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GPSMAP ® 296 portable aviation receiver pilot’ s guide.
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I NTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP ® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. T ake a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box.
T able of Contents Introduction ...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i W arning .............................................
Marine Mode Pages and Features ...................................88 Map Page ................................................................................ 88 Compass Page ....................................................................... 89 DSC Page .
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury . When installing the GPSMAP 296 in a vehicle, place the unit securely so that it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct the driver ’ s view of the road (see diagram).
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or property damage. The GPSMAP 296 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving.
Care Information T o resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide, contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020 or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241. Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 296 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning.
G ETTING S T ARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 296 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator -perfect for air , land, or water .
Charging the GPSMAP 296 Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 296. Plug the unit into a 12 V olt connector to charge. Y ou can use the unit while it is charging. T o charge the unit’s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit.
T urning On the GPSMAP 296 The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 296, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 296 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself” anywhere in the world.
Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 296, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a fix.
GPS Page Receiver status field Sky view Signal strength bars Power source indicator The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: • No signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. • White signal strength bars —the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data.
GPS T ab Options Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu: GPS T ab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator —starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit.
Learning About the Keypad IN/OUT Keys • Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page. ROCKER Keypad • Press up, down, right or left to move through lists, highlight fields, on-screen buttons and icons, enter data, or move the map pointer .
Using the GPSMAP 296 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 296. T o switch between A viation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold P AGE .
Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options, you must use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and start your selections.
T o enter data in a data field: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data field you want, and press ENTER to activate the field. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous character .
Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 296 contains a Simulator Mode, which is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available or if the antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use.
Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from. T o enter a New Location using the map: 1. Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the vertical menu. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu .
B ASIC O PERA TION I N A VIA TION M ODE A viation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 296 offers three usage modes, A viation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing P AGE to move forward and QUIT to reverse.
Creating a Direct T o In A viation Mode, press Direct T o to select a destination. When a Go T o or route is currently in use, holding Direct T o down briefly shows a detailed information page for the current destination.
T o go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press the Direct T o to show the Go T o Page. Use the ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab. Go T o Page: Recent T ab 2.
Airport T ab of Details Page 3. Highlight Show Map , and press ENTER to view the item on the map. Press QUIT when done. Highlight OK , and press ENTER to return to the Go T o Page. When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or approach name, and press ENTER .
Finding a Nearby Point In A viation Mode, press NRST/FIND to open the Nearest Pages. These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports, airport weather sources, user waypoints within 200 miles of your present location, and other points.
Selecting a Nearby Point as Y our Destination In an emergency , you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 296 guide you to the closest point to land. T o select a nearby point as your destination: 1. Press NRST . 2. Use the ROCKER to select the sub tab along the top of the page.
Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service station (FSS) and air route traffic control center (AR TCC) points of communication. The closest communication point is shown first, with additional points available when selected.
V iewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you can show additional airspace information, such as floor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. T o view additional airspace information: 1. When an airspace alert appears, press NEAREST to show the Nearest Pages and the airspace information.
Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to filter out airports that do not meet a defined criteria. This allows you to only show airports with a surface type and sufficient runway length you want.
Selecting an Approach CAUTION: The appr oaches pr ovided in the Jeppesen database ar e for monitoring purposes only . The GPSMAP 296 is not an IFR-appr oved instrument and should not be used as a primary sour ce of navigation guidance in instrument conditions.
Understanding V ectors The V ectors? Option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint. If you select Y es , the GPSMAP 296 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [F AF]).
Finding Points on Land T o take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 296, 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.
Marking a W aypoint W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 296. Press the ENTER/MARK to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. Y ou 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.
Creating a Flight Plan (Route) Y ou can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Route Page in the Main Menu. The Route is then saved for future use. Y ou can also create a route using the Active Route Page for immediate use.
Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your flight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 296 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 (r outes) in your unit ar e still curr ent.
A VIA TION M ODE P AGES This section discusses the major pages, such as the Map and T errain Pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. Map Page The GPSMAP 296 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course.
Map Orientation There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map, T rack Up orients the map in the direction of travel, and Course Up orients the map in the direction of the destination. When using T rack Up or Course Up, the North arrow indicates the orientation.
Panning the Map The panning arrow allows you to pan the map to show other map areas. As you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. T o pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left on the ROCKER . The panning arrow moves the map so you can view different parts of the map.
2. Press ENTER to view more information about the point. The information and on-screen buttons shown vary based on the type of item selected. In some cases, additional information tabs appear at the top of the Information Page or W aypoint Page. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information.
Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map Y ou can remove items from the map (declutter the screen) to remove unwanted items, such as highways. A viation Mode has various levels of declutter . T o quickly declutter the map, press ENTER . Y ou can also declutter the map on the T errain Page.
Setting the Bug Indicator Y ou can set a bug indicator to show bearing or course to steer . Y ou can also enter a specific heading reference for the indicator . T o set the Bug Indicator: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Set Bug Indicator and press ENTER .
Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields T o customize the pages to show what you want, adjust the page layout and data fields. Y ou can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: Map, T errain, Panel, Compass, Highway , Location Data, T rip Computer, and optional Sonar Page.
Additional Map Data Y ou can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 296 unit and data card. T o review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU . 2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information , and press ENTER .
T errain Page The T errain Page, available only in A viation Mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you. Alert windows appear on all pages to inform you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate.
Alerts If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 296 unit, T errain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower left-hand 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 .
Setting Up the T errain Page and Alerts The T errain Setup Page allows you to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your flight path. Caution Elevation Select the Caution Elevation . If the terrain or an obstacle is within the Caution Elevation you entered, the GPSMAP 296 provides an alert.
Panel Page The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format, similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the dif ferences between this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical panel instruments use sensors that provide information different from that derived using GPS.
Setting Up the Panel Page Y ou can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale to suit your needs. T o set a user-defined bug heading reference: 1. With the Panel Page appears, press MENU to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Highlight Set Bug Indicator , and press ENTER .
VNA V (V ertical Navigation) The VNA V sub tab in the Main Menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional profile that guides you from your present location and altitude to a final (target) altitude at a specified location.
Panel Page showing the VNA V Indicator VNA V Indicator VNA V indicators also appear on the Map Page when the page layout is set to Map W ith Overlay . Y ou are at the proper altitude for the VNA V profile when the blue bars are centered within the VNA V indicators.
Active Route Page Whenever you start a route (flight plan) or initiate a Go T o while in A viation or Marine Mode, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, Course, Distance, and several other fields of information.
Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in A viation and Marine Modes.
Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 296 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in A viation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight.
Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Profile and W eight & Balance. T o open the Aircraft tab of the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Aircraft from the vertical list of tabs.
T o rename or delete a saved aircraft profile: 1. From the Aircraft Profile tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Current Aircraft and to select the profile you want to rename. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the on-screen Rename or Delete button, and press ENTER .
E6B T ab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, T rue Airspeed, and W inds Aloft (Head W ind, T ail W ind, W ind From, and W ind Speed), based on information you enter . T o open the E6B tab of the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
T o calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. From the E6B tab, highlight the Indicated Altitude field (at the top of the page), and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter . Press ENTER when finished. 3.
B ASIC O PERA TION I N A UTOMOTIVE M ODE T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold P AGE . 2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER . Automotive Mode Page Sequence Automotive Mode features two main pages: the Map and T rip Computer Pages.
Navigating in Automotive Mode Automotive Mode and Marine Mode are similar . Most of the features discussed here also apply to Marine Mode. There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in Automotive Mode: • Select a point on the map and press the Direct T o .
T o start new route using the Find Menu: 1. Press the Direct T o to open the Navigate menu. 2. Highlight New Route (or Go T o Point when in Marine Mode), and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight W aypoints , and press ENTER .
Finding an Item The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. Y ou can access the Find Menu by pressing NRST/FIND . The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories: W aypoints, Cities, Exits, A viation Points, T ransportation, W eather Data and T ide Stations.
T o find an item from another location: 1. From any page, press NRST/FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the category you want from the list, and press ENTER .
Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. T o view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER . An Information Page appears with details about the item in a tabbed format.
Creating Routes The GPSMAP 296 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.
T o create a route graphically: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Press MENU to show the Route options menu. Select New Route , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the first blank slot in the Route List Page, and press MENU .
Creating W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 296. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding ENTER/MARK . Y ou can also find waypoints using the map or Find Menu and them store them in the unit.
Creating W aypoints From the Map Y ou 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 296 uses the map item text shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint.
Creating a W aypoint by Entering Coordinates Y ou can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method can be useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude/longitude location from a chart.
Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 296 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. T rack Y our Progress with the Map Page Y ou can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Y our route is shown with a magenta line.
Editing Y our Route When you are navigating a route, you can edit that route. Y ou can add areas and roads to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route. Y ou can also add stops along your trip, called V ia Points. While navigating, press Direct T o to open the Navigate Menu, shown below .
Creating a Detour If, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your GPSMAP 296 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press Direct T o . Select Detour from the Navigate menu. Select the distance you want, and press ENTER .
A UTOMOTIVE M ODE P AGES AND F EA TURES This section discusses the major pages in Automotive Mode, such as the Map Page, as well as some additional features, such as routes and points. Map Page Refer to page 28 through 35 in the “A viation Mode Pages and Features” section for more details about the Map Page.
Highway Page The Highway Page is only available in Marine Mode and Automotive Mode. In Automotive Mode, the Highway Page is not shown by default. See the directions to the right to show the Highway Page. Highway Page When you are navigating, the Highway Page provides digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination.
Highway Page Options The Highway Page options menu allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints and track are shown on the screen. The data fields, located along the right side of the page, provide a user - selectable layout of various types of useful data.
Current Route Page Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 296 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.
T rip Computer Page The T rip Computer Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time.
Editing and Managing Routes The Route tab shows the routes you have created in your GPSMAP 296 unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the “Creating Routes” section beginning on page 56 . Viewing All of Y our Saved Routes The Route tab in the Main Menu lists all of your saved routes and routes on one easy-to-read Route List.
Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you to easily select a saved route. For information about creating routes, refer to the “Creating Routes” section beginning on page 56 . T o navigate a route in Automotive Mode: 1. In Automotive Mode, press Direct T o .
T o review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route . 2. Use ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER . 3. From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press ENTER .
T o edit the route on the map: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use ROCKER to select Route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the route, and press ENTER . Press MENU to open the Route Review Page options menu. 3. Highlight Edit on Map , and press ENTER .
Editing and Managing W aypoints When you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify , review , rename, move, or delete it at any time through the W aypoint Review and W aypoint Edit Pages.
T o change the waypoint name: 1. Open the W aypoint Review or W aypoint Edit Page. 2. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when done. W aypoint Review Page Name field Symbol field T o change the waypoint symbol or other element: 1.
Adding a W aypoint to a Route Append to Route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option appears when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route appears. The selected waypoint is added to the current route before the route destination.
Projecting a W aypoint Y ou can also create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specific location to a new location. T o create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint using your favorite method (discussed in previous sections).
Organizing W aypoints into Categories Y ou can organize your waypoints into categories, which can help when managing and using your waypoints. For example, you can create a “V acation” category that stores all of the waypoints you use for your upcoming vacation.
T o assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the W aypoint Page. (Y ou can also change the category on the New W aypoint Page.) 2. Select the Category field, and press ENTER . W aypoint Page Select the category to which you want to assign this waypoint.
The total number of stored and available waypoints information is available at the bottom of the User sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order . T o start a Go T o from the User sub tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
T o delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint you want to delete, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category , and press ENTER . 3. When deleting by symbol, highlight the symbol of the waypoint you want to delete, and press ENTER .
T o turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight Proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the field below Proximity Alarm , and press ENTER .
Managing Y our T racks The GPSMAP 296 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the 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 296 gets a location fix.
T o clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Highlight T rack , then highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 3. Select the Clear button, and press ENTER . Clearing the track log 4. Highlight OK , and press ENTER . Press QUIT to exit.
Saved Sub T ab The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved Sub T ab Press MENU to open the Saved sub tab options menu: Review on Map —shows the highlighted track on the Map Page. T racBack —navigates the track. Y ou can either navigate the track as it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse.
Navigating a Saved T rack The T racBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver ’ s memory , which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way .
B ASIC O PERA TION IN M ARINE M ODE T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the P AGE key . 2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER . Marine Mode Page Sequence Marine Mode features five main pages: the Map, Compass, Highway , Active Route, and Position Data Page.
Navigating in Marine Mode Press Direct T o on any page to begin navigating to a destination. The Go T o Point , Navigate Route , and Navigate T rack options operate the same as in Automotive Mode. Refer to the previous section for detailed instructions on those options.
M ARINE M ODE P AGES AND F EA TURES Marine Mode operates in a similar fashion to A viation Mode, while also providing many features and operations of Automotive Mode. Refer to the corresponding sections in the A viation and Automotive sections for further details.
Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with data fields and a graphic compass screen with a bearing pointer .
Using the Marine Timer The Marine T imer , specifically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down specified time increments. As common in sail boat racing, there is often a 5-minute warning countdown, followed by a 4-minute preparation countdown, and finally a one-minute final countdown.
DSC Page The DSC page of the Main Menu allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 296. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the VHF radio on the chartplotter .
Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 296 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.
DSC Call List The DS C Ca ll Lis t sh ows the 50 mos t r ece nt c all s, e ven if the un it is lef t un att end ed. The Call Li st show s t he m ost rec ent ca ll f rom a ves sel . If a sec ond cal l is re ceiv ed fro m th e s ame ves sel, it re plac es the fir st c all in the Ca ll L ist .
DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up to 50 entries. Pressing MENU from this page allows you to add a New Item , Delete a highlighted entry , or Delete All entries. DSC Directory DSC Directory entries. Press ENTER to open the entry review page.
Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, navigation can be quickly set to the call location. T o navigate to a Position Report or Distress Call using the Direct T o key: 1. Press Direct T o .
M AIN M ENU The Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 296. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. The following tabs in the Main Menu allow you to restore their default: T rack, E6B, Alarms, Display , Sound, and Setup.
Flights T ab The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded flights, including date, route of flight, and flight time. The GPSMAP 296 saves up to 50 recorded flights while in A viation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight.
T rack T ab Use the T rack tab to specify whether or not to record a track log, define how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use. The T rack tab is divided into two sub tabs: Active and Saved. For more information about tracks, see the “Managing Y our T racks” section beginning on page 82 .
Aircraft T ab The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Profile and W eight & Balance. Information on the Aircraft T ab is located on page 46 .
T o set a persistent alarm: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Alarms tab. 3. Highlight the box next to the alarm you would like to make persistent (for example, Next T urn ). 4. Press ENTER to place a check mark in the Persist box.
System Alarms Sub T ab System Alarms Sub T ab Clock —sets an alarm based on the unit’ s clock. Select On , and then enter a specific time that you want the alarm to sound. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work. Ext. (External) V oltage —sets an alarm to sound when the external voltage drops below a specified amount.
Calendar T ab The Calendar allows you to plan flights or trips and shows sun & moon information and hunting & fishing information. T o add a route (or point) to the calendar: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Calendar from the vertical list of tabs.
Celestial T ab The Celestial tab on the Main Menu shows sun and moon information, data for the tide, and hunting and fishing information. Y ou can show this data for your current location, a location from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you can select a different date and time, or use the current data.
T o view Sun & Moon information for a different location: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From field, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight Use Find Menu , and press ENTER . The Find Menu automatically opens. 3. Select a waypoint or point of interest, and press ENTER .
T o view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER . The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations. 2. Press MENU and select Near Current Location , Near Current Route , Near Other (select another location using the map), or Near Destination .
Hunt & Fish Sub T ab The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and fish in a selected location on a specific date. T o show the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Message T ab The Message tab on the Main Menu shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 296. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the entire list of messages on the Log tab. Use the Log Filter tab to show only the types of messages you want to view .
Display T ab The Display tab on the Main Menu allows you to set several features of the screen, such as what pages to show in the main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on. T o view the Display tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Sound T ab The Sound tab of the Main Menu allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 296 makes to suit your needs. T o view the Sound tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Sound from the vertical list of tabs. Sound T ab Beeper —sets the beeper to chime during key presses and alarms ( Key and Alarm ) or on Alarms Only .
Setup T ab T o customize how your GPSMAP 296 operates, adjust certain system settings in the Main Menu. System Sub T ab T o 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.
Road Routing Sub T ab Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings. T o access the Road Routing sub tab 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab. 3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Road Routing sub tab.
Calculate Routes for —sets route calculation for the particular vehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type, as some roads have vehicle-based restrictions. A void —allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on your route.
Timers Sub T ab T o open the T imers sub tab, press MENU twice, select Setup from the vertical tab list, and Timers from the row of tabs along the top. Timers Sub T ab User —allows you to set the timer to Count Up or Count Down . Y ou can also Reset the timer and turn it Off .
Units Sub T ab The Units sub tab allows you to customize measurement units for the entire system. T o open the Units sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Units from the row of tabs along the top of the page.
Selecting a Different Heading Reference Y ou can select from Auto Mag V ar , T rue , Grid, and User Mag V ar . Auto Mag V ar provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your current location. T rue provides headings based on a true north reference.
Com 1 and Com 2 Sub T abs The Com 1 and Com 2 sub tabs controls the input/output format used when connecting your unit to external devices. T o open the Com 1 and Com 2 sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list.
• T ext Out —allows the unit to output simple text data that includes, data, time, location, and velocity . The Baud can be set to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
The Status field shows one of the following: • T uning —the unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. • Scanning —the unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. • Receiving —the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation.
Advanced NMEA Output Setup If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 296 with another piece of equipment, 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. If too many NMEA sentences are selected the unit can take longer than two seconds to update.
S ETTING U P AND U SING S ONAR This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 296 when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20 Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When you turn on your GPSMAP 296, the GSD 20 automatically turns on.
Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 296 becomes a powerful fishfinder/flasher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 20 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer , a “Sonar T urned Off” message appears across the Sonar Page.
Adjusting the Sonar Page The Adjustment Menu allows direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. There are ten main adjustment options available: Range, Zoom, V iew , Gain, T arget Level, Whiteline, Frequency , Depth Line, Noise Reject and Scroll.
• 2X Split —shows two reduced-size sonar pictures at the same time. The right half of the screen shows the complete sonar picture at its original scale. The left half shows a portion of the original picture at 1/2 depth scale. • 2X Zoom —shows the 2X zoomed picture on the full screen.
Noise Reject —helps filter unwanted noise from the Sonar Page. The Noise Reject can be turned Off , set to Normal (automatically adjusts for optimum viewing) or to a fixed 1–100% setting. When setting the Noise Reject, remember that a higher noise rejection setting is less likely to show fish or structures.
Setting Up the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to set up the Sonar Page. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Setup from the row of tabs along the top of the screen.
Calibrating the W ater Speed If you select T emp, Spd is for the T ransducer option on the Sonar Setup tab, you also need to calibrate the water speed to ensure that the W ater Speed shown on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water having little or no current.
Setting Up the Sonar Display Y ou can set up how the sonar information is shown on the screen. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Display from the row of tabs along the top of the screen.
Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of a lake, stream, or seabed in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a piece of structure, or a fish—sound is reflected back to the transducer .
T ransducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°) associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide a large coverage area for finding fish within a coverage width that is approximately 2/3 of the water depth.
Whiteline The GSD 20 Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reflected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bottom, while a thick whiteline indicates a harder bottom.
V iewing the Sonar T emperature T ab NOTE: Y ou must be r eceiving pr oper sonar data fr om another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 Sounder Module, to view temperatur e information. The T emperature sub tab provides a visual graph of water temperature changes over a period of time.
A PPENDIX Specifications Physical Specifications Size : 5.7'' W x 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) W eight : 13.
Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 296, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 296. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer , Garmin Product Support in the U.
Installation Information This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the GPSMAP 296 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna. Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 296 to an 11–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices.
Connecting Y our GPSMAP 296 to a Computer Y our GPSMAP 296 can be connected to your computer using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a USB data port or the optional PC Interface Cable to connect to a DB-9 serial communications port.
Using xImage for Customized W aypoint Symbols xImage allows you to exchange images between your PC and your GPSMAP 296. Y ou can download and save screen shots of any screen shown on your unit.
Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3, 3.01), ASCII T ext Output, R TCM SC-104 input (version 2.0), and Garmin proprietary formats.
Learning About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the United States Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use.
• Check Beacon W iring —the DGPS setting is enabled in the Interface sub tab on the Main Menu but no DGPS device is detected. • No Beacon Signal —DGPS receiver is attached, but not transmitting R TCM data to GPS. • T uning Beacon —the receiver is tuning manually to a DGPS frequency .
LORAN TD Setup LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the United States Coastal Confluence Zone.
T o set up Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Setup on the vertical tab list. Then select Location from the row of horizontal tabs. 3. Using the ROCKER , highlight the Location Format field, and press ENTER .
Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What are Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner .
Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Reporting.
How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained? Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF , EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are not required to have a FCC ship station license.
Jeppesen Database Information The GPSMAP 296 includes an internal Jeppesen ® database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online www .
Messages Accuracy Alarm —the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Alarm Clock —the alarm clock has sounded. Antenna Shorted to Ground —the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support. Approaching T arget Altitude —within 1,000 feet of final VNA V target altitude.
No Roads Near Starting Point —the start location for the road route you tried to calculate is not near any roads. Select a different start location. No DGPS Position —no differential connection data is available, or not enough data is available to calculate a DGPS position.
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 296. Accuracy —the current accuracy of your GPS determined location. Battery T imer —the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged.
Speed —your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour , kilometers per hour , or knots. Steer —see Course to Steer . Sunrise —the time at which the sun rises on this day . Sunset —the time at which the sun sets on this day . Time —the current time and date.
License Agreement and W arranty This section of the Appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 296. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 296, YOU AGREE T O BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEMENT .
Limited W arranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. W ithin this period, Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail in normal use.
FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 296 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
I NDEX Symbols 2D 5, 58, 128 3D 5, 58 A Accessories 134 Acquiring Satellites 5 Active Route Page A viation Mode 43 Active T rack T ab 82, 85 Add to Route 56, 63, 71, 75 Advanced NMEA Output Setup 119 .
Current Route Page 61 Automotive Mode 67 Custom A voids 62, 112 D Dashboard 68 Data Card 29, 137 Slot 1 Data Fields 34 Date 1 13 Daylight Saving T ime 113 DB-9 136 Declutter 32 Defaults 8, 34 Delete A.
I Icons 108 Identifier 6, 12, 14, 17, 144, 146 Information Page 31, 55 Initialize 3, 139 Installation Information 135–138 Intersection 146 J Jeppesen Database 26, 146 Updates 10 K Keypad 7 L Land a.
Plan Route 43, 72 Point 102 Points of Interest 53 Points T ab 78 Pop-up Alerts 27 Position 139 Position Data Page A viation Mode 44 Position Mode 28 Position Report 144–145 Power 2, 3, 135 Connector 1 connector 4 Practice Mode.
T ext Language 1 10 Thermoclines 130 T ide Chart 105 Information 104 Station 105 T ab 104 T ime Delay 141 Format 1 13 Offsets 143 T ab 1 13 Zone 1 13 T imer 90 T imers T ab 1 13 T rack Legs 85 Log 82,.
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For the latest fr ee software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products , visit the Garmin W eb site at www .garmin.com. © Copyright 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Garmin GPSMAP 296 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Garmin GPSMAP 296 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Garmin GPSMAP 296 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Garmin GPSMAP 296 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Garmin GPSMAP 296, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Garmin GPSMAP 296.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Garmin GPSMAP 296. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Garmin GPSMAP 296 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.
