Owner's Manual
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... This Manual i Warnings v Battery Warnings vi Important Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 396 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 396 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 396 8 Simulator Mode 11 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode 13 Aviation Mode Page Sequence 13 Creating a Direct To 14 Finding a Nearby Point 17 Selecting an Approach 22...
... This Manual i Warnings v Battery Warnings vi Important Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 396 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 396 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 396 8 Simulator Mode 11 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode 13 Aviation Mode Page Sequence 13 Creating a Direct To 14 Finding a Nearby Point 17 Selecting an Approach 22...
Owner's Manual
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... looking for a 2D or 3D fix. the status of satellites being corrected. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual corrections in Simulator Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is collecting data. The unit then updates the location, date, and time. • Receiver Not Usable-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to calculate a fix, the status field indicates • Lost Satellite...
... looking for a 2D or 3D fix. the status of satellites being corrected. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual corrections in Simulator Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is collecting data. The unit then updates the location, date, and time. • Receiver Not Usable-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to calculate a fix, the status field indicates • Lost Satellite...
Owner's Manual
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..."Appendix" for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from where you actually are located. When in Aviation Mode, you to manually enter your location. Monitoring the GPS status is gathering information, your unit. Be patient... using the map. Press MENU to open the Main Menu. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to open the options menu: GPS Tab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator-starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is shown on the map.
..."Appendix" for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from where you actually are located. When in Aviation Mode, you to manually enter your location. Monitoring the GPS status is gathering information, your unit. Be patient... using the map. Press MENU to open the Main Menu. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to open the options menu: GPS Tab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator-starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is shown on the map.
Owner's Manual
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...press ENTER. Highlight Setup from the System Mode field. Select Simulator from the vertical menu. 3. System sub tab Setup tab GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 11 When the unit is not connected. Press MENU to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no... satellite or XM signals are retained in Simulator Mode are available or if either antenna...
...press ENTER. Highlight Setup from the System Mode field. Select Simulator from the vertical menu. 3. System sub tab Setup tab GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 11 When the unit is not connected. Press MENU to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no... satellite or XM signals are retained in Simulator Mode are available or if either antenna...
Owner's Manual
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You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from the vertical menu. 2. Refer to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Select Use Identifier from the Panel, Pointer, or Highway pages: 1. Press up on the map you can also ... and OUT Zoom keys 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. To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Press MENU to decrease the...
You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from the vertical menu. 2. Refer to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Select Use Identifier from the Panel, Pointer, or Highway pages: 1. Press up on the map you can also ... and OUT Zoom keys 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. To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Press MENU to decrease the...
Owner's Manual
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... the Call List or Log: 1. To navigate to a DSC Call GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 99 Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, you to simulate distress calls and position reports while the unit is helpful for practice before... connecting to the real system. Simulating calls is in Simulator Mode (see page 11). Highlight the call simulator also helps to a Position Report or ...
... the Call List or Log: 1. To navigate to a DSC Call GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 99 Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, you to simulate distress calls and position reports while the unit is helpful for practice before... connecting to the real system. Simulating calls is in Simulator Mode (see page 11). Highlight the call simulator also helps to a Position Report or ...
Owner's Manual
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Setup Tab To customize how your present location and altitude to operate in Normal Mode, Battery Saver Mode, or Simulator Mode (for the vertical navigation feature. Then select System from this field. WAAS-allows you to the unit. VNAV Sub Tab The VNAV ... location. Speed Filter-allows the unit to open the System tab, press Menu twice to average speed readings. VNAV Sub Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 115 Select Setup from your GPSMAP 396 operates, adjust certain system settings in seconds). More information on VNAV is available on (Stay On) or the unit turns off...
Setup Tab To customize how your present location and altitude to operate in Normal Mode, Battery Saver Mode, or Simulator Mode (for the vertical navigation feature. Then select System from this field. WAAS-allows you to the unit. VNAV Sub Tab The VNAV ... location. Speed Filter-allows the unit to open the System tab, press Menu twice to average speed readings. VNAV Sub Tab GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 115 Select Setup from your GPSMAP 396 operates, adjust certain system settings in seconds). More information on VNAV is available on (Stay On) or the unit turns off...
Owner's Manual
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...view a specific weather feature such as NEXRAD Radar or Storm Cells, for short-range avoidance of weather. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 125 If you do not have a subscription to XM WX Weather to receive the XM signal. OR Press MENU, select Hide (Show) Weather, and then press ENTER. Note:... page 132. To turn weather information on or off , the unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather, the features described in Simulator Mode (see page 101. • To view current weather conditions and forecast information for long-range planning purposes only. For more information, see...
...view a specific weather feature such as NEXRAD Radar or Storm Cells, for short-range avoidance of weather. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 125 If you do not have a subscription to XM WX Weather to receive the XM signal. OR Press MENU, select Hide (Show) Weather, and then press ENTER. Note:... page 132. To turn weather information on or off , the unit must have a subscription to XM WX Weather, the features described in Simulator Mode (see page 101. • To view current weather conditions and forecast information for long-range planning purposes only. For more information, see...
Owner's Manual
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... boat. Those items on the right side of these options. Setting up ), or a combination of the screen are hollow (or wide arches). Sonar Page GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 135 The Sonar Page can choose to -left moving sonar image of both. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is not attached, the... the right side of the screen is in Simulator Mode. Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your transducer. Fish symbols from the center of the page contains a right-to show as they pass under your GPSMAP 396 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar ...
... boat. Those items on the right side of these options. Setting up ), or a combination of the screen are hollow (or wide arches). Sonar Page GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 135 The Sonar Page can choose to -left moving sonar image of both. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is not attached, the... the right side of the screen is in Simulator Mode. Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your transducer. Fish symbols from the center of the page contains a right-to show as they pass under your GPSMAP 396 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar ...
Owner's Manual
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...Number, Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Offsets. The GPSMAP 396 unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to using GPS. Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using ...GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual LORAN TD Feature The LORAN TD (Time Delay) feature eases the transition from this conversion is approximately thirty (30) meters. When the unit is placed in the LORAN TD format mode, it simulates... waypoints recorded as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. Location coordinates can be used as TDs. Since the GPSMAP 396 does not rely on the vertical tab list....
...Number, Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Offsets. The GPSMAP 396 unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to using GPS. Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using ...GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual LORAN TD Feature The LORAN TD (Time Delay) feature eases the transition from this conversion is approximately thirty (30) meters. When the unit is placed in the LORAN TD format mode, it simulates... waypoints recorded as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. Location coordinates can be used as TDs. Since the GPSMAP 396 does not rely on the vertical tab list....
Owner's Manual
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...reviewing 74 saving the current 71 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 181 See simulator mode preferences location 166 pressure 119 proximity 85 alarms 85 points tab 84 waypoint 85 R receiver status 5 record mode 86, 89..., selecting 9 options menu 9 overzoom 29 P page layout 34 page sequence 90 panel page aviation mode 39-42 pan the map 28, 30 PC interface cable 159 persistent alarm 105 plan ... Index longitude 173 LORAN TD setup 164-165 M magnetic variation 120 main menu Display Tab 113 GPS tab 4 Sound Tab 114 Man OverBoard 91 map information 35, 59 MapSource 10, 160 map ...
...reviewing 74 saving the current 71 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 181 See simulator mode preferences location 166 pressure 119 proximity 85 alarms 85 points tab 84 waypoint 85 R receiver status 5 record mode 86, 89..., selecting 9 options menu 9 overzoom 29 P page layout 34 page sequence 90 panel page aviation mode 39-42 pan the map 28, 30 PC interface cable 159 persistent alarm 105 plan ... Index longitude 173 LORAN TD setup 164-165 M magnetic variation 120 main menu Display Tab 113 GPS tab 4 Sound Tab 114 Man OverBoard 91 map information 35, 59 MapSource 10, 160 map ...
Owner's Manual
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...153 view details 30 VNAV 41, 42 indicator 41 profile 41 volume 3, 114 VOR 17, 169 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Index route tab 73 RTCM 122, 123 runway criteria 21 S safety and product information...tab 119 Welcome tab 120 show details 15 show map 78 signal strength 5 simulated navigation 11-12 182 simulator 11 sonar 134, 135-138 adjusting 136-138 on the map page 134 ...90 system alarms 106 System tab 115 T temperature 119, 145 terrain alert 27 Terrain Page aviation mode 36-38 declutter 32 terrain warning 37 text language 115 thermoclines 144 tide chart 110 information...
...153 view details 30 VNAV 41, 42 indicator 41 profile 41 volume 3, 114 VOR 17, 169 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Index route tab 73 RTCM 122, 123 runway criteria 21 S safety and product information...tab 119 Welcome tab 120 show details 15 show map 78 signal strength 5 simulated navigation 11-12 182 simulator 11 sonar 134, 135-138 adjusting 136-138 on the map page 134 ...90 system alarms 106 System tab 115 T temperature 119, 145 terrain alert 27 Terrain Page aviation mode 36-38 declutter 32 terrain warning 37 text language 115 thermoclines 144 tide chart 110 information...