GPSMAP 196 ® portable aviation receiver pilot’s guide
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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 196, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. About This Manual The Water Mode Pages section reviews the main pages and features in Water Mode.
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Warning ................................................................................... iv Caution ..................................................................................... v Care Information ....................................................................
INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Basic Operation and Pages in Water Mode ....................77 Water Mode Page Sequence................................................. 77 Map Page................................................................................ 78 Compass Page....................................................................... 79 Main Menu ..........................................................................80 GPS Tab .............................................................
INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury. When installing the GPSMAP 196 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver’s view of the road (see diagram). Do not mount where driver’s field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash.
INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The GPSMAP 196 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving. Use the GPSMAP 196 only as a navigational aid.
INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 196 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components.
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 196 is an all-in-one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a built-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, U.S. obstacle database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. GPS antenna 12-Level gray scale LCD display screen with backlight Detachable GPS antenna collapses for storage.
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW To remove the battery lid, turn the D-ring 1/4 turn counterclockwise, and pull away. The GPSMAP 196 uses 4 AA batteries, which can be Alkaline, rechargeable, Lithium, or Ni-Cad. Immediately after installing new batteries, turn the unit on to ensure that the unit’s power indicator shows a full charge. Replace all batteries at the same time. Do NOT mix new and used batteries. Do NOT mix Alkaline batteries with Lithium or Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries.
GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 196 Turning On the GPSMAP 196 The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 196, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 196 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world.
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Getting Satellite Signals Viewing GPS Status With the GPS Tab It can take a few minutes to acquire satellites and show your current location on the map. Be patient as the unit acquires satellite data. To get signals more quickly, be sure the antenna is raised to the up location shown in the image on page 1. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar.
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Receiver status field Signal strength bars Sky view GPS Tab The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • Grey signal strength bars—the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data. • Black signal strength bars—the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite.
GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Tab Options Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu. GPS Tips While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the map can show as different from where you actually are located. Be patient; as soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location is shown on the map.
GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYPAD Learning About the Keypad PAGE Key IN/OUT Keys • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the screen from a submenu page. • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Land, and Water Modes. • Press up, down, right or left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons and icons, enter data, or move the map pointer.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 196 Using the GPSMAP 196 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 196. To switch between Aviation, Water, and Land Modes, press and hold PAGE. Use the ROCKER to select a mode, and press ENTER. Understanding Terms The GPSMAP 196 unit’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 196 Selecting Options and Entering Data To enter data and select options, you must use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and start your selections. To select and start an option: 1. Press MENU on any page. An options menu appears with a list of optional features for that page. 2.
GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 196 To enter data in a data field: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and press ENTER to activate the field. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous character. If there are two lines of data, keep pressing right to drop to the next line. 3. After entering the data, press ENTER.
GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 196 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available or if the antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. The following section describes how to use Simulator Mode and walks you through some basic navigation using the simulator. NOTE: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode.
GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from. To enter a New Location using the map: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the vertical menu. Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER. Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the Panel or HSI pages: 1.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > AVIATION MODE PAGE SEQUENCE BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE Aviation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 196 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Land Mode, and Water Mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing PAGE to move forward and QUIT to reverse.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO Creating a Direct To In Aviation Mode, press Direct To to select a destination. When a Goto or route is currently in use, holding Direct To down briefly shows a detailed information page for the current destination. Press MENU on any tab of the Goto Page to open an options menu for that tab. Based on the tab you selected, you can Show Details, Select Approach, Select Route, Find Land Points, and Remove Point.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO To goto a recently-used or user-created waypoint: to show the Goto Page. Use the 1. Press the Direct To ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab. Viewing Details for the Destination The Show Details option shows detailed information for your destination waypoint or the next waypoint in a route. This feature is handy for retrieving airport information, such as communication frequencies and runway information.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or approach name, and press ENTER. Then press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through available runways and approaches. Press ENTER to select the runway or approach for which you would like to view additional information.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Finding a Nearby Point In Aviation Mode, press NRST/FIND to open the Nearest Pages. These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports, airport weather sources, user waypoints within 200 miles of your present location, and other points. In Water and Land Modes, press NRST/FIND to open the Find Menu. You can easily search waypoints, cities, exits, and tide stations using the Find Menu.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Selecting a Nearby Point as Your Destination In an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 196 guide you to the closest point to land. To select a nearby point as your destination: 1. Press the NEAREST key. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the sub tab along the top of the page. 3. Highlight the point using the ROCKER. Viewing Details for a Nearby Point To view details for a nearby point: 1. Press NEAREST to show the nearest pages.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service station (FSS) and air route traffic control center (ARTCC) points of communication. The closest communication point is shown first, with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation, the corresponding VOR is listed (by identifier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are denoted by a TX and RX respectively.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Viewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you can show additional airspace information, such as floor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. To view additional airspace information: 1. When an airspace alert appears, press NEAREST to show the Nearest Pages and the airspace information. If you are already viewing the Nearest Pages, use the ROCKER to select the Airspace tab. 2.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to filter out airports that do not meet a defined criteria. This allows you to only show airports with a surface type and sufficient runway length you want. Runway Surface—allows you to set criteria for the type of surface on the runway: Any—shows any runway, regardless of surface type, including water landing facilities.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > SELECTING AN APPROACH Selecting an Approach CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The GPSMAP 196 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument conditions. When you select an approach, it replaces the destination airport with the sequence of waypoints for the selected approach.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > SELECTING AN APPROACH Understanding Vectors The Vectors? Option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint. If you select Yes, the GPSMAP 196 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). On the Active Route Page, a Vector to Final symbol appears beside the first approach waypoint.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING POINTS ON LAND Finding Points on Land To take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 196, you can find points on the land and then create a turn-by-turn route (auto-route) to that point. For example, you can find a restaurant to eat dinner at when you land. To Find Land Points: 1. Press the Direct To to show the Goto Page. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. Goto Page Options Menu 3. Highlight Find Land Points, and press ENTER.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > MARKING A WAYPOINT Marking a Waypoint Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 196. Press the ENTER/MARK to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid 2D or 3D satellite fix to mark your location. Press MENU twice and open the GPS tab to view your satellite receiver status. To mark a selected location as a waypoint: 1. Press PAGE to open the Map Page. 2.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A FLIGHT PLAN (ROUTE) Creating a Flight Plan (Route) You can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Route Page in the Main Menu. The Route is then saved for future use. You can also create a route using the Active Route Page for immediate use. For more information, refer to “Creating Routes” beginning on page 52 and “Editing and Managing Routes” beginning on page 62.
BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 196 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools. NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans (routes) in your unit are still current. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route, the route is locked and unusable.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE AVIATION MODE PAGES This section discusses the major pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. Map Page The GPSMAP 196 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map Page shows map information (digital cartography) that includes airspace boundaries, airports, navaids, lakes, rivers, coastlines, cities, and highways. Dedicated zoom keys (IN and OUT) are provided for range adjustments.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Map Orientation There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map, Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel, and Course Up orients the map in the direction of the destination. When using Track Up or Course Up, the North arrow indicates the orientation. To change the map orientation, press PAGE to open the Map Page. Press MENU. Select Map, and press ENTER. Refer to page 33 for information.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Panning the Map The panning arrow allows you to pan the map to show other map areas. As you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. To pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left on the ROCKER. The panning arrow moves the map so you can view different parts of the map. Panning Arrow data window: Shows the distance and bearing from your present location, and arrow’s location coordinates.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE 2. Press ENTER to view more information about the point. The information and on-screen buttons shown vary based on the type of item selected. In some cases, additional information tabs appear at the top of the Information Page or Waypoint Page. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information. 4. Select an on-screen button, and press ENTER. 5. Press QUIT to exit the Information Page.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Obstacle Information Obstacles are shown on the Map Page when the map range is set to 3 nm or below. Standard aeronautical chart symbols are used for lighted or unlighted obstacles taller than 200 feet Above Ground Level (AGL). Refer to the Obstacle Icons legend below. Lighted Obstacle 1000 ft AGL and higher. Unlighted Obstacle 1000 ft AGL and higher. Lighted Obstacle below 1000 ft AGL. Unlighted Obstacle below 1000 ft AGL.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Measuring Distance You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items. To measure the bearing/distance between two points: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight the Measure Distance option, and press ENTER. An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point that you want to measure from), and press ENTER.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields To customize the pages to show what you want, adjust the page layout and data fields. You can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: Map, Panel, HSI, and Position Data Pages. You can adjust the data fields on many of these pages as well. To set up the page layout: 1. Press PAGE to show the page you want to change. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. 3. Highlight Set up Page Layout, and press ENTER.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Additional Map Data You can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 196 unit and data card. To review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU. 2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information, and press ENTER. Map Family highlighted. Press ENTER to view the individual maps in the family. Map Card Information Page 3.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE Panel Page The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format, similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the differences between this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical panel instruments use sensors that provide information different from that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the GPSMAP 196 is in Aviation Mode. The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE Setting Up the Panel Page You can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale to suit your needs. To set a user-defined bug heading reference: 1. With the Panel Page appears, press MENU to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Highlight Set Bug Indicator, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight User Selected, and press ENTER. A window appears at the center of the HSI, showing the current bug indicator setting. 4.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE VNAV (Vertical Navigation) The VNAV sub tab in the Main Menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional profile that guides you from your present location and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. When the VNAV profile is defined, message alerts help keep you informed of your progress. The bar on the HSI on the Panel Page shows your VNAV profile.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > PANEL PAGE Using the VNAV Feature Use the VNAV (Vertical Navigation) feature to ensure that you are flying at the proper altitude. The VNAV Indicator appears on the HSI (Panel Page) as a horizontal bar, as shown in the image on the next page. A message appears when you are approaching the VNAV Profile. When the bar is in the vertical center of the HSI, you are at the proper altitude for the VNAV Profile. Make sure VNAV Indicator is On in the options menu.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > ACTIVE ROUTE PAGE Target Altitude—enter the altitude you want to be at when you reach your target location. Select Above Waypoint to use field elevation for airports in the Jeppesen database or Above MSL to specify an exact MSL altitude target. By—defines the target location with settings of distance Before or After a reference waypoint (the final destination airport). To set a target location at a reference waypoint, enter a distance of zero.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > POSITION DATA PAGE Active Route Page Options Press MENU while on the Active Route Page to open the options menu. You can edit the route using many of the options in the menu such as Edit on Map (see page 65 for information), Add Waypoint, and Invert. You can also change the data fields to suit your needs.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > FLIGHT LOG Position Data Page Options Flight Log Reset Trip—clears trip information, except the maximum speed and the odometer. The bottom of the Flights tab shows the time of your last flight. This resets if you select All Unit Defaults from the System tab options menu. With the Position Data Page open, press MENU to open the options menu. You can set up the layout of the page and change the data fields. For an explanation of the data fields, refer to page 112 in the “Appendix.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION To view details for a flight: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Flights from the vertical menu of tabs. 3. Press MENU and select Show Hours and Minutes to view the flights in minutes and hours, if you prefer. 4. Highlight the flight, and press ENTER. The flight details window opens. 5. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to return to the Flights tab.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Entering Your Aircraft Profile The Aircraft Profile sub tab allows you to profile cruising speed, maximum speed, and fuel flow. The unit can save up to 10 aircraft profiles. Cruising speed and fuel flow are used as default settings when viewing trip planning information on the Route Review Page. The maximum speed is used to define the range for airspeed on the Panel Page and is automatically updated if you exceed this figure. To enter an aircraft profile: 1.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATION Calculating the Weight & Balance Weight & Balance may be used during your pre-flight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions for your aircraft. By entering the weight and arm values on this page, the GPSMAP 196 can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG) to ensure a safe flight. Before entering the various figures, you need to determine the empty weight of the airplane and the arm (or “station”) for each weight entered.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > E6B TAB E6B Tab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True Airspeed, and Winds Aloft (Head Wind, Tail Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed), based on information you enter. To open the E6B tab of the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight E6B from the vertical list of tabs. True Airspeed—(calculated or user-entered figure) determined from entry of calibrated airspeed, baro pressure, and total air temperature.
AVIATION MODE PAGES > E6B TAB To calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. From the E6B tab, highlight the Indicated Altitude field (at the top of the page), and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter. Press ENTER when finished. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the Calibrated Airspeed, Baro Pressure, and Total Air Temperature. (For Calibrated Airspeed, use the speed shown on your airspeed indicator. Use the current altimeter setting for Baro Pressure.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > LAND MODE PAGE SEQUENCE BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE To switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold PAGE. 2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Land, or Water, and press ENTER. Land Mode Page Sequence Land Mode features three main pages: the Map, Compass, and Postion Data Pages.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > NAVIGATING IN LAND MODE Navigating in Land Mode Land Mode and Water Mode are similar. Most of the features discussed here also apply to Water Mode. There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in Land Mode: • Select a point on the map and press the Direct To . • Press NRST/FIND to search for a particular item and create a route to it. You can also start a saved route through the Routes tab of the Main Menu. For more information, refer to page 52.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > NAVIGATING IN LAND MODE To start new route using the Find Menu: 1. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints, and press ENTER. (You can also choose to Goto other points, such as Cities or Services from this list. The steps vary only slightly from those listed for Waypoints.) 2. Select a waypoint from the list, and then press ENTER to show the Review Waypoint Page. The Review Waypoint Page automatically opens. Waypoint Page Activating a Goto using the Find Menu 3.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > FINDING AN ITEM Finding an Item The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. You can access the Find Menu by pressing NRST/FIND. The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories: Waypoints, Cities, Exits, Aviation Points, Transportation, and Tide Stations. Additional categories appear based on the optional BlueChart or MapSource data card in the unit.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > CREATING ROUTES Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. To view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER. An Information Page appears with details about the item in a tabbed format.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > CREATING ROUTES To create a route using the Find Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press MENU to show the Route options menu. Select New Route, and press ENTER. Or, highlight the first available blank route slot and press ENTER. The Route Review Page automatically opens, showing a blank route. 4. Press ENTER to find items to add to the route. 5.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > CREATING ROUTES To follow a saved route in Land Mode: Creating a new route on the map 5. Repeat until you have added all points to the route. 6. When finished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route Review Page. Or Press MENU, highlight Edit as Text, and press ENTER to view the Route Review Page. 54 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Highlight the route you want to start, and press MENU. 3.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > CREATING WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 196. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding ENTER/MARK. You can also find waypoints using the map or Find Menu and them store them in the unit. The GPSMAP 196 stores up to 1,000 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon, comment, altitude, and depth available for each waypoint.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > CREATING WAYPOINTS Creating Waypoints From the Map You can create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, a highlighted description of that item appears. The GPSMAP 196 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint. To create a new waypoint using the Map Page: 1. Press PAGE until the Map Page appears. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the map location, or map feature. 3.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > FOLLOWING A LAND ROUTE To create a new waypoint by entering location coordinates: 1. Press ENTER/MARK to create a waypoint (or use your favorite method discussed in previous sections). The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last known location as the default location. 2. On the New Waypoint Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the Location field, and press ENTER.
BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > EDITING YOUR ROUTE Following a Land Route The GPSMAP 196 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. Track Your Progress with the Map Page You can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Your route is shown with a route line. The next turn appears in the top bar on the Map Page.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MAP PAGE LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES This section discusses the major pages in Land Mode, such as the Map Page, as well as some additional features, such as routes and points. Map Page Refer to page 28 through 35 in the “Aviation Mode Pages” section for more details about the Map Page. The location marker (icon) that shows your travel on the Map Page is a triangle symbol in Water and Land Modes.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > CURRENT ROUTE PAGE Current Route Page Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 196 in Land Mode, the Current Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > POSTION DATA PAGE Position Data Page Position Data Page Options Reset the Position Data before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 196 turned on to allow the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip. Set Up Page Layout—allows you to choose the layout and number of data fields. The Postion Data Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in Land Mode.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES Editing and Managing Routes The Route tab shows the routes you have created in your GPSMAP 196 unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the “Creating Routes” section beginning on page 52. Viewing All of Your Saved Routes The Route tab in the Main Menu lists all of your saved routes and routes on one easy-to-read Route List.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you to easily select a saved route. For information about creating routes, refer to the “Creating Routes” section beginning on page 52. To navigate a route in Land Mode: 1. Highlight the route, and press ENTER. The Active Route Page automatically opens with the route started. Select route from list Select Route 2. The Active Route Page automatically opens with the route started.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES To review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER. 3. From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press ENTER. To add points to the route: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to select Route. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the route, and press ENTER. 3.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTES To edit the route on the map: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to select Route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the route, and press ENTER. Press MENU to open the Route Review Page options menu. 3. Highlight Edit on Map, and press ENTER. 4. Use the ROCKER to select a location on the route (the route turns white when the arrow is over the route). Press ENTER. 5.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS Editing and Managing Waypoints When you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify, review, rename, move, or delete it at any time through the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit Pages. These pages provide virtually the same information. For practical purposes, we refer to these pages as the “Waypoint Pages,” unless it is necessary to discuss them individually. To access the Waypoint Edit Page: 1. Press MENU twice to view the Main Menu.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS To change the waypoint name: 1. Open the Waypoint Review or Waypoint Edit Page. 2. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when finished. Name field Symbol field To change the waypoint symbol or other element: 1. Open the Waypoint Review or Waypoint Edit Page. 2.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS Viewing the Waypoint on the Map To view the waypoint on the map: 1. From the Waypoint Page, highlight Show Map. 2. Press ENTER. The waypoint is highlighted on a map with an information window at the top that shows the waypoint name, location and distance and bearing from your current location.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS Averaging the Waypoint’s Location Average Location makes the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate location reading. To calculate the average location: 1. Open the Waypoint Page, and press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Select Average Location from the menu, and press ENTER. The Average Location window appears.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS The total number of stored and available waypoints information is available at the bottom of the User sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order. To start a Goto from the User Sub tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs, then highlight User from the top row of tabs. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint. 4.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS To delete a waypoint from the User sub tab: 1. From the User sub tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint you want to delete. 2. Press MENU, highlight Delete Waypoint, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER to confirm. To delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint you want to delete, and press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category, and press ENTER. 3.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTS To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight Proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm, and press ENTER. 4. Select the ON or OFF setting, and press ENTER. To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list: 1. Open the Proximity sub tab. 2.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS Managing Your Tracks The GPSMAP 196 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. Setting Up and Saving Your Tracks The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 196 gets a location fix.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS To clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Track, then highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 3. Select the Clear button, and press ENTER. Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved Sub Tab Clearing the track log 4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. Press QUIT to exit.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS TracBack—navigates the track. You can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse. Delete Track—erases highlighted track from the unit’s memory. Delete All—erases all tracks from the unit’s memory. To edit a track: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Track tab. Press the ROCKER right to highlight the Saved sub tab. 3. Highlight the track you want to edit, and press ENTER.
LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING YOUR TRACKS To start a TracBack: 1. Highlight a track you want. 2. Press MENU, and highlight TrackBack, and press ENTER. Selecting a Saved Track 3. Select Original or Reverse, and press ENTER. 76 TracBack Tips When a TracBack has been started, the GPSMAP 196 divides the track into segments called legs. Up to 50 temporary turns are created to mark the most significant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.
BASIC OPERATION AND PAGES IN WATER MODE > WATER MODE PAGE SEQUENCE BASIC OPERATION AND PAGES IN WATER MODE To switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the PAGE key. 2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Land, or Water, and press ENTER. Water Mode Page Sequence Water Mode features four main pages: the Map, Compass, Active Route, and Position Data Page. Water Mode operates in a similar fashion to Aviation Mode, while also providing many features and operations of Land Mode.
BASIC OPERATION AND PAGES IN WATER MODE > MAP PAGE Map Page Refer to page 28 through 35 in the “Aviation Mode Pages” section for more details about the Map Page. The location marker (icon) that shows your travel on the Map Page is a triangle symbol in Water and Land Modes. The GPSMAP 196 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered on the map.
BASIC OPERATION AND PAGES IN WATER MODE > COMPASS PAGE Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with a bearing pointer. Rotating Compass Ring Compass Arrow Data Fields waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up, then continue in that direction. NOTE: You must be moving for the compass to accurately update and show your heading.
MAIN MENU > GPS TAB MAIN MENU The Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 196. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. This section only contains the additional pages and features found in the Main Menu that have not been discussed yet. GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy.
MAIN MENU > FLIGHTS, ROUTE, AND POINTS TABS Flights Tab The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 196 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. More information on the Flights tab is located on page 42. Points Tab The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity, which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently.
MAIN MENU > TRACK AND TRIP TABS Track Tab Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use. The Track tab is divided into two sub tabs: Active and Saved. For more information about tracks, see the “Managing Your Tracks” section beginning on page 73. Trip Tab The Trip tab shows the Trip Odometer, Moving Average Speed, Total Average Speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer readings.
MAIN MENU > AIRCRAFT, E6B, AND CELESTIAL TABS Aircraft Tab The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Profile and Weight & Balance. Information on the “Aircraft Tab” is located on page 43. Celestial Tab The Celestial tab on the Main Menu shows sun and moon information, data for the tide, and hunting and fishing information. You can show this data for your current location, a location from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you can select a different date and time, or use the current data.
MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB To view Sun & Moon information for a different date: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Date field and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to change the digits of the date to the date you want. 3. Press ENTER when finished. The unit shows the sun and moon information for the date you entered or selected. To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MENU, highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER. To view Sun & Moon information for a different location: 1.
MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB Hunt & Fish Sub Tab The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date. To show the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Celestial from the vertical list of tabs using the ROCKER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Hunt & Fish sub tab. To view Hunt & Fish information for a different date: 1. Highlight the Date field, and press ENTER. 2.
MAIN MENU > CELESTIAL TAB Tide Sub Tab The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows tide station information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3,000 tide stations.
MAIN MENU > MAP TAB To view a chart’s details for another time during the day (other than current time): 1. From the Tide sub tab with the chart shown, press MENU, and select Move Cursor. 2. Press the ROCKER right or left to view the chart at another time. 3. To return to the current time, press MENU, and select Stop Moving Cursor. Map Tab The Map Tab allows you to adjust the way items appear on the Map Page. Refer to page 34 for more information.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Setup Tab To customize how your GPSMAP 196 operates, adjust certain system settings in the Main Menu using the Setup tab. System Sub Tab To open the System tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select System from the row of tabs along the top of the page. System Mode—sets the unit to operate in Normal Mode, Battery Saver Mode, or Simulator Mode (for practice ONLY). Usage Mode—sets the unit to the mode you want.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB VNAV Sub Tab The VNAV sub tab on the Main Menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional profile that guides you from your present location and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location. More information on VNAV is available on page 38.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB To set an alarm: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab, and then the Alarms sub tab. 3. Highlight the field below the alarm name you want activate, and press ENTER. 4. Change the mode to On, and press ENTER. If necessary, highlight the next field to the right, and press ENTER, enter the settings, and press ENTER. Off Course—sets an alarm to sound when off your course. Select On, then enter a distance.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Road Routing Sub Tab Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings. To access the Road Routing sub tab 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab. 3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Road Routing sub tab. Road Routing Sub Tab Route Preference—allows the unit to calculate a route for: • Faster Time—routes calculated are faster to drive, but can be longer in distance.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Next Turn Pop-up—turns the Next Turn window Off, or opens the window when you hold NRST/FIND, opens automatically (Automatic Only), or Both. Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route. The unit uses these road types only if alternative routes take you too far out of your way or if no other road is available.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Time Sub Tab The Time sub tab allows you to set the time format and zone. You can also set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving Time. The current time and date is shown at the bottom of the page. To open the Time sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Time from the row of tabs along the top of the page. Time Format—allows you select between a 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Units Sub Tab Location Sub Tab Distance and Speed—select the unit to show your speed and distance traveled. Location Format Sub Tab The Units sub tab allows you to customize measurement units for the entire system. To open the Units sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Units from the row of tabs along the top of the page.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Selecting a Different Heading Reference You can select from Auto Mag Var, True, Grid, and User Mag Var. Auto Mag Var provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your current location. True provides headings based on a true north reference. Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference (and is used in conjunction with the grid position formats).
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB • GARMIN DGPS—used to connect the GPSMAP 196 with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. • NMEA In/NMEA Out—supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2.3 data and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences. • Aviation In—the proprietary format used for connection to a Garmin panel-mounted GPS receiver. Allows the GPSMAP 196 to show a Goto or route selected on the panel-mounted GPS receiver. This eliminates the need to enter the destination on both units.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB The Status field shows one of the following: • Tuning—the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning—the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving—the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. • Check Wiring—the unit is not making connection with DGPS receiver. To restart the scan: 1. Press MENU. 2. Highlight Restart Scan, and press ENTER.
MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 196 with another piece of equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs to be set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds. If too many NMEA sentences are selected the unit can take longer than two seconds to update. To access the Advanced NMEA Output Setup: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 98 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
APPENDIX > SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size: Weight: Display: Case: Temp. Range: Power Battery: Battery Life: Source: Fuse: 6.18'' W x 3.4'' H x 2.22'' D (15.7 x 8.64 x 5.72 cm) 1.5 lbs (.68 kg) 3.8'' diagonal (9.
APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Optional Accessories PC Interface Cable—Connects the unit to a serial port on your PC. To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. Programmable Data Cards—Blank data cards available in a variety of sizes.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Installation Information This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the GPSMAP 196 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Data In White Power Red Ground Black Data Out Brown Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 196 to an 8–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Installing and Removing Data Cards The GPSMAP 196 uses an optional Garmin data card to show digital charts and maps. Install the data card in the slot located on the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time, whether the unit is on or off. You can load a variety of information on your data card, such as BlueChart and MapSource detailed maps in a MapSource program. You can buy pre-programmed cards to use with your GPSMAP 196.
APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: Garmin proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), Garmin proprietary aviation input, NMEA 0183 (versions 3.0), ASCII Text Output, RTCM SC-104 input (version 2.0). The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.0 output: Approved sentences — GPRMC, GPGGA, GPRMB, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE and GPBOD; Proprietary sentences — PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM and PSLIB.
APPENDIX > LEARNING ABOUT GPS Learning About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the United States Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use GPS.
APPENDIX > LEARNING ABOUT GPS • Check Beacon Wiring—the DGPS setting is enabled in the Interface sub tab on the Main Menu but no DGPS device is detected. • No Beacon Signal—DGPS receiver is attached, but not transmitting RTCM data to GPS. • Tuning Beacon—the receiver is tuning manually to a DGPS frequency. • Using Differential—the unit is receiving DGPS corrections. • Scanning for Beacon—the DGPS receiver is scanning for an available frequency.
APPENDIX > LORAN TD SETUP LORAN TD Setup LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the United States Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation.
APPENDIX > LORAN TD SETUP To set up Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Setup on the vertical tab list. Then select Location from the row of horizontal tabs. 3. Using the ROCKER, highlight the Location Format field, and press ENTER. LORAN TD Setup Location Tab of the Setup Tab 4. Highlight Loran TD, and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the Setup button located on the right side of the Location Format field, and press ENTER.
APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS Map Datums and Location Formats If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map, chart, or other reference, the map datum in the GPS unit should be set to the same datum as the map to ensure the most accurate navigation. What is a Location Format? Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth.
APPENDIX > JEPPESEN DATABASE INFORMATION Jeppesen Database Information The GPSMAP 196 includes an internal Jeppesen® database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). The update program is designed to operate on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the included PC Interface Cable to connect your GPSMAP 196 to the PC’s serial communications port.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES Messages Detail Maps Don’t Support Routing—maps that are loaded on the data card do not support automatic route calculation. Alarm Clock—the alarm clock has sounded. Dragging Anchor—the distance set in the Anchor Drag Alarm is exceeded. Antenna Shorted to Ground—the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support. Lost Satellite Reception—the unit is unable to receive satellite signals.
APPENDIX > MESSAGES No DGPS Position—no differential connection data is available, or not enough data is available to calculate a DGPS position. Sunrise, Switching to Day Mode—the unit is switching to Day Mode. No Tide Stations for that Area—no tide stations within 100 miles of the area. Track Already Exists—a saved track with the same name already exists. None Found—no data matched the search criteria. Off Course—you are off course by the distance set in the Off Course Alarm.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Data Field Options The following list provides a brief description of each data field option. Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 196. Accuracy—the current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Altitude—the height above mean sea level (MSL). Battery Timer—the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged. ETA (Next)—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you will reach the next point on your route.
APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS Speed—your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. Trip Timer (Total)—the total time the unit has been tracking since the Position Data Page was reset. Steer—see Course to Steer. Ttl Avg Spd—see Trip Avg. Speed (Total). Sunrise—the time at which the sun rises on this day. Turn—the distance between Bearing (BRG) and Track (TRG). L indicates you should turn left. R indicates you should turn right.
APPENDIX > LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY License Agreement and Warranty This section of the Appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 196. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 196, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
APPENDIX > LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost.
APPENDIX > LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 196 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
INDEX INDEX Symbols 2D 5, 55 3D 5, 55 A Accessories 100 Acquiring Satellites 5 Active Route Page Aviation Mode 40 Active Track Tab 73, 76 Add to Route 53, 64, 68 Advanced NMEA Output Setup 98 Aircraft Information 43–45 Airport 17, 109 Criteria 21 Identifier 14 Information 15, 16, 18 Airspace 31 Alarms 89 Alert 20, 27 Boundary 28, 31 Information 19, 20, 31 Nearest 17 Alarms 27 Airspace 89 Anchor Drag 90 Arrival 90 GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s Guide Next Turn 90 Off Course 90 Proximity 72 VNAV 38 Alarms Tab Airspace
INDEX DGPS 97, 104 Alarm 90 Differential 105 Differential Field 104 Differential GPS 104 Digital Selective Calling. See DSC Direction Display 94 Direct To 14, 18 Distance and Speed 94 E E6B 46–47 Edit Route 63, 64, 65 Waypoints 66, 67 Elevation 94 Emergency Aviation 18 Entering Data 9, 10 Erase.
INDEX Mils 94 Modes 48, 88 Moon Information 83 Options Menu 9 Overzoom 29 N Page Layout 34 Page Sequence 77 Panel Page Aviation Mode 36–39 Panning the Map 28, 30 Pan Mode 28, 30 Plan Flight 41, 65 Plan Route 41, 65 Points of Interest 51 Points Tab 69 Pop-up Alerts 27 Position Data Page Aviation Mode 41 Position Mode 28 Power 3, 101 Connector 1 Practice Mode.
INDEX Show Map 68 Signal Strength 5 Simulated Navigation 11–12 Simulator 11 Specifications 99 Speed 36, 44 Storage vi Sun & Moon Tab 83 Switch Modes 13, 48, 77 System Tab 88 T Temperature 94 Text Language 88 Tide Chart 86 Information 86 Station 86 Tab 86 Time Delay 106 Format 93 Offsets 108 Tab 93 Zone 93 120 Timers Tab 92 Track Legs 76 Log 73, 74, 75, 76 Review Page 75 Tab 73 TracBack 75, 76 Track Up 6, 29 Trip Computer 61 Trip Odometer 82 Trip Planning 65 True Airspeed 47 Tuning Beacon 105 Turn-by-Turn
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