Garmin GPSMAP 276Cx Waterproof all-terrain portable GPS navigator

Features

Overview: The Garmin GPSMAP 276Cx is a hand-held, all-terrain GPS navigator designed for use for many outdoor activities, such as boating, hunting, fishing, or hiking. The unit features a large 5", full-color, wide-screen LCD display with a display resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It can be powered by the supplied rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery (3.7v, 4400mAh, 16.28Wh) or three "AA" batteries (not included). The GPSMAP 276Cx has a water rating of IPX7, which is resistant to rain, snow, splashes, or incidental immersion of up to 30 minutes in up to 1 meter of water. The device comes with a bail mount for marine installation and a sturdy handlebar mount for use on your all-terrain vehicle. It does not include a suction cup dash/windshield mount.

GPS Receiver: The unit has a high-sensitivity GPS + GLONASS satellite receiver with a built-in antenna which lets you quickly find your precise location, even in less-than-ideal locations. You can also enable the system to use WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System). You can add an external antenna via the built-in MCX connector, for improved reception inside of your vehicle, if desired.

Bluetooth / Wi-Fi: The GPSMAP 276Cx can connect to your smartphone via Bluetooth through the Garmin Connect mobile app. The unit can also be connected to a Wi-Fi network. Through these wireless methods, you can update the unit's software, upload activities (as well as your current location and tracks) to Garmin Connect (and to social media sites), obtain weather maps, forecasts, and reports, and download geocache data.

Compass/Altimeter: The GPSMAP 276Cx is equipped with a 3-axis electronic compass. The compass is tilt-compensated, showing your heading without having it hold it level. The unit also has a built-in altimeter.

Included / Optional Maps: The GPSMAP 276Cx comes with a worldwide land basemap with coverage for oceans, rivers, lakes, principal cities, small cities, major interstates and principal highways, railroads, and political boundaries (states, international borders, etc.). The unit has a slot for an optional microSD card for adding optional maps. The GPSMAP 276Cx supports optional Garmin City Navigator street maps, Garmin TOPO maps, Garmin HuntView maps, and BlueChart g2 HD marine charts.

BirdsEye Satellite Imagery: The GPSMAP 276Cx comes with a free 1-year subscription to BirdsEye Satellite Imagery (a $29.99 value). BirdsEye Imagery lets you view detailed, high-resolution color satellite imagery on your device to give you a true representations of your surroundings. The images can be layered with optional TOPO or City Navigator maps for a real-life view of roads, buildings, and terrain.

Waypoints/Routes/Tracks: Using the Mark key, you can record and store your current location as a waypoint. Important waypoints can be saved to mark an exact location, such as a favorite fishing hole, a gorgeous view, or where you parked your car. Waypoints show you where you are, where you have been, and where you are going. Waypoints can be named, and details added, such as elevation and depth. Up to 10,000 waypoints, favorites, and locations can be saved. A route is a sequence of waypoints that leads you to a selected destination. A track is a recording of the path you have taken based on saved waypoints along the way. Up to 250 routes and 250 tracks can be saved, so you can navigate to them over and over.

Geocaches: If you are active in Geocaching, you can connect the unit to your computer via USB cable and download the coordinates from the Internet (geocaching.com). The unit has a Geocache menu position where you can find your downloaded Geocaches and navigate to them.

Power Requirements: The GPSMAP 276Cx is powered by the supplied Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery (3.7V, 4400mAh, 16.28Wh). The battery can be charged in the unit when the supplied USB cable and AC adapter are connected. You can also use the included mounting bracket which has a DC hardwiring option to power the unit and charge the battery. The unit can also be powered by three AA alkaline, Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH), or Lithium batteries. Battery life is approximately 16 hours with the Lithium-Ion battery, and up to 8 hours with the AA batteries.

Optional ANT+ Sensors: The GPSMAP 276Cx can wirelessly connect to external sensors to help you monitor your performance. You can connect optional Garmin ANT+ sensors, such as the Bike Speed Sensor, Bike Cadence Sensor, and Heart Rate Monitor. In addition, the unit can display the ambient temperature with the Tempe ANT+ sensor, as well as remotely control a Garmin VIRB action camera. ANT+ is a 2.4 GHz wireless technology that allows the GPS unit and your monitoring devices to communicate with each other.

Connections: The GPSMAP 276Cx has two connectors on the back panel, covered by weatherproof flaps:

• USB: The Mini-B 2.0 USB port lets you connect to your computer with the supplied USB (Mini-B to Type A) cable.
• MCX: An MCX (micro coaxial) connector is provided for attaching an external GPS antenna, such as the GA 25MCX. An external antenna will give you better GPS signals when using inside your vehicle.

Additional Tools: For convenience, the GPSMAP 276Cx has several tools that you can use:

• Calendar: for checking dates at a glance, including day, week, and month views
• Sun and Moon: displays sunrise and sunset times, and moon phases, based on your GPS position
• Alarm Clock: you can set an audible alarm, or to turn the device on at a specific time
• Hunt and Fish: displays the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location
• Tide: shows times for high and low tide, based upon your current location