FlightBook Quick Start Guide
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... Setup.exe from your system: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your GPS to view of a list of free hard drive space. • 32-bit operating system such as Windows 98/2000, Windows ME, Windows XP... NT 4.0 requires Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater). Double click the icon to reboot your computer screen. To remove FlightBook from the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com). 2. You are using Windows® 95, you need to start the InstallShield application. 3. An available USB or serial port is required for the changes...
... Setup.exe from your system: 1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel. 2. For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your GPS to view of a list of free hard drive space. • 32-bit operating system such as Windows 98/2000, Windows ME, Windows XP... NT 4.0 requires Internet Explorer 4.0 or greater). Double click the icon to reboot your computer screen. To remove FlightBook from the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com). 2. You are using Windows® 95, you need to start the InstallShield application. 3. An available USB or serial port is required for the changes...
FlightBook Quick Start Guide
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...right to change without the express permission of the product. or its subsidiaries and may be used without notice. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in the normal operation of GARMIN. GARMIN grants you a limited license to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or ... 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday - March 2004 2 Part Number 190-00292-00 Rev. © Copyright 2001-2004 GARMIN Ltd. BY USING FLIGHTBOOK, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. If you should encounter any dif...
...right to change without the express permission of the product. or its subsidiaries and may be used without notice. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in the normal operation of GARMIN. GARMIN grants you a limited license to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or ... 913-397-8200 or 800-800-1020, Monday - March 2004 2 Part Number 190-00292-00 Rev. © Copyright 2001-2004 GARMIN Ltd. BY USING FLIGHTBOOK, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. If you should encounter any dif...
FlightBook Quick Start Guide
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... connection with the version on and set to GARMIN data transfer, and retry. 3 To help you create, review, manage, and save flight data from GPS to your GARMIN GPS handheld for using the USB or serial port cable provided. 2. Connect your GPS device to display the Get FlightBook dialog box.... 4. NOTE: If FlightBook fails to "find" your GPS unit, check the cable connections, make sure...
... connection with the version on and set to GARMIN data transfer, and retry. 3 To help you create, review, manage, and save flight data from GPS to your GARMIN GPS handheld for using the USB or serial port cable provided. 2. Connect your GPS device to display the Get FlightBook dialog box.... 4. NOTE: If FlightBook fails to "find" your GPS unit, check the cable connections, make sure...
FlightBook Quick Start Guide
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... Microsoft® Windows cut-and-paste function or FlightBook's export option to use your FlightBook file a recognizable name and folder location. To choose which file to continue. For additional calculations, presentations, or to print other entries, ... instance: • Specifying the Total Time: hr, with the data input, click OK and then click File and Save As to printing. NOTE: FlightBook will use the data in the form or a selected set correctly, will adjust the Arrival Date and Time. • Specifying the number of Night Time: hr will...
... Microsoft® Windows cut-and-paste function or FlightBook's export option to use your FlightBook file a recognizable name and folder location. To choose which file to continue. For additional calculations, presentations, or to print other entries, ... instance: • Specifying the Total Time: hr, with the data input, click OK and then click File and Save As to printing. NOTE: FlightBook will use the data in the form or a selected set correctly, will adjust the Arrival Date and Time. • Specifying the number of Night Time: hr will...
Pilot's Guide
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... manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin reserves the right to change without notice. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of Garmin. © Copyright 2004, 2005 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey...improve its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. D Printed in this and other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to notify any person or ...
... manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Garmin reserves the right to change without notice. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of Garmin. © Copyright 2004, 2005 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey...improve its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. D Printed in this and other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to notify any person or ...
Pilot's Guide
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...Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to compare the contents of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of unit features and how to the Aviation and Automotive sections. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide...features found in Automotive Mode, such as an overview of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. If you have a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Marine Mode. An Index is provided at the end...
...Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to compare the contents of this manual and learn the operating procedures for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of unit features and how to the Aviation and Automotive sections. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide...features found in Automotive Mode, such as an overview of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. If you have a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Marine Mode. An Index is provided at the end...
Pilot's Guide
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... i About This Manual i Warning iv Caution v Care Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 296 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 296 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 296 8 Simulator Mode 11 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode 13 Aviation Mode Page Sequence 13 Creating a Direct To 14 Finding a Nearby Point 17 Selecting an Approach 22...
... i About This Manual i Warning iv Caution v Care Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 296 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 296 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 296 8 Simulator Mode 11 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode 13 Aviation Mode Page Sequence 13 Creating a Direct To 14 Finding a Nearby Point 17 Selecting an Approach 22...
Pilot's Guide
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... 110 Location Sub Tab 114 Setting Up and Using Sonar 120 Showing Sonar on the Map Page 120 Using the Sonar Page 121 Setting Up 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 ...
... 110 Location Sub Tab 114 Setting Up and Using Sonar 120 Showing Sonar on the Map Page 120 Using the Sonar Page 121 Setting Up 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 ...
Pilot's Guide
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...Always operate the vehicle in accordance with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Contact your local waste disposal department for VFR navigation. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 296 while driving, and always be fully aware of California to replace, the use the GPSMAP 296 only as an aid to our ...Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Use the electronic chart in death or serious injury. For ...
...Always operate the vehicle in accordance with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Contact your local waste disposal department for VFR navigation. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 296 while driving, and always be fully aware of California to replace, the use the GPSMAP 296 only as an aid to our ...Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Use the electronic chart in death or serious injury. For ...
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... of Garmin is solely responsible for aircraft navigation. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 296. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which we identify in injury or property damage. We use the GPSMAP 296 for any navigation device can be used to ... is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is available to us at a reasonable cost. Use the GPSMAP 296 only as a navigational aid. Map Data Information: One of the goals of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data ...
... of Garmin is solely responsible for aircraft navigation. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 296. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which we identify in injury or property damage. We use the GPSMAP 296 for any navigation device can be used to ... is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is available to us at a reasonable cost. Use the GPSMAP 296 only as a navigational aid. Map Data Information: One of the goals of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data ...
Pilot's Guide
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... routes, is retained in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the U.S.A. vi GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. It is constructed of...
... routes, is retained in the unit's memory without the need for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can withstand immersion in the U.S.A. vi GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Clean the unit using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in 1 meter of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. It is constructed of...
Pilot's Guide
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... receptacle if you may notice that it is common for connector location. 2. Use care when routing the adapter cable; Placing the unit in use the unit while it does not interfere with your Garmin Dealer to order a Battery Pack replacement if you are experiencing charging issues with...not in Charge Mode charges the unit more . The unit begins charging as soon as shown below. GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 296 Charging the GPSMAP 296 Before using the unit a lot, you have a cigarette lighter adapter. be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the ...
... receptacle if you may notice that it is common for connector location. 2. Use care when routing the adapter cable; Placing the unit in use the unit while it does not interfere with your Garmin Dealer to order a Battery Pack replacement if you are experiencing charging issues with...not in Charge Mode charges the unit more . The unit begins charging as soon as shown below. GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 296 Charging the GPSMAP 296 Before using the unit a lot, you have a cigarette lighter adapter. be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the ...
Pilot's Guide
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... the status as "Acquiring Satellites." The numbers shown below each satellite in use ( ). The sky view shows a birds-eye view of the location of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide While the GPSMAP 296 is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix. GPS Tab NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page can take only...
... the status as "Acquiring Satellites." The numbers shown below each satellite in use ( ). The sky view shows a birds-eye view of the location of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide While the GPSMAP 296 is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix. GPS Tab NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page can take only...
Pilot's Guide
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to highlight GPS. Enable/Disable WAAS-enables or disables WAAS capability. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from where you actually are located. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Press MENU to open the Main Menu... Altitude-allows you have traveled more information. Be patient; To learn about GPS, refer to "Learning about GPS" on the GPS tab to enter a new location automatically or using the map. When in Aviation Mode, you to North Up or Track Up. Track/North Up Skyview-...
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to highlight GPS. Enable/Disable WAAS-enables or disables WAAS capability. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from where you actually are located. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Press MENU to open the Main Menu... Altitude-allows you have traveled more information. Be patient; To learn about GPS, refer to "Learning about GPS" on the GPS tab to enter a new location automatically or using the map. When in Aviation Mode, you to North Up or Track Up. Track/North Up Skyview-...
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... airports, navaids, points of communication, and airspace boundaries in Aviation Mode. • Press multiple times in Aviation Mode to show the Main Menu. POWER Key • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Automotive, and Marine Modes. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYPAD IN/OUT...from a submenu page. • Press and hold to turn . 7 DIRECT TO Key • Press to start a Go To using airports, navaids, recently used waypoints, or user-created waypoints. • Press and hold to show the Next Turn Page and announce the next turn the unit...
... airports, navaids, points of communication, and airspace boundaries in Aviation Mode. • Press multiple times in Aviation Mode to show the Main Menu. POWER Key • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Automotive, and Marine Modes. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYPAD IN/OUT...from a submenu page. • Press and hold to turn . 7 DIRECT TO Key • Press to start a Go To using airports, navaids, recently used waypoints, or user-created waypoints. • Press and hold to show the Next Turn Page and announce the next turn the unit...
Pilot's Guide
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To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. When a field is selected on the screen. The following features are directed to press a key, you ... the scroll bar indicates which portion of the highlight is designed to do so. GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 Using the GPSMAP 296 This section explains how to enter and select information with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Use the ROCKER to select the button. Moving the highlight to make a selection, begin entering data...
To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. When a field is selected on the screen. The following features are directed to press a key, you ... the scroll bar indicates which portion of the highlight is designed to do so. GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 Using the GPSMAP 296 This section explains how to enter and select information with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Use the ROCKER to select the button. Moving the highlight to make a selection, begin entering data...
Pilot's Guide
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... select and start an option: 1. Selecting an option from an options menu On-screen buttons GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 9 To select and start an on-screen button: 1. Press ENTER. Press MENU on -screen buttons, use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in data fields, and start...QUIT to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the screen. An options menu appears with on any page. Use the ROCKER to your selection. GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 To exit a menu or return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly. To return to the previous setting...
... select and start an option: 1. Selecting an option from an options menu On-screen buttons GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 9 To select and start an on-screen button: 1. Press ENTER. Press MENU on -screen buttons, use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in data fields, and start...QUIT to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the screen. An options menu appears with on any page. Use the ROCKER to your selection. GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 To exit a menu or return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly. To return to the previous setting...
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...to the next line. 3. After entering the data, press ENTER. GPSMAP 296 Databases Your GPSMAP 296 comes with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to activate the field. 2. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of data, ... Not all fields are two lines of your Jeppesen database to use the most character field and press left to move to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ 10 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide With optional MapSource City Select® data, you are...
...to the next line. 3. After entering the data, press ENTER. GPSMAP 296 Databases Your GPSMAP 296 comes with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to activate the field. 2. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of data, ... Not all fields are two lines of your Jeppesen database to use the most character field and press left to move to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ 10 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide With optional MapSource City Select® data, you are...
Pilot's Guide
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...not represent the strength of Main Menu System sub tab GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 11 The following section describes how to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Starting Simulator Mode You can start Simulator Mode using the simulator. GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE To start ...Simulator Mode for the GPS tab or the Setup tab on the Main Menu. Highlight...
...not represent the strength of Main Menu System sub tab GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 11 The following section describes how to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Starting Simulator Mode You can start Simulator Mode using the simulator. GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE To start ...Simulator Mode for the GPS tab or the Setup tab on the Main Menu. Highlight...
Pilot's Guide
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...instructions about entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. Select Use Identifier from . Refer to open the options menu. 3. Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the Panel, Pointer, or Highway pages: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the location on ...menu. 2. You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight New Location, and press ENTER. 4. To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Press down on the map you can also select a New Location by entering ...
...instructions about entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. Select Use Identifier from . Refer to open the options menu. 3. Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the Panel, Pointer, or Highway pages: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the location on ...menu. 2. You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight New Location, and press ENTER. 4. To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Press down on the map you can also select a New Location by entering ...