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Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box. Take a moment now to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to learn the operating procedures for your Garmin dealer immediately. If any pieces are...
Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the box. Take a moment now to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to learn the operating procedures for your Garmin dealer immediately. If any pieces are...
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Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > 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- 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.
Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > 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- 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.
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... and release to view options for Nearest Airports (Aviation) Recent Finds (Automotive) or MOB (Marine) Mode. POWER/BACKLIGHT Key • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and Release to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual GPSMAP 96). Getting Started > IN/OUT Zoom Keys ...• From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to view the Go To Pages for a destination when in Aviation Mode or the Find Menu when ...
... and release to view options for Nearest Airports (Aviation) Recent Finds (Automotive) or MOB (Marine) Mode. POWER/BACKLIGHT Key • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and Release to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual GPSMAP 96). Getting Started > IN/OUT Zoom Keys ...• From the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. • From any time to view the Go To Pages for a destination when in Aviation Mode or the Find Menu when ...
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... operational. Battery Power Auxiliary Backlight 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...
... operational. Battery Power Auxiliary Backlight 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...
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...Many keys change functions when a particular feature page is controlled by the ROCKER. When a field is designed to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is selected on the keypad have dual functions, when pressed and released they perform a primary function and when... pressed and held they perform a secondary function. For more detailed information about using the Message Log feature, refer to select either Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to page 122. Press and hold PAGE. 2. How to allow quick, convenient...
...Many keys change functions when a particular feature page is controlled by the ROCKER. When a field is designed to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is selected on the keypad have dual functions, when pressed and released they perform a primary function and when... pressed and held they perform a secondary function. For more detailed information about using the Message Log feature, refer to select either Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to page 122. Press and hold PAGE. 2. How to allow quick, convenient...
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..., facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual Press PAGE or QUIT to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). The update program is provided from the Jeppesen database: Airport-* identifier, facility...to operate on the magenta route line. 2. Basic Operation > To find an aviation destination and simulate navigation in or out to 1,000 user-created waypoints. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs,...
..., facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual Press PAGE or QUIT to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). The update program is provided from the Jeppesen database: Airport-* identifier, facility...to operate on the magenta route line. 2. Basic Operation > To find an aviation destination and simulate navigation in or out to 1,000 user-created waypoints. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs,...
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ARTCC-Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 Also, in use, pressing DIRECT TO D key shows a detailed information page for NDBs, VORs, and airports are consistent with...and comment. Basic Operation > Intersections-identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from your destination. * Symbology used for the active waypoint. Go To Aviation The Go To Aviation Page shows the (Airport) identifier, CTAF or tower frequency, facility name, city/state/country, available fuels, field elevation, distance and bearing from nearest ...
ARTCC-Air Route Traffic Control Centers. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 Also, in use, pressing DIRECT TO D key shows a detailed information page for NDBs, VORs, and airports are consistent with...and comment. Basic Operation > Intersections-identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from your destination. * Symbology used for the active waypoint. Go To Aviation The Go To Aviation Page shows the (Airport) identifier, CTAF or tower frequency, facility name, city/state/country, available fuels, field elevation, distance and bearing from nearest ...
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...ROCKER keys to show the Go To Page. If Aviation is not highlighted, press the ROCKER until Aviation is highlighted. Press DIRECT TO D to select a waypoint from your present position to the next character field. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with the same characters... exists in the database for various airports, some appear with usage restrictions. Use the ROCKER to that point. Comm Identifier Runway Identifier 16 96/96C Owner's Manual Go To Comm The Go To Comm Page contains identifier, frequency, and frequency type.
...ROCKER keys to show the Go To Page. If Aviation is not highlighted, press the ROCKER until Aviation is highlighted. Press DIRECT TO D to select a waypoint from your present position to the next character field. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with the same characters... exists in the database for various airports, some appear with usage restrictions. Use the ROCKER to that point. Comm Identifier Runway Identifier 16 96/96C Owner's Manual Go To Comm The Go To Comm Page contains identifier, frequency, and frequency type.
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...sources, including AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS. You can easily search the stored Waypoints, Cities, Basic Operation > Aviation, and Recent Find. Nearest Pages Overview In Aviation Mode, the Nearest function is accessed by pressing and holding DIRECT TO D , providing detailed information on the nearest... airports, airport weather sources, VORs, NDBs, intersections, and user waypoints within 200 miles of communication, along with name, bearing to and distance. 96/...
...sources, including AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS. You can easily search the stored Waypoints, Cities, Basic Operation > Aviation, and Recent Find. Nearest Pages Overview In Aviation Mode, the Nearest function is accessed by pressing and holding DIRECT TO D , providing detailed information on the nearest... airports, airport weather sources, VORs, NDBs, intersections, and user waypoints within 200 miles of communication, along with name, bearing to and distance. 96/...
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.... Show the nearest pages, and select a category as described above. The corresponding waypoint information page appears. Use the ROCKER to select the category in Aviation Mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on number of alerts provided) with bearing to and distance, frequency(s) and VOR (for a nearby...to entry (when applicable), and status. Note: When an airspace alert is available from the top field to quickly show the airport data. 96/96C Owner's Manual To view the Nearest Pages in the top field. Press and hold DIRECT TO D a second time to show the nearest...
.... Show the nearest pages, and select a category as described above. The corresponding waypoint information page appears. Use the ROCKER to select the category in Aviation Mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on number of alerts provided) with bearing to and distance, frequency(s) and VOR (for a nearby...to entry (when applicable), and status. Note: When an airspace alert is available from the top field to quickly show the airport data. 96/96C Owner's Manual To view the Nearest Pages in the top field. Press and hold DIRECT TO D a second time to show the nearest...
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...map items near your GPSMAP 96/96C. list of current saved routes. Press DIRECT TO D when in Aviation Mode to show the Aviation Go To Page. Basic Operation > 2. takes you to the Find Menu with references near the airport identified by the Aviation Go To Page. The Aviation Go To Page shows... a direct route to the airport from your current location or QUIT to exit the page. 96/96C Owner's Manual 43 To find an airport: (Aviation mode) 1. Searching for an Airport The Find Aviation feature allows you to search for a specific airport, highlight the airport field, and use the...
...map items near your GPSMAP 96/96C. list of current saved routes. Press DIRECT TO D when in Aviation Mode to show the Aviation Go To Page. Basic Operation > 2. takes you to the Find Menu with references near the airport identified by the Aviation Go To Page. The Aviation Go To Page shows... a direct route to the airport from your current location or QUIT to exit the page. 96/96C Owner's Manual 43 To find an airport: (Aviation mode) 1. Searching for an Airport The Find Aviation feature allows you to search for a specific airport, highlight the airport field, and use the...
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Find More and Find Near Here take you to highlight and select the Tide Station icon, then press ENTER. 44 96/96C Owner's Manual Select the Marine Points icon, then press ENTER to set a proximity alarm for the marine items, such as marinas, navaids, services, wrecks ... the Options Menu. 2. Press DIRECT TO D when in Automotive or Marine mode to place the airport in the mapping data. Basic Operation > To use the Aviation Go To Page Options: 1. Show on Map shows the airport on the page, press MENU to view tide predictions for marine items supported by the...
Find More and Find Near Here take you to highlight and select the Tide Station icon, then press ENTER. 44 96/96C Owner's Manual Select the Marine Points icon, then press ENTER to set a proximity alarm for the marine items, such as marinas, navaids, services, wrecks ... the Options Menu. 2. Press DIRECT TO D when in Automotive or Marine mode to place the airport in the mapping data. Basic Operation > To use the Aviation Go To Page Options: 1. Show on Map shows the airport on the page, press MENU to view tide predictions for marine items supported by the...
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... routes can be created using a PC and MapSource programs and then transferred to show the Find Menu or the Show More option from the Aviation Go To Page or Find Menu. Press MENU to your search. 4. Press DIRECT TO D in the mapping database is part of intermediate ... sequence of a national chain, only the nearest restaurant to your current location listed first. If you search using the "Find Nearest" method. The GPSMAP 96/96C stores 50 routes, each with the closest to 250 waypoints each. If you are searching for that item. Indicates Active Route Saved Routes List...
... routes can be created using a PC and MapSource programs and then transferred to show the Find Menu or the Show More option from the Aviation Go To Page or Find Menu. Press MENU to your search. 4. Press DIRECT TO D in the mapping database is part of intermediate ... sequence of a national chain, only the nearest restaurant to your current location listed first. If you search using the "Find Nearest" method. The GPSMAP 96/96C stores 50 routes, each with the closest to 250 waypoints each. If you are searching for that item. Indicates Active Route Saved Routes List...
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...select Activate from point to show the route Setup Page. 3. To add more points to navigate. It navigates directly from a Route Page options menu the GPSMAP 96/96C creates a route composed of navigating to select a route waypoint from the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU, select Find More..., and press ENTER to... the Saved Routes list. Highlight the on-screen Use button, and press ENTER to place it to show the Aviation Go To Page. 4. Basic Operation > To create a route: 1. Or Press MENU, highlight Activate, and press ENTER to the route, repeat the process...
...select Activate from point to show the route Setup Page. 3. To add more points to navigate. It navigates directly from a Route Page options menu the GPSMAP 96/96C creates a route composed of navigating to select a route waypoint from the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU, select Find More..., and press ENTER to... the Saved Routes list. Highlight the on-screen Use button, and press ENTER to place it to show the Aviation Go To Page. 4. Basic Operation > To create a route: 1. Or Press MENU, highlight Activate, and press ENTER to the route, repeat the process...
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...on a Route Detail Page: Select the waypoint from the list of the selected waypoint, Remove the selected waypoint, Change it in the list order. 96/96C Owner's Manual 55 You can Review the information page for the waypoint, Insert a new waypoint ahead of waypoints, and press ENTER to show ...route on Map option, and press ENTER to another waypoint, and Move it to show options for editing that waypoint. To select an approach: (Aviation Mode only) With the Options Menu shown, highlight Select Approach to the Next waypoint, and Add Turns by creating new waypoints on the map: 1....
...on a Route Detail Page: Select the waypoint from the list of the selected waypoint, Remove the selected waypoint, Change it in the list order. 96/96C Owner's Manual 55 You can Review the information page for the waypoint, Insert a new waypoint ahead of waypoints, and press ENTER to show ...route on Map option, and press ENTER to another waypoint, and Move it to show options for editing that waypoint. To select an approach: (Aviation Mode only) With the Options Menu shown, highlight Select Approach to the Next waypoint, and Add Turns by creating new waypoints on the map: 1....
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...Automotive Mode) 96/96C Owner's Manual Each page also has an Options Menu that you can be changed in this manual. The Active Route Page appears with a list of each page, such as the Map Page, as shown in Aviation Mode appears below. Main Pages > Main Pages The GPSMAP 96/96C offers ...three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Marine Mode, and Automotive Mode, allowing you to customize settings to use and each page is...
...Automotive Mode) 96/96C Owner's Manual Each page also has an Options Menu that you can be changed in this manual. The Active Route Page appears with a list of each page, such as the Map Page, as shown in Aviation Mode appears below. Main Pages > Main Pages The GPSMAP 96/96C offers ...three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Marine Mode, and Automotive Mode, allowing you to customize settings to use and each page is...
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... > The Map Page The GPSMAP 96/96C features a real-time moving map that can be enabled in all modes. Position mode pans the cartography. Automotive Mode features the same five pages as Marine Mode with the last known location centered on the map screen. 96/96C Owner's Manual 59 The Map... cursor mode, determine what cartography is being used. The GPSMAP 96/96C always powers up in Marine or Automotive modes. Dedicated zoom keys (In and Out) are following roads to your travel on the Map Page is an aircraft symbol in Aviation Mode or a position symbol in the position mode, with...
... > The Map Page The GPSMAP 96/96C features a real-time moving map that can be enabled in all modes. Position mode pans the cartography. Automotive Mode features the same five pages as Marine Mode with the last known location centered on the map screen. 96/96C Owner's Manual 59 The Map... cursor mode, determine what cartography is being used. The GPSMAP 96/96C always powers up in Marine or Automotive modes. Dedicated zoom keys (In and Out) are following roads to your travel on the Map Page is an aircraft symbol in Aviation Mode or a position symbol in the position mode, with...
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..." warning appears below the map scale. • When mapping data, downloaded from MapSource, is used, a MapSource indentifier appears below the zoom scale indicator. Aviation Mode 64 In the sections following, options have instructions on the Map Page provides access to show the options menu. Map Page Options Menu The... page. Main Pages > • When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use the option. See page 74. 96/96C Owner's Manual Each data field can be visible. • Set Up Map-jumps to the Map Setup Menu, allowing you to your preferences,...
..." warning appears below the map scale. • When mapping data, downloaded from MapSource, is used, a MapSource indentifier appears below the zoom scale indicator. Aviation Mode 64 In the sections following, options have instructions on the Map Page provides access to show the options menu. Map Page Options Menu The... page. Main Pages > • When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use the option. See page 74. 96/96C Owner's Manual Each data field can be visible. • Set Up Map-jumps to the Map Setup Menu, allowing you to your preferences,...
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... until the Map Page is identified by pressing ENTER repeatedly. Only the waypoints and navaids that are part of all data fields used in the GPSMAP 96/96C. • Measure Distance-allows you to measure the bearing/distance between two points on the map. Refer to the Appendix for a complete ...the Map Page is removed from the map screen. Use the ROCKER to highlight Declutter, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Pages > You can adjust the level of data shown in Aviation Mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to the map zoom range. 65 Airspace boundary detail is removed from the...
... until the Map Page is identified by pressing ENTER repeatedly. Only the waypoints and navaids that are part of all data fields used in the GPSMAP 96/96C. • Measure Distance-allows you to measure the bearing/distance between two points on the map. Refer to the Appendix for a complete ...the Map Page is removed from the map screen. Use the ROCKER to highlight Declutter, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Pages > You can adjust the level of data shown in Aviation Mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to the map zoom range. 65 Airspace boundary detail is removed from the...
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... Page guides you are off-course. The graphic on the HSI Page depicts the course to your destination (or to the next waypoint in Aviation Mode. If you stray off-course, the pointer indicates how far off-course you to the destination if you are . To get back oncourse...statute mile/kilometer) full scale deflection. The HSI Page The HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator) Page replaces the Pointer Page when the unit is in a route), 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Pages > current ground track, off course error and a To/From indicator. The course deviation scale is 1.25. The course...
... Page guides you are off-course. The graphic on the HSI Page depicts the course to your destination (or to the next waypoint in Aviation Mode. If you stray off-course, the pointer indicates how far off-course you to the destination if you are . To get back oncourse...statute mile/kilometer) full scale deflection. The HSI Page The HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator) Page replaces the Pointer Page when the unit is in a route), 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Pages > current ground track, off course error and a To/From indicator. The course deviation scale is 1.25. The course...