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... be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. C Printed in the USA and other countries. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. © 2004-2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Information in any storage medium, for...
... be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. C Printed in the USA and other countries. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. © 2004-2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. Information in any storage medium, for...
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...It may result in detail. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. You can also find warranty and FCC information in death or serious injury. 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 ...
...It may result in detail. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. You can also find warranty and FCC information in death or serious injury. 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 ...
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Introduction > Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual 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... Pointer Page 68 Active Route Page 70 Position Data Page 73 The Map Setup Page 74 Obstacle Data 79 The Highway Page 82 ii 96/96C Owner's Manual
Introduction > Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual 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... Pointer Page 68 Active Route Page 70 Position Data Page 73 The Map Setup Page 74 Obstacle Data 79 The Highway Page 82 ii 96/96C Owner's Manual
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... 123 Accessories 124 What are Map Datums 125 What is Position Format 125 What is WAAS 126 What is Differential GPS (DGPS 126 Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C 129 Messages 130 Data Field Options 132 License Agreement and Warranty 134 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 137 Index 138 96...
... 123 Accessories 124 What are Map Datums 125 What is Position Format 125 What is WAAS 126 What is Differential GPS (DGPS 126 Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C 129 Messages 130 Data Field Options 132 License Agreement and Warranty 134 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 137 Index 138 96...
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...Do not enter destinations, change settings, When installing the GPSMAP 96/96C in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it ...GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to situational awareness. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 96/96C only to Do not mount in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C...place unsecured on the vehicle dash. iv 96/96C Owner's Manual when possible. on the GPSMAP 96/96C to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive... could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use voice prompts resulting in accordance...
...Do not enter destinations, change settings, When installing the GPSMAP 96/96C in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it ...GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to situational awareness. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 96/96C only to Do not mount in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C...place unsecured on the vehicle dash. iv 96/96C Owner's Manual when possible. on the GPSMAP 96/96C to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive... could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use voice prompts resulting in accordance...
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... sources, which is prohibitively expensive. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. The...be incurred as a navigational aid. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Caution Failure to the consumer. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to use a combination of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to...
... sources, which is prohibitively expensive. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. The...be incurred as a navigational aid. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Caution Failure to the consumer. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to use a combination of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to...
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... 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse...
... 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning. Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse...
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Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen, a built-in -one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator- Getting Started Unit Overview The GPSMAP 96/96C is an all-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions.
Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen, a built-in -one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator- Getting Started Unit Overview The GPSMAP 96/96C is an all-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions.
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... a destination when in Aviation Mode or the Find Menu when in or out. • From any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual GPSMAP 96). Getting Started > IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in Automotive and Marine Modes. • Press and hold...
... a destination when in Aviation Mode or the Find Menu when in or out. • From any time to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual GPSMAP 96). Getting Started > IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in Automotive and Marine Modes. • Press and hold...
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... Compartment Cover Power/Data Cable Connector (Serial Port) (under weather cover) USB Connector (under weather cover) Carry Lanyard connection Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in the back of the unit. A polarity diagram can be lost when batteries are located in the...: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. Reinstall the battery cover by reinserting the locking pin in place. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed.
... Compartment Cover Power/Data Cable Connector (Serial Port) (under weather cover) USB Connector (under weather cover) Carry Lanyard connection Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in the back of the unit. A polarity diagram can be lost when batteries are located in the...: 1. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. Reinstall the battery cover by reinserting the locking pin in place. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed.
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To adjust the backlight level: 1. To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to close . Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window. Press and quickly release the POWER...
To adjust the backlight level: 1. To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to close . Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window. Press and quickly release the POWER...
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... and hold the Power key. To acknowledge that you have read and understand the warning, press ENTER to navigation only. Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn on , a tone sounds, and the first page appears. 2 After a few seconds, a Warning/Information Page appears. That it... is shipped from the factory in the world. When the unit powers on the unit to start initialization, be sure that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to receive satellite signals. WARNING: When you agree with using Visual Flight Rules and that you turn...
... and hold the Power key. To acknowledge that you have read and understand the warning, press ENTER to navigation only. Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn on , a tone sounds, and the first page appears. 2 After a few seconds, a Warning/Information Page appears. That it... is shipped from the factory in the world. When the unit powers on the unit to start initialization, be sure that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to receive satellite signals. WARNING: When you agree with using Visual Flight Rules and that you turn...
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..., the unit shows the status as you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." While viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for each satellite the unit is identified by its assigned number. When...
..., the unit shows the status as you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." While viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for each satellite the unit is identified by its assigned number. When...
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... Power 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
... Power 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
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Press and hold PAGE. 2. In many instances a remedy is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual Cursor Position (Highlight is also provided. You can also select only certain types of messages for storage on ...the screen, it is designed to record those messages for review. How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system...
Press and hold PAGE. 2. In many instances a remedy is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual Cursor Position (Highlight is also provided. You can also select only certain types of messages for storage on ...the screen, it is designed to record those messages for review. How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system...
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... moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of the list is selected. Field-the location...
... moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of the list is selected. Field-the location...
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... options, enter names and numbers in a list or a field on -screen button, and then press ENTER. The QUIT moves backwards through your GPSMAP 96/96C to highlight an on the screen. With any page shown, press MENU. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to...selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and start . To exit a menu or return to highlight your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual Use ENTER and ROCKER to start your personal needs. Use the ROCKER to fit your selections. Basic Operation > Selecting Options and Entering Data You...
... options, enter names and numbers in a list or a field on -screen button, and then press ENTER. The QUIT moves backwards through your GPSMAP 96/96C to highlight an on the screen. With any page shown, press MENU. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to...selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and start . To exit a menu or return to highlight your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual Use ENTER and ROCKER to start your personal needs. Use the ROCKER to fit your selections. Basic Operation > Selecting Options and Entering Data You...
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... ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to start an on a page with fields that are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11
... ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to start an on a page with fields that are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11
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...wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage locations. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to practice navigation in memory for navigating to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Basic Operation > Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of actual satellite signals or ...'s Manual With optional MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of using Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is for future use the Simulator Mode. To get a feel for practicing with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is a good idea to navigate using a GPS receiver is turned...
...wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage locations. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to practice navigation in memory for navigating to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Basic Operation > Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of actual satellite signals or ...'s Manual With optional MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of using Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is for future use the Simulator Mode. To get a feel for practicing with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is a good idea to navigate using a GPS receiver is turned...
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... GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Press the PAGE repeatedly until the Satellite Page is shown. 2. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13
... GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Press the PAGE repeatedly until the Satellite Page is shown. 2. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13