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GPSMAP 296
portable aviation receiver
pilot’s guide
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Basic Operation in Marine Mode section provides you with INTRODUCTION information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Marine Mode. ® Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 296, an unsurpassed The Marine Mode Pages section reviews the main pages and features in portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin Marine Mode, such as using DSC. For complete information about some GPS and full-featured mapping. Take a moment now
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Terrain Page ........................................................................... 36 Table of Contents Panel Page ............................................................................. 39 Introduction ...........................................................................i Active Route Page ................................................................. 43 About This Manual ................................................................... i
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Mode Pages and Features ...................................88 Appendix ..........................................................................132 Map Page ................................................................................ 88 Specifications ...................................................................... 132 Compass Page ....................................................................... 89 Optional Accessories ....................
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INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could When navigating, carefully compare information shown on the result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. GPSMAP 296 to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any When installing the GPSMAP 296 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so discrepancies or questions before continu
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INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States result in injury or property damage. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government’s system is subject to changes which could affect The GPSMAP 296 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the does not reflect r
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INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Storing the GPSMAP 296 Care Information Do not store the GPSMAP 296 where prolonged exposure to To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020 or permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. and routes, is retained in the unit’s memory without the need for Cleaning
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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 296 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Battery pack. Press tab down to remove battery pack for replacement, Detachabl
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GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 296 If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the Charging the GPSMAP 296 battery, you can put the unit into Charge Mode. Connect the unit to Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the an external power supply. Press and hold the POWER key. Instead GPSMAP 296. Plug the unit into a 12 Volt connector to charge. You of completely turning off, the unit now goes into Charge Mode, as can use the unit while it is charg
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 396 3. To turn off the GPSMAP 296, press and hold the POWER Turning On the GPSMAP 296 key again. The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 296, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To Adjusting the Backlight and Volume ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 296 is shipped from the The POWER key controls the 10 level backlight and volume of the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find exte
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Viewing GPS Status With the GPS Tab Getting Satellite Signals The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, After you turn on the GPSMAP 296, the unit automatically begins receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is give an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix. This pr
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Receiver Signal Receiver Status status field strength bars The Receiver Status field shows one of the following conditions: • Searching the Sky—the receiver is looking for satellites. • AutoLocate—the receiver is looking for any satellite whose Sky view almanac has been collected, which can take up to 5 minutes. Power • Acquiring Satellites—the receiver is looking for and collecting source data from satellites visible at its last known or initializ
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Tab Options GPS Tips Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu: map can show as different from where you actually are located. Be patient; as soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location is shown on the map. Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS receive
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GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYPAD Learning About the Keypad PAGE Key IN/OUT Keys • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. and return the screen from a submenu page. ROCKER Keypad • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, • Press up, down, right or left to move through Automotive, and Marine Modes. lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons and icons, QUIT Key enter data, or move the map pointer. • Press to cycle thro
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 Field—the location on a page where data or an option can be Using the GPSMAP 296 entered and shown. Select (highlight) a field using the ROCKER to This section explains how to enter and select information with the begin entering data or selecting options. GPSMAP 296. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. Use the ROCKER to select a mode, On-Screen Button—use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and and press ENTER.
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 Selecting Options and Entering Data To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: 1. Press QUIT to move backward through your steps. To enter data and select options, you must use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. 2. To return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select options, enter names To select and start an on-screen button: and numbers in data fields,
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 To enter data in a data field: GPSMAP 296 Databases ® 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and Your GPSMAP 296 comes with a Jeppesen database, an Obstacle press ENTER to activate the field. database, a Terrain database, a Voice Guidance database, and a 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. basemap. You also should update your Jeppesen database to use the Press right to move to the next character or press left to most
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GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 296 contains a Simulator Mode, which is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available or if the antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. The following section describes how to use Simulator Mode and walks you through some basic navigation using the simulator. NOTE: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode. Wh
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GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE Entering a New Location To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and from the Panel, Pointer, or Highway pages: 1. Press up on the ROCKER increase the speed in New Altitude to simulate from. 10 knot/kph/mph increments. Press down on the ROCKER to To enter a New Location using the map: decrease the speed in the same increments. 1. Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the vertical menu. 2
