes into Charge Mode. To charge the battery: When you turn on the GPSMAP 278 power source indicator on the GPS tab shows the unit is operating off battery power ( ), that the unit is charging ( ), or that an external power source is in use ( ). 2 NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the GPSMAP 278 draws a small amount of current from the vehicle/vessel battery. To avoid discharging the vehicle's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in use for several days. Over time, you might notice that the lithium-ion battery in the unit is not holding a charge any more. This is common for lithium-ion batteries. Contact Garmin or your Garmin dealer to order a battery pack replacement if you are experiencing battery charging issues. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > TURNING YOUR GPSMAP 278 ON OR OFF AND ADJUSTING THE BACKLIGHT AND VOLUME Turning Your GPSMAP 278 On or Off Before you turn on the GPSMAP 278, be sure the antenna is rotated up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals. The first time you turn on your GPSMAP 278, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish its current location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 278 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to "find itself" anywhere in the world. To turn the GPSMAP 278 on and off: 1. Press and hold the POWER key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds and the Warning Page appears. Adjusting the Backlight and Volume You can adjust the backlight to see the display better. If you are using the External Speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable with the GPSMAP 278, you can adjust the volume level of the audio output. 1. Press and quickly release the To adjust the backlight level or volume: POWER key. 2. Press up on the ROCKER to increase the brightness or press down to decrease. Press right to raise the volume or left to lower. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/Volume adjustment window. Battery time remaining and power source indicator Warning Page 2. Read the warning, and then press ENTER to continue. 3. To turn off the GPSMAP 278, press and hold the POWER key again. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual Backlight adjustment slider Volume adjustment slider 3 GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 278, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 278 is getting satellite signals, the GPS page shows the status as "Acquiring Satellites." As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar. The numbers below each bar represent the particular satellite that is being received. Numbers above 33 indicate EGNOS satellites. The sky view shows a birds-eye-view of the position of each satellite relative to the receiver's last known position. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up), the inner circle represents 45º above the horizon, and the center point represents a position directly overhead. You can also set the sky view to a Track Up configuration, causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading. Press MENU to change the configuration of the sky view. Signal strength bars Receiver status NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page might show the wrong location, such as China. You need to wait a few more minutes to acquire satellites and find your current location. Viewing GPS Status Sky view The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars show of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether they are being tracked. 4 Power source indicator GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: · No signal strength bars--the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. · White signal strength bars--the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. · Green signal strength bars--the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. When the GPSMAP 278 collects the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit updates the location, date, and time. Receiver Status The Receiver Status field shows one of the following conditions: · Searching the Sky--the receiver is looking for satellites. · AutoLocate--the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac was collected, which can take up to five minutes. · Acquiring Satellites--the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location but has not acquired a fix. · 2D GPS Location--At least three satellites were acquired and a two-dimensional position fix was calculated. "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving EGNOS corrections in 2D mode, and a "D" appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. · 3D GPS Location--At least four satellites were acquired and a three-dimensional fix was calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving EGNOS corrections in 3D mode, and a "D" appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. · Lost Satellite Reception--the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix. · Receiver Not Usable--the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset it. · Simulating GPS--the receiver is in Simulator Mode. · GPS Off--the GPS receiver is turned off. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 5 GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Options Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab. Press MENU to open the options menu. GPS Tips While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the map might appear different from where you are actually located. As soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location appears on the map. When you travel more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver may take longer than normal to initialize and find your location. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended. Start/Stop Simulator--start and stop Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit. Enable/Disable EGNOS--enable or disable EGNOS capability. See page 109 of the "Appendix" for more information about EGNOS. Track Up Skyview/North Up Skyview--orient the sky view display on the GPS page to North up or Track up. New Altitude--manually enter your altitude. New Location--enter a new location automatically or using the map. 6 To learn about GPS, visit www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 KEYPAD Using the GPSMAP 278 Keypad . PAGE/MODE Key · Press to cycle through main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page. · Press and hold to switch between Marine and Automotive modes. QUIT Key · Press to cycle through main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry field, or cancel an unintended function. IN Key/OUT Key · Press to adjust map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out) or a smaller area with more detail (zoom in). ROCKER · Press up, down, left, or right to highlight options and to enter data, or use to pan the arrow on the Map Page. ENTER/MARK Key · Press to select a highlighted option. · Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint. MENU Key · Press to open the options menu for the current page. · Press twice to open the Main Menu. NAV/MOB Key · Press to show the navigation menu. · In Marine Mode, press and hold to activate the MOB function. In Automotive Mode, press and hold to show the Next Turn page and announce the next turn when using the external speaker. FIND Key · Press to quickly search for and access user waypoints, cities, and other items used for navigation. POWER Key · Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. · Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 7 GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 Using The GPSMAP 278 The advanced keypad system on the GPSMAP 278 is designed to allow you to select options and enter data quickly and conveniently. As you progress through this owner's manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. If the key needs to be held down for a period of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to do so. When a field is selected on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow. The following terms are used throughout this manual: · Highlight--move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Moving the highlight to a given location allows you to make a selection, begin data entry, or scroll through a list. · Field--the location on a page where data or an option can be shown and entered. Select (highlight) a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options. · On-screen button--use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and press ENTER to select the button. · Scroll bar--when viewing a list of items too long to show on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER. 8 · Default--the factory setting saved in the unit's memory. You can change the settings, and you can also revert to the factory (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults. Field Highlighted field On-screen buttons Cartography The GPSMAP 278 comes preloaded with City Navigator NT Europe v 9.0 Optional preloaded Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 278. With optional MapSource BlueChart information and BlueChart g2 you can view information that is not already pre-loaded. See the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/cartography/ for compatible MapSource products. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 To enter data and select options, use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER key and the ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. To select an optional feature: 1. From any page, press MENU. The options menu shows a list of optional features specific to that page. Selecting Options and Entering Data To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: Press QUIT. The QUIT key moves backward through your steps. Press QUIT repeatedly to return to the starting page. On a page with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to highlight an on-screen button, and press ENTER. To select an on-screen button: On-screen button To mark your current location as a waypoint, press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint Page appears. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to the option you want to select. 3. Press ENTER to select the feature. Another window with more options might appear. If so, select an option and press ENTER again. To enter data in a data field: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field and press ENTER to edit it. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous character. If there are two lines of data, keep pressing right on the ROCKER to go to the next line. 9 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 Restoring Default Settings Entering data You can restore factory defaults for the following Main Menu tabs: Track, Alarms, Display, Sound, and Setup. For more information about the Main Menu, see the "Main Menu" section beginning on page 66. 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab, and then press MENU to open the options menu. To restore default settings: TIP: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most character field and press left on the ROCKER again. 3. Press ENTER. Not all fields are programmable. When you are on a page with fields that are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. Setup Tab Options Menu 3. Highlight Restore Default, and press ENTER. 10 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 278 Use the Main Menu on your GPSMAP 278 to access various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Press the MENU key twice from any page to open the Main Menu. For more information, see the "Main Menu" section on page 66. Using the Main Menu By default, the Main Menu tabs are shown as icons along the left side of the screen. You can change the Main Menu to show tabs in a text-only format. 1. Highlight the Display tab, and press ENTER. 2. Select the Main Menu field. Press ENTER. 3. Highlight Text Only, and Press ENTER. To view the Main Menu icons in text only format: Main Menu 1. From any page, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight a tab. 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: GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 11 GETTING STARTED > USING SIMULATOR MODE Using Simulator Mode GPS tab Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors or when satellite signals are not available. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. NOTE: Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode because the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals. 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the GPS tab. 3. Press MENU to open the GPS tab options menu. 4. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. Starting Simulator Mode from the GPS tab To turn on Simulator Mode: Entering a New Location Use the GPS options menu to enter a new location to simulate from. 1. Highlight the GPS tab on the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. 3. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. 5. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the location you want on the map, and press ENTER. To enter a new location using the map: 12 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > MARINE MODE PAGES MARINE MODE Your GPSMAP 278 comes preloaded with an enhanced worldwide basemap that depicts shorelines, roads, and surface features. The GPSMAP 278 is compatable with BlueChart g2 marine cartography. Marine Mode Pages Marine Mode has five main pages: Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data. An optional Sonar Page is available when a GSD 21 or GSD 20 is connected. See the "Setting Up and Using Sonar" section beginning on page 90 for more information. Map Page Compass Page Highway Page Active Route Page Position Data Page GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 13 MARINE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Navigating to a Destination You can navigate to your destination using the Map Page. As you travel, you see a magenta line that always runs from your current location to the destination or to the next turn on the Map Page. You can use the Map Page, Compass Page, or Highway Page to help navigate. You can navigate to a destination using one of the following methods: · Select a point on the map and press the NAV key (page 15). · Press the NAV key to navigate a new route using the Find Menu, or to navigate a saved route or track (page 24). · Press the FIND key to search for a particular item and create a route to it (see page 17). Marine Mode and Automotive Mode are similar. Most of the features discussed here also apply to Automotive Mode. Navigate Options Menu Press NAV to open the Navigate options menu. Navigate Options Menu Go To Point--select a waypoint or point of interest from the Find menu to which to navigate (page 15). Navigate Route--select a route to navigate (page 24). Navigate Track (TracBack)--select a saved track to navigate (page 38). MOB (Man OverBoard)--create a MOB waypoint and navigate to that location (page 16). Stop (Resume) Navigation--stop or resume navigation (page 15). 14 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION To navigate (Go To) a point on the map: Highlight a point to navigate to, and press NAV. Go To , line Follow the magenta Page. created on the Map To stop navigation: navigating While NAV. to a point, press Highlight Stop Navigation, and press ENTER. Highlight Resume Navigation, and press ENTER to resume navigation. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 15 MARINE MODE > NAVIGATING TO A DESTINATION Man OverBoard (MOB) Use the MOB function to simultaneously mark your current location and create a direct route back to that location for quick response to emergency situations. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key, or press the NAV/MOB key twice. 2. Press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB location. When a MOB is activated, a MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created, and the unit begins actively navigating to that point. Use any of the navigation pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and can be deleted like any other waypoint. 16 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Use the Find menu to search for addresses, food & drink, fuel services, lodging, banks/ATMs, cities, shopping, stored waypoints, and points of interest (POIs). To open the Find menu, press the FIND key. The Find menu is comprised of several default categories, including Waypoints, Cities, Exits, Transportation, and Data, just to name a few. Additional categories appear depending on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card in the unit. To find an item and go to it: FIND Pressmenu. to open the Find Finding an Item Highlight a category, and press ENTER. ENTER, Pressthe name and then spell of the item. Select an item from the list, and press ENTER. Highlight the Go To button, and press ENTER. line Follow the magenta Page. created on the Map GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 17 MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Item From Another Location You can use the Find menu to center your search around an item you just found. For example, you search for Restricted Areas and the search shows an "Anchoring Prohibited" search result. If you press FIND again, you will see "From Anchoring Prohibited" as the new search from point. You can also use the Find feature to center your search from any waypoint, route list entry, map item, or POI. 1. Follow the steps on page 17 to find an item. 2. Press FIND to open the Find menu. To find an item from another location on the map: 1. Move the arrow (pointer) to the location you want on the map, and press FIND. To find an item near another item: 2. Highlight a category, and press ENTER. 3. Select a category, and press ENTER. Items near the previously-selected item are shown in the search results list. 18 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM 3. Highlight an item from the search results list, and press ENTER. 1. Press FIND. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. To find an item near another location: 4. Press ENTER to go to the item. 3. Highlight Near Other, and press ENTER. 4. Select a reference location on the map, and press ENTER. The list shows items nearest to the new map location. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 19 MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Viewing Recently Found Items The Recently Found Page shows a list of the items you have searched for or gone to recently. 1. Press FIND to open the Find menu. 2. Highlight Recently Found, and press ENTER to open the list of recently found items. 3. Press MENU to open the options menu. To view a list of recently found items: 4. Select Show Find History to view the list of items you have searched for recently. OR Select Show Goto History to view the list of items you have recently created a Go To for (Go To History). 5. Highlight Remove Point, and press ENTER to delete the selected recently found point. 20 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the results list has an Information Page. To view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER. An Information Page appears with details about the item in a tabbed format. Depending on the item selected, and if you are using optional BlueChart data cards, additional information is available for viewing the item on the Map, viewing a tide chart, viewing the list of maps on your data card, and viewing the next item in the search results list. Find Menu Options To view additional Find menu options, press FIND, and then press MENU. Enable Auto Arrange--automatically arranges the Find menu. When selected, Disable Auto Arrange and Restore Default options are available. Near Other--select a new location from which to compile the Find items lists. Using the ROCKER, move the map arrow to the location you want, and press ENTER. Map Information--shows information about the detailed map data stored on the data card and allows you to select which maps appear on the Map Page. Additional selections are available on the options menu when you are navigating: Near Next--compiles the Find items lists based on the next turn in the route. Map Feature Information Page Near Destination--compiles the Find items lists based on the route destination. Near Current Route--compiles the Find items lists based on the active route. 21 2. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit the Information Page. You can also highlight one of the on-screen buttons, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES Creating and Using Routes Creating a New Route You can create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 points each. Use the Route tab to create a route by selecting waypoints from the Find menu, or by selecting waypoints or map items from the Map Page. To create a route using the Find menu: the Route Highlight Menu. tab on the Main to open Press MENU oncemenu. the Route options Highlight New Route, and press ENTER. to find Press ENTERroute. items to add to the press HighlighttoOK, androute point. ENTER add a define Repeat step 5 topoints. additional route 22 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES To create a route using the map: the Route Highlight Menu. tab on the Main to open Press MENU oncemenu. the Route options Highlight New Route, and press ENTER. Highlight Edit on Map, and press ENTER. location on the Highlight apress ENTER. map, and define Repeat step 5 topoints. additional route NOTE: If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or waypoint, a new waypoint is created for that location. Press ENTER on the New Waypoint Page to save the location as a waypoint and continue adding points to your route. You can edit the properties of this waypoint as you can with any waypoint. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 23 MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES Navigating a Saved Route To navigate a saved route: Use the Navigate Route option to select and navigate a saved route. 1. Press the NAV key. 2. Highlight Navigate Route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight a route, and press ENTER. Select a route from list 1. Press the NAV key. 2. Highlight Go To Point, and press ENTER to open the Find menu. 3. Highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. 4. Select a waypoint from the list, and press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page. To navigate a new route using the Find menu: Waypoint Review Page 5. With the Go To button highlighted, press ENTER to begin navigation. 24 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change the name, and review route points of a selected route. 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight the Route tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER. 3. With the Route Review Page open, highlight the route name field at the top of the page, and press ENTER. To review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight the Route tab. 2. From the Route List Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER. 3. From the Route Review Page, highlight a point, and press ENTER. 4. On the Point Review Page, choose Next (highlight the next point on the route list), Show Map (show the point on a map window), or Save (save the point as a waypoint) and press ENTER. If the route point is a user waypoint, you can edit any of the waypoint properties on the Waypoint Page (see the "Creating and Using Waypoints" section beginning on page 28). To change the name of the route: Enter a new Route name here When you return to the Route Review Page, the next point in the route is automatically highlighted. You can review each point on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly. Route Review Page 4. Enter the route name, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 25 MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight the Route tab. 2. Select a route, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the spot in the route that you want to add the new point. (The new point is added before the highlighted route point.) 4. Press MENU. 5. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens for you to search for and select the point you want to add to the route. To add points to a route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Highlight the Route tab. 2. Select a route and press ENTER. Press MENU to open the Route Review Page options menu. 3. Highlight Edit on Map, and press ENTER. 4. Use the ROCKER to select a location on the route (the route turns white when the arrow is over the route), and press ENTER. 5. Use the ROCKER to drag the route to the new point location, and press ENTER. To edit the route on the map: 6. In the Point Review Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER to add the new point to the route. Editing the route on the map 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all points are added to the route. Press QUIT when finished. 26 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING ROUTES You can enter information about your trip so the GPSMAP 278 can estimate information about your trip. To plan your route: 1. Open the Route Review Page options menu. 2. Highlight Plan Route, and press ENTER. From the Route tab option menu, highlight Set Up Routes and press ENTER to set the route leg transition (or waypoint transition). Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 278 leads you to the next point on your route. When you select Manual, you can transition to the next waypoint anytime while navigating a route. While you are navigating the route, open the Active Route Page. Press MENU. Highlight Next Route Waypoint and press ENTER to have the GPSMAP 278 start routing you to the next point in your route. Manually Transitioning to the Next Waypoint Entering Speed and Fuel Flow for Trip Planning 3. Enter the data for speed and fuel flow. You also can enter the date and time of your departure. Press QUIT to return to the Route Review Page. NOTE: Fuel flow rates are measured in "units per hour." System setting changes for units of measure (statute, nautical or metric) do not affect the fuel flow measure. You should enter fuel flow rates based on information for your vehicle (such as the operator's manual or performance specifications) and make note of the units of measure (gallons or liters). GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 27 MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS The GPSMAP 278 stores up to 3,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon, comment, elevation, depth, and temperature available for each waypoint. You can create waypoints using three basic methods: · ENTER/MARK--use the ENTER/MARK key to mark your present location. · Graphically--use the map display to define a new waypoint location. · Manually--enter waypoint location coordinates manually. Creating and Using Waypoints Use the ENTER/MARK key to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your present location. To mark your present location: 1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the New Waypoint Page appears, then release it. A default four-digit name and symbol are assigned for the new waypoint. Marking Your Present Location New Waypoint Page 2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight OK, and press ENTER. To change any information on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After entering and confirming your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 28 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints Using the Map You can quickly create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you see a highlighted description of that item. The GPSMAP 278 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint. 1. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the map location or map feature you want. 2. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture the arrow location. Pressing and holding ENTER/MARK marks your current location, not the arrow's location. If you have highlighted a map feature, an information page appears after you press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight Save, and press ENTER to save the item as a waypoint. The New Map Waypoint Page appears. To create a new waypoint using the Map Page: Map Feature Information Page 3. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight OK, and press ENTER. To change the any information on the New Map Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After entering your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 29 MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/ longitude position from a chart. To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates: Reviewing a Waypoint After you create and store a waypoint, you can modify, review, rename, move, or delete it at any time using either the Waypoint Review Page or Waypoint Edit Page. To access the Waypoint Review Page: Highlight a waypoint on the Map Page, and then press ENTER to open the Waypoint Review Page. If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature, the Waypoint Review Page might include additional tabs containing information about other features at that location. 1. Press ENTER/MARK to create a waypoint. The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver's last know location as the default location. 2. On the New Map Waypoint Page, highlight the Location field, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to enter location coordinates and press ENTER when finished. To change any of the other information on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER. After entering your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 30 Waypoint Review Page GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select a waypoint from the list. 1. Open the Waypoint Edit Page, and press MENU. To add a waypoint to the end of the route: Points Tab Waypoint Options Menu 2. Press ENTER to open the Waypoint Edit Page. NOTE: If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature, the Waypoint Edit Page does not show the details of the other map features. 2. Select Append To Route. The Select Route window appears. Use the Append to Route option to add the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option is available only when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route appears. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route destination. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual Adding a Waypoint to a Route 3. Highlight a route or select New Route, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to save the waypoint. 31 MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Averaging the Waypoint's Location Average Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading. NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can average a waypoint's location. 1. Open the Waypoint Page, and press MENU. 2. Select Average Location, and press ENTER. The Average Location window appears. The fields change as the unit calculates the average location of the waypoint. You can create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. 1. Create a waypoint. The new waypoint uses the next available waypoint number and the receiver's last known location as the default location. 2. Highlight the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then select a waypoint. Press ENTER. 3. Press MENU to open the New Waypoint Page options menu. 4. Highlight Project Location, and press ENTER. Projecting a Waypoint To create a new waypoint by projecting its location: To calculate the average location: Project Location Menu 3. Press ENTER to save the location. 32 GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS 5. To change the location from which you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the From field, and press ENTER. 6. Select the point that you will project your new waypoint from. For more information see the "Finding an Item" section on page 17. 7. To adjust the distance that the new waypoint will be projected beyond the original waypoint, highlight the Distance field, and press ENTER. Enter the projection distance, and press ENTER. To adjust the bearing that the new waypoint will be projected from the original waypoint, highlight the Bearing field, and press ENTER. Enter the bearing, and press ENTER. 8. When you have adjusted all elements of the projected location, highlight Save, and press ENTER. 9. Make any other changes to the new waypoint data (such as the name or symbol); highlight OK, and press ENTER. User Points Tab To navigate (Go To) a waypoint from the Points tab: 1. Select the Points tab on the Main Menu, and then highlight the User sub tab. 2. Highlight the waypoint you want in the list. 3. Press NAV to open the Navigate Menu. Highlight Go To , and press ENTER. 1. Open the Waypoint Review or Waypoint Edit Page. 2. Highlight the waypoint name, symbol, or field you want to change, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select a symbol or enter data, and Press ENTER when finished. Editing a Waypoint To edit a waypoint: The User sub tab shows a master list of all waypoints stored in memory. From the User list, you can review, edit, rename, or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints. The number of stored and available waypoints is shown at the bottom of the User sub tab. Stored waypoints arranged in alphanumeric order. GPSMAP 278 Owner's Manual 33 MARINE MODE > CREATING AND USING WAYPOINTS Symbol field Name field