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.... Read the Safety Information to read this package with information about navigation. Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS, full-featured mapping and navigation for your unit in detail. About This Manual To get the most out of your new...
.... Read the Safety Information to read this package with information about navigation. Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS, full-featured mapping and navigation for your unit in detail. About This Manual To get the most out of your new...
Owner's Manual
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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 ...
... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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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 (DoC...
... 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 (DoC...
Owner's Manual
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.... including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving, and always be fully aware of all available navigation sources, Do not place unsecured on the GPSMAP 96/96C to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. ... road or access any functions requiring prolonged use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Do not enter destinations, change settings, When installing the GPSMAP 96/96C in accordance with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver...
.... including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving, and always be fully aware of all available navigation sources, Do not place unsecured on the GPSMAP 96/96C to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. ... road or access any functions requiring prolonged use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Do not enter destinations, change settings, When installing the GPSMAP 96/96C in accordance with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver...
Owner's Manual
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... its accuracy and maintenance. Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is a precision navigation device, any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin is available to the consumer. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA... is either not available or is solely responsible for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be used . Map Data Information: One of the goals of direction, distance, location, or topography. In some extent. The Global ...
... its accuracy and maintenance. Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is a precision navigation device, any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin is available to the consumer. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA... is either not available or is solely responsible for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be used . Map Data Information: One of the goals of direction, distance, location, or topography. In some extent. The Global ...
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... hold to change the usage mode. POWER/BACKLIGHT Key • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and Release to move the map panning arrow. PAGE Key • Press to scroll up or down a list. MENU Key • Press and release to view options for a destination when in... • Press and release at any time to view the Go To Pages for a page. • Press twice to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to...
... hold to change the usage mode. POWER/BACKLIGHT Key • Press and Hold to turn unit On/Off • Press and Release to move the map panning arrow. PAGE Key • Press to scroll up or down a list. MENU Key • Press and release to view options for a destination when in... • Press and release at any time to view the Go To Pages for a page. • Press twice to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual QUIT Key • Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. ROCKER Key • Move Up/Down or Right/Left to...
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...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 System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to view options for several unit features that are not otherwise noticeable when ... information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the unit is "Ready to Navigate" and you can advance to the Map Page. GPS Accuracy Satellite Array "Sky View" Signal Strength Bars Current Location Basic Operation > Status Bar At the top of each...
...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 System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to view options for several unit features that are not otherwise noticeable when ... information from and is fixed on at least three satellites, the unit is "Ready to Navigate" and you can advance to the Map Page. GPS Accuracy Satellite Array "Sky View" Signal Strength Bars Current Location Basic Operation > Status Bar At the top of each...
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... in memory for any listed location. All waypoints and routes created in learning to navigate using a GPS receiver is for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. To aid in Simulator Mode are available. With optional MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of using... idea to a known position. With optional BlueChart 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...
... in memory for any listed location. All waypoints and routes created in learning to navigate using a GPS receiver is for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is turned off. To aid in Simulator Mode are available. With optional MapSource City Select data, you can view listings of using... idea to a known position. With optional BlueChart 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...
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..., and press ENTER. 5. Press QUIT to return to show the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU to show the System Setup Page. 4. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Options Menu. 3. Highlight the System...
..., and press ENTER. 5. Press QUIT to return to show the Main Menu. 2. Press MENU to show the System Setup Page. 4. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Select Simulator, and press ENTER. Highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Options Menu. 3. Highlight the System...
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...Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the Map Page. Press PAGE or QUIT to view the ...runway width(s), runway lighting, runway traffic pattern direction data, communication frequencies, and published approaches. Press in Aviation Mode: 1. The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Basic Operation > To find an aviation destination and...
...Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the Map Page. Press PAGE or QUIT to view the ...runway width(s), runway lighting, runway traffic pattern direction data, communication frequencies, and published approaches. Press in Aviation Mode: 1. The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Basic Operation > To find an aviation destination and...
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.../DME, and NDB. Approach name, final approach fix (FAF), and missed approach point (MAP) appear ONLY if the airport has a published approach. Then press up or down on the...field. 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...To Approach Page shows identifier, approach name, final approach fix (FAF), and missed approach point (MAP), distance and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Press Enter to ...
.../DME, and NDB. Approach name, final approach fix (FAF), and missed approach point (MAP) appear ONLY if the airport has a published approach. Then press up or down on the...field. 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...To Approach Page shows identifier, approach name, final approach fix (FAF), and missed approach point (MAP), distance and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Press Enter to ...
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...any other route with course guidance from wherever you are established on the graphic HSI remains off-center until you select Vectors, the GPSMAP 96/96C creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the approach. On the Active Route (or Active Approach...HSI automatically slews (rotate to show the direction) to the first approach waypoint. The GPSMAP 96/96C provides no guidance to the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). The Map Page shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. Understanding...
...any other route with course guidance from wherever you are established on the graphic HSI remains off-center until you select Vectors, the GPSMAP 96/96C creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the approach. On the Active Route (or Active Approach...HSI automatically slews (rotate to show the direction) to the first approach waypoint. The GPSMAP 96/96C provides no guidance to the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). The Map Page shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. Understanding...
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...This option is only available on the Runway and Approach Go To Pages. In the sections following, some options, such as the destination. 96/96C Owner's Manual Declutter On/Off-activates three layers of interest specified. Project Waypoint-allows you to find other places near the waypoint or point ... > Go To Page Options Menu The available options are described below. Select this option multiple times to the map page and zooms onto the location. Show On Map-takes you to establish an alarm circle in an existing route or creates a new route with the available approaches for...
...This option is only available on the Runway and Approach Go To Pages. In the sections following, some options, such as the destination. 96/96C Owner's Manual Declutter On/Off-activates three layers of interest specified. Project Waypoint-allows you to find other places near the waypoint or point ... > Go To Page Options Menu The available options are described below. Select this option multiple times to the map page and zooms onto the location. Show On Map-takes you to establish an alarm circle in an existing route or creates a new route with the available approaches for...
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...criteria: 1. Press MENU to highlight a waypoint, press DIRECT TO D , highlight Go To, and press ENTER. To select a nearby waypoint as Delete, Map, or Go To. This allows you to only show the Options Menu. Go To page for runway surface and minimum runway length appears. Basic Operation...selection, an options window allows you to filter out airports that action, such as your destination: 1. 4. The current settings for selected Airport 96/96C Owner's Manual 25 Press QUIT to return to perform that do not meet a defined criteria. You can also highlight any one of the onscreen...
...criteria: 1. Press MENU to highlight a waypoint, press DIRECT TO D , highlight Go To, and press ENTER. To select a nearby waypoint as Delete, Map, or Go To. This allows you to only show the Options Menu. Go To page for runway surface and minimum runway length appears. Basic Operation...selection, an options window allows you to filter out airports that action, such as your destination: 1. 4. The current settings for selected Airport 96/96C Owner's Manual 25 Press QUIT to return to perform that do not meet a defined criteria. You can also highlight any one of the onscreen...
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... Map Page shows a bold magenta (gray for that makes it simple to navigate to a destination when in Automotive Mode. Highlight the on the page, then press ENTER. When an airspace alert had been provided, press and hold DIRECT TO D to show the Information Page for the GPSMAP 96) line overlaying the roads 28 96/96C...
... Map Page shows a bold magenta (gray for that makes it simple to navigate to a destination when in Automotive Mode. Highlight the on the page, then press ENTER. When an airspace alert had been provided, press and hold DIRECT TO D to show the Information Page for the GPSMAP 96) line overlaying the roads 28 96/96C...
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... Preview Page appears with a graphic list of the page with directions to a destination in Marine Mode Navigating to the first turn . Marine Mode Route on Map 96/96C Owner's Manual 29 Highlight any turn field and press ENTER to view the Preview Page for that turn on the route.
... Preview Page appears with a graphic list of the page with directions to a destination in Marine Mode Navigating to the first turn . Marine Mode Route on Map 96/96C Owner's Manual 29 Highlight any turn field and press ENTER to view the Preview Page for that turn on the route.
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Use any of the waypoints on the route and indicates the next point on Waypoints list 30 96/96C Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 96/96C creates a direct-line navigation route to the MOB. Press and hold DIRECT TO D . 2. If you select a Find Menu item (typically from the Marine Points list), ...confirm and begin navigating to the destination. Once a route is started , 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. To start the MOB function: 1. The MOB waypoint is stored in the...
Use any of the waypoints on the route and indicates the next point on Waypoints list 30 96/96C Owner's Manual The GPSMAP 96/96C creates a direct-line navigation route to the MOB. Press and hold DIRECT TO D . 2. If you select a Find Menu item (typically from the Marine Points list), ...confirm and begin navigating to the destination. Once a route is started , 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. To start the MOB function: 1. The MOB waypoint is stored in the...
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... new waypoint's position coordinates manually. 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. To ...field, and press ENTER. 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 ...
... new waypoint's position coordinates manually. 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. To ...field, and press ENTER. 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 ...
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To accept the waypoint with the Map Page Arrow. To create a new waypoint using the Map Page: 1. To change the any information on the cartography as a waypoint. 4. The GPSMAP 96/96C uses the map item text shown on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. Pressing and holding ENTER marks your changes, highlight OK...
To accept the waypoint with the Map Page Arrow. To create a new waypoint using the Map Page: 1. To change the any information on the cartography as a waypoint. 4. The GPSMAP 96/96C uses the map item text shown on the Waypoint Page, highlight the appropriate field, and press ENTER. Pressing and holding ENTER marks your changes, highlight OK...
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... field, and press ENTER. Press MENU to the new waypoint data (such as the name or symbol), then highlight OK, and press ENTER. 34 96/96C Owner's Manual To create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specific location to show the Project Waypoint Page. 4. Make any ...using your favorite method (discussed in previous sections) or select a waypoint 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 a new location.
... field, and press ENTER. Press MENU to the new waypoint data (such as the name or symbol), then highlight OK, and press ENTER. 34 96/96C Owner's Manual To create a new waypoint by projecting the distance and bearing from a specific location to show the Project Waypoint Page. 4. Make any ...using your favorite method (discussed in previous sections) or select a waypoint 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 a new location.