Garmin GPSMAP 196 Getting Started page 3

Thank you for using FlightBook by GARMIN!
FlightBook helps you create, review, manage, and save fl ight data from your GARMIN GPS handheld for preparation of your logbook. FlightBook also
allows you to export the data to other applications such as MS Excel for tracking or comparisons. Additional information and detailed steps are available
online through the Help Menu or by pressing F1 .
FlightBook' s Menu and Toolbars operate like most Windows applications. To help you get acquainted with FlightBook, compare the screen below with
the version on your computer screen:
Menu Bar
Totals section
The easiest way to input fl ight data is to upload it from your GPS device. You may also manually create a fl ight record to include fl ight data from a hard-
copy fl ight logbook. Either way, the use of the fl ight data is the same once it is entered in FlightBook.
To upload from your GPS device:
1. Connect your GPS device to your computer using the USB or serial port cable provided.
2. Open the FlightBook program.
3. Click on the upload button
Find Device
4. Click to establish a connection with the GPS unit, then click
NOTE: If FlightBook fails to "fi nd" your GPS unit, check the cable connections, make sure the unit is on and set to GARMIN data transfer,
and retry.
Tool Bar
Sample data from GPS transfer
or click File , then Get from GPS to display the Get FlightBook dialog box.
OK
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