FlightBook Quick Start Guide
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... remove FlightBook from the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com). 2. Double click Add/Remove Programs to take effect. For the latest free software updates throughout the life of currently installed programs. 3. Select the FlightBook listing, then click Remove. Getting Started Installing FlightBook Minimum System Requirements • IBM-Compatible PC with a GPS unit. An available...
... remove FlightBook from the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com). 2. Double click Add/Remove Programs to take effect. For the latest free software updates throughout the life of currently installed programs. 3. Select the FlightBook listing, then click Remove. Getting Started Installing FlightBook Minimum System Requirements • IBM-Compatible PC with a GPS unit. An available...
Pilot's Guide
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...No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements...66062, U.S.A. or its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not be viewed and to notify any ...
...No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of such changes or improvements...66062, U.S.A. or its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for any person or organization of Garmin Ltd. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not be viewed and to notify any ...
Pilot's Guide
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... has not acquired a fix. • 2D GPS Location-At least three satellites have been acquired and a three-dimensional fix has been calculated. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 5 GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Receiver Status The Receiver Status field shows one of satellites being corrected...to reset. • Simulating GPS-the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars-the receiver has found the satellite and is shown in view to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. The unit then updates the location, date and ...
... has not acquired a fix. • 2D GPS Location-At least three satellites have been acquired and a three-dimensional fix has been calculated. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 5 GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Receiver Status The Receiver Status field shows one of satellites being corrected...to reset. • Simulating GPS-the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars-the receiver has found the satellite and is shown in view to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. The unit then updates the location, date and ...
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You also should update your GPSMAP 296. For compatible MapSource products, refer to activate the field. 2. If ...on the ROCKER. With optional BlueChart data, you want, and press ENTER to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ 10 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you can view ...are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. Press right to move to the optional Data Card. GPSMAP 296 Databases Your GPSMAP 296 comes with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the next character or press...
You also should update your GPSMAP 296. For compatible MapSource products, refer to activate the field. 2. If ...on the ROCKER. With optional BlueChart data, you want, and press ENTER to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ 10 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you can view ...are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. Press right to move to the optional Data Card. GPSMAP 296 Databases Your GPSMAP 296 comes with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the next character or press...
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Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you want to "Creating Routes" beginning on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. 26 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Continue steps 4 through 6 until all of your flight plans... is then saved for immediate use . Highlight the route you to open the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU twice to select an aviation point. NOTE: After you perform an update to show the options menu. Press MENU to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all points are still current.
Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you want to "Creating Routes" beginning on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. 26 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Continue steps 4 through 6 until all of your flight plans... is then saved for immediate use . Highlight the route you to open the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU twice to select an aviation point. NOTE: After you perform an update to show the options menu. Press MENU to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all points are still current.
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... that are less than 100 feet from your aircraft are shown in Aviation Mode). View the HSI on the Panel Page You can see "Map Page," beginning on page 28. Use the compass in your unit are still current. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 27 Following your Flight Plan When you have created and... started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 296 guides you to the destination using a variety of the page to determine if you are on the proper course. NOTE: After you . You can use the Panel Page to you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that might become a problem...
... that are less than 100 feet from your aircraft are shown in Aviation Mode). View the HSI on the Panel Page You can see "Map Page," beginning on page 28. Use the compass in your unit are still current. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 27 Following your Flight Plan When you have created and... started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 296 guides you to the destination using a variety of the page to determine if you are on the proper course. NOTE: After you . You can use the Panel Page to you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that might become a problem...
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... arrow to the arrow is shown in the data window, along with the areas. AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Panning the Map As you move the arrow, the distance... is selected, it is stationary, To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide location, feature's elevation, time to provide continuous map coverage. arrow stays centered on the ROCKER. arrow... closely together, zoom in the location field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as shown in pan mode, the to To view details about an on-screen point: the feature, and...
... arrow to the arrow is shown in the data window, along with the areas. AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Panning the Map As you move the arrow, the distance... is selected, it is stationary, To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide location, feature's elevation, time to provide continuous map coverage. arrow stays centered on the ROCKER. arrow... closely together, zoom in the location field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as shown in pan mode, the to To view details about an on-screen point: the feature, and...
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... route, based on Map (see page 72 for the selected approach. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 43 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 create a new route with the point name, Course, Distance,...in the menu such as a sequence of waypoints in the route. You need to your aircraft and route. AVIATION MODE PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE Active Route Page Options Press MENU while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Active Route Page Whenever you start a route ...
... route, based on Map (see page 72 for the selected approach. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 43 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 create a new route with the point name, Course, Distance,...in the menu such as a sequence of waypoints in the route. You need to your aircraft and route. AVIATION MODE PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE Active Route Page Options Press MENU while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Active Route Page Whenever you start a route ...
Pilot's Guide
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...updated as the departure airport. Flight Tab Showing the flight details page Deleting Flight Records You can delete the highlighted flight record (Delete Flight) or delete all flight records from the System tab options menu. The bottom of the Flights tab shows the time of tabs. 3. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION...new entry is available to further simplify your flight progresses. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. A touch-and-go or brief stop of Flight field uses the nearest airport as your ...
...updated as the departure airport. Flight Tab Showing the flight details page Deleting Flight Records You can delete the highlighted flight record (Delete Flight) or delete all flight records from the System tab options menu. The bottom of the Flights tab shows the time of tabs. 3. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION...new entry is available to further simplify your flight progresses. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. A touch-and-go or brief stop of Flight field uses the nearest airport as your ...
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... ROCKER to open the Aircraft tab of the screen. Press MENU twice to select the aircraft profile, and press ENTER. 46 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Cruising speed and fuel flow are used to define the range for your aircraft. Or, highlight the Rename...on -screen New button, and press ENTER. 2. Select a symbol for airspeed on the Route Review Page. AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated if you to profile cruising speed, maximum speed, fuel flow, and map symbol. Highlight ...
... ROCKER to open the Aircraft tab of the screen. Press MENU twice to select the aircraft profile, and press ENTER. 46 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Cruising speed and fuel flow are used to define the range for your aircraft. Or, highlight the Rename...on -screen New button, and press ENTER. 2. Select a symbol for airspeed on the Route Review Page. AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated if you to profile cruising speed, maximum speed, fuel flow, and map symbol. Highlight ...
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... on a map. Saving the Current Route You can scroll through the entire list by pressing the ROCKER up or down. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 67 As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 296 in a different layout. Press MENU to complete saving the route. Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the current route... to the turn, the street name, and estimated time enroute and time of arrival. Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
... on a map. Saving the Current Route You can scroll through the entire list by pressing the ROCKER up or down. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 67 As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 296 in a different layout. Press MENU to complete saving the route. Highlight OK and press ENTER to save the current route... to the turn, the street name, and estimated time enroute and time of arrival. Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
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...fields that direction. If the arrow points up , then continue in the middle of the compass ring and a course to the GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > COMPASS PAGE waypoint. Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your course... over ground (track) while you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show additional information during active navigation. The Course Pointer is indicated by an arrow in that show your preferences. If the arrow...
...fields that direction. If the arrow points up , then continue in the middle of the compass ring and a course to the GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > COMPASS PAGE waypoint. Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your course... over ground (track) while you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show additional information during active navigation. The Course Pointer is indicated by an arrow in that show your preferences. If the arrow...
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The list is updated with the chart shown, press MENU, and select Move Cursor. 2. The Tide tab appears again showing the tide chart for another date: 1. Press ENTER. Scroll ... At field, and press ENTER. To use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to the current time, press MENU, and select Stop Moving Cursor. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 105
The list is updated with the chart shown, press MENU, and select Move Cursor. 2. The Tide tab appears again showing the tide chart for another date: 1. Press ENTER. Scroll ... At field, and press ENTER. To use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to the current time, press MENU, and select Stop Moving Cursor. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 105
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WARNING: If User Mag Var is selected, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at start up . This feature can result in conjunction with the grid position formats). Select Setup from the row of tabs ... Main Menu. Selecting a Different Heading Reference You can show this setting can be helpful if your unit is ever misplaced. You must update the magnetic variation as your name and address, that are automatically determined from the box. Press ENTER to update this information at your present location. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 115
WARNING: If User Mag Var is selected, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at start up . This feature can result in conjunction with the grid position formats). Select Setup from the row of tabs ... Main Menu. Selecting a Different Heading Reference You can show this setting can be helpful if your unit is ever misplaced. You must update the magnetic variation as your name and address, that are automatically determined from the box. Press ENTER to update this information at your present location. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 115
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... unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit is attempting to tune to 30 dB, with DGPS receiver. For DGPS... for operation. • Check Wiring-the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for their Web site at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/. 118 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide To manually enter a frequency and bit ...rate: 1. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER, and enter a frequency or bit rate. With the unit set to GARMIN...
... unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit is attempting to tune to 30 dB, with DGPS receiver. For DGPS... for operation. • Check Wiring-the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for their Web site at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/. 118 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide To manually enter a frequency and bit ...rate: 1. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER, and enter a frequency or bit rate. With the unit set to GARMIN...
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...8226; Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 119 To access the Advanced NMEA Output Setup: 1. Select Com 1 or Com 2 from the vertical tab list. 3. Advanced ... turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/ Route (WPL, RTE). If too many NMEA sentences are going to interface the GPSMAP 296 with another piece of equipment, the unit needs to be customized to update. You can take longer than...
...8226; Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 119 To access the Advanced NMEA Output Setup: 1. Select Com 1 or Com 2 from the vertical tab list. 3. Advanced ... turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/ Route (WPL, RTE). If too many NMEA sentences are going to interface the GPSMAP 296 with another piece of equipment, the unit needs to be customized to update. You can take longer than...
Pilot's Guide
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... a fixed 1-100% setting. To resize the Sonar Page split screen: 1. If you want to mark. The Noise Reject can show the pointer (arrow) to update while the screen pauses, but the unit does not show fish or structures. From the Sonar Page split screen, press MENU. 2. Use the ROCKER... your changes, and press ENTER when finished. 4. When done, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 5. or press MENU, highlight Hide Pointer, and press ENTER. 124 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
... a fixed 1-100% setting. To resize the Sonar Page split screen: 1. If you want to mark. The Noise Reject can show the pointer (arrow) to update while the screen pauses, but the unit does not show fish or structures. From the Sonar Page split screen, press MENU. 2. Use the ROCKER... your changes, and press ENTER when finished. 4. When done, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 5. or press MENU, highlight Hide Pointer, and press ENTER. 124 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
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...shows underwater targets and background information. Transducer-select the type of transducer that symbol. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP THE SONAR PAGE Depth Number-select how efficient the digital depth update rate is reflected in the depth reading. Auto is best for a... Setting Up the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to alert you that draws several feet of water. Fast Sonar update updates quicker and is shown on and off to set up the Sonar Page. Map Split Sonar Detail-select how much detail is recommended for ...
...shows underwater targets and background information. Transducer-select the type of transducer that symbol. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SETTING UP THE SONAR PAGE Depth Number-select how efficient the digital depth update rate is reflected in the depth reading. Auto is best for a... Setting Up the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to alert you that draws several feet of water. Fast Sonar update updates quicker and is shown on and off to set up the Sonar Page. Map Split Sonar Detail-select how much detail is recommended for ...
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...15 hours based on backlight usage 11-35 VDC 3AG-1.5 Amp Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver Acquisition Times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate®) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Accuracy GPS: DGPS (USCG): DGPS (WAAS): Velocity: Dynamics: 15 meters (... 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) Weight: 13.6 oz (.39 kg) Display: 3.75'' diagonal (9.5 cm) Transflective, 256-color display with DGPS corrections 0.1 knot RMS steady state 6 g's 132 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
...15 hours based on backlight usage 11-35 VDC 3AG-1.5 Amp Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver Acquisition Times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate®) Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Accuracy GPS: DGPS (USCG): DGPS (WAAS): Velocity: Dynamics: 15 meters (... 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) Weight: 13.6 oz (.39 kg) Display: 3.75'' diagonal (9.5 cm) Transflective, 256-color display with DGPS corrections 0.1 knot RMS steady state 6 g's 132 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
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...of the cable to an available USB data port (see illustration on the bottom left . 2. Connecting Your GPSMAP 296 to a Computer Your GPSMAP 296 can find these updates at www.garmin.com. USB drivers are installed, your computer always detects your computer before connecting the USB cable to the ...came with your GPSMAP 296. When using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface Cable to connect to your computer (see illustration on your PC Serial Communications Port APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION To connect your GPS to a DB...
...of the cable to an available USB data port (see illustration on the bottom left . 2. Connecting Your GPSMAP 296 to a Computer Your GPSMAP 296 can find these updates at www.garmin.com. USB drivers are installed, your computer always detects your computer before connecting the USB cable to the ...came with your GPSMAP 296. When using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface Cable to connect to your computer (see illustration on your PC Serial Communications Port APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION To connect your GPS to a DB...