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Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual GPSMAP ® portable aviation receiver...
  • Page 2 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited.

  • Page 3: Manual Conventions

    ® portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS, full-featured built in City Navigator mapping, AOPA Airport Directory, SafeTaxi Airport Diagrams, XM Radio, and XM WX Weather. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Important Information ...vi Getting Started ...1 Unit Overview ... Charging the GPSMAP 496... Turning On the GPSMAP 496 ... Getting Satellite Signals ... Learning About the Keypad ... Using the GPSMAP 496 ... Simulator Mode ...11 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode ...13...
  • Page 5 ...114 Sound Tab ...115 Setup Tab ...116 Location Sub Tab ... GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Using XM WX Weather ...126 Viewing XM WX Weather ... Setting XM WX Weather Options ... Using the Weather Tab ... Finding Weather Information ...
  • Page 6 Learning About GPS ... LORAN TD Setup ... Map Datums and Location Formats ... Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ... Jeppesen Database Information ... Messages ... Data Field Options ... License Agreement and Warranty ... Index ...181 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 7: Warnings

    Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual • The unit is designed to provide route suggestions. It is not designed to replace the...

  • Page 8: Battery Warnings

    Important Information Map Data inForMation: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Unit Overview The GPSMAP 496 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator—perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in City Navigator basemap, AOPA Airport Directory, SafeTaxi Airport Diagrams, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions.

  • Page 10: Charging The Gpsmap 496

    Charging the GPSMAP 496 Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 496. Plug the unit into a 12-Volt connector to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. To charge the unit’s battery: 1.

  • Page 11: Turning On The Gpsmap 496

    2. Read and be sure you understand the warning. Press ENTER to continue. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual 3. To turn off the GPSMAP 496, press and hold the POWER key again. Adjusting the Backlight and Volume The poWEr key controls the 10 level backlight and volume of the optional headphone jack or external speaker with vehicle power cable.

  • Page 12: Getting Satellite Signals

    The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix. This process should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 496 is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites.”...

  • Page 13: Receiver Status

    As soon as the GPSMAP 496 has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit then updates the location, date, and time.

  • Page 14: Gps Tab Options

    The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended.

  • Page 15: Learning About The Keypad

    • Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. • Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual IN/OUT Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page.

  • Page 16: Using The Gpsmap 496

    Modes, press and hold pagE. Use the roCKEr to select a mode, and press EntEr. Understanding Terms The GPSMAP 496 unit’s advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. As you progress through this owner’s manual, you are directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen.

  • Page 17: Selecting Options And Entering Data

    2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to your selection. Selecting an option from an options menu. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: 1. Press QUIT to move backward through your steps.

  • Page 18: Mapsource Detailed Maps

    Not all fields are programmable. When you are on a page with fields that are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. GPSMAP 496 Databases Your GPSMAP 496 comes with built-in City Navigator street and points of interest mapping, AOPA Airport Directory, Jeppesen database, Obstacle database, Terrain database, and Voice Guidance database.

  • Page 19: Simulator Mode

    Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 496 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or XM signals are available or if either antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use.

  • Page 20: Entering A New Location

    2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to change heading. 3. Press the IN and OUT Zoom keys to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). page 14 for complete GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 21: Basic Operation In Aviation Mode

    114). An example of each page in Aviation Mode appears below. Each page has a specific use and is discussed later in this manual. Aviation Mode is the default mode for the GPSMAP 496. This manual first addresses each page, such as the Map Page, as shown in Aviation Mode. The manual then describes the page as shown in Automotive and Marine Mode.

  • Page 22: Creating A Direct To

    4. Press ENTER when the point is shown. 5. With the on-screen Go To button highlighted, press ENTER. The GPSMAP 496 creates a course from your present location to the selected destination. to show the Go To Page. Use the ROCKER...

  • Page 23: Viewing Details For The Destination

    3. Highlight the on-screen Go To button, and press ENTER. A course is plotted from your present location to the selected destination. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Viewing Details for the Destination The Show Details option shows detailed information for your destination waypoint or the next waypoint in a route.

  • Page 24: Viewing Frequency Restrictions

    (noted with an asterisk), and press ENTER. A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing the restrictions for the selected frequency. Usage Restrictions Page 2. To return to the Comm Information Page, press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 25 Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Viewing AOPA Airport Directory Information and SafeTaxi Diagrams Viewing SafeTaxiTM Diagrams Garmin SafeTaxi diagrams provide detailed taxiway diagrams and position information on more than 650 airports in the USA. Taxi diagrams are integrated in the Map Page.

  • Page 26: Finding A Nearby Point

    City—nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance. ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center)—nearest 5; bearing, distance, and frequency. FSS (Flight Service Station)—nearest 5; bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (for duplex operations). airspace—up to 15 (based on number of alerts provided); name, GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 27: Selecting A Nearby Point As Your Destination

    (when applicable), and status. Selecting a Nearby Point as Your Destination In an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 496 guide you to the closest point to land. To select a nearby point as your destination: 1.

  • Page 28: Viewing Communication Frequencies

    & ahead—you are within two nautical miles of an airspace and your current course takes you inside the airspace. inside airspace—you are within the boundaries of the airspace. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 29: Viewing Additional Airspace Information

    Nearest Pages, use the ROCKER to select the Airspace tab. Nearest Pages: Airspace Tab GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > 2. Use the ROCKER to select the airspace alert entry on the page, and press ENTER. An information page opens to show the controlling agency, status, and floor/ceiling limits.

  • Page 30: Setting Airport Criteria

    In an emergency, a short runway is still typically preferable to an off-field landing. If you set the runway length too low or exclude many runway surfaces, you may not be alerted to a nearby airport that otherwise would be listed. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 31: Selecting An Approach

    Selecting an Approach CaUtion: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The GPSMAP 496 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.

  • Page 32: 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 496 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).

  • Page 33: Finding Points On Land

    Finding Points on Land To take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 496, 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.

  • Page 34: Marking A Waypoint

    Marking a Waypoint Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 496. 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.

  • Page 35: Creating A Flight Plan (Route)

    5. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you to select an aviation point. Enter the ID, Facility name, or city. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > 6. Highlight the point in the list. Highlight OK, and press ENTER.

  • Page 36: Following Your Flight Plan

    Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 496 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.

  • Page 37: Aviation Mode Pages

    Pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. Map Page The GPSMAP 496 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.

  • Page 38: Selecting Map Ranges

    “overzoom” appears below the map range detail of the built-in City Navigator map data. Using the built-in City Navigator maps. • When internal City Navigator map data is used, “detail map” appears below the map range. Using the built-in City Navigator maps. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 39: Panning The Map

    When you zoom in pan mode, the GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual arrow stays centered on the screen. When the arrow is stationary, fixed coordinates appear in the location field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as you move.

  • Page 40: Airspace Information

    2. To show additional information, press ENTER. View communication frequencies by highlighting the on-screen Frequencies button, and pressing ENTER. 3. To return the to Map Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Information box wth arspace name, type,...

  • Page 41: Clearing Unwanted Details From The Map

    4. In Aviation Mode, press ENTER again to return ALL detail to the map. In Marine and Automotive Modes, press MEnU, highlight Declutter on or Declutter off, and press EntEr. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Aviation Mode Pages > Measuring Distance You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items.

  • Page 42: Setting The Bug Indicator

    ENTER. General Tab of the Map Page Setup 4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight to the setting, and press ENTER to select the new setting. 5. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 43: Changing The Page Layout And Data Fields

    Changing the layout of the Map Page 4. Select the option you want, and press ENTER. The options vary between the three usage modes and the page you are setting up. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Aviation Mode Pages > To change a data field: 1.
  • Page 44 Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Additional Map Data You can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 496 unit and data card. To review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU.

  • Page 45: Terrain Page

    The black areas are further than the Caution Elevation. A projected point of impact is marked with an “X” symbol. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Obstacle Information Obstacles are shown on the Terrain Page at or below the map range of 12 nm.
  • Page 46 Aviation Mode Pages > Terrain Page Alerts If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 496 unit, Terrain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower-left corner to inform you of the situation. The alert remains on the screen until the flight path has cleared the obstacle or terrain, or until you press QUit.
  • Page 47 The Look ahead time for Terrain and Obstacle Alerts determines the time when an alert annunciation occurs. For example, if 120 seconds is selected, the GPSMAP 496 provides an alert up to 120 seconds before you reach the terrain or obstacle.

  • Page 48: Panel Page

    GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the GPSMAP 496 is in Aviation Mode. The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.

  • Page 49: Manually Setting A Course

    A window appears at the center of the HSI, showing the scale settings. The current setting is highlighted. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the scale, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Aviation Mode Pages > Manually Setting a Course Use the Set oBS and Hold option to manually set your course to the destination.

  • Page 50: Vnav (Vertical Navigation)

    Altitude” message appears, the time to vertical navigation goes blank, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the Panel Page. CaUtion: The GPSMAP 496 is a VFR navigation tool and should not be used to perform instrument approaches. VNAV is only a VFR navigation aid and is not intended for instrument approaches.
  • Page 51 To open the VNAV tab, press MEnU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select VnaV from the row of tabs along the top of the page. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual The VNAV Waypoint...

  • Page 52: Active Route Page

    To select an approach and add the waypoints to the route, the final destination in the Go To or route must be an airport with a published approach. Set Fuel Flow (Plan Route)—allows you to enter information about your aircraft and route. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 53: Position Data Page

    Position Data Page Airport is selected as the Nearest Type. The Wheeler Downtown (KMKC) airport is the nearest airport, and you are 6.3 nm S of KMKC. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Aviation Mode Pages > Position Data Page Options With the Position Data Page open, press MEnU to open the options menu.

  • Page 54: Flight Log

    Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 496 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight.

  • Page 55: Aircraft Information

    The Aircraft Profile tab allows you to profile cruising speed, maximum speed, fuel flow, and map symbol. The unit can save up to 10 aircraft profiles. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Aviation Mode Pages > Cruising speed and fuel flow are used as default settings when viewing trip planning information on the Route Review Page.

  • Page 56: 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 496 can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG) to ensure a safe flight.

  • Page 57: E6B Tab

    Enter the aircraft’s airspeed indicator. Heading—required entry for winds aloft calculation. Use heading from the aircraft’s heading indicator or directional gyro. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Baro pressure—when the unit is receiving XM weather information, the field automatically updates to the barometric pressure of the nearest METAR.
  • Page 58 The calculated figures for Head Wind, Wind From, and Wind Speed appears. notE: If a True North reference is currently selected as the heading reference on your GPSMAP 496, you must enter Barometric Heading using a True North reference to determine winds pressure accurately.

  • Page 59: Xm Audio Page

    XM audio output on or off. notE: You MUSt have a GXM 30A or GXM 30 smart antenna connected to your GPSMAP 496 and a subscription to XM Radio to use XM Radio features. Additionally, you must use an optional external speaker with vehicle power cable, third-party FM modulator, headphones, or another audio device plugged in to hear the audio.
  • Page 60 For more information see Display artist (Display Song) in List—enables you to select whether to display the artist or song title in the channel list. Mute/Enable audio output—enables you to toggle XM audio output on or off. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual page...

  • Page 61: Using Favorites

    To view and select Favorites with the ROCKER: 1. Highlight the category field, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Aviation Mode Pages > 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Favorites.
  • Page 62 2. Highlight Mute Audio Output on the options menu to turn off the audio. A music note with a red slash appears in the Song pane. Highlight Enable Audio Output to resume audio output. Audio output is off GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 63: Basic Operation In Automotive Mode

    1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Display tab. 2. Highlight the Highway Page, Compass Page, or XM Audio Page fields, and press ENTER. Select On, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 64: Navigating In Automotive Mode

    3. Follow the magenta route created on the Map Page. Follow the turn-by-turn route (auto-route) by using the Next Turns Page and Current Route Page. If you are using the external speaker, follow the voice prompts. . Go To <point name> is added to the list GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 65 Activating a Go To using the Find Menu 5. The Waypoint Page automatically opens. With the Go To button highlighted, press ENTER to begin navigation. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Navigating in Automotive Mode To search for an item and route to it: 1.

  • Page 66: Finding An Item

    3. Using the ROCKER, highlight an item from the list, and press ENTER. The item’s information page automatically opens, allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the item on the map, or automatically create a route to (Go To) the item. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 67: Recently Found Items

    Find From Options 4. Select a reference location on the map, and press ENTER. The list shows items near the new map location. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > To find an item near another item: 1.

  • Page 68: Find Menu Options

    Find items lists based on the next turn in the route. near Destination—compiles the Find items lists based on the route destination. near Current route—compiles the Find items lists based on the active route. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 69: Creating Routes

    Creating Routes The GPSMAP 496 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The first way is to select waypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route points as you create the route.
  • Page 70 3. Highlight Activate Route, and press ENTER. 4. The Active Route Page opens. Press MENU. Highlight Follow Roads, and press ENTER. The GPSMAP 496 automatically generates a turn-by-turn route following roads. If you want to follow roads on your route, press MEnU and select Follow roads on the Active Route Page.

  • Page 71: Creating Waypoints

    Creating Waypoints Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 496. 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.

  • Page 72: 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 496 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint.

  • Page 73: Creating A Waypoint By Entering Coordinates

    The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver’s last known location as the default location. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > To change the location of a waypoint, highlight the character you want to change in the Location field.

  • Page 74: Following An Automotive Route

    Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Following an Automotive Route Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 496 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.

  • Page 75: Editing Your Route

    Press ENTER to select the first point. 6. Move the arrow to the end point and press ENTER. During route calculation and navigation, the GPSMAP 496 avoids the area within the box or the selected area of the road.

  • Page 76: Creating A Detour

    Editing Your Route Creating a Detour If, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your GPSMAP 496 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press Direct to . Select Detour from the Navigate menu.

  • Page 77: Automotive Mode Pages And Features

    Marine and Automotive modes. The GPSMAP 496 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered on the map. When you press the roCKEr, the GPSMAP 496 enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area.

  • Page 78: Highway Page

    Nearby waypoints not in the active route can also be shown. You can zoom in or out to show a larger or smaller view of the highway. To change the highway perspective scale: • Press IN to zoom in. • Press OUT to zoom out. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 79: Highway Page Options

    3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the option. 4. Press ENTER. Highway Page Options Menu GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > The following options are available from the Highway Page menu: Set up page Layout—allows you to choose the number of data fields.

  • Page 80: Current Route Page

    Current Route Page Current Route Page Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 496 in Automotive Mode, the Current Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time enroute and time of arrival.

  • Page 81: Trip Computer

    You can reset the Trip Computer before beginning a trip. If you make frequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 496 turned on to allow the unit to accurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

  • Page 82: Editing And Managing Routes

    EntEr to set the route leg transition (or waypoint transition). Select Distance to enter a radius so that when you are within the entered distance, the GPSMAP 496 leads you to the next point on your route. When you select Manual, you can transition to the next waypoint while navigating a route.

  • Page 83: Navigating A Saved Route

    4. Press MENU to open the options menu. 5. Highlight Follow Roads, and press ENTER to create a turn-by- turn route (auto-route), which appears in the Current Route Page. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing a Route After you create a route, use the Route Review Page to edit, change 61–62..
  • Page 84 5. In the point review page, highlight OK, and press ENTER to add the new point to the route. “Editing and Managing GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 85 ENTER. 7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all points are added to the route. Press QUIT to finish. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes To set speed and fuel/plan your route: 1.

  • Page 86: Editing And Managing Waypoints

    If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature, the Waypoint Edit Page does NOT show the details of the other map features. Use either of these methods to access the Waypoint Page so you can edit and manage the waypoint. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 87 ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the symbol or enter data, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > To view the waypoint on the map: 1. From the Waypoint Page, highlight Show Map.

  • Page 88: Adding A Waypoint To A Route

    3. Watch the fields change as the unit calculates the average location of the waypoint. Press ENTER to save the location. notE: You must have a GPS satellite fix before you can average a waypoint’s location. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 89: Projecting A Waypoint

    5. Highlight Project Location, and press ENTER. Project Location Menu Enter the distance, bearing, and location to project from. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Waypoints 6. To change the location from which you are projecting the new waypoint, highlight the From field, and press ENTER.

  • Page 90: Organizing Waypoints Into Categories

    Now, when you create or edit a waypoint, you can select the category from the Category list on the Waypoint Page. To delete a category: 1. With the Waypoint Categories window open, highlight the category to delete. Press MENU. 2. Select Delete Category, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 91: Managing Points

    2. Select the Category field, and press ENTER. Waypoint Page 3. Select the category you want, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Points The Points tab features two sub tabs, User and Proximity, that let you edit waypoints and manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently.

  • Page 92: Deleting 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. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 93: Proximity Points

    ENTER. 5. Highlight Delete, and press ENTER to delete all waypoints within the set location. Choose Cancel or press QUIT to stop the deletion. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Waypoints Proximity Points The Proximity Points tab lets you define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint location.
  • Page 94 Proximity Points Tab Options Menu page 3. To clear a single alarm, highlight Remove Point, and press ENTER. To clear all proximity waypoints, select Remove All, and press ENTER. 4. Use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 95: Managing Your Tracks

    Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 496 gets a location fix. For the best results, clear the track log before you start traveling because when the track log is full, new track points overwrite the oldest track points.
  • Page 96 5. Select a beginning point, and press ENTER. Select an ending point, and press ENTER. The Track Review Page automatically opens. Saving a Portion of the Track Log 6. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to save the track. Press QUIT to exit. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 97 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight the Track tab. Press the ROCKER right to highlight the Saved sub tab. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Automotive Mode Pages and Features > 3. Highlight the track you want to edit, and press ENTER. The Track Review Page opens.

  • Page 98: Navigating A Saved Track

    (TracBack to), and press ENTER. TracBack Tips When a TracBack has been started, the GPSMAP 496 divides the track into segments called legs. Up to 300 temporary turns are created to mark the most significant features of the track in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible.

  • Page 99: Basic Operation In Marine Mode

    Marine Mode features five main pages: the Map, Compass, Highway, Active Route, and Position Data Page, as well as an optional XM Audio Page. If you are connected to a sonar module, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21, an additional Sonar Page is available.

  • Page 100: Navigating In Marine Mode

    Use any of the navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list and can be deleted like any other waypoint. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual or press Direct To...

  • Page 101: Marine Mode Pages And Features

    Marine and Automotive modes. The GPSMAP 496 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered on the map. When you press the roCKEr, the GPSMAP 496 enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area.

  • Page 102: Compass Page

    The Course Pointer is also referred to as a CDI or Course Deviation Indicator. Show/Hide Bug indicator—toggles between showing and hiding the course to steer bug indicator (the purple tick mark on the compass ring). page 174. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 103: Using The Marine Timer

    2. Press ENTER to start the timer. Use the ROCKER during the timing to quickly select a different length of time. 3. Press ENTER to stop timing. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Marine Mode Pages and Features > Marine Timer on the Compass Page As discussed previously, the timer is set to count down five minutes.

  • Page 104: Dsc

    The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter. The GPSMAP 496 requires input from a DSC enabled VHF radio to show position, and to sound/show alerts from a distress call or position report.

  • Page 105: Understanding Position Reports

    Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 496 receives a distress call from a connected DSC enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notification page appear, and an alarm tone is sounded. Distress calls are shown in the DSC Call List, and Log with a checkered symbol.

  • Page 106: Dsc Call List

    Log, with the latest call at the top. The unit can store up to 100 logs. When 100 logs are received, the oldest log file is removed when a new call is received. Press MEnU to sort the list and delete entries. DSC Log GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 107: Dsc Directory

    Another way to input a name is from the Entry Review Page or the DSC Distress Call or DSC Position Report Pages. The Name and MMSI are sent to other Garmin GPS units: Only the MMSI numbers are sent to other non-Garmin DSC users.

  • Page 108: Navigating To A Position Report Or Distress Call

    Simulator Mode (see page is helpful for practice before connecting to the real system. The distress call simulator also helps to check if alarms are working properly. DSC Setup GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual 11). Simulating calls...

  • Page 109: Main Menu

    Main Menu The Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 496. 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.

  • Page 110: Weather Tab

    Audio Sub Tab The Audio sub tab shows XM Radio channel categories, a list of available channels, information about the selected channel, and the strength of the XM signal. XM Tab Audio Sub Tab page 114. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 111: Flights Tab

    Flights Tab The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 496 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in Aviation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight. More information on the...

  • Page 112: Points Tab

    The Active sub tab is for the active log (the log currently being recorded). It displays the amount of track memory used and current settings. Saved Sub Tab The Saved sub tab displays a list of all saved tracks in your unit. “Managing Your Tracks” GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 113: Sonar Tab

    To access the Sonar Tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Sonar tab. Sonar Tab GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Aircraft Tab “Setting The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Profile and...

  • Page 114: Alarms Tab

    For example, if you enter 00:02:00, the Next Turn alarm sounds two minutes before you reach the next turn. Select auto for the unit to provide a Next Turn GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 115 Custom poi—sets an alarm to sound when you have entered the proximity of a custom POI. CaUtion: Garmin is not responsible for the consequences of using a custom POI database or the accuracy of the safety camera or other custom POI database.
  • Page 116 Drift—sets an alarm to sound when you have exceeded a specified drift distance. Select on, and then enter a specific distance. Fish—sets alarm to sound when unit detects a fish of the specified symbol size. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 117: Celestial Tab

    You can also use the play, fast forward, and stop buttons to view an animation of the Sun & Moon sub tab. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual To view Sun & Moon information for a different date: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Date field and press ENTER.

  • Page 118: Tide Sub Tab

    The tide curve shows as a shaded area, with higher tides being taller and lower tides shorter. The bottom of the page indicates the times with the largest and smallest tides. Tme Smallest and largest tides for the PM hours GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 119 To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MEnU, highlight Use Current Date, and press EntEr. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual To view a chart’s details for another time during the day (other than current time): 1.
  • Page 120 4. On the information page, press ENTER. The unit shows the Hunt & Fish information for the selected location. To use the current location, highlight the From field. Press EntEr, highlight Current Location, and press EntEr. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 121: Message Tab

    Message Tab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 496. Use the roCKEr to scroll through the list of messages on the Log tab. Use the Log Filter tab to show only the types of messages you want to view.

  • Page 122: Display Tab

    To restore the display to default settings: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Display from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press MENU. 4. Highlight Restore Defaults, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 123: Sound Tab

    Sound Tab The Sound tab allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 496 makes to suit your needs. To view the Sound tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Sound from the vertical list of tabs.

  • Page 124: Setup Tab

    WaaS—allows you to Disable and Enable WAAS from this field. External power off—allows you to select whether the GPSMAP 496 remains on (Stay on) or the unit turns off (turn off) when external power is removed from the unit. External power on—allows you to turn the GPSMAP 496 on (turn on) or charge the battery (Charge Battery) when external power is applied to the unit.
  • Page 125 This is useful when you are travelling outside of GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual detailed map coverage areas or where no roads exist. ask My preference—determines whether you are asked to select a route preference before route calculations.
  • Page 126 You can also reset the timer and turn it off. Marine—shows on the Compass Page in Marine Mode. See Fuel tank—allows you to set a reminder for switching fuel tanks. The reminder message repeats at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip. page GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 127 Time Sub Tab time Zone—allows you to choose your correct time zone so the GPSMAP 496 shows the correct local time. Select other to enter a UTC Offset. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual If the incorrect date is shown, press MEnU, highlight Set Date, and press EntEr.

  • Page 128: Location Sub Tab

    You must update the magnetic variation as your location changes. Failure to update this setting can result in substantial differences between the information shown on your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 129 • garmin Data transfer—the proprietary format used to exchange data with a PC or another Garmin GPSMAP 496. Garmin Data Transfer is disabled when the USB is connected and the unit automatically switches to USB format. When the USB is...
  • Page 130 If you select GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format, you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 496 using the Interface sub tab. You can have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal, or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit, and the information is used to tune the beacon receiver.
  • Page 131 To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon field and press ENTER. 2. Highlight Scan, and press ENTER. The numbers in the Frequency field change as the unit scans from 284 kHz to 325 kHz, 200 bit rate, then 100, at 6 second intervals.

  • Page 132: Advanced Nmea Output Setup

    (www.navcen.uscg.mil). Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 496 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.
  • Page 133 GPSMAP 496 NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant): • Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB • Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE • GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, PGRMH GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 134: Using Xm Wx Weather

    133. 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. Map Page with XM WX Weather turned on GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 135: Setting Xm Wx Weather Options

    Storm cells, through the Weather Explorer tab on the Main Menu. For more information, see page 102. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual To set up weather options on the Map Page: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set Up Map, and press ENTER.

  • Page 136: Weather Explorer Tab

    Use the Avtn Wx tab to set the zoom range at which aviation weather information first appears on the Map Page. Avtn Wx Tab MEtar, airMEt, SigMEt—sets the zoom range at which each feature first appears on-screen. Select auto, off, or 20 ft to 800 nm. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 137 Warnings—sets the zoom range at which each feature first appears on-screen. Select auto, off, or 20 ft to 800 nm. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Mrn Wx Tab Use the Mrn Wx tab on the Map Page Options to set up marine weather options.

  • Page 138: Using The Weather Tab

    Map window. wndow Age of the weather report 2. Press right on the ROCKER to highlight the field to the right of Forecast, and press ENTER to display a list of forecast options. Forecast Map GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 139: Weather Options

    2. Highlight the Weather Explorer tab, and press MENU. Declutter on (off)—allows you to toggle unwanted weather items on or off on the Map window. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual animate Weather (Stop animation)—animates NEXRAD Radar and Satellite Mosaic weather. When selected, a series of frames appears, each displaying a different time in the lower left-corner of the map.
  • Page 140 3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Information sub tab. 4. Press MENU. 5. With Antenna Information highlighted, press ENTER. A window appears displaying the software version loaded to your GXM antenna. 6. Press ENTER to close the window. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 141: Finding Weather Information

    1. From any page, press FIND. 2. Select Weather Data, and press ENTER. The Weather From Current Location Page appears. Weather From Current Location GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual 3. Highlight the Forecast tab to view the weather forecast for your current location. “Finding Weather Forecast 4.
  • Page 142 3. Move the map pointer to a different location, and press ENTER. The Weather From (New Location) Page appears with weather information for the selected location. 4. Press MENU, highlight Near Current Location, and then press ENTER to return to the forecast for your current location. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 143: Setting Up And Using Sonar

    Setting up and Using Sonar This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 496 when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20/GSD 21 Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you turn on your GPSMAP 496, the GSD 20/GSD 21 automatically turns on.

  • Page 144: Using The Sonar Page

    Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 496 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer, a “Sonar Turned Off”...

  • Page 145: Adjustment Options

    Press EntEr to accept the new setting (or press QUit to cancel) and return to the Sonar Page. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Adjustment Options Sonar Adjustments Scroll—adjusts the rate that the sonar screen scrolls from right to left.
  • Page 146 Set Whiteline at normal or 1–100% to determine bottom hardness. See page 145 for more information. Frequency—allows you to choose a transducer frequency. Frequency refers to the “pitch” of the sound that the transducer sends and receives. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 147: Resizing The Split Screen

    ENTER. 4. If you want to cancel this operation, press QUIT or press MENU, highlight Stop Resizing, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page You can show the pointer (arrow) to reference sonar items and mark underwater waypoints.

  • Page 148: Setting Up The Sonar Page

    The Keel offset is reflected in the depth reading. transducer—select the type of transducer that you are using. If you are using a speed-capable transducer/sensor, select temp, Spd. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 149: Calibrating The Water Speed

    Note your top speed, then stop the boat, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Calibrating the Water Speed 3. By default, the top ground speed is automatically shown. If a ground speed is not available, the top uncalibrated water speed is used instead.

  • Page 150: Setting Up The Sonar Display

    Sonar Page. Background Color—select the color for the Sonar Page and the sonar on the Map split. Graphc Flasher White Background Temperature Graph Sonar Page with the Sonar Page Settings Changed Color Bar Depth n corners GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 151: Understanding Sonar

    The transducer collects the reflected sound waves and sends the data to the GPSMAP 496 to be processed and shown. The underwater data is shown on the Sonar screen in the order that it is returned: first returned is the first on the screen.

  • Page 152: Transducer Coverage

    6-foot diameter 40° Cone Angle (50 kHz) 10° Cone Angle (200 kHz) circle at a 30-foot depth. Dual frequency mode combines both frequencies to get the best coverage area and contour/depth readings. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 153 Thermoclines are shown as the weakest colors. One of the unique features offered by Garmin is See-Thru technology, which allows the GPSMAP 496 to hear both weak and strong signals simultaneously so as to identify fish returns under the toughest conditions, such as suspended in thermoclines or even hiding near structures.

  • Page 154: Viewing The Sonar Temperature Tab

    Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab notE: You must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information. The Temperature sub tab provides a visual graph of water temperature changes over a period of time.

  • Page 155: Tis(Traffic Information Service)

    TIS Traffic is available to aircraft equipped with a Mode S Data Link such as the Garmin GTX 330 Transponder. TIS Traffic from a GTX 330 Transponder can then be shown on the GPSMAP 496. Surveillance data includes all transponder-equipped aircraft within the coverage volume.

  • Page 156: Tis Limitations

    Other limitations and anomalies associated with TIS are described in the AIM, Section 1-3-5. Refer to information. notE: Garmin is not responsible for Mode S geographical coverage. Operation of the ground stations is the responsibility of the FAA. Refer to the Aeronautical Information Manual for a Terminal Mode S Radar Site Map covering the U.S.
  • Page 157 Occasionally, aircraft maneuvering causes this algorithm to induce errors in the GPSMAP 496 screen. These errors primarily affect relative bearing information and traffic target track vector (it will lag); intruder distance and altitude remains relatively accurate and may be used to assist in “see and avoid.”...

  • Page 158: Tis Symbology

    The GPSMAP 496 supports TIS input from a Garmin Mode S transponder, such as the GTX 330. To configure TIS input: 1. Press MENU twice. The Main Menu appears. 2. Highlight the Setup tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Interface sub tab.

  • Page 159: Traffic Ground Track

    TIS audio alerts can be turned off in the Main Menu Sound tab. Traffic Ground Track Traffic ground track is indicated on the GPSMAP 496 screen by a “target track vector”, a short line shown in 45-degree increments, extending in the direction of target movement.

  • Page 160: Highlighting Tis Traffic Using Map Page Panning

    Another Map Page feature is panning. Refer to information. When the target pointer is placed on traffic, the traffic range and altitude separation are shown. Displaying traffic range and altitude separation using the Map Panning feature. page 31 for more GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 161: Tis Operational Procedures

    This area within 34 seconds Conditions for Traffic Advisories TIS shows a Traffic Advisory (TA) on the GPSMAP 496 when an intruder aircraft approaches your aircraft on a course that intercepts (defined by a 0.5 nm horizontal radius and a relative altitude of ±...

  • Page 162: Vhf Comm

    VHF Comm The GPSMAP 496 can also output frequency data to a Garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Refer to page 159 for wiring information. CaUtion: This interface does not have an FAA installation airworthiness approval.

  • Page 163: Appendix

    4 to 15 hours based on the XM antenna and backlight usage Source: 11–35 VDC Fuse: 3AG-1.5 Amp GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Performance receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver acquisition times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start) Approx. 45 seconds (cold start) Approx.

  • Page 164: Care Information

    (transferring it to MapSource). Immersing the Unit in Water The GPSMAP 496 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging.

  • Page 165: Optional Accessories

    Garmin products. Use of such accessories could cause damage to the GPSMAP 496 and void the warranty. pC interface Cable—Connects the unit to a serial port on your PC.

  • Page 166: Installation Information

    Installation Information Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 496 to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below and to the right indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a 3AG - 1.5 Amp fuse.

  • Page 167: Connecting To A Gtx 330 Mode S Transponder

    To receive Mode S TIS traffic data from a GTX 330 transponder on your GPSMAP 496, connect an available RS-232 OUT pin on the transponder to the Data In pin on the GPSMAP 496. (You do not need to connect the transponder to the GPSMAP 496’s Data Out pin.) Then, set the corresponding RS-232 output configuration on...

  • Page 168: Using Ximage For Customized Waypoint Symbols

    The USB drivers should have been automatically installed when you installed the MapSource program that came with your GPSMAP 496. When you initially connect the GPSMAP 496 to a USB port, your computer prompts you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device.
  • Page 169 3. If the unit is on, a confirmation tone sounds when the data card is removed. Connecting the GXM 30A Antenna Connect the GXM 30A antenna to the GPSMAP 496 to access XM WX satellite weather and XM Radio. For more information about the GXM 30A antenna, see the GXM 30A Owner’s Manual.
  • Page 170 Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. The GPSMAP 496 also includes NMEA input with support for the BWC, DBT, DPT, MTW, VHW, VTG, and XTE sentences. Garmin’s proprietary communication protocol is available from the Web site (www.garmin.com).

  • Page 171: Learning About Gps

    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. For more information refer to the Garmin Web site at and also read the GPS Guide for Beginners at www.garmin.com...

  • Page 172: What Is Waas/Egnos

    SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world. Currently, enabling WAAS on your Garmin GPSMAP 496 in regions that are not supported by ground stations may not improve accuracy, even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite.

  • Page 173: Loran Td Setup

    Setup TD field, the active waypoint information does reflect those changes. Since the GPSMAP 496 does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory.
  • Page 174 TD coordinate anywhere in the world. You must know your GRI chain number and/or secondary stations to create a LORAN TD location. For more information read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.jsp. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 175: Map Datums And Location Formats

    Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are referenced to a specific map datum. Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 496 can be set to match most of those commonly used.

  • Page 176: Digital Selective Calling (Dsc)

    Coast Guard when used in an emergency Distress Call. To obtain a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI) number, users must register their VHF radio with the FCC (Form 605). garmin does not supply this number! For more information regarding MMSI’s visit www.navcen.uscg.gov/marcomms/gmdss/mmsi.htm.

  • Page 177: How Are Mmsi Assignments Obtained

    DSC support. Any DSC- equipped mariner (on sea or land) within range can receive the call. When the Garmin GPSMAP 496 is connected to a VHF with DSC support, the GPS unit shows a Call List, Log, and a Directory. Basic wiring is required for the Garmin unit and VHF radio to send and receive NMEA data from each other.

  • Page 178: Jeppesen Database Information

    28 days online (www.garmin.com). The update program is designed to operate on Windows requires the included USB cable to connect your GPSMAP 496 to the PC’s USB port. The following information is provided from the internal Jeppesen database: airport—* identifier, facility name, city/state/country, latitude/...

  • Page 179: Messages

    Destination—you are nearing your destination. Batteries Low—the battery needs to be recharged. Basemap Failed Unit needs repair—there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Boat is not Moving Fast Enough to Calibrate—the boat is not moving fast enough for the speed wheel to provide a valid speed.
  • Page 180 Memory Full—unit memory is full, no further data can be saved. Memory (raM) Failed Unit needs repair—there is an internal problem with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. near proximity point—you have reached the distance set for a proximity waypoint.
  • Page 181 Shallow Water Alarm. Sonar Failed Unit needs repair—there is an internal problem with the unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced. Steep turn—approaching a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees to stay on course.

  • Page 182: 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 496. accuracy—the current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Battery timer—the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged.
  • Page 183 Battery, External Power, or Charging. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Speed—your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour, kilometers per hour, or knots. Steer—see Course to Steer.
  • Page 184 Weather–temperature—the temperature at the nearest weather reporting station. Weather–Wind—the wind speed and direction at the nearest weather reporting station. XM audio—the artist and song title of the XM audio channel currently playing. XM Signal—the strength of the XM signal. GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 185: License Agreement And Warranty

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product.

  • Page 186: Aopa Airport Directory Notice

    NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL 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 187 You assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services. XM and Garmin assume no responsibility for accidents resulting from or associated with use of the Services.

  • Page 188: Xm Satellite Radio Service Agreement

    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 189: Index

    (*) alarms 28, audio connector airspace AutoLocate 3, anchor drag average location arrival avoids 67, GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual backlight 3, baro pressure battery level pack 1, saver mode beeper BlueChart bug indicator 41, setting cable...
  • Page 190 Highway Page automotive mode data fields page layout setup 4–6 bug indicator Hunt & Fish tab icons identifier 6, 12, 14, 18, 168, information page 32, initialize 3, installation information GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual 70–71 158–162...
  • Page 191 MayDay measuring distance messages 113, magnetic variation military time main menu Mils Display Tab MMSI 96, 168, GPS tab GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual modes 55, moon information navigate route to point track navigating distress call position report navigating in automotive mode navigating in marine mode 29–36...
  • Page 192 Sun & Moon tab switch modes 13, 55, system alarms System tab temperature 119, terrain alert Terrain Page aviation mode 37–39 declutter terrain warning text language thermoclines 11–12 tide chart information station time GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 193 VOR 18, tuning beacon turn-by-turn route 56, 66, turn on and off WAAS 6, 116, 158, 163, Warning Page GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual waterproof water speed water temp waypoint 15, 26, 63–65, categories 82, create 26, 64, edit 78,...
  • Page 194 For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. © Copyright 2006–2007 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd.

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