Pilot's Guide
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... any questions or would like additional information, refer to situational awareness. When installing the GPSMAP 296 in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. Do not mount in accordance with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 296 while driving, and always be fully aware of the unit's controls while driving...
... any questions or would like additional information, refer to situational awareness. When installing the GPSMAP 296 in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. Do not mount in accordance with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 296 while driving, and always be fully aware of the unit's controls while driving...
Pilot's Guide
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... The GPSMAP 296 is an all-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with backlighting Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation Detachable GPS antenna collapses for optional data card Serial number GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 1 This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is up (as shown here) to remove battery pack...
... The GPSMAP 296 is an all-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with backlighting Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation Detachable GPS antenna collapses for optional data card Serial number GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 1 This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is up (as shown here) to remove battery pack...
Pilot's Guide
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... the unit is common for several days. Contact Garmin or your Garmin Dealer to order a Battery Pack replacement if you need to charge. Connect the unit to the GPSMAP 296 automatically turns on the aircraft/vehicle/ boat battery. Instead of current from the GPSMAP 296 when not in the GPSMAP 296. Plug the 12 Volt adapter into a 12 Volt connector...
... the unit is common for several days. Contact Garmin or your Garmin Dealer to order a Battery Pack replacement if you need to charge. Connect the unit to the GPSMAP 296 automatically turns on the aircraft/vehicle/ boat battery. Instead of current from the GPSMAP 296 when not in the GPSMAP 296. Plug the 12 Volt adapter into a 12 Volt connector...
Pilot's Guide
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... signals. Press the ROCKER up as shown on your new GPSMAP 296, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. Read and be sure that the antenna is shipped from the factory in the world. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 3 Battery time remaining and power source indicator Warning Page Backlight adjustment slider Volume adjustment...
... signals. Press the ROCKER up as shown on your new GPSMAP 296, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. Read and be sure that the antenna is shipped from the factory in the world. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 3 Battery time remaining and power source indicator Warning Page Backlight adjustment slider Volume adjustment...
Pilot's Guide
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...GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 296, the unit automatically begins searching for each satellite relative to the receiver and whether they are being received. GPS Tab NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page can take only a few... are visible to the receiver's last known location. While the GPSMAP 296 is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as the unit acquires satellite data. Be patient as "Acquiring Satellites." A power source indicator shows the unit is operating off battery power ( ), that ...
...GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 296, the unit automatically begins searching for each satellite relative to the receiver and whether they are being received. GPS Tab NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page can take only a few... are visible to the receiver's last known location. While the GPSMAP 296 is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as the unit acquires satellite data. Be patient as "Acquiring Satellites." A power source indicator shows the unit is operating off battery power ( ), that ...
Pilot's Guide
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... time out after a selected period of time has elapsed when using the battery. Highway Page-enables the page and places it in Marine and Automotive Modes only. Available in the main page sequence. Highlight Restore Defaults, and press ENTER. 108 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide To view the Display tab: 1. Auto switches from day...
... time out after a selected period of time has elapsed when using the battery. Highway Page-enables the page and places it in Marine and Automotive Modes only. Available in the main page sequence. Highlight Restore Defaults, and press ENTER. 108 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide To view the Display tab: 1. Auto switches from day...
Pilot's Guide
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... Mode, or Simulator Mode (for the vertical navigation feature. External Power Off-allows you to turn the GPSMAP 296 on (Turn On) or charge the battery (Charge Battery) when external power is removed from your GPSMAP 296 operates, adjust certain system settings in seconds). 110 VNAV Sub Tab The VNAV sub tab on the Main Menu...
... Mode, or Simulator Mode (for the vertical navigation feature. External Power Off-allows you to turn the GPSMAP 296 on (Turn On) or charge the battery (Charge Battery) when external power is removed from your GPSMAP 296 operates, adjust certain system settings in seconds). 110 VNAV Sub Tab The VNAV sub tab on the Main Menu...
Pilot's Guide
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...°C) Power Battery: Battery Life: Source: Fuse: Rechargeable lithium-ion 4 to 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...Transflective, 256-color display with DGPS corrections 0.1 knot RMS steady state 6 g's 132 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
...°C) Power Battery: Battery Life: Source: Fuse: Rechargeable lithium-ion 4 to 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...Transflective, 256-color display with DGPS corrections 0.1 knot RMS steady state 6 g's 132 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
Pilot's Guide
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Batteries Low-the battery needs to have the unit serviced. Can't Unlock Maps-no applicable ...you have the unit serviced. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Take appropriate action. No Diff GPS Location-RTCM is selected, but the unit is not moving fast enough for the road route you are nearing ... Garmin Product Support to calculate is full, no keel offset value has been received from the external sonar device. Database Error-internal problem with your unit. Distress Call-a DSC distress call was detected. Select a different destination. 146 GPSMAP 296 ...
Batteries Low-the battery needs to have the unit serviced. Can't Unlock Maps-no applicable ...you have the unit serviced. Alarm Clock-the alarm clock has sounded. Take appropriate action. No Diff GPS Location-RTCM is selected, but the unit is not moving fast enough for the road route you are nearing ... Garmin Product Support to calculate is full, no keel offset value has been received from the external sonar device. Database Error-internal problem with your unit. Distress Call-a DSC distress call was detected. Select a different destination. 146 GPSMAP 296 ...
Pilot's Guide
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... Avg. ETE (Next)-Estimated Time Enroute. GPS Status-the current status of your GPS determined location. Mov Avg Spd-see Waypoint (Destination). Move Timer-see Waypoint (Next). Accuracy-the current accuracy of the GPS receiver, such as "3D GPS." ETA (Next)-Estimated Time of Arrival. Speed...route. Next Wpt-see Trip Timer (Moving). Location (Lat/Lon)-your route. Power-the power indicator icon: Battery, External Power, or Charging. 148 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Cross Track-the distance you are supported only by devices interfaced to your starting location to reach your...
... Avg. ETE (Next)-Estimated Time Enroute. GPS Status-the current status of your GPS determined location. Mov Avg Spd-see Waypoint (Destination). Move Timer-see Waypoint (Next). Accuracy-the current accuracy of the GPS receiver, such as "3D GPS." ETA (Next)-Estimated Time of Arrival. Speed...route. Next Wpt-see Trip Timer (Moving). Location (Lat/Lon)-your route. Power-the power indicator icon: Battery, External Power, or Charging. 148 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Cross Track-the distance you are supported only by devices interfaced to your starting location to reach your...
Pilot's Guide
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... Mode 89-90 Options Menu 89 Connecting the Power Cable 2, 135 Contact Garmin 151 Course Deviation Indicator 23, 39, 40, 89 Course Deviation Scale 39...AutoLocate 3, 5 Average Location 75 Avoids 62, 112 B Backlight 3, 108 Baro Pressure 49 Battery level 4 Pack 1, 2 Saver Mode 110 Beeper 109 BlueChart 137 Bug Indicator 40, 89...58, 128 3D 5, 58 A Accessories 134 Acquiring Satellites 5 Active Route Page Aviation Mode 43 Active Track Tab 82, 85 Add to Route 56, 63, ... Nearest 17 Alarms 27, 109 Airspace 100 Anchor Drag 100 Arrival 100 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Depth 101 Descent Rate 36, 37 DSC 95 Fish 101...
... Mode 89-90 Options Menu 89 Connecting the Power Cable 2, 135 Contact Garmin 151 Course Deviation Indicator 23, 39, 40, 89 Course Deviation Scale 39...AutoLocate 3, 5 Average Location 75 Avoids 62, 112 B Backlight 3, 108 Baro Pressure 49 Battery level 4 Pack 1, 2 Saver Mode 110 Beeper 109 BlueChart 137 Bug Indicator 40, 89...58, 128 3D 5, 58 A Accessories 134 Acquiring Satellites 5 Active Route Page Aviation Mode 43 Active Track Tab 82, 85 Add to Route 56, 63, ... Nearest 17 Alarms 27, 109 Airspace 100 Anchor Drag 100 Arrival 100 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Depth 101 Descent Rate 36, 37 DSC 95 Fish 101...
Quick Reference Guide
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...GPSMAP 296 Keys IN/OUT-press to zoom in Aviation Mode to open the Main Menu. When pressed multiple times in Aviation... Aviation ...to switch between Aviation Mode, Marine Mode...the Aviation tab. GPSMAP® 296 ...Quick Reference Guide 256-Color TFT display with backlighting Antenna Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation Antenna collapses for the current page. QUIT-press to cycle through the main pages in Aviation... a function. Battery pack. MENU-...Aviation tab 2. Press ENTER when the waypoint is up , down to remove battery...Garmin Ltd. Nearest Page: Airport tab...
...GPSMAP 296 Keys IN/OUT-press to zoom in Aviation Mode to open the Main Menu. When pressed multiple times in Aviation... Aviation ...to switch between Aviation Mode, Marine Mode...the Aviation tab. GPSMAP® 296 ...Quick Reference Guide 256-Color TFT display with backlighting Antenna Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation Antenna collapses for the current page. QUIT-press to cycle through the main pages in Aviation... a function. Battery pack. MENU-...Aviation tab 2. Press ENTER when the waypoint is up , down to remove battery...Garmin Ltd. Nearest Page: Airport tab...