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... or improve its products and to make changes in Taiwan com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. Garmin®, is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that...this document is registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. or its subsidiaries and may be used without notice. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin. © Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. XM WX and XM are trademarks ...
... or improve its products and to make changes in Taiwan com) for any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. Garmin®, is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that...this document is registered trademarks of such changes or improvements. or its subsidiaries and may be used without notice. Visit the Garmin Web site (www.garmin. © Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. XM WX and XM are trademarks ...
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... (DMA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), or the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). 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 PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU...the accuracy and functioning of normal business hours. THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES. Neither NGA nor its personnel will be updated outside of the product. Confirm data currency though alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR data.This product ...
... (DMA), National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA), or the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA). 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 PAID TO US FOR THE SERVICE THAT YOU...the accuracy and functioning of normal business hours. THIS ALLOCATION OF RISK IS REFLECTED IN OUR PRICES. Neither NGA nor its personnel will be updated outside of the product. Confirm data currency though alternate sources and contact your local FSS for interpretation of TFR data.This product ...
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For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. B Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00535-00 Rev.
For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. B Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-00535-00 Rev.
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... of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be...or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Information in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in this document is...
... of this manual may not be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be...or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Information in the USA and other Garmin products. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in this document is...
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...8226; When navigating in front of an airbag field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on field of vision is updated Monday -Friday, 1200-2000 UTC. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness. • Use this TFR contact...'s controls while driving. Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be used to use the GPSMAP 396 only as an aid for aircraft navigation. • This TFR Overlay Display System ...
...8226; When navigating in front of an airbag field of deployment. • When navigating, carefully compare information displayed on field of vision is updated Monday -Friday, 1200-2000 UTC. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness. • Use this TFR contact...'s controls while driving. Do not attempt to determine ground proximity for VFR navigation. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be used to use the GPSMAP 396 only as an aid for aircraft navigation. • This TFR Overlay Display System ...
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...garmin.com/prop65 for interpretation of TFR data. The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of fire or explosion. This notice is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS... harm. Confirm data currency though alternate sources and contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. vi GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery...the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may not be updated outside of the following temperature range: -4° to 131°F (-20°...
...garmin.com/prop65 for interpretation of TFR data. The California Electronic Waste Recycling Act of 2003 requires the recycling of fire or explosion. This notice is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS... harm. Confirm data currency though alternate sources and contact your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. vi GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Do not disassemble, puncture, or damage the battery...the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may not be updated outside of the following temperature range: -4° to 131°F (-20°...
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... and a three-dimensional fix has been calculated. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in Simulator Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is turned off and back on to 5 minutes. The unit then updates the location, date, and time. • Receiver Not Usable-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to calculate a fix...
... and a three-dimensional fix has been calculated. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in Simulator Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is turned off and back on to 5 minutes. The unit then updates the location, date, and time. • Receiver Not Usable-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to calculate a fix...
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...When you can view listings of data, keep pressing right to drop to page 169 in a data field: 1. You also should update your GPSMAP 396. Entering Data Note: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left to move back to highlight the data field you can access...to the previous character. With optional MapSource City Navigator® data, you want, and press ENTER to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/cartography. 10 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 396 To enter data in the "Appendix" for any listed location. If there are programmable.
...When you can view listings of data, keep pressing right to drop to page 169 in a data field: 1. You also should update your GPSMAP 396. Entering Data Note: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left to move back to highlight the data field you can access...to the previous character. With optional MapSource City Navigator® data, you want, and press ENTER to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/cartography. 10 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 396 To enter data in the "Appendix" for any listed location. If there are programmable.
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... name, or city. 26 6. You can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Active Route Page for future use. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in the Main Menu. To create a route: 1. Continue steps 4 through 6 until all of your flight plans in the...locked and unusable. For more information, refer to the unit's memory. Press Menu to the route. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you perform an update to your unit are added to show the options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Add Waypoint, and press...
... name, or city. 26 6. You can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Active Route Page for future use. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in the Main Menu. To create a route: 1. Continue steps 4 through 6 until all of your flight plans in the...locked and unusable. For more information, refer to the unit's memory. Press Menu to the route. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you perform an update to your unit are added to show the options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Add Waypoint, and press...
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...current. Terrain and obstacles that are less than 100 feet from your aircraft are directly on the proper course. Use the compass in Aviation Mode > Following your Flight Plan Terrain and Obstacle Changes Press Page to open the Terrain Page. When an Airspace Alert pops up ,...Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 396 guides you to the destination using a variety of your flight. Note: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that might become a problem to you. For complete information, see...
...current. Terrain and obstacles that are less than 100 feet from your aircraft are directly on the proper course. Use the compass in Aviation Mode > Following your Flight Plan Terrain and Obstacle Changes Press Page to open the Terrain Page. When an Airspace Alert pops up ,...Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 396 guides you to the destination using a variety of your flight. Note: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that might become a problem to you. For complete information, see...
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...and bearing from your present location update as shown in the data window, along with the arrow's location coordinates. Shows the distance and bearing from the map screen. Use the ROCKER to move . To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual When you are several... better view. The map automatically moves to show other map areas. As you to pan the map to show your location on the screen. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Panning the Map The panning arrow allows you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves to provide...
...and bearing from your present location update as shown in the data window, along with the arrow's location coordinates. Shows the distance and bearing from the map screen. Use the ROCKER to move . To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left . 30 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual When you are several... better view. The map automatically moves to show other map areas. As you to pan the map to show your location on the screen. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Panning the Map The panning arrow allows you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves to provide...
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...GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 43 Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on the Active Route Page to open the options menu. All approach procedures are based on your current Usage Mode): Select Approach-(Aviation... your landing and set your fuel flow (or plan your route, based on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Press Page repeatedly to open...route, the list automatically updates to indicate the active point first. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the options in Aviation or Marine Mode, the...
...GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 43 Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on the Active Route Page to open the options menu. All approach procedures are based on your current Usage Mode): Select Approach-(Aviation... your landing and set your fuel flow (or plan your route, based on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Press Page repeatedly to open...route, the list automatically updates to indicate the active point first. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the options in Aviation or Marine Mode, the...
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... drops below . 5. Aviation Mode Pages > Flight Log To view details for each flight. Highlight Flights from the System tab options menu. To delete flights, press Menu (with the Flights tab information shown). GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 45 Entries on this list are automatically created for a flight: 1. The destination airport is continuously updated as the...
... drops below . 5. Aviation Mode Pages > Flight Log To view details for each flight. Highlight Flights from the System tab options menu. To delete flights, press Menu (with the Flights tab information shown). GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 45 Entries on this list are automatically created for a flight: 1. The destination airport is continuously updated as the...
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To open the Main Menu. 2. Press Menu twice to select the aircraft profile, and press Enter. 46 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. Press Enter when finished. 4. Select a symbol for your aircraft. Cruising ...highlight either the Aircraft Profile tab or the Weight & Balance tab from the vertical list 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. To enter an aircraft profile...
To open the Main Menu. 2. Press Menu twice to select the aircraft profile, and press Enter. 46 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. Press Enter when finished. 4. Select a symbol for your aircraft. Cruising ...highlight either the Aircraft Profile tab or the Weight & Balance tab from the vertical list 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. To enter an aircraft profile...
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... is receiving XM weather information, the field automatically updates to the barometric pressure of the nearest METAR. Enter the aircraft's altimeter reading. Use heading from the nearest METAR Calculated figures Indicated Altitude-required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. GPSMAP 396 Owner's.... True Airspeed-(calculated or user-entered figure) determined from entry of calibrated airspeed, barometric pressure, and total air temperature. Aviation Mode Pages > E6B Tab E6B Tab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True Airspeed, and Winds...
... is receiving XM weather information, the field automatically updates to the barometric pressure of the nearest METAR. Enter the aircraft's altimeter reading. Use heading from the nearest METAR Calculated figures Indicated Altitude-required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. GPSMAP 396 Owner's.... True Airspeed-(calculated or user-entered figure) determined from entry of calibrated airspeed, barometric pressure, and total air temperature. Aviation Mode Pages > E6B Tab E6B Tab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True Airspeed, and Winds...
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... Page Next Turn Page Current Route Page You can save the route. Highlight any of the turns on a map. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 71 As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 396 in a different layout. Highlight OK and press Enter to view the Next Turn Page for that turn. The Next ..., the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list. Press Enter when Save Route is automatically saved, using the starting point and destination...
... Page Next Turn Page Current Route Page You can save the route. Highlight any of the turns on a map. GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 71 As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 396 in a different layout. Highlight OK and press Enter to view the Next Turn Page for that turn. The Next ..., the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list. Press Enter when Save Route is automatically saved, using the starting point and destination...
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Note: You must be moving . For definitions of data field settings, refer to accurately update and show your heading. Show/Hide Bug Indicator-toggles between showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are from your destination with ... for the compass to page 173 of the "Appendix." Like the Map Page, the Compass Page features user-selectable data fields on the compass ring). GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 93 Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to steer "bug" on the outside of the compass ring. When the...
Note: You must be moving . For definitions of data field settings, refer to accurately update and show your heading. Show/Hide Bug Indicator-toggles between showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are from your destination with ... for the compass to page 173 of the "Appendix." Like the Map Page, the Compass Page features user-selectable data fields on the compass ring). GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 93 Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to steer "bug" on the outside of the compass ring. When the...
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... tide station from the list, and press Enter. Use the ROCKER to the current time, press Menu, and select Stop Moving Cursor. The list is updated with the chart shown, press Menu, and select Move Cursor. 2. The Tide tab appears again showing the tide chart for the date you entered or... dates. 3. To return to highlight the Date field. Scroll the chart right to view the next day or left to view the previous day. 110 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations. 2. The Tide Station Information Page opens. 4. Then press down to start pointer mode to ...
... tide station from the list, and press Enter. Use the ROCKER to the current time, press Menu, and select Stop Moving Cursor. The list is updated with the chart shown, press Menu, and select Move Cursor. 2. The Tide tab appears again showing the tide chart for the date you entered or... dates. 3. To return to highlight the Date field. Scroll the chart right to view the next day or left to view the previous day. 110 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations. 2. The Tide Station Information Page opens. 4. Then press down to start pointer mode to ...
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..., highlight the box next to specify the magnetic variation at Power-up , remove the check mark from the box. 120 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual You must update the magnetic variation as your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. This feature can be helpful if your ...show this setting can result in the Magnetic Variation field if you to enter information, such as your present location. Press Enter to update this information at start up . Grid provides headings based on a true north reference. To hide the welcome information at your location ...
..., highlight the box next to specify the magnetic variation at Power-up , remove the check mark from the box. 120 GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual You must update the magnetic variation as your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. This feature can be helpful if your ...show this setting can result in the Magnetic Variation field if you to enter information, such as your present location. Press Enter to update this information at start up . Grid provides headings based on a true north reference. To hide the welcome information at your location ...
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... government agency in other countries), which is not making connection with 30 being broadcast from the DGPS site. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning-the unit is automatically scanning...GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 123 Press Menu. 2. The SNR range is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to 30 dB, with DGPS receiver. When the unit is 0 dB to Noise Ratio) and Distance fields show data, based on the signal being the best. For DGPS transmitter problems or to find the most updated...
... government agency in other countries), which is not making connection with 30 being broadcast from the DGPS site. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning-the unit is automatically scanning...GPSMAP 396 Owner's Manual 123 Press Menu. 2. The SNR range is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to 30 dB, with DGPS receiver. When the unit is 0 dB to Noise Ratio) and Distance fields show data, based on the signal being the best. For DGPS transmitter problems or to find the most updated...