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... reset. • Simulating GPS-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Signal strength bars Receiver status field Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for and collecting data from this satellite. GPSMAP 296...
... reset. • Simulating GPS-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Signal strength bars Receiver status field Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking for and collecting data from this satellite. GPSMAP 296...
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... to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to re-start the route. 40 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight Set OBS and Hold option, and press ENTER. Highlight User Selected, and press ...ENTER. The bug indicator remains fixed on the screen. To cancel the OBS course and reset a direct course to the waypoint, press Direct To, highlight Go To, and press ENTER to select the...needle and course pointer now provide steering guidance to the destination waypoint: 1. AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE Setting Up the Panel Page You can set the bug indicator and change the...
... to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to re-start the route. 40 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Highlight Set OBS and Hold option, and press ENTER. Highlight User Selected, and press ...ENTER. The bug indicator remains fixed on the screen. To cancel the OBS course and reset a direct course to the waypoint, press Direct To, highlight Go To, and press ENTER to select the...needle and course pointer now provide steering guidance to the destination waypoint: 1. AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE Setting Up the Panel Page You can set the bug indicator and change the...
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...data field). Choose Automatic to allow the unit to page 148 in reference to be used as the Nearest Type. Reset Max Speed-clears the maximum speed. AVIATION MODE PAGES > POSITION DATA PAGE Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for your present location. ...the violet bar (or arrows) until it is the nearest airport, and you are in the "Appendix." Reset All-clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer. 44 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Position Data Page Options With the Position Data Page open, press MENU to open the options...
...data field). Choose Automatic to allow the unit to page 148 in reference to be used as the Nearest Type. Reset Max Speed-clears the maximum speed. AVIATION MODE PAGES > POSITION DATA PAGE Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for your present location. ...the violet bar (or arrows) until it is the nearest airport, and you are in the "Appendix." Reset All-clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer. 44 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Position Data Page Options With the Position Data Page open, press MENU to open the options...
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...ight time. Highlight Flights from the Flight Log (Delete All). GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > FLIGHT LOG To view details for each flight. The GPSMAP 296 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode. The flight details window opens, shown below ... for a flight: 1. This resets if you gain 500 feet of altitude. An optional FlightBook software package is continuously updated as the departure airport. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. Highlight the flight, and press...
...ight time. Highlight Flights from the Flight Log (Delete All). GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > FLIGHT LOG To view details for each flight. The GPSMAP 296 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode. The flight details window opens, shown below ... for a flight: 1. This resets if you gain 500 feet of altitude. An optional FlightBook software package is continuously updated as the departure airport. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. Highlight the flight, and press...
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...maximum speed and the odometer. You can change the Data Fields on to allow the unit to show the options menu. Reset Max Speed-clears the maximum speed. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > TRIP COMPUTER PAGE Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides a quick reference... a route in the lower-left data field of the Position Data (2 Columns) layout). If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 296 turned on the 2 Columns and 4 Big Fields layout pages. Reset All-clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer.
...maximum speed and the odometer. You can change the Data Fields on to allow the unit to show the options menu. Reset Max Speed-clears the maximum speed. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AUTOMOTIVE MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > TRIP COMPUTER PAGE Trip Computer Page The Trip Computer Page provides a quick reference... a route in the lower-left data field of the Position Data (2 Columns) layout). If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 296 turned on the 2 Columns and 4 Big Fields layout pages. Reset All-clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer.
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... time. The current time and date is shown, press MENU, highlight Set Date, and press ENTER. See page 89. This resets if you to set a reminder for switching fuel tanks. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Time Sub Tab Time Zone-allows you to view the time the unit has been turned on the Compass... list, and Timers from the System tab. Enter the current year. Timers Sub Tab To open the Main Menu. You can also Reset the timer and turn it Off. The GPSMAP 296 uses this information when gathering satellite data to enter a UTC Offset. To open the Time sub tab, press MENU twice to...
... time. The current time and date is shown, press MENU, highlight Set Date, and press ENTER. See page 89. This resets if you to set a reminder for switching fuel tanks. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Time Sub Tab Time Zone-allows you to view the time the unit has been turned on the Compass... list, and Timers from the System tab. Enter the current year. Timers Sub Tab To open the Main Menu. You can also Reset the timer and turn it Off. The GPSMAP 296 uses this information when gathering satellite data to enter a UTC Offset. To open the Time sub tab, press MENU twice to...
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... select a span of the screen. Reset the Temperature Graph To reset the scale range for the Temperature Scale. You can only reset the scale when you select Auto for the temperature graph, press MENU, highlight Reset Auto Scale, and press ENTER. Temperature Tab GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 131 The Temperature sub tab...type in the temperature scale and the duration of time. Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab NOTE: You must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 Sounder Module, to open the Main Menu. The dotted lines within the graph indicate intervals in the...
... select a span of the screen. Reset the Temperature Graph To reset the scale range for the Temperature Scale. You can only reset the scale when you select Auto for the temperature graph, press MENU, highlight Reset Auto Scale, and press ENTER. Temperature Tab GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 131 The Temperature sub tab...type in the temperature scale and the duration of time. Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab NOTE: You must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 Sounder Module, to open the Main Menu. The dotted lines within the graph indicate intervals in the...
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... distance to the next point on your route. ETA (Next)-Estimated Time of the GPS receiver, such as "3D GPS." The estimated time you on an active route. Odometer-the total distance traveled since last reset. Bearing-the compass direction from your starting location to a destination. Cross Track-the ... Field Options The following list provides a brief description of the next turn on after you are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 296. Move Timer-see Trip Avg. Next Turn-the direction of each data field option. Battery Timer-the time remaining on the...
... distance to the next point on your route. ETA (Next)-Estimated Time of the GPS receiver, such as "3D GPS." The estimated time you on an active route. Odometer-the total distance traveled since last reset. Bearing-the compass direction from your starting location to a destination. Cross Track-the ... Field Options The following list provides a brief description of the next turn on after you are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 296. Move Timer-see Trip Avg. Next Turn-the direction of each data field option. Battery Timer-the time remaining on the...
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... (Next)-the next waypoint in your route. Speed (Total)-the total average speed traveled since the last reset of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the Trip Computer was reset. Trip Timer (Total)-the total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was...last reset of movement relative to the unit. APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Ttl Avg Spd-see Course to calculate your current speed over water. User Timer-the timer you should turn left. Waypoint (Destination)-the last point on your current speed and course of climb or descent. GPSMAP 296 Pilot...
... (Next)-the next waypoint in your route. Speed (Total)-the total average speed traveled since the last reset of time your vehicle has been in motion, since the Trip Computer was reset. Trip Timer (Total)-the total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was...last reset of movement relative to the unit. APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Ttl Avg Spd-see Course to calculate your current speed over water. User Timer-the timer you should turn left. Waypoint (Destination)-the last point on your current speed and course of climb or descent. GPSMAP 296 Pilot...
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...-81 Project Location 76 Proximity 81 Alarms 81 Points Tab 80 Waypoint 81 R Receiver Not Usable 5 Receiver Status 5 Receive Satellite Signals 3 Record Mode 82, 85 Reference Position 54 156 Registration 151-153 Release Hold 40 Reset Timer 113 Reset Trip 44, 68 Retrace your Path 85 Review Route 70 Waypoint 73 Road 65... Switch Modes 13, 50, 86 System Alarms 101 System Tab 110 T Temperature 114, 131 Terrain Alert 27 Terrain Page Aviation Mode 36-38 Declutter 32 Terrain Warning 37 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide INDEX Plan Route 43, 72 Point 102 Points of Interest 53 Points Tab 78 Pop-up Alerts 27 Position...
...-81 Project Location 76 Proximity 81 Alarms 81 Points Tab 80 Waypoint 81 R Receiver Not Usable 5 Receiver Status 5 Receive Satellite Signals 3 Record Mode 82, 85 Reference Position 54 156 Registration 151-153 Release Hold 40 Reset Timer 113 Reset Trip 44, 68 Retrace your Path 85 Review Route 70 Waypoint 73 Road 65... Switch Modes 13, 50, 86 System Alarms 101 System Tab 110 T Temperature 114, 131 Terrain Alert 27 Terrain Page Aviation Mode 36-38 Declutter 32 Terrain Warning 37 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide INDEX Plan Route 43, 72 Point 102 Points of Interest 53 Points Tab 78 Pop-up Alerts 27 Position...