Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] Owner's Manual
GPSMAP 378/478
chartplotting receiver
GPSMAP 478 shown
© Copyright 2006 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U. K. 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. [. . . ] · Change the page layout and data fields to customize the Map Page.
Map Page
See page 42 in the "Marine Mode Pages and Features" section for more information about the Map Page. In Automotive Mode, by default, four user-selectable data fields appear on the right side of the screen that can be configured to display any one of the possible data options. You can also add data fields to the page or select a full-screen map without data fields.
Data fields
Current location Map Page
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Map scale
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AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > CURRENT ROUTE PAGE
Current Route Page
Whenever you activate a route in the GPSMAP 378/478 in Automotive Mode, the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
Next Turn Page
Current Route Page
You can save the current route from the Current Route Page. Your route is automatically saved, using the starting point and destination as the route name. Press ENTER when OK is highlighted to finish saving the route.
Saving the Current Route
You can scroll through the entire list by moving the scroll bar up or down. 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.
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AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > 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 helpful data about your trip, such as average speed and moving time.
Trip Computer Page Options Menu
Trip Computer Page
Reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 378/478 turned on in order to receive satellites. This allows the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.
Set Up Page Layout--allows you to choose the layout and number of data fields. You can change the layout of the Trip Computer to the Dashboard layout while still in Automotive Mode. You can also then change the data fields on the Dashboard to be more useful while in Automotive Mode. 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]. Select the Reset options to reset the maximum speed, the odometer, everything but the maximum speed and odometer, or reset everything in the trip computer.
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Trip Computer Page Options Menu
The following options are available from the Trip Computer options menu. Highlight an option, and press ENTER.
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MAIN MENU > GPS TAB
MAIN MENU
The GPSMAP 378/478's Main Menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. The Main Menu is accessible from any page by pressing the MENU key twice.
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.
Main Menu
Main Menu--GPS Tab
1. 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:
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MAIN MENU > WEATHER TAB AND XM TAB
Use the Weather tab on the Main Menu to view individual weather features without turning all other weather features on or off. [. . . ] The DAFIFTM product is provided "as is, " and no warranty, express or implied, including, but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for particular purpose or arising by statute or otherwise in law or from a course of dealing or usage in trade, is made by NGA as to the accuracy and functioning of the product. Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product. The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The user's sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product.
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