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... 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 and Entering Data............10 Using Additional Map Data 12 Simulator Mode 12 Using DIRECT TO Key 14 Go To User...
... 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 and Entering Data............10 Using Additional Map Data 12 Simulator Mode 12 Using DIRECT TO Key 14 Go To User...
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...and then wipe dry. Prolonged submersion can result. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of water for 30 minutes. It is always a ...good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (...
...and then wipe dry. Prolonged submersion can result. Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be certain to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual Introduction > Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of water for 30 minutes. It is always a ...good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (...
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...GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Updates to the Map Page. Weather-associated with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, and AWOS). Press QUIT or PAGE to return to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin...to view the simulated navigation on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the USB Cable to connect to 1,000 user-created waypoints. The following information is designed to operate on the other main pages. Observe the movement of ...city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual
...GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Updates to the Map Page. Weather-associated with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, and AWOS). Press QUIT or PAGE to return to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin...to view the simulated navigation on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the USB Cable to connect to 1,000 user-created waypoints. The following information is designed to operate on the other main pages. Observe the movement of ...city/state/country, position (latitude/longitude), and frequency. 14 96/96C Owner's Manual
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...select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used on a sectional chart. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 FSS-Flight Service Stations. Go To Aviation The Go To Aviation Page shows the (Airport) identifier, CTAF or tower ...use, pressing DIRECT TO D key shows a detailed information page for NDBs, VORs, and airports are consistent with those used waypoint, or a user-created waypoint as your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Basic Operation > Intersections-identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from ...
...select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used on a sectional chart. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 FSS-Flight Service Stations. Go To Aviation The Go To Aviation Page shows the (Airport) identifier, CTAF or tower ...use, pressing DIRECT TO D key shows a detailed information page for NDBs, VORs, and airports are consistent with those used waypoint, or a user-created waypoint as your current location, and airport position (latitude/longitude). Basic Operation > Intersections-identifier, nearest VOR, radial and distance from ...
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...to the right or left until Recent or User is highlighted. From User, you can also select the top waypoint name line and then spell out the waypoint name using ENTER and the ROCKER. 3. User List for Waypoints 20 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER when a waypoint is selected. 2.... Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field. Basic Operation > Go To User and Recent To Go To a recently used waypoint or usercreated ...
...to the right or left until Recent or User is highlighted. From User, you can also select the top waypoint name line and then spell out the waypoint name using ENTER and the ROCKER. 3. User List for Waypoints 20 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER when a waypoint is selected. 2.... Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field. Basic Operation > Go To User and Recent To Go To a recently used waypoint or usercreated ...
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... other places near the waypoint or point of map detail. Press DIRECT TO D . The Go To Page opens 2. Add To Route-places the location in a user defined distance around a waypoint. Basic Operation > Go To Page Options Menu The available options are described below. In the sections following, some options, such as...
... other places near the waypoint or point of map detail. Press DIRECT TO D . The Go To Page opens 2. Add To Route-places the location in a user defined distance around a waypoint. Basic Operation > Go To Page Options Menu The available options are described below. In the sections following, some options, such as...
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...ARTCC) points of communication, along with name, bearing to and distance, and frequency. Loading MapSouce data provides additional search options. User (Waypoints)-nine nearest with their associated frequency(s). NDB (Non Directional Beacons)-nine nearest with identifier, bearing to and distance, length... of your present position. Airport-nine nearest with identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing to and distance. 96/96C Owner's Manual 23 Wx (Airport Weather Sources)-nine nearest airport weather information sources, including AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS. VOR (VHF Omnidirectional...
...ARTCC) points of communication, along with name, bearing to and distance, and frequency. Loading MapSouce data provides additional search options. User (Waypoints)-nine nearest with their associated frequency(s). NDB (Non Directional Beacons)-nine nearest with identifier, bearing to and distance, length... of your present position. Airport-nine nearest with identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing to and distance. 96/96C Owner's Manual 23 Wx (Airport Weather Sources)-nine nearest airport weather information sources, including AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS. VOR (VHF Omnidirectional...
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... select a category as described above. Note: When an airspace alert is available from the top field to show the airport data. 96/96C Owner's Manual Press and hold DIRECT TO D a second time to select the category in Aviation Mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint ... airport information pages, use the ROCKER to select a category from the information pages. 24 To view additional information for a nearby airport, navaid, or user waypoint: 1. Additional information for duplex operations) Airspace-up to nine (depending on the list, and press Enter. Nearest Airport List 2. To view the...
... select a category as described above. Note: When an airspace alert is available from the top field to show the airport data. 96/96C Owner's Manual Press and hold DIRECT TO D a second time to select the category in Aviation Mode: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint ... airport information pages, use the ROCKER to select a category from the information pages. 24 To view additional information for a nearby airport, navaid, or user waypoint: 1. Additional information for duplex operations) Airspace-up to nine (depending on the list, and press Enter. Nearest Airport List 2. To view the...
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...-allows you to enter a new waypoint's position coordinates manually. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comment, altitude, and depth available for the new waypoint. 2. 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... using three basic methods: Mark Waypoint Page Basic Operation > • Enter/Mark key-allows you to mark your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 31 To mark your present position: 1.
...-allows you to enter a new waypoint's position coordinates manually. To accept the waypoint with a user-defined icon, comment, altitude, and depth available for the new waypoint. 2. 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... using three basic methods: Mark Waypoint Page Basic Operation > • Enter/Mark key-allows you to mark your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER. 96/96C Owner's Manual 31 To mark your present position: 1.
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... Page from point to the Saved Routes list. Before 96/96C Owner's Manual Highlight the on-screen Use button, and press ENTER to ...button, and press ENTER to save it on the Information Page for the selected point of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items, with the last being your current location to navigate. With an empty... Menu groups and shows the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu item, the GPSMAP 96/96C creates a straight path (point to point) from a Route Page options menu the GPSMAP 96/96C creates a route composed of interest. Basic Operation >...
... Page from point to the Saved Routes list. Before 96/96C Owner's Manual Highlight the on-screen Use button, and press ENTER to ...button, and press ENTER to save it on the Information Page for the selected point of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items, with the last being your current location to navigate. With an empty... Menu groups and shows the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu item, the GPSMAP 96/96C creates a straight path (point to point) from a Route Page options menu the GPSMAP 96/96C creates a route composed of interest. Basic Operation >...
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... present location and can be visible on the page or select Map Only without data fields, using the Map Page Options Menu. Up to four user-selectable data fields can not be selected to appear on the screen. Main Pages > Marine Mode Options Map Page When you press the ROCKER, the... GPSMAP 96/96C enters cursor mode that pans the cartography to keep in mind that the position icon stays in Panning Mode Pointer (Panning) Arrow 60 96/96C Owner's Manual
... present location and can be visible on the page or select Map Only without data fields, using the Map Page Options Menu. Up to four user-selectable data fields can not be selected to appear on the screen. Main Pages > Marine Mode Options Map Page When you press the ROCKER, the... GPSMAP 96/96C enters cursor mode that pans the cartography to keep in mind that the position icon stays in Panning Mode Pointer (Panning) Arrow 60 96/96C Owner's Manual
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... (Horizontal Situation Indicator) Page replaces the Pointer Page when the unit is in a route), 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Pages > current ground track, off -course. The four data fields at the top of the page are user configurable by accessing the Change Data Fields option from the HSI Page Options Menu. Data Fields...
... (Horizontal Situation Indicator) Page replaces the Pointer Page when the unit is in a route), 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Pages > current ground track, off -course. The four data fields at the top of the page are user configurable by accessing the Change Data Fields option from the HSI Page Options Menu. Data Fields...
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... be customized to select an option. Set OBS and Hold-(Aviation Mode) Allows you to customize the HSI/Pointer Page to your course. 96/96C Owner's Manual 69 To show the Options Menu. 2. HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus The Options Menu on the HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus are: Main Pages...Use for an active route. Press MENU to alter your preferences in all unit operating modes. Like the Map Page, the HSI/Pointer Page features user-selectable data fields. The options available on the Pointer Page allows you to show the HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus: 1. Each data field can be...
... be customized to select an option. Set OBS and Hold-(Aviation Mode) Allows you to customize the HSI/Pointer Page to your course. 96/96C Owner's Manual 69 To show the Options Menu. 2. HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus The Options Menu on the HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus are: Main Pages...Use for an active route. Press MENU to alter your preferences in all unit operating modes. Like the Map Page, the HSI/Pointer Page features user-selectable data fields. The options available on the Pointer Page allows you to show the HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus: 1. Each data field can be...
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... options are available from the default (shown to specify the type of the distance traveled since the odometer was last reset 96/96C Owner's Manual 73 The default page shown six user-selectable data fields. Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for easier viewing. Reset Trip Data-clears trip...
... options are available from the default (shown to specify the type of the distance traveled since the odometer was last reset 96/96C Owner's Manual 73 The default page shown six user-selectable data fields. Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for easier viewing. Reset Trip Data-clears trip...
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...less than the elevation in red, yellow, and gray and dark gray, light gray, and white for the GPSMAP 96C and GPSMAP 96 respectively. Lighted Obstruction below 1000 ft AGL. MapSource BlueChart® marine mapping data). AGL and higher. ..."X" symbol. Main Pages > Obstacle Data Obstacle on the Map Page. References to obstacle icon gray tones for GPSMAP 96 units are in red (dark gray) are predicted to be within 100 ft elevation of your flight path.... navigation features on the map Page are shown in the user defined "Caution 96/96C Owner's Manual 79 Lighted Obstruction 1000 ft.
...less than the elevation in red, yellow, and gray and dark gray, light gray, and white for the GPSMAP 96C and GPSMAP 96 respectively. Lighted Obstruction below 1000 ft AGL. MapSource BlueChart® marine mapping data). AGL and higher. ..."X" symbol. Main Pages > Obstacle Data Obstacle on the Map Page. References to obstacle icon gray tones for GPSMAP 96 units are in red (dark gray) are predicted to be within 100 ft elevation of your flight path.... navigation features on the map Page are shown in the user defined "Caution 96/96C Owner's Manual 79 Lighted Obstruction 1000 ft.
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...user defined parameters on either red with white lettering (black with white lettering) indicating a red (dark gray) obstacle is 120 Seconds, however you the option of the red (dark gray) and 96/96C Owner's Manual Obstacle warnings appear in either side of your projected flight path. The GPSMAP 96/96C..." field below your flight path. The default setting is in range or black with white lettering (white with tone) occurs. The GPSMAP 96/96C evaluates obstacles, according to 750 ft or 500 ft. Medium sensitivity annunciates all red (dark gray) and yellow (light gray) obstacles...
...user defined parameters on either red with white lettering (black with white lettering) indicating a red (dark gray) obstacle is 120 Seconds, however you the option of the red (dark gray) and 96/96C Owner's Manual Obstacle warnings appear in either side of your projected flight path. The GPSMAP 96/96C..." field below your flight path. The default setting is in range or black with white lettering (white with tone) occurs. The GPSMAP 96/96C evaluates obstacles, according to 750 ft or 500 ft. Medium sensitivity annunciates all red (dark gray) and yellow (light gray) obstacles...
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Up to four user-selectable data fields show in or out on the highway. To restore defaults for the HSI/Pointer Page and is represented by point to your ... navigate using data fields and a graphic highway. Press MENU twice to three. Use the ROCKER to page 66 for all three operating modes. 96/96C Owner's Manual While navigating, access the Highway Page from four to show the Highway Page: 1. Press MENU to show and the method of data to next point...
Up to four user-selectable data fields show in or out on the highway. To restore defaults for the HSI/Pointer Page and is represented by point to your ... navigate using data fields and a graphic highway. Press MENU twice to three. Use the ROCKER to page 66 for all three operating modes. 96/96C Owner's Manual While navigating, access the Highway Page from four to show the Highway Page: 1. Press MENU to show and the method of data to next point...
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Any User Waypoints added to the Track is open ended), specify a color for the track when shown on the Map, and TracBack. The next prompt asks you ... ENTER to : Rename the track, view the track distance, view the calculated area encircled by the Saved Track Page. 4. Saved Track Page 92 96/96C Owner's Manual To view a Track on the track that you want as you to start the calculation as the End Point, and press ENTER. With the Saved...
Any User Waypoints added to the Track is open ended), specify a color for the track when shown on the Map, and TracBack. The next prompt asks you ... ENTER to : Rename the track, view the track distance, view the calculated area encircled by the Saved Track Page. 4. Saved Track Page 92 96/96C Owner's Manual To view a Track on the track that you want as you to start the calculation as the End Point, and press ENTER. With the Saved...
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...E6B Flight Computer Indicated Altitude-required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Use current altimeter setting (barometric pressure). 94 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER to show the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Press MENU twice to open the E6B Page of tabs using ROCKER, ... Airspeed-required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Main Menu > To Create a User Waypoint on page 38, then highlight OK, and press ENTER to mark as a user waypoint. Enter the aircraft's airspeed indicator reading. Baro Pressure-required entry for density altitude/ true...
...E6B Flight Computer Indicated Altitude-required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Use current altimeter setting (barometric pressure). 94 96/96C Owner's Manual Press ENTER to show the Mark Waypoint Page. 2. Press MENU twice to open the E6B Page of tabs using ROCKER, ... Airspeed-required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Main Menu > To Create a User Waypoint on page 38, then highlight OK, and press ENTER to mark as a user waypoint. Enter the aircraft's airspeed indicator reading. Baro Pressure-required entry for density altitude/ true...
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...effect caused by speed. Press ENTER when finished. 3. Use heading from entry of indicated altitude, baro pressure and total air temperature. 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Menu > To calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. from the aircraft's heading indicator or directional gyro. Head Wind (... is the temperature of heading and true airspeed. Also can be entered directly for winds aloft calculations. True Airspeed (calculated figure or user entered)- From the E6B Page, use the speed shown on a standard outside air including the heating effect caused by speed. Density ...
...effect caused by speed. Press ENTER when finished. 3. Use heading from entry of indicated altitude, baro pressure and total air temperature. 96/96C Owner's Manual Main Menu > To calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. from the aircraft's heading indicator or directional gyro. Head Wind (... is the temperature of heading and true airspeed. Also can be entered directly for winds aloft calculations. True Airspeed (calculated figure or user entered)- From the E6B Page, use the speed shown on a standard outside air including the heating effect caused by speed. Density ...