Changing the System Settings
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 Setup Tab
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 desired mode.
Speed Filter—allows the unit to average speed readings. Choose
from Off, Auto (automatically controls filtering), or On (allows you
to enter a value in seconds).
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Text Language—allows you to select from various languages for
the unit's on-screen display.
WAAS—Disable and Enable WAAS from this field.
External Power Off—allows you to select whether the GPSMAP
296 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 296 on
(Turn On) or charge the battery (Charge Battery) when external
power is applied to the unit.
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