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...any person or organization of GARMIN. B Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax.44/1794.519222 GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax. 886/2.2642.9099 Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used ...without the express prior written consent of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. GARMIN hereby grants permission to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in ...
...any person or organization of GARMIN. B Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax.44/1794.519222 GARMIN Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax. 886/2.2642.9099 Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may not be used ...without the express prior written consent of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties. GARMIN hereby grants permission to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in ...
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... or comparisons. Thank you create, review, manage, and save flight data from your GARMIN GPS handheld for preparation of the flight data is the same once it from your GPS unit, check the cable connections, make sure the unit is on the upload button or click... or serial port cable provided. 2. FlightBook's Menu and Toolbars operate like most Windows applications. You may also manually create a flight record to include flight data from GPS transfer Totals section The easiest way to input flight data is entered in FlightBook. NOTE: If FlightBook...
... or comparisons. Thank you create, review, manage, and save flight data from your GARMIN GPS handheld for preparation of the flight data is the same once it from your GPS unit, check the cable connections, make sure the unit is on the upload button or click... or serial port cable provided. 2. FlightBook's Menu and Toolbars operate like most Windows applications. You may also manually create a flight record to include flight data from GPS transfer Totals section The easiest way to input flight data is entered in FlightBook. NOTE: If FlightBook...
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... correct information for each time you to group or sort flights by any column heading such as the Night Time: hr must be adjusted manually. Some changes automatically adjust other columns, use the Microsoft® Windows cut-and-paste function or FlightBook's export option to the online help of FlightBook...
... correct information for each time you to group or sort flights by any column heading such as the Night Time: hr must be adjusted manually. Some changes automatically adjust other columns, use the Microsoft® Windows cut-and-paste function or FlightBook's export option to the online help of FlightBook...
Pilot's Guide
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... 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Information in this manual or any person or organization of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru...
... 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Information in this manual or any person or organization of this manual onto a hard drive or other Garmin products. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of such changes or improvements. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru...
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... Main Menu section describes pages and features found in minor injury or property damage. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the... avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you with information about some of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. This manual uses the term Caution to compare the contents of Aviation Mode, such as the Trip Computer Page and creating waypoints. The Basic Operation in Automotive Mode...
... Main Menu section describes pages and features found in minor injury or property damage. INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the... avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you with information about some of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. This manual uses the term Caution to compare the contents of Aviation Mode, such as the Trip Computer Page and creating waypoints. The Basic Operation in Automotive Mode...
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction 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...
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction 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...
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.... at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. It can cause damage to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information To resolve problems that may result. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 296 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it...
.... at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. It can cause damage to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information To resolve problems that may result. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 296 is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it...
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...manually enter your altitude. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as different from where you actually are located. Monitoring the GPS status is shown on the map can take longer than normal to initialize and find your location. GPSMAP 296 ...the "Appendix" for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can show as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. When in Aviation Mode, you have traveled more information. as soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location is recommended....
...manually enter your altitude. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as different from where you actually are located. Monitoring the GPS status is shown on the map can take longer than normal to initialize and find your location. GPSMAP 296 ...the "Appendix" for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can show as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. When in Aviation Mode, you have traveled more information. as soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location is recommended....
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...) a field using the ROCKER to make a selection, begin entering data or selecting options. As you select Restore Defaults. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. Scroll Bar-when viewing a list of items too long to the factory (default) settings when... you progress through this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on a page where data or an option can change the settings as you like, but you to begin data entry, or scroll through a list, press up , down, left, or right with the GPSMAP 296.
...) a field using the ROCKER to make a selection, begin entering data or selecting options. As you select Restore Defaults. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. Scroll Bar-when viewing a list of items too long to the factory (default) settings when... you progress through this manual: Highlight-move the highlighted area on a page where data or an option can change the settings as you like, but you to begin data entry, or scroll through a list, press up , down, left, or right with the GPSMAP 296.
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..., Terrain Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. This manual first addresses each page in this manual. BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > AVIATION MODE PAGE SEQUENCE BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE Aviation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 296 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. To view the options menu...
..., Terrain Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. This manual first addresses each page in this manual. BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > AVIATION MODE PAGE SEQUENCE BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE Aviation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 296 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. To view the options menu...
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... Set CDI Scale, and press ENTER. Highlight Set Bug Indicator, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to re-start the route. 40 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE Setting Up the Panel Page You can set a course to the destination waypoint: 1. Select the heading reference by ...the ROCKER. With the Panel Page shown, press MENU to automatic sequencing of the HSI, showing the current bug indicator setting. 4. To manually set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale: 1. To release the waypoint hold and return to show the Panel Page options menu. 2.
... Set CDI Scale, and press ENTER. Highlight Set Bug Indicator, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to re-start the route. 40 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE Setting Up the Panel Page You can set a course to the destination waypoint: 1. Select the heading reference by ...the ROCKER. With the Panel Page shown, press MENU to automatic sequencing of the HSI, showing the current bug indicator setting. 4. To manually set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale: 1. To release the waypoint hold and return to show the Panel Page options menu. 2.
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...Speed appear. Calculated figure Calculated or user-entered figure E6B Tab Calculated figures AVIATION MODE PAGES > E6B TAB To calculate winds aloft: 1. The calculated figures for Baro Pressure... on your airspeed indicator. NOTE: If a True North reference is the temperature reading on your GPSMAP 296, you must enter Heading using a True North reference to determine true airspeed. Follow the steps ...64257;eld, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to manually enter a true airspeed figure in the previous procedure to determine winds accurately. Highlight Restore ...
...Speed appear. Calculated figure Calculated or user-entered figure E6B Tab Calculated figures AVIATION MODE PAGES > E6B TAB To calculate winds aloft: 1. The calculated figures for Baro Pressure... on your airspeed indicator. NOTE: If a True North reference is the temperature reading on your GPSMAP 296, you must enter Heading using a True North reference to determine true airspeed. Follow the steps ...64257;eld, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to manually enter a true airspeed figure in the previous procedure to determine winds accurately. Highlight Restore ...
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...waypoint. Waypoints can also find waypoints using the ROCKER. • Text Entry-allows you to enter a new waypoint's location coordinates manually. After entering and confirming your present location: 1. You can be created using three basic methods: • ENTER/MARK-allows ...changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 58 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide A default four-digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you quickly capture your present location to mark your current location as a waypoint by looking at the GPS tab on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the...
...waypoint. Waypoints can also find waypoints using the ROCKER. • Text Entry-allows you to enter a new waypoint's location coordinates manually. After entering and confirming your present location: 1. You can be created using three basic methods: • ENTER/MARK-allows ...changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 58 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide A default four-digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you quickly capture your present location to mark your current location as a waypoint by looking at the GPS tab on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the...
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... of a waypoint, highlight the character you want to change the character. To create a new waypoint by Entering Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint (or use your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Use ROCKER to enter the ... with the next available waypoint number and the receiver's last known location as the default location. 2. BASIC OPERATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MODE > CREATING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. The new waypoint is entered. 60 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Press ENTER/MARK to create a...
... of a waypoint, highlight the character you want to change the character. To create a new waypoint by Entering Coordinates You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint (or use your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Use ROCKER to enter the ... with the next available waypoint number and the receiver's last known location as the default location. 2. BASIC OPERATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MODE > CREATING WAYPOINTS Creating a Waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. The new waypoint is entered. 60 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Press ENTER/MARK to create a...
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...Edit Vias, and press ENTER. 3. Add/Edit Vias Page Showing the original route without Via Points GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 63 While navigating a course, press Direct To . To end the detour manually, press Direct To again and select Cancel Detour. If you selected Find, select an item from... the Navigate menu. The GPSMAP 296 recalculates your course based on your route: 1. BASIC OPERATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MODE > ...
...Edit Vias, and press ENTER. 3. Add/Edit Vias Page Showing the original route without Via Points GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 63 While navigating a course, press Direct To . To end the detour manually, press Direct To again and select Cancel Detour. If you selected Find, select an item from... the Navigate menu. The GPSMAP 296 recalculates your course based on your route: 1. BASIC OPERATION IN AUTOMOTIVE MODE > ...
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... to the Next Waypoint From the Route tab Option Menu, highlight Set up the routes to manually transition to the next waypoint. While you to the next point in your GPSMAP 296 unit. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 69 For complete information on routes, refer to the "Creating Routes" section beginning ...on one easy-to-read Route List. When you select Manual, you can start routing you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 296 leads you have the GPSMAP 296 start the route, copy it, delete it, delete all the routes currently stored in the Main...
... to the Next Waypoint From the Route tab Option Menu, highlight Set up the routes to manually transition to the next waypoint. While you to the next point in your GPSMAP 296 unit. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 69 For complete information on routes, refer to the "Creating Routes" section beginning ...on one easy-to-read Route List. When you select Manual, you can start routing you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 296 leads you have the GPSMAP 296 start the route, copy it, delete it, delete all the routes currently stored in the Main...
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...to drag the route to open the Main Menu. If the New Waypoint Page opens, edit the waypoint, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 7. When in Aviation Mode.) Editing the route on the map 6. System setting changes for trip planning 3. Select the route, and press ENTER. Highlight Plan Route, and press ...To edit the route on the route (the route turns white when the arrow is over the route). GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide To set speed and fuel/plan your vehicle (such as the operator's manual or performance specifications) and make note of the units of you departure. Press QUIT to the...
...to drag the route to open the Main Menu. If the New Waypoint Page opens, edit the waypoint, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 7. When in Aviation Mode.) Editing the route on the map 6. System setting changes for trip planning 3. Select the route, and press ENTER. Highlight Plan Route, and press ...To edit the route on the route (the route turns white when the arrow is over the route). GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide To set speed and fuel/plan your vehicle (such as the operator's manual or performance specifications) and make note of the units of you departure. Press QUIT to the...
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... countries), which is not making connection with 30 being broadcast from the DGPS site. To restart the scan: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit ... frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving-the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. • Check Wiring-the unit is responsible for their Web site at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/. 118 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide The Distance may or may not show data. To manually enter a frequency and bit rate:...
... countries), which is not making connection with 30 being broadcast from the DGPS site. To restart the scan: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit ... frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving-the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. • Check Wiring-the unit is responsible for their Web site at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/. 118 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide The Distance may or may not show data. To manually enter a frequency and bit rate:...
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...installed, "Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working" appears at the bottom of speed sensor cables. 126 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide If a GPS ground speed is not available, use the ROCKER to highlight Calibrate Water Speed, and press ENTER.... If the new speed is used instead. Check connections of the screen. The unit automatically uses the GPS ground speed, if it is automatically shown. Calibrating the Water Speed 3. If you also need to ... on the Sonar Setup tab, you want to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER while the speed is highlighted, enter a new speed, and press ENTER.
...installed, "Water Speed Sensor Is Not Working" appears at the bottom of speed sensor cables. 126 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide If a GPS ground speed is not available, use the ROCKER to highlight Calibrate Water Speed, and press ENTER.... If the new speed is used instead. Check connections of the screen. The unit automatically uses the GPS ground speed, if it is automatically shown. Calibrating the Water Speed 3. If you also need to ... on the Sonar Setup tab, you want to manually enter a calibration, press ENTER while the speed is highlighted, enter a new speed, and press ENTER.
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... United States Department of Defense. Common GPS Terms Initialize-the first time a GPS receiver orients itself to its location and acquires a location more information refer to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/manual.html. Location-an exact, unique location... based on the Main Menu or WAAS is turned off. • Searching for WAAS-WAAS is enabled and the receiver is searching for WAAS signal. • Using WAAS-WAAS capability is enabled and the unit is receiving WAAS corrections. 138 GPSMAP 296...
... United States Department of Defense. Common GPS Terms Initialize-the first time a GPS receiver orients itself to its location and acquires a location more information refer to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/manual.html. Location-an exact, unique location... based on the Main Menu or WAAS is turned off. • Searching for WAAS-WAAS is enabled and the receiver is searching for WAAS signal. • Using WAAS-WAAS capability is enabled and the unit is receiving WAAS corrections. 138 GPSMAP 296...