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... the right to change without obligation to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to make changes in this document is strictly prohibited. March 2007 Part Number 190-00420-00 Rev. or..., registered in the USA and other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan Garmin® is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of...
... the right to change without obligation to notify any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to make changes in this document is strictly prohibited. March 2007 Part Number 190-00420-00 Rev. or..., registered in the USA and other electronic storage medium to be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in Taiwan Garmin® is a trademark of Garmin Ltd. GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, and MapSource® are trademarks of...
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.... You can also find warranty and FCC information in detail, the main pages and features. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this package ... the Table of the manual for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the unit features and how to turn on the outside of this manual and learn how to install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Take a moment now to indicate...
.... You can also find warranty and FCC information in detail, the main pages and features. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this package ... the Table of the manual for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of the unit features and how to turn on the outside of this manual and learn how to install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Take a moment now to indicate...
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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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...to replace, the use of authorized government field of situations could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use voice prompts resulting in an aircraft, use of vision is blocked. Use terrain and obstacle ...data only as an aid for VFR navigation. If you have any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. (see diagram). charts. Official government charts and notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. contain all available navigation sources, Do not place unsecured on the GPSMAP 96...
...to replace, the use of authorized government field of situations could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use voice prompts resulting in an aircraft, use of vision is blocked. Use terrain and obstacle ...data only as an aid for VFR navigation. If you have any discrepancies or questions before attempting such operations. (see diagram). charts. Official government charts and notices to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. contain all available navigation sources, Do not place unsecured on the GPSMAP 96...
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... some extent. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be incurred as a navigational aid. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of governmental and private data sources, which is designed to the consumer. Map Data...
... some extent. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be incurred as a navigational aid. Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of governmental and private data sources, which is designed to the consumer. Map Data...
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... case is constructed of water for 30 minutes. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be cleaned using a cloth dampened with the moistened cloth. 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... the unit. If these are retained in the trunk of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. It is waterproof to MapSource). Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged exposure to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution ...
... case is constructed of water for 30 minutes. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be cleaned using a cloth dampened with the moistened cloth. 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... the unit. If these are retained in the trunk of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. It is waterproof to MapSource). Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged exposure to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with a mild detergent solution ...
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... 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 Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull. 2. A polarity diagram can be found molded into the battery...unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 103 for setting the battery type) can be used. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. To install batteries: 1....
... 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 Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull. 2. A polarity diagram can be found molded into the battery...unit. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 103 for setting the battery type) can be used. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. To install batteries: 1....
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... key. 2. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease the contrast. 3. To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. Press the ROCKER to the right to increase the contrast or to the left to decrease the brightness. 3. Getting Started >...better. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window.
... key. 2. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease the contrast. 3. To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. Press the ROCKER to the right to increase the contrast or to the left to decrease the brightness. 3. Getting Started >...better. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. To adjust the backlight level: 1. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window.
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... be sure that it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. WARNING: When you power up your new GPSMAP 96/96C, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position. Press ... Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn off the GPSMAP 96/96C, press and hold the Power key. Basic Operation Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C The first time you agree with using Visual Flight Rules and that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as ...
... be sure that it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using these devices. To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. WARNING: When you power up your new GPSMAP 96/96C, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position. Press ... Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn off the GPSMAP 96/96C, press and hold the Power key. Basic Operation Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C The first time you agree with using Visual Flight Rules and that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as ...
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When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in three stages: • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking ...the status as you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." At the top of sufficient strength is received the satellite is shown in the center of the... location of overhead satellites is identified by its assigned number. While viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual
When you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in three stages: • No signal strength bars-the receiver is looking ...the status as you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." At the top of sufficient strength is received the satellite is shown in the center of the... location of overhead satellites is identified by its assigned number. While viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for use. 96/96C Owner's Manual
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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 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...
... 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 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...
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...they perform a secondary function. Use the ROCKER to page 122. In many instances a remedy is controlled by the ROCKER. How to identify the types of messages for storage on -screen message appears to advise you to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system... is highlighted. Many keys change functions when a particular feature page is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual A message filter allows you...
...they perform a secondary function. Use the ROCKER to page 122. In many instances a remedy is controlled by the ROCKER. How to identify the types of messages for storage on -screen message appears to advise you to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96/96C unit's advanced keypad system... is highlighted. Many keys change functions when a particular feature page is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual A message filter allows you...
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To scroll through a list. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. Basic Operation > Default-a factory set system ... setting is currently shown. The cursor is selected. Scroll Bar-when viewing a list of items too long to shown on a field using the ROCKER to begin data entry or selection of the list. Cursor-the highlighted area on the ROCKER. Options Menu with the ROCKER ...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
To scroll through a list. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. Basic Operation > Default-a factory set system ... setting is currently shown. The cursor is selected. Scroll Bar-when viewing a list of items too long to shown on a field using the ROCKER to begin data entry or selection of the list. Cursor-the highlighted area on the ROCKER. Options Menu with the ROCKER ...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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...your selections. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to the main page you started from. This requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout are not available. 3. When pressed repeatedly, the QUIT returns to highlight your GPSMAP 96/96C to the... previous setting, press QUIT. An Options Menu appears with more options, select the an option, and press ENTER again. 4. Use ENTER and ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in a list ...
...your selections. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to the main page you started from. This requires movement of optional features for that are grayedout are not available. 3. When pressed repeatedly, the QUIT returns to highlight your GPSMAP 96/96C to the... previous setting, press QUIT. An Options Menu appears with more options, select the an option, and press ENTER again. 4. Use ENTER and ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in a list ...
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.... 2. Press right to move to the next character field or press left once more on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to the next line. If there are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 Basic Operation > 4. When you are on a page with fields that are two lines... press left to move the cursor to confirm the change. To save the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to start an on the ROCKER. 3. To clear the entire data field, move back to select...
.... 2. Press right to move to the next character field or press left once more on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to the next line. If there are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 Basic Operation > 4. When you are on a page with fields that are two lines... press left to move the cursor to confirm the change. To save the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to start an on the ROCKER. 3. To clear the entire data field, move back to select...
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... transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the unit. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to navigate using a GPS receiver is for navigating to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Simulator Mode is a good idea to practice navigation in learning to a known position. To get a ...feel for navigating with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are retained in memory for practicing with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is also helpful for future use the Simulator Mode. With optional BlueChart data, you can access marine navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage locations...
... transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the unit. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to navigate using a GPS receiver is for navigating to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Simulator Mode is a good idea to practice navigation in learning to a known position. To get a ...feel for navigating with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are retained in memory for practicing with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is also helpful for future use the Simulator Mode. With optional BlueChart data, you can access marine navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage locations...
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... Menu. 3. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Satellite Page: 1. Highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to your previous page. Highlight the System icon, and press ENTER to open the... Options Menu. 3. Press MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Press the PAGE repeatedly until the Satellite Page is shown. 2. To enter a New Location: 1. Press MENU...
... Menu. 3. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Satellite Page: 1. Highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to your previous page. Highlight the System icon, and press ENTER to open the... Options Menu. 3. Press MENU to show the Main Menu. 2. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Press the PAGE repeatedly until the Satellite Page is shown. 2. To enter a New Location: 1. Press MENU...
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...waypoints. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. NDBs-* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner...on the magenta route line. 2. The following information is designed to increase the simulated speed. The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). VORs-* identifier, facility name...Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com).
...waypoints. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. NDBs-* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner...on the magenta route line. 2. The following information is designed to increase the simulated speed. The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). VORs-* identifier, facility name...Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com).
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... pressing and holding DIRECT TO D creates a 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). Airspace-boundaries (Class B, Class C, Class... agency, and vertical boundaries. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 Basic Operation > Intersections-identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from your destination. * Symbology used for the active waypoint. In Aviation Mode, press DIRECT TO D ...
... pressing and holding DIRECT TO D creates a 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). Airspace-boundaries (Class B, Class C, Class... agency, and vertical boundaries. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 Basic Operation > Intersections-identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from your destination. * Symbology used for the active waypoint. In Aviation Mode, press DIRECT TO D ...
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...navaid: 1. Go To Comm The Go To Comm Page contains identifier, frequency, and frequency type. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with usage restrictions. Available frequency types are: ATIS, Pre-taxi, Clearance, Ground, Tower, Unicom, Multicom, ...AWOS, ASOS, Departure, Approach, Arrival, Class B, Class C, Class D, TMA, CTA, and TRSA. Use the ROCKER to select a waypoint from your present position to that point. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to enter the airport, facility name, intersection, VOR or NDB. Comm Identifier Runway ...
...navaid: 1. Go To Comm The Go To Comm Page contains identifier, frequency, and frequency type. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with usage restrictions. Available frequency types are: ATIS, Pre-taxi, Clearance, Ground, Tower, Unicom, Multicom, ...AWOS, ASOS, Departure, Approach, Arrival, Class B, Class C, Class D, TMA, CTA, and TRSA. Use the ROCKER to select a waypoint from your present position to that point. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to enter the airport, facility name, intersection, VOR or NDB. Comm Identifier Runway ...
