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... or serious injury. This manual is provided at the end of the manual for aviation, marine, and automotive applications. Introduction > The Basic Operation section provides you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Contents. The Introduction contains the Table of Garmin GPS, full-featured mapping and...
... or serious injury. This manual is provided at the end of the manual for aviation, marine, and automotive applications. Introduction > The Basic Operation section provides you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Contents. The Introduction contains the Table of Garmin GPS, full-featured mapping and...
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... 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 137 Index 138 96...
... 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 137 Index 138 96...
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...of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with route suggestions. Garmin does not take any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Do not ...using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for aircraft navigation. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. In some extent. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be incurred as a navigational aid....
...of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with route suggestions. Garmin does not take any purpose requiring precise measurement of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Do not ...using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for aircraft navigation. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. In some extent. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should not be incurred as a navigational aid....
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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. 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-
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... to establish your approximate location. System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to view options for several unit features that are not otherwise noticeable when operational. GPS Accuracy Satellite Array "Sky View" Signal Strength Bars Current Location Basic Operation > Status Bar At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides the current... 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
... to establish your approximate location. System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to view options for several unit features that are not otherwise noticeable when operational. GPS Accuracy Satellite Array "Sky View" Signal Strength Bars Current Location Basic Operation > Status Bar At the top of each page, a Status Bar provides the current... 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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... of actual satellite signals or route navigation. 12 96/96C Owner's Manual All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are only simulations and do not represent the strength of your GPSMAP 96/96C. To get a feel for navigating with a serial ...connector) is turned off. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to navigate using a GPS receiver is a good idea to use the GPSMAP 96/96C...
... of actual satellite signals or route navigation. 12 96/96C Owner's Manual All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are only simulations and do not represent the strength of your GPSMAP 96/96C. To get a feel for navigating with a serial ...connector) is turned off. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to navigate using a GPS receiver is a good idea to use the GPSMAP 96/96C...
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... Menu, select New Location. 2. Highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to your previous page. On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Press QUIT to return to show the Setup Menu. 3. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. To enter a New Location: 1. ..., and press ENTER. To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Satellite Page: 1. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Press MENU to show the System Setup Page. 4. Press MENU twice to open the Options Menu. 3. Highlight the System icon, and press ...
... Menu, select New Location. 2. Highlight the Setup icon, and press ENTER to your previous page. On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. Press QUIT to return to show the Setup Menu. 3. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. To enter a New Location: 1. ..., and press ENTER. To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Satellite Page: 1. Select Use Map or Identifier, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 13 Press MENU to show the System Setup Page. 4. Press MENU twice to open the Options Menu. 3. Highlight the System icon, and press ...
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...and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing the restrictions for a runway/approach. 96/96C Owner's Manual 17 Go To Runway The Go To Runway Page shows identifier, runway designations, runway layout (map), traffic pattern direction, surface type, lighting frequency...To return to highlight any frequency with the ROCKER in the top field. Available approach types include ILS, localizer, RNAV, GPS, VOR, VOR/DME, and NDB. Select Comm with usage restrictions (as denoted by an asterisk), and press ENTER.
...and bearing from your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing the restrictions for a runway/approach. 96/96C Owner's Manual 17 Go To Runway The Go To Runway Page shows identifier, runway designations, runway layout (map), traffic pattern direction, surface type, lighting frequency...To return to highlight any frequency with the ROCKER in the top field. Available approach types include ILS, localizer, RNAV, GPS, VOR, VOR/DME, and NDB. Select Comm with usage restrictions (as denoted by an asterisk), and press ENTER.
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...Basic Operation > Select Approach The Select Approach option replaces a destination airport with the approach waypoints. 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to highlight Approach. 3. The GPSMAP 96/96C removes the destination airport from final approach fix to quickly retrieve and select available approaches. To select an approach... in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The approaches provided in mind that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (from the Go To and replaces it with...
...Basic Operation > Select Approach The Select Approach option replaces a destination airport with the approach waypoints. 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to highlight Approach. 3. The GPSMAP 96/96C removes the destination airport from final approach fix to quickly retrieve and select available approaches. To select an approach... in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The approaches provided in mind that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (from the Go To and replaces it with...
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... Menu, and then select the Marine Services icon. 2. The city shows with addresses in the map database. To find Marine Services 1. If your unit has a GPS fix, the Region field at the top of the Information Page are on-screen buttons for an address within the coverage of address matches when...
... Menu, and then select the Marine Services icon. 2. The city shows with addresses in the map database. To find Marine Services 1. If your unit has a GPS fix, the Region field at the top of the Information Page are on-screen buttons for an address within the coverage of address matches when...
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..., range, and bearing to show any one of the possible data options. Position Data Window GPS Status Description of map point from your present position and scroll to keep the cursor, the white...the screen. Main Pages > Marine Mode Options Map Page When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 96/96C enters cursor mode that the position icon stays in your current detail coverage). As you pan past... to provide continuous map coverage (keep in Panning Mode Pointer (Panning) Arrow 60 96/96C Owner's Manual Panning the Map with the Pointer Arrow The Pointer Arrow allows you pan the map). ...
..., range, and bearing to show any one of the possible data options. Position Data Window GPS Status Description of map point from your present position and scroll to keep the cursor, the white...the screen. Main Pages > Marine Mode Options Map Page When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 96/96C enters cursor mode that the position icon stays in your current detail coverage). As you pan past... to provide continuous map coverage (keep in Panning Mode Pointer (Panning) Arrow 60 96/96C Owner's Manual Panning the Map with the Pointer Arrow The Pointer Arrow allows you pan the map). ...
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... and destination as a sequence of waypoints for use in the "Go To" or "Route" must be applied to customize the data fields shown on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Press ENTER when OK is highlighted to missed approach point (MAP), and are based on the Active... enter fuel consumption rate and distance. Press Menu to save the current route from final approach 72 fix (FAF) to complete saving the route. 96/96C Owner's Manual
... and destination as a sequence of waypoints for use in the "Go To" or "Route" must be applied to customize the data fields shown on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. Press ENTER when OK is highlighted to missed approach point (MAP), and are based on the Active... enter fuel consumption rate and distance. Press Menu to save the current route from final approach 72 fix (FAF) to complete saving the route. 96/96C Owner's Manual
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... source. To access the Setup Menu: 1. Setup Menu 102 96/96C Owner's Manual Each setup page is disconnected from three modes of GPS operation, enable/disable WAAS, designate battery type, choose an on-screen text language, and choose what happens when the GPSMAP 96/96C is identified by an icon, Highlight an icon, and press... the Setup Menu shown, select the feature you want to modify, and press ENTER. Main Menu > Setup The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSMAP 96/96C to your requirements.
... source. To access the Setup Menu: 1. Setup Menu 102 96/96C Owner's Manual Each setup page is disconnected from three modes of GPS operation, enable/disable WAAS, designate battery type, choose an on-screen text language, and choose what happens when the GPSMAP 96/96C is identified by an icon, Highlight an icon, and press... the Setup Menu shown, select the feature you want to modify, and press ENTER. Main Menu > Setup The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSMAP 96/96C to your requirements.
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... receiver directly from the GPSMAP 96/96C. Provides for connection to be automatically show on the GPSMAP 96/96C. Allows Go To or route selection on the panel-mount to a Garmin panel-mounted GPS receiver. Interface Setup Page The following settings are available: GARMIN-the proprietary format used to...using a USB or Serial Port Cable. GARMIN DGPS-the proprietary format used with a PC. Data Format Page for GARMIN DGPS Aviation In-the proprietary format used for tuning of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data. 104 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Menu > Interface Setup The Interface...
... receiver directly from the GPSMAP 96/96C. Provides for connection to be automatically show on the GPSMAP 96/96C. Allows Go To or route selection on the panel-mount to a Garmin panel-mounted GPS receiver. Interface Setup Page The following settings are available: GARMIN-the proprietary format used to...using a USB or Serial Port Cable. GARMIN DGPS-the proprietary format used with a PC. Data Format Page for GARMIN DGPS Aviation In-the proprietary format used for tuning of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data. 104 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Menu > Interface Setup The Interface...
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... and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. 96/96C Owner's Manual 123 Extensive use )4 GPSMAP 96C - Subject to accuracy degradation to change without notice. 1. With optional Garmin GBR 21 Beacon Receiver input. 4. Up to ...GPSMAP 96/96C in quad helix, remote antenna capability Keypad: Nine multifunction backlit keys Operating Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to 70oC)1 Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel Acquisition Time: Warm: Approximately 15 seconds Cold: Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate™: Approximately 2 minutes Update Rate: Once per second, continuous GPS...
... and audible tones significantly reduce battery life. 96/96C Owner's Manual 123 Extensive use )4 GPSMAP 96C - Subject to accuracy degradation to change without notice. 1. With optional Garmin GBR 21 Beacon Receiver input. 4. Up to ...GPSMAP 96/96C in quad helix, remote antenna capability Keypad: Nine multifunction backlit keys Operating Range: 5 to 158oF (-15 to 70oC)1 Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled, 12 parallel channel Acquisition Time: Warm: Approximately 15 seconds Cold: Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate™: Approximately 2 minutes Update Rate: Once per second, continuous GPS...
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...GPS Antenna-allows enhanced satellite acquisition. Use of such accessories might cause damage to the Garmin web site: http://garmin.com/products/GPSMAP96/96C/ CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have not necessarily been tested or approved by other manufacturer's products is not recommended. 96/96C Owner's Manual Appendix > Accessories Carry Lanyard-provides convenient method for use with GPSMAP 96/96C..., refer to your Garmin Product and void the terms...
...GPS Antenna-allows enhanced satellite acquisition. Use of such accessories might cause damage to the Garmin web site: http://garmin.com/products/GPSMAP96/96C/ CAUTION: Garmin Accessories have not necessarily been tested or approved by other manufacturer's products is not recommended. 96/96C Owner's Manual Appendix > Accessories Carry Lanyard-provides convenient method for use with GPSMAP 96/96C..., refer to your Garmin Product and void the terms...
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...is physically represented by all Garmin units. Lines of ground monuments (i.e. If you are using. Appendix > What is latitude and longitude, which approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in the GPS unit should be selected. 96/96C Owner's Manual 125 Your current location ...datum as the map or chart to ensure the most common format is Position Format? Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 96/96C can choose to change the position format to use metric grids that are found on a map or chart are Map Datums? trig. ...
...is physically represented by all Garmin units. Lines of ground monuments (i.e. If you are using. Appendix > What is latitude and longitude, which approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in the GPS unit should be selected. 96/96C Owner's Manual 125 Your current location ...datum as the map or chart to ensure the most common format is Position Format? Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 96/96C can choose to change the position format to use metric grids that are found on a map or chart are Map Datums? trig. ...
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... U.S. It is still in position, these corrections signals can also correct for errors in the developmental stage with a goal of GPS by ground reference stations (see DGPS below). At this time the system is a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and...by the U.S. In addition to compensating for deliberate degradation of the accuracy of providing reliable signals with Loran TD selected.) 126 96/96C Owner's Manual Department of the differential sites. navcen.uscg.gov/ for use without fee. Location Setup Page (Position Format List with an accuracy ...
... U.S. It is still in position, these corrections signals can also correct for errors in the developmental stage with a goal of GPS by ground reference stations (see DGPS below). At this time the system is a space-based system that broadcasts integrity information and...by the U.S. In addition to compensating for deliberate degradation of the accuracy of providing reliable signals with Loran TD selected.) 126 96/96C Owner's Manual Department of the differential sites. navcen.uscg.gov/ for use without fee. Location Setup Page (Position Format List with an accuracy ...
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For more information please read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual. Appendix > You must know your GPSMAP 96/96C are selected from the Interface Setup on your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD... GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD 128 96/96C Owner's Manual The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 96/96C and enables the unit to drive up to a wide range of this manual. The input/output lines on page 104 of external devices, including PC...
For more information please read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual. Appendix > You must know your GPSMAP 96/96C are selected from the Interface Setup on your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD... GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD 128 96/96C Owner's Manual The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 96/96C and enables the unit to drive up to a wide range of this manual. The input/output lines on page 104 of external devices, including PC...
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.../96C. Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C is necessary for downloading of the GPSMAP 96/96C and insert the smaller connector on page 104. 96/96C Owner's Manual 129 Appendix > Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through...
.../96C. Interfacing the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C is necessary for downloading of the GPSMAP 96/96C and insert the smaller connector on page 104. 96/96C Owner's Manual 129 Appendix > Garmin Proprietary Sentences: PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in RTCM SC-104 version 2.0 format through...