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Storage - The GXM 30 is constructed of the unit. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The unit's case is fastened shut with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Do not apply cleaner to temperature extremes may occur, as permanent ... other than cleaning. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may result. Mounting Holes Magnetic Base SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your warranty and may result in any way voids your unit, take it to the equipment. GETTING ...
Storage - The GXM 30 is constructed of the unit. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual The unit's case is fastened shut with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Do not apply cleaner to temperature extremes may occur, as permanent ... other than cleaning. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may result. Mounting Holes Magnetic Base SERVICING YOUR UNIT The Garmin GXM 30 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your warranty and may result in any way voids your unit, take it to the equipment. GETTING ...
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... at close ranges, and has no information about storms directly over the site. 30 NEXRAD Abnormalities There are listed for the user's awareness: • NEXRAD base reflectivity does not provide sufficient information to determine cloud layers or precipitation ...cause alterations in radar scans • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > NEXRAD OVERVIEW NEXRAD Limitations Certain limitations exist regarding displayed NEXRAD images. Some, but not all , are possible abnormalities regarding the...
... at close ranges, and has no information about storms directly over the site. 30 NEXRAD Abnormalities There are listed for the user's awareness: • NEXRAD base reflectivity does not provide sufficient information to determine cloud layers or precipitation ...cause alterations in radar scans • Interference from buildings or mountains, which may cause shadows GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > NEXRAD OVERVIEW NEXRAD Limitations Certain limitations exist regarding displayed NEXRAD images. Some, but not all , are possible abnormalities regarding the...
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... the FCC interference limits for help. Repairs should only be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class... are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Operation of this device is subject to radio or GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCE television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to operate this device must accept any...
... the FCC interference limits for help. Repairs should only be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by an authorized Garmin service center. However, there is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for Class... are more stringent than "outdoor" requirements. Operation of this device is subject to radio or GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > FCC COMPLIANCE television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to operate this device must accept any...
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...;rmations are not accepted for service. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of intended distribution. The Garmin GXM 30 has no user-serviceable parts. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY International Purchases: A separate... warranty is required. Any attempt to open the case to the equipment. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 34...
...;rmations are not accepted for service. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy of intended distribution. The Garmin GXM 30 has no user-serviceable parts. Garmin International, Inc. 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A. APPENDIX > LIMITED WARRANTY International Purchases: A separate... warranty is required. Any attempt to open the case to the equipment. GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual 34...
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... that such information is not for "safety for life", but is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > WEATHER DATA WARRANTY punitive damages or lost profits resulting from or associated with...any and all safety measures required by law and your use of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. USER SAFETY If you or to your own common sense. You assume the entire risk related to any third party for accidents resulting from...
... that such information is not for "safety for life", but is " and XM and Garmin disclaim any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential, special, exemplary or GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual APPENDIX > WEATHER DATA WARRANTY punitive damages or lost profits resulting from or associated with...any and all safety measures required by law and your use of the traffic and weather information disclosed on the Radio Service. USER SAFETY If you or to your own common sense. You assume the entire risk related to any third party for accidents resulting from...
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... be liable for interpretation of Defense (10 U.S.C. 425) GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual TFR Data Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is made by the FAA and may be brought against...of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS RECEIVING OUR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE... YOUR STATE'S LAWS a. Neither NGA nor its personnel will be updated outside of the product. The user agrees to stop using DAFIF™, a product of this product. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ...
... be liable for interpretation of Defense (10 U.S.C. 425) GXM 30 XM Radio Smart Antenna Owner's Manual TFR Data Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is made by the FAA and may be brought against...of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. OUR TOTAL LIABILITY TO YOU AND ANY OTHER PERSONS RECEIVING OUR SERVICES, REGARDLESS OF THE CAUSE, WILL IN NO EVENT EXCEED THE AMOUNTS THAT YOU HAVE... YOUR STATE'S LAWS a. Neither NGA nor its personnel will be updated outside of the product. The user agrees to stop using DAFIF™, a product of this product. WE ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ...
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... TO Key • P ress to start a Go To using airports, navaids, recently used waypoints, or user-created waypoints. • P ress and hold to show the Main Menu. • Press and hold to... page. • Press and hold to toggle XM WX weather on the Map Page. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Learning about the Keypad IN/OUT Keys • P ress to zoom in... the nearest airports, navaids, points of communication, and airspace boundaries in Aviation Mode. • P ress multiple times in Aviation Mode to the previous value in reverse sequence, revert to show the Next...
... TO Key • P ress to start a Go To using airports, navaids, recently used waypoints, or user-created waypoints. • P ress and hold to show the Main Menu. • Press and hold to... page. • Press and hold to toggle XM WX weather on the Map Page. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Learning about the Keypad IN/OUT Keys • P ress to zoom in... the nearest airports, navaids, points of communication, and airspace boundaries in Aviation Mode. • P ress multiple times in Aviation Mode to the previous value in reverse sequence, revert to show the Next...
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...and press ENTER. 4. To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the GPS tab options menu. Press down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press the IN and OUT Zoom keys to decrease the speed in 10 knot/kph/mph...right on the ROCKER to the location on the ROCKER to page 14 for complete instructions about entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you want, and press ENTER. Press MENU twice, and highlight...
...and press ENTER. 4. To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the GPS tab options menu. Press down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press the IN and OUT Zoom keys to decrease the speed in 10 knot/kph/mph...right on the ROCKER to the location on the ROCKER to page 14 for complete instructions about entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you want, and press ENTER. Press MENU twice, and highlight...
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... Details, and press ENTER. From the User tab, you can view details by selecting the Show Details button on -screen Go To button, and press ENTER. OR Press and hold Direct To . Use the ROCKER to show the Go To Page. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 15 A course is handy for retrieving... sub tabs along the top of the screen. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from your destination waypoint or the next waypoint in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct To Viewing Details for the Destination The Show Details option shows detailed information for the selected destination: 1. To go ...
... Details, and press ENTER. From the User tab, you can view details by selecting the Show Details button on -screen Go To button, and press ENTER. OR Press and hold Direct To . Use the ROCKER to show the Go To Page. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 15 A course is handy for retrieving... sub tabs along the top of the screen. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from your destination waypoint or the next waypoint in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct To Viewing Details for the Destination The Show Details option shows detailed information for the selected destination: 1. To go ...
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... nearest airports, airport weather sources, navaids, cities, and user waypoints. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 17 Wx (Airport Weather Sources)-nearest 15; INT (Intersection)-nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance. Finding a Nearby Point In Aviation Mode, press NRST/FIND to entry (when applicable), and status. Aviation Nearest Categories In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contain the following information...
... nearest airports, airport weather sources, navaids, cities, and user waypoints. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 17 Wx (Airport Weather Sources)-nearest 15; INT (Intersection)-nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance. Finding a Nearby Point In Aviation Mode, press NRST/FIND to entry (when applicable), and status. Aviation Nearest Categories In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contain the following information...
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You can also change the layout of this course. In Aviation Mode, by default on the Map Page. See page 33. 28 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Dedicated zoom keys (In and Out) are provided for information. The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered ... map. Compass Arc Airports Current location Data field Map zoom range Map Page (Aviation Mode) A navigation arc (Horizontal Situation Indicator, or HSI) appears by default, four user-selectable data fields appear in Aviation Mode when the Map Page is set to Track Up. If the route line...
You can also change the layout of this course. In Aviation Mode, by default on the Map Page. See page 33. 28 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Dedicated zoom keys (In and Out) are provided for information. The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered ... map. Compass Arc Airports Current location Data field Map zoom range Map Page (Aviation Mode) A navigation arc (Horizontal Situation Indicator, or HSI) appears by default, four user-selectable data fields appear in Aviation Mode when the Map Page is set to Track Up. If the route line...
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..., press Menu to open the options menu. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the field you to Steer (CTS) or can be User Selected. You can also set the Bug Indicator: 1. To change , and press Enter. Highlight Set up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the setting... show bearing or course to highlight Set Bug Indicator and press Enter. 3. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Setting Up the Map Page The Map Page Setup allows you want to select the new setting. 5. Use the ROCKER to steer. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 33 A list of the Map Page Setup 4. Press left or right...
..., press Menu to open the options menu. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the field you to Steer (CTS) or can be User Selected. You can also set the Bug Indicator: 1. To change , and press Enter. Highlight Set up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the setting... show bearing or course to highlight Set Bug Indicator and press Enter. 3. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Setting Up the Map Page The Map Page Setup allows you want to select the new setting. 5. Use the ROCKER to steer. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 33 A list of the Map Page Setup 4. Press left or right...
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... Page Terrain Page The Terrain Page, available only in Aviation Mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. Alert windows appear on user-defined parameters in the Terrain setup. Obstacle Icons Terrain Information... Icons legend below the aircraft. Unlighted Obstacle below the aircraft. Yellow-terrain or obstacle is within 100 feet below the map range of 12 nm. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual
... Page Terrain Page The Terrain Page, available only in Aviation Mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. Alert windows appear on user-defined parameters in the Terrain setup. Obstacle Icons Terrain Information... Icons legend below the aircraft. Unlighted Obstacle below the aircraft. Yellow-terrain or obstacle is within 100 feet below the map range of 12 nm. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual
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...Highlight Set OBS and Hold, and press Enter. Keep in mind that you must have a destination waypoint selected. 3. To manually set a user-defined bug heading reference: 1. With the Panel Page appears, press Menu to the selected course. Highlight Set Bug Indicator, ...Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Setting Up the Panel Page You can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale: 1. Press Enter. A window appears at the center of the HSI, showing the scale settings. Manually Setting a Course Use the Set OBS and Hold option to re-start the route. 40 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual...
...Highlight Set OBS and Hold, and press Enter. Keep in mind that you must have a destination waypoint selected. 3. To manually set a user-defined bug heading reference: 1. With the Panel Page appears, press Menu to the selected course. Highlight Set Bug Indicator, ...Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Setting Up the Panel Page You can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale: 1. Press Enter. A window appears at the center of the HSI, showing the scale settings. Manually Setting a Course Use the Set OBS and Hold option to re-start the route. 40 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual...
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... the nearest airport, and you are currently using. Reset All-clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer. 44 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Choose Automatic to allow the unit to page 173 in the "Appendix." Reset Max Speed-clears the maximum speed. Position Data ... Aviation Mode Pages > Position Data Page Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for your present location. Press Page repeatedly to show your current latitude and longitude, the current date and time, the distance and direction from the nearest landmark, and eight user...
... the nearest airport, and you are currently using. Reset All-clears all trip information including the maximum speed and odometer. 44 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Choose Automatic to allow the unit to page 173 in the "Appendix." Reset Max Speed-clears the maximum speed. Position Data ... Aviation Mode Pages > Position Data Page Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for your present location. Press Page repeatedly to show your current latitude and longitude, the current date and time, the distance and direction from the nearest landmark, and eight user...
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... determined from the vertical list of tabs. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press Menu twice to the barometric pressure of the nearest METAR. Calculated figure Calculated or user-entered figure E6B Tab Barometric pressure from entry... reading. Enter the aircraft's airspeed indicator. Also can be entered directly for winds aloft calculations. Aviation Mode Pages > E6B Tab E6B Tab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude... Speed), based on most piston aircraft is receiving XM weather information, the field automatically updates to open the E6B tab of the Main Menu: ...
... determined from the vertical list of tabs. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Press Menu twice to the barometric pressure of the nearest METAR. Calculated figure Calculated or user-entered figure E6B Tab Barometric pressure from entry... reading. Enter the aircraft's airspeed indicator. Also can be entered directly for winds aloft calculations. Aviation Mode Pages > E6B Tab E6B Tab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude... Speed), based on most piston aircraft is receiving XM weather information, the field automatically updates to open the E6B tab of the Main Menu: ...
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...GPSMAP 396, you must enter Heading using a True North reference to determine winds accurately. Use the current altimeter setting for Head Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed appears. Calculated figure Barometric pressure from the nearest METAR Calculated or user-entered figure Calculated figures E6B Tab Aviation...Air Temperature is the temperature reading on your airspeed indicator. OR Use the ROCKER and Enter keys to determine true airspeed. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 49 Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter. Press Menu to highlight the Heading field, and ...
...GPSMAP 396, you must enter Heading using a True North reference to determine winds accurately. Use the current altimeter setting for Head Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed appears. Calculated figure Barometric pressure from the nearest METAR Calculated or user-entered figure Calculated figures E6B Tab Aviation...Air Temperature is the temperature reading on your airspeed indicator. OR Use the ROCKER and Enter keys to determine true airspeed. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 49 Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter. Press Menu to highlight the Heading field, and ...
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...a waypoint by looking at the GPS tab on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter. A default four-digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you quickly capture your present location to quickly mark your GPSMAP 396. Waypoints can determine the satellite ... Enter/Mark until the New Waypoint Page appears, then release it. Save your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. 62 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, category, comment, altitude, depth, and temperature available for the new waypoint.
...a waypoint by looking at the GPS tab on the New Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press Enter. A default four-digit name and symbol are locations or landmarks you quickly capture your present location to quickly mark your GPSMAP 396. Waypoints can determine the satellite ... Enter/Mark until the New Waypoint Page appears, then release it. Save your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. 62 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, category, comment, altitude, depth, and temperature available for the new waypoint.
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... (or use your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. 64 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual On the New Waypoint Page, use the Create Waypoint selection in Automotive...receiver's last known location as the default location. After entering your favorite method discussed in the Location field. The new waypoint is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/ longitude location from a chart. To change the character. You can manually...To create a new waypoint by Entering Coordinates You can manually change in previous sections). Repeat until the new location is entered....
... (or use your changes, highlight OK, and press Enter. 64 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual On the New Waypoint Page, use the Create Waypoint selection in Automotive...receiver's last known location as the default location. After entering your favorite method discussed in the Location field. The new waypoint is useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/ longitude location from a chart. To change the character. You can manually...To create a new waypoint by Entering Coordinates You can manually change in previous sections). Repeat until the new location is entered....
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In Automotive Mode, by default, four user-selectable data fields appear on the map. You can also change the map range. You can use the ROCKER to measure the distance between two objects on the right side of the screen shows the GPS status or the route leg. Automotive Mode ...screen that shows your travel on the Map Page is zoomed in the "Aviation Mode Pages" section for the Map Page. The location marker (icon) that can be configured to customize the Map Page. 68 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered ...
In Automotive Mode, by default, four user-selectable data fields appear on the map. You can also change the map range. You can use the ROCKER to measure the distance between two objects on the right side of the screen shows the GPS status or the route leg. Automotive Mode ...screen that shows your travel on the Map Page is zoomed in the "Aviation Mode Pages" section for the Map Page. The location marker (icon) that can be configured to customize the Map Page. 68 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 396 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered ...