Garmin GPSMAP 78S Guía de seguridad

GPS Navigation

PEKING to PARIS 2013

Garmin 78 edition

The Peking to Paris Motor Challenge

Endurance Rally Association

St. Mary's Road East Hendred OX12 8LF

+44 (0)1235 831221

www.PekingParis.com

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GARMIN GPSmap 78s

These notes cover the GPS essentials for Peking to Paris 2013.

This edition applies to the Garmin 78s. See the Garmin 76 notes

if you are using a Garmin 76

In the regions where GPS is necessary to navigate the Peking to

Paris route the requirements are entirely different from the GPS

navigation used in many modern cars. Follow these instructions

even if you are a regular GPS user for your day-to-day driving.

Before attending the Training Day or practising with your GPS it

must be setup so that its operation corresponds with the Route

Book and any instructions provided by the Organisers.

Unless a choice is suggested we advise you not to vary the

recommended settings until you are familiar with your GPS.

Apart from these settings the Garmin 78s has a very large

number of user options that you can alter to your preference. We

strongly recommend that you use your Garmin as much as

possible before the event to become familiar with its operation.

The Garmin 78s Owner’s Manual provides a great deal of additional & valuable information

that should be used to supplement these notes.

Section 1 – Garmin GPSmap 78s SETUP

The setup instructions are presented in an abbreviated form and assume you are familiar

with using the rocker key to navigate menus and options.

The general principal is..

Reach the required page as instructed.

Select (highlight) the required option using the Rocker key.

Press ENTER to display further options or confirm a selection.

Repeat use of the rocker and ENTER key to complete required changes.

Use the QUIT key to back-up through the menu or display page levels.

Complete all the setup steps until your GPS settings correspond to those shown in the

remainder of this section.

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Main Menu >> Setup >> ENTER >> [ select required page ] >> ENTER

Reach the Setup options as follows.

Press the MENU button twice to reach the

Main Menu (1).

Select Setup then press ENTER to reach

the setup page options (2).

Use the rocker button to highlight the

appropriate page, then press ENTER to

reach the chosen section.

Check and edit the settings as detailed

below.

After setting each page use the QUIT

button to return to the setup page options

(2) before moving to the next sub-section.

You should check and adjust the settings for the following pages Position Format, Units,

Page Sequence, System, Display, Map, Tracks, Tones, Time, Heading and Routing.

Your screen display may not exactly match the above and might even be shown as a list.

Also notice it is necessary to scroll down to see all the options. In the above case Routing

is only just visible in the bottom right of (2).

Main Menu >> Setup >> Position Format

DO THIS FIRST

Using the correct Position Format and Map Datum is absolutely

vital for your safety and accurate navigation. Above all else, be

sure these settings are correct.

Position Format..............hddd.ddddd° (VERY IMPORTANT)

Map Datum .....................WGS84 (VERY IMPORTANT)

Map Spheroid..................WGS84 (VERY IMPORTANT)

Main Menu >> Setup >> Units

All Peking-Paris distances are given in Kilometres, so Distance

and Speed should be set Metric. The other Units settings are non-

critical.

Distance and Speed ............... Metric

Elevation (Vertical Speed) ..... Meters (m/sec)

Depth....................................... Meters

Temperature............................ Celsius

Pressure.................................. Millibars

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Main Menu >> Setup >> Page Sequence

Page choice and sequence is very important for efficient use of

your GPS. There are up to 24 different screen pages that can be

shown. Restricting the choice and being familiar with the page

order will greatly assist your navigation.

The recommended page choice and sequence is, Map, Compass,

Trip Computer, Satellite, Active Route.

Press MENU from this page, then Remove All before adding the

required pages in the correct order.

Other pages may be added, or the order changed to suit your

preference.

Main Menu >> Setup >> Page Sequence >> MENU

The Garmin 78 has a ribbon to sequence

through the pages. When only a few

screen pages are being used the author

prefers to turn the ribbon off. Press MENU

from the Page Sequence screen above to

find the Ribbon Display options (1).

Select Page Ribbon Display and press

ENTER to show the options (2).

Select Off and press ENTER to turn the

Ribbon off.

You may want to try using the ribbon but

once familiar with using PAGE & QUIT to

sequence through the pages it is usually

more efficient to disable the Ribbon.

Main Menu >> Setup >> System

GPS .................................Normal

This will be Normal when active - Set to 'GPS Off' during

setup or when using indoors.

Text Language ...............[ your choice ]

Battery Type ...................Alkaline unless you are using NiMH

Text Language ...............[your choice]

Interface ..........................Garmin Serial

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Main Menu >> Setup >> Display

Backlight Timeout..........Stays On

Keep the backlight on at all times for the clearest display.

This will increase battery drain if the GPS has no external

power but you should be using power from the car.

NOTE: The backlight level is adjusted by pressing the

power button briefly to show the backlight adjustment

screen. Use the rocker to adjust the level.

Battery Save....................Off

Leave this off provided the GPS is connected to the vehicle

power.

Colors .............................Mode and Setup

The author prefers the default colours, always using Day

mode with the backlight full on. Select Colors and press

ENTER to alter to your preference.

Main, Setup, Find Style Grid (12 Items)

This will affect the appearance of various screens. Use Grid

(12 Items) to match these notes.

Screen Capture...............Off

Ignore this setting.

Main Menu >> Setup >> Map

These notes only refer to a few of the very many map setup options for the Garmin 78s.

You are advised to begin with the suggested settings then explore and modify the options

to suit your preference.

Orientation......................North Up

Otherwise direction of travel is at the top of the screen.

Guidance Text ................When Navigating

Data Fields......................0 (zero)

This value controls the addition of data fields on the map

page. The author prefers none to give the largest map but

feel free to experiment with this setting.

Advanced Map Setup.....Text Size, Zoom, etc.

Press ENTER when highlighted to alter various map screen

settings. See more below.

Map Information .............Select Map

Press ENTER when highlighted to change the background

map. Usually it should show ‘Enabled – Worldwide DEM

Basemap, NR’ unless other special maps are installed.

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Main Menu >> Setup >> Map >> Advanced Map Setup

Auto Zoom ......................Off

Zoom Levels ..................[ See below ]

Text Size..........................[ See below ]

Detail ...............................Most

When set to Most the map will show all available data which

will be the best choice in Mongolia. Reduce this setting if

screen clutter becomes too dense in more highly populated

regions.

Shaded Relief..................Do Not Show

Advanced Map Setup >> Zoom Levels

Map Points......................Auto

User Waypoints..............80km

This is the map zoom level at which waypoints become

visible. Setting it to 80km means that the event waypoints

will almost always be shown on screen but may results in

screen clutter. Try a lower value or Auto if screen clutter

causes confusion.

Street Label.....................Auto

Land Cover......................Auto

Advanced Map Setup >> Text Size

Map Points......................Medium

User Waypoints..............Large

Set this Large to make the event waypoints text labels more

prominent on the map screen. Reduce the value if the text

is too obtrusive for you.

Street Label.....................Medium

Land Cover......................Small

Main Menu >> Setup >> Tracks

Track Log........................Record, Show On Map

To show an on screen trace of your progress.

Record Method...............Auto

Recording Interval..........Normal

Color................................[ Your choice ]

The author thinks the bright blue works well.

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Main Menu >> Setup >> Tones

Tones...............................Off

The GPS can emit tones dependant on particular message or

operation. Tones annoy the author but you are welcome to

experiment with these settings.

Other options..................[ignore]

If tones are Off the other options will be ignored.

Experiment if you want.

Main Menu >> Setup >> Time

Time Format....................24-Hour

Time Zone .......................[ As appropriate ]

Time zone can be set to Automatic but may require

changing to a specific time zone if the displayed time does

not match the local time.

Daylight Saving Time.....Automatic

This option does not show if Time Zone is set to Automatic.

Main Menu >> Setup >> Heading

Display ............................Numeric Degrees

North Reference .............True

GoTo Line (Pointer)........Bearing (Large)

The author believes Bearing (Large) displays the clearest

compass pointer to indicate your course to the next waypoint

but you may wish to experiment with the other options.

Compass.........................Off

The 78s has a built in magnetic compass. When moving, the

direction of travel is calculated from the position coordinates

making the magnetic compass redundant (and vehicle

electrics can make it unreliable). You may wish to experiment

with the built in compass and compass calibration.

Calibrate Compass.........[ ignore ]

Find ( >> Menu >> Change Item Order )

When the FIND button is pressed Waypoints should be in the

default option position with Routes next to it as shown on the right.

NOTE: If no Waypoints or Routes are in your GPS these options

will not show but they will show on the Change Item Order list.

If necessary press MENU and select Change Item Order to re-

order the items so that Waypoints and Routes are at the top of the

list.

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Main Menu >> Setup >> Routing

Garmin has recently changed the Garmin

78 Routing options. Earlier software

versions will be similar to (1) with

Guidance Method as the top screen

option.

Later software versions (after 3.90) will be

similar to (2) with Activity as the top

screen option. The Garmin User Guide

does not yet cover the Activity options.

Follow the Early or Late Routing setup

that matches your GPS.

Early Version Routing – (Software Version 3.90 & earlier). Set your GPS to match (1).

Guidance Method ..........Off Road

Off Road must be used for training and in remote areas such as Mongolia.

Calculate Routes for ......Car/Motorcycle

Lock On Road ................No

Otherwise your position will be distorted to make it fit the GPS mapping data.

Off Road Transitions .....Auto

Auto is required so that Route guidance works automatically as each route point is

passed.

Avoidance Setup............Road Features

Ignore these settings

Late Version Routing – (Software Version 4.30 & later). Set your GPS as below

Select the Activity option and press

ENTER to display the Activity options (3).

Select Direct Routing and press ENTER to

return to the Activity screen (4). Notice the

screen now only has two further options.

Activity ............................Direct Routing

This is important. All other options

will display an error warning when

trying to navigate to a Waypoint or

follow a Route.

Route Transitions...........Auto

Auto is required so that Route

guidance works automatically as

each route point is passed.

Lock On Road ................No

Otherwise your position will be distorted to make it fit the GPS mapping data.

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Section 2 – Operation and Use

The four essential GPS skills for navigating on Peking to Paris are:-

1. ‘GoTo’ or Find a Waypoint – Using the GPS to guide you to a given Waypoint stored in

the GPS.

2. Create a Waypoint at your Current Location – If you are stranded and need to call in

assistance you must be able to MARK your position and record the Latitude and

Longitude so that our Assistance crews can locate you.

NOTE: Also see WHERE AM I? on page 15.

3. Create a Waypoint at a Remote location – The Organisers might need to issue a route

modification requiring crews to visit a location that is not previously loaded in your GPS,

described by its Latitude and Longitude.

4. Follow a Route – In GPS terms a Route is a collection of Waypoints. When following a

Route the GPS will automatically guide you along the Route swopping to each successive

Waypoint in sequence. This is much easier than having to repeatedly operate the Find

procedure as each Waypoint is reached.

Your GPS can provide a great deal of additional information and guidance but once the

above operations are mastered you will be well on the way.

ABOUT 'KEY PRESSES'

Some keys – most importantly the FIND and ENTER keys – have a dual action dependant on

the duration of the key press.

Unless stated otherwise only press a key briefly to avoid activating the secondary action.

If something odd occurs you have probably pressed the key for too long and will have to back

up and try again.

LONG KEY PRESSES

An example of using a long key-press is when Creating (or Marking) a Waypoint as explained

on page 10. This requires a little practice to become proficient and to avoid creating extra

unwanted Waypoints.

The general principal for longer key presses is..

Press the required key until the screen changes then release.

A second brief key-press is required for confirmation. This is where the practice is

required. This key-press must be brief because a second long key-press confirms the

first created Waypoint and immediately creates another. Until practised it is easy to

create a large number of unwanted Waypoints.

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1. Find or ‘GoTo’ a Waypoint

The Organisers will load your GPS with several hundred Peking to Paris Waypoints.

In remote areas where there are few clearly defined roads or tracks you will need the ability

to navigate to a Waypoint.

Key sequence to Find a Waypoint

FIND >> ENTER >> [select

required waypoint] >> ENTER

>> ENTER

Explanation

FIND shows the Find menu (1) with

Waypoints selected by default.

ENTER goes to the Waypoint list (2)

Use the rocker key to select the

desired Waypoint. (See Selecting

Waypoints on the next page)

ENTER displays the selected Waypoint

on the Map screen with a GO button

(3). Note that the screen also shows

the distance and direction to the

selected waypoint.

ENTER begins navigation to the

selected Waypoint (4).

Once the GPS is guiding you to a

Waypoint pressing PAGE from the Map

screen shows the Compass screen (5). In

this example the arrow indicates that you

are heading straight towards P003 on a

heading of 217° and that you are 10.5kms

from P003.

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