Using Xm Wx Weather; Viewing Xm Wx Weather - Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual

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This section describes how to use XM WX Weather with your
GPSMAP 496. If you do not have a subscription to XM WX
Weather, the features described in this section work only when the
GPSMAP 496 is in Simulator Mode (see
must have your GXM 30A antenna plugged into the USB port on the
back of the unit to receive the XM signal.
NOTE: You must have a subscription to XM WX Weather to use
features described in this section. For more information about
subscribing to XM WX Weather, see
You can view XM WX Weather on your GPSMAP 496 in one of
three ways:
• To view all weather information on the map, Use the Map
Page.
• To view a specific weather feature such as NEXRAD Radar or
Storm Cells, for example, you can use the Weather tab on the
Main Menu. For more information, see page 102.
• To view current weather conditions and forecast information
for your current location or a specific location, use the
Weather Data option on the Find menu. For more information,
see page 133.
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Viewing XM WX Weather

From the Map Page, you can turn weather information on or off.
To turn XM Weather on or off on the Map Page:
Press and hold MENU/Wx to toggle XM Weather on or off.
OR
Press MENU, select Hide (Show) Weather, and then press
ENTER.
Map Page with XM WX Weather turned on
NOTE: XM Weather data is not saved between power cycles in
the unit . If the GPSMAP 496 is turned off, the unit must reload
the data.
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