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Owner’ s Manual portable aviation receiver GPSMAP ® 496.
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GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual i Introduction > About This Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP ® 496, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven perf.
ii GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > T able of Contents T able of Contents Introduction ........................................................................... i About This Manual.......................................................
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual iii Introduction > T able of Contents Basic Operation in Marine Mode ...................................... 91 Marine Mode Page Sequence ................................................. 91 Navigating in Marine Mode ...
iv GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > T able of Contents Appendix .......................................................................... 155 Specications ........................................................................ 155 Care Information .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual v Introduction > W arning W arnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could r esult in an accident or collision r esulting in death or serious injury .
vi GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > W arning Battery W arnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, re, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started > Unit Overview 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 .
2 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > 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-V olt connector to charge. Y ou can use the unit while it is charging.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started > T urning On the GPSMAP 496 T urning On the GPSMAP 496 The rst time you turn on your new GPSMAP 496, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location.
4 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 496, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a x.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 5 Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS Page Receiver status eld 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.
6 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 7 Getting Started > Learning about the Keypad Learning About the Keypad P AGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the screen from a submenu page. • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes.
8 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 Using the GPSMAP 496 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 496. T o switch between A viation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold P AGE .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 9 Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 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 eld on the screen.
10 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 T o enter data in a data eld: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data eld you want, and press ENTER to activate the eld. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation 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.
12 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 13 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Aviation Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In A viation Mode A viation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 496 offers three usage modes, A viation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode.
14 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o 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 briey shows a detailed information page for the current destination.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 15 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o T o go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press 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.
16 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 17 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > V iewing AOP A Airport Directory Information and SafeT axi Diagrams Viewing AOP A Airport Directory Information The AOP .
18 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point 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, navaids, cities, and user waypoints.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 19 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point time to entry (when applicable), and status. Selecting a Nearby Point as Y our Destination In an emer gency , you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 496 guide you to the closest point to land.
20 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to ve nearest ight service station (FSS) and air route trafc control center (AR TCC) points of communication.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 21 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you can show additional airspace information, such as oor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies.
22 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to lter out airports that do not meet a dened criteria. This allows you to only show airports with a surface type and runway length you want.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 23 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Selecting an Approach CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only .
24 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Understanding V ectors The V ectors? option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the nal approach waypoint.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 25 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding Points on Land Finding Points on Land T o take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 496, you can nd points on the land and then create a turn-by-turn route (auto-route) to that point.
26 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Marking a W aypoint Marking a W aypoint W aypoints 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 27 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Flight Plan (Route) 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.
28 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Following your Flight Plan Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your ight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 496 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 29 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page A viation Mode Pages 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 496 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course.
30 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 31 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page 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.
32 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Airport Information Page Smart Airspace Smart Airspace shows airspace at and immediately surrounding your current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 33 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page 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 .
34 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map 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 specic heading reference for the indicator . T o set the Bug Indicator: 1.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 35 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields T o customize the pages to show what you want, adjust the page layout and data elds.
36 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Additional Map Data Y ou can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 496 unit and data card. T o review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 37 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page 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.
38 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page Alerts If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 496 unit, T errain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower-left corner to inform you of the situation.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 39 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page Setting Up the T errain Page and Alerts Use the T errain Setup Page to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your ight path. Caution Elevation Select the Caution Elevation .
40 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Panel Page The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format, similar to an instrument panel.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 41 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page 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-dened bug heading reference: 1. When the Panel Page appears, press MENU to show the Panel Page options menu.
42 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page VNA V (V ertical Navigation) The VNA V sub tab in the Main Menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 43 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page 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 prole when the blue bars are centered within the VNA V indicators.
44 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Whenever you start a route (ight plan) or initiate a Go T o while in A viation or Marine Mode,.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 45 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Position Data Page 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.
46 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Flight Log Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded ights, including date, route of ight, and ight time. The GPSMAP 496 saves up to 50 recorded ights while in A viation Mode.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 47 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Prole and W eight & Balance. T o open the Aircraft tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
48 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information T o rename or delete a saved aircraft prole: 1. From the Aircraft Prole tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Current Aircraft and to select the prole you want to rename.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 49 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > E6B T ab 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 .
50 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > E6B T ab T o calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. From the E6B tab, highlight the Indicated Altitude eld (at the top of the page), and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 51 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page XM Audio Page Use the XM Audio Page to view and select XM Radio channels, add channels to or remove channels from the Favorites category , and turn XM audio output on or off.
52 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page XM Audio Page Field on the Display T ab T o select an XM Radio channel: Press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through the list of channels, highlight the channel you want, and then press ENTER .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 53 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page Using Favorites Y ou can create a customized list of up to 30 of your XM Radio favorites. T o add a channel to Favorites: 1. Use the ROCKER to select a channel, or use the IN and OUT keys to select a category , and then highlight a channel.
54 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page Scanning XM Radio Channels From the XM Audio Page, you can scan all channels, scan channels in a specic category , or scan channels in your Favorites. T o scan XM Radio channels: 1.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 55 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Automotive Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In Automotive Mode T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold P AGE/MODE . 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation , Automotive , or Marine , and press ENTER .
56 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Navigating in Automotive Mode Navigating in Automotive Mode Automotive Mode and Marine Mode are similar . Most of the features discussed here also apply to Marine Mode.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 57 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Navigating in Automotive Mode T o start new route using the Find Menu: 1. Press 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.
58 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item Finding an Item The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 59 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item T o nd 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 .
60 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 61 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Routes Creating Routes The GPSMAP 496 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each.
62 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Routes 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 63 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating W aypoints W aypoints 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 .
64 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 65 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating a W aypoint by Entering Coordinates Y ou can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specic latitude/ longitude location from a chart.
66 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 67 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Editing Y our Route 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.
68 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Editing Y our 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 T o .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 69 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Map Page Automotive Mode Pages and Features 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.
70 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Highway 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 71 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Highway Page Highway Page Options The Highway Page options menu allows you to dene the data elds and select which waypoints and track are shown on the screen.
72 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 73 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > T rip Computer T rip Computer The T rip Computer Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time.
74 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes Editing and Managing Routes The Route tab shows the routes you have created in your GPSMAP 496 unit. For complete information on routes, see pages 61–62 .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 75 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you to easily select a saved route. For information about creating routes, see pages 61–62 .
76 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes T o review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 77 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes T o edit the route on the map: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to select Route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the route, and press ENTER .
78 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 79 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o change the waypoint name: 1. Open the Waypoint Review or W aypoint Edit Page. 2. Highlight the Name eld, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when nished.
80 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 81 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Projecting a W aypoint Y ou can also create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specic location to a new location.
82 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Organizing W aypoints into Categories Y ou can organize your waypoints into categories, which can help when managing and using your waypoints.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 83 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the Waypoint Page. (Y ou can also change the category on the New W aypoint Page.) 2. Select the Category eld, and press ENTER .
84 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints The total number of stored and available waypoint information is available at the bottom of the User sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 85 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints 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 .
86 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 87 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks Managing Y our T racks The GPSMAP 496 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.
88 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks 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 .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 89 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks 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.
90 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks 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 .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 91 Marine Basic Operation in Marine Mode > Marine Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation in Marine Mode T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the P AGE/MODE button. 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation , Automotive , or Marine , and press ENTER .
92 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Basic Operation in Marine Mode > Navigating in Marine Mode 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 93 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Map Page Marine Mode Pages and Features 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.
94 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Compass Page Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with data elds and a graphic compass screen with a bearing pointer .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 95 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Compass Page Using the Marine Timer The Marine T imer , specically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down specied time increments.
96 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC The DSC Page allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 496. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 97 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 496 receives a distress call from a connected DSC enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notication page appear , and an alarm tone is sounded.
98 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC Call List The DSC Call Lis t sho ws t he 50 mos t rec ent calls , ev en if the unit is left unat tend ed. The Call Lis t sho ws t he mo st r ecent cal l fro m a ves sel.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 99 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC 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.
100 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 101 Main Menu > GPS T ab 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.
102 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Weather and XM T abs W eather T ab Use the W eather tab to view individual weather features without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select Storm Cells to view only storm cell data on the Map window that appears on the W eather tab.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 103 Main Menu > Flights T abs Information Sub T ab Use the Information sub tab to view the radio identication number , XM WX Satellite W eather subscription information, and a list of weather features available to you based on your subscription plan.
104 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Points and T rack T abs Points T ab The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity , which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efciently . For more information about waypoints, see the “Creating W aypoints” section beginning on page 63 .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 105 Main Menu > Sonar , Aircraft, and E6B T abs Sonar T ab The Sonar tab contains options for the Sonar Page. See the “Setting Up the Sonar Page” section beginning on page 140 for more information about Sonar setup options.
106 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Alarms T ab Alarms T ab The Alarms tab allows you to dene alarm settings. T o set an alarm: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Alarms tab. 3. Highlight the eld below the alarm name you want activate, and press ENTER .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 107 Main Menu > Alarms T ab alarm at its discretion. Arrival —sets an alarm to sound when you are a specied distance or time away from a destination waypoint. Select Off for no Arrival alarm. Select Dist to enter a specic distance.
108 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Alarms T ab Weather Alarms Sub T ab Y ou must be receiving XM WX weather information for the weather alarms to work. Weather Alarms Sub T ab T ornado W arnings —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a tornado warning is in effect.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 109 Main Menu > Celestial T ab Celestial T ab The Celestial tab on the Main Menu shows sun and moon information, tide data, and hunting and shing information. Y ou can show this data for your current location, a location from the map, or a waypoint location.
1 10 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Celestial T ab T o view Sun & Moon information for a different location: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From eld and, press ENTER . 2. Highlight Use Find Menu , and press ENTER . The Find Menu automatically opens.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 1 Main Menu > Celestial T ab T o view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At eld, and press ENTER .
1 12 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Celestial T ab Hunt & Fish Sub T ab The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and sh in a selected location on a specic date. T o show the Hunt & Fish information: 1.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 13 Main Menu > Message T ab Message T ab 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 .
1 14 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Display T ab Display T ab The Display tab allows you to set several features 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 15 Main Menu > Sound T ab Sound T ab The Sound tab allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 496 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.
1 16 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Setup T ab T o customize how your GPSMAP 496 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 17 Main Menu > Setup T ab 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.
1 18 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Custom Road Prefs —allows you to avoid or use Major , Medium , and Minor roads using a slider scale. This is especially nice if you want to avoid major highways, for example. Guidance Sub T ab T o open the Guidance sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 19 Main Menu > Setup T ab Since Midnight —allows you to view the time the unit has been turned on since midnight. This resets if you restore All Unit Defaults from the System tab. Time Sub T ab The T ime sub tab allows you to set the time format and time zone.
120 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Location Sub T ab Refer to the “Appendix” of this guide for more information about location formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at www .nima.mil for more information on grids and datums.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 121 Main Menu > Setup T ab Welcome Sub T ab The W elcome sub tab allows you to enter information, such as your name and address, that the unit can show when it is turned on. This feature can be helpful if your unit is ever misplaced.
122 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab GARMIN DGPS —used to connect the GPSMAP 496 with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver . Garmin Remote Sonar —supports the input/output of a Garmin remote sonar device. NMEA In/NMEA Out —supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 123 Main Menu > Setup T ab T o 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 eld and press ENTER . 2. Highlight Scan , and press ENTER .
124 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab T o manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out , use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon eld, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight User , and press ENTER .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 125 Main Menu > Setup T ab GPSMAP 496 NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant): Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB Switchable.
126 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > V iewing and Finding XM WX Weather Using XM WX W eather This section describes how to use XM WX W eather with your GPSMAP 496. Y ou must have a GXM 30A antenna plugged into the USB port on the back of the unit to receive the XM signal.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 127 Using XM Weather > Setting XM WX W eather Options Setting XM WX W eather Options Use the options menu on the Map Page to adjust the way weather items appear on the Map Page.
128 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Setting XM WX W eather Options Weather Explorer T ab Use the W eather Explorer tab on the Map Setup tab on the Map Page to turn XM WX W eather data on or off, and to set the zoom range at which the information rst appears on the Map Page.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 129 Using XM Weather > Setting XM WX W eather Options Srfc Wx T ab Use the Srfc Wx tab to set the zoom range at which surface weather information rst appears on the Map Page.
130 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Using the W eather T ab Using the W eather T ab Use the W eather tab to view individual weather items without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select Storm Cells to view only storm cells on the Map window that appears on the W eather tab.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 131 Using XM Weather > Using the W eather T ab 3. Highlight the forecast you want to view— Current , 12 Hour , 24 Hour , 36 Hour , or 48 Hour , and press ENTER . The Map window on the Weather Explorer tab is updated with forecast information for the time you selected.
132 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Using the W eather T ab Viewing Additional XM WX Weather Information The XM T ab contains the Information sub tab. Use the Information sub tab to view the radio ID, service level information, and weather products available on your XM subscription.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 133 Using XM Weather > Finding W eather Information Finding W eather Information Y ou can use the Find menu to access weather information for your current location or from another location on the map.
134 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Finding W eather Information 5. Highlight the Bulletin tab to view marine weather bulletins. Marine Weather Bulletins 6. Highlight a weather bulletin and press ENTER to view the full text of the marine weather bulletin.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 135 Setting up and Using Sonar > Showing Sonar on the Map Page 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.
136 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > 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 shnder/asher with the Sonar Page.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 137 Setting up and Using Sonar > Using 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.
138 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Zoom —used to quickly select a zoom scale or to split the screen. When a scale other than No Zoom is selected, the Adjustment Menu shows a new selection labeled V iew or Span .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 139 Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Depth Line —adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to measure the depth of underwater objects. The depth of the line appears in a box on the right side of the line.
140 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 141 Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page 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.
142 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page Setting Up the Sonar Display Y ou can set up how the sonar information is shown on the screen.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 143 Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar 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.
144 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar T ransducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 145 Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar Whiteline The GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom.
146 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Viewing the Sonar T emperature T ab V iewing the Sonar T emperature T ab NOTE: Y ou must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 147 TIS > T rafc Information Service TIS (T rafc Information Service) TIS provides a graphic representation of trafc advisory information in the cockpit for non-TCAS equipped aircraft.
148 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual TIS > TIS Limitations TIS Limitations TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 149 TIS > TIS Limitations TIS information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs.
150 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual TIS > TIS Symbology The GPSMAP 496 supports TIS input from a Garmin Mode S transponder , such as the GTX 330. T o congure 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 151 TIS > T rafc Ground T rack and W arning Window If the number of T rafc Advisories on the TIS display decreases and then increases, a new audio alert is sounded. The TIS audio alert is also generated whenever TIS service becomes unavailable.
152 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual TIS > Map Page Map Page TIS trafc can be shown on the Map Page. T o congure TIS T rafc on the Map Page: 1. Press P AGE until the Map Page appears. 2. Press MENU . The Map Page options menu appears. 3. Highlight Set Up Map , and press ENTER .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 153 TIS > Operation Procedures TIS Operational Procedures TIS warns the user with voice and visual trafc advisories whenever it predicts an intruder to be a threat. The user should not start evasive maneuvers using information from the GPSMAP 496 screen or on a trafc advisory only .
154 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual VHF Comm > Overview 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 155 Appendix > Specications Appendix Specications Physical Specications Size : 5.7'' W x 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) W eight : 14.2 oz (.40 kg) Display : 3.75'' diagonal (9.
156 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Care Information Care Information Contact Garmin if you have any questions caring for your GPSMAP 496. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday , 8 AM–5 PM Central T ime; or go to www .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 157 Appendix > Optional Accessories Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 496, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 496.
158 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information Installation Information Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 496 to an 1 1–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 159 Appendix > Installation Information Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S T ransponder T o receive Mode S TIS trafc 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.
160 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information T o connect your GPS to your computer: 1. Connect the small end of your cable to the lower connector on the back of the GPSMAP 496. 2. When using the supplied USB Data Cable, connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB data port.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 161 Appendix > Installation Information 3. If the unit is on, a conrmation tone sounds. The rst time you insert a programmed data card, the unit takes a few seconds to read the card. When the data card has been properly installed and accepted, a summary screen noting the card details appears.
162 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information GPBOD, GPR TE, and GPWPL. The following are the Proprietary 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 163 Appendix > Learning about GPS 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.
164 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Learning about GPS 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 165 Appendix > Loran TD Setup LORAN TD Setup LORAN 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 Conuence Zone.
166 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Loran TD Setup 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.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 167 Appendix > Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth.
168 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling ( DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 169 Appendix > Digital Selective Calling (DSC) 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.
170 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Jeppesen Database Information Jeppesen Database Information The GPSMAP 496 includes an internal Jeppesen ® database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 171 Appendix > Messages 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.
172 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Messages Lost Satellite Reception —the unit is unable to receive satellite signals. Marine W arning —a marine warning was issued by the National W eather Service. Memory Full —unit memory is full, no further data can be saved.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 173 Appendix > Messages be saved. Saving XM Program Information —an XM Radio channel lineup change has occurred and the unit is saving the channel lineup to memory . Shallow W ater —the water is shallower than the amount set in the Shallow W ater Alarm.
174 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Data Field Options W aypoint Already Exists —a waypoint with the same name already exists. W aypoint Memory Full —the unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints. XM Antenna Not Responding —the unit is unable to communicate with the GXM 30A.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 175 Appendix > Data Field Options GPS.” Location (Lat/Lon) —your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates. Location (Selected) —your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon).
176 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Data Field Options Ttl A vg Spd —see T rip A vg. Speed (T otal) . T urn —the distance between Bearing (BRG) and T rack (TRG). L indicates you should turn left. R indicates you should turn right. The degrees indicates the difference angle and the number of degrees you should turn.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 177 Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty License Agreement and W arranty This section contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 496.
178 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESUL TING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 179 Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty USER SAFETY If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your own common sense. Y ou assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services.
180 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product. XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc. Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 181 Index Index Symbols 2D 5 , 63 , 143 3D 5 , 63 A accessories 157 acquiring satellites 5 Active Route page aviation mode 44 Active T rack tab 87 , 90 add to route 61 , 6.
182 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Index D dashboard 73 data card 160 slot 1 data elds 35 date 1 19 daylight saving time 1 19 DB-9 159 declutter 33 defaults 8 , 35 delete aircraft prole 48 categor.
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 183 Index intersection 170 J Jeppesen database 27 , 170 updates 10 K keypad 7 L land at closest point 19 language 1 16 legs, track 90 limited warranty 177 line out 1 lithi.
184 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Index position mode 29 position report 168–169 power 2 , 3 , 158 connector 1 , 4 practice mode. See simulator mode preferences location 167 pressure 1 19 projecting .
GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 185 Index delay 165 format 1 19 offsets 167 tab 1 19 zone 1 19 timer 95 T imers tab 118 TIS 147 , 152 limitations 148 operational procedures 153 symbology 150 TIS trafc.
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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 496 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 496 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Garmin GPSMAP 496 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Garmin GPSMAP 496 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Garmin GPSMAP 496, 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 496.
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 496. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Garmin GPSMAP 496 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.
