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®
GPSMAP 96/96C
portable aviation receiver
pilot’s guide
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IIntroduct on > The Basic Operation section provides you with IntroductIon information about navigation. The Main Pages Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, section reviews in detail, the main pages and features. an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes The Appendix contains information such as the proven performance of Garmin GPS, full-featured specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance mapping and navigation for aviation, marine, and information.
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IIntroduct on > Simulator Mode ..............................................12 t able of c ontents Using DIRECT TO Key....................................14 Go To User and Recent ..................................20 Introduction ..................................................... i Understanding Vectors ..................................21 About This Manual ............................................i Go To Page Options Menu .............................22 Manual Conventions ..............
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IntroductIon > Main Menu .................................................... 83 Appendix .................................................... 123 Find ..................................................................84 Specifications ...............................................123 Tracks ..............................................................90 Accessories .................................................124 E6B Flight Computer ......................................94 What are Map
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IntroductIon > Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of situations could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use voice prompts resulting in death or serious injury. when possible. Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit’s When installing the GPSMAP 96/96C in a vehicle, place controls while driving. Pull over in a sa
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IntroductIon > Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the situations may result in injury or property damage. United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system The GPSMAP 96/96C is designed to provide you with is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road performance of all GPS equipm
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IIntroduct on > Storage Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of exposure to temperature extremes can occur (such as high quality materials and does not require user in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage can result. maintenance except cleaning. User information, such as waypoints and routes are Cleaning the Case retained in the unit’s memory without the need for Clean the unit’s outer casing (except for t
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GettIG n Stedart > GettInG s artedt Unit Overview The GPSMAP 96/96C is an all-in-one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator- perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator Internal features a 256-color TFT screen, a built-in basemap, antenna Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner’s Manual
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GettInG Stedart > IN/OUT Zoom Keys ROCKER Key • From the Map Page, press to zoom in or • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to move out. through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons, icons, enter data or move the • From any other page, press to scroll up or map panning arrow. down a list. PAGE Key DIRECT TO D /NRST Key • Press to cycle through the main pages. • Press and release at any time to view the • Press and hold to change the usage mode. Go To Pages for a destination when in Av
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GettInG Stedart > Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries External Antenna (not included), which are located in the back of the Connector unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 103 for (under weather cover) setting the battery type) can be used. Stored data is Battery Compartment not be lost when batteries are removed. Locking D-Ring To install batteries: Battery 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of Compartment the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1
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GettInG Stedart > To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 Adjusting the Backlight and only): Contrast 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. You may want to adjust the backlight to see the screen 2. Press the ROCKER to the right to increase the better. You can also adjust the contrast if using the contrast or to the left to decrease the contrast. GPSMAP 96. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press and quickly
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BaSIc o Itpera on > To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: b Ias c o Itpera on 1. Press and hold the Power key. When the unit powers on, a tone sounds, and the first page Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C appears. The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 2 After a few seconds, a Warning/Information 96/96C, the receiver must collect satellite data and Page appears. To acknowledge that you establish its present position. To ensure proper have read and understand the warning, press initializ
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BaSIc o tIpera on > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in your area and should Status Field acquire a fix within a few minutes. When you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. At the top of the screen, the Options unit shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites.” A Menu sky view array depicting the approximate location of overhead satellites is shown in the center of the page
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BaSIc o tIpera on > GPS Accuracy Status Bar At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides the Current Satellite Array current status for several unit features that are not Location “Sky View” otherwise noticeable when operational. Signal Strength Bars System Symbols Satellite Page Battery Auxiliary Backlight Power Power On Press MENU to view options for Simulator, WAAS, USB Alarm Set Track Up/North Up, Multicolor screen, and New Connected Location to use the Map Page to establish y
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BaSIc o Itpera on > Changing Usage Modes How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit’s advanced keypad system To switch usage modes: is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of 1. Press and hold PAGE. navigation options and data entry. Many keys on 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation, the keypad have dual functions, when pressed and Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. released they perform a primary function and when pressed and held they perform a secondary
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BaSIc o Itpera on > The following features are referred to throughout this Default—a factory set system format is followed manual. unless you change a setting. For example, the default setting for speed readings in Marine Mode is Cursor—the highlighted area on the screen that can nautical miles per hour (knots), but may be changed be moved up/down/left/right with the ROCKER to to kilometers or miles per hour. Once a setting is select individual fields. Moving the cursor makes a changed
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BaSIc o Itpera on > 3. Press ENTER to start the feature. If another Selecting Options and Entering window appears with more options, select the Data an option, and press ENTER again. You can select and start options and enter data to 4. To exit a menu or return to the previous customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to fit your personal setting, press QUIT. needs. This requires movement of the cursor, which is The QUIT moves backwards through your steps. identified in this manual as highlighting
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BSI a c o Itpera on > 4. To save the waypoint and exit the New To select and start an on-screen button: Waypoint Page, highlight OK, and press Use the ROCKER to highlight the on-screen ENTER. button, and press ENTER. Or To enter data in a data field: To cancel the waypoint and exit the New 1. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and Waypoint Page, highlight DELETE, and press press ENTER to start the field. ENTER. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select Not all fields are pro
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BaSIc o tIpera on > Using Additional Map Data Simulator Mode Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the The main purpose of using a GPS receiver is for versatility of your GPSMAP 96/96C. With optional navigating to a known position. To get a feel for MapSource City Select data, you can view listings navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is a good of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, idea to practice navigation in Simulator Mode. attractions and entertainment, and even retrieve ad
