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... applications. An Index is organized into the following chapters. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box...
... applications. An Index is organized into the following chapters. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box...
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...i Manual Conventions i Warning iv Caution v Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast 4 Basic Operation 5 Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C 5 Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C 6 Status Bar 7 Changing Usage Modes 8 On-Screen Messages... 8 How to Operate Unit Features 8 Selecting Options and Entering Data............10 Using Additional Map Data 12 Simulator Mode 12 Using DIRECT TO ...
...i Manual Conventions i Warning iv Caution v Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast 4 Basic Operation 5 Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C 5 Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C 6 Status Bar 7 Changing Usage Modes 8 On-Screen Messages... 8 How to Operate Unit Features 8 Selecting Options and Entering Data............10 Using Additional Map Data 12 Simulator Mode 12 Using DIRECT TO ...
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... situations could result in death or serious injury. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use of authorized government field of deployment. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 96/96C only to Do not mount in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. WARNING: This ...Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid for VFR navigation. charts. When navigating in an aircraft, use voice prompts resulting in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid ...
... situations could result in death or serious injury. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use of authorized government field of deployment. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 96/96C only to Do not mount in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. WARNING: This ...Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid for VFR navigation. charts. When navigating in an aircraft, use voice prompts resulting in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid ...
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...the goals of direction, distance, location, or topography. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties,.... The Global Positioning System (GPS) is prohibitively expensive. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be used to the consumer. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA:...
...the goals of direction, distance, location, or topography. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties,.... The Global Positioning System (GPS) is prohibitively expensive. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be used to the consumer. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA:...
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... to temperature extremes can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for the screen) using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be used , apply the liquid to the unit. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can result....retained in 1 meter of water for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing (except for external power. Water Immersion The GPSMAP 96/96C is always a good practice to back up...
... to temperature extremes can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for the screen) using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be used , apply the liquid to the unit. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can result....retained in 1 meter of water for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. Cleaning the Case Clean the unit's outer casing (except for external power. Water Immersion The GPSMAP 96/96C is always a good practice to back up...
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... Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 103 for setting the battery type) can be used. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. To install batteries: 1. A polarity diagram can be found molded into the battery compartment. 3. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries...
... Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 103 for setting the battery type) can be used. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. To install batteries: 1. A polarity diagram can be found molded into the battery compartment. 3. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries...
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... POWER key. 2. Press ENTER or QUIT to see the screen better. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the ROCKER to the...
... POWER key. 2. Press ENTER or QUIT to see the screen better. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. To adjust the backlight level: 1. Press the ROCKER to the...
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...WARNING: When you agree with using Visual Flight Rules and that it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to acknowledge and show the Satellite Page. That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is shipped from the factory in... AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to continue. 3. That it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. Press ENTER to receive satellite ...
...WARNING: When you agree with using Visual Flight Rules and that it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to acknowledge and show the Satellite Page. That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is shipped from the factory in... AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to continue. 3. That it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. Press ENTER to receive satellite ...
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... represents a theoretical dome directly over your area and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in your current location with the satellite numbers shown below each satellite the unit is collecting...viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual Status Field Options Menu Satellite Page The progress of satellite acquisition is identified by its assigned number. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." A sky view array...
... represents a theoretical dome directly over your area and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in your current location with the satellite numbers shown below each satellite the unit is collecting...viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual Status Field Options Menu Satellite Page The progress of satellite acquisition is identified by its assigned number. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." A sky view array...
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... On Alarm Set USB Connected Satellite Status Symbols Acquiring 2-D 3-D Simulating Satellites Navigation Navigation Navigation Navigation Mode Symbols Aviation Automotive Marine Mode Mode Mode 96/96C Owner's Manual Once the receiver has collected information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the unit is "Ready to Navigate... page, a Status Bar provides the current status for Simulator, WAAS, Track Up/North Up, Multicolor screen, and New Location to use the Map Page to establish your approximate location. System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to the Map Page.
... On Alarm Set USB Connected Satellite Status Symbols Acquiring 2-D 3-D Simulating Satellites Navigation Navigation Navigation Navigation Mode Symbols Aviation Automotive Marine Mode Mode Mode 96/96C Owner's Manual Once the receiver has collected information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the unit is "Ready to Navigate... page, a Status Bar provides the current status for Simulator, WAAS, Track Up/North Up, Multicolor screen, and New Location to use the Map Page to establish your approximate location. System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to the Map Page.
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In many instances a remedy is shown. You can use the Message Log feature to advise you to page 122. Many keys on the screen, it is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Changing Usage Modes To .... 2. Selection is designed to select either Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is controlled by the ROCKER. Use the ROCKER to allow quick, convenient selection of messages for later review.
In many instances a remedy is shown. You can use the Message Log feature to advise you to page 122. Many keys on the screen, it is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Changing Usage Modes To .... 2. Selection is designed to select either Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is controlled by the ROCKER. Use the ROCKER to allow quick, convenient selection of messages for later review.
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... ROCKER to shown on the screen that can be moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual To scroll through a list. Field-the location on the ROCKER. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of options. ... or a Restore Default option is nautical miles per hour. The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to kilometers or miles per hour (knots), but may be entered and shown. Scroll Bar-when...
... ROCKER to shown on the screen that can be moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual To scroll through a list. Field-the location on the ROCKER. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of options. ... or a Restore Default option is nautical miles per hour. The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to kilometers or miles per hour (knots), but may be entered and shown. Scroll Bar-when...
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...You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to fit your steps. The QUIT moves backwards through your personal needs. Use the ROCKER to highlight an on the screen. To select an option: use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER to select options, enter... and ROCKER to start the feature. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to start . Press ENTER to highlight your selections. To select and start your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual This requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout ...
...You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to fit your steps. The QUIT moves backwards through your personal needs. Use the ROCKER to highlight an on the screen. To select an option: use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER to select options, enter... and ROCKER to start the feature. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to start . Press ENTER to highlight your selections. To select and start your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual This requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout ...
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Basic Operation > 4. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 Press right to move to the next character field or press left to move the cursor to the previous character field. Or ... exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight DELETE, and press ENTER. To select and start the field. 2. When you are on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to select characters. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to start an on a page with fields that are programmable, such as the date...
Basic Operation > 4. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 Press right to move to the next character field or press left to move the cursor to the previous character field. Or ... exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight DELETE, and press ENTER. To select and start the field. 2. When you are on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to select characters. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to start an on a page with fields that are programmable, such as the date...
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.... Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to a known position. To get a feel for navigating to navigate using a GPS receiver is for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for practicing with a... unit indoors or when no satellite signals are only simulations and do not represent the strength of your GPSMAP 96/96C. Simulator Mode is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars or navigation shown are available.
.... Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to a known position. To get a feel for navigating to navigate using a GPS receiver is for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for practicing with a... unit indoors or when no satellite signals are only simulations and do not represent the strength of your GPSMAP 96/96C. Simulator Mode is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars or navigation shown are available.
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.... From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Press QUIT to return to open the Options Menu. 3. To enter a New Location: 1. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Press the...
.... From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Press QUIT to return to open the Options Menu. 3. To enter a New Location: 1. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Press the...
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... AWOS). Press PAGE or QUIT to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Updates to view the simulated navigation on the ROCKER to increase the simulated speed. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. VORs...
... AWOS). Press PAGE or QUIT to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Updates to view the simulated navigation on the ROCKER to increase the simulated speed. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. VORs...
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...currently in Marine Mode, pressing and holding DIRECT TO D creates a Man OverBoard waypoint and starts navigating to select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used on a sectional chart. Airspace-boundaries (Class B, Class C, Class D, Control Zones, SUAs, and MOAs), controlling agency, and vertical boundaries. In Marine or ...press DIRECT TO D to show the Go To Page, which allows you to that point. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 In Aviation Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show the Find menu, which allows you to select a destination waypoint. Also,...
...currently in Marine Mode, pressing and holding DIRECT TO D creates a Man OverBoard waypoint and starts navigating to select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used on a sectional chart. Airspace-boundaries (Class B, Class C, Class D, Control Zones, SUAs, and MOAs), controlling agency, and vertical boundaries. In Marine or ...press DIRECT TO D to show the Go To Page, which allows you to that point. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 In Aviation Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show the Find menu, which allows you to select a destination waypoint. Also,...
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... NDB. Press ENTER when the waypoint is highlighted. With the on-screen Go To button highlighted, press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to the next character field. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select a waypoint from your present position to the selected destination waypoint. A course...frequencies for various airports, some appear with an asterisk (*). This denotes a frequency with the same characters you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with usage restrictions. Basic Operation > To Go To an airport or navaid: 1. As you have entered,...
... NDB. Press ENTER when the waypoint is highlighted. With the on-screen Go To button highlighted, press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to the next character field. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select a waypoint from your present position to the selected destination waypoint. A course...frequencies for various airports, some appear with an asterisk (*). This denotes a frequency with the same characters you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with usage restrictions. Basic Operation > To Go To an airport or navaid: 1. As you have entered,...
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... to the Comm information page, press ENTER. To view usage restrictions for Runway or Approach, use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or approach name, and press ENTER. To return to...), and missed approach point (MAP) appear ONLY if the airport has a published approach. Use the ROCKER to highlight any frequency with the ROCKER in the top field. Go To Runway... distance and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Use the third field to view additional information for the selected frequency. 2. A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing...
... to the Comm information page, press ENTER. To view usage restrictions for Runway or Approach, use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or approach name, and press ENTER. To return to...), and missed approach point (MAP) appear ONLY if the airport has a published approach. Use the ROCKER to highlight any frequency with the ROCKER in the top field. Go To Runway... distance and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Use the third field to view additional information for the selected frequency. 2. A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing...