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...96/96C Owner's Manual An Index is organized into the following chapters. It may result in minor injury or property damage. About This Manual To get the most out of the manual for reference. The Introduction contains the Table of Garmin GPS, full-featured mapping... situation, which , if not avoided, could result in detail, the main pages and features. Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Contents. The Getting Started section provides information such as specifications,...
...96/96C Owner's Manual An Index is organized into the following chapters. It may result in minor injury or property damage. About This Manual To get the most out of the manual for reference. The Introduction contains the Table of Garmin GPS, full-featured mapping... situation, which , if not avoided, could result in detail, the main pages and features. Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Contents. The Getting Started section provides information such as specifications,...
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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...
... 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...
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... Hunt and Fish 121 Messages 122 Introduction > Appendix 123 Specifications 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...
... Hunt and Fish 121 Messages 122 Introduction > Appendix 123 Specifications 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...
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... that it does not interfere with California's Proposition 65. on the vehicle dash. including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid for VFR navigation. This Notice is blocked. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed... site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Official government charts and notices to replace, the use voice prompts resulting in death or serious injury. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving, and...
... that it does not interfere with California's Proposition 65. on the vehicle dash. including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid for VFR navigation. This Notice is blocked. When navigating, carefully compare information displayed... site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Official government charts and notices to replace, the use voice prompts resulting in death or serious injury. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving, and...
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... . Map Data Information: One of the goals of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to the consumer. The government's system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of Garmin is to determine ground proximity for its accuracy and maintenance. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. Garmin...
... . Map Data Information: One of the goals of all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to the consumer. The government's system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of Garmin is to determine ground proximity for its accuracy and maintenance. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. Garmin...
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... options for a destination when in Aviation Mode or the Find Menu when in or out. • From any time to scroll up or down a list. GPSMAP 96). PAGE Key • Press to cycle through lists, highlight fields, on -screen messages. • Press and hold to adjust backlighting (Contrast - QUIT Key • ...through the main pages. • Press and hold at any time to view the Go To Pages for a page. • Press twice to move the map panning arrow. POWER/BACKLIGHT Key • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and Release to change the usage mode.
... options for a destination when in Aviation Mode or the Find Menu when in or out. • From any time to scroll up or down a list. GPSMAP 96). PAGE Key • Press to cycle through lists, highlight fields, on -screen messages. • Press and hold to adjust backlighting (Contrast - QUIT Key • ...through the main pages. • Press and hold at any time to view the Go To Pages for a page. • Press twice to move the map panning arrow. POWER/BACKLIGHT Key • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and Release to change the usage mode.
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... Bar provides the current status for Simulator, WAAS, Track Up/North Up, Multicolor screen, and New Location to use the Map Page to establish your approximate location. 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 Once the receiver has collected information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the ...
... Bar provides the current status for Simulator, WAAS, Track Up/North Up, Multicolor screen, and New Location to use the Map Page to establish your approximate location. 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 Once the receiver has collected information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the ...
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...the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are retained in learning to the unit. To get a feel for practicing with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. To aid in memory for any listed location. With optional MapSource City Select data, you can ... access marine navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage locations. Basic Operation > Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of actual satellite signals or route navigation. 12 96/96C Owner's Manual All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are available. Simulator Mode ...
...the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are retained in learning to the unit. To get a feel for practicing with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. To aid in memory for any listed location. With optional MapSource City Select data, you can ... access marine navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage locations. Basic Operation > Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of actual satellite signals or route navigation. 12 96/96C Owner's Manual All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are available. Simulator Mode ...
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... Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Highlight the System icon, and press ENTER to show the Setup Menu. 3. Basic Operation > To put the unit into...
... Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Highlight the System icon, and press ENTER to show the Setup Menu. 3. Basic Operation > To put the unit into...
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...garmin.com). Updates to the Map Page. The following information is designed to operate on the magenta route line. 2. Press in Aviation Mode: 1. Weather-associated with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, and AWOS). The Jeppesen database provides position and facility information for up on the other main pages. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96..., facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Press...
...garmin.com). Updates to the Map Page. The following information is designed to operate on the magenta route line. 2. Press in Aviation Mode: 1. Weather-associated with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, and AWOS). The Jeppesen database provides position and facility information for up on the other main pages. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96..., facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Press...
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... To return to scroll through available runways/approaches. Go To Runway The Go To Runway Page shows identifier, runway designations, runway layout (map), traffic pattern direction, surface type, lighting frequency, length, width, distance and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude...NDB. Select Comm with usage restrictions (as denoted by an asterisk), and press ENTER. When viewing information for a runway/approach. 96/96C Owner's Manual 17 To view usage restrictions for the selected frequency. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or ...
... To return to scroll through available runways/approaches. Go To Runway The Go To Runway Page shows identifier, runway designations, runway layout (map), traffic pattern direction, surface type, lighting frequency, length, width, distance and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude...NDB. Select Comm with usage restrictions (as denoted by an asterisk), and press ENTER. When viewing information for a runway/approach. 96/96C Owner's Manual 17 To view usage restrictions for the selected frequency. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or ...
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... course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). Active Approach Page If you select Vectors, the GPSMAP 96/96C creates an extension of selecting an approach determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint in the approach (from wherever you ... inbound course. The Map Page shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. The course deviation needle Basic Operation > on this final approach course. If No is selected from point-to the first waypoint in the approach. The GPSMAP 96/96C provides no guidance...
... course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). Active Approach Page If you select Vectors, the GPSMAP 96/96C creates an extension of selecting an approach determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint in the approach (from wherever you ... inbound course. The Map Page shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. The course deviation needle Basic Operation > on this final approach course. If No is selected from point-to the first waypoint in the approach. The GPSMAP 96/96C provides no guidance...
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...the airport has published approaches. 22 Find More-directs you to the map page and zooms onto the location. The Go To Page opens 2. Show On Map-takes you to create a waypoint at a specific distance and bearing from...and Approach Go To Pages. Set Proximity-allows you to find other places near the waypoint or point of map detail. Add To Route-places the location in a user defined distance around a waypoint. Find Near Here-...Show Details, also have instructions detailing how to increase or decrease mapping detail. In the sections following, some options, such as the destination...
...the airport has published approaches. 22 Find More-directs you to the map page and zooms onto the location. The Go To Page opens 2. Show On Map-takes you to create a waypoint at a specific distance and bearing from...and Approach Go To Pages. Set Proximity-allows you to find other places near the waypoint or point of map detail. Add To Route-places the location in a user defined distance around a waypoint. Find Near Here-...Show Details, also have instructions detailing how to increase or decrease mapping detail. In the sections following, some options, such as the destination...
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...with a surface type and sufficient runway length. Go To page for runway surface and minimum runway length appears. To select a nearby waypoint as Delete, Map, or Go To. You can also highlight any one of the onscreen buttons to only show the Options Menu. The current settings for selected Airport... 96/96C Owner's Manual 25 Press QUIT to return to highlight a waypoint, press DIRECT TO D , highlight Go To, and press ENTER. Press and hold DIRECT TO ...
...with a surface type and sufficient runway length. Go To page for runway surface and minimum runway length appears. To select a nearby waypoint as Delete, Map, or Go To. You can also highlight any one of the onscreen buttons to only show the Options Menu. The current settings for selected Airport... 96/96C Owner's Manual 25 Press QUIT to return to highlight a waypoint, press DIRECT TO D , highlight Go To, and press ENTER. Press and hold DIRECT TO ...
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... press ENTER to show the Information Page for that makes it simple to navigate to show a communication frequency for the GPSMAP 96) line overlaying the roads 28 96/96C Owner's Manual You can select a destination point from your current location to select the airspace alert entry on -...route. Basic Operation > To view additional airspace information: 1. Use the ROCKER to the destination. Navigating in Automotive Mode. Highlight the on the Map Page. When an airspace alert had been provided, press and hold DIRECT TO D to a destination when in Automotive Mode Auto-Routing is a ...
... press ENTER to show the Information Page for that makes it simple to navigate to show a communication frequency for the GPSMAP 96) line overlaying the roads 28 96/96C Owner's Manual You can select a destination point from your current location to select the airspace alert entry on -...route. Basic Operation > To view additional airspace information: 1. Use the ROCKER to the destination. Navigating in Automotive Mode. Highlight the on the Map Page. When an airspace alert had been provided, press and hold DIRECT TO D to a destination when in Automotive Mode Auto-Routing is a ...
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... any turn field and press ENTER to the first turn . Selecting the Highway Page from the Main Menu provides a graphic highway depicting your route. on Map 96/96C Owner's Manual 29 Going to a Destination in Marine Mode Navigating to a destination in Marine Mode uses the same features as the Automotive Mode with...
... any turn field and press ENTER to the first turn . Selecting the Highway Page from the Main Menu provides a graphic highway depicting your route. on Map 96/96C Owner's Manual 29 Going to a Destination in Marine Mode Navigating to a destination in Marine Mode uses the same features as the Automotive Mode with...
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... , an MOB waypoint with turns at specific points, refer to the section on the Map Page and supported by the Main Page, Navigation Pages and the Highway Page. Press and... and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. MOB on the route. The GPSMAP 96/96C creates a direct-line navigation route to the MOB. If you select a Find Menu item (typically from...destination. Use any of the waypoints on the route and indicates the next point on Waypoints list 30 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > When you want to create a route with an international ...
... , an MOB waypoint with turns at specific points, refer to the section on the Map Page and supported by the Main Page, Navigation Pages and the Highway Page. Press and... and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. MOB on the route. The GPSMAP 96/96C creates a direct-line navigation route to the MOB. If you select a Find Menu item (typically from...destination. Use any of the waypoints on the route and indicates the next point on Waypoints list 30 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > When you want to create a route with an international ...
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You see a default three-digit name and symbol for each waypoint. Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C stores up to 1,000 alphanumeric waypoints with the default name and symbol, use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER. Waypoints...enter a new waypoint's position coordinates manually. After entering and confirming your present position. • Graphically-allows you to define a new waypoint position from the Map Page using three basic methods: Mark Waypoint Page Basic Operation > • Enter/Mark key-allows you to mark your changes, highlight OK, and ...
You see a default three-digit name and symbol for each waypoint. Creating and Using Waypoints The Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C stores up to 1,000 alphanumeric waypoints with the default name and symbol, use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER. Waypoints...enter a new waypoint's position coordinates manually. After entering and confirming your present position. • Graphically-allows you to define a new waypoint position from the Map Page using three basic methods: Mark Waypoint Page Basic Operation > • Enter/Mark key-allows you to mark your changes, highlight OK, and ...
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... the any information on the cartography as a waypoint. 4. Use the ROCKER to a map point or map feature. 32 96/96C Owner's Manual To create a new waypoint using the Map Page: 1. Press PAGE until the Map Page appears. 2. Pressing and holding ENTER marks your changes, highlight OK, and press ... Creating Waypoints Graphically Waypoints can also be quickly created with the default name and symbol, highlight OK, and press ENTER. The GPSMAP 96/96C uses the map item text shown on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight Save and ...
... the any information on the cartography as a waypoint. 4. Use the ROCKER to a map point or map feature. 32 96/96C Owner's Manual To create a new waypoint using the Map Page: 1. Press PAGE until the Map Page appears. 2. Pressing and holding ENTER marks your changes, highlight OK, and press ... Creating Waypoints Graphically Waypoints can also be quickly created with the default name and symbol, highlight OK, and press ENTER. The GPSMAP 96/96C uses the map item text shown on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight Save and ...
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...Option 3. To create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the original waypoint, highlight the Bearing portion of the projected location, highlight Map or GoTo, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to the new waypoint data (such as the name or... symbol), then highlight OK, and press ENTER. 34 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to a new location. To set the distance that the new waypoint is be created by projecting its location: ...
...Option 3. To create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from the original waypoint, highlight the Bearing portion of the projected location, highlight Map or GoTo, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight Project Waypoint, and press ENTER to the new waypoint data (such as the name or... symbol), then highlight OK, and press ENTER. 34 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to a new location. To set the distance that the new waypoint is be created by projecting its location: ...