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. · O ...