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Question posted by nautanurag on July 22nd, 2011

Gps Map 296 Not Locking. In Spite Of It Being Kept On In Clear Sky For 20 Minute

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Pilot's Guide - Page 3

... a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you to the Setting Up and Using Sonar. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide...GPS and full-featured mapping. The Basic Operation in Aviation Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296... the manual for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Contents...
Pilot's Guide - Page 5

... the Sonar Page 125 Understanding Sonar 128 Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab 131 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Appendix 132 Specifications 132 Optional Accessories 133 Installation Information 134 Learning About GPS 138 LORAN TD Setup 140 Map Datums and Location Formats 142 Digital Selective Calling (DSC 143 Jeppesen Database...
Pilot's Guide - Page 7

...route suggestions. Map Data Information: One of the goals of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated ... distance, location, or topography. The GPSMAP 296 is either not available or prohibitively expensive. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 296. Caution INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Failure to...
Pilot's Guide - Page 11

...sky to receive satellite signals. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 296 is rotated up to increase the brightness or down to continue. When the unit turns on your new GPSMAP 296, the receiver...off the GPSMAP 296: 1. Press ENTER to decrease. Turning On the GPSMAP 296 The first time you understand the warning. Before you turn on page 1, and it has a clear and ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 12

...getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as "Acquiring Satellites." The GPS Page appears while the ...map. While the GPSMAP 296 is being tracked. It can also set the sky view to a Track Up configuration, causing the top of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. To get signals more minutes to the receiver's last known location. As the receiver locks...
Pilot's Guide - Page 13

...Sky-the receiver is looking for satellites. • AutoLocate-the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected, which can take up to 5 minutes. • Acquiring Satellites-the receiver... are receiving DGPS corrections in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 5 Turn the unit off and back on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. • 3D GPS Location-...
Pilot's Guide - Page 14

... use your location. When in Aviation Mode, you actually are located. GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to open the options menu: GPS Tab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator-starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is recommended. Be patient; GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide The GPS receiver can show as buildings, tunnels...
Pilot's Guide - Page 18

...right to move back to activate the field. 2. Entering data NOTE: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most current data. The included USB ..., you want, and press ENTER to the previous character. You also should update your GPSMAP 296. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of nearby restaurants, lodging,...
Pilot's Guide - Page 20

..., or Highway pages: 1. Press left or right on the map you can also select a New Location by entering an airport identifier (code). Refer to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the GPS tab options menu. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER...
Pilot's Guide - Page 21

... allows you can cycle through by pressing PAGE to move forward and QUIT to select Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. Map Page Terrain Page Panel Page Active Route Page To switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold PAGE. 2. Position Data Page GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 13 The main pages are linked together in...
Pilot's Guide - Page 35

... Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts. BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN Terrain and Obstacle ...the GPSMAP 296 guides you to the destination using a variety of -impact are on the Map Page On the Map Page...locked and unusable. Track Your Progress on the proper course. The airplane should be on top of the Map Page, see the section "Panel Page," beginning on the map...
Pilot's Guide - Page 36

... on in the corners of the several data options. See page 33 for range adjustments. See page 33. 28 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Compass Arc Airports Current Location Data Field Map Zoom Range Map Page (Aviation Mode) A navigation arc (Horizontal Situation Indicator, or HSI) appears by default, four user-selectable data fields appear in...
Pilot's Guide - Page 51

...open the options menu. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 43 ...GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. 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...point, the active point, is locked. All approach procedures are based on Map (see page 72 for your ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 124

... • Aviation In-the proprietary format used to enter the destination on the panel-mounted GPS receiver. This eliminates the need to exchange data with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. •...GPS receiver. MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Com 1 and Com 2 Sub Tabs The Com 1 and Com 2 sub tabs controls the input/output format used to connect the GPSMAP 296 with a PC or another Garmin GPSMAP 296...
Pilot's Guide - Page 131

...the right at the original depth scale and the left half shows a portion of the unit's receiver, which colors are used to determine bottom hardness. A lower percentage results in more strongsignaled colors...sends and receives. View/Span-available when a Zoom scale other than No Zoom is Bottom Split or Bottom Lock, Span adjusts how far off the bottom the unit shows data. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide...
Pilot's Guide - Page 141

... unit to protect the screen from damage. Auto Navigation Kit-Provides the parts and map data to use the GPSMAP 296 in use with Garmin products. GA 29, GA 29F, and GA 26C Antennas-... Adhesive Disks-Adhesive disks for use ; MapSource Software CD-ROMs-Offers several detailed mapping options that are designed to the GPSMAP 296 and void the warranty. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at high ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 150

... GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide The most USGS topographic quadrangle maps. stations) whose locations have been accurately measured and calculated on most common format is latitude and longitude, which is physically represented by all Garmin units. You can be set to match most accurate navigation. What are easy-to-use different location formats, Garmin GPS...
Pilot's Guide - Page 162

...55 Finding a Nearby Aviation Point 17-21 Fishing Information 106...Create 26 Follow 27 Locked 26 Following an Automotive...20 120 Guidance Tab 112 H Heading 115 Highways Avoid 112 Highway Page 108 Automotive Mode 65-66 Data Fields 66 Page Layout 66 Setup 66 HSI 39 Bug Indicator 33 Hunt & Fish Tab 106 GPSMAP 296...27 Detailed Maps 10, 29, 35,... Field 139 Differential GPS 139 Digital Selective ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 163

...-142 Lost Satellite Reception 5 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide M Magnetic Variation 115 Main Menu Display Tab 108 GPS tab 4 Sound Tab 109 Managing Routes 69 Managing Tracks 82 Managing Waypoints 73 Man OverBoard 87 Map Information 35, 55 MapSource 10, 137 Map Data 35 Map Datum 143 Map Orientation 29 Map Page Automotive Mode 64 Aviation Mode 28-35 Declutter...
Yoke Mount Instructions   - Page 2

... the clamp assembly to secure the GPSMAP 196/296/396 in Forward-Facing Configuration 3 When in the yoke mount: 1. Make required auxiliary power, mini USB, and remote GPS Cradle antenna cable connections on the top of the display screen as lighting conditions change. Slide the locking lever on the the cradle, and...

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