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...Fax 886/2.2642.9099 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All rights reserved. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be used without the express permission of this ...prohibited. © 2004-2007 Garmin Ltd. C Printed in any purpose without notice. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack...
...Fax 886/2.2642.9099 0808 2380000 (within the UK) Fax +44 (0) 870.8501251 All rights reserved. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be used without the express permission of this ...prohibited. © 2004-2007 Garmin Ltd. C Printed in any purpose without notice. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Tel. (913) 397.8200 or (800) 800.1020 Fax (913) 397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack...
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... information such as an overview of the unit features and how to install and use your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to avoid unsafe practices. 96/96C Owner's Manual About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to learn the operating...
... information such as an overview of the unit features and how to install and use your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to avoid unsafe practices. 96/96C Owner's Manual About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to learn the operating...
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Introduction > Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Warning iv Caution v Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast 4 Basic Operation 5 Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C 5 Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C 6 Status Bar 7 Changing Usage Modes 8 On-Screen Messages 8 How to Operate Unit Features 8 Selecting... The Pointer Page 68 Active Route Page 70 Position Data Page 73 The Map Setup Page 74 Obstacle Data 79 The Highway Page 82 ii 96/96C Owner's Manual
Introduction > Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i Manual Conventions i Warning iv Caution v Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C vi Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries 3 Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast 4 Basic Operation 5 Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C 5 Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C 6 Status Bar 7 Changing Usage Modes 8 On-Screen Messages 8 How to Operate Unit Features 8 Selecting... The Pointer Page 68 Active Route Page 70 Position Data Page 73 The Map Setup Page 74 Obstacle Data 79 The Highway Page 82 ii 96/96C Owner's Manual
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... 123 Accessories 124 What are Map Datums 125 What is Position Format 125 What is WAAS 126 What is Differential GPS (DGPS 126 Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C 129 Messages 130 Data Field Options 132 License Agreement and Warranty 134 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 137 Index 138...
... 123 Accessories 124 What are Map Datums 125 What is Position Format 125 What is WAAS 126 What is Differential GPS (DGPS 126 Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C 129 Messages 130 Data Field Options 132 License Agreement and Warranty 134 Declaration of Conformity (DoC 137 Index 138...
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... requiring prolonged use of the unit's controls while driving. charts. contain all available navigation sources, Do not place unsecured on the GPSMAP 96/96C to all information needed to navigate safely. This Notice is blocked. When navigating in a safe and legal manner before continuing ...an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use of authorized government field of all driving conditions. when possible. Official government charts and notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. iv 96/96C Owner's Manual If you have any questions...
... requiring prolonged use of the unit's controls while driving. charts. contain all available navigation sources, Do not place unsecured on the GPSMAP 96/96C to all information needed to navigate safely. This Notice is blocked. When navigating in a safe and legal manner before continuing ...an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use of authorized government field of all driving conditions. when possible. Official government charts and notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. iv 96/96C Owner's Manual If you have any questions...
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... cartography that is subject to changes which we identify in injury or property damage. Garmin does not take any responsibility for aircraft navigation. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for its accuracy and maintenance. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State...vehicles. This product should be incurred as a navigational aid. In some extent. Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is prohibitively expensive. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual The government's system is available to some countries, complete and accurate map information is...
... cartography that is subject to changes which we identify in injury or property damage. Garmin does not take any responsibility for aircraft navigation. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for its accuracy and maintenance. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State...vehicles. This product should be incurred as a navigational aid. In some extent. Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is prohibitively expensive. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual The government's system is available to some countries, complete and accurate map information is...
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Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of a car) as permanent damage can result. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged exposure to MapSource). It can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for 30...minutes. If these are retained in 1 meter of water for external power. Water Immersion The GPSMAP 96/96C is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to temperature extremes can cause damage to...
Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of a car) as permanent damage can result. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged exposure to MapSource). It can withstand immersion in the unit's memory without the need for 30...minutes. If these are retained in 1 meter of water for external power. Water Immersion The GPSMAP 96/96C is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to temperature extremes can cause damage to...
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Getting Started Unit Overview The GPSMAP 96/96C is an all-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen, a built-in -one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator- Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started >
Getting Started Unit Overview The GPSMAP 96/96C is an all-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen, a built-in -one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator- Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started >
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... a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual ENTER/MARK Key • Press and release to enter highlighted options, data or confirm on-screen messages. • Press and hold at any time to move through the main pages. • Press and hold for Nearest Airports (Aviation) Recent Finds (Automotive) or MOB (Marine) Mode. GPSMAP 96). POWER/BACKLIGHT...
... a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual ENTER/MARK Key • Press and release to enter highlighted options, data or confirm on-screen messages. • Press and hold at any time to move through the main pages. • Press and hold for Nearest Airports (Aviation) Recent Finds (Automotive) or MOB (Marine) Mode. GPSMAP 96). POWER/BACKLIGHT...
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... reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. To install batteries: 1. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull. 2. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries... Battery Compartment Cover Power/Data Cable Connector (Serial Port) (under weather cover) USB Connector (under weather cover) Carry Lanyard connection Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual
... reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. To install batteries: 1. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull. 2. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries... Battery Compartment Cover Power/Data Cable Connector (Serial Port) (under weather cover) USB Connector (under weather cover) Carry Lanyard connection Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual
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...): 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Getting Started > Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the backlight to decrease the contrast...
...): 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Getting Started > Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the backlight to decrease the contrast...
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... Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn off the GPSMAP 96/96C, press and hold the Power key. To acknowledge that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to situational awareness only. That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is...over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. Press and hold the POWER key again. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 96/96C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to acknowledge and show the Satellite Page. When the ...
... Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn off the GPSMAP 96/96C, press and hold the Power key. To acknowledge that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to situational awareness only. That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is...over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. Press and hold the POWER key again. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 96/96C is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to acknowledge and show the Satellite Page. When the ...
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When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for the satellites. • Hollow signal strength bars-the receiver has found the indicated satellites and is identified by its ... as you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. While viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites."
When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for the satellites. • Hollow signal strength bars-the receiver has found the indicated satellites and is identified by its ... as you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. While viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites."
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... Power On Alarm Set USB Connected Satellite Status Symbols Acquiring 2-D 3-D Simulating Satellites Navigation Navigation Navigation Navigation Mode Symbols Aviation Automotive Marine Mode Mode Mode 96/96C Owner's Manual GPS Accuracy Satellite Array "Sky View" Signal Strength Bars Current Location Basic Operation > Status Bar At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides...
... Power On Alarm Set USB Connected Satellite Status Symbols Acquiring 2-D 3-D Simulating Satellites Navigation Navigation Navigation Navigation Mode Symbols Aviation Automotive Marine Mode Mode Mode 96/96C Owner's Manual GPS Accuracy Satellite Array "Sky View" Signal Strength Bars Current Location Basic Operation > Status Bar At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides...
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... Whenever a significant event in unit operation occurs, an on the screen, it is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to page 122. For more detailed information about using the Message Log feature,... secondary function. Pressing ENTER acknowledges and closes the message window. You can use the Message Log feature to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is controlled by the ROCKER. You can also select only certain types of messages for review. Many ...
... Whenever a significant event in unit operation occurs, an on the screen, it is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to page 122. For more detailed information about using the Message Log feature,... secondary function. Pressing ENTER acknowledges and closes the message window. You can use the Message Log feature to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is controlled by the ROCKER. You can also select only certain types of messages for review. Many ...
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... items in Marine Mode is changed to select individual fields. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. The following features are referred to select the action. To scroll through a list. Basic Operation > Default-a factory set system format is placed on the ROCKER... on a page where data or an option can be moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual
... items in Marine Mode is changed to select individual fields. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. The following features are referred to select the action. To scroll through a list. Basic Operation > Default-a factory set system format is placed on the ROCKER... on a page where data or an option can be moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual
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...Operation > Selecting Options and Entering Data You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to fit your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual This requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout are not available. 3. To exit a menu or return... and press ENTER to highlight an on the screen. If another window appears with a list of the cursor, which is identified in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and start . An Options Menu appears with more options, select the an option...
...Operation > Selecting Options and Entering Data You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to fit your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual This requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout are not available. 3. To exit a menu or return... and press ENTER to highlight an on the screen. If another window appears with a list of the cursor, which is identified in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and start . An Options Menu appears with more options, select the an option...
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Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 To enter data in a data field: 1. Basic Operation > 4. Press right to move back to drop down on -screen button, and press ENTER. Or To ...
Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 To enter data in a data field: 1. Basic Operation > 4. Press right to move back to drop down on -screen button, and press ENTER. Or To ...
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... of actual satellite signals or route navigation. 12 96/96C Owner's Manual With optional MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of using Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Simulator Mode The main... feel for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are only simulations and do not represent the strength of your GPSMAP 96/96C. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars or navigation shown are available. Simulator Mode is also helpful for navigating with a serial connector) is...
... of actual satellite signals or route navigation. 12 96/96C Owner's Manual With optional MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of using Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Simulator Mode The main... feel for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are only simulations and do not represent the strength of your GPSMAP 96/96C. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars or navigation shown are available. Simulator Mode is also helpful for navigating with a serial connector) is...
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..., and press ENTER. 5. Basic Operation > To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu: 1. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Satellite Page: 1. To...
..., and press ENTER. 5. Basic Operation > To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu: 1. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Satellite Page: 1. To...