FlightBook Quick Start Guide
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... RAM, mouse or other pointing device, and a minimum of 10 Megabytes of your GPS to take effect. NOTE: If you are now ready to reboot your computer screen. To remove FlightBook from the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com). 2. Download Setup.exe from your system: 1. You are using Windows®...; 95, you need to transfer data from your GARMIN products, visit the GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com. 1 For the latest free software updates throughout the life of free hard drive space. • 32-bit operating system such as Windows 98/...
... RAM, mouse or other pointing device, and a minimum of 10 Megabytes of your GPS to take effect. NOTE: If you are now ready to reboot your computer screen. To remove FlightBook from the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com). 2. Download Setup.exe from your system: 1. You are using Windows®...; 95, you need to transfer data from your GARMIN products, visit the GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com. 1 For the latest free software updates throughout the life of free hard drive space. • 32-bit operating system such as Windows 98/...
Pilot's Guide
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... Information in any purpose without notice. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of Garmin. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Except as expressly ... without the express permission of this document is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. September 2005 Part Number 190-00337-00 Rev. Tel. 44/0870....
... Information in any purpose without notice. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of Garmin. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Except as expressly ... without the express permission of this document is strictly prohibited. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. September 2005 Part Number 190-00337-00 Rev. Tel. 44/0870....
Pilot's Guide
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...the necessary data from this satellite. The unit then updates the location, date and time. "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a "D" appears on to reset. • Simulating GPS-the receiver is in Simulator Mode. Turn the unit off ...;x. • Receiver Not Usable-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. As soon as the GPSMAP 296 has collected the necessary data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix. • 2D GPS Location-At least...
...the necessary data from this satellite. The unit then updates the location, date and time. "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a "D" appears on to reset. • Simulating GPS-the receiver is in Simulator Mode. Turn the unit off ...;x. • Receiver Not Usable-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. As soon as the GPSMAP 296 has collected the necessary data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix. • 2D GPS Location-At least...
Pilot's Guide
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...highlight the left-most current data. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your Jeppesen database to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ 10 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Refer to select characters. With optional BlueChart data..., and anchorage locations. Press right to move to the next character or press left once more information. You also should update your GPSMAP 296. For compatible MapSource products, refer to use the most character field and press left to move back to the optional...
...highlight the left-most current data. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your Jeppesen database to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ 10 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Refer to select characters. With optional BlueChart data..., and anchorage locations. Press right to move to the next character or press left once more information. You also should update your GPSMAP 296. For compatible MapSource products, refer to use the most character field and press left to move back to the optional...
Pilot's Guide
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...on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. 26 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Or, highlight the first blank line, and press ENTER. 5. For more information, refer to use . If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in your unit are added to the route. To create a route:...Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. The route is locked and unusable. Press MENU twice to the unit's memory. NOTE: After you perform an update to your flight plans in a saved route, the route is automatically saved to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight ...
...on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. 26 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Or, highlight the first blank line, and press ENTER. 5. For more information, refer to use . If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in your unit are added to the route. To create a route:...Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. The route is locked and unusable. Press MENU twice to the unit's memory. NOTE: After you perform an update to your flight plans in a saved route, the route is automatically saved to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight ...
Pilot's Guide
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...beginning on top of tools. Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 296 guides you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans (routes) in your unit are still current. NOTE: After ... the VNAV indicator. The airplane should be on page 28. For complete information about the Panel Page, see page 36. BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN Terrain and Obstacle Changes Press PAGE to the destination using a variety of the magenta line as an airplane ...
...beginning on top of tools. Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 296 guides you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans (routes) in your unit are still current. NOTE: After ... the VNAV indicator. The airplane should be on page 28. For complete information about the Panel Page, see page 36. BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN Terrain and Obstacle Changes Press PAGE to the destination using a variety of the magenta line as an airplane ...
Pilot's Guide
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... Panning the Map When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is stationary, To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide When you zoom in the image to the left on the screen. Map feature highlighted shows the distance and bearing from your present...panning fixed coordinates appear in the location field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as shown in pan mode, the to provide continuous map coverage. AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Panning the Map As you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your ...
... Panning the Map When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is stationary, To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide When you zoom in the image to the left on the screen. Map feature highlighted shows the distance and bearing from your present...panning fixed coordinates appear in the location field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as shown in pan mode, the to provide continuous map coverage. AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Panning the Map As you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your ...
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...GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. All approach procedures are based on your needs. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the options in the route. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 43 Active Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the list automatically updates... to your aircraft and route. You can also change the data fields to suit your current Usage Mode): Select Approach-(Aviation Only) allows you perform an update to ...
...GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. All approach procedures are based on your needs. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the options in the route. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 43 Active Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the list automatically updates... to your aircraft and route. You can also change the data fields to suit your current Usage Mode): Select Approach-(Aviation Only) allows you perform an update to ...
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...64258;ight. This resets if you depart the airport. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. If you prefer. 4. Press MENU twice to view the flights in Aviation Mode. Highlight the flight, and press ENTER. Press MENU and select Show Hours ... All). The flight details window opens, shown below 30 knots, the flight entry is saved and a new entry is continuously updated as the departure airport. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > FLIGHT LOG To view details for each flight.
...64258;ight. This resets if you depart the airport. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. If you prefer. 4. Press MENU twice to view the flights in Aviation Mode. Highlight the flight, and press ENTER. Press MENU and select Show Hours ... All). The flight details window opens, shown below 30 knots, the flight entry is saved and a new entry is continuously updated as the departure airport. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > FLIGHT LOG To view details for each flight.
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... Aircraft tab of the screen. 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. Press MENU twice to select the aircraft profile, and press ENTER. 46 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight the...
... Aircraft tab of the screen. 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. Press MENU twice to select the aircraft profile, and press ENTER. 46 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight the...
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...the Current Route Page. Highlight OK and press ENTER to view the Next Turn Page for that turn. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 67 Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > CURRENT...You can scroll through the entire list by pressing the ROCKER up or down. Your route is highlighted. As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 296 in a different layout. Highlight any of the turns on a map. The Next Turn Page shows your next turn on the list and press ...
...the Current Route Page. Highlight OK and press ENTER to view the Next Turn Page for that turn. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 67 Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list. AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > CURRENT...You can scroll through the entire list by pressing the ROCKER up or down. Your route is highlighted. As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 296 in a different layout. Highlight any of the turns on a map. The Next Turn Page shows your next turn on the list and press ...
Pilot's Guide
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... showing the compass arrow. Show/Hide Bug Indicator-toggles between showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are going directly to the GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > COMPASS PAGE waypoint. Your present course over ground (track) while you are from your course and how ... If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up , you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show your course over ground is open, press MENU to page 148 of the compass ring. NOTE: You must be moving . Compass Page ...
... showing the compass arrow. Show/Hide Bug Indicator-toggles between showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are going directly to the GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide MARINE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > COMPASS PAGE waypoint. Your present course over ground (track) while you are from your course and how ... If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up , you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show your course over ground is open, press MENU to page 148 of the compass ring. NOTE: You must be moving . Compass Page ...
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...To use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to scroll the chart: 1. Press the ROCKER right or left to view the chart at another time. 3. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 105 Enter the date with the chart shown, highlight the On field, and press ENTER. 2. The unit shows the chart for the... selected tide station. The list is updated with the chart shown, press MENU, and select Move Cursor. 2. MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB To view a chart's details for another location using the map),...
...To use the Zoom IN and OUT keys to scroll the chart: 1. Press the ROCKER right or left to view the chart at another time. 3. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 105 Enter the date with the chart shown, highlight the On field, and press ENTER. 2. The unit shows the chart for the... selected tide station. The list is updated with the chart shown, press MENU, and select Move Cursor. 2. MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB To view a chart's details for another location using the map),...
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... box. Press ENTER to open the Welcome sub tab, press MENU twice to place a check mark in conjunction with the grid position formats). GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 115 This feature can be helpful if your present location. Welcome Sub Tab Enter the information in every field. User Mag... from Auto Mag Var, True, Grid, and User Mag Var. To show when it is selected, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at start up, remove the check mark from the row of tabs along the top of your location changes. Selecting a Different...
... box. Press ENTER to open the Welcome sub tab, press MENU twice to place a check mark in conjunction with the grid position formats). GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 115 This feature can be helpful if your present location. Welcome Sub Tab Enter the information in every field. User Mag... from Auto Mag Var, True, Grid, and User Mag Var. To show when it is selected, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at start up, remove the check mark from the row of tabs along the top of your location changes. Selecting a Different...
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...scan: 1. Press MENU. 2. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to 30 dB, with DGPS receiver. Press ENTER, when done. The SNR range is not making...based on the signal being the best. For DGPS transmitter problems or to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit is attempting to tune to the specifi...scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving-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...
...scan: 1. Press MENU. 2. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to 30 dB, with DGPS receiver. Press ENTER, when done. The SNR range is not making...based on the signal being the best. For DGPS transmitter problems or to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit is attempting to tune to the specifi...scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving-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...
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... the GPSMAP 296 with another piece of equipment, the unit needs to be customized to open the Main Menu. 2. You can be set the rate to Fast to update. Select... Com 1 or Com 2 from the vertical tab list. 3. Select Advanced NMEA Setup, and press ENTER. Select NMEA In/NMEA Out. Press MENU to keep the output rate at 1-sceond intervals. GPSMAP 296..., GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 119 The NMEA data transmission can also set to names or numbers, ...
... the GPSMAP 296 with another piece of equipment, the unit needs to be customized to open the Main Menu. 2. You can be set the rate to Fast to update. Select... Com 1 or Com 2 from the vertical tab list. 3. Select Advanced NMEA Setup, and press ENTER. Select NMEA In/NMEA Out. Press MENU to keep the output rate at 1-sceond intervals. GPSMAP 296..., GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 119 The NMEA data transmission can also set to names or numbers, ...
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When setting the Noise Reject, remember that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to update while the screen pauses, but the unit does not show fish or structures. To resize the Sonar Page split screen: 1. The depth continues to ... You can be turned Off, set to Normal (automatically adjusts for a future fishing location. or press MENU, highlight Hide Pointer, and press ENTER. 124 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Using the ROCKER, highlight Size Split, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER. When using the ROCKER until the Sonar Page resumes scrolling. To change...
When setting the Noise Reject, remember that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to update while the screen pauses, but the unit does not show fish or structures. To resize the Sonar Page split screen: 1. The depth continues to ... You can be turned Off, set to Normal (automatically adjusts for a future fishing location. or press MENU, highlight Hide Pointer, and press ENTER. 124 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Using the ROCKER, highlight Size Split, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER. When using the ROCKER until the Sonar Page resumes scrolling. To change...
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... from the vertical row of transducer that the unit is not tracking the bottom. 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 shown on the left, then select Setup from the Sonar Page. Fast... the Main Menu. Full Range shows data using . Sonar Tab of a keel. Auto is best for shallow water or high-noise areas, has a slower screen update, and is unable to track the bottom for lownoise water deeper than 50 feet. If you travel through Fresh and Salt water at different rates...
... from the vertical row of transducer that the unit is not tracking the bottom. 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 shown on the left, then select Setup from the Sonar Page. Fast... the Main Menu. Full Range shows data using . Sonar Tab of a keel. Auto is best for shallow water or high-noise areas, has a slower screen update, and is unable to track the bottom for lownoise water deeper than 50 feet. If you travel through Fresh and Salt water at different rates...
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... GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Range: 5°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°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: DGPS (USCG): DGPS (WAAS):...
... GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Range: 5°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°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: DGPS (USCG): DGPS (WAAS):...
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... Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your PC Serial Communications Port APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION To connect your GPS to your computer: 1. You can be connected to your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer. USB connector under weather ... left ). Information about USB Drivers The USB drivers should have been automatically installed when you to locate the destination of your GPSMAP 296. Connecting Your GPSMAP 296 to a Computer Your GPSMAP 296 can find these updates at www.garmin.com. After the drivers are...
... Fully install the supplied MapSource program, Trip & Waypoint Manager, on your PC Serial Communications Port APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION To connect your GPS to your computer: 1. You can be connected to your computer before connecting the USB cable to the computer. USB connector under weather ... left ). Information about USB Drivers The USB drivers should have been automatically installed when you to locate the destination of your GPSMAP 296. Connecting Your GPSMAP 296 to a Computer Your GPSMAP 296 can find these updates at www.garmin.com. After the drivers are...