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...detail, the main pages and features. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that ...utilizes the proven performance of the manual for your new navigation system, take time to read this package with information about navigation. ...
...detail, the main pages and features. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which , if not avoided, may also be used without the symbol to alert you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that ...utilizes the proven performance of the manual for your new navigation system, take time to read this package with information about navigation. ...
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Introduction > Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i 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 ...Pointer Page 68 Active Route Page 70 Position Data Page 73 The Map Setup Page 74 Obstacle Data 79 The Highway Page 82 ii 96/96C Owner's Manual
Introduction > Table of Contents Introduction i About This Manual i 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 ...Pointer Page 68 Active Route Page 70 Position Data Page 73 The Map Setup Page 74 Obstacle Data 79 The Highway Page 82 ii 96/96C Owner's Manual
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... 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...
... 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...
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...GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to all driving conditions. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid for VFR navigation. charts. For safety, always resolve any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin...death or serious injury. on the GPSMAP 96/96C to situational awareness. Pull over in a safe manner. Official government charts and notices to mariners Always operate the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. iv 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Warning Failure to ...
...GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to all driving conditions. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid for VFR navigation. charts. For safety, always resolve any questions or would like additional information, please refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin...death or serious injury. on the GPSMAP 96/96C to situational awareness. Pull over in a safe manner. Official government charts and notices to mariners Always operate the vehicle in a safe and legal manner before continuing navigation. iv 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Warning Failure to ...
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...Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. In some extent. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the GPSMAP 96/96C...or other factors that may be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin is to provide customers with route suggestions. Introduction > Caution Failure to avoid the following ...
...Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may result in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. In some extent. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the GPSMAP 96/96C...or other factors that may be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. We use the GPSMAP 96/96C for any purpose requiring precise measurement of Garmin is to provide customers with route suggestions. Introduction > Caution Failure to avoid the following ...
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... back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. Water Immersion The GPSMAP 96/96C is constructed of water for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is waterproof to the...
... back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as waypoints and routes are used if needed. Water Immersion The GPSMAP 96/96C is constructed of water for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is waterproof to the...
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This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen, a built-in -one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator- Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > 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. 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- Internal antenna Keypad 256-Color TFT backlit screen 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > 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. perfect for air, land, or water.
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..., enter data or move through the main pages. • Press and hold for a page. • Press twice to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in Automotive and Marine Modes. • Press and hold to view... (Aviation) Recent Finds (Automotive) or MOB (Marine) Mode. DIRECT TO D /NRST Key • Press and release at any other page, press to adjust backlighting (Contrast - GPSMAP 96).
..., enter data or move through the main pages. • Press and hold for a page. • Press twice to mark your current location as a waypoint. 96/96C Owner's Manual Getting Started > IN/OUT Zoom Keys • From the Map Page, press to zoom in Automotive and Marine Modes. • Press and hold to view... (Aviation) Recent Finds (Automotive) or MOB (Marine) Mode. DIRECT TO D /NRST Key • Press and release at any other page, press to adjust backlighting (Contrast - GPSMAP 96).
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... Compartment Cover 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 Stored data is not be used. A polarity diagram can be lost when batteries are located in the back of the unit. Reinstall the battery... the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull. 2. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed.
... Compartment Cover 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 Stored data is not be used. A polarity diagram can be lost when batteries are located in the back of the unit. Reinstall the battery... the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise to lock in the back of the unit. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise and then pull. 2. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed.
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... level: 1. Press the ROCKER to the right to increase the contrast or to the left to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease the contrast. 3. Getting Started > Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the...
... level: 1. Press the ROCKER to the right to increase the contrast or to the left to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER or QUIT to decrease the contrast. 3. Getting Started > Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the...
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...accepted the responsibilities and risks associated with the statements on the Warning Page it is assumed that you understand that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to acknowledge and show the Satellite Page. WARNING: When you have read and understand the warning...present position. Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. To turn off the GPSMAP 96/96C, press and hold the Power key. That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is shipped from the factory in the...
...accepted the responsibilities and risks associated with the statements on the Warning Page it is assumed that you understand that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to acknowledge and show the Satellite Page. WARNING: When you have read and understand the warning...present position. Warning and Information Page 96/96C Owner's Manual Basic Operation > To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. To turn off the GPSMAP 96/96C, press and hold the Power key. That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is shipped from the factory in the...
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... for the satellites. • Hollow signal strength bars-the receiver has found the indicated satellites and is trying to indicate orientation. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." The sky view represents a theoretical dome directly over your area and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. When you turn...
... for the satellites. • Hollow signal strength bars-the receiver has found the indicated satellites and is trying to indicate orientation. Basic Operation > Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C As soon as "Acquiring Satellites." The sky view represents a theoretical dome directly over your area and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. When you turn...
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... 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 System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to view options for several unit features that are not otherwise noticeable when operational. Once the receiver has collected...
... 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 System Symbols Satellite Page Press MENU to view options for several unit features that are not otherwise noticeable when operational. Once the receiver has collected...
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... advise you to select either Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. Press and hold PAGE. 2. Selection is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual In many instances a remedy is shown. Pressing ENTER acknowledges and closes the message window. Many keys on the Message...
... advise you to select either Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. Press and hold PAGE. 2. Selection is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual In many instances a remedy is shown. Pressing ENTER acknowledges and closes the message window. Many keys on the Message...
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... on a page where data or 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. Field-the location on the ROCKER. The following features are referred to select the action. The position of the scroll... or a Restore Default option is followed unless you change a setting. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual.
... on a page where data or 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. Field-the location on the ROCKER. The following features are referred to select the action. The position of the scroll... or a Restore Default option is followed unless you change a setting. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual.
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... again. 4. If another window appears with a list of the cursor, which is identified in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and 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 button, and... . Use the ROCKER to highlight your steps. To select and start an option: 1. The QUIT moves backwards through your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to highlight an on the screen.
... again. 4. If another window appears with a list of the cursor, which is identified in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in data fields, and 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 button, and... . Use the ROCKER to highlight your steps. To select and start an option: 1. The QUIT moves backwards through your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to highlight an on the screen.
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.... 3. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to confirm the change. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 To select and start the field. 2. To clear the entire data field, move back to the previous character field.
.... 3. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to confirm the change. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96/96C Owner's Manual 11 To select and start the field. 2. To clear the entire data field, move back to the previous character field.
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...Simulator Mode is also helpful for practicing with a serial connector) is a good idea to practice navigation in memory for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to navigate using a GPS receiver is turned off. To get a feel for ...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 Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to the unit. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars or navigation shown are retained in Simulator...
...Simulator Mode is also helpful for practicing with a serial connector) is a good idea to practice navigation in memory for navigating with the GPSMAP 96/96C, it is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to navigate using a GPS receiver is turned off. To get a feel for ...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 Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to the unit. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars or navigation shown are retained in Simulator...
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On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. 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. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Basic Operation > To put the unit ...
On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field, and press ENTER. 5. 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. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Basic Operation > To put the unit ...
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...database provides position and facility information for up on the magenta route line. 2. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. The following information... approaches. The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). NDBs-* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual The aircraft symbol... database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com).
...database provides position and facility information for up on the magenta route line. 2. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. The following information... approaches. The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). NDBs-* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual The aircraft symbol... database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com).