Garmin GPSMAP 296 Support Question
Garmin GPSMAP 296 Support Question
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Question posted by peterhoche on August 19th, 2012
Garmin 296 Database Update
how do i update my garmin 296 jeppesen database?
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Related Garmin GPSMAP 296 Manual Pages
Pilot's Guide - Page 3
... to the Setting Up and Using Sonar. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews in detail, the main pages and features in Marine Mode...
Pilot's Guide - Page 9
Battery pack. GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW
Unit Overview
The GPSMAP 296 is up (as shown here) to receive satellite signals.
Refer to provide you with backlighting
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation
Detachable GPS antenna collapses for air, land, or water. GPS antenna 256-Color TFT screen
with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions...
Pilot's Guide - Page 13
... collected the necessary data from this satellite.
As soon as the GPSMAP 296 has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to reset.
• Simulating GPS-the receiver is in Simulator Mode. GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS
Receiver Status
The Receiver Status field shows one of the following conditions:
• Searching the...
Pilot's Guide - Page 14
...GPS status is gathering information, your location on the map.
Be patient; GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Press MENU to open the Main Menu. New Altitude-allows you actually are located. Use the ROCKER to highlight GPS. The GPS receiver...fier.
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GPS Tips While the receiver is recommended. Track/North Up Skyview-orients the sky view page on page 138. When in Aviation Mode, you have ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 18
... line. 3.
You also should update your GPSMAP 296. MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs...Jeppesen database to the optional Data Card.
Press up or down on a page with a Jeppesen® database, an Obstacle database, a Terrain database, a Voice Guidance database, and a basemap. After entering the data, press ENTER. GPSMAP 296 Databases Your GPSMAP 296...
Pilot's Guide - Page 21
... ROCKER to reverse.
Each of each page (in Aviation Mode appears below. Map Page
Terrain Page
Panel Page
Active Route Page
To switch usage modes: 1. BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > AVIATION MODE PAGE SEQUENCE
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE
Aviation Mode Page Sequence
The GPSMAP 296 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode.
Pilot's Guide - Page 30
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GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
Select the
destination you select an approach, it with the sequence of waypoints for monitoring purposes only. Use the ROCKER to missed approach point) of navigation guidance in instrument conditions. BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > SELECTING AN APPROACH
Selecting an Approach
CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are...
Pilot's Guide - Page 33
... your satellite receiver status. For more information about editing waypoints, see the "Editing and Managing Waypoints" section beginning on page 73.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > MARKING A WAYPOINT To mark a selected location as a waypoint 4.
Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the location you record and store in your GPSMAP 296. To accept...
Pilot's Guide - Page 34
...Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you want to select an aviation point. The selected point is automatically saved to your Jeppesen Database...press ENTER. 4. NOTE: After you perform an update to the unit's memory. Highlight Activate Route, ...Managing Routes" beginning on page 69.
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GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A FLIGHT PLAN (ROUTE)...
Pilot's Guide - Page 35
...update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that are less than 100 feet from your aircraft are shown in the center of tools. When you are on the Map Page On the Map Page, your current location is shown as an airplane (when in a saved route, the route is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in Aviation... the GPSMAP 296 guides you to open the Terrain Page.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 51
...):
Select Approach-(Aviation Only) allows you to open the Active Route Page.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE
Active Route Page Options Press MENU while on existing GPS, RNAV, VOR... Jeppesen Database points. The current destination point, the active point, is no longer current after you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to open the options menu. GPSMAP 296 ...
Pilot's Guide - Page 53
... time. An optional FlightBook software package is continuously updated as the departure airport.
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
AVIATION MODE PAGES > FLIGHT LOG
To view details for...Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation. Highlight Flights from the vertical menu of your flight record keeping. Use the ROCKER to further simplify your last flight.
The GPSMAP 296...
Pilot's Guide - Page 99
... caller. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to use DSC, users must first register their database while they are in the "Appendix." Conversely, the VHF radio requires input from a Distress Call or Position Report.
In order to transmit and receive location information. DSC Page
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
91 DSC Page
The...
Pilot's Guide - Page 124
... panel-mounted GPS receiver. Allows the GPSMAP 296 to exchange data with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver.
• Garmin Remote Sonar-supports the input/output of a Garmin remote sonar device.
• NMEA In/NMEA Out-supports the input/output of the following: • Garmin Data Transfer-the proprietary format used for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences.
• Aviation In-the...
Pilot's Guide - Page 126
... at http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/.
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GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate field, press ENTER, and enter a frequency or bit rate.
With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out,
use the ROCKER to 30 dB, with DGPS receiver. Press ENTER, when done. For DGPS...
Pilot's Guide - Page 127
...update. Use the ROCKER to select Setup from the row of tabs along the top. 4. Highlight the field below Serial Data Format. GPSMAP 296 NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant):
• Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB
• Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN... the GPS status, the GARMIN Proprietary sentences...
Pilot's Guide - Page 151
...uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/mmsi.htm. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
143 Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to act like a phone... What is used in transit to exchange and show the received location on to show the locations of the caller. Garmin does not supply this number! The rescuer can store that...
Pilot's Guide - Page 153
... to operate on your flight record keeping.
The update programs are available every 28 days online (http://shop.garmin.com/aviation/databases/). An optional FlightBook software package is consistent with current Jeppesen database points. Jeppesen Database Information
The GPSMAP 296 includes an internal Jeppesen® database that all of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Weather...
Pilot's Guide - Page 154
...Diff GPS Location-RTCM is selected, but the unit is Below Transducer-no keel offset value has been received from the external sonar device. Select a different destination.
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GPSMAP 296 Pilot... Repair-there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to receive satellite signals.
Database Error-internal problem with your unit.
Detail Maps Don't Support...
Pilot's Guide - Page 163
...-138 Intersection 146
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Jeppesen Database 26, 146 Updates 10
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Land at Closest Point 18 Language 110 Legs, Track 85 Limited Warranty 152 Lithium-ion 1, 2 Local Time 113 Location 6, 60 Location Format 114, 143 Locked Route 26 Log Filter 107 Longitude 149 LORAN TD Setup 141-142 Lost Satellite Reception 5
GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide
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Magnetic...
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