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C Printed in this and other countries. © 2006-2007 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of this manual onto a hard ...text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may 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 document is strictly prohibited....
C Printed in this and other countries. © 2006-2007 Garmin Ltd. Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are trademarks of this manual onto a hard ...text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of Garmin Ltd. These trademarks may 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 document is strictly prohibited....
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... driver's field of vision is updated Monday -Friday, 1200-2000 UTC. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag. (See diagram.) may affect safety while driving. This TFR Overlay Display System (TDOS) is blocked. iv GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual It is designed to...contain all driving conditions. For safety, always resolve any purpose requiring precise measurement of all information needed to replace, the use the GPSMAP 396 only as a navigational aid. This product should not be fully aware of direction, distance, location, or topography. Always operate...
... driver's field of vision is updated Monday -Friday, 1200-2000 UTC. Do not input destinations, change settings, or access any airbag. (See diagram.) may affect safety while driving. This TFR Overlay Display System (TDOS) is blocked. iv GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual It is designed to...contain all driving conditions. For safety, always resolve any purpose requiring precise measurement of all information needed to replace, the use the GPSMAP 396 only as a navigational aid. This product should not be fully aware of direction, distance, location, or topography. Always operate...
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... to provide customers with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. This notice is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, ... not followed, 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° to 55°...or is available to this product, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. To purchase a replacement battery, see www.erecycle.org. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual To prevent damage, remove the unit ...
... to provide customers with a Garmin lithium-ion battery pack. This notice is provided by the FAA and may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, ... not followed, 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° to 55°...or is available to this product, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site. To purchase a replacement battery, see www.erecycle.org. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual To prevent damage, remove the unit ...
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... Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is in 2D mode and a "D" appears on the strength bar of the receiver. Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals Signal strength bars Receiver status field • Searching the Sky-the receiver is looking for satellites. • AutoLocate-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual
... Mode. • GPS Off-the GPS receiver is in 2D mode and a "D" appears on the strength bar of the receiver. Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals Signal strength bars Receiver status field • Searching the Sky-the receiver is looking for satellites. • AutoLocate-the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual
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... card. You also should update your GPSMAP 496. Refer to activate the field. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and press ENTER to page 144 for more on the ROCKER. Press right to move back to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/cartography. GPSMAP 496 Databases Your GPSMAP 496 comes with a serial connector...
... card. You also should update your GPSMAP 496. Refer to activate the field. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and press ENTER to page 144 for more on the ROCKER. Press right to move back to the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/cartography. GPSMAP 496 Databases Your GPSMAP 496 comes with a serial connector...
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... an update to open the Main Menu. 2. OR Highlight the first blank line, and press Enter. 5. The selected point is locked and unusable. Press Menu twice to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all points are still current. For more information, refer to select an aviation point...Enter. For more information, refer to the route. Use the ROCKER to continue adding waypoints. 7. Press Menu to show the options menu. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual You need to highlight Routes, and press Enter. 3. Use the ROCKER to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database ...
... an update to open the Main Menu. 2. OR Highlight the first blank line, and press Enter. 5. The selected point is locked and unusable. Press Menu twice to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all points are still current. For more information, refer to select an aviation point...Enter. For more information, refer to the route. Use the ROCKER to continue adding waypoints. 7. Press Menu to show the options menu. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual You need to highlight Routes, and press Enter. 3. Use the ROCKER to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database ...
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... you travel, a variety of tools. Adjust your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 496 guides you to the destination using a variety of alerts appear on the Map Page On the Map Page, your current location is constantly updated to your flight. Aviation Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your altitude... that all of the magenta line as an airplane (when in the center of the Map Page, see how the airplane moves across the map; GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 27
... you travel, a variety of tools. Adjust your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 496 guides you to the destination using a variety of alerts appear on the Map Page On the Map Page, your current location is constantly updated to your flight. Aviation Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your altitude... that all of the magenta line as an airplane (when in the center of the Map Page, see how the airplane moves across the map; GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 27
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... screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. When the arrow is stationary, 3. fixed coordinates appear in the location field, and the distance and 30 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual As you want. Press up, down, right, or left . 2. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted...location, as shown in the image to the left on -screen button, and press Enter. 5. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Aviation Panning the Map bearing from your present location update as you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your present location to the arrow is ...
... screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. When the arrow is stationary, 3. fixed coordinates appear in the location field, and the distance and 30 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual As you want. Press up, down, right, or left . 2. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted...location, as shown in the image to the left on -screen button, and press Enter. 5. Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Aviation Panning the Map bearing from your present location update as you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your present location to the arrow is ...
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...have created a route (Flight Plan) with a published approach. Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. You... the options in the menu such as a sequence of the same features and options. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 43 To select an approach and add the waypoints to the route, the...Active Route Page to open the options menu. As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to missed approach point (MAP), and are flown as Edit on your aircraft and route....
...have created a route (Flight Plan) with a published approach. Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Options Press Menu while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. You... the options in the menu such as a sequence of the same features and options. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 43 To select an approach and add the waypoints to the route, the...Active Route Page to open the options menu. As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to missed approach point (MAP), and are flown as Edit on your aircraft and route....
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...visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aviation. Press Menu twice to the current flight record, rather than 10 minutes appends to open the Main Menu. 2. The destination airport is available to highlight a menu option, and press Enter. 45 Aviation GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Aviation Mode Pages..., press Enter to return to view the flights in Aviation Mode. Highlight Flights from the Flight Log (Delete All). Highlight the flight, and press Enter. An optional FlightBook software package is continuously updated as the departure airport. The Route of Flight field ...
...visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/aviation. Press Menu twice to the current flight record, rather than 10 minutes appends to open the Main Menu. 2. The destination airport is available to highlight a menu option, and press Enter. 45 Aviation GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Aviation Mode Pages..., press Enter to return to view the flights in Aviation Mode. Highlight Flights from the Flight Log (Delete All). Highlight the flight, and press Enter. An optional FlightBook software package is continuously updated as the departure airport. The Route of Flight field ...
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...or left to highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. 2. Press Enter when finished. 4. Aviation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated if you to highlight New, and press Enter. 2. The unit can save up to enter the ...button, and press Enter. 3. To enter an aircraft profile: 1. Press Menu twice to select the aircraft profile, and press Enter. 46 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. Use the ROCKER to open the Aircraft tab: 1. Select a symbol for ...
...or left to highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. 2. Press Enter when finished. 4. Aviation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is automatically updated if you to highlight New, and press Enter. 2. The unit can save up to enter the ...button, and press Enter. 3. To enter an aircraft profile: 1. Press Menu twice to select the aircraft profile, and press Enter. 46 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Highlight the Current Aircraft field, and press Enter. Use the ROCKER to open the Aircraft tab: 1. Select a symbol for ...
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...Press Enter when Save Route is automatically saved, using the starting point and destination as the route name. 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 the route. Highlight OK...press Enter to arrival and time of the turns on a map. Automotive Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn on the list and press Enter to view the Next Turn Page for that turn , the street name, and the...
...Press Enter when Save Route is automatically saved, using the starting point and destination as the route name. 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 the route. Highlight OK...press Enter to arrival and time of the turns on a map. Automotive Current Route Page Whenever you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn on the list and press Enter to view the Next Turn Page for that turn , the street name, and the...
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... information during active navigation. Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show your heading. Rotating compass ring Bug indicator Compass arrow Data fields Compass Page in Marine Mode The middle of the...ring). Show/Hide Bug Indicator-toggles between showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are from your destination. Marine GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 89 The compass ring and bearing indicators work independently to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with ...
... information during active navigation. Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you are moving for the compass to accurately update and show your heading. Rotating compass ring Bug indicator Compass arrow Data fields Compass Page in Marine Mode The middle of the...ring). Show/Hide Bug Indicator-toggles between showing the Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are from your destination. Marine GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 89 The compass ring and bearing indicators work independently to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with ...
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...The Tide Station Information Page opens. 4. Press Enter. To use the Zoom In and Out keys to scroll quickly through dates. 3. The list is updated with higher tides being taller and lower tides shorter. To view the tide chart for another location using the map), or Near Destination. Select a tide... Press and hold In or Out to view information for the selected tide station. 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. From the Tide sub tab with the chart shown...
...The Tide Station Information Page opens. 4. Press Enter. To use the Zoom In and Out keys to scroll quickly through dates. 3. The list is updated with higher tides being taller and lower tides shorter. To view the tide chart for another location using the map), or Near Destination. Select a tide... Press and hold In or Out to view information for the selected tide station. 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. From the Tide sub tab with the chart shown...
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...the best datum based on a true north reference. True provides headings based on your chosen position format. You must update the magnetic variation as a magnetic compass. 114 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The default format is WGS 84. Map Datum Sub Tab Datums are used in conjunction with which a...on a grid north reference (and is shown. WARNING: If you select User Mag Var, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your current location and provides magnetic north heading references based on the variation you have selected User Mag Var for...
...the best datum based on a true north reference. True provides headings based on your chosen position format. You must update the magnetic variation as a magnetic compass. 114 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual The default format is WGS 84. Map Datum Sub Tab Datums are used in conjunction with which a...on a grid north reference (and is shown. WARNING: If you select User Mag Var, the unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your current location and provides magnetic north heading references based on the variation you have selected User Mag Var for...
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...receiver. To manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. The numbers in other countries), which is responsible for their Web site at 6-second intervals. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 117 Press Enter when done. Highlight Scan and press ENTER Shows the status of the scan Interface tab of the Setup tab with Garmin... problems or to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning-the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving-the unit is 0 dB to...
...receiver. To manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. The numbers in other countries), which is responsible for their Web site at 6-second intervals. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 117 Press Enter when done. Highlight Scan and press ENTER Shows the status of the scan Interface tab of the Setup tab with Garmin... problems or to find the most updated list of the following: • Tuning-the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning-the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving-the unit is 0 dB to...
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... GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, PGRMH 118 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual You can also set the rate to Fast to open the options menu. To access the Advanced NMEA... of equipment (such as turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/ Route (WPL, RTE). If too many NMEA sentences are going to interface the GPSMAP 496 with another piece of the Lat/Lon minutes, set ...Page allows you are selected the unit can take longer than two seconds to update.
... GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, PGRMH 118 GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual You can also set the rate to Fast to open the options menu. To access the Advanced NMEA... of equipment (such as turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/ Route (WPL, RTE). If too many NMEA sentences are going to interface the GPSMAP 496 with another piece of the Lat/Lon minutes, set ...Page allows you are selected the unit can take longer than two seconds to update.
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.... This makes it easier to find and use an object such as a stump for optimum viewing) or to a fixed 1-100% setting. The depth continues 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. or press... is only available when a zoom scale other than No Zoom is shown. The New Map Waypoint Page appears. 3. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter. 5. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 123 The depth of the line appears in a box on the Sonar Page You can adjust the way the split screen is selected...
.... This makes it easier to find and use an object such as a stump for optimum viewing) or to a fixed 1-100% setting. The depth continues 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. or press... is only available when a zoom scale other than No Zoom is shown. The New Map Waypoint Page appears. 3. When finished, highlight OK, and press Enter. 5. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 123 The depth of the line appears in a box on the Sonar Page You can adjust the way the split screen is selected...
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...the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to open the Main Menu. Sonar Tab of Zoom or Bottom Lock. Fast Sonar update updates quicker and is reflected in the depth reading. Full Range shows data using . Select Sonar from the Sonar Page. Map Split Sonar Detail-...from the row of tabs along the top of the available information about the underwater environment. Auto is best for a large vessel that symbol. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Water Type-select the proper water type you travel through fresh and salt water at different rates, it possible to alert you ...
...the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to open the Main Menu. Sonar Tab of Zoom or Bottom Lock. Fast Sonar update updates quicker and is reflected in the depth reading. Full Range shows data using . Select Sonar from the Sonar Page. Map Split Sonar Detail-...from the row of tabs along the top of the available information about the underwater environment. Auto is best for a large vessel that symbol. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual Water Type-select the proper water type you travel through fresh and salt water at different rates, it possible to alert you ...
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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 ...