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GPSMAP 76Cx shown with optional MapSource
data.
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INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction ........................................................i
Tips and Shortcuts ...............................................i
Product Registration ............................................i
Contact Garmin ....................................................i
Optional Accessories ...........................................i
Operating the GPSMAP 76Cx ............................iii
Warnings .............................................................iv
Important Information ........................................iv
Getting Started ..................................................1
Unit Overview ......................................................1
Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad ......................3
Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx ...........................4
Initializing the GPS Receiver ..............................4
Basic Operation ................................................7
Creating and Using Waypoints ..........................7
Using the Find Menu .........................................11
Using Tracks ..................................................... 18
Creating a Route ............................................... 22
Main Pages ......................................................25
Satellite Page .................................................... 26
Map Page ........................................................... 26
Compass Page .................................................. 29
Trip Computer Page ......................................... 32
Main Menu .......................................................33
Tracks ................................................................ 33
Route Page ........................................................ 33
Highway Page ................................................... 33
Setup Menu ....................................................... 34
Calendar ............................................................ 42
Calculator .......................................................... 42
Stopwatch ......................................................... 42
Sun and Moon ................................................... 42
Hunt & Fish ....................................................... 42
Games Menu ..................................................... 42
Appendix .........................................................43
Specifcations ................................................... 43
Interfacing ......................................................... 44
Connecting Your GPSMAP 76Cx to a Computer
45
Caring for the GPSMAP 76Cx .......................... 46
FCC Compliance ............................................... 47
Limited Warranty .............................................. 48
Software License Agreement .......................... 49
Index ................................................................50
GPSMAP 76Cx Owners Manual iii
INTRODUCTION
Operating the GPSMAP 76Cx
Understanding Terms
Selectmove the highlighted area on the screen up,
down, left, or right with the ROCKER key to select
individual fields.
Keywhen you are directed to press a key, press and
quickly release the key.
Fieldthe location on a page where data or an option
can be shown or entered.
On-screen buttonuse the ROCKER key to select a
button, and press ENTER.
Scroll barwhen viewing a list of items too long to
appear on the screen, a scroll bar appears next to the
list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the
ROCKER, or use the In and Out keys.
Defaultthe factory setting saved in the units
memory. You can change the settings, and revert to
the factory settings when you select Restore Defaults.
Highlighted
feld
On-screen buttons
Field
Manual Conventions
In this manual, when you are instructed to select
an item, small arrows (>) appear in the text. They
indicate that you should highlight a series of items on
the screen using the ROCKER, and press ENTER
after each item. For example, if you see select
Service > Show Info, you should highlight Service,
and press ENTER. Then highlight Show Info, and
press ENTER again.
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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous
situations could result in an accident or collision
resulting in death or serious injury.
When navigating, carefully compare information
displayed on the unit to all available navigation sources,
including information from visual sightings, and maps.
For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions
before continuing navigation.
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 provided in accordance with Californias Proposition 65.
See www.garmin.com/prop65 for more information.
The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of certain electronics. For more information on
the applicability to this product, see www.erecycle.org.
Important Information
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 some inaccurate
or incomplete data. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive.
Warnings
GPSMAP 76Cx Owners Manual 1
GETTING STARTED
Unit Overview
Carry lanyard
attachment slots
Battery compartment
cover
External Data/
Auxiliary Power Port
Internal
antenna
Interface keys
Auxiliary GPS
Antenna Connector
Battery compartment
locking D-ring
USB connector port
GETTING STARTED
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GETTING STARTED
Batteries, microSD Card, and Lanyard
The GPSMAP 76Cx operates on two AA batteries
(not included), which are located in the back of
the unit. You can use Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium
batteries. See page 34 for information on setting the
battery type.
To install the batteries:
1. Remove the battery cover
by turning the D-ring 1/4
turn counter-clockwise and
pulling the cover loose.
2. Insert the batteries,
observing the proper
polarity.
3. Reinstall the battery cover.
Remove the batteries from your
unit when you do not expect to
use the unit for several months.
Stored data is not lost when
batteries are removed.
To install the microSD card:
1. Remove the battery cover by turning the D-ring
1/4 turn counter-clockwise and pulling the cover
loose.
2. Locate the microSD card in the slot below the
batteries and press down on the top edge of the
card until you feel it click. Then gently allow the
card to release.
3. Press down again to install
the card, making certain
the card is fully in place
to prevent damage when
reinstalling the battery
cover.
To install the lanyard:
1. Place the loop of the
lanyard throught the slot at
the base of the unit.
2. Route the strap through
the loop, and pull tight.
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microSD card slot
(with microSD card in
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Install the carry lanyard
in the slot at the bottom
of the unit
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Using the GPSMAP 76Cx Keypad
QUIT Key
Press to cancel data entry or exit a
page.
ENTER/MARK Key
Press and release to enter highlighted
options, data or confrm on-screen
messages.
Press and hold at any time to mark your
current location as a waypoint.
IN/OUT Zoom Keys
Press to zoom in or out on the Map
page.
Press to scroll up or down a list on
any other page.
FIND/MOB Key
Press at any time to view the Find
Menu.
Press and hold for MOB.
POWER Key
Press and hold to turn the unit on
or off.
Press and Release to adjust the
backlighting.
ROCKER Key
Press up, down, left, or right to highlight
options and to enter data, or move the map
panning arrow.
PAGE Key
Press to cycle through the main pages.
MENU Key
Press to view page options.
Press twice to view the Main Menu.
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Turning on the GPSMAP 76Cx
To turn the GPSMAP 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 frst 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 GPSMAP 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 fx 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 fx, an options
menu with a list of solutions appears. Highlight the
appropriate solution and press ENTER.
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GETTING STARTED
Using the Status Bar
At the top of each page, the status bar provides status
information for several unit features.
Status Bar
The Battery Power icon ( ) shows the remaining
battery power. The Auxiliary Power icon ( ) or
Cable Connection icon ( ) appears when the unit
is plugged in to an external or USB power source.
Satellite signal status is shown when searching for or
acquiring satellites ( ), when a 2D fx ( ) is
attained and when a 3D fx ( ) is attained.
The Backlight icon ( ) appears when the backlight
is on. The Backlight is off when you turn the unit on.
The Backlight uses a signifcant amount of battery
power.
On-Screen Messages
When a signifcant event in the operation of the unit
occurs, an on-screen message appears to advise you of
the occurrence. In each case the condition is described
and often a remedy provided. Press ENTER to
acknowledge the message and close the window.
On-Screen Messages
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Using the Databases
Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the
versatility of your GPSMAP 76Cx. This data is
loaded to the microSD Card already installed in the
unit. With optional MapSource City Navigator data,
you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging,
shopping centers, attractions and entertainment, and
even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any
listed location.
The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC
interface cable (with a serial connector) can be used
to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the microSD
card. Higher capacity and pre-loaded microSD map
data cards are also available.
Map data transfer requires the USB Interface Cable
provided with the unit to transfer MapSource data
from a PC to the microSD card when installed in the
GPSMAP 76Cx. Use the USB Mass Storage feature
to transfer other fles to the microSD as explained on
page 35.
See http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ for
compatible MapSource products.
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microSD card slot
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USB interface
cable connection
under opened
battery cover
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BASIC OPERATION
BASIC OPERATION
This section explains some of the more common
operations you can perform with your GPSMAP 76Cx
including using the Find Menu, creating and using
waypoints, tracks, and routes.
Creating and Using Waypoints
Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record
and store in your GPS. You can add waypoints to
routes and even create a Go To directly to the selected
waypoint.
You can create waypoints using three methods. Press
the ENTER/MARK key while at a location, create a
waypoint on the Map page, or enter coordinates for a
waypoint manually.
Marking Your Current Location
Use the ENTER/MARK key to quickly capture your
current location creating a new waypoint. You must
have a valid position (2D or 3D) fx to mark your
current location.
To mark your current location:
1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the
Mark Waypoint page appears. A default three-
digit name and symbol are assigned to the new
waypoint.
Mark Waypoint Page
Waypoint
name
Waypoint
symbol
2. To accept the waypoint with the default
information, highlight OK.
OR
To change any information, select the
appropriate feld, and press ENTER to open
the on-screen keypad. After entering and
confrming your changes, select OK.
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Creating Waypoints Using the Map
To create a waypoint using the Map page:
1. On the Map page, use the ROCKER to move
the pointer to the map item you want to mark.
2. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK
to capture the pointer location and open the
information page for the map item.
3. Select Save. If there is no information for that
point, a No map information at this point. Do
you want to create a user waypoint here?
prompt appears. Select Yes.
Editing Waypoints
You can edit waypoints to change the symbol, name,
note, location, elevation, and depth.
To edit a waypoint:
1. Press FIND..
2. Select Waypoints..
3. Select the waypoint you want to edit, and press
ENTER.
4. Make changes by highlighting each feld
and use the waypoint symbol chart, and
alphanumeric keypad to enter new data.
To delete a waypoint:
From the Waypoints page, select the waypoint
you want to delete > Delete.
NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot
recover it from the unit.
To move a waypoint on the Map page:
1. Press FIND > Waypoints.
2. Select the waypoint you want to move, and
press ENTER.
3. Select Map to show the waypoint on the map.
4. Press ENTER again to place a MOVE marker
next to the waypoint.
5. Use the ROCKER to move the waypoint to a
new location, and press ENTER.
Averaging a Waypoints Location
You can average a new waypoint location over time to
produce a more accurate location.
NOTE: You must have a GPS Satellite fx before
you can average a waypoints location.
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BASIC OPERATION
To calculate a location by averaging:
1. Find a location you want to calculate an
average for, press MARK > Avg to begin
averaging.
2. Press Save.
Projecting a Waypoint
Create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and
bearing from one location to a new location.
To project a waypoint:
1. Press FIND > Waypoints.
2. Select the waypoint you want to project. The
Waypoint page opens.
4. Press MENU to open the Options menu.
5. Select Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to
open the Project Waypoint page.
6. Enter the distance and bearing to the projected
waypoint in the appropriate felds at the bottom
of the page, and press QUIT when fnished.
Proximity Waypoints
Use the Proximity Waypoints page to defne an alarm
circle around a waypoint.
Proximity
icon
Empty line
Proximity
Alarm Tones
button
Radius
feld
To add a proximity waypoint
1. Press MENU twice > Proximity.
2. Select an empty line, and press ENTER.
3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or
from any other group of Find items to open the
information page for the item.
4. Select Use to add the point to the list on the
Proximity Waypoints page.
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5. Using the ROCKER to select the Radius feld
and enter a value.
To clear one or all proximity waypoints
from the list:
To remove or review a single entry, press
ENTER. To remove all waypoints from the list,
press MENU > Remove All.
To turn proximity alarms on or off:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the Proximity icon and press ENTER
to open the Proximity Waypoints page.
3. Highlight the Proximity Alarm Tones button,
and press ENTER to open the Alarm Tones
page. Place a check in the Proximity Alarms
box to activate alarms. As you approach a
proximity waypoint, a tone sounds and a Near
Proximity Point message appears. When
you move outside the set radius, a Leaving
Proximity Point message is shown. Use this
page to select tones for each alarm.
Man OverBoard (MOB)
Another method for creating a waypoint is the Man
Overboard (MOB) feature. Use this application for
marking a location on water where you cannot stop
quickly and must return to a point where there are no
landmarks for reference.
To create a waypoint using the MOB
feature:
1. Press and hold FIND/MOB to mark the MOB
waypoint.
2. Press ENTER to open the Map page showing
the path from your current location to the MOB
point. Use the Compass page for additional
guidance to the MOB point.
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BASIC OPERATION
Using the Find Menu
Use the Find Menu to search for waypoints,
geocaches, cities, and exits included in the GPSMAP
76Cx basemap. Additional icons appear depending on
the optional BlueChart g2 or MapSource data loaded
to the unit. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
Waypoint Options
Menu
Cities Options Menu
Find Menu with optional
MapSource data
When you access a Find list, it contains items near
your current location or the pointer.
The options menu for each category contains a
submenu of search options. Select a category.
Find By Name
Use Find By Name if you know the name of the
location you want to fnd.
To fnd a location using Find By Name:
1. Press FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Select the icon for the type of item for which
you want to search for, or search the entire
database by selecting All Points of Interest.
3. Press MENU > Find By Name.
4. Use the ROCKER to operate the on-screen
keypad and enter the name of the location
you want to fnd. When the Find list contains a
match, highlight OK.
5. Select the location item from the Find list,
and press ENTER. The items information
page opens, allowing you to save the item
as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or
automatically create a route to the item (Go To).
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Recent Finds
The Recent Finds page shows a list of the last 50
items you have searched for or gone to recently.
To go to a recently found item:
1. Press FIND.
2. Select Recent Finds.
List of
recently
found items
Recent
Finds icon
3. Use the ROCKER to select the item you want
to go to, and press ENTER.
4. Select Go To to begin navigation.
Using the Find Information Page
When you select an item from the Find List and
press ENTER, an information page shows detailed
information about the item. Each information page
contains three on-screen buttons. Different buttons
appear depending on whether you are selecting an
item to navigate to or adding an item.
Find Information Page Options
To use the Options Menu:
1. With an information page open for a Find item,
press MENU to open the Options Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to select an option:
Average Locationsample a new waypoint
location over time and average the result for a
more accurate location reference. See page 9.
Project Waypointcreate a new waypoint by
entering bearing and distance from a referenced
location. See page 9.
Find Near Herereturn to the Find Menu to
search for map items near the item.
mapping data.
When you select a destination, and select Go To, you
are queried, Follow Road or Off Road.
Using Follow Roads increases the number of turns
and shows an Active Route page.
Select Off Road, to view only a list of route points.
A Calculating Route message appears until the
route calculation is complete. Your route appears as a
magenta line overlaying the map.
To preview the turns for an active route:
1. From the Routes page, select a saved route.
2. Select Navigate to begin navigation.
3. Press QUIT to view the list of turns on the
route. To view an individual turn, select it.
Active Route Page
when following
roads
Turn Preview
Page
4. Use the ROCKER to scroll through all turns.
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Editing a Route
Use the Route page to edit, change the route name,
and review route points.
To change the name of the route:
1. Press MENU twice > Routes.
2. Select a saved route > select the route name
feld at the top of the Route page.
To review individual route points:
1. Press MENU twice > Routes.
2. Select a saved route > select a point on the
Route page > ENTER > Review.
3. Select Save, Map, or Go To.
To delete a route:
From the page for that route, press MENU >
Delete Route.
To select the off-road transition for a route:
1. Press MENU twice > Routes > MENU.
2. Select Off Road Transition > Route Leg
Transition.
3. Select Manual or Distance when advancing to
the next point.
Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are
within the entered distance, you are led to the next
point.
Select Manual to transition to the next waypoint
anytime while navigating a route.
Route Page Options
Remove Allremoves waypoints from a saved
route.
Reverse Routereverses the order of the route
points in the saved route.
Proflecreates a vertical profle of the route
when using US DEM Topo maps.
Copy Routemakes a copy of the saved route
with the same name, followed by a number.
Delete Routedeletes the saved route.
Change Data Fieldsselect different values
for the two data felds at the bottom of the page.
Restore Defaultsrestore route settings to the
factory default settings.
Map Page
A built-in basemap that includes cities, interstates,
state and county highways, exit information, and lake
and river outlines. The basemap can be enhanced with
the addition of MapSource or BlueChart g2 data.
Data felds
Show sub-menu
Map Page with data felds
Two map operating modes, position mode and pan
mode, determine what is shown on the map. Position
mode pans the map to keep your present location
in the screen area. The position marker shows
your travel on the Map page. When you press the
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MAIN PAGES
ROCKER, the GPSMAP 76Cx enters pan mode,
which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map
pointer) within the screen area.
When you are in pan mode, you can move the map
pointer about the page to highlight and identify map
items. Add and confgure up to four optional data
felds to the top of the page to provide a variety of
travel and navigational information.
To show data felds on the Map Page:
1. Press MENU > Data Field.
2. Select the number of data felds you want to
show on the Map page, and press ENTER.
To change a data feld:
1. Press MENU > Change Data Fields. The frst
data feld is highlighted.
2. Press ENTER.
3. Select an option.
4. Move to the next feld and repeat.
Using Additional Map Data
View listings such as nearby restaurants, lodging,
shopping centers, attractions, and entertainment, and
you can retrieve addresses and phone numbers for
any listed location when using optional MapSource
data. Using BlueChart g2 data, you can view marine
navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage
locations.
To review map information:
1. From the Map page, press MENU > Setup
Map.
2. Select the Map Setup-information page.
The list of maps stored on the microSD card
appears. A check mark means a map is active.
Changing the Zoom Range
Press IN to decrease the Zoom Range and show an
area with greater detail; press OUT to increase the
Zoom Range and show a larger area with less detail.
The current Zoom Range setting is shown in the
lower left corner of the Map page. If no further map
information is available, overzoom appears under
the Zoom Range When using MapSource detailed
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maps, mapsource appears below the scale.
Map Orientation
There are two map orientations in the Map Setup
option North Up orients the map like a paper map.
Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel.
Map Page Options
Stop (Resume) Navigationstops/resumes
navigation.
Recalculaterecalculates a route.
Data Fieldsopens the Show sub menu so you
can select the number of data felds to show:
Map Only, 1 wide, 2, 2 wide, 3, or 4 data felds.
Change Data Fieldsallows you to select the
type of data in the data felds. This option is
available only if data felds are selected.
Guidance Textshows messages on the screen
advising you of your next navigation move.
Setup Mapaccesses to six pages of display
options.
Measure Distance (Stop Measuring)
destination.
Course or Bearing Pointertoggles between
the course pointer and the bearing pointer.
Data Fieldsselects the number of data felds
that appear on the Compass page.
Change Data Fieldsselects the type of data
you want to show in the data felds.
Restore Defaultsreturns to factory settings.
To activate USB Mass Storage for HCx USB Mass Storage for HCx
units:
1. Connect the unit to a computer.
2. Select USB Mass Storage, and press ENTER.
3. Double click My Computer to observe a new
Removable Drive listing.
To view information for the microSD card:
Press MENU prior to opening the USB Mass
Storage page and, select Card Info.
To transfer fles to the microSD card:
1. Double-click the My Computer icon.
2. Browse the computer for the fle.
3. For a computer, select the fle, Edit > Copy.
NOTE: If you have several network drives
mapped to your computer, log on without
connecting to the network or click Start >
Settings > Control Panel > Administrative
Tools > Computer Management > Storage >
Disk Management and remap a drive letter
for the storage device.
4. After the transfer, end the USB cable connection.
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MAIN MENU
Tones Setup Page
This setup page allows you to select a unique tone for
each of the tone applications. (For proximity alarm
tones, see page 10.)
Page Sequence Setup
Add, remove, or reorder any of the Main pages.
To move, insert or remove a Main page:
1. From the Setup Menu, select Page Seq.
2. To rearrange a page in the page sequence,
select the page and press in. Select Move.
3. To insert a new page, select the page you want
to insert if before, press ENTER > Insert.
Map Setup Page
Use the Map Setup page to adjust how items are
shown on the Map page.
To customize the Map page display:
1. Press MENU > Setup Map. The top of the page
contains icons for each setup page.
2. Use the ROCKER to select a page and to move
up and down the feature felds on each page.
General
Tracks
Points
Text
Information
Marine
3. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press
ENTER to show the list of options for that
feature. Each page has a sub-menu of general
options. To access this menu, press MENU with
the preferred setup page displayed.
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MAIN MENU
Map Setup General Page
The Map Setup General page contains the settings
for Orientation, Below, Auto Zoom, Detail, and Lock
On Road.
Map Setup General Page
Orientationselects how the map is shown.
North Up always shows north at the top of
the page. Track Up shows your current track
toward the top of the page.
Belowsets the map scale at which the Track
Up feature displays. All scales above that revert
to the North Up map orientation.
Auto Zoomzooms the map scale to include
the beginning and ending points of a route.
Detailselects the degree of map detail shown.
Geocache Setup
See the Garmin web site for information on geocache
locations log into http://my.garmin.com, and click Go
Geocaching.
To setup the Geocache feature:
1. Access the Setup Menu, select Geocache.
2. Select the symbol felds if you want to assign
other symbols.
3. Select Yes or No for a calendar entry when a
geocache is found.
Marine Alarms Setup
To access the Marine Setup page:
From the Setup Menu, select Marine.
Anchor Drag Alarmsets an alarm when you
exceed a specified drift distance.
Off Course Alarmsets an alarm to sound
when off course.
Deep Water Alarmsets the depth at which
the alarm sounds.
Shallow Water Alarmsets the depth at
which the alarm sounds.