User manual GARMIN GPSMAP 296

portable aviation receiver pilot's guide GPSMAP 296 ® © Copyright 2004, 2005 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st 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. 44/0870.8501241 Fax 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd 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 manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without the express prior written consent of Garmin. 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Garmin®, GPSMAP®, AutoLocate®, TracBack®, BlueChart®, MapSource®, and See-Thru® are registered trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. September 2005 Part Number 190-00337-00 Rev. D Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL INTRODUCTION 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. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. The Basic Operation in Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Marine Mode. The Marine Mode Pages section reviews the main pages and features in Marine Mode, such as using DSC. For complete information about some of the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the Aviation and Automotive sections. The Main Menu section describes pages and features found in the Main Menu. If you have a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you GPSMAP 296, refer to the Setting Up and Using Sonar. The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance information, and other product information. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference. This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. The Introduction contains the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section provides information such as an overview of unit features and how to turn the unit on and adjust the backlight. The Basic Operation in Aviation Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Aviation Mode. The Aviation Mode Pages section reviews, in detail, the main pages and features of Aviation Mode, such as E6B and Terrain. The Basic Operation in Automotive Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Automotive Mode. The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews in detail, the main pages and features in Automotive Mode, such as the Trip Computer Page and creating waypoints. Manual Conventions GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide i INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Introduction...........................................................................i About This Manual ................................................................... i Warning ................................................................................... iv Caution ..................................................................................... v Care Information .................................................................... vi Unit Overview .......................................................................... 1 Charging the GPSMAP 296 ..................................................... 2 Turning On the GPSMAP 296 ................................................. 3 Getting Satellite Signals ......................................................... 4 Learning About the Keypad.................................................... 7 Using the GPSMAP 296 .......................................................... 8 Simulator Mode ..................................................................... 11 Aviation Mode Page Sequence ............................................ 13 Creating a Direct To .............................................................. 14 Finding a Nearby Point ......................................................... 17 Selecting an Approach.......................................................... 22 Finding Points on Land ........................................................ 24 Marking a Waypoint............................................................... 25 Creating a Flight Plan (Route) .............................................. 26 Following your Flight Plan ................................................... 27 Map Page................................................................................ 28 Getting Started.....................................................................1 Terrain Page ........................................................................... 36 Panel Page ............................................................................. 39 Active Route Page ................................................................. 43 Position Data Page ................................................................ 44 Flight Log ............................................................................... 45 Aircraft Information ............................................................... 46 E6B Tab .................................................................................. 48 Basic Operation In Automotive Mode ..............................50 Basic Operation In Aviation Mode ...................................13 Automotive Mode Page Sequence....................................... 50 Navigating in Automotive Mode ........................................... 51 Finding an Item ...................................................................... 53 Creating Routes..................................................................... 56 Creating Waypoints ............................................................... 58 Following an Automotive Route........................................... 61 Editing Your Route ................................................................ 62 Map Page................................................................................ 64 Highway Page ........................................................................ 65 Current Route Page............................................................... 67 Trip Computer Page .............................................................. 68 Editing and Managing Routes .............................................. 69 Editing and Managing Waypoints ........................................ 73 Managing Your Tracks .......................................................... 82 Marine Mode Page Sequence ............................................... 86 Navigating in Marine Mode ................................................... 87 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Automotive Mode Pages and Features ...........................64 Aviation Mode Pages ........................................................28 ii Basic Operation in Marine Mode ......................................86 INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS Marine Mode Pages and Features ...................................88 Map Page................................................................................ 88 Compass Page....................................................................... 89 DSC Page ............................................................................... 91 GPS Tab .................................................................................. 96 Flights Tab ............................................................................. 97 Route Tab ............................................................................... 97 Points Tab .............................................................................. 97 Track Tab ................................................................................ 98 Sonar Tab ............................................................................... 98 Aircraft Tab ............................................................................ 99 Alarms Tab ............................................................................. 99 Calendar Tab ........................................................................ 102 Celestial Tab ........................................................................ 103 Message Tab ........................................................................ 107 Display Tab .......................................................................... 108 Sound Tab ............................................................................ 109 Setup Tab ............................................................................. 110 Location Sub Tab ................................................................ 114 Showing Sonar on the Map Page....................................... 120 Using the Sonar Page ......................................................... 121 Setting Up the Sonar Page ................................................. 125 Understanding Sonar .......................................................... 128 Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab.................................. 131 Appendix ..........................................................................132 Main Menu ..........................................................................96 Specifications ...................................................................... 132 Optional Accessories .......................................................... 133 Installation Information....................................................... 134 Learning About GPS ........................................................... 138 LORAN TD Setup ................................................................. 140 Map Datums and Location Formats .................................. 142 Digital Selective Calling (DSC) ........................................... 143 Jeppesen Database Information ........................................ 145 Messages ............................................................................. 146 Data Field Options............................................................... 148 License Agreement and Warranty ..................................... 150 Index .................................................................................153 Setting Up and Using Sonar ...........................................120 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide iii INTRODUCTION > WARNING Warning 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). Do not mount where driver's field of vision is blocked. Do not place unsecured on the vehicle dash. When navigating, carefully compare information shown on the GPSMAP 296 to all available navigation sources, including information from street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation. The GPSMAP 296 contains a replaceable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not recharge out of the unit, disassemble, heat above 140°F (60°C), or incinerate. · Keep used battery away from children. · Only replace with Garmin Lithium-ion Battery Pack. Using another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. · Dispose of used battery or unit properly. Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of lithium-ion batteries. Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 296 only to facilitate, not to replace, the use of authorized government charts. Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely. When navigating in an aircraft, use the GPSMAP 296 only as an aid for VFR navigation. Use terrain and obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness. · Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment. Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by the GPSMAP 296 while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the GPSMAP 296 while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit's controls while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal manner before attempting such operations. WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California's Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, refer to our Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65. iv GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide INTRODUCTION > CAUTION Caution 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. Use the GPSMAP 296 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 296 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The government's system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the GPSMAP 296. Although the GPSMAP 296 is a precision navigation device, any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages shown to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide v INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION Care Information To 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. Storing the GPSMAP 296 Cleaning the Unit The GPSMAP 296 is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic components. Do not store the GPSMAP 296 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints and routes, is retained in the unit's memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource). Immersing the Unit in Water The GPSMAP 296 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging. vi GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW GETTING STARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 296 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. Battery pack. Press tab down to remove battery pack for replacement, if necessary. See the "Warning" section on page iv for more information about the lithium-ion battery pack. GPS antenna 256-Color TFT screen with backlighting Detachable GPS antenna collapses for storage. Be sure the antenna is up (as shown here) to receive satellite signals. Refer to the Appendix, page 137, for instructions on removing the antenna. External power connector under weather cap Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation USB connector under weather cap Slot for optional data card Serial number GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 1 GETTING STARTED > CHARGING THE GPSMAP 296 Charging the GPSMAP 296 Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 296. Plug the unit into a 12 Volt connector to charge. You can use the unit while it is charging. 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the power connector on the back of the unit. Refer to the image on page 1 for connector location. 2. Align the notches, and push the plug into the connector until fully seated. 3. Plug the 12 Volt adapter into a cigarette lighter receptacle if you have a cigarette lighter adapter. Use care when routing the adapter cable; be certain that it does not interfere with vehicle operation. To charge the unit's battery: If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the battery, you can put the unit into Charge Mode. Connect the unit to an external power supply. Press and hold the POWER key. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes into Charge Mode, as shown below. Charge Mode The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. Placing the unit in Charge Mode charges the unit more quickly than when the unit is turned on and reduces draw on the aircraft/vehicle/ boat battery. NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the unit draws a small amount of current from the aircraft/vehicle/boat battery. To avoid discharging the vehicle's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the GPSMAP 296 when not in use for several days. Information about Charge Mode Applying external power to the GPSMAP 296 automatically turns on the unit for full operation. If the battery is present and needs to be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is in use. 2 After using the unit a lot, you may notice that the lithium-ion battery in the unit is not holding a charge any more. This is common for lithium-ion batteries. Contact Garmin or your Garmin Dealer to order a Battery Pack replacement if you are experiencing charging issues with your battery. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 396 Turning 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. To 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. Before you turn on the unit to start initialization, be sure that the antenna is rotated up as shown on page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals. To turn on and off the GPSMAP 296: 1. Press and hold the POWER key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds and the Warning Page appears. 3. To turn off the GPSMAP 296, press and hold the POWER key again. Adjusting the Backlight and Volume The POWER key controls the 10 level backlight and volume of the external speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable. 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease. Press right to raise the volume or left to lower. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/Volume adjustment window. Press MENU to view the options menu. Battery time remaining and power source indicator To adjust the backlight level or volume: Backlight adjustment slider Volume adjustment slider Warning Page 2. Read and be sure you understand the warning. Press ENTER to continue. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 3 GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS 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. This process should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 296 is getting satellite signals, the GPS Page shows the status as "Acquiring Satellites." It can take a few minutes to acquire satellites and show your current location on the map. Be patient as the unit acquires satellite data. To get signals more quickly, be sure the antenna is raised to the up location shown in the image on page 1. Viewing GPS Status With the GPS Tab The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars give an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver and whether they are being tracked. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number underneath each bar. The numbers shown below each bar represent the particular satellite that is being received. Numbers above 33 indicate WAAS satellites. The sky view shows a birds-eye view of the location of each satellite relative to the receiver's last known location. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up), the inner circle represents 45º above the horizon, and the center point represents a location directly overhead. You can also set the sky view to a Track Up configuration, causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading. GPS Tab NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page can show the wrong location, such as China. This does not mean your unit has the wrong data loaded. The GPS receiver needs a few more minutes to acquire satellites and find your current location. 4 A power source indicator shows the unit is operating off battery power ( ), that the unit is charging ( ), or that an external power source is in use ( ). GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS Signal strength bars Receiver status field Receiver Status Sky view Power source indicator GPS Page 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. · Green signal strength bars--the receiver has collected the necessary data from this satellite. As soon as the GPSMAP 296 has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field indicates the status of the receiver. The unit then updates the location, date and time. The Receiver Status field shows one of the following conditions: · Searching the Sky--the receiver is looking for satellites. · AutoLocate--the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected, which can take up to 5 minutes. · Acquiring Satellites--the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix. · 2D GPS Location--At least three satellites have been acquired and a two-dimensional location fix has been calculated. "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a "D" appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. · 3D GPS Location--At least four satellites have been acquired and a three-dimensional fix has been calculated. "3D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode and a "D" appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. · Lost Satellite Reception--the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix. · Receiver Not Usable--the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset. · Simulating GPS--the receiver is in Simulator Mode. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 5 GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS GPS Tab Options Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu: GPS Tips While the receiver is gathering information, your location on the map can show as different from where you actually are located. Be patient; as soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information, your proper location is shown on the map. Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS receiver turned off, the receiver can take longer than normal to initialize and find your location. The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference from such items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring the GPS status is recommended. To learn about GPS, refer to "Learning about GPS" on page 138. GPS Tab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator--starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit. Enable/Disable WAAS--enables or disables WAAS capability. Refer to page 139 of the "Appendix" for more information. Track/North Up Skyview--orients the sky view page on the GPS tab to North Up or Track Up. New Altitude--allows you to manually enter your altitude. New Location--allows you to enter a new location automatically or using the map. When in Aviation Mode, you can enter the airport identifier. 6 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYPAD Learning About the Keypad PAGE 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, Automotive, and Marine Modes. QUIT Key · Press to cycle through the main pages in reverse sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry field, or cancel a function. ENTER/MARK Key · Press to select a highlighted option, initiate entry, and then confirm. · Press and hold to mark a waypoint. MENU Key · Press to view the Options Menu for the current page. · Press twice to show the Main Menu. POWER Key · Press and hold to turn the unit on or off. · Press and release to adjust the backlighting and external speaker volume. 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. NRST/FIND Key · Shows the nearest airports, navaids, points of communication, and airspace boundaries in Aviation Mode. · Press multiple times in Aviation Mode to show the Find Menu. DIRECT TO Key · Press to start a Go To using airports, navaids, recently used waypoints, or user-created waypoints. · Press and hold to show additional information for the current destination (such as communication frequency and runway data). · While in Automotive Mode, press and hold for more than one second to show the Next Turn Page and announce the next turn. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 7 GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 Using the GPSMAP 296 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 296. To switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold PAGE. Use the ROCKER to select a mode, and press ENTER. Field--the location on a page where data or an option can be entered and shown. Select (highlight) a field using the ROCKER to begin entering data or selecting options. On-Screen Button--use the ROCKER to highlight a button, and press ENTER to select the button. Scroll Bar--when viewing a list of items too long to show on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. The location of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list is currently shown. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER. Default--the factory setting saved in the unit's memory. You can change the settings as you like, but you can also revert to the factory (default) settings when you select Restore Defaults. Understanding Terms The GPSMAP 296 unit's advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. As you progress through this Pilot's Guide, you will often be directed to press a specific key or highlight a field on the screen. When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly release the key. If the key needs to be held down for a period of time to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to do so. When a field is selected on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow. The location of the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER. The following features are referred to throughout this manual: Highlight--move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left, or right with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Moving the highlight to a given location allows you to make a selection, begin data entry, or scroll through a list. A Field 8 On-screen buttons GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 To 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. 1. Press MENU on any page. An options menu appears with a list of optional features for that page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, or left on the menu to your selection. Selecting Options and Entering Data 1. Press QUIT to move backward through your steps. 2. To return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly. 1. On a page with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to highlight the on-screen button you want. 2. Press ENTER. To exit a menu or return to the previous setting: To select and start an on-screen button: To select and start an option: On-screen buttons Selecting an option from an options menu GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 9 GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 296 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. If there are two lines of data, keep pressing right to drop to the next line. 3. After entering the data, press ENTER. To enter data in a data field: Your GPSMAP 296 comes with a Jeppesen® database, an Obstacle database, a Terrain database, a Voice Guidance database, and a basemap. You also should update your Jeppesen database to use the most current data. Refer to page 145 in the "Appendix" for more information. GPSMAP 296 Databases MapSource Detailed Maps Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 296. With optional MapSource City Select® data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants, lodging, shopping centers, attractions, and entertainment, and even retrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. With optional BlueChart data, you can access marine navaids, wrecks, obstructions, and anchorage locations. The included USB Interface Cable or an optional PC Interface Cable (with a serial connector) is used to transfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the optional Data Card. For compatible MapSource products, refer to the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/cartography/ Entering data NOTE: To clear the entire data field, highlight the left-most character field and press left once more on the ROCKER. Not all fields are programmable. When you are on a page with fields that are not selectable, the highlight skips over them. 10 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE 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. The following section describes how to use Simulator Mode and walks you through some basic navigation using the simulator. NOTE: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals. 1. 2. 3. 4. To start Simulator Mode using the Setup tab: Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Highlight Setup from the vertical menu. Highlight the System sub tab. Select Simulator from the System Mode field. Starting Simulator Mode You can start Simulator Mode for the GPS tab or the Setup tab on the Main Menu. 1. 2. 3. 4. To start Simulator Mode using the GPS tab: Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Highlight GPS from the vertical menu. Press MENU to open the GPS tab options menu. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER. Setup tab of Main Menu System sub tab GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 11 GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from. To enter a New Location using the map: 1. 2. 3. 4. Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the vertical menu. Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER. Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER. Entering a New Location 1. Press up on the ROCKER increase the speed in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. Press down on the ROCKER to decrease the speed in the same increments. 2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to change heading. 3. Press the IN and OUT Zoom keys to increase or decrease altitude (Aviation Mode only). To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude from the Panel, Pointer, or Highway pages: 5. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the location on the map you want, and press ENTER. You can also select a New Location by entering an airport identifier (code). Select Use Identifier from the GPS tab options menu. Enter the airport code using the ROCKER. Refer to page 14 for complete instructions about entering airport identifiers and user waypoints. 12 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > AVIATION MODE PAGE SEQUENCE BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE The GPSMAP 296 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing PAGE to move forward and QUIT to reverse. Each page also has an options menu that allows you to customize each page (in all three modes) to your preferences and/or select features that specifically relate to that page. To view the options menu for any page, press MENU. Aviation Mode features five main pages: Map Page, Terrain Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. An example of each page in Aviation Mode appears below. Each of these pages has a specific use and each page is discussed later in this manual. Aviation Mode is the default mode for the GPSMAP 296. This manual first addresses each page, such as the Map Page, as shown in Aviation Mode. The manual then describes the page as shown in Automotive and Marine Mode. Aviation Mode Page Sequence Map Page Terrain Page Panel Page Active Route Page Position Data Page 1. Press and hold PAGE. 2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Automotive, or Marine, and press ENTER. To switch usage modes: GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 13 BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO In Aviation Mode, press Direct To to select a destination. When a Go To or route is currently in use, holding Direct To down briefly shows a detailed information page for the current destination. In Marine or Automotive Mode, pressing Direct To shows the Navigate menu, which allows you to start navigation or edit a route. Also, in Marine Mode, pressing Direct To twice creates a MOB waypoint and starts navigating to that point. Press MENU on any tab of the Go To Page to open an options menu for that tab. Based on the tab you selected, you can Show Details, Select Approach, Select Route, Find Land Points, and Remove Point. Airport Identifier Facility Name City Creating a Direct To To go to an airport or navaid: to show the Go To Page. Use the 1. Press the Direct To ROCKER to show the Aviation tab. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the identifier, facility name, or city field, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to enter the word to search for. Press up and down to change the highlighted character and right to move to the next character field. As you scroll through the characters the GPSMAP 296 shows database entries with the same characters you have entered to that point. If more than one entry exists in the database for the characters you have entered, a window appears. Use ENTER and the ROCKER to select the point. 4. Press ENTER when the point is shown. 5. With the on-screen Go To button highlighted, press ENTER. The GPSMAP 296 creates a course from your present location to the selected destination. Go To Page: Aviation Tab 14 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO To go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: to show the Go To Page. Use the 1. Press the Direct To ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab. The Show Details option shows detailed information for your destination waypoint or the next waypoint in a route. This feature is handy for retrieving airport information, such as communication frequencies and runway information. You can view details by using the options menu or by selecting the Show Details button on the Go To Page, and pressing ENTER. 1. Press MENU to open the options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Show Details, and press ENTER. Or Press and hold the Direct To . Or Use the ROCKER to highlight Show Details, and press ENTER. A new screen appears showing sub tabs along the top of the screen. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the tab to view the information. Viewing Details for the Destination To view the details for the selected destination: Go To Page: Recent Tab 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from the list, and press ENTER. From the User tab, you can also select the top waypoint name line and then spell out the waypoint name using the ENTER and the ROCKER keys. 3. Highlight the on-screen Go To button, and press ENTER. A course is plotted from your present location to the selected destination. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 15 BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO Viewing Frequency Restrictions The Comm tab on the Airport Details Page provides a list of communication frequencies for that airport. Some frequencies are noted with an asterisk (*), which indicates that the frequency has usage restrictions. You can show the usage restriction information on your GPSMAP 296. Airport Tab of Details Page To view usage restrictions for a communication frequency: 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 To Page. When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or approach name, and press ENTER. Then press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through available runways and approaches. Press ENTER to select the runway or approach for which you would like to view additional information. 1. With the Comm tab selected, use the ROCKER to highlight any frequency with usage restrictions (noted with an asterisk), and press ENTER. A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing the restrictions for the selected frequency. Usage Restrictions Page 2. To return to the Comm Information Page, press ENTER. 16 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Finding a Nearby Point In Aviation 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. In Marine and Automotive Modes, press NRST/FIND to open the Find Menu. You can easily search waypoints, cities, exits, and tide stations using the Find Menu. Aviation Nearest Categories In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contains the following information: Airport--nearest 15; identifier, bearing, distance, length of the longest runway, and common traffic advisory (CTAF) or tower frequency. WX (Airport Weather Sources)--nearest 15 airport weather information sources including AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS. VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacons)--nearest 15; identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. NDB (Non Directional Beacons)--nearest 15; identifier, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency. INT (Intersection)--nearest 15; identifier, bearing, and distance. User (Waypoints)--nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance. ARTCC (Air Route Traffic Control Center)--nearest 5; bearing, distance, and frequency. FSS (Flight Service Station)--nearest 5; bearing, distance, frequency, and VOR (for duplex operations). Airspace--up to 15 (based on number of alerts provided); name, time to entry (when applicable), and status. 17 Nearest Page: Airport Tab While in Aviation Mode Press MENU when the Nearest Page is open to show the Nearest Page options menu. You can Show Arrows (or Show Bearing) and Set Airport Criteria. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Selecting a Nearby Point as Your Destination In an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 296 guide you to the closest point to land. 1. Press NRST. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the sub tab along the top of the page. 3. Highlight the point using the ROCKER. 4. Press Direct To . The Go To Page opens for the selected point. Or you can press ENTER to show the Information Page (Details Page). 5. Press ENTER when Go To is highlighted. 1. Press NRST twice to show the Airport tab, and highlight the nearest airport. 2. Press ENTER to view airport information. 3. Verify the Go To button is highlighted, and press ENTER. Viewing Details for a Nearby Point 1. Press NEAREST to show the nearest pages. Select a sub tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the item on the list, and press ENTER. The corresponding information page appears. To view details for a nearby point: To select a nearby point as your destination: To select the nearest airport as your destination: Information Page for a VOR On airport information pages, use the ROCKER to select the sub tabs across the top of the information pages and show the airport data. 3. Press QUIT to return to the Nearest Pages. You can also highlight any one of the on-screen buttons to perform an action, such as Show Map or Go To. 18 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service station (FSS) and air route traffic control center (ARTCC) points of communication. The closest communication point is shown first, with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation, the corresponding VOR is listed (by identifier) and the transmit and receive frequencies are denoted by a TX and RX respectively. To view additional communication frequencies: 1. Press NEAREST to open the Nearest Pages. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the ARTCC or FSS sub tab. 3. Press the ROCKER down to highlight Center or Station (based which tab you are on), and press ENTER. 4. Select the numbered item that you want from the list, and press ENTER to show the communication information. The lowest numbers on the list are the closest communication points. When an airspace alert appears, press the NEAREST to automatically show nearby airspace information in the Airspace tab. This information includes name, time to entry (if applicable), and status. Normally, only one or two airspace alerts occur at a time, but with sectorized controlled airspace, such as many Class B areas, there are more. Status information can appear as follows: Ahead--your projected course takes you inside an airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. Near--you are within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it. Near & Ahead--you are within two nautical miles of an airspace and your current course takes you inside the airspace. Inside Airspace--you are within the boundaries of the airspace. Viewing Airspace Alert Information ARTCC Tab GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 19 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 floor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. To view additional airspace information: 1. When an airspace alert appears, press NEAREST to show the Nearest Pages and the airspace information. If you are already viewing the Nearest Pages, use the ROCKER to select the Airspace tab. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the airspace alert entry on the page, and press ENTER. An information page opens to show the controlling agency, status, and floor/ceiling limits. 3. To show a communication frequency for the airspace, select the Frequencies button, and press ENTER. To return to the Nearest Pages, select the OK button, and press ENTER. NOTE: When an airspace alert appears, press NEAREST to automatically show nearest airspace information. Press NEAREST a second time to quickly show the nearest airports list. Press NEAREST a third time to show the Find Menu. Nearest Pages: Airspace Tab 20 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING A NEARBY POINT 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. Runway Surface--allows you to set criteria for the type of surface on the runway: Any--shows any runway, regardless of surface type, including water landing facilities. Hard Only--shows only runways with a concrete, asphalt, or similar sealed surface. Hard or Soft--shows all runways except water landing facilities. Water Only--shows only water landing facilities. Minimum Runway Length--allows you to enter a specific length for the shortest runway allowed. 1. Press NEAREST, and open the Airport tab. 2. Press MENU to show the options menu. 3. Select Set Airport Criteria, and then press ENTER. A window appears with the current settings for runway surface and minimum runway length. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide Airport Criteria Page 4. With the runway surface field highlighted, press ENTER. Select the surface type, and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the minimum runway length field, and press ENTER. 6. Use the ROCKER to enter the minimum acceptable runway length. Press ENTER. NOTE: Use caution when changing the nearest airport criteria. In an emergency, a short runway is still typically preferable to an off-field landing. If you set the runway length too low or exclude many runway surfaces, you may not be alerted to a nearby airport that otherwise would be listed. To enter airport criteria: 21 BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > SELECTING AN APPROACH Selecting an Approach CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only. The GPSMAP 296 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument conditions. When you select an approach, it replaces the destination airport with the sequence of waypoints for the selected approach. Keep in mind that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the final course segment (usually from final approach fix to missed approach point) of the published approach is available in the GPSMAP 296. NOTE: When using a route, the selected approach for the destination airport overrides your current route. The original route is saved in the Route tab. to show the Go To Page. Select the 1. Press the Direct To destination you want to travel to. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight Select Approach, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the approach from the window, and press ENTER. To select an approach for the destination airport: Selecting an Approach You can select an approach several ways: · Press the Direct To and press MENU on the Go To Page, as described in the steps to the right. · From the Active Go To (or Active Route) Page, press MENU. · From the Airport Details Page, select the Approach tab. 4. A Vectors? window appears. See the following page for more information on vectors. Use the ROCKER to select Yes or No, and press ENTER. The GPSMAP 296 removes the destination airport from the Go To and replaces it with the approach waypoints. 22 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > SELECTING AN APPROACH Understanding Vectors The Vectors? Option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint. If you select Yes, the GPSMAP 296 creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]). On the Active Route Page, a Vector to Final symbol appears beside the first approach waypoint. If No is selected for the Vectors? Option, the GPSMAP 296 creates a straight-line course directly to the FAF (from wherever you are when you final approach fix). This works much like any other route with course guidance from point to point and a turn usually required as you cross each waypoint. CAUTION: Steep Turns are not allowed on an IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) approach. Follow the approach plate or air traffic control instructions to complete the approach without a steep turn. If air traffic control clears your approach to an airport, loading the approach cancels your Direct To and initiates a route to the FAF. Load the approach only when cleared by air traffic control. You can cancel an approach and/or vectors several ways: · Press the Direct To , and press MENU on the Go To Page. · From the Active Go To (or Active Route) Page, press MENU. To cancel the vectors and/or approach: 1. Press the Direct To to show the Go To Page. Or, open the Active Route Page. Press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Cancel Approach, and press ENTER to cancel the entire approach. If you enabled Vectors, highlight Cancel Vectors, and press ENTER to navigate directly to the FAF. 23 Active Approach Page Using vectors in the approach The GPSMAP 296 provides no guidance to the inbound course. The course deviation needle on the graphic HSI remains off-center until you are established on this final approach course. The HSI automatically slews (rotates to show the direction) to the inbound course. The Map Page shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FINDING POINTS ON LAND Finding Points on Land To 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. To Find Land Points: 1. Press the Direct To to show the Go To Page. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu. Find Menu Go To Page Options Menu 3. Highlight Find Land Points, and press ENTER. The Find Menu opens. 4. Press MENU to select the search method. For example, if you want to find a land point near you destination, select Near Destination, and press ENTER. 5. Highlight the find menu icon for the category, and press ENTER. 6. Enter the necessary information, such as the restaurant name and press ENTER. Refer to "Finding an Item" on page 53 for complete information. 7. Select Save to save the location as a waypoint to use later when creating a route. Select Show Map to show the location on the map, or select OK to return to the search results list. 24 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > MARKING A WAYPOINT Waypoints 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. You 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. For more information about editing waypoints, see the "Editing and Managing Waypoints" section beginning on page 73. 1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the Mark Waypoint Page appears. 2. To accept the waypoint with the default name ("Waypoint"), use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER. Marking a Waypoint 1. Press PAGE to open the Map Page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the location you want to save as a waypoint. 3. Quickly press and release ENTER/MARK to open the Information Page for the map item. To mark a selected location as a waypoint: To mark your present location: Saving the selected item as a waypoint 4. To save the waypoint, use the ROCKER to highlight Save, and press ENTER. 5. To accept the waypoint with the default name, highlight OK, and press ENTER. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 25 BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A FLIGHT PLAN (ROUTE) Creating a Flight Plan (Route) You can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Route Page in the Main Menu. The Route is then saved for future use. You can also create a route using the Active Route Page for immediate use. For more information, refer to "Creating Routes" beginning on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database, verify that all of your flight plans in your unit are still current. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route, the route is locked and unusable. You need to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points. 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Routes, and press ENTER. 3. Press MENU to show the options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight New Route, and press ENTER, or highlight the first blank line, and press ENTER. 4. Press MENU to show the options menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Add Waypoint, and press ENTER. Or, highlight the first blank line, and press ENTER. 5. The Aviation Find Page (Go To Page) opens allowing you to select an aviation point. Enter the ID, Facility name, or city. 26 6. Highlight the point in the list. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. The selected point is added to the route. Highlight a blank line and press ENTER to continue adding waypoints. To create a route: 7. Continue steps 4 through 6 until all points are added to the route. The route is automatically saved to the unit's memory. 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Routes, and press ENTER. 3. Highlight the route you want to take from the list, and press MENU. 4. Highlight Activate Route, and press ENTER. To navigate a saved route: You can also create a flight plan to use at a later time. For more information, refer to "Creating Routes" beginning on page 56 and "Editing and Managing Routes" beginning on page 69. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > FOLLOWING YOUR FLIGHT PLAN 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 (routes) in your unit are still current. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route, the route is locked and unusable. You need to create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points. Terrain and Obstacle Changes Press PAGE to open the Terrain Page, and watch the changes in the terrain and the obstacles you are flying over with the Terrain Page. Terrain and obstacles that are less than 100 feet from your aircraft are shown in red. For complete information, see page 36. View the HSI on the Panel Page You can use the Panel Page to view the HSI, your bearing to the course, and other information such as speed, altitude, and ETA. Use the compass in the center of the page to determine if you are on the proper course. Also, you can help keep the aircraft within the VNAV profile when viewing the VNAV indicator. For complete information about the Panel Page, see the section "Panel Page," beginning on page 39. Track Your Progress on the Map Page On the Map Page, your current location is shown as an airplane (when in Aviation Mode). You can see how the airplane moves across the map; this is a graphic view of your flight. Your route is marked with a magenta line. The airplane should be on top of the magenta line as you move. When you are on the magenta line, you are directly on course. NOTE: In Aviation (and Marine) Mode, the Go To line and navigation guidance are fixed. The From point is the location where the Go To was initiated. In Automotive Mode, the Go To line on the map is constantly updated to your present location. Alerts As you travel, a variety of alerts appear on your current page, such as Airspace, Terrain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts. When an Airspace Alert pops up, press NRST to view the Airspace Information. When a Terrain or Obstacle alert pops up, press NRST to open the Terrain Page. From here you can view any terrain and obstacles that might become a problem to you. Possible points-of-impact are shown as Xs. Adjust your altitude to avoid the obstacles and terrain. For complete information about the Map Page and the features of the Map Page, see "Map Page," beginning on page 28. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 27 AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE AVIATION MODE PAGES This section discusses the major pages, such as the Map and Terrain Pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. In Aviation Mode, by default, four user-selectable data fields appear in the corners of the screen that can be configured to show any one of the several data options. You can also change the layout of the map and data fields. See page 33 for information. Compass Arc Data Field Airports Current Location Map Page (Aviation Mode) Map Zoom Range Map Page The GPSMAP 296 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map Page shows map information (digital cartography) that includes airspace boundaries, airports, navaids, lakes, rivers, coastlines, cities, and highways. Dedicated zoom keys (IN and OUT) are provided for range adjustments. Two basic map operating modes, location mode and pan mode, determine what cartography is shown on the Map Page. Location mode pans the map to keep your present location in the screen area. The location marker (icon) that shows your travel on the Map Page is an aircraft symbol in Aviation Mode and a triangle symbol in Marine and Automotive modes. The GPSMAP 296 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location centered on the map. When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 296 enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer) within the screen area. A navigation arc (Horizontal Situation Indicator, or HSI) appears by default on the Map Page. The arc works like the compass on the Panel Page, indicating the course and your deviation left/right of this course. If the route line and magenta arrow are heading straight up, you are heading directly to your destination. NOTE: The navigation arc only shows up in Aviation Mode when the Map Page is set to Track Up. See page 33. 28 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Map Orientation There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map, Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel, and Course Up orients the map in the direction of the destination. When using Track Up or Course Up, the North arrow indicates the orientation. To change the map orientation, press PAGE to open the Map Page. Press MENU. Select Set up Map, and press ENTER. Refer to page 33 for information. Map coverage conforms to the following conditions: · Cartography is shown when the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal basemap or other MapSource data loaded onto a data card. · When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and data card map information, the cartography with the best resolution is shown. · When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use, "overzoom" appears below the map range. Zooming In and Out of the Map The Map Page has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 nm (20 ft to 800 mi or 5 m to 1200 km). The map range is controlled by the IN and OUT keys, with the current range shown at the bottom right of the data window. NOTE: The range value represents the distance between the ends of the range bar ( ). · · No additional data is available · When external data (such as MapSource data) is used, "map card" appears below the map range. To select a map zoom range (zoom in and out): Press the OUT key to zoom out. Press the IN key to zoom in. Using detailed maps loaded on the data card The system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mile zoom range, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the Jeppesen, BlueChart, or MapSource data. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 29 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. To 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. Panning Arrow data window: shows the distance and bearing from your present location, feature's elevation, time to the feature, and arrow's location coordinates. Panning the Map As you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your present location to the arrow is shown in the data window, along with the arrow's location coordinates. When you zoom in pan mode, the arrow stays centered on the screen. When the arrow is stationary, fixed coordinates appear in the location field, and the distance and bearing from your present location update as you move. To re-center your location on-screen: When you are finished panning the map, press QUIT. The map automatically moves to show your present location, and the unit returns to location mode. Map feature highlighted The arrow can also be used to select on-screen map items, allowing you to review a selected item directly from the map screen. To view details about an on-screen point: 1. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the waypoint or map item you want. If there are several items grouped closely together, zoom in closer for a better view. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted on screen with the name and location shown at the top of the screen, along with the distance and bearing from your current location, as shown in the image to the left. 30 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE 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 Waypoint Page. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the information. 4. Select an on-screen button, and press ENTER. 5. Press QUIT to exit the Information Page. Airspace Information Pan mode can also be used to retrieve information on airspaces depicted on the map. Highlighted airspace area Information box with airspace name, type, and floor/ceiling limits Airspace Information Airport Information Page 1. Use the ROCKER to select an area within the airspace boundary. The boundary line is highlighted and the airspace type and floor/ceiling limits are shown. 2. To show additional information, press ENTER. View communication frequencies by highlighting the onscreen Frequencies button, and pressing ENTER. 3. To return the to Map Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER. To retrieve airspace information from the Map Page: GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide 31 AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map You can remove items from the map (declutter the screen) to remove unwanted items, such as highways. Aviation Mode has various levels of declutter. To quickly declutter the map, press ENTER. You can also declutter the map on the Terrain Page. 1. From the Map Page, press ENTER. Clear-1 appears under the map range. The background map detail--including highways, cities, rivers & smaller lakes--is removed from the map. 2. Press ENTER again. Airspace boundary detail is removed from the map. Clear-2 appears below the map range. 3. Press ENTER again. Only the waypoints and navaids that are part of the current Go To or route appear on the map. Clear-3 appears below the map range. 4. In Aviation Mode, press ENTER again to return ALL detail to the map. Measuring Distance You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight the Measure Distance option, and press ENTER. An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your present location with ENT REF below it. 3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point that you want to measure from), and press ENTER. A push-pin icon marks the starting point on the map. Push pin indicating the beginning point of the measurement End point of measurement, labeled "ENT REF" To measure the bearing/distance between two points: To declutter the Map Page: In Marine and Automotive Modes, press MENU, highlight Declutter On or Declutter Off, and press ENTER. Measure Distance 4. Move the arrow to the point want to measure to. The bearing and distance from the reference point and arrow coordinates appear in the data window at the top of the screen. 5. Press QUIT to finish. 32 GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide AVIATION MODE PAGES > MAP PAGE Setting the Bug Indicator You can set a bug indicator to show bearing or course to steer. You can also enter a specific heading reference for the 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. 3. A list of Bug Indicator options appears. By default, the bug indicator shows Bearing (BRG) to waypoint, but can also show the Course to Steer (CTS) or can be User Selected. The User Selected option allows you to mark a heading reference on the graphic HSI. This provides a visual cue of an important heading for current or future use. You can also turn the Bug Indicator off here. 4. Highlight the option from the list, and press ENTER. Setting Up the Map Page The Map Page Setup allows you to adjust the way items appear on the Map Page. 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Highlight Set up Map, and press ENTER. 3. Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight the tab, then up or down on the ROCKER to highlight to the field you want to change, and press ENTER. To set the Bug Indicator: To change a map setup option: You can also set the Bug Indicator on the HSI shown on the Panel Page. Open the Panel Page and press MENU. Follow steps 2 through 4 above. General Tab of the Map Page Setup 4. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight to the setting, and press ENTER to select the new setting. 5. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit.