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...which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 496, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Introduction > About This Manual This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a ... any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. It may result in minor injury or property damage. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of Garmin GPS and full-featured built-in death or...
...which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 496, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Introduction > About This Manual This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a ... any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. It may result in minor injury or property damage. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of Garmin GPS and full-featured built-in death or...
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... i Warnings iv Battery Warnings v Important Information v Care Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 496 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 496 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 496 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...
... i Warnings iv Battery Warnings v Important Information v Care Information vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Charging the GPSMAP 496 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 496 3 Getting Satellite Signals 4 Learning About the Keypad 7 Using the GPSMAP 496 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...
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...under weather cap This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is up (as shown here) to receive satellite signals. Be sure the antenna is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in -one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-...necessary. Getting Started Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview The GPSMAP 496 is an all-in City Navigator basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with backlighting Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Detachable GPS antenna collapses for storage.
...under weather cap This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is up (as shown here) to receive satellite signals. Be sure the antenna is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in -one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-...necessary. Getting Started Getting Started > Unit Overview Unit Overview The GPSMAP 496 is an all-in City Navigator basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with backlighting Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Detachable GPS antenna collapses for storage.
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...Any time you to manually enter your altitude. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Refer to page 139 for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can lose satellite signals due to north up or track up. The GPS receiver can take longer than normal to initialize and...-enables EGNOS capability. Use the ROCKER to "Learning about GPS, refer to highlight GPS. When in Aviation Mode, you can show as different from such items as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your location on the GPS tab to interference from where you to enter a new location...
...Any time you to manually enter your altitude. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Refer to page 139 for more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can lose satellite signals due to north up or track up. The GPS receiver can take longer than normal to initialize and...-enables EGNOS capability. Use the ROCKER to "Learning about GPS, refer to highlight GPS. When in Aviation Mode, you can show as different from such items as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your location on the GPS tab to interference from where you to enter a new location...
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... the current destination (such as communication frequency and runway data). • While in Automotive Mode, press and hold to switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes. QUIT Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the screen from ...Aviation Mode to show the Next Turn Page and announce the next turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume. ENTER/MARK Key • Press to select a highlighted option, initiate entry, and then confirm. • Press and hold to turn . GPSMAP 496...
... the current destination (such as communication frequency and runway data). • While in Automotive Mode, press and hold to switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes. QUIT Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the screen from ...Aviation Mode to show the Next Turn Page and announce the next turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume. ENTER/MARK Key • Press to select a highlighted option, initiate entry, and then confirm. • Press and hold to turn . GPSMAP 496...
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...to highlight a button and press ENTER to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 Using the GPSMAP 496 This section explains how to enter and select information with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Moving the highlight to a given location ... you are directed to press a key, you select Restore Defaults. The location of the list is controlled by the ROCKER. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. Scroll Bar-when viewing a list of items too long to show on a page where...
...to highlight a button and press ENTER to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 Using the GPSMAP 496 This section explains how to enter and select information with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Moving the highlight to a given location ... you are directed to press a key, you select Restore Defaults. The location of the list is controlled by the ROCKER. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. Scroll Bar-when viewing a list of items too long to show on a page where...
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...the speed in the same increments. 2. Enter the airport code using the map: 1. To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the GPS tab options menu. Press left or right on the ROCKER to open the options menu. 3. Refer to change heading. 3. Press the IN and OUT...To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Press MENU twice, and highlight GPS from . You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to the location on the ROCKER to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Press down on the map you can also select a New ...
...the speed in the same increments. 2. Enter the airport code using the map: 1. To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the GPS tab options menu. Press left or right on the ROCKER to open the options menu. 3. Refer to change heading. 3. Press the IN and OUT...To enter a New Location using the ROCKER. Press MENU twice, and highlight GPS from . You can enter a New Location and New Altitude to the location on the ROCKER to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). 12 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Press down on the map you can also select a New ...
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...page, such as the Map Page, as shown in Aviation Mode appears below. The main pages are linked together in Aviation Mode > Aviation Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In Aviation Mode Aviation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 496 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. Map... Page Terrain Page Panel Page Active Route Page Position Data Page To switch usage modes: 1. To view the options menu for the GPSMAP 496. Aviation Mode features five main pages: Map Page, Terrain Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. An example of...
...page, such as the Map Page, as shown in Aviation Mode appears below. The main pages are linked together in Aviation Mode > Aviation Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In Aviation Mode Aviation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 496 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. Map... Page Terrain Page Panel Page Active Route Page Position Data Page To switch usage modes: 1. To view the options menu for the GPSMAP 496. Aviation Mode features five main pages: Map Page, Terrain Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. An example of...
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... or navaid: 1. Press up and down to change the highlighted character and right to move to enter the search word. Go To Page: Aviation Tab 14 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual In Marine or Automotive Mode, pressing Direct To shows the Navigate menu, which allows you can Show Details, Select Approach, Select ...tab of the Go To Page to show the Go To Page. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 496 shows database entries with the same characters you have entered to show the Aviation tab. 2. Press ENTER when the point is currently in use, holding Direct To down on the tab...
... or navaid: 1. Press up and down to change the highlighted character and right to move to enter the search word. Go To Page: Aviation Tab 14 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual In Marine or Automotive Mode, pressing Direct To shows the Navigate menu, which allows you can Show Details, Select Approach, Select ...tab of the Go To Page to show the Go To Page. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 496 shows database entries with the same characters you have entered to show the Aviation tab. 2. Press ENTER when the point is currently in use, holding Direct To down on the tab...
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...and press ENTER. OR Use the ROCKER to open the options menu. A course is handy for your present location to the selected destination. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 15 Press MENU to highlight Show Details, and press ENTER. A new screen appears showing sub tabs along the top of ... recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press Direct To 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 retrieving airport information, such ...
...and press ENTER. OR Use the ROCKER to open the options menu. A course is handy for your present location to the selected destination. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 15 Press MENU to highlight Show Details, and press ENTER. A new screen appears showing sub tabs along the top of ... recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press Direct To 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 retrieving airport information, such ...
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...frequency: 1. When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use the ROCKER to the Comm Information Page, press ENTER. 16 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Then press up or down on the Airport Details Page provides a list of Details Page 3. Viewing Frequency Restrictions The ... like to scroll through available runways and approaches. Highlight Show Map, and press Enter to view the item on your GPSMAP 496. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct To Airport Tab of communication frequencies for that the frequency has usage restrictions. Some frequencies are...
...frequency: 1. When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use the ROCKER to the Comm Information Page, press ENTER. 16 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Then press up or down on the Airport Details Page provides a list of Details Page 3. Viewing Frequency Restrictions The ... like to scroll through available runways and approaches. Highlight Show Map, and press Enter to view the item on your GPSMAP 496. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct To Airport Tab of communication frequencies for that the frequency has usage restrictions. Some frequencies are...
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... alerts provided); VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacons)-nearest 15; INT (Intersection)-nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance. bearing, distance, and frequency. Aviation Nearest Categories In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contain the following information: Airport-nearest 15; identifier, bearing, and distance. name, bearing, and distance. Airspace-up to ... Show Arrows (or Show Bearing) and Set Airport Criteria. identifier, bearing, and distance. bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (for duplex operations). name, GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 17
... alerts provided); VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacons)-nearest 15; INT (Intersection)-nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance. bearing, distance, and frequency. Aviation Nearest Categories In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contain the following information: Airport-nearest 15; identifier, bearing, and distance. name, bearing, and distance. Airspace-up to ... Show Arrows (or Show Bearing) and Set Airport Criteria. identifier, bearing, and distance. bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (for duplex operations). name, GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 17
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...perform that action, such as your destination: 1. Press Nearest to view airport information. 3. You can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 496 guide you to the closest point to entry (when applicable), and status. The corresponding information page appears. Press Enter when Go To is ...Go To Page opens for the selected point. To select the nearest airport as Show Map or Go To. 18 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Select the sub tab. 2. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point time to land. Press Nrst. 2. To select a nearby point as Your ...
...perform that action, such as your destination: 1. Press Nearest to view airport information. 3. You can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 496 guide you to the closest point to entry (when applicable), and status. The corresponding information page appears. Press Enter when Go To is ...Go To Page opens for the selected point. To select the nearest airport as Show Map or Go To. 18 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Select the sub tab. 2. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point time to land. Press Nrst. 2. To select a nearby point as Your ...
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...more. The closest communication point is listed (by identifier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are within two nautical miles of the airspace. To view additional communication ... but not projected to show nearby airspace information in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point 4. Near & Ahead-you inside the airspace. Aviation Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to...an airspace alert appears, press NRST to open the Nearest Pages. 2. ARTCC Tab GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 19 For duplex operation, the corresponding VOR is shown first, with sectorized...
...more. The closest communication point is listed (by identifier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are within two nautical miles of the airspace. To view additional communication ... but not projected to show nearby airspace information in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point 4. Near & Ahead-you inside the airspace. Aviation Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to...an airspace alert appears, press NRST to open the Nearest Pages. 2. ARTCC Tab GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 19 For duplex operation, the corresponding VOR is shown first, with sectorized...
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... frequency for the airspace, select the Frequencies button, and press Enter. Nearest Pages: Airspace Tab 20 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual To return to the Nearest Pages, select the OK button, and press Enter. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you are already viewing...
... frequency for the airspace, select the Frequencies button, and press Enter. Nearest Pages: Airspace Tab 20 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual To return to the Nearest Pages, select the OK button, and press Enter. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you are already viewing...
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..., and press Enter. 6. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 21 Hard Only-shows only runways with a surface type and sufficient runway length you want. With the runway surface field highlighted, press Enter. Use the ROCKER to include private airports and heliports in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby ...1. In an emergency, a short runway is still typically preferable to enter a specific length for runway surface and minimum runway length. Aviation Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to filter out airports that otherwise would be alerted to a...
..., and press Enter. 6. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 21 Hard Only-shows only runways with a surface type and sufficient runway length you want. With the runway surface field highlighted, press Enter. Use the ROCKER to include private airports and heliports in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby ...1. In an emergency, a short runway is still typically preferable to enter a specific length for runway surface and minimum runway length. Aviation Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to filter out airports that otherwise would be alerted to a...
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Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Selecting an Approach Caution: The approaches provided in the Route tab. The GPSMAP 496 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as described in the GPSMAP 496. The original route is available in the steps to the right. • From ...on the Go To Page, as a primary source of waypoints for the selected approach. Keep in mind that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (usually from the window, and press Enter. You can select an...
Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Selecting an Approach Caution: The approaches provided in the Route tab. The GPSMAP 496 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as described in the GPSMAP 496. The original route is available in the steps to the right. • From ...on the Go To Page, as a primary source of waypoints for the selected approach. Keep in mind that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (usually from the window, and press Enter. You can select an...
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If you navigate to the FAF. 23 Aviation option, the GPSMAP 496 creates a straight-line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach The GPSMAP 496 provides no guidance to the FAF. Caution: Steep Turns are established on this final approach course. Load the approach only ...by air traffic control. Understanding Vectors The Vectors? option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you select Yes, the GPSMAP 496 creates an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. OR Open the Active Route Page. Press Direct To to show...
If you navigate to the FAF. 23 Aviation option, the GPSMAP 496 creates a straight-line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach The GPSMAP 496 provides no guidance to the FAF. Caution: Steep Turns are established on this final approach course. Load the approach only ...by air traffic control. Understanding Vectors The Vectors? option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you select Yes, the GPSMAP 496 creates an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. OR Open the Active Route Page. Press Direct To to show...
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... Land Points, and press Enter. Press Menu to show the location on the map, or select OK to return to the search results list. 24 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Refer to page 53 for the category, and press Enter. 6. For example, you can find points on the land and then create a turn... the options menu. To Find Land Points: 1. Select Show Map to show the Go To Page. 2. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding Points on Land Finding Points on Land To take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 496, you can find a restaurant to eat dinner at when you land.
... Land Points, and press Enter. Press Menu to show the location on the map, or select OK to return to the search results list. 24 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Refer to page 53 for the category, and press Enter. 6. For example, you can find points on the land and then create a turn... the options menu. To Find Land Points: 1. Select Show Map to show the Go To Page. 2. Aviation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding Points on Land Finding Points on Land To take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 496, you can find a restaurant to eat dinner at when you land.
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... press Enter. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 25 Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the location you record and store in Aviation Mode > Marking a Waypoint To mark a selected location as a Waypoint 4. You must have a valid 2D or 3D satellite fix to view your satellite receiver status. Press... press and release Enter/Mark to open the Map Page. 2. To save as a waypoint. 3. Press Menu twice and open the GPS tab to mark your GPSMAP 496. Press the Enter/Mark to capture your present location: 1. Saving the Selected Item as a waypoint: 1. To mark your present location...
... press Enter. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 25 Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the location you record and store in Aviation Mode > Marking a Waypoint To mark a selected location as a Waypoint 4. You must have a valid 2D or 3D satellite fix to view your satellite receiver status. Press... press and release Enter/Mark to open the Map Page. 2. To save as a waypoint. 3. Press Menu twice and open the GPS tab to mark your GPSMAP 496. Press the Enter/Mark to capture your present location: 1. Saving the Selected Item as a waypoint: 1. To mark your present location...