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Garmin aera 796 Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ models: 795 and 796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE UTILITIES APPENDIX INDEX...
  • Page 5 Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual and of any revision to this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to...
  • Page 6 Part Number Change Summary 190-01194-00 Initial release Date Description August, 2011 Production Release August, 2011 Added Russia GOST mark August, 2012 Added GDL 39 support RR-6 Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    2.5 Direct-to Navigation ....................25 SECTION 3 FLIGHT PLANNING ..............27 3.1 Flight Plan Data Fields ....................27 3.2 Flight Plan Creation ....................27 Adding Flight Plan Waypoints ..................... 29 Graphical Flight Planning....................29 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 8 AOPA Airport Directory Notice .................... 55 AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT ..................56 XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ................ 56 irius Weather Data Warranty ...................... 56 FCC Compliance......................... 58 Industry Canada Compliance ....................58 Index ........................Index-1 Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 9: Section 1 Overview

    Reference Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Refer to the aera 795/796 Pilot’s Guide for complete operating procedures and warnings. Power Button External Antenna Connector USB Connector Unit Overview (Left Side) 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    3) Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery line-up with the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 4) Insert the battery into the battery compartment, and push until it clicks into place. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 11 Overview Power Button Battery Release: Push to remove the battery SD Card Slot Battery Contacts Unit Overview (Back - Battery Out) 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    Changing the display orientation: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display Press the Power Button once quickly. 2) Touch the 'Display Orientation' datafield to select Portrait or Landscape. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 13: Operation

    Overview 1.3 OPERATION BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION Touch the desired selection. The icon, view, menu option, datafield, etc, will momentarily turn blue when selected. Basic Touchscreen Operation 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 14 Drag in any direction to pan maps or charts. Scrolling Panning ZOOMING Zooming in and out on the touchscreen map displays: Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in). Zoom Out Zoom In Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 15: Dedicated Icons

    1) Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display > Choose Buttons 2) From the available Page Buttons at the top half of the screen, touch the new Page Button that will replace one of the current Page Buttons. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 16: Main Menu

    Displays the VFR or IFR charts. Weather Displays second-level Weather Icons (XM aera 796 only, all models with GDL 39.) SiriusXM Displays SiriusXM Radio (aera 796). Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 17 Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover (XM only). Echo Tops Displays Echo Tops (XM only). Winds Displays Winds Aloft. (XM or GDL 39). Lightning Displays Lightning (XM only). Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells (XM only). 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 18 Track Log Displays Track Logs. VNAV Displays Vertical Navigation. Profile Displays Aircraft Profiles. E6B Calc Displays the E6B Calculator. Data Link Displays Data Link Information. Weight/Bal Displays the Weight & Balance. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 19 Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings. Data Link Displays Data Link Information. Weather Displays Weather source settings. Power Displays Power Loss Warning settings. Keyboard Displays keyboard layout settings. Bluetooth Displays Bluetooth connection settings ® 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 20: Menus And Data Entry

    Cancels a value that has been edited. Entering alphanumeric data: ➊ When alphanumeric data can be entered, a keypad will appear after touching the desired datafield. ➋ Touch the keypad to enter the desired data. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 21 (if more than two data options are available). ➋ If using the vertical list, touch the desired data option from the list. ➋ ➊ 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 22: Using Map Displays

    (out) or (in) icons to zoom ‘out’ (increasing), or zoom ‘in‘ (decreasing). Zoom Out Zoom In Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in). Zoom Out Zoom In Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 23: Map Panning

    (airports, obstacles, etc) elevation, if known. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 24: Panning The Map

    While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map to activate the Touch the icon to cancel the map pointer map pointer. Panning the map: While viewing a Map Display, touch anywhere on the map and drag. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 25 ➌ Touch the Map Feature Button to review information for the Map Feature. ➍ If desired touch the Direct-to Icon to navigate to the map feature. ➌ ➋ ➍ 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 26: Map Overlays

    6) Touch the GDL Device from the list of available Bluetooth device(s) to pair and connect. Once paired to reconnect, under GDL Device touch Devices > GDL39 #XXXXXXXXX. 7) Touch Drop to disconnect. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 27: Section 2 Gps Navigation

    2) Touch the desired data field to change. The available data fields are displayed. 3) Touch the desired data field. 4) Touch OK. Restoring default numeric flight data: From the Main Menu, touch Numbers > Menu > Restore Default. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 28: Hsi/Panel

    1) From the Main Menu, touch the Map or the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the Menu icon. 3) Touch the Release Hold menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 29: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    2) From the Main Menu, touch the Map Icon. 3) Touch the Menu Icon 4) Touch the 'Capture VNAV Profile' or 'Cancel Capture' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 30: Waypoints

    City Navigator data). b) Touch the 'Search' Button (between the c) Enter the desired data using the keypad. If duplicate entries are displayed, touch the desired duplicate from the list. d) Touch OK. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 31: Nearest Information

    Button ('Search by Identifier', 'Search by Facility Name', 'Search by City', 'Search by Address' (only available with the optional City Navigator data), or 'Search by Crossroads' (only available with the optional City Navigator data). 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 32: Gps Navigation

    'Map Panning' in the Overview Section for more information). The weather information is displayed. 4) If desired touch Menu > Show Raw Text/Show Decoded Text to switch from raw data to decoded data. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 33: User Waypoints

    3) Touch the Activate Icon (if necessary). Selecting a nearby airport as a direct-to destination: 1) Touch NRST > Airport. 2) Touch the desired nearest airport. 3) Touch Direct To 4) Touch Activate. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 34 2) Touch Direct 3) Touch Activate. Cancelling a direct-to: Touch Direct To > Stop Nav. From the Main Menu, touch the Active FPL > Menu > Stop Navigation Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 35: Section 3 Flight Planning

    'Search' Button ('Search by Identifier', 'Search by Facility Name', 'Search by City', 'Search by Address' (only available with the optional City Navigator data), or 'Search by Crossroads' (only available with the optional City Navigator data). 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 36: Flight Planning

    ('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints'). b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) Repeat Steps 2-3 to enter each additional waypoint. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 37: Adding Flight Plan Waypoints

    Or: For a Stored Flight Plan. From the Main Menu, touch FPL List > Menu > New Flight Plan. 2) Touch the 'Touch to add Waypoint' Button. 3) Enter the departure point by: 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 38 Or: To graphically edit a stored flight plan, from the Main Menu, touch FPL List. Select the flight plan to edit from the list of stored flight plans. Touch Menu > Edit on Map. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 39 4) To remove a waypoint from the flight plan, touch the waypoint on the map and select 'Remove'. 5) Touch 'Undo' to undo the most recent action. 6) Touch 'Cancel' to exit without saving or 'Save' to save and exit Graphical Flight Plan Editing Mode. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 40: Flight Plan Storage

    1) From the Main Menu, touch the Active FPL Icon. 2) While navigating an active flight plan, touch the desired leg to be activated. An option menu automatically appears. 3) Touch the 'Activate Leg' menu option. 4) Touch Yes. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 41: Flight Plan Deletion

    3) Touch the 'Select Approach' menu option (only available if the destination airport has a published approach). 4) Touch the approach name to display a vertical list of all available approaches, touch the desired approach from the list. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 42 The course deviation needle on the graphic HSI remains off-center until established on the final approach course. The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 43 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is loaded). Or: Touch an approach waypoint. Touch Remove Approach to remove, Activate Approach to activate, or Activate Vectors-to-Final to activate vectors-to-final. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 44 Flight Planning Blank Page Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 45: Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

    Button to get detailed information (if available). DATA LINK WEATHER (FIS-B) (795 AND 796) Viewing FIS-B Weather product Status: 1) From the Main Menu touch the Tools Icon. 2) Touch Data Link. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Hazard Avoidance

    1) From the Main Menu, touch the Map Icon (weather must be enabled). a) From the Main Menu, touch the Weather Icon. b) Touch the NEXRAD Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Animate Weather' menu option. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 47: Terrain

    The aera 795/796 is compatible with two different traffic sources; TIS-A traffic via a Garmin Mode S Transponder (GTX 330 or GTX 23), or ADS-B/TIS-B traffic via a GDL 39. If more than one traffic source is configured, the current traffic source is annunciated in the upper left hand corner of the Traffic Page.

  • Page 48: Traffic Information Service (Tis-A)

    1) From the Main Menu touch the Tools Icon. 2) From the Tools menu touch Data Link. 1) From the Main Menu touch the Weather Icon. 2) Touch Menu > Information. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 49: System Status

    TIS-B traffic information for traffic within 15 nm and 3,500’ of a participating aircraft. Limited traffic services available (may be limited to Air-to-Air ADS-B) No Traffic Data Available Traffic Modes 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 50 'Auto', or range settings). Displaying Traffic information using the map pointer: With traffic displayed on the Navigation Map, touch the desired Traffic symbol on the map. The traffic range and altitude separation is displayed. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 51 2700 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during climb phase of flight. • Below: Displays non-threat and proximity traffic from 2700 feet above the aircraft to 9000 feet below the aircraft. Typically used during descent phase of flight. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 52 Hazard Avoidance Blank Page Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 53: Section 5 Utilities

    3) Touch Track Record Mode, Track Interval, or Track Color. 4) Touch the desired setting. Clearing the track log: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Track Log. 2) Touch the desired track log (if applicable). 3) Touch Menu. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 54: E6B Calculator

    For most aircraft, this is the temperature reading on a standard outside air temperature gauge.) The calculated figures for True Airspeed and Density Altitude are shown in the designated fields. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 55: Aircraft Profile

    2) Touch the Aircraft Name Button to access a vertical list of saved profiles (if only two profiles are available touch the Aircraft Name Button to toggle between the two). 3) Touch the desired profile from the list. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 56: Weight & Balance

    Keep in mind that the “Aircraft” (empty weight/arm) figures must be entered as a reference to calculate a valid moment, weight, and 3) To empty the aircraft, touch Menu > Empty Aircraft. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 57: Section 6 Appendix

    Internal problem with the GXM antenna. Contact Garmin Product Support. Database Error Internal problem with the system. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired. Fuel Tank A reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip.

  • Page 58: Airspace Messages

    The projected course takes you inside an airspace Minutes within the next 10 minutes or less. Airspace Near, Within 2 nm Within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 59: Data Field & Numeric Data Options

    Ground Speed The velocity that the aircraft is traveling relative to a ground position. Ground Track The direction of aircraft movement relative to a ground position. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 60 The rate of climb or descent (GPS-derived). Vertical Speed Required The vertical speed necessary to decend/climb from a current position and altitude to the previously selected VNAV position and altitude, based upon current groundspeed. Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...

  • Page 61: Aural Alerts

    • A blinking red question mark will appear over the airplane icon on the map. • The ‘Lost Satellite Reception’ message will display. • Any GPS dependent data fields will not be available. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 62: Hazard Display With Loss Of Gps Position

    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.

  • Page 63: Aopa Airport Directory Notice

    DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY.

  • Page 64: Ac-U-Kwik License Agreement

    You assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services. Sirius XM and Garmin assume no responsibility for accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services. Your Radio Service includes traffic and weather information, and you acknowledge that such information is not for “safety for life”, but is merely supplemental and advisory in nature, and therefore cannot be relied upon...
  • Page 65 Neither NGA nor its personnel will be liable for any claims, losses, or damages arising from or connected with the use of this product. The user agrees to hold harmless the United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency. The user’s sole and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product. 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...

  • Page 66: Fcc Compliance

    • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This product does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations.

  • Page 67: Index

    Autozoom 15 Cancelling 26 Overlays 18 Display Orientation 4 Panning 15 Range 14, 15 Map Feature E6B Calculator 46 Button 16 Edit on Map 30 Information 17 Message Advisories 49 Index-1 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 68 Weather 45, 46, 47, 48 Red X 54 Zooming 6 Runways 22 Scrolling 6 Terrain 39 TIS-B 41 Tools 10 Touchscreen 5 Track Log 45 Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) 39 Symbology 39 Index-2 Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide 190-01194-01 Rev. C...
  • Page 69 190-01194-01 Rev. C Garmin aera 795/796 Quick Reference Guide...
  • Page 70 Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. Toll free (within U.K.) 0808.2380000 p: 44/0870.8501241 f: 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/2.2642.9199 f: 886/2.2642.9099 www.garmin.com 190-01194-01 Rev. C © 2011, 2012 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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