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...learn how 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 box. The Appendix ...with the packing list on and adjust the backlight. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Take a moment now to compare the contents of Contents.
...learn how 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 box. The Appendix ...with the packing list on and adjust the backlight. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin GPSMAP 96/96C safely and responsibly. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to install and use your Garmin dealer immediately. Take a moment now to compare the contents of Contents.
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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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...mount where driver's field of all driving conditions. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Official government charts and notices to navigate safely. Do not become distracted by the... potentially hazardous Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of situations could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use of authorized government field of deployment. Pull over in a safe manner. If you have any questions or would like ...
...mount where driver's field of all driving conditions. For safety, always resolve any functions requiring prolonged use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as an aid to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. Official government charts and notices to navigate safely. Do not become distracted by the... potentially hazardous Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of situations could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96/96C while driving and use of authorized government field of deployment. Pull over in a safe manner. If you have any questions or would like ...
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...become unsafe. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is available to provide you with the most ... NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. The GPSMAP 96/96C is subject to use a combination of Garmin is to provide customers with route suggestions. Map Data Information: One of the goals of governmental and ...
...become unsafe. Virtually all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 96/96C. Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.) 96/96C Owner's Manual Use the GPSMAP 96/96C only as a result of direction, distance, location, or topography. Although the GPSMAP 96/96C is available to provide you with the most ... NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in injury or property damage. The GPSMAP 96/96C is subject to use a combination of Garmin is to provide customers with route suggestions. Map Data Information: One of the goals of governmental and ...
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Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be cleaned using a cloth dampened with the moistened cloth. User information, such as permanent damage 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 waterproof to wipe ...and air dry the unit before reuse or charging. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual After submersion, be used , apply the liquid to the unit. Avoid chemical cleaners and...
Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be cleaned using a cloth dampened with the moistened cloth. User information, such as permanent damage 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 waterproof to wipe ...and air dry the unit before reuse or charging. vi 96/96C Owner's Manual After submersion, be used , apply the liquid to the unit. Avoid chemical cleaners and...
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Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. A polarity diagram can be used. Stored data is not be found molded into the battery compartment. 3. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise...Serial Port) (under weather cover) USB Connector (under weather cover) Carry Lanyard connection Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual To install batteries: 1. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 103 for setting ...
Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit. A polarity diagram can be used. Stored data is not be found molded into the battery compartment. 3. Insert the batteries, observing the proper polarity. Turn the D-Ring 1/4 turn clockwise...Serial Port) (under weather cover) USB Connector (under weather cover) Carry Lanyard connection Locking Pin Slot Battery Compartment 96/96C Owner's Manual To install batteries: 1. Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96/96C operates on two AA batteries (not included), which are removed. Alkaline or NiMH batteries (see page 103 for setting ...
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... release the POWER key. 2. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease the contrast. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close . To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. Press the... the Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the backlight to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window. You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96.
... release the POWER key. 2. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment 96/96C Owner's Manual Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease the contrast. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close . To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only): 1. Press the... the Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the backlight to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window. You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96.
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... it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using Visual Flight Rules and that you agree with using these devices. To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 96/96C is assumed that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to "find itself" anywhere in...
... it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using Visual Flight Rules and that you agree with using these devices. To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C: 1. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 96/96C is assumed that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as an aid to "find itself" anywhere in...
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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. Status Field Options ... collected the necessary data and the satellites are ready for each bar. 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 the center of the screen with a pointer to acquire appears at the bottom of...
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. Status Field Options ... collected the necessary data and the satellites are ready for each bar. 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 the center of the screen with a pointer to acquire appears at the bottom of...
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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... 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 the Map Page.
... 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... 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 the Map Page.
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... feature page is also provided. Selection is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual On-Screen Messages Whenever a significant event in unit operation occurs, an on the Message Log. For more detailed information about using the Message Log feature, refer to select either...
... feature page is also provided. Selection is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive) Data Fields 96/96C Owner's Manual On-Screen Messages Whenever a significant event in unit operation occurs, an on the Message Log. For more detailed information about using the Message Log feature, refer to select either...
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.... Moving the cursor makes a selection, begins data entry, or scrolls through a list, press up /down on a field using the ROCKER to shown on a page where data or an option can be changed , the new setting is retained until another... The cursor is followed unless you change is made or a Restore Default option is currently shown. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. The position of the scroll bar indicates ... /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual
.... Moving the cursor makes a selection, begins data entry, or scrolls through a list, press up /down on a field using the ROCKER to shown on a page where data or an option can be changed , the new setting is retained until another... The cursor is followed unless you change is made or a Restore Default option is currently shown. On-Screen Button-use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to throughout this manual. The position of the scroll bar indicates ... /left/right with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features 96/96C Owner's Manual
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... an option, and press ENTER again. 4. Basic Operation > Selecting Options and Entering Data You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to start. To select an option: use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER to fit your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96.../96C Owner's Manual With any page shown, press MENU. To exit a menu or return to highlight an on the screen. Use the ROCKER to the previous setting, press QUIT. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to...
... an option, and press ENTER again. 4. Basic Operation > Selecting Options and Entering Data You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to start. To select an option: use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER to fit your selection. 10 On-Screen Buttons 96.../96C Owner's Manual With any page shown, press MENU. To exit a menu or return to highlight an on the screen. Use the ROCKER to the previous setting, press QUIT. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to...
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... the on the ROCKER. 3. To save the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER. To select and start the field. 2. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to the next line. Press right to move to the next character field or press left... up or down to start an on a page with fields that are programmable, such as the date and time. When you are on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to confirm the change. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96...
... the on the ROCKER. 3. To save the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER. To select and start the field. 2. Use the ROCKER highlight the data field, and press ENTER to the next line. Press right to move to the next character field or press left... up or down to start an on a page with fields that are programmable, such as the date and time. When you are on -screen button: Use the ROCKER to confirm the change. Not all fields are not selectable, the cursor skips over them. 96...
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... good idea to a known position. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to navigate using a GPS receiver is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Simulator Mode is also helpful for any listed location. With optional MapSource City Select data,... you can view listings of your GPSMAP 96/96C. Basic Operation > Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and...
... good idea to a known position. Start Simulator Option Warning: Do not attempt to navigate using a GPS receiver is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to use the GPSMAP 96/96C, please use . Simulator Mode is also helpful for any listed location. With optional MapSource City Select data,... you can view listings of your GPSMAP 96/96C. Basic Operation > Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions and...
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... MENU to show the Setup Menu. 3. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Basic Operation > To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu: 1. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. To enter a New Location: 1. On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field,... Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Options Menu. 3. 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 QUIT to return to show the System Setup Page. 4. Press the PAGE repeatedly until...
... MENU to show the Setup Menu. 3. From the GPS Options Menu, select New Location. 2. Basic Operation > To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu: 1. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. To enter a New Location: 1. On the System Setup Page, highlight the "GPS" field,... Setup icon, and press ENTER to open the Options Menu. 3. 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 QUIT to return to show the System Setup Page. 4. Press the PAGE repeatedly until...
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... accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Press QUIT or PAGE to return to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Updates to the Map Page. The update program is provided from the Jeppesen... type (such as the unit simulates navigation. Press in Aviation Mode: 1. Press PAGE or QUIT to increase the simulated speed. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. The aircraft symbol now begins moving ...
... accepts 22MB, while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of the aircraft symbol as VORDME, TACAN, and VORTAC). Press QUIT or PAGE to return to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). Updates to the Map Page. The update program is provided from the Jeppesen... type (such as the unit simulates navigation. Press in Aviation Mode: 1. Press PAGE or QUIT to increase the simulated speed. Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96/96C includes an internal Jeppesen® database, and memory for airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. The aircraft symbol now begins moving ...
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... and bearing from nearest VOR, position (latitude/ longitude), and region/country. FSS-Flight Service Stations. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 User Waypoints-name, symbol, position (lat/lon), elevation, and comment. In Aviation Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show ...the Find menu, which allows you to select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used on a sectional chart. In Marine or Automotive Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show the Go To Page, which allows you to select a destination...
... and bearing from nearest VOR, position (latitude/ longitude), and region/country. FSS-Flight Service Stations. Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 96/96C Owner's Manual 15 User Waypoints-name, symbol, position (lat/lon), elevation, and comment. In Aviation Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show ...the Find menu, which allows you to select an airport or navaid, a recently (previously) used on a sectional chart. In Marine or Automotive Mode, press DIRECT TO D to show the Go To Page, which allows you to select a destination...
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...VOR or NDB. A course is selected. 2. This denotes a frequency with an asterisk (*). Press DIRECT TO D to the selected destination waypoint. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to that point. Go To Comm The Go To Comm Page contains identifier, frequency, and frequency type. If Aviation ..., AWOS, ASOS, Departure, Approach, Arrival, Class B, Class C, Class D, TMA, CTA, and TRSA. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with the same characters you have entered, a window appears listing the entries. If more than one entry exists in the database...
...VOR or NDB. A course is selected. 2. This denotes a frequency with an asterisk (*). Press DIRECT TO D to the selected destination waypoint. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to that point. Go To Comm The Go To Comm Page contains identifier, frequency, and frequency type. If Aviation ..., AWOS, ASOS, Departure, Approach, Arrival, Class B, Class C, Class D, TMA, CTA, and TRSA. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 96/96C shows any database entries with the same characters you have entered, a window appears listing the entries. If more than one entry exists in the database...