The GPSMAP 276C 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's easy to read in bright sun along with a built-in basemap and auto routing to provide you with turn-by-turn directions to the marina for a day of boating.
On water, the GPSMAP 276C is a dependable, color chartplotter with a built-in Autoroute basemap enhanced by Garmin's marine cartography. It accepts pre-programmed or user programmed data cards with MapSource BlueChart for offshore detail or Recreational Lakes with Fishing Hot Spots for detail of inland lakes.
In addition, the GPSMAP 276C supports external NMEA sources for water depth, water temperature, and water speed through two serial interfaces. The unit also features a new Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) — an advanced navigation tool commonly found on aircraft, but equally practical in the marine environment. The CDI quickly indicates if a boat has veered off course.
On land, the GPSMAP 276C’s Americas or European Autoroute basemap features interstates and major highways. With an optional automotive kit that includes MapSource City Select® software, data card, friction mount, and 12-volt power adapter with speaker, drivers can receive voice-prompted turn-by-turn directions to addresses and points of interest throughout the United States and Canada or Europe.
For map transfer or software updates, the GPSMAP 276C features a fast USB-PC interface. The unit is also powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, or a standard 110-volt AC plug.
276C Screenshots:
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| The GPSMAP 276C provides a large Map Page so you can view your position easily as you progress along your route. The route is indicated with a magenta line, and your position is shown with a black triangle. Data fields contain information such as your speed and course. You can configure both the content and layout of the data fields.
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| For maximum viewing area, you can overlay the data fields on the map.
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| To eliminate flipping from the Map Page to the Compass Page, you can set up the Map Page to display the compass on the right side. You can also customize the data fields to display information pertinent to your trip.
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| The GPSMAP 276C can automatically switch to Night Mode (background of the display changes from white to black ) when the unit detects that the sunset time has passed. When the sunrise time has passed, the GPSMAP 276C switches back to Day Mode.
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| The Find Menu allows you to search for items such as waypoints, tide stations, transportation (such as airports), cities, and exits. If you have MapSource data loaded into the unit or data card, your Find Menu displays many categories, such as points of interest and addresses.
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| Through the Main Menu, you can view tide information for your current location or another location.
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| You can also view hunting and fishing information, as well as sun and moon information, for your current location or for another location.
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| To find that perfect restaurant for dinner after a long day on the water, you can switch your GPSMAP 276C to Automotive Mode. The Find Menu in Automotive Mode contains specific categories, such as Fuel Services and Exits, that are more applicable to land life.
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| To find a location, simply begin entering the location’s name using the arrow keypad. All items containing those letter combinations are displayed, with the letter combination shown in red. When you see the place you want to eat, select it. The GPSMAP 276C can create a route right to it!
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| In Automotive Mode, the Map Page displays your turn-by-turn route to the specified location. Finding the restaurant will no longer be the problem; getting a table will now be your biggest worry!
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| While navigating a route in Automotive Mode, switch to the Current Route Page to view turn-by-turn directions to your destination. When using the external speaker with 12/24-volt adapter cable, the voice prompts allow you to get to your destination without taking your eyes off the road!
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