Garmin 010-02635-02 GPSMAP 79 Handheld GPS Navigator Rugged Handheld

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Adjusting the Backlight
1 Press to open the status page.
2 Use and to adjust the brightness.
TIP: You can select NV to reduce the backlight intensity for compatibility with night vision goggles.
Acquiring Satellite Signals
It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
2 If necessary, turn on the device.
3 Wait while the device searches for satellites.
flashes while the device determines your GNSS location.
in the status bar shows the satellite signal strength.
When the device acquires satellite signals, it automatically starts recording your path as an activity.
Using the Main Pages
The information needed to operate this device is found on the main menu, map, compass, and trip computer
pages.
Press PAGE or QUIT to scroll through the main pages.
The page displayed in the middle opens automatically.
Opening the Main Menu
The main menu gives you access to tools and setup screens for waypoints, activities, routes, and more (Main
Menu Tools, page 21, Setup Menu, page 24).
From any page, press MENU twice.
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel, moves and displays your path. Depending on your
zoom level, waypoint names and symbols may appear on the map. You can zoom in on the map to see more
detail. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a colored line on the map.
Navigating with the Map
1 Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a Destination, page 11).
2 Press PAGE to scroll to the map page.
A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you travel, the blue triangle moves and displays your
path.
3 Complete one or more actions:
To view different areas of the map, press , , , or .
To zoom in and out of the map, press and .
To view more information about a waypoint on the map (represented by an icon) or other location, move
the map cursor to the location, and press ENTER.
6 Using the Main Pages
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