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Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Pilot's Manual

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    Gpsmap ® 296 portable aviation receiver pilot’s guide.

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    © copyright 2004 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 fax 913/397.8282 garmin (europe) ltd. Unit 5, the quadrangle, abbey park industrial estate, romsey, so51 9dl, u.K. Tel. 44/0870.8501241 ...

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    I ntroduction thank you for choosing the garmin ® gpsmap ® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of garmin gps and full-featured mapping. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pi...

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    Table of contents introduction ...........................................................................I about this manual ................................................................... I getting started .....................................................................1 unit overview ......

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    Aviation mode pages and features .................................29 map page ................................................................................ 29 map orientation ............................................................................30 zooming in and out of the map ................

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    Following an automotive route ........................................... 60 track your progress with the map page .......................................60 watch your trip data ....................................................................60 current route page in automotive mode ................

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    Dsc ......................................................................................... 90 understanding distress calls ........................................................90 understanding position reports ...................................................90 receiving dsc calls .............

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    Setting up and using sonar ...........................................118 showing sonar on the map page ....................................... 118 using the sonar page ......................................................... 119 adjusting the sonar page ...............................................

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    G etting s tarted unit overview designed with detailed electronic mapping capability, the garmin gpsmap 296 is a powerful navigation device suitable for use in aircraft, motor vehicles, and marine vessels. The unit comes with a built-in jeppesen database that includes worldwide airports and vors, pl...

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    Charging the gpsmap 296 before using the unit, you may need to charge the battery in the gpsmap 296. Simply plug the unit into an external power source to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. To charge the unit’s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on ...

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    Turning on the gpsmap 296 the first time you turn on your new gpsmap 296, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the gpsmap 296 is shipped from the factory in autolocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in ...

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    Getting satellite signals after you turn on the gpsmap 296, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The gps page is displayed while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix, which should take only a few minutes. While the gpsmap 296 is getting satellite signals, the...

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    Gps page receiver status field sky view signal strength bars power source indicator the progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • no signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • white signal strength bars—the receiver has found the satellite and is...

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    Gps tab options press menu two times to open the main menu. Use the rocker key to highlight gps. Press menu to open the options menu: gps tab options menu start/stop simulator—activates and deactivates simulator mode, which is particularly helpful when learning how to use your unit. Waas on—enables ...

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    Learning about the keypad press the in key to adjust the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail (zoom in). Press the out key to adjust the map scale to show a larger area with less detail (zoom out). Press the page key to cycle through the main pages in sequence and exit a submenu page. P...

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    Using the gpsmap 296 this section explains how to enter and select information with the gpsmap 296. Understanding terms the gpsmap 296 unit’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. As you progress through this pilot’s guide, you ...

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    Selecting options and entering data to enter data and select options, you must use the rocker key to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the enter key and the rocker key to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. To...

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    To enter data in a data field: 1. Use the rocker key to highlight the desired data field and press enter to activate the field. 2. Press up or down on the rocker key to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous character. If there are two li...

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    Simulated basic navigation to help you get to know your gpsmap 296, you can use the unit in simulator mode. Simulator mode is also helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available. All waypoints and routes created in simulator mode are retained in memory for fu...

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    Simulating navigation to get a feel for navigating with the gpsmap 296, it is a good idea to practice navigation in simulator mode. The following is a basic exercise for finding and navigating to a destination in aviation mode. For this simulation we have set our location to san diego, california. To...

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    To find a land destination and simulate navigation in automotive mode: 1. Be sure the gpsmap 296 is set to simulator mode and your location is set to san diego, california (see “activating simulator mode” on page 11 ). 2. Put the gpsmap 296 in automotive mode by pressing and holding page. Highlight a...

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    B asic o peration i n a viation m ode this section explains some of the more common operations you will perform with your gpsmap 296, such as navigating a flight plan. Aviation mode page sequence the gpsmap 296 offers three usage modes, aviation mode (default), automotive mode, and marine mode. The m...

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    Creating a direct to in aviation mode, press the direct to key to select a destination. When a go to or route is currently in use, holding the direct to key down briefly displays a detailed information page for the current destination. In marine or automotive mode, pressing the direct to key displays...

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    To go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press the direct to key to display the go to page. Use the rocker key to select the recent or user tab. Go to page: recent tab 2. Use the rocker key to highlight the desired point from the list. Press enter. From the user tab, you can also select...

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    Airport tab of details page 3. Highlight show map and press enter to view the item on the map. Press quit when done. Highlight ok and press enter to return to the go to page. When viewing information for the runway or approach tabs, use the rocker key to highlight the runway designation or approach ...

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    Finding a nearby point in aviation mode, press the nrst/find key to open the nearest pages. These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports, airport weather sources, user waypoints within 200 miles of your present position, and other points. In marine and automotive modes, press the...

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    Selecting a nearby point as your destination in an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the gpsmap 296 guide you to the closest point to land. To select a nearby point as your destination: 1. Press the nearest key. 2. Use the rocker key to select the desired file tab along the top of the page....

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    Viewing communication frequencies the nearest pages list up to five nearest flight service station (fss) and air route traffic control center (artcc) points of communication. The closest communication point is displayed first, with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation, the cor...

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    Viewing additional airspace information from the nearest pages, you can display additional airspace information, such as floor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. To view additional airspace information: 1. Once an airspace alert appears, press nearest to display the nearest pages and th...

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    Setting airport criteria from the nearest airport tab, an options window allows you to filter out airports that do not meet a defined criteria. This allows you to only show airports with a desired surface type and sufficient runway length. Pilots of larger, high-performance aircraft may define the neare...

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    Selecting an approach note: the approaches provided in the jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The gpsmap 296 is not an ifr- approved instrument and should not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument conditions. When you select an approach, it replaces the de...

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    Understanding vectors the vectors? Option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you will navigate to the final approach waypoint. If you select yes, the gpsmap 296 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [faf])...

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    Finding points on land to take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the gpsmap 296, you can find points on the land and then create a turn-by-turn route (auto-route) to that point. For example, you can find a restaurant to eat dinner at once you land. To find land points: 1. Press the d...

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    Marking a waypoint waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your gpsmap 296. They may be checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. The enter/mark key lets you quickly capture your present position to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid 2d or 3d satellite fix t...

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    Creating a flight plan (route) you can create a flight plan (or route) using the route page in the main menu. The route is then saved for future use. You can also create a route using the active route page for immediate use. For more information, refer to “creating routes” beginning on page 55 and “...

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    Following your flight plan once you have created and activated your flight plan (or route), the gpsmap 296 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools. Track your progress on the map page on the map page, your current position is shown as an airplane (when in aviation mode). You can see ho...

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    A viation m ode p ages and f eatures this section discusses the major pages, such as the map and terrain pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as e6b. Map page the gpsmap 296 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The map page displays m...

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    Map orientation there are two map orientation options: north up orients the map like a paper map, while track up orients the map in the direction of travel. When using track up, the north arrow indicates the orientation. To change the map orientation, press menu to open the map page. Press menu. Sel...

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    Panning the map the panning arrow allows you to pan the map to show other map areas. As you pan past the edge of the current map display, the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. The position icon stays in your present location and may not be visible on the display screen when you pan th...

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    2. Press enter to view more information about the point. The information and on-screen buttons displayed vary depending on the type of item selected. In some cases, additional information tabs appear at the top of the information page or waypoint page. 3. If desired, use the rocker key to highlight ...

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    Clearing unwanted details from the map you can remove items from the map page display (declutter the display) to remove unwanted items, such as highways. Aviation mode has various levels of declutter. To quickly declutter the map, press enter. You can also declutter the map on the terrain page. To d...

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    Setting the bug indicator you can set a bug indicator to show your bearing or your course to steer. You can also enter a specific heading reference for the indicator. To set the bug indicator: 1. From the map page, press menu to open the options menu. 2. Use the rocker key to highlight set bug indica...

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    Terrain page the terrain page, available only in aviation mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you. Alert windows pop up on all pages to inform you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as a quick descent rate. These alerts depend upon user-defined pa...

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    Pop-up alerts if you are on another page of the gpsmap 296 unit, pop-up terrain, obstacle, and descent rate alerts display in the lower left-hand corner to inform you of the situation. The alert remains on the screen until the flight path has cleared the obstacle or terrain, or until you have pressed...

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    Setting up the terrain page and alerts the terrain setup page allows you to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. Caution elevation select the desired caution elevation. If the terrain or an obstacle is within the caution elevation you entered, the gpsmap 296...

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    Panel page the panel page displays gps-derived data in a graphical format, similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the differences between this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical panel instruments use sensors that provide information different from that derived using gps. ...

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    Setting up the panel page you can set the bug indicator and change the cdi scale to suit your needs. To set a user-defined bug heading reference: 1. With the panel page displayed, press menu to display the panel page options menu. 2. Highlight set bug indicator and press enter. 3. Highlight user sele...

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    Vnav (vertical navigation) the vnav tab in the main menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional profile that guides you from your present position and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. Once the vnav profile is defined,...

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    From the panel page, press menu to open the options menu. Select capture vnav profile and press enter to center or re-center the vnav indicator on the graphic hsi. You must have entered a valid vertical navigation profile and be navigating. Panel page showing the vnav indicator vnav indicator setting ...

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    Active route page whenever you activate a route (flight plan) or initiate a go to while in aviation or marine mode, the active route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, course, distance, and several other fields of information. The current destination...

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    Position data page the position data page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to display while navigating a route in aviation mode and marine mode. The default page displays a compass ribbon, your current latitude and longitude, the current date and time, the location you are ...

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    Flight log the flights tab displays a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The gpsmap 296 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in aviation mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. The bottom of the flights tab displays the time of y...

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    Aircraft information the aircraft tab is divided into two separate tabs: aircraft profile and weight & balance. To open the aircraft tab of the main menu: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight aircraft from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press the rocker key right or left to highligh...

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    To rename or delete a saved aircraft profile: 1. From the aircraft profile tab, use the rocker key to highlight the current aircraft field and press enter. 2. Use the rocker key to select the on-screen rename or delete button and press enter. If rename is selected, use the rocker key and enter to enter...

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    E6b tab the e6b tab in the main menu calculates density altitude, true airspeed, and winds aloft (head wind, tail wind, wind from, and wind speed), based upon information you enter. To open the e6b tab of the main menu: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight e6b from the vertical li...

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    To calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. From the e6b tab, highlight the indicated altitude field (at the top of the page) and press enter . 2. Use the rocker key to enter the altitude displayed on your altimeter. Press enter when finished. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the calibrated ai...

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    B asic o peration i n a utomotive m ode this section explains some of the more common automotive operations you will perform with your gpsmap 296, such as creating routes and waypoints. To switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the page button. 2. Use the rocker key to select either aviation, automot...

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    Navigating in automotive mode automotive mode and marine mode are very similar. Most of the features discussed here also apply to marine mode. There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in automotive mode: • select a point on the map and press the direct to key. • press the direct to key ...

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    To activate new route using the find menu: 1. Press the direct to key to open the navigate menu. 2. Highlight new route (or go to point when in marine mode) and press enter to open the find menu. 3. From the find menu, highlight waypoints and press enter. (you may also choose to go to other points, ...

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    Finding an item the find menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. You can access the find menu by pressing the nrst/find key. The find menu is comprised of several default categories: waypoints, cities, exits, aviation points, transportation, and tide stations. A...

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    To find an item from another location: 1. From any page, press the nrst/find key. 2. Using the rocker key, highlight the desired category from the list and press enter. 3. Press menu. Highlight near other and press enter. If you are actively following a route, you may also choose one of the other opt...

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    Viewing the information page each item on the map and each item listed in the find menu results list has an information page to view details about an item: 1. Highlight the desired point on the map or in the search results list and press enter. An information page appears with details about the item...

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    Creating routes the gpsmap 296 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The first way is to select waypoints from the find menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create the route. The second way is by ...

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    To create a route graphically: 1. Press menu twice to display the main menu page. Use the rocker key to highlight route from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Press menu to display the route options menu. Select new route and press enter. 3. Highlight the first blank slot in the route list page and press...

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    Creating waypoints waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your gpsmap 296. They may be checkpoints on a route or significant ground features. You can add waypoints to routes and even create a go to directly to the selected waypoint. Save your current location as a waypoint by pr...

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    Creating waypoints from the map you can create a waypoint using the map page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, you will see a highlighted description of that item. The gpsmap 296 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint. To c...

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    Creating a waypoint by entering coordinates you can manually enter position coordinates to create a waypoint. This method can be useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude position from a chart. You can manually change the location coordinates in the new waypoint page to create a...

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    Following an automotive route the gpsmap 296 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the map page and current route page. Track your progress with the map page you can track the progress of your route on the map page. Your route is shown with a magenta line. The next turn is display...

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    Editing your route once you are navigating a route, you can edit that route. You can add areas and roads to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route. You can also add stops along your trip, called via points. While navigating, press the direct to key to open the navigate menu, shown ...

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    Creating a detour if, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your gpsmap 296 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press the direct to key. Select detour from the navigate menu. Select the desired distance and press enter. The gpsmap 296 will ...

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    A utomotive m ode p ages and f eatures this section discusses the major pages in automotive mode, such as the map page, as well as some additional features, such as routes and points. Map page refer to page 29 through 34 in the “aviation mode pages and features” section for more details about the ma...

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    Highway page the highway page is only available in marine mode and automotive mode. In automotive mode, the highway page is not displayed by default. See the directions to the right to display the highway page. Highway page when you are navigating, the highway page provides digital and graphic steer...

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    Highway page options the highway page options menu allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints and track are displayed on the screen. The data fields, located along the right side of the page, provide a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. The layout may also be c...

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    Current route page whenever you have activated a route in the gpsmap 296 in automotive mode, the current route page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatic...

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    Trip computer the trip computer page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to display while navigating a route in automotive mode. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time. Reset the trip compute...

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    Editing and managing routes the route tab displays the routes you have created in your gpsmap 296 unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the “creating routes” section beginning on page 55 . Viewing all of your saved routes the route tab in the main menu lists all of your saved flight plan...

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    Navigating a saved route the navigate route option allows you to easily select a saved route. For information about creating routes, refer to the “creating routes” section beginning on page 55 . To navigate a route in automotive mode: 1. In automotive mode, press the direct to key. 2. Use the rocker...

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    To review individual route points: 1. Press menu twice and highlight route. 2. Use the rocker key to highlight the name of the desired route and press enter. 3. From the route review page, highlight the desired point and press enter. Route review page 4. On the point review page, choose next (highli...

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    To edit the route on the map: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. Use the rocker key to select route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the desired route and press enter. Press menu to open the route review page options menu. 3. Highlight edit on map and press enter. 4. Use the rocker ...

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    Editing and managing waypoints once you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify, review, rename, move, or delete it at any time through the waypoint review and waypoint edit pages. These pages provide virtually the same information. For practical purposes, we will refer to these pages as ...

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    To change the waypoint name: 1. Open the waypoint review or waypoint edit page. 2. Highlight the waypoint name field and press enter. 3. Use the rocker key to enter a new name and press enter when done. Waypoint review page name field symbol field to change the waypoint symbol or other element: 1. Open...

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    Adding a waypoint to a route append to route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option is displayed when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, add to current route is displayed. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route desti...

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    Projecting a waypoint you can also create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. To create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint using your favorite method (discussed in previous sections). The new waypoint is crea...

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    Organizing waypoints into categories you can organize your waypoints into categories, which can help when managing and using your waypoints. For example, you can create a “vacation” category that stores all of the waypoints you will use for your upcoming vacation. When the vacation is over, you can ...

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    To assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the waypoint page. (you can also change the category on the new waypoint page.) 2. Select the category field and press enter. Waypoint page select the category to which you want to assign this waypoint. 3. Select the category you want to assign the waypoint...

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    The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the bottom of the user points tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in numerical/alphabetical order. To activate a go to from the user points tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight points from the vertical lis...

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    To delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the user points tab, highlight the waypoint you want to delete and press menu. 2. Highlight delete by symbol or delete by category and press enter. 3. When deleting by symbol, highlight the symbol of the waypoint you want to delete and press enter. ...

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    To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. 3. Use the rocker key to highlight the field below proximity alarm and press enter. 4. Select the de...

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    Managing your tracks the gpsmap 296 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the map page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and position for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the gpsmap 296 gets a location fix. For the best ...

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    To clear the track log: 1. Press menu twice to display the main menu. 2. Highlight track, then highlight the active tab to the right. 3. Select the clear button and press enter. Clearing the track log 4. Highlight ok and press enter. Press quit to exit. To save the entire track log: 1. Press menu tw...

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    Saved tab the saved tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved tab press menu to open the saved tab options menu: review on map—displays the highlighted track on the map page. Tracback—navigates the track. You can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in ...

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    Navigating a saved track the tracback function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way. Tracback routes are created by reducing your track log into a route with up to 300 turns and a...

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    B asic o peration in m arine m ode this section explains some of the more common marine operations you will perform with your gpsmap 296. Marine mode is very similar to automotive mode and aviation mode. For explanations of topics not discussed here that pertain to marine mode, refer to that topic i...

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    Navigating in marine mode press the direct to key in on any page to begin navigating to a destination. The go to point, navigate route, and navigate track options operate the same as in automotive mode. Refer to the previous section for detailed instructions on those options. In marine mode, you can...

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    M arine m ode p ages and f eatures marine mode operates in a very similar fashion to aviation mode, while also providing many features and operations of automotive mode. Refer to the corresponding sections in the aviation and automotive sections for further details. Map page refer to page 29 through...

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    Compass page during active navigation, the compass page guides you to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass display with a bearing pointer. Compass page in marine mode rotating compass ring bug indicator compass arrow data fields the middle of the page features a rotating “compass r...

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    Using the marine timer the marine timer, specifically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down specified time increments. As common in sail boat racing, there is often a 5-minute warning countdown, followed by a 4-minute preparation countdown, and finally a one-minute final c...

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    Dsc the dsc page of the main menu (marine mode only) allows you to control and set up the digital selective calling (dsc) features on the gpsmap 296. Digital selective calling (dsc) uses marine vhf radio and global positioning system (gps) technologies to transmit and receive location information. D...

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    Receiving dsc calls each time you receive a distress call or position report, a review page opens—either a dsc position report page or a distress call page. Both pages contain identical fields to the dsc entry review page shown below. Each entry in the call list and log has a corresponding dsc entry ...

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    Dsc log when dsc calls are received, they are automatically stored in the log, with the latest call at the top. The unit may store up to 100 logs. Once 100 logs are received, the oldest log file is removed when a new call is received. Press menu to sort the list and delete entries. Dsc log receiving ...

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    New directory item page enter the mmsi number, name, and a comment (if desired) in the fields. Highlight ok and press enter to save the directory entry. After creating a new directory item, the name created is attached to that particular mmsi number. If you return to the log, the new name is displaye...

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    A dditional p ages and f eatures the main menu features some additional pages that will be useful to you as you plan trips and use your gpsmap 296. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. This section only contains the additional pages and features found in the...

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    Airspace alarms class b, cta; class c, tma; towers, cntrl zones; restricted area; moas; mode c veils; other suas—enables and disables the alarms. Select on to enable or off to disable. Altitude buffer—sets the buffer for the altitude alarm. Highlight and press enter to enter a different value. Use t...

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    System alarms system alarms tab clock—sets an alarm based on the unit’s clock. Select on and then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work. Ext. (external) voltage—sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a specified am...

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    Using the calendar the calendar allows you to plan flights or trips while also displaying sun & moon information and fishing & hunting information. To add a route (or point) to the calendar: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight calendar from the vertical list of tabs. The current da...

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    Viewing celestial information the celestial tab of the main menu displays sun and moon information, data for the tide, and hunting and fishing information. You may display this data for your current position, a position from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you may select a different date and t...

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    To view sun & moon information for a different location: 1. Use the rocker key to highlight the from field and press enter. 2. Highlight use find menu and press enter. The find menu automatically opens. 3. Select a waypoint or point of interest and press enter. 4. On the waypoint information page, pr...

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    To view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the tide tab, highlight the at field and press enter. The find menu opens showing the tide stations. 2. Press menu and select near current location, near current route, near other (select another location using the map), or near destination i...

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    Hunt & fish tab the hunt & fish tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date. To display the hunt & fish information: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight celestial from the vertical list of tabs using the ro...

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    Viewing messages the message tab of the main menu displays a list of messages generated by your gpsmap 296. Use the rocker key to scroll through the entire list of messages on the log tab. Use the log filter tab to display only the types of messages you want to view. To view the messages: 1. Press m...

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    Viewing the temperature note: you must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a garmin gsd 20 sounder module, to view temperature information. The temperature tab provides a visual graph of water temperature changes over a period of time. The graph reads from right to left, so t...

  • Page 112: Gpsmap 296

    C ustomizing y our gpsmap 296 the main menu provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus. Setting up the system to customize how your gpsmap 296 sounds and looks, adjust certain system settings in the main menu. Adding a welcome message the welcom...

  • Page 113

    Changing the page layout and data fields to customize the pages to display what you want, adjust the page layout and data fields. You can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: map, terrain, panel, compass, highway, position data, trip computer, and optional sonar page. You can adjust the...

  • Page 114

    Additional map data displayed you can view the data that is currently loaded on your gpsmap 296 unit and data card. To review/change data card information: 1. Access the map page and press menu. 2. From the options menu, highlight map information and press enter. Data card information page map famil...

  • Page 115

    Changing the display the display tab of the main menu allows you to set several features of the display, such as what pages to display in the main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on. To view the display tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight display from the vert...

  • Page 116

    Changing the sounds the sound tab of the main menu allows you to customize the sounds your gpsmap 296 makes to suit your needs. To view the sound tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight sound from the vertical list of tabs. Sound tab beeper—sets the beeper to chime during keypre...

  • Page 117

    Changing the system settings to open the system tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical tab list. Then select system from the row of tabs along the top of the page. System setup tab system mode—sets the unit to operate in normal mode, battery saver mode, or simula...

  • Page 118

    Customizing the units the units tab allows you to customize measurement units for the entire system. To open the units tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical tab list. Then select units from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Distance and speed—select the...

  • Page 119

    Changing the time the time tab allows you to set the time format and zone. You can also set the unit to conform to daylight saving time. The current time and date is displayed at the bottom of the page. To open the time tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical tab ...

  • Page 120

    Customizing the routing and guidance settings you can change the way the gpsmap 296 generates routes in automotive mode. You can also change the way the gpsmap 296 guides you during navigation. Road routing settings to open the road routing tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup f...

  • Page 121

    Calculate routes for—sets route calculation for the particular vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type, as some roads have vehicle-based restrictions. Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. The unit uses these road types only if altern...

  • Page 122

    Changing the location settings to open the location tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical tab list. Then select location from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Refer to the “appendix” of this guide for more information about location formats and map dat...

  • Page 123

    Changing the data format the com 1 and com 2 tabs allow you to control the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices. To open the com 1 or com 2 tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical tab list. Then select com 1 or com 2 from the row ...

  • Page 124

    If you select garmin dgps or rtcm in/nmea out format, you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your gpsmap 296 using the com tab. You may have the unit automatically scan for the dgps beacon signal, or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit, and the informati...

  • Page 125

    When the unit is receiving a dgps signal, the snr (signal to noise ratio) and distance fields show data. The snr range is 0 db to 30 db, with 30 being the best. The distance may or may not show data, depending upon the signal being broadcast from the dgps site. The dgps beacon transmitters are operat...

  • Page 126

    S etting up and u sing s onar this section covers the additional sonar options for the gpsmap 296 when used in conjunction with a gsd 20 sounder module. Read the gsd 20 installation instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you power up your gpsmap 296, the gsd 20 automatically power...

  • Page 127

    Using the sonar page when combined with a gsd 20 sounder module, your gpsmap 296 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the sonar page. If a gsd 20 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer, a “sonar turned off” message appears across the sonar page. If a gsd 20 is not attached, the so...

  • Page 128

    Adjusting the sonar page the adjustment menu allows direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the sonar page. There are ten main adjustment options available: range, zoom, view, gain, target level, whiteline, frequency, depth line, noise reject and scroll. Use the rocker and e...

  • Page 129

    • 2x split—shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The right half of the display screen shows the complete sonar picture at its original scale. The left half shows a portion of the original picture at 1/2 depth scale. • 2x zoom—displays the 2x zoomed picture on the full screen. • 4x ...

  • Page 130

    Noise reject—helps filter unwanted noise from the sonar display. The noise reject can be turned off, set to normal (automatically adjusts for optimum viewing) or to a fixed 1–100% setting. When setting the noise reject, remember that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to show fish or struc...

  • Page 131

    Setting up the sonar use the setup tab in the main menu to set up the sonar page. Press menu two times to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select sonar setup from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar setup tab of the main menu fish symbol...

  • Page 132

    Calibrating the water speed if you select temp, spd is for the transducer option on the sonar setup tab, you also need to calibrate the water speed to ensure that the water speed displayed on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water having little or no current. The unit auto...

  • Page 133

    Setting up the sonar display you can setup how the sonar information is displayed on the screen. Press menu two times to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select sonar display from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar display setup tab sca...

  • Page 134

    Understanding sonar the transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of a lake, stream, or seabed in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a piece of structure, or a fish—sound is reflected back to the transdu...

  • Page 135

    Transducer coverage the area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 khz) provide a large coverage area for finding fish within a coverage width that is approximately 2/...

  • Page 136

    Whiteline the gsd 20 sounder module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline indicates a harde...

  • Page 137

    A ppendix specifications physical specifications size: 5.7” w x 3.2” h x 1.9” d (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) weight: 13.6 oz (0.39 kg) display: 3.75” diagonal (9.5 cm) transflective, 256-color display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels) case: fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to iec 60529...

  • Page 138

    Care information to resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact garmin product support in the u.S.A. At 800/800.1020 or garmin europe at 44/0870.8501241. Cleaning the unit the gpsmap 296 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than ...

  • Page 139

    Optional accessories in addition to the standard accessories included with your gpsmap 296, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the gpsmap 296. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your garmin dealer, garmin product support in the u.S.A. At 800/...

  • Page 140

    Installation information this section of the appendix provides information on connecting the gpsmap 296 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the power/data cable the power/data cable connects the gpsmap 296 to an 11–35 vdc system and provides interface capabilities for connectin...

  • Page 141

    Connecting your gpsmap 296 to a computer your gpsmap 296 can be connected to your computer using the included usb-pc interface cable to connect to a usb data port or the optional pc interface cable to connect to a db-9 serial communications port. Note: fully install the supplied mapsource program, t...

  • Page 142

    Using ximage for customized waypoint symbols ximage allows you to exchange images between your pc and your gpsmap 296. You can download and save screen shots of any screen displayed on your unit. Ximage also allows you to download customizable splash screens and waypoint symbols from compatible gps ...

  • Page 143

    Interfacing the following formats are supported for connection of external devices: garmin proprietary differential gps (dgps), nmea 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ascii text output, and rtcm sc-104 input (version 2.0). The following are the approved sentences for nmea 0183, versio...

  • Page 144

    Learning about gps the global positioning system (gps) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the united states department of defense. Gps was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system av...

  • Page 145

    • using waas: waas capability is enabled and the unit is receiving waas corrections. • check beacon wiring: the dgps setting is enabled in the com 1 or 2 tab of the main menu but no dgps device is detected. • no beacon signal: dgps receiver is attached, but not transmitting rtcm data to gps. • tunin...

  • Page 146

    Loran td setup loran c is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the united states by the united states coast guard. The name loran is an acronym for “long range navigation.” the loran system covers the entire united states and the united states coastal confluence zone. From the perspectiv...

  • Page 147

    To set up loran td from the main menu: 1. Press menu twice to display the main menu. 2. Use the rocker key to highlight setup on the vertical tab list. Then select location from the row of horizontal tabs. 3. Using the rocker key, highlight the location format field and press enter. Location tab of t...

  • Page 148

    Map datums and location formats map datums are based on a mathematical model of the earth. What are map datums and which should i use? A datum is a mathematical model of the earth that approximates the shape of the earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner....

  • Page 149

    Digital selective calling (dsc) digital selective calling (dsc) uses marine vhf radio and global positioning system (gps) technologies to transmit and receive location information. Dsc is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: distress calls and position reporting. A non-emergency dsc p...

  • Page 150

    How are mmsi assignments obtained? Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remain in united states waters and only carry vhf, epirb (emergency position indicating radio beacons), and radar are not required to have a fcc ship station license. The fcc and coast guard have authorized some...

  • Page 151

    Jeppesen database information the gpsmap 296 includes an internal jeppesen ® database that provides position and facility information for thousands of airports, vors, ndbs, and more. Updates to the jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.Garmin.Com). The update program is designed ...

  • Page 152

    Messages approaching turn: you are nearing a turn in a route. Approaching vnav profile: you should reach your initial descent point in one minute. Arriving at destination: you are nearing your destination. Batteries low: the battery needs to be recharged. Can’t unlock maps: no applicable unlock code ...

  • Page 153

    Data field options the following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your gpsmap 296. Accuracy: the current accuracy of your gps determined location. Altitude: (aviation only) height above mean sea level (msl)....

  • Page 154

    Next course: the remaining distance of the route. Next turn: the remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. Next wpt: see waypoint (next). Odometer: the total distance traveled since the odometer was reset. Pointer: the arrow indicating the direction to travel to the next point on a route...

  • Page 155

    Safety and product information this section of the appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty, as well as compliance information. Read the safety information to learn how to properly and safely operate the gpsmap 296. Software license agreement by using the gpsmap 296, y...

  • Page 156

    Limited warranty this garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no ch...

  • Page 157

    Fcc compliance the gpsmap 296 complies with part 15 of the fcc interference limits for class b digital devices for home or office use. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” req...

  • Page 158

    Caution: use the gpsmap 296 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this pilot’s guide—and thoroughly practice operation using simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the gpsmap 296 to...

  • Page 159

    Because the garmin gpsmap 296 can be used for vehicular navigation, important safety considerations must be followed. Please read and observe the following instructions. Warning: for use in vehicles, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of a vehicle to place and secure the gpsmap 296 ...

  • Page 160

    I ndex symbols 2d 5, 57, 126 3d 5, 57, 145 a accessories 131 acquiring satellites 5 activate go to 51 route 71 simulator 11 active route page aviation mode 42 active track tab 81, 84 ac outlet 2 add to route 55, 57, 62, 70, 74 advanced nmea output setup 117 aircraft information 45–46 airport 18, 143...

  • Page 161

    39, 88 course deviation scale 38, 39 course pointer 88 course to steer 34 create category 76 flight plan 27 route 55, 56 waypoint. See marking a waypoint creating a direct to 15–17 criteria 22 cruising speed 45 current route page 60 automotive mode 66 custom avoids 61, 113 d dashboard 67 data card 3...

  • Page 162

    H heading 114 highways avoid 113 highway page 107 automotive mode 64–65 data fields 65 page layout 65 setup 65 hsi 38 bug indicator 34 hunt & fish tab 101 i icons 107 identifier 6, 11, 12, 15, 18, 141, 143 information page 32, 54 initialize 3, 136 installation information 132–135 intersection 143 in ...

  • Page 163

    Options menu 9 out key 7 overzoom 30 p page key 7 page layout 105 page sequence 85 panel page aviation mode 38–41 panning the map 29, 31 pan mode 29, 31 pc interface cable 133 persistent alarm 94 plan flight 42, 71, 97 plan route 42, 71 point 97 points of interest 52 points tab 77 pop-up alerts 28 p...

  • Page 164

    Understanding 126 sonar alarms 96 sound tab 108 speaker 108 specifications 129 speed 38, 45 speed filter 109 split screen, sonar 122 storage 130 sun & moon tab 98 switch modes 14, 49, 85 system alarms 96 system tab 109 t temperature 103, 110 terrain alert 28 terrain page aviation mode 35–37 declutter...

  • Page 166

    For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your garmin products, visit the garmin web site at www.Garmin.Com. © copyright 2004 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Garmin (europe) ltd. U...