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Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual (196 pages)

portable aviation receiver

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 4 MB

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

9
- Unit Overview
  9
- Charging the GPSMAP 496
  10
- Information about Charge Mode
  10
- Turning on the GPSMAP 496
  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 496
  16
  - Understanding Terms
    16
  - Selecting Options and Entering Data
    17
  - Entering Data
    18
  - Mapsource Detailed Maps
    18
- Simulator Mode
  19
- Entering a New Location
  20
Basic Operation in Aviation Mode

21
Aviation Mode

37
- Map Page
  37
  - Selecting Map Ranges
    38
  - Map Orientation
    38
  - Panning the Map
    39
  - Airspace Information
    40
  - Smart Airspace
    40
  - Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map
    41
  - Measuring Distance
    41
  - Setting the Bug Indicator
    42
  - Setting up the Map Page
    42
  - Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields
    43
- Terrain Page
  45
- Panel Page
  48
  - Manually Setting a Course
    49
  - Setting up the Panel Page
    49
  - VNAV (Vertical Navigation)
    50
  - Using the VNAV Feature
    50
- Active Route Page
  52
- Position Data Page
  53
- Flight Log
  54
  - Viewing the Flight Log
    54
  - Deleting Flight Records
    54
- Aircraft Information
  55
- Calculating the Weight & Balance
  56
- E6B Tab
  57
- XM Audio Page
  59
- Using Favorites
  61
Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

63
- Automotive Mode Page Sequence
  63
- Navigating in Automotive Mode
  64
- Finding an Item
  66
  - Using the Find from Feature
    66
  - Recently Found Items
    67
  - Find Menu Options
    68
  - Viewing the Information Page
    68
- Creating Routes
  69
- Creating Waypoints
  71
- Following an Automotive Route
  74
- Editing Your Route
  75
Automotive Mode Pages and Features

77
- Map Page
  77
- Highway Page
  78
  - Using the Highway Page
    78
  - Highway Page Options
    79
- Current Route Page
  80
- Saving the Current Route
  80
- Trip Computer
  81
- Editing and Managing Routes
  82
  - Viewing All of Your Saved Routes
    82
  - Using the Route Options
    82
  - Navigating a Saved Route
    83
  - Editing a Route
    83
- Editing and Managing Waypoints
  86
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    88
  - Waypoint Options Menu
    88
  - Averaging the Waypoint's Location
    88
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    89
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    90
  - Managing Points
    91
  - User Points Tab
    91
  - Deleting Waypoints
    92
  - Proximity Points
    93
- Managing Your Tracks
  95
  - Setting up and Saving Your Tracks
    95
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    98
  - Tracback Tips
    98
Basic Operation in Marine Mode

99
- Marine Mode Page Sequence
  99
- Navigating in Marine Mode
  100
- Man Overboard (MOB)
  100
Marine Mode Pages and Features

101
- Map Page
  101
- Compass Page
  102
- Using the Marine Timer
  103
- Dsc
  104
  - Understanding Position Reports
    105
  - Understanding Distress Calls
    105
  - Receiving Dsc Calls
    105
  - DSC Call List
    106
  - Dsc Directory
    107
  - Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call
    108
  - Setting up Dsc
    108
Main Menu

109
- GPS Tab
  109
- Weather Tab
  110
- XM Tab
  110
- Flights Tab
  111
- Route Tab
  111
- Points Tab
  112
- Track Tab
  112
- Sonar Tab
  113
- Aircraft Tab
  113
- Alarms Tab
  114
- Celestial Tab
  117
- Tide Sub Tab
  118
- Message Tab
  121
- Display Tab
  122
- Sound Tab
  123
- Setup Tab
  124
- Location Sub Tab
  128
  - Selecting a Different Heading Reference
    129
  - Advanced Nmea Output Setup
    133
Using XM WX Weather

134
- Viewing XM WX Weather
  134
- Setting XM WX Weather Options
  135
- Weather Explorer Tab
  136
- Using the Weather Tab
  138
- Weather Options
  139
- Finding Weather Information
  141
Setting up and Using Sonar

143
- Showing Sonar on the Map Page
  143
- Using the Sonar Page
  144
  - Adjustment Options
    145
  - Adjusting the Sonar Page
    145
  - Resizing the Split Screen
    147
  - Using the Pointer on the Sonar Page
    147
- Setting up the Sonar Page
  148
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    149
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    150
- Understanding Sonar
  151
  - Understanding the Sonar Display
    151
  - Transducer Coverage
    152
- Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab
  154
- Reset the Temperature Graph
  154
Tis (Traffic Information Service)

155
- TIS Limitations
  156
- TIS Symbology
  158
- TrafﬁC Ground Track
  159
- TrafﬁC Warning Window
  159
- Map Page
  160
- TIS Operational Procedures
  161
VHF Comm

162
Appendix

163
- Speciﬁcations
  163
- Care Information
  164
  - Cleaning the Unit
    164
  - Immersing the Unit in Water
    164
- Optional Accessories
  165
- Installation Information
  166
- Learning about GPS
  171
  - Common GPS Terms
    171
  - What Is Differential GPS (DGPS)
    171
  - Differential Field
    171
  - What Is WAAS/EGNOS
    172
- LORAN TD Setup
  173
  - LORAN TD Feature
    173
  - Using the LORAN TD Format
    173
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  175
  - What Are Map Datums
    175
  - What Is a Location Format
    175
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  176
- Jeppesen Database Information
  178
- Database Updates
  178
- Messages
  179
- Data Field Options
  182
- License Agreement and Warranty
  184
- Software License Agreement
  184
- Product Registration
  184
  - Contact Garmin
    184
  - Limited Warranty
    185
  - Aopa Airport Directory Notice
    186
  - Weather Data Warranty
    186
  - XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement
    188
  - Fcc Compliance
    188
Index

189

Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual (164 pages)

Portable aviation receiver

Brand: Garmin | Category: GPS | Size: 5 MB

Table of Contents
4
Introduction

5
- Warnings
  6
- Battery Warnings
  7
- Important Information
  7
- Care Information
  8
  - Cleaning the Unit
    8
  - Immersing the Unit in Water
    8
Getting Started

9
- Unit Overview
  9
- Charging the GPSMAP 496
  10
- Turning on the GPSMAP 496
  11
- Getting Satellite Signals
  12
  - Receiver Status
    13
  - Gps Tab Options
    14
  - Gps Tips
    14
- Learning about the Keypad
  15
- Using the GPSMAP 496
  16
- Selecting Options and Entering Data
  17
- Simulator Mode
  19
- Entering a New Location
  20
Basic Operation in Aviation Mode

21
- Aviation Mode Page Sequence
  21
- Creating a Direct to
  22
- Finding a Nearby Point
  25
- Setting Airport Criteria
  29
- Selecting an Approach
  30
- Understanding Vectors
  31
- Finding Points on Land
  32
- Marking a Waypoint
  33
- Creating a Flight Plan (Route)
  34
- Following Your Flight Plan
  35
Aviation Mode

36
- Map Page
  36
  - Map Orientation
    37
  - Selecting Map Ranges
    37
  - Panning the Map
    38
  - Airspace Information
    39
  - Smart Airspace
    39
  - Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map
    40
  - Measuring Distance
    40
  - Setting the Bug Indicator
    41
  - Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields
    42
- Terrain Page
  44
- Panel Page
  47
- Manually Setting a Course
  48
- Active Route Page
  51
- Position Data Page
  52
- Flight Log
  53
- Aircraft Information
  54
- E6B Tab
  56
Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

58
- Automotive Mode Page Sequence
  58
- Navigating in Automotive Mode
  59
- Finding an Item
  61
  - Recently Found Items
    62
  - Find Menu Options
    63
- Creating Routes
  64
- Creating Waypoints
  66
- Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates
  68
- Following an Automotive Route
  69
- Editing Your Route
  70
- Creating a Detour
  71
Automotive Mode Pages and Features

72
- Map Page
  72
- Highway Page
  73
- Current Route Page
  75
- Trip Computer
  76
- Editing and Managing Routes
  77
  - Navigating a Saved Route
    78
  - Editing a Route
    78
- Editing and Managing Waypoints
  81
  - Adding a Waypoint to a Route
    83
  - Projecting a Waypoint
    84
  - Organizing Waypoints into Categories
    85
  - Deleting Waypoints
    87
  - Proximity Points
    88
- Managing Your Tracks
  90
  - Navigating a Saved Track
    93
  - Tracback Tips
    93
Basic Operation in Marine Mode

94
- Marine Mode Page Sequence
  94
- Navigating in Marine Mode
  95
Marine Mode Pages and Features

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

104
- GPS Tab
  104
- Flights Tab
  104
- Route Tab
  105
- Points Tab
  105
- Track Tab
  105
- Sonar Tab
  106
- Aircraft Tab
  106
- Alarms Tab
  107
- Celestial Tab
  110
- Tide Sub Tab
  111
- Message Tab
  114
- Display Tab
  115
- Sound Tab
  116
- Setup Tab
  117
- Location Sub Tab
  122
- Advanced Nmea Output Setup
  126
Setting up and Using Sonar

127
- Showing Sonar on the Map Page
  127
- Using the Sonar Page
  128
  - Adjustment Options
    129
  - Resizing the Split Screen
    131
- Setting up the Sonar Page
  132
  - Calibrating the Water Speed
    133
  - Setting up the Sonar Display
    134
- Understanding Sonar
  135
- Transducer Coverage
  136
- Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab
  138
VHF Comm

139
Appendix

140
- Specifications
  140
- Optional Accessories
  141
- Installation Information
  142
- Declaration of Conformity (Doc)
  146
- Learning about GPS
  147
- LORAN TD Setup
  148
- Map Datums and Location Formats
  150
- Digital Selective Calling (DSC)
  151
- Jeppesen Database Information
  152
- Messages
  153
- Data Field Options
  155
- License Agreement and Warranty
  157
- Limited Warranty
  158
Index

159

Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual (48 pages)

XM Radio Smart Antenna

Brand: Garmin | Category: Radio Antenna | Size: 1 MB

Terminology Used Throughout this Manual
5
Product Registration
6
Table of Contents
7
Able of
7
Getting Started
8
XM WX Weather Features
12
- Displaying Weather Information
  12
- NEXRAD Radar
  13
- Satellite Mosaic
  14
- Lightning
  15
- Storm Cells
  16
- Hurricanes
  17
- Surface Winds
  18
- Winds Aloft
  19
- Surface Pressure
  20
- Fronts
  21
- Visibility
  22
- County Warnings
  23
- Water Temperature
  24
- Wave Period
  24
- Wave Direction
  25
- Wave Height
  25
- Marine Warnings
  26
- Buoy Reports
  27
- Metar
  28
- Airmet
  29
- Sigmet
  30
- Tfr
  31
- Echo Tops
  32
- Freezing Level
  33
- Forecast
  33
- Taf
  34
- XM Radio
  34
Appendix
35
- GXM 30A Specifications
  35
- Feature Broadcast Rates
  36
  - NEXRAD Abnormalities
    37
  - NEXRAD Limitations
    37
- NEXRAD Overview
  37
- NEXRAD Intensity
  38
- FCC Compliance
  39
- Limited Warranty
  40
- Software License Agreement
  42
- XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement
  42
- Weather Data Warranty
  43
- TFR Data
  44
Index
45

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Appendix

Index

Table of Contents

Introduction

Getting Started

Basic Operation in Aviation Mode

Aviation Mode

Basic Operation in Automotive Mode

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Main Menu

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