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...notify any purpose without the express prior written consent of this and other Garmin products. or its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not...provided herein, no part of Garmin. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of Garmin. © 2006-2007 Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may ...
...notify any purpose without the express prior written consent of this and other Garmin products. or its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this manual may not...provided herein, no part of Garmin. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of Garmin. © 2006-2007 Garmin Ltd. Garmin hereby grants permission to change without the express permission of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may ...
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...obstacle data only as an aid Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not • The unit is updated Monday -Friday, 1200-2000 UTC. Minimize the amount of the unit's controls while driving. COMFIRM DATA ACCURACY THROUGH ALTERNATE SOURCES AT OTHER TIMES...; situational awareness. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be used to obstruct the driver's view of deployment. iv GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that Do not place in the unit only to facilitate, not to provide ...
...obstacle data only as an aid Do not mount in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not • The unit is updated Monday -Friday, 1200-2000 UTC. Minimize the amount of the unit's controls while driving. COMFIRM DATA ACCURACY THROUGH ALTERNATE SOURCES AT OTHER TIMES...; situational awareness. Do not become distracted by the unit while driving, and always be used to obstruct the driver's view of deployment. iv GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that Do not place in the unit only to facilitate, not to provide ...
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... the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual ... This notice is available to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS...ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may not be updated outside of the following temperature range: -4° to 140°F...
... the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. In some inaccurate or incomplete data. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual ... This notice is available to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. Virtually all data sources contain some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS...ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may not be updated outside of the following temperature range: -4° to 140°F...
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...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 Reception-the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix. GPSMAP 496 Owner's ...Manual "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS • Green signal strength bar-the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. calculated. Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator • Acquiring Satellites-the receiver is looking...
...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 Reception-the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix. GPSMAP 496 Owner's ...Manual "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS • Green signal strength bar-the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. calculated. Sky view GPS Page Power source indicator • Acquiring Satellites-the receiver is looking...
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...Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your Jeppesen database to page 144 for more on the ROCKER. If there are on the ROCKER to activate the field. 2. Refer to use the most character field and press left -most current data. You also should update your GPSMAP 496.... Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 To enter data in City Navigator street and points of interest mapping, Jeppesen® database, Obstacle database, ...
...Garmin data cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your Jeppesen database to page 144 for more on the ROCKER. If there are on the ROCKER to activate the field. 2. Refer to use the most character field and press left -most current data. You also should update your GPSMAP 496.... Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 To enter data in City Navigator street and points of interest mapping, Jeppesen® database, Obstacle database, ...
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Note: After you perform an update to the route. OR Highlight the first blank...aviation point in the list. If there is automatically saved to "Creating Routes" beginning on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. Press Menu to the route. Enter the ID, Facility name, or city. 26 6. The selected point is then saved for immediate use . GPSMAP 496...ROCKER to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points. Use the ROCKER to select an aviation point. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you want to highlight Routes, and press Enter....
Note: After you perform an update to the route. OR Highlight the first blank...aviation point in the list. If there is automatically saved to "Creating Routes" beginning on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. Press Menu to the route. Enter the ID, Facility name, or city. 26 6. The selected point is then saved for immediate use . GPSMAP 496...ROCKER to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points. Use the ROCKER to select an aviation point. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you want to highlight Routes, and press Enter....
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...airplane moves across the map; Alerts As you to the destination using a variety of tools. Aviation Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 496 guides you travel, a variety of alerts appear on your current page, such as Airspace, ... a new route with the Terrain Page. Also, you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans (routes) in Aviation Mode). If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in Aviation Mode > Following your unit are directly on top of the page to...
...airplane moves across the map; Alerts As you to the destination using a variety of tools. Aviation Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 496 guides you travel, a variety of alerts appear on your current page, such as Airspace, ... a new route with the Terrain Page. Also, you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans (routes) in Aviation Mode). If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in Aviation Mode > Following your unit are directly on top of the page to...
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..., and the distance and 30 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual When you want. When the arrow is shown in pan mode, the arrow stays centered on the type of the Information Page or Waypoint Page. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Aviation Panning the Map bearing from your present location update as shown in the image to...
..., and the distance and 30 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual When you want. When the arrow is shown in pan mode, the arrow stays centered on the type of the Information Page or Waypoint Page. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Aviation Panning the Map bearing from your present location update as shown in the image to...
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... You need to enter information about your needs. Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS ...As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to select the final course segment of a published approach, replacing the final destination airport in Aviation or Marine Mode, the Active Route Page shows... Aviation Active Route Page Whenever you start a route (flight plan) or initiate a Go To while in a Go To or route with the sequence of waypoints for the selected approach. GPSMAP 496 Owner...
... You need to enter information about your needs. Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS ...As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to select the final course segment of a published approach, replacing the final destination airport in Aviation or Marine Mode, the Active Route Page shows... Aviation Active Route Page Whenever you start a route (flight plan) or initiate a Go To while in a Go To or route with the sequence of waypoints for the selected approach. GPSMAP 496 Owner...
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... option, and press Enter. 45 Aviation Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any listed entry in the log to view additional information. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Aviation Mode Pages > Flight Log To ..., including date, route of altitude. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aviation. Viewing the Flight Log Recording begins when your last flight. Highlight the ... This resets if you depart the airport. An optional FlightBook software package is continuously updated as the departure airport. The Route of your speed exceeds 30 knots and you...
... option, and press Enter. 45 Aviation Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any listed entry in the log to view additional information. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Aviation Mode Pages > Flight Log To ..., including date, route of altitude. For details about FlightBook, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aviation. Viewing the Flight Log Recording begins when your last flight. Highlight the ... This resets if you depart the airport. An optional FlightBook software package is continuously updated as the departure airport. The Route of your speed exceeds 30 knots and you...
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... GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. Select a symbol for your aircraft to change the data fields on the Route Review Page. From the Aircraft Profile tab, use the ROCKER to highlight New, and press Enter. 2. Aviation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated...
... GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. Select a symbol for your aircraft to change the data fields on the Route Review Page. From the Aircraft Profile tab, use the ROCKER to highlight New, and press Enter. 2. Aviation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated...
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... or down. Press Enter when Save Route is automatically saved, using the starting point and destination as the route name. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 67 As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 496 in a different layouts. Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Current Route Page Next Turn Page Current Route Page You can save... route is highlighted. Highlight OK and press Enter to complete saving the route. Automotive Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
... or down. Press Enter when Save Route is automatically saved, using the starting point and destination as the route name. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 67 As you have started a route in the GPSMAP 496 in a different layouts. Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Current Route Page Next Turn Page Current Route Page You can save... route is highlighted. Highlight OK and press Enter to complete saving the route. Automotive Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
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... The right side of the compass ring. When the Compass Page is also referred to as a CDI or Course Deviation Indicator. Marine GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 89 For definitions of the compass ring. The Course Pointer is open, press Menu to open the options menu. Show/Hide... middle of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground (track) while you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show additional information during active navigation. Rotating compass ring Bug indicator Compass arrow Data fields Compass Page in that shows your destination...
... The right side of the compass ring. When the Compass Page is also referred to as a CDI or Course Deviation Indicator. Marine GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 89 For definitions of the compass ring. The Course Pointer is open, press Menu to open the options menu. Show/Hide... middle of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground (track) while you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show additional information during active navigation. Rotating compass ring Bug indicator Compass arrow Data fields Compass Page in that shows your destination...
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... the Date field. Press and hold In or Out to view information for another date. Press Menu, highlight Use Current Date, and press Enter. 104 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The bottom of the page indicates the times with the ROCKER, and press Enter. To view a tide chart for another location using the.... Main Menu > Celestial Tab The tide curve shows as a shaded area, with the chart shown, highlight the On field, and press Enter. 2. The list is updated with your search requirements. 3. To use the Zoom In and Out keys to scroll quickly through dates. 3.
... the Date field. Press and hold In or Out to view information for another date. Press Menu, highlight Use Current Date, and press Enter. 104 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The bottom of the page indicates the times with the ROCKER, and press Enter. To view a tide chart for another location using the.... Main Menu > Celestial Tab The tide curve shows as a shaded area, with the chart shown, highlight the On field, and press Enter. 2. The list is updated with your search requirements. 3. To use the Zoom In and Out keys to scroll quickly through dates. 3.
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... your present location. WARNING: If you select User Mag Var, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your chosen position format. Failure to update this guide for more information about location formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery and Mapping.... When in which you are not actual maps built in the Magnetic Variation field if you enter. You must update the magnetic variation as a magnetic compass. 114 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The default setting is shown. You should only change the location format or map datum if you...
... your present location. WARNING: If you select User Mag Var, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your chosen position format. Failure to update this guide for more information about location formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery and Mapping.... When in which you are not actual maps built in the Magnetic Variation field if you enter. You must update the magnetic variation as a magnetic compass. 114 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The default setting is shown. You should only change the location format or map datum if you...
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...or bit rate. The Distance may or may not show data. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to find the most updated list of the Setup tab with DGPS receiver. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 117 Highlight User, and press Enter. 3. When the unit is... receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. For DGPS transmitter problems or to highlight the Beacon ...
...or bit rate. The Distance may or may not show data. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to find the most updated list of the Setup tab with DGPS receiver. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 117 Highlight User, and press Enter. 3. When the unit is... receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. For DGPS transmitter problems or to highlight the Beacon ...
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...IDs to output a minimum number of equipment (such as turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/ Route (WPL, RTE). Select NMEA In/NMEA Out. ...seconds to update. Press Menu twice to open the options menu. Use the ROCKER to select Setup from the row of the Lat/Lon minutes, set to output NMEA data. GPSMAP 496 NMEA ..., GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, PGRMH 118 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Main Menu > Setup Tab Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you to set the ...
...IDs to output a minimum number of equipment (such as turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/ Route (WPL, RTE). Select NMEA In/NMEA Out. ...seconds to update. Press Menu twice to open the options menu. Use the ROCKER to select Setup from the row of the Lat/Lon minutes, set to output NMEA data. GPSMAP 496 NMEA ..., GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, PGRMH 118 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Main Menu > Setup Tab Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you to set the ...
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Depth Line-adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to update while the screen pauses, but the unit does not show any new sonar data until the vertical width line shows, then press Enter. 4. When setting ... Enter. When using the ROCKER until the Sonar Page resumes scrolling. The depth continues to show the pointer (arrow) to a fixed 1-100% setting. Press Enter. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 123 Noise Reject-helps filter unwanted noise from the Sonar Page. Resizing the Split Screen You can adjust the way the split screen...
Depth Line-adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to update while the screen pauses, but the unit does not show any new sonar data until the vertical width line shows, then press Enter. 4. When setting ... Enter. When using the ROCKER until the Sonar Page resumes scrolling. The depth continues to show the pointer (arrow) to a fixed 1-100% setting. Press Enter. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 123 Noise Reject-helps filter unwanted noise from the Sonar Page. Resizing the Split Screen You can adjust the way the split screen...
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...offset for lownoise water deeper than 50 feet. Water Type-select the proper water type you are using. Fast Sonar update updates quicker and is not tracking the bottom. Enter a positive number to that the unit is recommended for a keel....symbol. If the unit is unable to track the bottom for shallow water or high-noise areas, has a slower screen update, and is also possible to enter a negative number to measure depth from the Sonar Page. Full Range shows data using ... that you are using the Range setting of the Sonar Page, regardless of water. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual
...offset for lownoise water deeper than 50 feet. Water Type-select the proper water type you are using. Fast Sonar update updates quicker and is not tracking the bottom. Enter a positive number to that the unit is recommended for a keel....symbol. If the unit is unable to track the bottom for shallow water or high-noise areas, has a slower screen update, and is also possible to enter a negative number to measure depth from the Sonar Page. Full Range shows data using ... that you are using the Range setting of the Sonar Page, regardless of water. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual
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...GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Range: 5°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°C) Power Battery: Battery Life: Source: Fuse: Rechargeable lithium-ion 7 to 15 hours based on the backlight usage 11-35 VDC 3AG-1.5 Amp Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver... Acquisition Times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate®) Update Rate: 5/second, continuous Accuracy GPS: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS ...
...GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Range: 5°F to 140°F (-15°C to 60°C) Power Battery: Battery Life: Source: Fuse: Rechargeable lithium-ion 7 to 15 hours based on the backlight usage 11-35 VDC 3AG-1.5 Amp Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver... Acquisition Times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx. 5 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate®) Update Rate: 5/second, continuous Accuracy GPS: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS ...