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Pilot's Guide - Page 3

... GPSMAP 296 in minor injury or property damage. INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Basic Operation in detail, the main pages and features of Contents. The Aviation Mode Pages section reviews, in Marine Mode section provides you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping...
Pilot's Guide - Page 8

... unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 296 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that cannot be certain to the unit. Storing...
Pilot's Guide - Page 18

... them. You also should update your GPSMAP 296. With optional MapSource City Select® data, you want, and press ENTER to use the most character field and press left once more information. The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC Interface Cable (with a Jeppesen® database, an Obstacle database, a Terrain database, a Voice Guidance database, and a basemap. Entering data...
Pilot's Guide - Page 51

... To or route with current Jeppesen Database points. The current destination point, the active point, is locked. Active Route Page NOTE: If you have created a route (Flight Plan) with a Jeppesen point that is no longer current after you perform an update to open the options menu. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 43 Press PAGE repeatedly to...
Pilot's Guide - Page 124

Interface Sub Tab Serial Data Format-sets the data format to one of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • Aviation In-the proprietary format used for connection to a Garmin panel-mounted GPS receiver. This eliminates the need to enter the destination on the panel-mounted...
Pilot's Guide - Page 128

... split. 5. To stop resizing the screen and retain the previous split setting. 120 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Map Page with Sonar, and press ENTER. Press ENTER to highlight Set up Page Layout, and press ENTER. 4. SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SHOWING SONAR ON THE MAP PAGE SETTING UP AND USING SONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for...
Pilot's Guide - Page 133

...shows underwater targets and background information. Map Split Sonar Detail-select how much detail is shown on the left, then select Setup from the row of tabs along ...setting of the Sonar Page, regardless of tabs on the Map Page with the sonar shown. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP THE SONAR PAGE Depth Number-select how efficient the digital depth update...
Pilot's Guide - Page 135

... GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 127 Temperature Graph-select On to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the row of tabs along the bottom of the sonar screen. Setting Up the Sonar Display You can set up how the sonar information is shown on the Sonar Setup tab. Press MENU two times to show a temperature graph...
Pilot's Guide - Page 141

... MapSource CD-ROMs to a data card, either Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data. 133 Auto Navigation Kit-Provides the parts and map data to use the GPSMAP 296 in use with either directly through a PC. Carrying Case-Protects the GPSMAP 296 when not in an automobile. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES PC Interface Cable-Connects the unit to a serial port...
Pilot's Guide - Page 143

... the lower connector on the back of the drivers for the device. When using a PC Interface Cable, connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB data port (see illustration on the left ). You only need to install the drivers once. Connecting Your GPSMAP 296 to a Computer Your GPSMAP 296 can find these updates at www.garmin.com.
Pilot's Guide - Page 144

... not necessary to read the card. Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 296 uses an optional Garmin data card to your GPSMAP 296. Firmly push the card into the slot on your Garmin dealer. If the unit is on your GPSMAP 296. Grasp the card handle. You can download xImage from compatible GPS units, customize them (if you have...
Pilot's Guide - Page 145

... external antenna. Pull the antenna away from the Web site (www.garmin.com). The following are supported for connection of the GPSMAP 296. 2. APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION To remove the GPS antenna: 1. The GPSMAP 296 also includes NMEA input with support for use an external antenna. Interfacing The following formats are the Proprietary Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01...
Pilot's Guide - Page 153

... facility information for NDBs, VORs, and airports is designed to operate on a sectional chart. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide APPENDIX > JEPPESEN DATABASE INFORMATION ARTCC-Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. 145 The update program is consistent with those used for thousands of your flight plans (routes) in...
Pilot's Guide - Page 159

... to change or modify the unit in any Garmin warranty service station. Such repairs or replacement will void your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for warranty repairs. This warranty does not cover failures due to any way will be made at no user-serviceable parts. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO...
Pilot's Guide - Page 163

... Panel Page Aviation Mode 39-42 Panning the Map 28, 30 Pan Mode 28, 30 PC Interface Cable 136 Persistent Alarm 100 Plan Flight 43, 72, 102 INDEX 155 I Icons 108 Identifier 6, 12, 14, 17, 144, 146 Information Page 31, 55 Initialize 3, 139 Installation Information 135-138 Intersection 146 J Jeppesen Database 26, 146 Updates 10...

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