Garmin GPSMAP 196 user manual

User manual for the device Garmin GPSMAP 196

Device: Garmin GPSMAP 196
Category: GPS Receiver
Manufacturer: Garmin
Size: 1.5 MB
Added : 5/20/2013
Number of pages: 124
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GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s Guide & Reference
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© 2002 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. st 1200 East 151 Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/397.8200 or 800/800.1020 Fax 913/397.8282 Garmin (Europe) Ltd. Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, SO51 9DL, U.K. Tel. 44/1794.519944 Fax 44/1794.519222 Garmin Corporation nd No. 68, Jangshu 2 Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/2.2642.9199 Fax 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this

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Preface Thank you for purchasing the Garmin GPSMAP 196—the result of our continuing efforts to Introduction provide quality, user-friendly navigation systems for all your needs. To get the most from your new GPS receiver, be sure to read the Quick Start Guide fi rst to get acquainted with the basic features. Use this Pilot’s Guide as a reference manual, to provide additional information on unit features and operation as About this Manual / Packing List / needed. Product Registration Detailed

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CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to Introduction changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GPSMAP 196 is a precision electronic navigation aid (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Cautions and W arnings WARNING: The altitude calculated by the GPSMAP 1

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The GPSMAP 196 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 Introduction harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harm- ful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including

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LIMITED WARRANTY This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year Introduction from the date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will at its sole option, repair or replace any com- ponents that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This Warranty and Serial Number warranty does not cover fai

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Software License Agreement Introduction BY USING THE GPSMAP 196, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY. Software License Agreement Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin. You ackn

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‘HOW TO’ INDEX TO DO THIS SEE PAGE(S): Introduction Enter data using the ENTER key and the ARROW KEYPAD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Sequence through each of the main pages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Getting Help As you learn to use your GPSMAP 196, you will have many Select Land Mode, Water Mode or Aviation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii, 7 questions about how different features work. Informat

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i -viii Position Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Position Page Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40-41 Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Introduction Product Registration and Support . . . . . . . . . . . i Direct To ( D ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42-47 Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Waypoint Categories . . . . . . . .

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Designed for detailed electronic mapping capability, the Garmin GPSMAP 196 is a powerful naviga- tion device suitable for use in aircraft, motor vehicles and marine vessels: Introduction Navigating and Mapping Features • Built-in Americas, Atlantic or Pacifi c Jeppesen database includes worldwide airports and VORs, Features plus regional NDBs, intersections, airspace boundaries, runway data and communication frequencies • 1000 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments • Built-i

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The IN key — adjusts the map scale to show a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) The OUT key — adjusts the map scale to show a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) Basic Operation The PAGE key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in sequence and returns the display from a submenu page. Press and hold to select between Aviation, Land and Water modes. Keypad Usage The QUIT key — cycles the unit through the main display pages in a reverse sequence, restores the previous v

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The following features and data entry procedures are referred to throughout this manual. CURSOR— A highlighted area on the screen (white text on black background) which can be moved Basic Operation up/down/left/right with the ARROW KEYPAD to select individual fi elds on the display. Moving the cursor to a given location allows you to begin data entry or scroll through a list. FIELD— The location on a page (such as “waypoint name fi eld”, shown at left) where a group of Features / Data Entry ch

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To turn the GPSMAP 196 on, press and hold the RED POWER KEY. A Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self test. Once testing is complete, the Wel- Basic Operation come Page is replaced by a Database Page. The Database Page shows the effective dates for the Jeppesen database and a warning that the GPSMAP 196 is for VFR use only. Press ENTER to acknowledge the Database Page. Turning the Unit On/Off The Satellite Status Page will appear as the GPSMAP 196 looks for available satellit

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Initialization Options Basic Operation If the GPSMAP 196 is unable to determine its location, an options menu will be displayed. Depending on the situation, select the appropriate option to help the unit acquire satellites. Start Simulator— This option will turn the GPS receiver OFF. Select this option if you are indoors Initializing the GPS Receiver and can not receive satellite signals, or if you wish to practice using the unit in simulator mode. This option saves battery power and allows th

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 The GPSMAP 196 features four main pages which are linked together, in series. You can quickly cycle through these main pages—in either direction—using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Each of these Basic Operation main pages is described in greater detail on the following pages. To display the next page in the sequence, press PAGE. To display the previous page in the sequence, press QUIT. Main Page Sequence Map Page Position Page Panel Page Active Route Page  The above sequence illustrates

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The GPSMAP 196’s backlighting illuminates the display and keypad for optimal visibility. There are twenty levels of screen backlighting, providing maximum fl exibility. At night, you can easily turn the Basic Operation backlighting level down to prevent unwanted glare and distraction. Screen contrast is adjustable as well. You may fi nd it necessary to adjust the contrast setting as the ambient temperature changes. Screen Backlighting / Contrast Backlighting and screen contrast are adjusted us

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Your GPSMAP 196 is designed to be fl exible. The unit provides “ Aviation Mode”, “ Land Mode” and “Water Mode” settings, allowing you to tailor many features specifi cally for airborne, automotive or Basic Operation marine applications. In Land or Water modes, some alert messages—which would be appropriate in the cockpit—are disabled to prevent nuisance messages not applicable to the current use. Additionally, there are many settings on the GPSMAP 196 you can make on your own. For example, sp

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Nearby Selectable Intersection Main Pages Data Fields Course Line Map Page Graphic HSI Interstate Highway What is it? Current The Map Page graphically depicts your present position relative Location to nearby airports, navaids, airspace boundaries, lakes, rivers, Map Scale Nearby Airport towns and more. How does it work? The GPSMAP 196 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your During normal use, your position remains fi xed at the center of course. The Map Page

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Map Page Operating Modes Main Pages Two basic map operating modes, position mode and panning mode, determine what information is shown on the map display. Position mode pans the map to keep the present position symbol centered in the display area, and is the normal mode of operation when viewing the Map Page. Panning mode pans Map Page the map to keep the pointer within the display area, and is used to view map information outside your current area (without changing scales), measuring distan


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