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... current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other electronic storage medium to be used without obligation to download a single copy of Garmin. © 2004-2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in this manual or any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart...
... current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other electronic storage medium to be used without obligation to download a single copy of Garmin. © 2004-2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in this manual or any revision hereto is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart...
Owner's Manual
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... pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. The Introduction contains the Table of the manual for aviation, marine, and automotive applications. The Getting Started section provides information such as specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance information. Read the Safety Information to install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. This manual is...
... pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. The Introduction contains the Table of the manual for aviation, marine, and automotive applications. The Getting Started section provides information such as specifications, optional accessories, and maintenance information. Read the Safety Information to install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. This manual is...
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... 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 Options and Entering Data............10 Using Additional Map Data 12 Simulator Mode 12 Using DIRECT TO Key 14...
... 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 Options and Entering Data............10 Using Additional Map Data 12 Simulator Mode 12 Using DIRECT TO Key 14...
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... displayed Do not mount where driver's field of vision is being provided in an aircraft, use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to situational awareness. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 96/96C only to Do not mount in a safe manner. When navigating in accordance with vehicle...Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Official government charts and notices to mariners Always operate the vehicle in front of an airbag facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government field of deployment. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving, and ...
... displayed Do not mount where driver's field of vision is being provided in an aircraft, use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to situational awareness. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 96/96C only to Do not mount in a safe manner. When navigating in accordance with vehicle...Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Official government charts and notices to mariners Always operate the vehicle in front of an airbag facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government field of deployment. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving, and ...
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... property damage. Do not attempt to use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which is to the consumer. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that may be used to us at a reasonable cost. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of direction..., distance, location, or topography. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is...
... property damage. Do not attempt to use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which is to the consumer. Garmin does not take any fines, penalties, or damages that may be used to us at a reasonable cost. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of direction..., distance, location, or topography. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is...
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... the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can result....require user maintenance except cleaning. It is constructed of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording ...
... the unit's outer casing (except for the screen) using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can result....require user maintenance except cleaning. It is constructed of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording ...
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... Owner's Manual Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in place. A polarity diagram can be used. Reinstall the battery cover by reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see...
... Owner's Manual Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in place. A polarity diagram can be used. Reinstall the battery cover by reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see...
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... increase the contrast or to the left to decrease the brightness. 3. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to see the screen better. You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease...
... increase the contrast or to the left to decrease the brightness. 3. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to see the screen better. You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease...
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Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. When the unit powers on the unit to start initialization, be sure that it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. Press and hold ...the POWER key again. WARNING: When you agree with using Visual Flight ...
Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. When the unit powers on the unit to start initialization, be sure that it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. Press and hold ...the POWER key again. WARNING: When you agree with using Visual Flight ...
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...of satellite acquisition is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars-the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellites are ready for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual When a signal of the screen, the unit shows the status 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 each bar. When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in your current location with a pointer to acquire appears at the bottom of the screen with the ...
...of satellite acquisition is collecting data. • Solid signal strength bars-the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellites are ready for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual When a signal of the screen, the unit shows the status 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 each bar. When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in your current location with a pointer to acquire appears at the bottom of the screen with the ...
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... At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides the current status for Simulator, WAAS, Track Up/North Up, Multicolor screen, and New Location to use the Map Page to the Map Page. Once the receiver has collected information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the unit is... 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
... At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides the current status for Simulator, WAAS, Track Up/North Up, Multicolor screen, and New Location to use the Map Page to the Map Page. Once the receiver has collected information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the unit is... 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
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... controlled by the ROCKER. Pressing ENTER acknowledges and closes the message window. A message filter allows you . Use the ROCKER to allow quick, convenient selection of messages for later review. How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is selected on the keypad have dual functions, when pressed and...
... controlled by the ROCKER. Pressing ENTER acknowledges and closes the message window. A message filter allows you . Use the ROCKER to allow quick, convenient selection of messages for later review. How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system is selected on the keypad have dual functions, when pressed and...
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...ROCKER to shown on the screen that can be moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of the list. Basic Operation > Default-a factory set ...system format is currently shown. Moving the cursor makes a selection, begins data entry, or scrolls through a list, press up /down on a field using the ROCKER to kilometers or miles per hour (knots), but may be changed , the new setting is retained until another change a setting. To scroll through...
...ROCKER to shown on the screen that can be moved up or down /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of the list. Basic Operation > Default-a factory set ...system format is currently shown. Moving the cursor makes a selection, begins data entry, or scrolls through a list, press up /down on a field using the ROCKER to kilometers or miles per hour (knots), but may be changed , the new setting is retained until another change a setting. To scroll through...
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...requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout are not available. 3. To select an option: use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER to start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to select options, enter names and numbers in a list or a field on -screen ...identified in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and start your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual Use ENTER and ROCKER to fit your steps. The QUIT moves backwards through your personal needs. With any page shown, press MENU.
...requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout are not available. 3. To select an option: use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER to start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to select options, enter names and numbers in a list or a field on -screen ...identified in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and start your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual Use ENTER and ROCKER to fit your steps. The QUIT moves backwards through your personal needs. With any page shown, press MENU.
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... data in a data field: 1. Basic Operation > 4. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 Press right to move the cursor to highlight the on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to the left-most character field and press left to move back to the next... line. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to select characters. When you are on the...
... data in a data field: 1. Basic Operation > 4. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 Press right to move the cursor to highlight the on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to the left-most character field and press left to move back to the next... line. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to select characters. When you are on the...
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...simulations and do not represent the strength of using Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is a good idea to practice navigation in learning to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . All waypoints and routes created in memory for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. With optional... MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of your GPSMAP 96/96C. To get a feel for future...
...simulations and do not represent the strength of using Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is a good idea to practice navigation in learning to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . All waypoints and routes created in memory for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. With optional... MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of your GPSMAP 96/96C. To get a feel for future...
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..., highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Basic Operation > To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu: 1. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Press QUIT to return to open the Options Menu. 3. Press MENU to...
..., highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Basic Operation > To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu: 1. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Press QUIT to return to open the Options Menu. 3. Press MENU to...
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... on the magenta route line. 2. NDBs-* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual Observe the movement of MapSource data. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to increase the... and simulate navigation in or out to view the simulated navigation on the ROCKER to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Press QUIT or PAGE to return to a PC.
... on the magenta route line. 2. NDBs-* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual Observe the movement of MapSource data. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to increase the... and simulate navigation in or out to view the simulated navigation on the ROCKER to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Press QUIT or PAGE to return to a PC.
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... Man OverBoard waypoint and starts navigating to select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used waypoint, or a user-created waypoint as your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Also, in use, pressing DIRECT TO D key shows a detailed information page for NDBs, VORs, and airports are..., field elevation, distance and bearing from nearest VOR, position (latitude/ longitude), and region/country. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 In Marine or Automotive Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show the Go To Page, which allows you to...
... Man OverBoard waypoint and starts navigating to select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used waypoint, or a user-created waypoint as your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Also, in use, pressing DIRECT TO D key shows a detailed information page for NDBs, VORs, and airports are..., field elevation, distance and bearing from nearest VOR, position (latitude/ longitude), and region/country. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 In Marine or Automotive Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show the Go To Page, which allows you to...
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...the entries. Press up and down to change the highlighted character and to move to that point. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with the same characters you have entered to the next character field. With the on-screen Go To button ...highlighted, press ENTER. A course is selected. 2. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to the selected destination waypoint. Basic Operation > To Go To an airport or navaid: 1. If Aviation is not highlighted,...
...the entries. Press up and down to change the highlighted character and to move to that point. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with the same characters you have entered to the next character field. With the on-screen Go To button ...highlighted, press ENTER. A course is selected. 2. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to the selected destination waypoint. Basic Operation > To Go To an airport or navaid: 1. If Aviation is not highlighted,...