Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual

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Owner’s manual portable aviation receiver gpsmap ® 496.
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© 2006 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 (0) 870.8501241 (outsi...
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I ntroduction thank you for choosing the garmin gpsmap ® 496, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of garmin gps, full-featured built in city navigator mapping, aopa airport directory, safetaxi airport diagrams, xm radio, and xm wx weather. Take a moment now...
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Table of contents introduction ...........................................................................I about this manual ................................................................... I warning .................................................................................... V caution ....
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Automotive mode pages and features ...........................69 map page ................................................................................ 69 highway page ........................................................................ 70 current route page .....................................
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Using xm wx weather ....................................................126 viewing xm wx weather ..................................................... 126 setting xm wx weather options ....................................... 127 using the weather tab ...................................................
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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When installing the gpsmap 496 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s v...
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Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The gpsmap 496 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reﬂect road closures or road conditions, trafﬁc congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safe...
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G etting s tarted unit overview the gpsmap 496 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 city navigator basemap, aopa airport...
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Charging the gpsmap 496 before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the gpsmap 496. Plug the unit into a 12 volt connector 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 the back of the ...
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Turning on the gpsmap 496 the ﬁrst time you turn on your new gpsmap 496, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the gpsmap 496 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 496, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The gps page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a ﬁx. This process should take only a few minutes. While the gpsmap 496 is getting satellite signals, t...
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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 i...
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Gps tab options press menu two times to open the main menu. Use the rocker to highlight gps. Press menu to open the options menu: gps tab options menu start/stop simulator —starts and stops simulator mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit. Enable waas —enables waas capability. Ref...
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Learning about the keypad in/out keys • press to zoom in or out on the map page. Rocker keypad • press up, down, right or left to move through lists, highlight ﬁelds, on-screen buttons and icons, enter data, or move the map pointer. Nrst/find key • shows the nearest airports, navaids, points of comm...
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Using the gpsmap 496 this section explains how to enter and select information with the gpsmap 496. To switch between aviation, marine, and automotive modes, press and hold page . Use the rocker to select a mode, and press enter . Understanding terms the gpsmap 496 unit’s advanced keypad system is d...
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Selecting options and entering data 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. Use the enter and rocker keys to select options, enter names and numbers in data ﬁelds, and start your selections. To select and st...
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To enter data in a data ﬁeld: 1. Use the rocker to highlight the data ﬁeld you want, and press enter to activate the ﬁeld. 2. Press up or down on the rocker 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 lines of...
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Simulator mode the gpsmap 496 contains a simulator mode. Simulator mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or xm signals are available or if either antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in simulator mode are retained in memory for future use. Th...
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Entering a new location from the gps options menu you can enter a new location and new altitude to simulate from. To enter a new location using the map: 1. Press menu twice, and highlight gps from the vertical menu. 2. Press menu to open the options menu . 3. Highlight new location , and press enter...
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A via tion b asic o peration i n a viation m ode aviation mode page sequence the gpsmap 496 offers three usage modes, aviation mode (default), automotive mode, and marine mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing page to move forward and quit to reve...
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A via tion creating a direct to in aviation mode, press direct to to select a destination. When a go to or route is currently in use, holding direct to down brieﬂy shows a detailed information page for the current destination. In marine or automotive mode, pressing direct to shows the navigate menu,...
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A via tion to go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press direct to to show the go to page. Use the rocker to select the recent or user tab. Go to page: recent tab 2. Use the rocker to highlight the point from the list, and press enter . From the user tab, you can also select the top wa...
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A via tion 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 to highlight the runway designation o...
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A via tion viewing aopa airport directory information the aopa airport directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, fbo phone numbers, hours of operation, local attractions, ground transportation, lodging, and services. To view the aopa airport direct...
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A via tion finding a nearby point in aviation mode, press nrst/find to open the nearest pages. These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports, airport weather sources, navaids, cities, and user waypoints. In marine and automotive modes, press nrst/find to open the find menu. You ca...
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A via tion selecting a nearby point as your destination in an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the gpsmap 496 guide you to the closest point to land. To select a nearby point as your destination: 1. Press nrst . 2. Use the rocker to select the sub tab along the top of the page. 3. Highlig...
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A via tion 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 shown ﬁrst, with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation, ...
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A via tion viewing additional airspace information from the nearest pages, you can show additional airspace information, such as ﬂoor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. To view additional airspace information: 1. When an airspace alert appears, press nearest to show the nearest pages a...
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A via tion 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 surface type and sufﬁcient runway length you want. You can also select the include private airports an...
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A via tion selecting an approach caution: the approaches provided in the jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The gpsmap 496 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 re...
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A via tion understanding vectors the vectors? Option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the ﬁnal approach waypoint. If you select yes , the gpsmap 496 creates an extension of the ﬁnal course, beyond the ﬁnal approach waypoint in the database (ﬁnal approach ﬁx...
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A via tion finding points on land to take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the gpsmap 496, 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 when you land. To find land points: 1. ...
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A via tion marking a waypoint waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your gpsmap 496. Press the enter/mark to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid 2d or 3d satellite ﬁx to mark your location. Press menu twice and open the gps tab to view...
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A via tion 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 pa...
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A via tion following your flight plan when you have created and started your ﬂight plan (or route), the gpsmap 496 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools. Note: after you perform an update to your jeppesen database, verify that all of your ﬂight plans (routes) in your unit are still ...
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A via tion a viation m ode p ages 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 496 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The map page shows map inf...
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A via tion map orientation there are three map orientation options: north up orients the map like a paper map, track up orients the map in the direction of travel, and course up orients the map in the direction of the destination. When using track up or course up, the north arrow indicates the orien...
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A via tion 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, the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. To pan the map: press up, down, right, or left on the rocker . The panning arrow moves the map so you can ...
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A via tion 4. Select an on-screen button, and press enter . 5. Press quit to exit the information page. Airport information page smart airspace smart airspace shows airspace at and immediately surrounding your current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized. Smart airspa...
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A via tion clearing unwanted details from the map you can remove items from the map (declutter the screen) 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 dec...
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A via tion setting the bug indicator you can set a bug indicator to show bearing or 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 to highlight set bug indicator...
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A via tion changing the page layout and data fields to customize the pages to show 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, location data, trip computer, and optional sonar page. You can ad...
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A via tion additional map data you can view the data that is currently loaded on your gpsmap 496 unit and data card. To review or change data card information: 1. Access the map page, and press menu . 2. From the options menu, highlight map information , and press enter . Map card information page m...
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A via tion terrain page the terrain page, available only in aviation mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you. Alert windows appear on all pages to inform you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. These alerts depend on use...
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A via tion alerts if you are on another page of the gpsmap 496 unit, terrain, obstacle, and descent rate alerts show in the lower-left 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 press quit . Obstacle w...
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A via tion setting up the terrain page and alerts use the terrain setup page to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your ﬂight path. Caution elevation select the caution elevation . If the terrain or an obstacle is within the caution elevation you entered, the gpsmap 496 pr...
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A via tion panel page the panel page shows 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 usi...
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A via tion 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 appears, press menu to show the panel page options menu. 2. Highlight set bug indicator , and press enter . 3. Highlight ...
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A via tion vnav (vertical navigation) the vnav sub 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 location and altitude to a ﬁnal (target) altitude at a speciﬁed location. When the vnav pr...
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A via tion panel page showing the vnav indicator vnav indicator vnav indicators also appear on the map page when the page layout is set to map with overlay . You are at the proper altitude for the vnav proﬁle when the blue bars are centered within the vnav indicators. Vnav indicator map page showing...
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A via tion active route page whenever you start 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 des...
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A via tion position data page the position data page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in aviation and marine modes. The default page shows a compass ribbon, your current latitude and longitude, the current date and time, the location you are...
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A via tion flight log the flights tab shows a list of any recorded ﬂights, including date, route of ﬂight, and ﬂight time. The gpsmap 496 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 shows the time...
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A via tion aircraft information the aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: aircraft proﬁle and weight & balance. To open the aircraft tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight aircraft from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press the rocker right or left to highlight either the ai...
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A via tion to rename or delete a saved aircraft proﬁle: 1. From the aircraft proﬁle tab, use the rocker to highlight the current aircraft and to select the proﬁle you want to rename. 2. Use the rocker to select the on-screen rename or delete button, and press enter . If rename is selected, use the r...
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A via tion 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 on 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 ve...
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A via tion 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 to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter. Press enter when ﬁnished. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the calibrate...
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A via tion xm audio page use the xm audio page to view and select xm radio channels, add channels to or remove channels from the favorites category, and turn xm audio output on or off. Note: you must have a gxm 30a or gxm 30 smart antenna connected to your gpsmap 496 and a subscription to xm radio t...
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A via tion xm audio page field on the display tab to select an xm radio channel: press up or down on the rocker to scroll through the list of channels, highlight the channel you want, and then press enter . A triangle ( ) appears to the left of the channel currently playing. To select an xm radio ca...
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A via tion using favorites you can create a customized list of up to 30 of your xm radio favorites. To add a channel to favorites: 1. Use the rocker to select a channel, or use the in and out keys to select a category, and then highlight a channel. 2. Press menu once. 3. Highlight add to favorites ,...
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A via tion scanning xm radio channels from the xm audio page, you can scan all channels, scan channels in a speciﬁc category, or scan channels in your favorites. To scan xm radio channels: 1. On the xm audio page, press menu . 2. Select scan on the options menu, and press enter . 3. Select all chann...
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A ut omotive b asic o peration i n a utomotive m ode to switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold page/mode . 2. Use the rocker to select either aviation , automotive , or marine , and press enter . Automotive mode page sequence automotive mode features two main pages: the map and trip computer pages. O...
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A ut omotive navigating in automotive mode automotive mode and marine mode are 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 direct to . • press direct to to star...
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A ut omotive to start new route using the find menu: 1. Press direct to 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 can also choose to go to other po...
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A ut omotive finding an item the find menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. Press nrst/find to access the find menu. The find menu is comprised of several default categories such as waypoints, cities, exits, addresses, crossroads, food & drink, attractions avi...
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A ut omotive to ﬁnd an item from another location: 1. From any page, press nrst/find . 2. Using the rocker , highlight the category you want from the list, and press enter . 3. Press menu . Highlight near other , and press enter . If you are actively following a route, you can also choose one of the...
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A ut omotive 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 a point on the map or in the search results list, and press enter . An information page appears with details about th...
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A ut omotive creating routes the gpsmap 496 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 seco...
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A ut omotive to create a route graphically: 1. Press menu twice to show the main menu. Use the rocker to highlight route from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Press menu to show the route options menu. Select new route , and press enter . 3. Highlight the ﬁrst blank slot in the route list page, and pre...
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A ut omotive creating waypoints waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your gpsmap 496. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding enter/mark . You can also ﬁnd waypoints using the map or find menu and them store them in the unit. The gpsmap 496 stores up ...
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A ut omotive 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, a highlighted description of that item appears. The gpsmap 496 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoi...
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A ut omotive creating a waypoint by entering coordinates you can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a speciﬁc latitude/ longitude location from a chart. You can manually change the location coordinates in the new waypoint page t...
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A ut omotive following an automotive route the gpsmap 496 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 tu...
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A ut omotive editing your route when 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 direct to to open the navigate menu, s...
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A ut omotive creating a detour if, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your gpsmap 496 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press direct to . Select detour from the navigate menu. Select the distance you want, and press enter . The gpsmap ...
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A ut omotive 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 29-36 in the “aviation mode pages and features” section for more details about t...
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A ut omotive highway page the highway page is only available in marine mode and automotive mode. In automotive mode, the highway page is not shown by default. See the directions to the right to show the highway page. Highway page when you are navigating, the highway page provides digital and graphic...
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A ut omotive highway page options the highway page options menu allows you to deﬁne the data ﬁelds and select which waypoints and track are shown 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 can...
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A ut omotive current route page whenever you have started a route in the gpsmap 496 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 lis...
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A ut omotive trip computer the trip computer page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show 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 tr...
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A ut omotive editing and managing routes the route tab shows the routes you have created in your gpsmap 496 unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the “creating routes” section on page 61 . Viewing all of your saved routes the route tab in the main menu lists all of your saved routes and...
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A ut omotive 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 61 . To navigate a route in automotive mode: 1. In automotive mode, press direct to . 2. Use rock...
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A ut omotive to review individual route points: 1. Press menu twice, and highlight route . 2. Use the rocker to highlight the name of the route, and press enter . 3. From the route review page, highlight the point, and press enter . Route review page 4. On the point review page, choose next (highlig...
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A ut omotive to edit the route on the map: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. Use the rocker to select route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the 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 r...
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A ut omotive editing and managing waypoints when 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 refer to these p...
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A ut omotive to change the waypoint name: 1. Open the waypoint review or waypoint edit page. 2. Highlight the name ﬁeld, and press enter . 3. Use the rocker to enter a new name, and press enter when ﬁnished. Waypoint review page name ﬁeld symbol ﬁeld to change the waypoint symbol or other element: 1...
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A ut omotive adding a waypoint to a route append to route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option appears when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, add to current route appears. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route de...
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A ut omotive 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 way...
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A ut omotive 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 use for your upcoming vacation. When the vacation is over, ...
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A ut omotive 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 assi...
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A ut omotive the total number of stored and available waypoint information is available at the bottom of the user sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order. To start a go to from the user points tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight points from the ve...
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A ut omotive to delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the user sub 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, a...
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A ut omotive 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 to highlight the ﬁeld below proximity alarm , and press enter . 4. S...
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A ut omotive managing your tracks the gpsmap 496 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 location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the gpsmap 496 gets a location ﬁx. ...
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A ut omotive to clear the track log: 1. Press menu twice to show the main menu. 2. Highlight track , then highlight the active sub 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 l...
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A ut omotive saved sub tab the saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved sub tab press menu to open the saved sub tab options menu: review on map —shows the highlighted track on the map page. Tracback —navigates the track. You can either navigate the track as it is saved, or yo...
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A ut omotive 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 30...
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M arine b asic o peration in m arine m ode to switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the page/mode button. 2. Use the rocker to select either aviation , automotive , or marine , and press enter . Marine mode page sequence marine mode features ﬁve main pages: the map, compass, highway, active route, a...
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M arine navigating in marine mode press direct to 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 arine m ode p ages and f eatures marine mode operates in a 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 29-36 i...
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M arine compass page during active navigation, the compass page guides you to your destination with data ﬁelds and a graphic compass screen 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 comp...
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M arine 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-minut...
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M arine dsc the dsc page allows you to control and set up the digital selective calling (dsc) features on the gpsmap 496. Dsc uses marine vhf radio and gps technologies to transmit and receive location information. The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the vhf radio on the chart...
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M arine understanding distress calls when the gpsmap 496 receives a distress call from a connected dsc enabled vhf radio, an alert message and notiﬁcation page appear, and an alarm tone is sounded. Distress calls are shown in the dsc call list, and log with a checkered symbol. You also have the abil...
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M arine dsc call list the dsc call list shows the 50 most recent calls, even if the unit is left unattended. The call list shows the most recent call from a vessel. If a second call is received from the same vessel, it replaces the ﬁrst call in the call list. Press menu to sort the list and delete e...
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M arine dsc directory the dsc directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up to 50 entries. Pressing menu from this page allows you to add a new item , delete a highlighted entry, or delete all entries. Dsc directory dsc directory entries. Press enter to open the entry review page. Blank entr...
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M arine navigating to a position report or distress call after a position report or a distress call is received, navigation can be quickly set to the call location. To navigate to a position report or distress call using the direct to key: 1. Press direct to . 2. With go to (mmsi/name) highlighted, ...
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M ain m enu the main menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your gpsmap 496. 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 main menu that have not ...
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Weather tab use the weather tab to view individual weather features without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select storm cells to view only storm cell data on the map window that appears on the weather tab. When you close the main menu and return to the map page, a...
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Information sub tab use the information sub tab to view the radio identiﬁcation number, xm wx satellite weather subscription information, and a list of weather features available to you based on your subscription plan. The information sub tab also shows the age of each weather report in minutes. Xm ...
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Points tab the points tab contains two sub tabs, user and proximity , which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efﬁciently. For more information about waypoints, see the “creating waypoints” section beginning on page 63 . User sub tab the user sub tab shows a master list of a...
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Sonar tab the sonar tab contains options for the sonar page. See the “setting up the sonar page” section beginning on page 140 for more information about sonar setup options. To access the sonar tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Use the rocker to highlight the sonar tab. Sonar tab o...
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Alarms tab the alarms tab allows you to deﬁne alarm settings. To access the alarms tab on the main menu: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight alarms from the vertical list of tabs. To set an alarm: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Use the rocker to select the alarms t...
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Navigation (nav) alarms sub tab next turn —sets an alarm to indicate next turn in route. Select off for no next turn alarm. Select dist to enter a speciﬁc distance. For example, if you enter 1 nm, the next turn alarm sounds one nautical mile before you reach the next turn. Select time to enter a spe...
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Weather alarms sub tab you must be receiving xm wx weather information for the weather alarms to work. Weather alarms sub tab tornado warnings —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a tornado warning is in effect. Thunderstorm warnings —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area whe...
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Celestial tab the celestial tab on the main menu shows sun and moon information, data for the tide, and hunting and ﬁshing information. You can show this data for your current location, a location from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you can select a different date and time, or use the curren...
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To view sun & moon information for a different location: 1. Use the rocker 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,...
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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 destinati...
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Hunt & fish sub tab the hunt & fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and ﬁsh in a selected location on a speciﬁc date. To show the hunt & fish information: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight celestial from the vertical list of tabs using t...
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Message tab the message tab shows a list of messages generated by your gpsmap 496. Use the rocker to scroll through the list of messages on the log tab. Use the log filter tab to show only the types of messages you want to view. To view the messages: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Hig...
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Display tab the display tab allows you to set several features of the screen, such as what pages to show 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 vertical list of tabs. Display tab...
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Sound tab the sound tab allows you to customize the sounds your gpsmap 496 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 key presses and alarms ( key and...
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Setup tab to customize how your gpsmap 496 operates, adjust certain system settings in the main menu. System sub tab 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 setu...
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Road routing sub tab use the road routing sub tab to select road routing settings. To access the road routing sub tab 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Use the rocker to select the setup tab. 3. Press right on the rocker to select the road routing sub tab. Road routing sub tab route pref...
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Calculate routes for —sets route calculation for the particular vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type, 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 alterna...
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Timers sub tab to open the timers sub tab, press menu twice, select setup from the vertical tab list, and timers from the row of tabs along the top. Timers sub tab user —allows you to set the timer to count up or count down . You can also reset the timer and turn it off . Marine —shows on the compas...
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Units sub tab the units sub tab allows you to customize measurement units for the entire system. To open the units sub 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 th...
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Selecting a different heading reference you can select from auto mag var , true , grid, and user mag var . Auto mag var provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your current location. True provides headings based on a true north reference. Grid provides headi...
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Interface sub tab the interface sub tab controls the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices. To open the interface sub tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical tab list. Highlight and select the serial data format you want. Interface...
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• rtcm in —allows differential gps (dgps) input using a standard rtcm format. • rtcm in/nmea out —allows differential gps (dgps) input using a standard rtcm format and also provides nmea 0183 version 3.01 output. • rtcm in/text out —allows differential gps (dgps) input using a standard rtcm format a...
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The status ﬁeld shows one of the following: • tuning —the unit is attempting to tune to the speciﬁed frequency and bit rate. • scanning —the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • receiving —the unit is receiving dgps signal and ready for operation. • check wiring —t...
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Advanced nmea output setup if you are going to interface the gpsmap 496 with another piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output nmea data. The nmea data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds. If too many nmea sentences are se...
Page 134: Xm Wx W
U sing xm wx w eather this section describes how to use xm wx weather with your gpsmap 496. If you do not have a subscription to xm wx weather, the features described in this section work only when the gpsmap 496 is in simulator mode (see page 11 ). In addition, you must have your gxm 30a antenna pl...
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Setting xm wx weather options use the options menu on the map page to adjust the way weather items appear on the map page. Four tabs—weather, avtn wx, srfc wx, and mrn wx—allow you to adjust what weather items appear on the map page, and the zoom range at which they appear. For detailed information ...
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Weather explorer tab use the weather explorer tab on the map setup tab on the map page to turn xm wx weather data on or off, and to set the zoom range at which the information ﬁrst appears on the map page. Weather explorer tab weather data —toggles xm wx weather data on or off on the map page. Nexra...
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Srfc wx tab use the srfc wx tab to set the zoom range at which surface weather information ﬁrst appears on the map page. Srfc wx tab surface winds , surface pressure , fronts , visibility , county warnings —sets the zoom range at which each feature ﬁrst appears on-screen. Select auto , off , or 20 f...
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Using the weather tab use the weather tab to view individual weather items without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select storm cells to view only storm cells on the map window that appears on the weather tab. When you close the main menu and return to the map page...
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3. Highlight the forecast you want to view— current , 12 hour , 24 hour , 36 hour , or 48 hour , and press enter . The map window on the weather explorer tab is updated with forecast information for the time you selected. The age of the weather report appears in the bottom-left corner of the map win...
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Viewing additional xm wx weather information the xm tab contains the information sub tab. Use the information sub tab to view the radio id, service level information, and weather products available on your xm subscription. Information sub tab the information sub tab contains the following informatio...
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Finding weather information you can use the find menu to access weather information for your current location or from another location on the map. By selecting the weather data option on the find menu, you can view the current conditions, forecast information, sea surface conditions, and weather bul...
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5. Highlight the bulletin tab to view marine weather bulletins. Marine weather bulletins you can highlight a weather bulletin and press enter to view the full text of the marine weather bulletin. Marine weather bulletin you can ﬁnd weather forecast information for a different location. To ﬁnd weathe...
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S etting up and u sing s onar this section covers the additional sonar options for the gpsmap 496 when used in conjunction with a gsd 20 or gsd 21 sounder module. Read the gsd 20/gsd 21 installation instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you turn on your gpsmap 496, the gsd 20/gsd...
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Using the sonar page when combined with a gsd 20 or gsd 21 sounder module, your gpsmap 496 becomes a powerful ﬁshﬁnder/ﬂasher with the sonar page. If a gsd 20 or gsd 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer, a “sonar turned off” message appears across the sonar page. If a gsd 20 or ...
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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...
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Zoom —used to quickly select a zoom scale or to split the screen. When a scale other than no zoom is selected, the adjustment menu shows a new selection labeled view or span . The zoom function is divided into six levels: • 2x split —shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The right ...
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Depth line —adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to measure the depth of underwater objects. The depth of the line appears in a box on the right side of the line. Press up or down on the rocker to move the line on the sonar page. Noise reject —helps ﬁlter unwanted noise from t...
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Setting up the sonar page use the sonar tab in the main menu to set up the sonar page. Press menu two times to open the main menu. Select sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select setup from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar tab of the main menu fish symbols —sele...
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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 shown on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water having little or no current. The unit automati...
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Setting up the sonar display you can set up how the sonar information is shown on the screen. Press menu two times to open the main menu. Select sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select display from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sonar display setup tab scale —selec...
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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...
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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/...
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Whiteline the gsd 20 or gsd 21 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 indicat...
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Viewing the sonar temperature tab note: you must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a garmin gsd 20 or gsd 21 sounder module, to view temperature information. The temperature sub tab provides a visual graph of water temperature changes over a period of time. The graph reads ...
Page 155: Tis
Tis (t raffic i nformation s ervice ) tis provides a graphic representation of trafﬁc advisory information in the cockpit for non-tcas equipped aircraft. Tis is a ground- based service providing relative location of all atcrbs (air trafﬁc control radar beacon system) mode a and mode c transponder- e...
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Tis limitations tis is not intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. Tis should not be used for avoidance maneuvers during imc or other times when there is no visual contact with the intruder aircraft. Tis is ...
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Tis information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs. Therefore, the surveillance information is approximately 5 seconds old. In order to present the intruders in a “real time” position, the tis ground station uses a “predictive algorithm” in its tracking soft...
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The gpsmap 496 supports tis input from a garmin mode s transponder, such as the gtx 330. To conﬁgure tis input: 1. Press menu twice. The main menu appears. 2. Highlight the setup tab. 3. Use the rocker to select the interface sub tab. 4. Highlight the serial data format ﬁeld, and use the rocker to s...
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If the number of trafﬁc advisories on the tis display decreases and then increases, a new audio alert is sounded. The tis audio alert is also generated whenever tis service becomes unavailable. The following tis audio alerts are available: • trafﬁc —tis trafﬁc alert received. • trafﬁc not available ...
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Map page tis trafﬁc can be shown on the map page. To conﬁgure tis trafﬁc on the map page: 1. Press page until the map page appears. 2. Press menu . The map page options menu appears. 3. Highlight set up map , and press enter . 4. Highlight the map sub tab. 5. Select tis trafﬁc , and use the rocker t...
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Tis operational procedures tis warns the user with voice and visual trafﬁc advisories whenever it predicts an intruder to be a threat. The user should not start evasive maneuvers using information from the gpsmap 496 screen or on a trafﬁc advisory only. The display and advisories are intended only f...
Page 162: Vhf C
Vhf c omm the gpsmap 496 can also output frequency data to a garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are the sl30 nav/comm and the sl40 comm. Refer to page 159 for wiring information. Caution: this interface does not have an faa installation airworthiness approval. If any abnormali...
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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 : 14.2 oz (.40 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 ie...
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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 496 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than ...
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Optional accessories in addition to the standard accessories included with your gpsmap 496, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the gpsmap 496. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your garmin dealer, garmin product support in the u.S.A. At 800/...
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Installation information this section of the appendix provides information on connecting the gpsmap 496 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the power/data cable the power/data cable connects the gpsmap 496 to an 11–35 vdc system and provides interface capabilities for connectin...
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Connecting the gxm 30a antenna connect the gxm 30a antenna to the gpsmap 496 to access xm wx satellite weather and xm radio. For more information about the gxm 30a antenna, see the gxm 30a owner’s manual . Note: you must subscribe to xm radio and/or xm wx satellite weather to use the xm radio and/or...
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Connecting your gpsmap 496 to a computer your gpsmap 496 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...
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Using ximage for customized waypoint symbols ximage allows you to exchange images between your pc and your gpsmap 496. You can download and save screen shots of any screen shown on your unit. Ximage also allows you to download customizable splash screens and waypoint symbols from compatible gps unit...
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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, rtcm sc-104 input (version 2.0), and garmin proprietary formats for connecting to a mode s transpon...
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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...
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• check beacon wiring —the dgps setting is enabled in the interface sub tab on the main menu but no dgps device is detected. • no beacon signal —dgps receiver is attached, but not transmitting rtcm data to gps. • tuning beacon —the receiver is tuning manually to a dgps frequency. • using differentia...
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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...
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To set up loran td from the main menu: 1. Press menu twice to show the main menu. 2. Use the rocker to highlight setup on the vertical tab list. Then select location from the row of horizontal tabs. 3. Using the rocker , highlight the location format ﬁeld and press enter . Location sub tab 4. Highli...
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Map datums and location formats map datums are based on a mathematical model of the earth. What are map datums? 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. The datum is physicall...
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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...
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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...
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Jeppesen database information the gpsmap 496 includes an internal jeppesen ® database that provides location 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 designe...
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Messages accuracy alarm —the gps accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Alarm clock —the alarm clock has sounded. Antenna shorted to ground —the external gps antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact garmin product support. Approaching target altitude —within 1,000 feet of ﬁnal v...
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Memory full —unit memory is full, no further data can be saved. Memory (ram) failed unit needs repair —there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact garmin product support to have the unit serviced. Memory (rom) failed unit needs repair —there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact ga...
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Steep turn —approaching a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees to stay on course. Sunrise, switching to day mode —the unit is switching to day mode. Sunset, switching to night mode —the unit is switching to night mode thunderstorm warning —a severe thunderstorm warning was issued ...
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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 496. Accuracy —the current accuracy of your gps determined location. Battery timer —the time remaining on the battery before it i...
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Sunset —the time at which the sun sets on this day. Time —the current time and date. It can be shown in 12-hour or 24-hour format in local time or universal (utc) time. Track —the direction of movement relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground track. Trip avg. Speed (moving) —the ave...
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License agreement and warranty this section of the appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the gpsmap 496. Software license agreement by using the gpsmap 496, you agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of the following software license agreement. Please rea...
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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...
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Aopa airport directory notice aopa membership publications, inc. And its related organizations (hereinafter collectively “aopa”) expressly disclaim all warranties, with respect to the aopa information included in this data, express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of...
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Limits on our responsibility a) disclaimers. Except as expressly provided herein, we make no warranty or representation, either express or implied, regarding the radio service. Your use of the service is at your sole risk. The content and functionality of the service is provided “as is” without any ...
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Xm satellite radio service agreement xm satellite radio inc. Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately. Subscription fee is consumer only. Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fee may apply. All programming fees and weather data subject to change. Xm wx weather data...
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I ndex symbols 2d 5, 63, 143 3d 5, 63 a accessories 157 acquiring satellites 5 active route page aviation mode 44 active track tab 87, 90 add to route 61, 68, 76, 80 advanced nmea output setup 125 aircraft information 47–48 airport 18, 170 criteria 22 identiﬁer 6, 12, 14 information 15, 16, 19 airsp...
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D dashboard 73 data card 161 slot 1 data ﬁelds 35 date 119 daylight saving time 119 db-9 160 declutter 33 defaults 8, 35 delete aircraft proﬁle 48 category 82 dsc directory item 99 ﬂight records 46 route 74 track log 88 waypoint 85 waypoint category 82 density altitude 50 depth 120 descent rate aler...
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J jeppesen database 27, 170 updates 10 k keypad 7 l land at closest point 19 language 116 legs, track 90 limited warranty 177 lithium-ion 1, 2 local time 119 location 6, 65 location format 120, 167 locked route 27 log ﬁlter 113 longitude 174 loran td setup 165–166 lost satellite reception 5 m magnet...
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Position report 168–169 power 2, 3, 158 connector 1, 4 practice mode. See simulator mode preferences location 167 pressure 120 projecting a waypoint 81–86 project location 81 proximity 86 alarms 86 points tab 85 waypoint 86 r receiver not usable 5 receiver status 5 receive satellite signals 3 record...
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Time delay 165 format 119 offsets 167 tab 119 zone 119 timer 95 timers tab 119 tis 147, 152 limitations 148 operational procedures 153 symbology 150 track legs 90 log 87, 88, 90 review page 88, 89 tab 87 tracback 89, 90 track up 6, 30 trafﬁc ground track 151 trafﬁc warning window 151 transducer 140,...
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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 2006 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Garmin (europe) ltd. U...