Garmin GPSMAP GPSMAP 196 Pilot's Manual

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Gpsmap ® 196 portable aviation receiver pilot’s guide.
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© copyright 2004, 2005 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. 44/0870.85...
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I ntroduction thank you for choosing the garmin gpsmap ® 196, 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 piec...
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Table of contents introduction ...........................................................................I about this manual ................................................................... I warning ................................................................................... Iv caution ....
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Basic operation and pages in water mode ....................77 water mode page sequence ................................................. 77 map page ................................................................................ 78 compass page ........................................................
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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 196 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 196 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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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 196 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than ...
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G etting s tarted unit overview the gpsmap 196 is an all-in-one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable gps navigator features a built-in basemap, jeppesen aviation database, u.S. Obstacle database, and auto routing to provide you with aut...
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The gpsmap 196 uses 4 aa batteries, which can be alkaline, rechargeable, lithium, or ni-cad. Immediately after installing new batteries, turn the unit on to ensure that the unit’s power indicator shows a full charge. Replace all batteries at the same time. Do not mix new and used batteries. Do not m...
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Turning on the gpsmap 196 the ﬁrst time you turn on your new gpsmap 196, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the gpsmap 196 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 196, 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 196 is getting satellite signals, t...
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Gps tab receiver status ﬁeld sky view signal strength bars the progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • no signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • grey signal strength bars —the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. • blac...
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Gps tab options press menu twice 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. Waas on —enables waas capability. Refer to pa...
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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 196 this section explains how to enter and select information with the gpsmap 196. To switch between aviation, water, and land modes, press and hold page . Use the rocker to select a mode, and press enter . Understanding terms the gpsmap 196 unit’s advanced keypad system is designed...
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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 196 contains a simulator mode. Simulator mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available or if the antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in simulator mode are retained in memory for future use. The followi...
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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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B asic o peration i n a viation m ode aviation mode page sequence the gpsmap 196 offers three usage modes, aviation mode (default), land mode, and water mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing page to move forward and quit to reverse. Each page als...
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Creating a direct to in aviation mode, press direct to to select a destination. When a goto or route is currently in use, holding direct to down brieﬂy shows a detailed information page for the current destination. Press menu on any tab of the goto page to open an options menu for that tab. Based on...
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To goto a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press the direct to to show the goto page. Use the rocker to select the recent or user tab. Goto 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 waypoint nam...
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When viewing information for the runway or approach tabs, use the rocker to highlight the runway designation or approach name, and press enter . Then press up or down on the rocker to scroll through available runways and approaches. Press enter to select the runway or approach for which you would li...
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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, user waypoints within 200 miles of your present location, and other points. In water and land modes, press nrst/find to open ...
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Selecting a nearby point as your destination in an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the gpsmap 196 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 to select the sub tab along the top of the page. 3. Highligh...
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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 shown ﬁrst, with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation, the corresp...
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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 and the airs...
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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 surface type and sufﬁcient runway length you want. Runway surface —allows you to set criteria for the type of sur...
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Selecting an approach caution: the approaches provided in the jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The gpsmap 196 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 ...
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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 196 creates an extension of the ﬁnal course, beyond the ﬁnal approach waypoint in the database (ﬁnal approach ﬁx [faf]). On...
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Finding points on land to take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the gpsmap 196, 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. Press the d...
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Marking a waypoint waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your gpsmap 196. 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 your satel...
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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 52 and “...
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Following your flight plan when you have created and started your ﬂight plan (or route), the gpsmap 196 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 current. If...
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A viation m ode p ages this section discusses the major pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as e6b. Map page the gpsmap 196 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The map page shows map information (digital cartography) that includes a...
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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 orientation. To ...
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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, 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 view differ...
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2. Press enter to view more information about the point. The information and on-screen buttons shown vary based on the type of item selected. In some cases, additional information tabs appear at the top of the information page or waypoint page. 3. Use the rocker to highlight the extra tabs and view ...
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Obstacle information obstacles are shown on the map page when the map range is set to 3 nm or below. Standard aeronautical chart symbols are used for lighted or unlighted obstacles taller than 200 feet above ground level (agl). Refer to the obstacle icons legend below. Lighted obstacle 1000 ft agl a...
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Measuring distance you can measure the distance and bearing between two map items. To measure the bearing/distance between two points: 1. From the map page, press menu to open the options menu. 2. Highlight the measure distance option, and press enter . An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your ...
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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, panel, hsi, and position data pages. You can adjust the data ﬁelds on many of these pages as well. To set up t...
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Additional map data you can view the data that is currently loaded on your gpsmap 196 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 map family h...
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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 using gps. The...
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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 appears, press menu to show the panel page options menu. 2. Highlight set bug indicator , and press enter . 3. Highlight user select...
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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 proﬁle is deﬁ...
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Using the vnav feature use the vnav (vertical navigation) feature to ensure that you are ﬂying at the proper altitude. The vnav indicator appears on the hsi (panel page) as a horizontal bar, as shown in the image on the next page. A message appears when you are approaching the vnav proﬁle. When the ...
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Target altitude —enter the altitude you want to be at when you reach your target location. Select above waypoint to use ﬁeld elevation for airports in the jeppesen database or above msl to specify an exact msl altitude target. By —deﬁnes the target location with settings of distance before or after ...
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Active route page options press menu while on the active route page to open the options menu. You can edit the route using many of the options in the menu such as edit on map (see page 65 for information), add waypoint , and invert . You can also change the data ﬁelds to suit your needs. You can als...
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Position data page options with the position data page open, press menu to open the options menu. You can set up the layout of the page and change the data ﬁelds. For an explanation of the data ﬁelds, refer to page 112 in the “appendix.” you can also select one of the following options: reset trip —...
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To view details for a ﬂight: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight flights from the vertical menu of tabs. 3. Press menu and select show hours and minutes to view the ﬂights in minutes and hours, if you prefer. 4. Highlight the ﬂight, and press enter . The ﬂight details window open...
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Entering your aircraft proﬁle the aircraft proﬁle sub tab allows you to proﬁle cruising speed, maximum speed, and fuel ﬂow. The unit can save up to 10 aircraft proﬁles. Cruising speed and fuel ﬂow are used as default settings when viewing trip planning information on the route review page. The maxim...
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Calculating the weight & balance weight & balance may be used during your pre-ﬂight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions for your aircraft. By entering the weight and arm values on this page, the gpsmap 196 can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (cg) to ens...
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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 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 vertical list...
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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 to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter. Press enter when ﬁnished. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the calibrated airspeed ...
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B asic o peration i n l and m ode to switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold page . 2. Use the rocker to select aviation, land, or water, and press enter . Land mode page sequence land mode features three main pages: the map, compass, and postion data pages. Two additional pages appear during active n...
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Navigating in land mode land mode and water mode are similar. Most of the features discussed here also apply to water mode. There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in land mode: • select a point on the map and press the direct to . • press nrst/find to search for a particular item and ...
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To start new route using the find menu: 1. From the find menu, highlight waypoints , and press enter . (you can also choose to goto other points, such as cities or services from this list. The steps vary only slightly from those listed for waypoints .) 2. Select a waypoint from the list, and then pr...
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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 nrst/find . The find menu is comprised of several default categories: waypoints, cities, exits, aviation points, transportation, and tide stations. Addition...
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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 a point on the map or in the search results list, and press enter . An information page appears with details about the item in a t...
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To create a route using the find menu: 1. Press menu twice to show the main menu. 2. Use the rocker to highlight route from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press menu to show the route options menu. Select new route , and press enter . Or, highlight the ﬁrst available blank route slot and press enter ...
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Creating a new route on the map 5. Repeat until you have added all points to the route. 6. When ﬁnished, press quit twice to return to the route review page. Or press menu , highlight edit as text , and press enter to view the route review page. To follow a saved route in land mode: 1. Press menu tw...
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Creating waypoints waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your gpsmap 196. 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 196 stores up to 1,000 alph...
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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, a highlighted description of that item appears. The gpsmap 196 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint. To create...
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To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. Press enter/mark to create a waypoint (or use your favorite method discussed in previous sections). The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last known location as the default location. 2. On ...
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Following a land route the gpsmap 196 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 route line. The next turn appears in the top ...
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L and m ode p ages and f eatures this section discusses the major pages in land mode, such as the map page, as well as some additional features, such as routes and points. Map page refer to page 28 through 35 in the “aviation mode pages” section for more details about the map page. The location mark...
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Current route page whenever you have started a route in the gpsmap 196 in land 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 automatically upd...
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Position data page the postion data page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in land mode. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time. Reset the position data bef...
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Editing and managing routes the route tab shows the routes you have created in your gpsmap 196 unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the “creating routes” section beginning on page 52 . Viewing all of your saved routes the route tab in the main menu lists all of your saved routes and ro...
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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 52 . To navigate a route in land mode: 1. Highlight the route, and press enter . The active route page automat...
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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 (highlight the next p...
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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 rocker to sele...
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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 pages as the “...
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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 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. Op...
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Viewing the waypoint on the map to view the waypoint on the map: 1. From the waypoint page, highlight show map . 2. Press enter . The waypoint is highlighted on a map with an information window at the top that shows the waypoint name, location and distance and bearing from your current location. On ...
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Averaging the waypoint’s location average location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading. To calculate the average location: 1. Open the waypoint page, and press menu to open the options menu. 2. Select average ...
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The total number of stored and available waypoints information is available at the bottom of the user sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order. To start a goto from the user sub tab: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Highlight points from the vertical list of t...
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To delete a waypoint from the user sub tab: 1. From the user sub tab, use the rocker to highlight the waypoint you want to delete. 2. Press menu , highlight delete waypoint, and press enter . 3. Press enter to conﬁrm. To delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the user sub tab, highlight the...
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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 to highlight the ﬁeld below proximity alarm , and press enter . 4. Select the on ...
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Managing your tracks the gpsmap 196 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 196 gets a location ﬁx. For the best ...
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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 log: 1. Press ...
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Tracback —navigates the track. You can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse. Delete track —erases highlighted track from the unit’s memory. Delete all —erases all tracks from the unit’s memory. To edit a track: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. ...
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To start a tracback: 1. Highlight a track you want. 2. Press menu , and highlight trackback , and press enter . Selecting a saved track 3. Select original or reverse , and press enter . Tracback tips when a tracback has been started, the gpsmap 196 divides the track into segments called legs. Up to ...
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B asic o peration and p ages in w ater m ode to switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the page key. 2. Use the rocker to select aviation, land, or water, and press enter . Water mode page sequence water mode features four main pages: the map, compass, active route, and position data page. Water mode...
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Map page refer to page 28 through 35 in the “aviation mode pages” section for more details about the map page. The location marker (icon) that shows your travel on the map page is a triangle symbol in water and land modes. The gpsmap 196 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location...
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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 water mode rotating compass ring compass arrow data fields the middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows yo...
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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 196. 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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Flights tab the flights tab shows a list of any recorded ﬂights, including date, route of ﬂight, and ﬂight time. The gpsmap 196 saves up to 50 recorded ﬂights while in aviation mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each ﬂight. More information on the flights tab is located on page...
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Track tab use the track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, deﬁne how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use. The track tab is divided into two sub tabs: active and saved. For more information about tracks, see the “managing your tracks” section beginning on page ...
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Aircraft tab the aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: aircraft proﬁle and weight & balance. Information on the “aircraft tab” is located on page 43 . Aircraft proﬁle tab e6b tab the e6b tab in the main menu calculates density altitude, true airspeed, and winds aloft (head wind, tail wind, wind...
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To view sun & moon information for a different date: 1. Use the rocker to highlight the date ﬁeld and press enter . 2. Use the rocker to change the digits of the date to the date you want. 3. Press enter when ﬁnished. The unit shows the sun and moon information for the date you entered or selected. ...
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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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Tide sub tab the tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows tide station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3,000 tide stations. Height of tide smallest and largest tides for the am hours select the tide station for w...
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To view a chart’s details for another time during the day (other than current time): 1. From the tide sub tab with the chart shown, press menu , and select move cursor . 2. Press the rocker right or left to view the chart at another time. 3. To return to the current time, press menu , and select sto...
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Setup tab to customize how your gpsmap 196 operates, adjust certain system settings in the main menu using the setup tab. 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 t...
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Vnav sub tab the vnav sub tab on 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. More information on vnav is available on ...
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To set an alarm: 1. Press menu twice to open the main menu. 2. Use the rocker to select the setup tab, and then the alarms sub tab. 3. Highlight the ﬁeld below the alarm name you want activate, and press enter . 4. Change the mode to on , and press enter . If necessary, highlight the next ﬁeld to th...
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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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Next turn pop-up —turns the next turn window off , or opens the window when you hold nrst/find , opens automatically ( automatic only ), or both . Avoid —allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. The unit uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out...
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Time sub tab the time sub 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 shown at the bottom of the page. To open the time sub tab, press menu twice to open the main menu. Select setup from the vertical tab l...
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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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• garmin dgps —used to connect the gpsmap 196 with a garmin dgps beacon receiver. • nmea in/nmea out —supports the input/output of standard nmea 0183 version 2.3 data and sonar nmea input support for the dpt, mtw, and vhw sentences. • aviation in —the proprietary format used for connection to a garm...
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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 196 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...
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A ppendix speciﬁcations physical speciﬁcations size : 6.18'' w x 3.4'' h x 2.22'' d (15.7 x 8.64 x 5.72 cm) weight : 1.5 lbs (.68 kg) display : 3.8'' diagonal (9.65 cm) high-contrast, fstn display with backlighting (320 x 240 pixels, 12-gray levels case : fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, w...
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Optional accessories in addition to the standard accessories included with your gpsmap 196, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the gpsmap 196. 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 196 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the power/data cable the power/data cable connects the gpsmap 196 to an 8–35 vdc system and provides interface capabilities for connecting...
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Installing and removing data cards the gpsmap 196 uses an optional garmin data card to show digital charts and maps. Install the data card in the slot located on the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time, whether the unit is on or off. You can load a variety of information ...
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Interfacing the following formats are supported for connection of external devices: garmin proprietary differential gps (dgps), garmin proprietary aviation input, nmea 0183 (versions 3.0), ascii text output, rtcm sc-104 input (version 2.0). The following are the sentences for nmea 0183, version 3.0 ...
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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 tab of the setup...
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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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Jeppesen database information the gpsmap 196 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 designed...
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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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No dgps position —no differential connection data is available, or not enough data is available to calculate a dgps position. No tide stations for that area —no tide stations within 100 miles of the area. None found —no data matched the search criteria. Off course —you are off course by the distance...
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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 196. Accuracy —the current accuracy of your gps determined location. Altitude —the height above mean sea level (msl). Battery tim...
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Speed —your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. Steer —see course to steer . Sunrise —the time at which the sun rises on this day. 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...
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License agreement and warranty this section of the appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the gpsmap 196. Software license agreement by using the gpsmap 196, 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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Fcc compliance the gpsmap 196 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...
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I ndex symbols 2d 5, 55 3d 5, 55 a accessories 100 acquiring satellites 5 active route page aviation mode 40 active track tab 73, 76 add to route 53, 64, 68 advanced nmea output setup 98 aircraft information 43–45 airport 17, 109 criteria 21 identiﬁer 14 information 15, 16, 18 airspace 31 alarms 89 ...
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Dgps 97, 104 alarm 90 differential 105 differential field 104 differential gps 104 digital selective calling. See dsc direction display 94 direct to 14, 18 distance and speed 94 e e6b 46–47 edit route 63, 64, 65 waypoints 66, 67 elevation 94 emergency aviation 18 entering data 9, 10 erase. See delet...
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Mils 94 modes 48, 88 moon information 83 n navigate route 63 track 75 navigating in automotive mode 49–50 ndb 17, 109 nearest/find key 17 new altitude 6 location 6, 12 waypoint 57 next turn 90, 92 nmea 96, 97, 98 north up 6, 29 no beacon signal 105 o obs 37 obstacle alert 27 odometer 61, 82 off-rout...
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Show map 68 signal strength 5 simulated navigation 11–12 simulator 11 speciﬁcations 99 speed 36, 44 storage vi sun & moon tab 83 switch modes 13, 48, 77 system tab 88 t temperature 94 text language 88 tide chart 86 information 86 station 86 tab 86 time delay 106 format 93 offsets 108 tab 93 zone 93 ...
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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 2004, 2005 garmin ltd. Or its subsidiaries garmin international, inc. 1200 east 151 st street, olathe, kansas 66062, u.S.A. Garmin (europe) ...