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Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Pilot's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Pilot's Manual (166 pages)

portable aviation receiver

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

About this Manual

3
Table of Contents
4
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  
  9
- Charging the GPSMAP 296
  
  10
  - Information about Charge Mode
    10
- Turning on the GPSMAP 296
  
  11
  - Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
    11
- Getting Satellite Signals
  
  12
  - Viewing GPS Status with the GPS Tab
    12
  - Receiver Status
    13
  - GPS Tab Options
    14
  - GPS Tips
    14
- Learning about the Keypad
  
  15
- Using the GPSMAP 296
  
  16
  - Understanding Terms
    16
  - Selecting Options and Entering Data
    17
  - GPSMAP 296 Databases
    18
  - Mapsource Detailed Maps
    18
- Simulated Basic Navigation
  
  19
  - Activating Simulator Mode
    19
  - Entering a New Location
    19
  - Simulating Navigation
    20
Basic Operation in Aviation Mode

22
- Aviation Mode Page Sequence
  
  22
- Creating a Direct to
  
  23
  - Viewing Details for the Destination
    24
    
    Viewing Frequency Restrictions
    25
- Finding a Nearby Point
  
  26
- Selecting an Approach
  
  31
  - Understanding Vectors
    32
- Finding Points on Land
  
  33
- Marking a Waypoint
  
  34
- Creating a Flight Plan (Route)
  
  35
- Following Your Flight Plan
  
  36
Aviation Mode Pages and Features

37
- Map Page
  
  37
  - Map Orientation
    38
  - Zooming in and out of the Map
    38
  - Panning the Map
    39
  - Airspace Information
    40
  - Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map
    41
  - Measuring Distance
    41
  - Setting the Bug Indicator
    42
  - Setting up the Map Page
    42
- Terrain Page
  
  43
  - Terrain Information
    43
  - Obstacle Information
    43
  - Terrain and Obstacle Color Code
    43
  - Pop-Up Alerts
    44
  - Additional Terrain Page Options
    44
  - Setting up the Terrain Page and Alerts
    45
    
    Caution Elevation
    45
    
    Look Ahead Time
    45
    
    Alert Sensitivity
    45
- Panel Page
  
  46
  - Setting up the Panel Page
    47
  - Manually Setting a Course
    47
  - VNAV (Vertical Navigation)
    48
    
    Using the VNAV Feature
    48
    
    Setting up VNAV
    49
- Active Route Page
  
  50
  - Active Route Page Options
    50
- Position Data Page
  
  51
  - Position Data Page Options
    51
- Flight Log
  
  52
  - Viewing the Flight Log
    52
  - Deleting Flight Records
    52
- Aircraft Information
  
  53
  - Entering Your Aircraft Proﬁle
    53
  - Calculating the Weight & Balance
    54
- E6B Tab
  
  55
Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

57
- Automotive Mode Page Sequence
  
  57
- Navigating in Automotive Mode
  
  58
- Finding an Item
  
  60
  - Using the Find from Feature
    60
  - Recently Found Items
    61
  - Viewing the Information Page
    62
  - Find Menu Options
    62
- Creating Routes
  
  63
- Creating Waypoints
  
  65
- Following an Automotive Route
  
  68
- Editing Your Route
  
  69
Automotive Mode Pages and Features

71
- Map Page
  
  71
- Highway Page
  
  72
  - Using the Highway Page
    72
  - Highway Page Options
    73
- Current Route Page
  
  74
  - Saving the Current Route
    74
- Trip Computer
  
  75
- Editing and Managing Routes
  
  76
- Editing and Managing Waypoints
  
  80
  - Viewing the Waypoint on the Map
    81
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    82
  - Averaging the Waypoint's Location
    82
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    83
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    84
  - Managing Points
    85
  - User Points Tab
    85
  - Deleting Waypoints
    86
  - Proximity Points
    87
- Managing Your Tracks
  
  89
  - Setting up and Saving Your Tracks
    89
  - Saved Tab
    91
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    92
  - Tracback Tips
    92
Basic Operation in Marine Mode

93
- Marine Mode
  
  93
  - Navigating in Marine Mode
    94
  - Man Overboard (MOB)
    94
- Navigating in Marine Mode
  
  94
Marine Mode Pages and Features

95
- Map Page
  
  95
- Compass Page
  
  96
  - Compass Page Options
    96
  - Using the Marine Timer
    97
- Dsc
  
  98
  - Understanding Distress Calls
    98
  - Understanding Position Reports
    98
  - Receiving DSC Calls
    99
    
    DSC Call List
    99
    
    DSC Log
    100
  - Receiving a Position Report or Distress Call
    100
    
    DSC Directory
    100
  - Making a Distress Call
    101
  - Setting up DSC
    101
Additional Pages and Features

102
- Setting Alarms
  
  102
  - Airspace Alarms
    103
  - Navigation (Nav) Alarms
    103
  - System Alarms
    104
  - Sonar Alarms
    104
- Using the Calendar
  
  105
  - Day View
    105
  - Week View
    105
  - Month View
    105
  - Calendar Options
    105
- Viewing Celestial Information
  
  106
  - Sun & Moon Tab
    106
  - Tide Tab
    107
  - Hunt & Fish Tab
    109
- Viewing Messages
  
  110
- Viewing the Temperature
  
  111
  - Changing the Temperature Display
    111
  - Reset the Temperature Graph
    111
Customizing Your GPSMAP 296

112
- Setting up the System
  
  112
  - Adding a Welcome Message
    112
  - Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields
    113
  - Additional Map Data Displayed
    114
  - Changing the Display
    115
  - Changing the Sounds
    116
  - Changing the System Settings
    117
  - Customizing the Units
    118
  - Setting the Timers
    118
  - Changing the Time
    119
  - Restoring Defaults
    119
- Customizing the Routing and Guidance Settings
  
  120
  - Road Routing Settings
    120
  - Guidance Settings
    121
- Changing the Location Settings
  
  122
- Changing the Data Format
  
  123
  - Advanced NMEA Output Setup
    125
Setting up and Using Sonar

126
- Showing Sonar on the Map Page
  
  126
- Using the Sonar Page
  
  127
  - Adjusting the Sonar Page
    128
    
    Adjustment Options
    128
  - Resizing the Split Screen
    130
  - Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page
    130
- Setting up the Sonar
  
  131
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    132
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    133
- Understanding Sonar
  
  134
  - Understanding the Sonar Display
    134
  - Transducer Coverage
    135
  - Whiteline
    136
  - Thermoclines
    136
Appendix

137
- Speciﬁcations
  
  137
- Care Information
  
  138
  - Cleaning the Unit
    138
  - Storing the GPSMAP 296
    138
  - Immersing the Unit in Water
    138
- Optional Accessories
  
  139
- Installation Information
  
  140
  - Connecting the Power/Data Cable
    140
  - Connecting Your GPSMAP 296 to a Computer
    141
    
    Information about USB Drivers
    141
  - Using Ximage for Customized Waypoint Symbols
    142
  - Installing and Removing Data Cards
    142
  - Interfacing
    143
  - Removing the Antenna
    143
- Learning about GPS
  
  144
  - Common GPS Terms
    144
  - What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)
    144
  - Differential Field
    144
  - What Is WAAS
    145
- LORAN TD Setup
  
  146
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  
  148
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  
  149
  - What Is a Maritime Mobile Service Identity (MMSI)
    149
  - How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained
    150
    
    United States Non-Federal User
    150
    
    United States Federal User
    150
    
    User Outside the United States
    150
    
    User in Canada
    150
  - How Can Garmin Help You with DSC
    150
- Jeppesen Database Information
  
  151
  - Database Updates
    151
- Messages
  
  152
- Data Field Options
  
  153
- Safety and Product Information
  
  155
  - Limited Warranty
    156
  - Fcc Compliance
    157
  - Safety Information
    157
Index

160

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Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Pilot's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Pilot's Manual (168 pages)

Garmin portable aviation receiver pilot's guide GPSMAP 296

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 3 MB

Table of Contents

About this Manual
3
- Manual Conventions
  3
- Table of Contents
  4
Warning
6
Caution
7
Care Information
8
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  9
- Charging the GPSMAP 296
  10
- Information about Charge Mode
  10
- Turning on the GPSMAP 296
  11
- Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
  11
- Getting Satellite Signals
  12
  - Viewing GPS Status with the GPS Tab
    12
  - Receiver Status
    13
  - Gps Tab Options
    14
  - Gps Tips
    14
- Learning about the Keypad
  15
- Using the GPSMAP 296
  16
  - Understanding Terms
    16
  - Selecting Options and Entering Data
    17
  - Mapsource Detailed Maps
    18
  - Gpsmap 296 Databases
    18
- Simulator Mode
  19
- Entering a New Location
  20
Basic Operation in Aviation Mode

21
Aviation Mode

36
- Map Page
  36
  - Zooming in and out of the Map
    37
  - Map Orientation
    37
  - Panning the Map
    38
  - Airspace Information
    39
  - Airport Information Page
    39
  - Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map
    40
  - Measuring Distance
    40
  - Setting the Bug Indicator
    41
  - Setting up the Map Page
    41
  - Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields
    42
- Terrain Page
  44
  - Terrain Information
    44
  - Obstacle Information
    44
  - Additional Terrain Page Options
    45
  - Obstacle Warning
    45
  - Setting up the Terrain Page and Alerts
    46
  - Alert Sensitivity
    46
  - Caution Elevation
    46
  - Look Ahead Time
    46
- Panel Page
  47
  - Manually Setting a Course
    48
  - Setting up the Panel Page
    48
  - VNAV (Vertical Navigation)
    49
  - Using the VNAV Feature
    49
  - Setting up VNAV
    50
- Active Route Page
  51
- Position Data Page
  52
- Flight Log
  53
  - Viewing the Flight Log
    53
  - Deleting Flight Records
    53
- Aircraft Information
  54
- Calculating the Weight & Balance
  55
- E6B Tab
  56
Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

58
- Automotive Mode Page Sequence
  58
- Navigating in Automotive Mode
  59
- Finding an Item
  61
  - Using the Find from Feature
    61
  - Recently Found Items
    62
  - Viewing the Information Page
    63
  - Find Menu Options
    63
- Creating Routes
  64
- Creating Waypoints
  66
- Following an Automotive Route
  69
- Editing Your Route
  70
Automotive Mode Pages and Features

72
- Map Page
  72
- Highway Page
  73
  - Using the Highway Page
    73
  - Highway Page Options
    74
- Current Route Page
  75
- Saving the Current Route
  75
- Trip Computer Page
  76
- Editing and Managing Routes
  77
  - Viewing All of Your Saved Routes
    77
  - Using the Route Options
    77
  - Navigating a Saved Route
    78
  - Editing a Route
    78
- Editing and Managing Waypoints
  81
  - Viewing the Waypoint on the Map
    82
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    83
  - Averaging the Waypoint's Location
    83
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    84
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    85
  - Managing Points
    86
  - Deleting Waypoints
    87
  - Proximity Points
    88
- Managing Your Tracks
  90
  - Setting up and Saving Your Tracks
    90
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    93
  - Tracback Tips
    93
Basic Operation in Marine Mode

94
- Marine Mode
  94
- Navigating in Marine Mode
  95
- Man Overboard (MOB)
  95
Marine Mode Pages and Features

96
- Map Page
  96
- Compass Page
  97
- Using the Marine Timer
  98
- DSC Page
  99
  - Understanding Position Reports
    100
  - Understanding Distress Calls
    100
  - Receiving Dsc Calls
    100
  - DSC Call List
    101
  - Dsc Directory
    102
  - Setting up Dsc
    103
  - Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call
    103
Main Menu

104
- GPS Tab
  104
- Flights Tab
  105
- Route Tab
  105
- Points Tab
  105
- Track Tab
  106
- Sonar Tab
  106
- Aircraft Tab
  107
- Alarms Tab
  107
- Calendar Tab
  110
- Celestial Tab
  111
- Tide Sub Tab
  112
- Message Tab
  115
- Display Tab
  116
- Sound Tab
  117
- Setup Tab
  118
- Location Sub Tab
  122
  - Selecting a Different Heading Reference
    123
  - Advanced Nmea Output Setup
    127
Setting up and Using Sonar

128
- Showing Sonar on the Map Page
  128
- Using the Sonar Page
  129
  - Adjusting the Sonar Page
    130
  - Adjustment Options
    130
  - Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page
    132
  - Resizing the Split Screen
    132
- Setting up the Sonar Page
  133
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    134
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    135
- Understanding Sonar
  136
  - Understanding the Sonar Display
    136
  - Transducer Coverage
    137
- Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab
  139
- Reset the Temperature Graph
  139
Appendix

140
- Speciﬁcations
  140
- Optional Accessories
  141
- Installation Information
  142
- Learning about GPS
  146
  - Differential Field
    146
  - What Is Waas
    147
- LORAN TD Setup
  148
  - LORAN TD Feature
    148
  - Using the LORAN TD Format
    148
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  150
  - What Are Map Datums
    150
  - What Is a Location Format
    150
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  151
- Jeppesen Database Information
  153
- Database Updates
  153
- Messages
  154
- Data Field Options
  156
- License Agreement and Warranty
  158
  - Software License Agreement
    158
  - Product Registration
    158
  - Contact Garmin
    158
  - Limited Warranty
    159
  - Fcc Compliance
    160
Index

161

Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Pilot's Manual

Garmin GPSMAP 296 - Aviation GPS Receiver Pilot's Manual (156 pages)

Portable Aviation Receiver

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 6 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

5
- Table of Contents
  
  7
- Safety Information
  
  7
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  
  9
- Using the GPSMAP 296
  
  14
- Simulated Basic Navigation
  
  17
  - Entering a New Location and Altitude
    17
  - Simulating Navigation
    18
Basic Operation

20
- Main Pages Overview
  
  20
  - Main Pages: Aviation Mode, Marine Mode, and Automotive Mode
    20
    
    Aviation Mode
    20
    
    Marine Mode
    21
    
    Automotive Mode
    21
- Navigating in Aviation Mode
  
  22
  - Using the Direct to Key to Generate a Go to
    22
  - Go to Page Options Menu
    24
    
    Show Details
    25
    
    Select Approach
    27
  - Understanding Vectors
    28
- Navigating in Marine Mode
  
  29
  - Going to a Destination in Marine Mode
    29
    
    Go to Point
    29
    
    Navigate Route
    30
    
    Navigate Track (Tracback Navigation)
    31
    
    Man Overboard (MOB)
    32
- Navigating in Automotive Mode
  
  33
  - Going to a Destination in Automotive Mode
    33
    
    New Route
    34
    
    Navigate Route
    34
    
    Navigate Track (Tracback Navigation)
    34
    
    Edit Vias
    35
Using the Nearest Pages in Aviation Mode

36
Finding an Item in Marine or Automotive Mode

41
- Using the Find Menu
  41
- Viewing the Information Page
  42
- Using the Find from Feature
  42
- Recently Found Items
  43
- Find Menu Options Menu
  43
Using Routes

44
- Creating a Route
  44
- Route Tab Options Menu
  45
- Active Route Page
  46
- Route Review Page
  46
  - Route Review Options Menu
    47
- Following a Route
  49
- Active Route Page in Aviation and Marine Modes41
  49
- Current Route Page in Automotive Mode
  49
- Saving the Current Route in Automotive Mode
  49
Using Waypoints

50
- Creating and Using Waypoints
  50
  - Marking Your Present Position
    50
  - Creating Waypoints Graphically
    51
  - Additional Options for Creating Waypoints
    52
  - Waypoint Menu Options
    54
  - Reviewing and Editing Waypoints
    55
  - Points Tab
    57
    
    User' Tab
    57
    
    Proximity' Tab
    60
Main Pages

62
- Map Page
  
  62
- Using the Map Page
  62
- Panning the Map with the Cursor
  63
  - Airspace Information
    65
- Selecting Map Scales and Additional Maps
  66
- Map Page Options Menu
  67
- Map Page Setup Menu
  71
  - General' Tab
    72
  - Map' Tab
    72
  - Line' Tab
    73
  - Waypoint' Tab
    73
  - Airport' Tab
    74
  - Avtn Nav' (Aviation Navaids) Tab
    74
  - Ctrl' Tab
    74
  - SUA' Tab
    74
  - Marine' Tab
    75
  - Mrn Nav' (Marine Navaids) Tab
    75
  - City' Tab
    75
  - Road' Tab
    76
  - Point' Tab
    76
  - Area' Tab
    76
  - Topo' Tab
    76
Terrain Page

77
- Using the Terrain Page
  77
- Terrain Page Options Menu
  77
Panel Page

78
- Panel
  78
- Panel Page Options Menu
  79
Compass Page in Marine and Automotive Modes74

82
- Using the Compass Page
  82
- Compass Page Options Menu
  83
Highway Page in Marine and Automotive Modes76

84
- Highway
  84
- Using the Highway Page
  84
- Highway Page Options Menu
  85
Active Route Page

86
- Active Route Page Options Menu
  86
- Current Route Page
  87
- Saving the Current Route
  87
Position Data Page

88
- Understanding the Position Data Page
  88
- Position Data Page Options Menu
  88
Trip Computer Page: Automotive Mode

89
- Understanding the Trip Computer Page
  89
- Trip Computer Page Options Menu
  89
Main Menu

90
- Overview
  
  90
  - Using the Main Menu
    90
  - Using the GPS Tab
    91
- GPS Tab
  
  91
  - Receiver Status
    92
  - Differential Field
    93
  - GPS Tab Options Menu
    93
- Flights Tab
  
  94
  - Using the Flights Tab
    94
  - Flights Tab Options Menu
    94
- Route Tab
  
  95
  - Using the Route Tab
    95
  - Route Tab Options Menu
    95
- Points Tab
  
  96
  - Points Tab Overview
    96
    
    User' Tab
    96
    
    Proximity' Tab
    96
- Track Tab
  
  97
  - Track Tab Overview
    97
    
    Active' Tab
    98
    
    Saved' Tab
    100
- Aircraft Tab
  
  101
  - Aircraft Tab Overview
    101
    
    Aircraft Proﬁ Le' Tab
    101
    
    Weight & Balance' Tab
    102
    
    Weight & Balance' Tab Options Menu
    103
E6B Tab

104
- E6B Tab Overview
  104
Alarms Tab

106
- Using the Alarms Tab
  106
  - Airspace' Alarms
    107
  - Nav' (Navigation) Alarms
    107
  - System' Alarms
    108
  - Sonar' Alarms
    108
Celestial Tab

109
- Using the Celestial Tab
  109
  - Sun & Moon' Tab
    109
  - Tide' Tab
    110
  - Hunt & Fish' Tab
    112
Message Tab

113
- Viewing the Message Tab
  113
Display Tab

114
- Adjusting the Display Using the Display Tab
  114
Sound Tab

115
- Adjusting the Unit's Sound
  115
Setup Tab

116
- Setup Tab Overview
  116
  - System' Tab
    116
  - VNAV' (Vertical Navigation) Tab
    117
  - Road Routing' Tab
    118
  - Guidance' Tab
    119
  - Timers' Tab
    119
  - Time' Tab
    120
  - Units' Tab
    120
    
    Location' Tab
    121
    
    Welcome' Tab
    122
    
    COM 1' and 'COM 2' Tabs
    123
Appendix

127
- Speciﬁ Cations
  
  127
  - Performance
    127
  - Power
    127
  - Physical Speciﬁ Cations
    127
- Care Information
  
  128
  - Cleaning the Unit
    128
  - Storing the GPSMAP 296
    128
  - Immersing the Unit in Water
    128
- Accessories
  
  129
  - Standard Accessories
    129
  - Optional Accessories
    129
- Wiring and Interfacing
  
  131
  - Connecting the Power/Data Cable
    131
  - Interfacing
    131
- Time Offsets
  
  132
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  
  133
  - What Are Map Datums and Which Should I Use?125
    133
  - What Is a Location Format and Which Should I Use
    133
- LORAN TD Setup
  
  134
  - LORAN TD System
    134
  - LORAN TD Feature
    134
  - Using the LORAN TD Format
    134
  - Loran Td Setup
    135
- Map Datum List
  
  136
- Garmin Data Cards
  
  138
  - Installing and Removing Data Cards
    138
  - Using Data Cards
    138
- Cable Connections
  
  139
  - Connecting Your GPSMAP 296 to a Computer
    139
    
    Information about USB Drivers
    139
- Messages
  
  140
- Data Field Options
  
  142
  - What Is WAAS
    145
  - What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)
    145
- Compliance, License, and Warranty Information138
  
  146
  - FCC Compliance
    146
  - Software License Agreement
    147
  - Warranty Information
    147
  - Limited Warranty
    148
Index

149

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