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Garmin 880 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the New Edit or Delete buttons at the bottom of the page and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to select the on screen RENAME or DELETE button and press ENTER If Rename is selected use the ROCKER and ENTER to enter a new tail number 100 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To perform weight and balance calculations 1 From the Aircraft Profile Page use the ROCKER to select Weight amp Balance at the top of the page 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight a weight field and press ENTER 3 Use the ROCKER to enter the weight figure MOMENT Press ENTER when finished Weight amp Balance Page 4 Use the ROCKER to highlight the ee corresponding arm field and press ENTER Empty Aircraft retains aircraft empty weight and 5 Use the ROCKER to enter the arm figure arm figures retains other arm figures but zeros all Press ENTER when finished other weight values 6 Repeat steps 2 through 5 above until all Restore Default restores all settings to zero figures are entered The calculated moment weight and CG figures appear at the bottom of the page Keep in mind that the Aircraft empty weight arm figures must be entered as a reference to calculate a valid moment weight and CG Options Menu 96 96C Owner s Manual 101 Main Menu gt Setup The Setup Menu allows you to customize the GPSMAP 96 96C to your personal preferences Each setup page is identified by an
2. GPSMAP 96 96C portable aviation receiver pilot s guide 2004 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc Garmin Europe Ltd Garmin Corporation 1200 East 151 Street Liberty House No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Hounsdown Business Park Shir Taipei County Taiwan Tel 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Southampton Hampshire SO40 9RB UK Tel 886 2 2642 9199 Fax 913 397 8282 Tel 44 0 870 8501241 outside the UK Fax 886 2 2642 9099 0808 2380000 within the UK Fax 44 0 870 8501251 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 Garmin hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed and to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual or any revision hereto is strictly prohibited Information in this document is subject to change without notice Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such c
3. No Roads Near Starting Point the start location for the road route you tried to calculate is not near any roads Select a different start location 96 96C Owner s Manual No DGPS Position no differential connection data is available or not enough data is available to calculate a DGPS position No Tide Stations for that Area no tide stations within 100 miles of the area None Found no data matched the search criteria Off Course you are off course by the distance set in the Off Course Alarm Proximity Memory Full no additional proximity waypoints can be saved Proximity Radius Overlaps the radius of two proximity waypoints overlap Route Already Exists you have entered a route name that already exists Route Calculation Error no route can be calculated Route Memory Full no additional routes can be saved Route Truncated uploaded route from another device has more than 250 waypoints Route Waypoint Memory Full no additional route waypoints can be saved Steep Turn approaching a turn that requires a bank angle in excess of 25 degrees to stay on course Sunrise Switching to Day Mode the unit is switching to Day Mode 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt Sunset Switching to Night Mode the unit is switching to Night Mode Track Already Exists a saved track with the same name already exists Track Log Full the track log is full and track recording was turned off To recor
4. The Pointer Page replaces the HSI Page when the unit is in Marine or Automotive Mode During active navigation the Pointer Page guides you to your destination with digital data field readouts and a graphic Pointer appears with a bearing pointer To show the Pointer Page in Marine and Automotive Modes While in Automotive or Marine Mode use PAGE to show the Pointer Page mit z Speed Dist To Dest te o J 0 To Ra Pointer Page TETTA Mode The bottom of the page features a rotating Pointer ring that shows your course over ground track while you are moving The course is indicated at the top of the Pointer ring 68 The direction of your destination bearing relative to the course is indicated by a bearing pointer in the middle of the Pointer ring A bearing bug on the outside of the Pointer ring in Marine mode only The Pointer ring and bearing indicators work independently to show at a glance the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination If the arrow points up you are going directly to the waypoint If the arrow points any other direction turn toward the arrow until it points up The Marine Mode is a Course Pointer similar to the HSI that can be selected from the Marine Mode Options Menu Configurable data fields at the top of the page show helpful information during active navigation For definitions of data field settings refer to the Appendix NOTE You must be moving for
5. 1 02 14 Left on Old US 4 56 2 0 03 41 Arrive at Monticello on le 13 1 17 44 Active Route Page You can scroll through the entire list by moving the scroll bar up or down Highlight any of the turns on the list and press ENTER to view the Next Turn page for that turn The Current Route and Next Turn page show similar information just in a different layout The Next Turn page shows your next turn on a map For additional details on the Active Route Page see the Creating and Using a Route page 49 section of the Basic Operation chapter 96 96C Owner s Manual Ma n PAGES gt The Active Route Page becomes an Active Go To Page when navigating to a destination with no waypoints in between you and the destination 03518 Active GoTo Aviation Mode 1 Ma n PAGES gt Active Route Page Options Menu The following route options are available by pressing Menu Reverse Route Select Approach Set Fuel Flow MENU for Main Menu Active Route Options Menu Deactivate stops route navigation Edit on Map allows you to edit the route on the map Reverse Route treverses the order of the route Select Approach Aviation Only allows you to select the final course segment of a published approach replacing the final destination airport in a Go To or route with the sequence of waypoints for the selected approach The approaches provide only the final course segment usually fro
6. 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt the MapSource User s Guide provided with your MapSource CDs To connect to your computer using the USB connector 1 Lift the USB protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 96 96C and insert the smaller connector on the USB cable provided with the unit into the matching port 2 Connect the remaining cable end to your PC USB port 3 The USB connection is automatically set for Garmin format To connect to your computer using a Serial Port connector 1 Lift the Serial Port protective cover from the back of the GPSMAP 96 96C and insert the round indexed connector on the cable into the matching port 2 Connect the remaining cable end to your PC Serial port or other appropriate device 3 Set your GPSMAP 96 96C interface setting to the appropriate interface format Refer to Interface Setup on page 104 129 APPENDIX gt Messages Accuracy Alarm the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user set value Alarm Clock the alarm clock has sounded Antenna Shorted to Ground the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem Contact Garmin Product Support Approaching Target Altitude within 1 000 feet of final VNAV target altitude Approaching Turn you are nearing a turn in a route Approaching VNAV Profile you are within one minute of reaching the initial VNAV decent point Arriving at Destination you are nearing your destination Batteries
7. Fuel Tank allows you to set a reminder for switching fuel tanks Timing automatically starts at the beginning of your flight and the reminder message repeats at the specified interval Last Flight shows the length of time the unit was turned on during the last flight Since Midnight shows the time the unit has been turned on since midnight This resets at midnight Off on 00 00 29 cm 00 30 00 oT 00 00 00 10 57 56 Flight Timers Page 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To use the Flight Timers feature Aircraft Profile _i 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu pees ererat 2 Highlight the Timers icon using the ROCKER and press ENTER to open the page 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight a timer field and press ENTER to view options for that field The User field can be used for any function you wish to time 4 Use the ROCKER to select an option and press ENTER Aireratt Profile Page 5 Use the ROCKER to highlight the numeric field adjacent to each topic and press ENTER to To enter an aircraft profile highlight the first character User the ROCKER 1 On the Aircraft Profile Page use the ROCKER to enter a value to highlight the New and press ENTER 2 Highlight the Current Aircraft field and press Aircraft Profile SER i The Aircraft Profile Page consists of two separate 2 Use the ROCKER to enter the aircraft tail sections Aircraft Profile and Weight amp Balance number
8. overzoom on how to use the option The Options Menu varies warning appears below the map scale slightly between the Usage Modes e When mapping data downloaded from Stop Navigation turns off active route MapSource is used a MapSource indentifier navigation appears below the zoom scale indicator e Recalculate recalculates any active route Map Page Options Menu Declutter On Off toggles between showing The Options Menu on the Map Page provides access map detail or simply map outlines for easier to functions and features of the Map Page as well TAPANG as layout options for the page Each data field can be Set Up Page Layout allows you to customize configured to show any one of several data options the layout of the page such as the size of text and number of data fields Show Hide Guidance Text Automotive Mode only toggles between showing or hiding the directions field at the top of the Map Page Hiding the directions enables more of the map to be visible To show the Map Page Options Menu From the Map Page press MENU to show the options menu Set Up Map jumps to the Map Setup Menu allowing you to configure the Map Page to your preferences including map detail map orientation automatic zoom and various map items and points See page 74 MENU Tor Mair Meru Aviation Mode 64 96 96C Owner s Manual Ma n PAGES gt Set Up Obstacles jumps to Obstacle Setu
9. 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Settings WNA Target Altitude the altitude you want to be at m when you reach your target location Select Above Above Mavnoint Waypoint to use field elevation for airports in the Jeppesen database or Above MSL to specify an I exact MSL altitude target By defines the target location with settings of distance Before or After a reference waypoint normally the final destination airport To set a target location AT a reference waypoint enter a distance of Zero VNAV Setup Page VNAV Waypoint allows you to select any waypoint To define the VNAV profile settings along the currently active route or Go To as your 1 Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu reference waypoint The reference waypoint defines Use the ROCKER to select Setup and then the target location VNAV 2 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to VNAV Profile allows you to select the descent rate highlight and select options VNAV Messages enables and disables the VNAV To Restore Defaults alert messages While on the VNAV Page press MENU A message Restore Defaults appears Press ENTER 96 96C Owner s Manual 57 Ma n PAGES gt Ma n PAGES The GPSMAP 96 96C offers three usage modes Aviation Mode default Marine Mode and Automotive Mode allowing you to customize settings to use the unit for each application The modes can be changed in the System Setup option or by pressing and
10. Automotive Mode 96 96C Owner s Manual HSI Page See the Navigation section for more information on navigation options Automotive Mode features the same five pages as Marine Mode with the exception that the Active Route Page provides instructions when auto routing is being used When you are following roads to your destination the Active Route Page changes from a list of waypoints to a graphic of each turn on your route with a turn detail page to support each turn on the active route An optional Highway Page can be enabled in all modes 96 96C Owner s Manual MAIN PAGES gt The Map Page The GPSMAP 96 96C features a real time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course The Map Page shows digital cartography map information that includes airspace boundaries airports navaids lakes rivers coastlines cities and highways An on screen pointer Panning arrow lets you pan ahead to other map areas determine distance and bearing to any map position and retrieve database information directly from the map Dedicated zoom keys IN and OUT are provided for instant scale adjustments Two basic map operating modes position mode and cursor mode determine what cartography is shown on the Map Page Position mode pans the cartography The position marker position icon that shows your travel on the Map Page is an aircraft symbol in Aviation Mode or a position symbol amp in Marine or Automotive modes The G
11. Bose Mop N 407 96 96C Owner s Manual 4 A list of tide stations nearest to you appears If a None Found message appears then you are not currently located near a coast line Press MENU to show the Tide Station Options Menu Select from Nearest Containing or Change Reference You can enter a key word for a known tide station or can use the map pointer to move to the nearest coast line and then press ENTER to establish a location near marine items 5 Selecta tide station from the list and press ENTER to show the information page for that tide station At the bottom of the Information Page are on screen buttons for Go To Map and Save To find a Wreck or Obstruction 1 Select the Marine Points icon and then press ENTER to show the sub icon s for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Wrecks Obstructions Villiam Lawrence Lucky Lady Obstruction Map Name North Charl eston South Carolina SW 18 83 Wrecks Obstructions Use the ROCKER to highlight and select the Wrecks Obstructions icon then press ENTER If you get a None Found message you are too far from the coastline or out of the area of map data coverage Press MENU and use the Change Reference option as explained on the previous page Select an item from the list and press ENTER to show the information page for that item 45 Basic OPERAT
12. Data Page GULD for Main Menu Position Page Options Menu Reset allows you to see the Reset page See the following page for reset options 96 96C Owner s Manual Ma n PAGES gt Big Numbers allows you to change the data fields to show fewer data fields with larger numbers for easier Viewing Change Data Fields allows you to specify the type of data shown in each data field See the Appendix for a listing of the data fields Change Nearest Type allows you to specify the type of item to be used as the nearest item The choices differ based upon the Usage Mode you are currently using Position Page Reset Menu The following options are available from the Position Page Reset Menu Some options are only available if you have changed the Page Layout from the default shown to the right Reset Trip Data clears trip information except the maximum speed and the odometer Reset Odometer clears the running total of the distance traveled since the odometer was last reset 13 Ma n PAGES gt Reset Max Speed clears the maximum speed The Map Setup Page The Map Page for your GPSMAP 96 96C can be customized A factory set of default settings currently controls the Map Page screen The Map Setup Pages Delete All Waypoints deletes all waypoints allow you to determine how map features appear on the page by controlling map orientation text size track map item detailed map data and more It is sugges
13. Mali for Main fe data such as the name or symbol then Project Waypoint highlight OK and press ENTER Option 34 96 96C Owner s Manual Waypoint Menu Options As well as Project Location additional options are available by pressing MENU on the New Waypoint and Waypoint Information Pages Average Location Find Near Here Change Reference Set Proximity Add To Route View Sun and Moon View Hunt and Fish and Reposition Here Select Average Location to have the unit take several sample location measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate position reading You can only average the location for a waypoint you are currently marking where you have a fix on satellites from that location Honi Average erage ocation Project Waypoint Find Hear Here Change Reference Set Proximity Add To Route View Sun And Moon View Hunt And Fish Reposition Here Waypoint Options Menu 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt To calculate the average location Select Average Location from the Options 1 Menu The Average Location screen appears Watch as the fields change as the unit calculates the average position of the waypoint When you are satisfied with the average location press ENTER Estimated Accuracy Field Average Location N 38 51 338 094 47 930 pa ae Average Location Page 35 Basic OPERATION gt To find an item waypoint etc near a
14. Manual For the latest free software updates excluding map data throughout the life of your Garmin products visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com A GARMIN 2004 2007 Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries Garmin International Inc 1200 East 151 Street Olathe Kansas 66062 USA Garmin Europe Ltd Liberty House Hounsdown Business Park Southampton Hampshire S040 9RB UK Garmin Corporation No 68 Jangshu 2 Road Shijr Taipei County Taiwan www garmin com Part Number 190 00420 00 Rev C
15. Options Menu to restore default settings Messages Page 122 96 96C Owner s Manual Specifications Physical Case Rugged fully gasketed water resistant IEC 529 IPX7 Submersible 1 meter 30 minutes Size 6 2 H x 2 7 W x 1 4 D Weight 7 6 ounces 153 g with batteries installed Display GPSMAP 96 1 6 W x 2 2 H 4 level Gray Monochrome 180 x 240 pixels Backlit High Contrast GPSMAP 96C 1 5 W x 2 2 H 256 color high resolution transreflective TFT 160 x 240 pixels Backlit Antenna Built in quad helix remote antenna capability Keypad Nine multifunction backlit keys Operating Range 5 to 1580F 15 to 700C Performance Receiver WAAS enabled 12 parallel channel Acquisition Time Warm Approximately 15 seconds Cold Approximately 45 seconds AutoLocate Approximately 2 minutes Update Rate Once per second continuous GPS Accuracy Position lt 15 meters 49 feet 95 typical Velocity 0 05 meter sec steady state DGPS Accuracy 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt Position 3 5 meters 10 16 feet 95 typical3 Velocity 0 05 meter sec steady state Dynamics Performs to specifications to 6 g s Interfaces NMEA 0183 version 2 3 RTCM SC 104 for DGPS corrections and RS 232 and USB for PC interface Data Storage Life Indefinite no memory battery required Map Storage Internal approximately GPSMAP 96 22 MB GPSMAP 96C 118 MB Power Source Two 1 5 volt AA batteri
16. To set a proximity alarm for a waypoint selected waypoint location Select Find Near Here to show the Find Menu 1 Select Set Proximity from the Options Menu and select a category to show a list of map 2 Press ENTER to show the Proximity items near that waypoint Waypoints Page Then follow setup To change the reference point for a instructions on page 113 waypoint Select Change Reference to show a map page with instructions at the bottom for placing the Panning Arrow at a new reference point Press ENTER to change the reference and return to the waypoint page Proximity Waypoints Use Panning Arrow to See define a new Set Proximity reference Waypoint AE To add a new waypoint to a route mo amp 3 j 1 Select Add To Route from the Options Menu e user waypoint pas 2 The Routes screen appears Highlight the Change Reference Page show route or select New Route and press ENTER 36 96 96C Owner s Manual 3 A Successfully Added Waypoint message appears Press ENTER to acknowledge and exit To view Sun and Moon positions at a waypoint location Select View Sun and Moon and press ENTER to show Sun and Moon positions for that location See the section on Sun and Moon tables for detailed information 01 38 Current Location _ ae 07 40 A 06 26 04 09 rr View Sun and Moon 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt To view Hunt and Fish predictions for a waypoint locati
17. Zs Basic OPERATION gt ARTCC Air Route Traffic Control Center five nearest with bearing to and distance and frequency s FSS Flight Service Station five nearest with bearing to and distance frequency s and VOR for duplex operations Airspace up to nine depending on number of alerts provided with name time to entry when applicable and status To view the Nearest Pages in Aviation Mode 1 Press and hold DIRECT TO gt 2 Use the ROCKER to select the category in the top field A NOTE When an airspace alert is shown press and hold DIRECT TO gt to automatically show nearest airspace information Press and hold DIRECT TO gt a second time to quickly show the nearest airports list Additional information for airports navaids and user created waypoints is available from the information pages 24 To view additional information for a nearby airport navaid or user waypoint 1 Show the nearest pages and select a category as described above Nearest 096 2 98 126 00 400075 gt KIXD 248 4 5 133 00 7300x190 315m 6 1m 22 70 2400x775 SK34 245 79 122 80 3300220 100 9 16 122 90 2000x5 263 18 05 122 90 3000x800 _ Nearest Airport List 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on the list and press Enter The corresponding waypoint information page appears On airport information pages use the ROCKER to select a category from th
18. aloft 1 Follow the steps above to determine true airspeed Or Use the ROCKER and ENTER to manually enter a true airspeed figure in the True Airspeed field 96 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Heading field and press ENTER 3 Use the ROCKER to enter the aircraft heading shown on your directional gyro or Pointer Press ENTER when finished The figures for Head Wind Wind From and Wind Speed are shown NOTE If a True North reference is currently selected as the heading reference on your GPSMAP 96 96C you must enter Heading using a True North reference to accurately determine winds To restore defaults 1 Open the E6B page of the Main Menu 2 Press MENU to open the Options Menu 3 Press ENTER when Restore Default is highlighted 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Flight Log Date Route Of Fish The Flight Log shows a list of any recorded flights CC GaN including date route of flight and flight time The anaes See GPSMAP 96 96C saves up to 50 recorded flights Entries on this list are automatically created for each flight but only in Aviation Mode Recording begins when your speed exceeds 30 knots and you gain 500 of altitude The Route of Flight information uses the nearest airport as the departure airport The Flight Log Page destination airport 1s continuously updated as your To view details for a saved flight flight progresses If you land and groundspeed drops 1 Press
19. by reinserting the locking pin in the back of the unit Turn the D Ring 1 4 turn clockwise to lock in place Locking Pin Slot SR o a a W paN a apn Battery Compartment 96 96C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt External Antenna Connector under weather cover Battery Compartment Locking D Ring Battery Compartment Cover Power Data Cable Connector Serial Port under weather cover USB Connector under weather cover Carry Lanyard connection GETTING STARTED gt Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast You may want to adjust the backlight to see the screen better You can also adjust the contrast if using the GPSMAP 96 To adjust the backlight level 1 Press and quickly release the POWER key 2 Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease the brightness 3 Press ENTER or QUIT to close GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment To adjust the contrast level GPSMAP 96 only 1 Press and quickly release the POWER key 2 Press the ROCKER to the right to increase the contrast or to the left to decrease the contrast 3 Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight Contrast adjustment window 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION Turning On the GPSMAP 96 96C The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 96 96C the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position To ens
20. copyright messages displayed to the consumer Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent In some countries complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines penalties or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice See California Vehicle Code Section 26708 a Minnesota Statutes 2005 Section 169 71 96 96C Owner s Manual V INTRODUCTION gt Caring for the GPSMAP 96 96C The GPSMAP 96 96C case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning Cleaning the Case Clean the unit s outer casing except for the screen using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components Cleaning the Screen The GPSMAP 96 96C screen should be cleaned using a soft clean lint free cloth Water isopropyl alcohol or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed If these are used apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth vi Storage Do not store the GPSMAP 96 96C where
21. guide you to the destination using data fields and On your route the graphic shows the direction you a graphic highway Up to four user selectable data should move to stay on course to the point Five scale fields show information such as speed distance or settings allow you to zoom in or out on the highway time to next point on the route The list of data to To navigate using the Highway Page show and the method of selection is the same as for the HSI Pointer Page and is explained in detail on 1 While navigating access the Highway Page from the Main Menu and observe your path of eee travel shown on the highway graphic Highway 2 Press MENU to show the options menu You O10 can do the following eee Set Up Page Layout allows you to configure 01 31 data fields from four to three Change the Data Fields allows you to select the type of data to show in each field Refer to page 66 for instructions on changing data fields To restore defaults for the data fields press MENU with a data field highlighted and the press ENTER Highway Page with To show the Highway Page an Active Route 1 Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu The Highway graphic provides visual guidance 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Highway taking you point by point to your final destination Page icon and press ENTER This page can be shown for all three operating modes 82 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Main MENU e Find This feature p
22. later review You can also select only certain types of messages for storage on the Message Log A message filter allows you to identify the types of messages for review For more detailed information about using the Message Log feature refer to page 122 How to Operate Unit Features The GPSMAP 96 96C unit s advanced keypad system is designed to allow quick convenient selection of navigation options and data entry Many keys on the keypad have dual functions when pressed and released they perform a primary function and when pressed and held they perform a secondary function Many keys change functions when a particular feature page is shown When a field is selected on the screen it 1s highlighted Selection 1s controlled by the ROCKER Cursor Position lt A Highlight is Yellow GPSMAP 96C On Screen Buttons e Buttons are oe 265 45 grayed out when Siop Nav Go Ton inactive 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt The following features are referred to throughout this Default a factory set system format is followed manual unless you change a setting For example the default setting for speed readings in Marine Mode is nautical miles per hour knots but may be changed to kilometers or miles per hour Once a setting is changed the new setting is retained until another change is made or a Restore Default option is Field the location on a page where data or an option selected can be entered and
23. point on a route Speed your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour kilometers per hour or knots Steer see Course to Steer Sunrise the time at which the sun rises on this day Sunset the time at which the sun sets on this day Time the current time and date It can be shown in 12 hour or 24 hour format in local time or universal UTC time Track the direction of movement relative to a ground position Also referred to as ground track Trip Avg Speed Moving the average speed while moving since the last reset of the Trip Computer Appears as Mov Avg Spd Trip Avg Speed Total the total average speed traveled since the last reset of the Trip Computer Shown as Ttl Avg Spd Trip Odometer the total distance traveled since the Trip Computer was reset Trip Timer Moving the length of time your vehicle has been in motion since the Trip Computer was reset Appears as Move Timer Trip Timer Stopped the length of time your vehicle has been stopped since the Trip Computer was reset 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt Trip Timer Total the total time the unit has been tracking since the Trip Computer was reset Ttl Avg Spd see Trip Avg Speed Total Turn the distance between Bearing BRG and Track 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 Use
24. pointer 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt At the bottom of the page are three on screen buttons e Ifselecting an item to add to a list of points these buttons appear differently depending on whether these three buttons appear you are selecting a Find item to navigate to or adding ad Save save as a waypoint a Find item to a route list as a waypoint Map show on the Map Page Waypoint Use insert into a list of points on a route LAKE TRAIL Sports Fitness Center 07 DEC 03 ire Li 10 58 0 AN Praire Life Center N 38 51 338 Olathe KS E6062 oz atne 094 47 930 913 764 5444 Selected as a destination Selected as a Point on Information Page for a Waypoint i pa Information Page for a Map Item e Ifselecting an item as a destination the three buttons appear as Save Delete Add to or Remove from the Waypoints list Map show on the Map Page Go To start a Go To navigation 96 96C Owner s Manual 87 Main Menu gt The Find Item Information Page e Average Location used with waypoints only Options Menu it samples a waypoint location over time and The Find Information Page Options Menu offers eight averages the result for a more accurate position options for using a Find Item as a tool for navigation reference e Project Waypoint create a new waypoint by referencing another location by entering Average Location Project Waypoint a bearing and distance from the referenced Find
25. pointer appears on the map screen at your present position with ENT REF below it 1 0 067 7 PT Ui PT I Measure Distance 2 Move the cursor to a 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 screen 3 Move the cursor to the point to which you want to measure The bearing and distance from the reference point and cursor coordinates are shown in the data window at the top of the screen 4 Press QUIT to finish To set up the page layout 1 Highlight Set Up Page Layout from the Options Menu and press ENTER 2 Select an option and press ENTER The options vary between the three usage modes To change a data fields 1 From the Options Menu highlight Change Data Fields and press ENTER 2 Move the field highlight to the data field you want to change and press ENTER 3 Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the data you want to show and press ENTER 4 Press QUIT to exit Refer to the Appendix for a detailed description of each data option 66 96 96C Owner s Manual The HSI Page The HSI Horizontal Situation Indicator Page replaces the Pointer Page when the unit is in Aviation Mode During active navigation the HSI Page guides you to your destination with digital data field readouts and a graphic pointer with a bearing pointer HSI Speed Dist To Nxt 00 00 08 41 To From Indicator Bug In
26. prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can occur such as in the trunk of a car as permanent damage can result User information such as waypoints and routes are 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 Water Immersion The GPSMAP 96 96C is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7 It can withstand immersion in 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 96 96C Owner s Manual GETTING STARTED gt GETTING STARTED Unit Overview The GPSMAP 96 96C 1s an all in one versatile aviation automotive and marine navigator perfect for air land or water This portable GPS navigator features a 256 color TFT screen a built in basemap Jeppesen aviation database and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn by turn directions Internal antenna 256 Color TET backlit screen 96 96C Owner s Manual 1 GETTING STARTED gt IN OUT Zoom Keys From the Map Page press to zoom in or out ROCKER Key e Move Up Down or Right Left to move through lists highlight fields on screen buttons icons enter data or move the map panning arrow PAGE Key eee Press to cycle through the main pages Press and h
27. questions or would like additional information please refer to our Web site at http www garmin com prop65 IV 96 96C Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the situations may result in injury or property damage United States government which is solely responsible for The GPSMAP 96 96C is designed to provide you with its ren and maintenance The government s system route suggestions It does not reflect road closures or road is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and conditions traffic congestion weather conditions or other performance of all GPS equipment including the GPSMAP factors that may affect safety or timing while driving Use the GPSMAP 96 96C only as a navigational aid Do not attempt to use the GPSMAP 96 96C 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 96 96C Although the GPSMAP 96 96C 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
28. screen Go To button highlighted press ENTER A course is plotted from your L anean nen l present position to the selected destination Comm Identifier Runway Identifier waypoint 16 96 96C Owner s Manual To view usage restrictions for a communication frequency 1 Select Comm with the ROCKER in the top field Use the ROCKER to highlight any frequency with usage restrictions as denoted by an asterisk and press ENTER A Usage Restrictions Page appears describing the restrictions for the selected frequency 2 Toreturn to the Comm information page press ENTER Go To Runway The Go To Runway Page shows identifier runway designations runway layout map traffic pattern direction surface type lighting frequency length width distance and bearing from your current location and airport position latitude longitude Use the third field to change between multiple runway information 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Go To Approach The Go To Approach Page shows identifier approach name final approach fix FAF and missed approach point MAP distance and bearing from your current location and airport position latitude longitude Available approach types include ILS localizer RNAV GPS VOR VOR DME and NDB Approach name final approach fix FAF and missed approach point MAP appear ONLY if the airport has a published approach When viewing information for Runway or Approach use the ROCKER to
29. shown The cursor is placed on a field using the ROCKER to begin data entry or selection of options On Screen Button use the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to select the action Cursor the highlighted area on the screen that can be moved up down left right with the ROCKER to select individual fields Moving the cursor makes a selection begins data entry or scrolls through a list Option Scroll Bar when viewing a list of items too long to z shown on the screen a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list 1s currently shown The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of items in the list To scroll through a list press up or down on the ROCKER On Screen Operating Features 96 96C Owner s Manual 9 Basic OPERATION gt Selecting Options and Entering Data You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96 96C to fit your personal needs This requires movement of the cursor which is identified in this manual as highlighting selecting or choosing an item in a list or a field on the screen Use ENTER and ROCKER to select options enter names and numbers in data fields and start your selections To select an option use the ma a te iow rodds ROKER 0 Edit on Map Options that highlight itand Reverse Route d ress ENTER Select Approach are grayed p Set Fuel Flow out are not to
30. start G for Main Men available Options Menu To select and start an option 1 With any page shown press MENU An Options Menu appears with a list of optional features for that page 2 Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to highlight your selection 10 3 Press ENTER to start the feature If another window appears with more options select the an option and press ENTER again 4 To exit a menu or return to the previous setting press QUIT The QUIT moves backwards through your steps When pressed repeatedly the QUIT returns to the main page you started from Waterworks Park Use the ROCKER to highlight an on screen button and then press ENTER 648 S Curtis St Olathe KS 66061 On Screen Buttons a or Rood 96 96C Owner s Manual To select and start an on screen button Use the ROCKER to highlight the on screen button and press ENTER To enter data in a data field 1 Use the ROCKER highlight the data field and press ENTER to start the field Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters Press right to move to the next character field or press left to move back to the previous character field If there are two lines of data keep pressing right to drop down to the next line To clear the entire data field move the cursor to the left most character field and press left once more on the ROCKER After entering the data press ENTER to confirm
31. the waypoints on the route and indicates the next point on the route Man OverBoard MOB The Man OverBoard MOB feature functional only in the Marine Mode lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations MAN OVERBOARD Do you want to store jond begin navigation to the HOB waypoint Now Yes 30 To start the MOB function 1 Press and hold DIRECT TO gt 2 Select Yes and press ENTER to confirm and begin navigating to the MOB Once a MOB has been started an MOB waypoint with an international MOB symbol is created and the unit begins actively navigating to that point Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point The MOB waypoint is stored in the waypoint list MOB on Waypoints list 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Creating and Using Waypoints Enter Mark key allows you to mark your The Garmin GPSMAP 96 96C stores up to 1 000 present position alphanumeric waypoints with a user defined icon Graphically allows you to define a new comment altitude and depth available for each waypoint position from the Map Page using iene Waypoints can be created using three basic the ROCKER to position the Arrow methods Text Entry allows you to enter a new waypoint s position coordinates manually 27 OCT 05 18 27 49 To mark your present position 1 Press and hold ENTER MARK until the Mark W
32. the Find Menu Information Page Highlight the Go To button 2 Highlight the Crossroads icon and press to navigate to the crossroad ENTER to show the Find Crossroads search Searching for a Point of Interest page You can use the Find Point of Interest feature to locate 3 If your unit has acquired satellite signals the points of interest such as nearby restaurant lodging Region field at the top of the page shows landmark public building and parks However you alia men egion ania g ene Silas must have downloaded MapSource detailed mapping A bp eaten ile Oy PPAR please ae that supports this feature otherwise these options plus matches when finished ee Address and Crossroad options are not available 4 Press MENU to show the options list You can choose a new region clear all or show a list Entertainment of regional cities if you want to search for a city yourself If you select Enable City Filter CEET an enter city field appears on the Crossroads o a Page Highlight the field and press ENTER to Dickinson Theatres show the city list Select a city from the list Pal and press ENTER to insert the city 5 Highlight lt Enter Street 1 gt and follow O E 0 instructions in step 6 on the previous page Find POI Topic List Repeat for lt Enter Street 2 gt 48 96 96C Owner s Manual To find a point of interest 1 Press DIRECT TO gt in Automotive or Marine Modes to show the Find Menu or the Show More option
33. you want to search for and press ENTER to show the page Or If you want to search the entire item database select All Points of Interest Press MENU to select Find By Name Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to enter the name of the location when the list shows a match highlight OK and press ENTER to go a list where you can select the item With the item selected press ENTER to shows the Information Page for that item Recent Finds The Recent Finds Page saves all of your most recent searches on a list that places your last found location at the top of the list When you exceed the number of entries the list can hold the oldest is deleted 86 To return to a recently found item 1 With the Find Menu shown use the ROCKER to highlight the Recent Finds icon and press ENTER to show the Recent Finds List 2 Use the ROCKER to select the list item you want view and press ENTER to show the Information Page for that item Using the Find Item Information Page When you have selected a Find item and pressed ENTER an Information Page shown with detailed information about the item This page contains e A title 1f a waypoint it can be renamed and a map symbol assigned e An information field if a waypoint information you add if a map item an address or other description e Location coordinates if the item is a waypoint e Elevation and depth if a waypoint Direction and distance from current location or the map
34. 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt GPS Accuracy a Status Bar Location 8970 16351 0 i moarn Oi 163510 Cunen At the top of each page a Status Bar provides the ye ES a Pa current status for several unit features that are not otherwise noticeable when operational Satellite Array Sky View System Symbols 01 O03 06 13 14 16 20 25__ __ __ _ Satellite Page Battery Auxiliary Backlight Power Power On Press MENU to view options for Simulator WAAS Track Up North Up Multicolor screen and New Alarm Set USB Location to use the Map Page to establish your orga approximate location Once the receiver has collected information from and is fixed on at least three satellites the unit is Ready to Navigate and you can advance to the Map Page Satellite Status Symbols Acquiring 2 D 3 D Simulating Satellites Navigation Navigation Navigation Navigation Mode Symbols Aviation Automotive Marine Mode Mode Mode 96 96C Owner s Manual 7 Basic OPERATION gt Changing Usage Modes To switch usage modes 1 Press and hold PAGE 2 Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation Automotive or Marine and press ENTER On Screen Messages Whenever a significant event in unit operation occurs an on screen message appears to advise you In many instances a remedy is also provided Pressing ENTER acknowledges and closes the message window You can use the Message Log feature to record those messages for
35. A course is plotted from your present position to the selected destination waypoint 96 96C Owner s Manual Understanding Vectors The Vectors option that appears at the last step of selecting an approach determines how you navigate to the final approach waypoint in the approach Active Approach Page If you select Vectors the GPSMAP 96 96C creates an extension of the final course beyond the final approach waypoint in the database final approach fix FAF The GPSMAP 96 96C provides no guidance to the inbound course The course deviation needle 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt on the graphic HSI remains off center until you are established on this final approach course The Map Page shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line The HSI automatically slews rotate to show the direction to the inbound course On the Active Route or Active Approach Page a Vector to Final symbol appears adjacent to the first approach waypoint If No is selected for the Vectors or the Go to FAF option is selected from the Approach Go To Page the GPSMAP 96 96C creates a straight line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach from wherever you are when you initiate the approach This works much like any other route with course guidance from point to point and a turn usually required as you cross each waypoint 21 Basic OPERATION gt Go To Page Options Menu The available opti
36. CKER to select a symbol group and press ENTER 38 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt 3 Use the ROCKER to select the symbol from the group list and press ENTER when finished To delete a waypoint Highlight the Delete button on the page and press ENTER Find Neorest Select Symbol Change Reference To view the waypoint on the map Highlight the Map button on the page and press ENTER The following options are available by pressing MENU with the Waypoints list shown Find Nearest Find By Name shows nearest waypoints or all waypoints 96 96C Owner s Manual Select Symbol shows only waypoints with the same symbol from the list Change Reference changes the location for which nearest waypoints appear Delete deletes by symbol or all waypoints from the unit NOTE Once a waypoint is deleted from the list it cannot be recovered from the unit It is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using the USB cable and interface software or write them down by hand To delete a waypoint from the Waypoints List if Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to be deleted Press ENTER to show the Information Page for that waypoint Highlight Delete button on the page and press ENTER Confirm the deletion warning by selecting Yes and pressing ENTER 39 Basic OPERATION gt To delete waypoints by symbol Searching for a Waypoint 1 Highlight the waypoint to be dele
37. DBs identifier facility name city state country position latitude longitude and frequency 96 96C Owner s Manual Intersections identifier nearest VOR radial and distance from nearest VOR position latitude longitude and region country ARTCC Arr Route Traffic Control Centers Airspace boundaries Class B Class C Class D Control Zones SUAs and MOAs controlling agency and vertical boundaries FSS Flight Service Stations User Waypoints name symbol position lat lon elevation and comment In Aviation Mode press DIRECT TO gt to show the Go To Page which allows you to select an airport or navaid a recently previously used waypoint or a user created waypoint as your destination When a Go To or route is currently in use pressing DIRECT TO P gt key shows a detailed information page for the active waypoint In Marine or Automotive Mode press DIRECT TO B gt to show the Find menu which allows you to select a destination waypoint 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Also in Marine Mode pressing and holding DIRECT TO gt creates a Man OverBoard waypoint and starts navigating to that point Symbology used for NDBs VORs and airports are consistent with those used on a sectional chart Go To Aviation The Go To Aviation Page shows the Airport identifier CTAF or tower frequency facility name city state country available fuels field elevation distanc
38. Go To and replaces it with the approach waypoints 18 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt To select an approach using the Active To cancel vectors and or an approach from Route Page the Active Route Page 1 Access the Active Route Page and press 1 Access the Active Go To Page and press MENU MENU to open the Options Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to choose Select 2 Highlight Cancel Vectors and press ENTER Approach to navigate directly to the FAF 3 Select an Approach from the window Or 4 Indicate Yes or No in the Vectors window Highlight Cancel Approach or Select Approach and press ENTER to change To cancel vectors and or an approach from PP P g the Go To Approach Page 1 Access the Go To Approach Page 2 Press MENU Highlight Cancel Approach or Cancel Vectors and press ENTER 96 96C Owner s Manual 19 Basic OPERATION gt Go To User and Recent To Go To a recently used waypoint or user created waypoint 1 Press DIRECT TO gt to show the Go To Page Use the ROCKER to highlight the first field Press the ROCKER to the right or left until Recent or User is selected User List for Waypoints 20 Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint from the list From User you can also select the top waypoint name line and then spell out the waypoint name using ENTER and the ROCKER Press ENTER when a waypoint is highlighted With the on screen Go To button highlighted press ENTER
39. ION gt At the bottom of the Information Page are on screen buttons for Go To Map and Save 46 Marine Services Pirate s Cove Marina Lighthouse Marina Pan Sunharbor Marina Pan Panama City Marina Located in Panama City Beach Flo Marine Services List To find Marine Services P Follow the same procedure as above to access the Marine Points Menu and then select the Marine Services icon If the None Found message appears follow the same steps explained previously to show a list of marine services near the location you have selected 3 When the information page for a selected service appears you can highlight each information category and press ENTER to show additional information Searching for an Address The Find Addresses feature allows you to search for an address within the coverage of downloaded detailed mapping data Enter the street number and street name and the Find Feature matches that data with addresses in the map database To find an Address Automotive or Marine Modes 1 Press DIRECT TO B to show the Find Menu 2 Highlight the Addresses icon and press ENTER to show the Addresses page 3 If your unit has a GPS fix the Region field at the top of the page shows your current region and the lt Enter City gt field disappears The city shows with the list of address matches when finished 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt 4 Press MENU to
40. KER to enter the key word to show a list of cities using that word Use the ROCKER to select the city from the list and then press ENTER to show the Information Page for that city With the Information Page showed you can select Go To Map or Save options 96 96C Owner s Manual Searching for an Airport The Find Aviation feature allows you to search for airports provided in the Jeppesen database in your GPSMAP 96 96C To find an airport Aviation mode 1 Press DIRECT TO gt when in Aviation Mode to show the Find Menu select the Aviation icon then press ENTER or press DIRECT TO when in Aviation Mode to show the Aviation Go To Page Find Near Here takes you to lists of map items near the airport Find More takes you to the Find Menu with references near Add To Route your GIG for Main Menu identified by the current location Options Menu Aviation Go To Page Add To Route list of current saved routes Select one or create a new route 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt The Aviation Go To Page shows the first airport on the database list of airports its location communication frequencies elevation type of fuel available and the direction and distance from your current location Airport Aviation Public Apt Aviation Go To Page To search for a specific airport highlight the airport field and use the ROCKER to enter the identification let
41. Location field and press ENTER date and location On screen buttons allow you to to show the New Location options menu and animate the movement of the sun and moon and stop choose from the options shown at a given time date The button to the left animates the sun and moon on the screen The center button animates more rapidly showing the phases of the moon The right button stops animation 1 27 OCT 05 01 38 Current Location _ 06 26 02125 04 09 120 96 96C Owner s Manual Hunt and Fish The Hunt and Fish Tables provide you with a listing of predicted best times for hunting and fishing for a chosen date and location To show hunting and fishing predictions 1 Access the Hunt and Fish Page from the Main Menu The current date and location are shown in the date and location fields at the top of the page 2 To view the predictions for a different date highlight the Date field and press ENTER to show the Number Keypad Current Location O7 508 O9 508 08 20 10 20 01 398 02 39 02 01 03 01 Hunt and Fish Page 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To view the predictions for a different location highlight the Location field and press ENTER to show the New Location options menu Choose Use Map to select a point on the map using the Panning Arrow Then press ENTER to show the table for that location The Location field now states Map Location Choose Use Fi
42. Low the batteries needs to be replaced Basemap Failed Unit Needs Repair there is an internal problem with your unit Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Can t Unlock Maps no applicable unlock code for one or more maps was found All MapSource maps are not accessible Database Error internal problem with the unit Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to have the unit repaired Detail Maps Don t Support Routing maps that are loaded on the data card do not support automatic route calculation 130 Dragging Anchor the distance set in the Anchor Drag Alarm is exceeded Drift Alarm the water depth has changed by the amount entered in the Drift Alarm setup Lost Satellite Reception the unit is unable to receive satellite signals Memory Full unit memory is full no further data can be saved Memory RAM Failed Unit Needs Repair there is an internal problem with your unit Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Memory ROM Failed Unit Needs Repair there is an internal problem with your unit Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced Near Proximity Point you have reached the distance set for a proximity waypoint No Diff GPS Location RTCM 1s selected but the unit is not receiving DGPS data No Roads Near Destination the destination for the road route you tried to calculate 1s not near any roads Select a different destination
43. MENU twice to open the Main Menu below 30 knots the flight entry is saved and a new 2 Highlight the Flights icon using the ROCKER entry is recorded when you depart the airport Touch and press ENTER to open the page and goes or brief stops of less than ten minutes 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight a flight and append to the current flight record rather than start a press ENTER new entry Select any listed item to view additional 4 With OK highlighted press ENTER to return to flight information the Flight Log 001 to KTVK Selected Flight Log _ 0 3 hours 96 96C Owner s Manual 97 Main Menu gt An optional FlightBook software package 1s available to further simplify your flight record keeping For additional detail about FlightBook visit the Garmin Web site at www garmin com aviation Flight Log Options Menu The following options are available by pressing MENU Delete Flight deletes the highlighted flight record from memory Delete All Flights deletes all flight records from memory Timers To open the Timers Page press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Select the Timers icon and press ENTER to show the Timers Page User allows you to set the timer to Count Up or Count Down You can also Reset the timer and turn it Off Enter a time to use when counting up or down to the right Can be used for any application 98 Battery allows you to set the battery useful life timer to Off On or Reset
44. Near Here location present position or Find Item Change Reference p p Set Proximity location Add To Route View Sun And Moon Find Near Here returns you to the Find View Hunt And Fish Menu where you can search for map items near the item defined on the Information Page Waypoint Information Page Options include View Sun and Moon view the Sun and Average Location Moon tables for this item location To use the Find Item Information Page Options Menu 09 DEC 03 10555 1 With an Information Page appears for a Find item press MENU to show the Options Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the an option and press ENTER start 05 28 v O7 248 04 56F 05 28 08 19 88 96 96C Owner s Manual View Hunt and Fish view the Hunt and Fish tables for this item location Refer to page 121 for detailed information about the Hunt and Fish Tables Q9 DEC O3 006 xcellent Day 05 234 06 23 05 45 06 45 e Map Information show the map that the map item originated from Refer to page 129 for information about downloading detailed maps North American City Navigator v5 Overland Park Kansas North American City Navigator 5 0 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt e Change Reference point to a new location on the map Page using the Panning Arrow and press ENTER Set Proximity program an alarm to sound when you are within a specified radius of an item def
45. PSMAP 96 96C always powers up in the position mode with the last known location centered on the map screen 59 Ma n PAGES gt Map rlan Woe ony Ue Marine Mode Options When you press the ROCKER the GPSMAP 96 96C enters cursor mode that pans the cartography to keep the cursor the white pointer panning arrow icon X within the screen When the cursor is active an additional data window appears at the top of the screen to indicate the position range and bearing to the cursor or a selected waypoint or map item Up to four user selectable data fields can be selected to appear on the screen From the Map Page Options each data field can be configured to show any one of the possible data options You can also add an HSI field which replaces two data fields on the page or 60 select Map Only without data fields using the Map Page Options Menu Panning the Map with the Pointer Arrow The Pointer Arrow allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world even outside of your current detail coverage As you pan past the edge of the current map screen the screen actively scrolls to provide continuous map coverage keep in mind that the position icon stays in your present location and can not be visible on the screen when you pan the map P m oa G Position Data GPS Status Window Ready to Navigate 1317 E Sheridan Bridge Ln 0 4 029 a BITE Sher Descrip
46. Pointer and the Course Pointer The Course Pointer which shows how far off you are from your course and how to get on course Also referred to as a CDI Course Deviation Indicator Set Up VNAV Aviation Mode takes you to the VNAV setup page Set Up Page Layout allows you to choose text size and number of data fields Change Data Fields allows you to specify the type of data shown in each data field on the page Refer to the Appendix for data descriptions 70 Active Route Page Whenever you have started a route while in Aviation or Marine Mode the Active Route Page shows each point waypoint or map item of the active route with the point name Course Distance and several other fields of information The current destination point the active point is marked with an arrow icon As you navigate a route the list automatically updates to indicate the next active point first The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 96 96C set in Automotive Mode the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route with the distance to the turn the street name and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival As you navigate a route the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list 96 96C Owner s Manual Active Route Right to Harrison e a 1 17 01 39 4 Left on Harrison St
47. Setup rue Heading allows you to select the reference used in calculating heading information You can select from Auto Mag Var True Grid and User Mag Var Auto Mag Var provides magnetic north heading references that are automatically determined from your current position True provides headings based upon a true north reference Grid provides headings based on 111 Main Menu gt a grid north reference and is used in conjunction with the grid position formats User Mag Var allows you to specify the magnetic variation at your current position and provides magnetic north heading references based upon the variation you enter Enter the magnetic variation of your current position in the Magnetic Variation field if you have selected User Mag Var for the heading WARNING The unit does not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your present position if User Mag Var is selected You must periodically update the magnetic variation as your position changes Failure to update this setting can result in substantial differences between the information shown on your unit and external references such as a magnetic Pointer Welcome Page Setup The Welcome Page Setup Page allows you to insert a message on the Welcome Page the first page to appear when you turn the unit on 112 Welcome Setu il H IPROPERTY OF BOB JONES 878 668 6895 a EEEE TE eee i Show At Power up elcome Messag
48. Setup feature 1 Access the Tones Setup Page 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone and press ENTER to show the options menu Highlight a option and press ENTER As distance to beacon are shown in the bottom of you move down the list each different tone the page sounds Tones Setup The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features Page Sequence Setup The Page Sequence Setup Page allows you to reorder any of the Main Pages or add pages when you press PAGE If you add a page to the sequence it no longer appears in the Main Menu Page Sequence Setup Position Active Route lt Add Page gt Tones Setup Page Page Sequence Setup Page 106 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To move insert or remove a page Routing Setup 1 Access the Page Sequence Setup Page Follow Rood 2 To move a page in the order highlight the Shorter Distance IW page and press ENTER Select Move then move up or down until a position is shown and press ENTER 3 To insert a new page highlight the page you what to insert the new page before and press ENTER Select Insert then choose a page Road 0 F from the list and press ENTER Routing Setup Page 4 To remove a page highlight the page and press ENTER Select Remove and press To Use Routing Setup Options ENTER 1 Access the Routing Setup Page 2 Select th
49. USIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY 135 APPENDIX gt Products sold through online auctions are not eligible for rebates or other special offers from Garmin Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from the original retailer 1s required Garmin will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction To obtain warranty service contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the package The unit should then be sent freight charges prepaid to any Garmin warranty service station A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs 136 Garmin International Inc 1200 E 151st Street Olathe Kansas 66062 U S A Tel 913 397 8200 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 The Garmin GPSMAP 96 96C has no user serviceable parts Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit please take it to an authorized Garmin dealer for repairs The GPSMAP 96 96C is fastened shut with screws Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will vo
50. V Vertical Navigation Setup Page The VNAV Page provides settings for the vertical navigation feature These settings create a three dimensional profile that guides you from your present position and altitude to a final target altitude at a specified location When defined message alerts and data track your progress on the HSI Page 14 10 A VNAV indicator appears as a moving bar VS to Target Altitude depicingtte 398 3561 Vertical Deviation Sue geqHqy from the VNAV oN 6 OX Profile a VNAV on HSI Page 56 navigation tool and should not be used to perform instrument approaches VNAV is only a VFR navigation instrument and is not intended for instrument approaches NOTE The GPSMAP 96 96C is a VFR As you approach the initial descent point the time to vertical navigation field ETV indicates the time to reach the initial descent point The Approaching VNAV Profile message appears one minute prior to the initial descent point The descent angle locks to prevent changes in speed from altering the profile The VNAV feature does not take into account any changes in groundspeed that occur during the transition from level flight to descent or climb The Approaching Target Altitude message appears at 500 ft above the target altitude the time to vertical navigation goes blank and the VNAV indicator disappears from the HSI Page TARGET ALTITUDE DISTANCE TO TARGET AIRPORT 96
51. What is Position Format sessen 125 D Ie is toacsntioineanseapsinianshinlceveunsiicasnemnaiisaens 98 What is WAAS cscsssescsseseseesesenes 126 RCIA FG tiiinanncoinannentinanweds 99 What is Differential GPS DGPS 126 Weight amp Balance ccscscsesseseseseeseees 100 Interfacing the GPSMAP 96 96C 129 Setup sassa Cine AAA Aaa 102 IG aes ci isaeesnsrsdscssseentacisenneraatinsnns 130 Proximity Waypoints RE E E E T 113 Data Field Options ccscssssesesesseeseees 132 PG PIANTE seu sriissicadpsnnsisenindpaasnidunniininsa sian 114 License Agreement and Warranty 134 Alarm Clock 0 er E ror T 115 Declaration of Conformity DoC 137 Nav Sonar Alarms Page ccsssssssseees 116 PS O 138 alee N E A 118 Stopwatch ccscseeeees inne PETET 118 Sun and M hssonsaanannianna 120 Hunt and Fish vesisnticsniiseinsnntestnssoresanrsatznenrnsnasns 121 KEES aED anaiak 122 96 96C Owner s Manual iii INTRODUCTION gt Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of situations could result in an accident or collision the GPSMAP 96 96C while driving and use voice prompts resulting in death or serious injury when possible Do not enter destinations change settings When installing the GPSMAP 96 96C in a vehicle place or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s the unit securely s
52. aaaraninsannnananinasianassaniniannsa nanas v Navigating in Automotive Mode 28 Caring for the GPSMAP 96 96C 0 00 vi sn ge ar ae ssateeaneeeatesseesans i Sac ahah aa a Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 38 7 a alee eae Searching for a Waypoint sessetscsssaccsssrsnea 40 a E E A Creating and Using a Route cccsee 49 Adjusting the Backlight and Contrast 4 Navigating a Route 51 Basic Operation ccccsscssssssseseessesseees 5 Main PageS asssssessssunsnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnns Turning On the GPSMAP 96 96C 5 en P age Initializing the GPSMAP 96 96C 08 6 The HSI Page soecsccssssssssessrsnsstiessninensene 67 Status Bar E E 7 The Pointer Page sesssscsssesssessssssssssessseesse 68 sg a j Active Route Page sccsscsscssessssesseeees 70 ace thie rnc eerie 3 Position Data Page 73 How to Operate Unit Features c s0ee 8 The Map Setup Page 74 Selecting Options and Entering Data 10 Obstacle Data 79 Using Additional Map Data s sce 12 The Highway Page ee 39 li 96 96C Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt MAN TEM casa 83 PODEN ID opn 123 i PEENE EEPE EERE A EEE 84 SpeCiNCaAtONS siciuinieineninnssineneniimana 123 Tracks sasan E EE T ENT A E AE 90 PCC SONOS asassesoninsninnnsusansnnunanannsunnnsnannasaiaas 124 E6B Flight Computer eee er ror tt 94 What are Map Datums Pee cree rr TT 125 Fe aE s IAEN E AA AT 97
53. al stage with a goal of providing reliable signals with an accuracy of 7 meters 21 22 ft both horizontally and vertically 95 of the time Current tests have shown the actual accuracy to be on the order of 2 3 meters For more information Go To http gps faa gov Programs WAAS waas htm What is Differential GPS DGPS The U S and Canadian governments among others have set up Differential GPS DGPS stations to transmit correction signals They are operational in coastal areas and on many navigable river systems The DGPS system is available for use without fee 126 In addition to compensating for errors in position these corrections signals can also correct for deliberate degradation of the accuracy of GPS by the U S Department of Defense under their Selective Availability SA program Refer to the U S Coast Guard s web site http www navcen uscg gov for locations and the status of the differential sites Using DGPS requires additional equipment it LIST Location Setup _ Location Setup Page Position Format List with Loran TD selected 96 96C Owner s Manual To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu 1 Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu then press again to show the Setup Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Location icon and press ENTER to show the Location Setup Page 2 Highlight the Position Format field and press ENTER to show the format list 3 Highlight Loran TD pres
54. art the route With the Options Menu shown highlight Activate and press ENTER Route GARDNER CLEVELAND waypoint Course F Gardner Stone le Total 118 Route Detail Page 96 96C Owner s Manual To edit the route on the map 1 With the Options Menu shown highlight the Edit on Map option and press ENTER to show the route on the map Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to select a route waypoint on the map 2 Press ENTER to show the options for editing that waypoint You can Review Remove move to the Next waypoint and Add Turns by creating new waypoints on the map To reverse the route With the Options Menu shown highlight the Reverse Route option and press ENTER To select an approach Aviation Mode only With the Options Menu shown highlight Select Approach to show options for the destination airport 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt To set speed and fuel flow With the Options Menu shown select the Set Speed and Fuel option and press ENTER to show the Set Fuel Flow option To modify a waypoint on a Route Detail Page Select the waypoint from the list of waypoints and press ENTER to access the Route Waypoint Options Menu You can Review the information page for the waypoint Insert a new waypoint ahead of the selected waypoint Remove the selected waypoint Change it to another waypoint and Move it in the list order 55 Basic OPERATION gt VNA
55. aved Routes Page press MENU to show the Options Menu Highlight the New To set up the route leg transition for Route option and press ENTER to show the routes New Route Page 1 From the Saved Routes Page press MENU to show the Options Menu 2 Highlight the Set Up Routes option and press ENTER to show the Route Leg Transition Set Up Page To copy a route Highlight the Copy Route option and press ENTER The copied route show and is named the same but followed by a numeral 1 Delete Route Delete All Routes Set Up Routes MENU for Malr Menu Saved Routes Options 96 96C Owner s Manual 53 Basic OPERATION gt 3 Highlight the Route Leg Transition field and press ENTER to show the list of options Select Auto Manual or Distance These settings control manner in which the route advances to the next leg Auto i Auto Haonual Distance Using the Route Detail Page Options To start the route With the Options Menu shown highlight Activate and press ENTER To edit the route on the map 1 With the Options Menu shown highlight the Edit on Map option and press ENTER to show the route on the map Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to select a route waypoint on the map 54 2 Press ENTER to show the options for editing that waypoint You can Review Remove or move to the Next waypoint and Add Turns by creating new waypoints on the map Using the Route Detail Page Options To st
56. aypoint aypoint Locati Find Nearest allows you to list only those a Ear on ne waypoints near your current location ane Select Symbol allows you to search for onl r i Searching for a City those waypoints of a specific type Change Reference allows you to use the Panning Arrow to select a point on the map other than your current location 4 A waypoint information page can be viewed by pressing ENTER The data can be edited or select Go To to navigate to a waypoint The Find Cities feature allows you to search for any city listed in the mapping database either in the basemap or from downloaded detailed mapping data 96 96C Owner s Manual 41 Basic OPERATION gt To find a city k 42 Use the ROCKER to select the Cities option and press ENTER to show the find by Nearest list of cities Use the Options Menu to find a city By Name by entering a key word for Nearest Containing use Select Map to select a different map to search from or to Chance Reference from your current location using the Map Pointer to find cities nearest a new location on the map Americas Highway Base Map N 228 Find Cities List If using find By Name begin spelling the name of the city by using the ROCKER When you have entered enough characters to define the name a match list appears If you are using find By Nearest scroll through the list to find the city you want If using Nearest Containing use the ROC
57. aypoint Page appears then release it You see a default three digit name and symbol for the new waypoint 2 To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol use the ROCKER to highlight OK and press ENTER To change the any information on the Mark Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering and confirming your changes highlight OK and press ENTER Mark Waypoint Page 96 96C Owner s Manual 31 Basic OPERATION gt Creating Waypoints Graphically Waypoints can also be quickly created with the Map Page Arrow When you move the cursor over a map item you see a highlighted description of that item The GPSMAP 96 96C uses the map item text shown on the cartography as the default name and symbol for the new waypoint 27 OCT 05 18 27 49 N 38 51 390 W094 47 947 1217 i 144 To create a new waypoint using the Map Page 1 Press PAGE until the Map Page appears 2 Use the ROCKER to move the Arrow to a map point or map feature 32 Press and quickly release ENTER to capture the map point Pressing and holding ENTER marks your present position not the map Panning Arrow s location If you have highlighted a map feature an information page is shown after you press ENTER Use the ROCKER to highlight Save and press ENTER to save the item as a waypoint The Waypoint Page appears To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol highligh
58. brightness level selector nglish System Setup Page iamond and Options re tays On O07 Display Setup Page 96 96C Owner s Manual 103 Main Menu gt Interface Setup GARMIN DGPS the proprietary format used with The Interface Setup Page allows you to control the a Garmin differential beacon receiver e g GBR 21 input output format used when connecting your unit Provides for tuning of the beacon receiver directly to a computer external NMEA devices and a DGPS from the GPSMAP 96 96C beacon receiver using a USB or Serial Port Cable Interface Setup Not Connected Not Connected GARMIN x 800 Scan l Data Format Page for Interface Setup Page GARMIN DGPS The following settings are available Aviation In the proprietary format used for connection to a Garmin panel mounted GPS receiver Allows Go To or route selection on the panel mount to be automatically show on the GPSMAP 96 96C NMEA In NMEA Out supports input and output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3 01 data GARMIN the proprietary format used to exchange waypoint route track log and MapSource data with a PC 104 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Text Out allows ASCII text output of location and NOTE When the USB cable is connected velocity information No input A to the GPSMAP 96 96C it is automatically detected and communicates only in Garmin Format When the USB is connected Garmin format does not communicate
59. cified drift distance Place a check mark to turn this alarm on and then enter a distance 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Sonar Alarms Shallow Water sets alarms to sound when you enter an area of water that 1s too shallow Select On and then enter a specific distance You must be receiving sonar NMEA data for this function to work Deep Water sets alarms to sound when you enter an area of water that is too deep Select On and then enter a specific distance You must be receiving sonar NMEA data for this function to work Speed Filter sets the Time Between Readings to Off Auto or User 1 een readings Auto User Sonar Alarms Page Vis Main Menu gt Calculator Stopwatch The Calculator Feature allows you to use your This feature allows you to use the GPSMAP 96 96C GPSMAP 96 96C as a calculator You can select either as a stopwatch which includes a lap timer You can a Standard or Scientific calculator and you can choose choose to have the unit record the lap time based on from degrees or radians using the Options Menu distance To use the Calculator Stopwatch i 1 Access the Calculator from the Main Menu i Lap fae 2 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to operate ast La 0 00 00 the calculator Ime 00 00 00 Total Lap Avg Lap 00 00 00 Stopwatch Page To start the stopwatch Use the ROCKER to highlight the Start field and press ENTER To stop the stopwatch Use the ROCKER to highli
60. d more track points you need to clear the track log and turn track recording on Track Memory Full no more track data can be stored Delete the old track data to store the new data Track Truncated a complete uploaded track will not fit in memory The oldest track log points have been deleted Transfer Complete data transfer was completed USB Connected the USB cable was recently plugged in User Timer Expired the Timer Alarm value has counted down to zero VNAV Cancelled VNAV function has been cancelled due to a change in the active route Waypoint Already Exists a waypoint with the same name already exists Waypoint Memory Full the unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints 131 APPENDIX gt Data Field Options The following list provides a brief description of each data field option Some of these options are supported only by devices interfaced to your GPSMAP 96 96C Accuracy the current accuracy of your GPS determined location Altitude the current altitude you are at Battery Timer the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged Bearing the compass direction from your current location to a destination Course the your path of travel from your starting location to a destination Course to Steer the recommended direction to steer in order to reduce cross track error and return to the course line Showed as Steer Cross Track the distance you are off y
61. d to a specific map datum Every chart has a map datum reference and the GPSMAP 96 96C can be set to match most of those commonly used If you are navigating and comparing the GPS coordinates to a map chart or other reference the map datum in the GPS unit should be set to the same datum as the map or chart to ensure the most accurate navigation 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt What is Position Format Your current location can be viewed on the GPS in the form of coordinates Since different maps and charts use different location formats Garmin GPS units allow you to choose the correct coordinate system for the type of map you are using The most common format is latitude and longitude which is utilized by all Garmin units On most models you can choose to change the position format to use with other coordinate systems UTM UPS Universal Transverse Mercator Universal Polar Stereographic are easy to use metric grids that are found on most USGS topographic quadrangle maps Several other grids including a user definable grid for the advanced user can also be selected 125 APPENDIX gt What is WAAS The Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS is an F A A funded project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal It is a space based system that broadcasts integrity information and correction data as determined by ground reference stations see DGPS below At this time the system 1s still in the development
62. dicator Data Fields Compass Ring Course Pointer HSI Page CDI Scale To show the HSI Page in Aviation Mode While in Aviation Mode use PAGE to show the HSI Page The graphic on the HSI Page depicts the course to your destination or to the next waypoint in a route 96 96C Owner s Manual Ma n PAGES gt current ground track off course error and a To From indicator The rotating compass ring indicates your current ground track read at the top of the ring The course pointer or course deviation pointer indicate the your course and the distance you are off course A bug indicator provides course to steer information guiding you to the destination if you are off course The course deviation scale appears behind the course deviation pointer If you stray off course the pointer indicates how far off course you are To get back on course steer toward the pointer The course deviation scale is adjustable for 25 1 25 or 5 0 nautical mile statute mile kilometer full scale deflection The default setting is 1 25 This is adjusted using the IN and OUT keys As you reach your destination the To From Indicator at the center of the HSI indicates waypoint passage The four data fields at the top of the page are user configurable by accessing the Change Data Fields option from the HSI Page Options Menu For definitions of available data field options refer to the Appendix 67 Ma n PAGES gt The Pointer Page
63. e a To setup the Welcome Page 1 2 Access the Welcome Page Setup Page Press ENTER to highlight the first character space of the message block Use the ROCKER to select and enter text When completed press ENTER and then QUIT to close Turn you unit Off and then On again to view your Welcome Page message You can edit the message by following steps 1 through 3 again 96 96C Owner s Manual Proximity Waypoints The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous Proximity Waypoints Proximity Waypoints List To use the Proximity Waypoint feature 1 Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the Main Menu by highlighting the Proximity icon and pressing ENTER 2 With the Name field highlighted press ENTER to show the Find Menu See page 84 for details on using the Find Feature 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points in the Find Menu and press ENTER to show the Information Page for that item Highlight the Use button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to place the point in the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page Use the ROCKER to highlight the Radius field if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile Highlight the Proximity Alarms chec
64. e Guidance Method and choose The Routing Setup P I t T Prompted if you want to be asked to a method ee Follow Road or Off Road each time a how the routing functions behave There are setup roiteis cdciated Ohenice the dhosen and option menus for route creation and methods of method always is used for navigation navigation 3 Routing Setup lf you chose Follow Road a field offers a similar choice of Prompted Faster Time or Shorter Distance 96 96C Owner s Manual 107 Main Menu gt Follow Road Options Airspace Alarms Setup Page You can select and start the following airspace alarms Better Route F Class B CTA Class C TMA Towers Cntrl Zones z Restricted Area MOAs Mode C Veils Other SUAs ar Motorcycle a enables and disables the alarms Select On to enable or Off to disable Altitude Buffer sets the buffer for the altitude alarm Highlight and press ENTER to enter a different value Follow Road Options Airspace Alarm Setup 4 If you want the Next Turn Preview Page to show just before each turn on the route select On from the Next Turn field 5 When using the Follow Road guidance method select the Follow Road Options on screen button and press ENTER to choose from a page of options w c Clas RESI MOA Mod Wine 108 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To set an alarm 3 Highlight the Time Zone field and press 1 Access the Setup page ENTER to choose the correct zone fo
65. e and bearing from your current location and airport position latitude longitude Airport Aviation l Public Apt KARA lt LOGAN CO LINCOLN IL GR LKS USA Options List Aviation Mode Go To Page 15 Basic OPERATION gt To Go To an airport or navaid Go To Comm 1 Press DIRECT TO B to show the Go To The Go To Comm Page contains identifier frequency Page If Aviation is not highlighted press the and frequency type Available frequency types are ROCKER until the top field is highlighted ATIS Pre taxi Clearance Ground Tower Unicom Press the ROCKER right or left until Aviation is Multicom AWOS ASOS Departure Approach selected p Arrival Class B Class C Class D TMA CTA and 2 Use the ROCKER to enter the airport facility TRSA name intersection VOR or NDB Press up and down to change the highlighted character As you view frequencies for various airports some and to move to the next character field As you appear with an asterisk This denotes a frequency scroll through the characters the GPSMAP with usage restrictions 96 96C shows any 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 listing the entries Use en the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select a l Hen waypoint from the duplicate list 128 251 3 Press ENTER when the waypoint is shown 4 With the on
66. e for the 4 Left to 1 35 N ue 20 02 43 3 Highlight a route and from the Saved Routes T Exit 222A right list and press MENU to show the options M n menu Select Activate and press ENTER to begin navigation and to show the route on the I e at a 3 Map Page List of Turns for an Active Route using the Follow Roads option 4 Left to 1 355 5 The Preview Page show the turn and guidance 1 1 01 38 text and a small field at the bottom showing a i the turn number in sequence and total turns in 55 05 43 the route To scroll through all turn previews pa ai move the ROCKER up or down To exit press 43 2 59 25 QUIT Active Route Page 6 To stop navigating select Stop Navigation from the Map or Pointer Page and press 4 To view the list of turns on the route press ENTER PAGE to show the Active Route Page The view any individual turn on the list use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER 52 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Route Options for all operating modes To delete a route or all routes To start a route 1 From the Saved Routes Page press MENU From the Saved Routes Page press MENU to 2 To clear a highlighted route or the saved routes show the Options Menu Highlight the Active list select Delete Route or Delete All Routes Route option and press ENTER and press ENTER A prompt shows asking Do you really want to delete Select Yes To create a new route and press ENTER From the S
67. e information 1 When an airspace alert had been provided press and hold DIRECT TO gt to show the Nearest Pages and the airspace information If you are already viewing the Nearest Pages use the ROCKER to select the Airspace category 2 Use the ROCKER to select the airspace alert entry on the page then press ENTER An information page opens showing the controlling agency status and floor ceiling limits 3 To show a communication frequency for the airspace select the on screen Frequencies button and press ENTER 4 To return to the Nearest Pages select the on screen OK button and press ENTER 28 Navigating in Automotive Mode Auto Routing 1s a feature that makes it simple to navigate to a destination when in Automotive Mode You can select a destination point from the Find Menu and press ENTER to show the Information Page for that item Highlight the on screen Go To button at the bottom of the page and press ENTER to begin the Auto Routing process from your current location to the destination You can select Faster Time Shorter Distance or Off Road option windows show on the Map Page Select and option and the unit calculates the route When complete the Map Page shows a bold magenta gray for the GPSMAP 96 line overlaying the roads 96 96C Owner s Manual on your route A guidance message shows at the top of the page with directions to the first turn on the route As you approach each turn a tone sou
68. e navigation in Simulator Mode New Location or Main Meny Start Simulator Option WARNING Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode the GPS receiver is turned off Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars or navigation shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals or route navigation 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt To put the unit into Simulator Mode using To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the Main Menu the Satellite Page 1 Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu 1 Press the PAGE repeatedly until the Satellite 2 Highlight the Setup icon and press ENTER to Page is shown show the Setup Menu 2 Press MENU to open the Options Menu 3 Highlight the System icon and press ENTER 3 Highlight Start Simulator and press ENTER to show the System Setup Page 4 On the System Setup Page highlight the GPS field and press ENTER 5 Select Simulator and press ENTER Press QUIT to return to your previous page a Simulating GPS To enter a New Location oe 1 From the GPS Options Menu select New Xs Location 2 Select Use Map or Identifier and press ENTER 0111 14 16 20 22 25 30 96 96C Owner s Manual 13 Basic OPERATION gt To find an aviation destination and simulate navigation in Aviation Mode 1 Press up on the ROCKER to increase the simulated speed The aircraft symb
69. e top field to show the airport data 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt 4 Press QUIT to return to the Nearest Pages Setting Airport Criteria You can also highlight any one of the on From the Nearest Airport selection an options screen buttons to perform that action suchas window allows you to filter out airports that do not pelea Map OGOTO meet a defined criteria This allows you to only show To select a nearby waypoint as your airports with a surface type and sufficient runway destination length 1 Show the nearest pages and select a category 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint press DIRECT TO P gt highlight Go To and press ENTER D Tas To enter airport criteria Aviation E 1 Press and hold DIRECT TO P gt and select K 4 Public Apt the Airport category BALDHIN CITY K 2 Press MENU to show the Options Menu Set Airport Criteria appears then press ENTER The current settings for runway surface and minimum runway length appears 263 18 Di ki i a Hor Only dL Go To page for selected Minimum Length Airport 01000 96 96C Owner s Manual 25 Basic OPERATION gt 3 With the runway surface field highlighted Viewing Communication Frequencies press ENTER Use the ROCKER to select the The Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service surface type and press ENTER station FSS and air route traffic control center 4 Highlight the minimum runway length f
70. eck mark in the box To remove the check mark repeat this To access the Alarms Tab of the Main process Menu oo ao 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Navigation os 2 Highlight the Nav Sonar Alarms icon and press ENTER to show these pages To cycle between the pages press the ROCKER left or right When an alarm is started the alarm message appears on the screen and the unit emits five 5 beeps When you select an alarm to be persistent the alarm message appears on the screen and the unit beeps until Navigation Alarms Page you press ENTER to acknowledge the alarm 116 96 96C Owner s Manual Nav Navigation Alarms Next Turn sets an alarm to indicate next turn in route Select Off for no Next Turn alarm Select Dist to enter a specific distance Select Time to enter a specific time before the turn for the alarm to go off Select Auto for the unit to provide a Next Turn alarm at its discretion Arrival sets an alarm to sound when you are a specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint Select Off for no Arrival alarm Select Dist to enter a specific distance Select Time to enter a specific time before the destination for the alarm to go off Select Auto for the unit to provide an Arrival alarm at its discretion Off Course sets an alarm to sound when you are off course Place a check mark in the box then enter a distance Anchor Drag sets an alarm to sound when you have exceeded a spe
71. edium or Large The Airport Text Map Setup Page Aviation Navigation Zoom Setup Use the Avtn Nav Zoom Page to determine the map scale at which various aviation navigation features shown You can set it to Auto or select a value from The Aviation Navigation Zoom Setup 96 96C Owner s Manual Aviation Navigation Text Setup Use the Avtn Nav Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of aviation navigation features on the Map Page You can select from Small Medium or Large The Aviation Navigation Text Map Marine Setup The Marine Settings Page is used to control the screen of marine chart items when using downloaded marine charts i e MapSource BlueChart marine mapping data The Marine Settings Map Setup Page 96 96C Owner s Manual MAIN PAGES gt Obstacle Data Obstacle on the map Page are shown in red yellow and gray and dark gray light gray and white for the GPSMAP 96C and GPSMAP 96 respectively References to obstacle icon gray tones for GPSMAP 96 units are in parentheses for this section Standard aeronautical chart symbols are used for lighted or unlighted obstacles above and below 1000 ft Above Ground Level AGL Upcoming obstacles as you approach them are marked by an X symbol T A FX Lighted Obstruction 1000 ft AGL and higher A A A Unlighted Obstruction 1000 ft AGL and higher FAN FA FA Lighted Obstruction below 1000 ft AGL d a a Unlighted Obstructi
72. er or an experienced radio TV technician for help The GPSMAP 96 96C does not contain any user serviceable parts Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin service center Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15 regulations Declaration of Conformity DoC Hereby Garmin declares that the GPSMAP 96 96C is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 S EC To view the full Declaration of Conformity see the Garmin Web site for your Garmin product www garmin com products gpsmap96 or www garmin com products gpsmap96c Click Manuals and then select the Declaration of Conformity link 137 Accessories 124 Active Route Page 70 Options Menu 72 Add Waypoint 72 Aircraft Profile 99 Airport 14 Airport Criteria 25 Airspace 24 Airspace Alarms 108 Airspace Information 27 28 62 Alarm Clock 115 Anchor Drag 117 Append Route 36 37 Approach 16 18 19 72 ARTCC 15 23 24 AutoLocate 5 Automotive Mode 15 23 64 67 68 70 Automotive mode 59 Aviation Mode 15 24 58 59 ANER Aviation Setup 76 138 Backlight 4 Batteries 3 C Calculator 118 Cautions v Cities 23 Cleaning vi Communication Frequen cies 27 Compass Page 82 Options Menu 69 Contact Garmin 135 Create Waypoint 34 Waypoints 33 Current Route Page 72 Cursor 9 Mode 59 D Da
73. er waypoint explained on ER page 38 then highlight OK and press ENTER Boo T2 to save D meyme E6B Flight Computer E6B Flight Computer The E6B Flight Computer in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude True Airspeed and Winds Aloft Head Wind Tail Wind Wind From and Wind Speed based upon information you enter Indicated Altitude required entry for density altitude true airspeed calculation Enter the aircraft s altimeter reading Calibrated Airspeed trequired entry for density altitude true airspeed calculation Enter the aircraft s airspeed indicator reading To open the E6B Page of the Main Menu 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu 2 Highlight the E6B icon from the vertical list of tabs using ROCKER and press ENTER to Baro Pressure required entry for density altitude show the setup page true airspeed calculation Use current altimeter setting barometric pressure 94 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Total Air Temperature trequired entry for To calculate true airspeed and density density altitude true airspeed calculation Total altitude Air Temperature TAT is the temperature of the air 1 From the E6B Page use the ROCKER to including the heating effect caused by speed highlight the Indicated Altitude field at the top of the page and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter Press ENTER when finished 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the Calib
74. es or 12 V Adapter Cable or up to 36 VDC external power Battery Life GPSMAP 96 Up to 25 hours typical use GPSMAP 96C Up to 40 hours typical use Specifications subject to change without notice 1 The temperature rating of the GPSMAP 96 96C may exceed the usable range of some batteries Some batteries can rupture at high temperatures 2 Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U S DoD imposed Selective Availability SA Program 3 With optional Garmin GBR 21 Beacon Receiver input 4 Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as the temperature decreases Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPSMAP 96 96C in below freezing conditions Extensive use of screen backlighting and audible tones significantly reduce battery life 123 APPENDIX gt Accessories Carry Lanyard provides convenient method for carrying the unit USB PC Interface Cable provides connection to a PC for data transfer Also includes MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager CD ROM with USB Drivers Yoke Mount Kit provides convenient placement in an aircraft Cigarette Lighter Adapter provides auxiliary power from an automobile cigarette lighter Not shown GA 27C Remote GPS Antenna allows enhanced satellite acquisition Includes suction and magnetic mount options MapSource CD ROMs allows transfer of detailed map data Serial Port PC Interface Cable with AC Power provides connecti
75. f tabs along the top of the page Refer to the Appendix of this guide for more information about location formats and map datum Also visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at http www nima mil for more information on grids and datum Position Format changes the coordinate system in which a given position reading is shown You should only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or wish to use a format you are familiar with The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees minutes and thousandths of a minute hddd mm mmm For additional information on Loran TD setup see the Appendix 96 96C Owner s Manual Location Setup rue Map Datum allows you to manually select the datum reference used to determine a given position The default setting is WGS 84 The unit automatically chooses the best datum depending upon your chosen position format Datums are used to describe geographic positions for surveying mapping and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit Although over 100 datums are available as listed in the Appendix you should only change the datum if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different datum 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt WARNING Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors When in doubt use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance Location
76. from the Aviation Go To Page Or Select the Find icon from the Main Menu 2 Highlight a Points of Interest icon and press ENTER to show the list of nearest points 3 Press MENU to choose from search options or choose Select Category to narrow your search 4 Highlight am item from the list and then press ENTER to show the Information Page for that item If you are searching for a restaurant that is part of a national chain only the nearest restaurant to your location is shown when you search using the Find Nearest method If you search using the By Name method then all of the locations for that chain in the mapping database is shown with the closest to your current location listed first 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Creating and Using a Route Route navigation allows you to create a sequence of intermediate waypoints which lead you to your final destination The GPSMAP 96 96C stores 50 routes each with up to 250 waypoints each A route can be created and modified from the Routes Page and waypoints can be added to a route from the Aviation Go To Page or Find Menu More complex routes can be created using a PC and MapSource programs and then transferred to the unit memory Indicates Active Route Saved Routes List 49 Basic OPERATION gt To create a route 1 Access the Routes Page from the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the New button and press ENTER to show the ro
77. ght the Stop field and press ENTER 118 96 96C Owner s Manual To use the lap feature With the stopwatch running use the ROCKER to highlight the Lap field and press ENTER To reset the stopwatch With the stopwatch stopped use the ROCKER to highlight the Reset field and press ENTER To time lap by distance Use the ROCKER to highlight the Options Menu and press ENTER Choose Lap by Distance and press ENTER To return to Lap by Button Press repeat these same steps Setting Lap By Distance 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To set a lap distance value 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Options Menu and press ENTER Choose Set Lap Distance and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the field you wish to change and press ENTER Enter the new value and press ENTER When finished highlight OK and press ENTER 119 Main Menu gt Sun and Moon To show sun and moon positions 1 Access the Sun and Moon Page from the Main Menu 2 To view the predictions for a different date and time highlight those fields and press ENTER to show the Number Keypad The Sun and Moon Tables provide you with a graphic depiction of the sun and moon relative to the Earth Sun and moon positions can be shown for any time date and location The Sun and Moon Page also shows sunrise sunset 3 To view the predictions for a different location moonrise and moonset times for the selected time highlight the
78. h a method for e Nav Sonar Alarms This feature allows you searching for Waypoints Airports Cities and Exits to select from a variety of navigation alarms for which are included in the GPSMAP 96 96C basemap aviation and maritime use and Jeppesen database You can also find a Waypoint Calculator A standard or scientific calculator YOY have saved If you have downloaded Garmin for measurement conversions etc MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail you can search for and find Points of Interest Addresses and Intersections If you download BlueChart data you can find Marine Points such phases and sun and moon location for any given a Wrecks and Obstructions NAVAIDS and date and time Anchorages If this additional data is not loaded these Hunt amp Fish A table of time frames for best options are not available hunting and fishing opportunities for any given location and date Stopwatch A multi featured stopwatch Sun amp Moon Sunrise and sunset times moon e Message Log Allows you to view a list of ia A Find Nearest Select Symbol messages received This feature also includes Change Reference filters to exclude messages by type ee eens pl 4 or e Highway A useful graphic perspective with L Options All POI Addresses Menu for configurable data fields for navigating a route Waypoints Crossroads Shopping Find Menu 84 96 96C Owner s Manual Searching for a map
79. hanges or improvements Visit the Garmin Web site www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other Garmin products Garmin is a trademark of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries GPSMAP AutoLocate TracBack BlueChart and MapSource are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin March 2007 Part Number 190 00420 00 Rev C Printed in Taiwan INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP 96 96C an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS full featured mapping and navigation for aviation marine and automotive applications 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 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 in detail This manual is organized into the following chapters The Introduction contains the Table of Contents The Getting Started section provides information such as an overview of the unit features and how to turn on and adjust the backlight 96 96C Owner s Manual INTRODUCTION gt The Basic Operation section provides you with informa
80. hat you have accepted the responsibilities and risks associated with using these devices Basic OPERATION gt Initializing the GPSMAP 96 96C As soon as you turn the GPSMAP 96 96C on it begins searching for satellites in your area and should acquire a fix within a few minutes When you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages the Satellite Page appears At the top of the screen the unit shows the status as Acquiring Satellites A sky view array depicting the approximate location of overhead satellites is shown in the center of the page When a signal of sufficient strength is received the satellite is identified by its assigned number The sky view represents a theoretical dome directly over your current location with a pointer to indicate orientation While viewing the Satellite Page a signal strength bar for each satellite the unit is trying to acquire appears at the bottom of the screen with the satellite numbers shown below each bar Satellite Status Field Options Menu 03 0613 14 16 20 03 06 13 b Pl estore Satellite Page The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages e No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the indicated satellites and 1s collecting data Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellites are ready for use 96
81. highlight the runway designation or approach name and press ENTER Then press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through available runways approaches Press Enter to view additional information for a runway approach 17 Basic OPERATION gt Select Approach 2 NOTE When using a route and on the final leg The Select Approach option replaces a destination of the route to the destination airport the Select airport with the sequence of waypoints for the Approach option allows you to quickly retrieve selected approach Keep in mind that the airport must and select available approaches This option have a published approach GPS RNAV VOR NDB overrides your current route The original route localizer or ILS and only the final course segment E sul vans parse Sheep gle ronin O h point of provided in the Jeppesen database are for LO nate Ode OSE Oden CHIC monitoring purposes only The GPSMAP 96 96C the published approach is available in the is not an IFR approved instrument and should GPSMAP 96 96C not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument conditions To select an approach using the Go To page RAE 1 Press DIRECT TO to show the Go To Page 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight Approach 3 Use the ROCKER to select the approach from the third field and press ENTER Approach 4 Use the ROCKER to select Vectors or FAF Identifier and press ENTER The GPSMAP 96 96C removes the destination airport from the
82. holding PAGE The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by pressing PAGE to go forward and QUIT to reverse Each page also has an Options Menu that allows you to customize each in all three modes to your preferences and select features that relate to that page To view the A Menu for a page press MENU Next Pointer Fea od Fuel Timer 00 ete 00 00 0 Satellite Location 8970 16351 0 16 To WY 49238 6 of Timer 1 of Day 00 N 034 a7 330 From Johnson Co Executive KOC gt 2 9 276 Satellite Page Position Page Map Page 58 Aviation Mode features five main pages Satellite Page Position Page Map Page HSI Page and Active Route Go To 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 The Aviation Mode 1s the default mode for the GPSMAP 96 96C This guide first addresses each page such as the Map Page as shown in the Aviation Mode The guide then describes the page shown in Marine and Automotive Mode if major differences exist Marine Mode features five main pages the Satellite Position Map Pointer and Active Route Pages The Active Route Page appears with a list of route waypoints if you are navigating Active Route Highway KOJC K Speed 4 To Next k 30 8 1290 nome ia ETE To Nxt 29T 114 348i Active Route Highway Page Go To Page
83. icon Highlight an icon and press ENTER to view that setup page The setup pages are arranged with features and data fields that can be changed to meet your requirements To access the Setup Menu 1 From the Main Menu select the Setup icon and press ENTER 2 With the Setup Menu shown select the feature you want to modify and press ENTER 102 System Setup The System Setup Page allows you to choose from three modes of GPS operation enable disable WAAS designate battery type choose an on screen text language and choose what happens when the GPSMAP 96 96C is disconnected from an external power source Display rf Page Seq Routing Setup Menu 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To change a System Setup feature Display Setup 1 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select The Display Setup Page allows you to select a screen the feature field and setup options display color scheme for day and night viewing 2 With an option for a field highlighted press You can set the backlight timeout and the level of ENTER to select To view the software version brightness which can significantly save on battery press MENU and select Software Version power es To change a System Setup feature pelea 7 1 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to select Normal r the feature field and setup options menus Disabled 2 With an option for a feature field highlighted Gis press ENTER to select Use the ROCKER to slide the
84. id your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment 96 96C Owner s Manual FCC Compliance The GPSMAP 96 96C complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE These limits are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than outdoor requirements Operation of this device is subject to the following conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and may cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the deal
85. ield ARTCC points of communication The closest and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to enter communication point along with frequency s the minimum acceptable runway length Press bearing to and distance is shown first with EASI additional points available when selected For duplex NOTE Use caution when changing the nearest operation the corresponding VOR is listed by airport criteria In an emergency a short runway identifier and the transmit and receive frequencies are is still typically preferable to an off field landing denoted by a TX and RX respectively If you set the runway length too high or exclude many runway surfaces you may not be alerted to a nearby airport that otherwise would be listed FSS Station BECOLUMBIA Any shows any runway regardless of surface type COLUMBIA From Current Location 18r Hard Only shows only runways with a concrete SE asphalt or similar surface 122 15 Hard or Soft shows all runways except water Remote WOR landing facilities Water Only shows only water landing facilities Communications Frequencies Page Minimum Runway Length allows you to enter a i j specific length for the shortest runway allowed 26 96 96C Owner s Manual To view additional communication frequencies 1 Press and hold DIRECT TO gt to open the Nearest Page 2 Use the ROCKER to select the ARTCC or FSS category 3 Press the ROCKER down to highlight the Center or S
86. ined by the Information Page Refer to the Section on Proximity Waypoints on page 113 for detailed information e Add To Route include this item on a New Route or add it to an existing route See Creating and Using a Route page 49 on for details SNYSDL SBWY 89 Main Menu gt Tracks To create a Track Log 1 Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu Use the ROCKER to highlight the Tracks icon 2 Press ENTER to show the Tracks Page The page contains On and Off buttons to start or cancel the Track Log and a Track Log meter which shows the percentage of track log space Use a Track Log to used 3 Beneath the Track Log field are four on screen buttons to Setup Clear Save and TracBack feature for the current log The Tracks feature creates an electronic trail on the map Page as you travel about and 1s referred to as a Track Log A track log contains information about points along its path including time position altitude and depth e Record your movements for a given time and place and save it e Measure the area of any space you encircle with a track Saved Track 23 JUN 04 02 e Retrace your path in either direction MB Dk Red E Wiz Mop O NOV O3 Saved Track Page Tracks Page with Saved Track Log 90 96 96C Owner s Manual To setup a track log highlight Setup and press ENTER to show the Setup Page The first item on the page is Wrap When Full If you don t check this ite
87. int for the saved track Use the Panning 1 With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or Arrow to identify a point on the track that you the Track Log shown highlight Map and press want as the End Point and press ENTER A ENTER to show the Map Page Saving Track message appears followed by 2 A map showing the entire track appears with the Saved Track Page Begin and End markers Any User Waypoints 4 The Saved Track Page allows you to Rename added to the Track is shown as well the track view the track distance view the calculated area encircled by the track an area is defined even if the track is open ended specify a color for the track when shown on the map page Show On Map On screen buttons at the bottom of the page allow you to Save the track OK Delete View it on the Map and Area Calculation TracBack P To calculate the area of a Track 1 With the Track Log Page shown and the Track Log On press MENU to show the Area Calculation option MENU 2 Highlight the option and press ENTER to Distance show the calculation Start Page Press ENTER Ares to start the calculation as you begin to move and define the area s boundaries The page now shows a Stop button Saved Track Page 92 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt 3 Select either Follow Road to route back to the selected point using available roadways or Follow Track to retrace your original path of travel Highlight the Don t ask Again
88. ions and user waypoints within 200 miles of your present position You can also access information regarding the five nearest FSS flight service station and center ARTCC points of communication along with their associated frequency s Airport i irp T KOJCE 096 2 9 126 00 4000x75 KIXD 248 45n 133 00 7300x190 51K 315m 6 1 122 70 2400x75 K344 245 79 122 80 3300x9390 63XK 100 9 1 122 90 2000x59 K64 263 18 0 122 90 3000x80 _ In Marine and Automotive Modes DIRECT TO Br operates as a Find key opening the Find Menu so you can easily search the stored Waypoints Cities 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Aviation and Recent Find Loading MapSouce data provides additional search options Airport nine nearest with identifier bearing to and distance length of longest runway and common traffic advisory CTAF or tower frequency Wx Airport Weather Sources nine nearest airport weather information sources including AWOS ASOS and ATIS VOR VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacons nine nearest with identifier facility type symbol bearing to and distance and frequency NDB Non Directional Beacons nine nearest with identifier facility type symbol bearing to and distance and frequency INT Intersection nine nearest with identifier bearing to and distance User Waypoints nine nearest with name bearing to and distance
89. item is simplified by separating the map database into groups which are shown as icons on the Find Menu Page e When you access a Find group list by default it contains only those items near your current location or the Panning Arrow if active To save effort in searching again for an item already found you can use the Recent Finds group which contains a list of 50 last found items of all categories Pressing and holding DIRECT TO key also shows this category at any time when in Automotive or Marine Mode The options menu for each map item group offers its own unique search options such as Find By Name Find Nearest Select Symbol for Waypoints Change Reference by moving the map Panning Arrow to a new location Nearest Containing a key word you enter Select Category for those groups such as Food and Drink Lodging etc Using these options can effectively shorten your search 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt Searching for a Location If you know the name of the location you want to find the Find By Name search option can be the easiest method of searching All Points of Interest 1 800 Radiator a 1H ore 1 Hour Carpet Dryclea Hour Tax Service 10 Central Cor Park G 101 Nails 85 Main Menu gt To find a location using Find By Name 1 Press DIRECT TO B to show the Find Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the icon for the type of item
90. k box and press ENTER to start the alarm feature When you trigger an alarm a tone sounds and a Near Proximity Point message appears When you move outside the set radius a Leaving Proximity Point message appears To remove or review a single entry press ENTER To remove all waypoints from the list press MENU and choose Remove All MENU 113 Main Menu gt 3 Press MENU to show the Options Menu Flight Planner The Flight Planner allows you to view the following for any given day and location Sunrise Sunset times moon phase flight plans saved as routes and a day week or month calendar format 114 Flight Planner JUN 27 04 gt TM 305572 0848 Planner Week Format To use the Flight Planner feature i Access the Flight Planner from the Main Menu The current week is shown 2 To add a flight plan use the ROCKER to highlight the day you want and press ENTER to show the Page for that day Highlight Add Route and press ENTER to show the Saved Routes Page 8E07 158 0458 F Planner Month Format 4 Select the type of route flight plan you want to place on the Day Format Page See page 72 for details on using the Saved Routes Page With the selected route highlighted press MENU to show the Options Menu Select Add To Planner and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Format Page 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt 5 Toremove points f
91. lect the Follow Roads option from the Routing Setup Page Both Go To navigation and point to point routing become routes that allow you to navigate using roads The routes use existing roadways either those in the basemap or from downloaded detail mapping to automatically calculate a route to your destination Turns on roadways are added to the active route page and is preceded by a guidance message with a graphic screen of the turn If there are not enough roads at your location to calculate a route a message appears 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Navigating a Route After you have created a route you can begin navigation immediately or save it to the Saved Routes list as explained on page 72 When you are navigating a route a guidance message and graphic view of turns in the route shows as you approach each one Using the Follow Roads option from the Routing Setup Page increases the number of turns and shows an Active Route Page with a list of turns If you selected the Off Road option you can view only the list of points for a route from the Active Route Page See Routing Setup on page 107 Bole ce Exit 222A right to I 435E 8 7 08 56 Ww 4of9 T 51 Basic OPERATION gt To Preview the Turns for an Active Route 1 From the Routes Page highlight the route from Via Point Rocky the Routes list 14 eo oo 2 Press ENTER to show the Route Pag
92. m then the track log stops recording when full instead of overwriting the oldest data with new data Highlight the Record Method field and press ENTER to open the Distance Time and Auto options Because a track is made of a series of points that define your path of travel they can be placed a specified Distance apart or placed at a Time interval you specify The Auto option allows you choose from five intervals Set the interval for setting track points You can choose from distance time or frequency values The last item is the Active Track Color Options list When completed press QUIT to return to the Track Log Page 96 96C Owner s Manual Main Menu gt To Save a Track Log 1 With the Tracks Page open highlight Save and press ENTER you are asked Do You Want To Save the Entire Track If you select Yes a Saving Track message appears followed by the Saved Track Page The new saved track is a representation of the entire track log from beginning to end If you select No a map showing the entire track appears and prompts Select the beginning point for the saved track Use the ROCKER to move the Panning Arrow to the point on the track line that you want to become the beginning of the Saved Track and press ENTER P M on 8 e 0 3 034 Saved Track on the Map Page 91 Main Menu gt 3 The next prompt asks you Select the ending To view a Track on the Map po
93. m final approach 2 fix FAF to missed approach point MAP and are based on existing GPS RNAV VOR NDB localizer or ILS approach procedures All approach procedures are flown as a sequence of waypoints in the route In order to select an approach and add the waypoints to the route the final destination in the Go To or Route must be an airport with a published approach Set Fuel Flow allows you to enter fuel consumption rate and distance Intended for use in the Aviation Mode but can be applied to other modes Change Data Fields allows you to customize the data fields shown on the Active Route Page Saving the Active Route You can save the current route from the Current Route Page Press Menu to save the route Press ENTER when Save Route is highlighted Your route is automatically saved using the starting point and destination as the route name Press ENTER when OK is highlighted to complete saving the route 96 96C Owner s Manual Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in Aviation Mode and Marine Mode The default page shown six user selectable data fields The two fields at the bottom of the page shown location position coordinates and the nearest airport city or other map features depending on the mode of operation Position Data Page Options Menu The following options are available from the Position
94. nd Menu to select a point from the Find Feature database Follow instructions for using the Find Feature beginning on page 84 When a find item has been selected highlight the Use button at the bottom of the item information page and press ENTER The Location field now shows the name of the find item To return to the current date press MENU and then ENTER 121 Main Menu gt Messages To view the messages The Message Log of the Main Menu shows a list of 1 Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu messages generated by your GPSMAP 96 96C Use 2 Highlight the Message icon using the the ROCKER to scroll the entire list of messages on ROCKER and press ENTER to view the list of the Messages Page You can also use the Message messages By default all messages are shown Filters page to filter the messages to show only a 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the message Press ENTER to view detailed information about that message Message Log 4 To clear the page of old messages press MENU and then ENTER certain types of messages iNo Messages To show or hide messages using the Message Filters 1 Open the Message Page Press the ROCKER left or right to move to the Message Filter Page 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the message you want to hide and press Enter to remove the check mark from the box adjacent to the message type 3 Highlight the message type again and press ENTER to show it again 4 Access the
95. nd pressing ENTER 3 To return the to Map Page highlight OK and press ENTER Selecting Map Scales and Additional Maps The map screen has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 nm 20 ft to 800 mi or 5 m to 1200 km The map zoom range is controlled by the IN and OUT keys The current scale is shown at the bottom left of the map screen To select a map scale zoom in and out Press the OUT key to zoom out and the IN key to zoom in 96 96C Owner s Manual MAIN PAGES gt ear F i Mop oOUrce Using MapSource Overzoom downloaded detailed No additional Using the built in basemaps mapping data data available The system has a built in worldwide database to 20 mi with more detailed coverage available through the use of the optional MapSource data The GPSMAP 96 96C shows cartography as long as there is mapping information available for the range you have selected Map coverage conforms to the following conditions e Cartography is shown when the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal basemap or other MapSource data downloaded to the unit e When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal bundled database and downloaded MapSource detailed mapping information the cartography with the best resolution is shown 63 Ma n PAGES gt When the selected zoom range exceeds the In the sections following options have instructions resolution of the data in use an
96. nds and a Turn Preview Page appears with a detailed graphic of the turn 7 Right to I 35 N 0 8 01 15 f Exit 222A right to 1 435 E 07 14 Arrive at Clubhouse Inn on left 12 5 13 09 Route Turn List Page To view all turns on the route press PAGE repeatedly until the Active Route Page appears with a graphic list of the turns Highlight any turn field and press ENTER to view the Preview Page for that turn 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Two other Main Pages the Position Page and Pointer Page provide travel information and directional guidance Selecting the Highway Page from the Main Menu provides a graphic highway depicting your route Going to a Destination in Marine Mode Navigating to a destination in Marine Mode uses the same features as the Automotive Mode with the exception of the Auto Routing feature a paw 970 dh ee aT A Castaways Marina i amp B Harina i Marine Mode Route on Map 29 Basic OPERATION gt When you select a Find Menu item typically from the Marine Points list select the Go To button The GPSMAP 96 96C creates a direct line navigation route to the destination If you want to create a route with turns at specific points refer to the section on Creating Routes Once a route is started the point to point path is shown on the Map Page and supported by the Main Page Navigation Pages and the Highway Page The Active Route Page shows a list of
97. o move from icon to icon Genera when selecting a map setup page and to move up and down to the feature fields on each page 4 With a Map Setup feature highlighted press ENTER to show the list of options for that feature Each Map Setup Page has a menu of The General oI Settings Map Setup Page general options This menu can be accessed by pressing MENU with the page shown 96 96C Owner s Manual 75 Ma n PAGES gt Aviation Setup The Aviation Settings Page allows you to turn On or so Aiwa Off the Aviation Land and Obstacle data and set the Tracktog AUTO radius of proximity circles Track Paints Course Off The Tracks Settings Map Setup Page Yox Map Information Setup The Aviation SEEE Map Setup Page The Map Information Page show a list of downloaded detailed MapSource maps such as topographic Tracks Setup marine charts and maps with auto routing capability The Tracks Settings Page has settings for maximum Use the ROCKER to highlight a map and press zoom for viewing saved tracks and active track logs ENTER to show it on the map screen or turn it off You can set the number of track points for recording a track select either a bearing or course line for navigating a track and set the heading line to off and to show in distance or time 76 96 96C Owner s Manual Pressing MENU shows list of options for managing maps Jacksonville Florida a POI Morine Jun 2004 Hide Basemap Restore Defa
98. o that it does not interfere with vehicle controls while driving Pull eee ee safe and legal manner operating controls or obstruct the driver s view of the road before attempting such operations see diagram When navigating carefully compare information displayed on the GPSMAP 96 96C 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 Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 96 96C only to Do not mount in front of an airbag facilitate not to replace the use of authorized government field of deployment charts Official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely Do not mount Do not place where driver s A aw unsecured on field of vision is ae the vehicle blocked dash Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner Do not oe become distracted by the GPSMAP 96 96C while driving When navigating in an aircraft use the GPSMAP 96 96C only as an aid for VFR navigation Use terrain and obstacle and always be fully aware of all driving conditions ae data only as an aid to situational awareness 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
99. ol now begins moving on the magenta route line 2 Press QUIT or PAGE to return to the Map Page Press in or out to adjust the zoom level Observe the movement of the aircraft symbol as the unit simulates navigation Press PAGE or QUIT to view the simulated navigation on the other main pages Using DIRECT TO Key The GPSMAP 96 96C includes an internal Jeppesen database and memory for up to 1 000 user created waypoints The GPSMAP 96 accepts 22MB while the GPSMAP 96C accepts 118MB of MapSource data The Jeppesen database provides position and facility information for airports VORs NDBs and more Updates to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online www garmin com The update program is designed to operate on 14 Windows compatible PCs and requires the USB Cable to connect to a PC The following information is provided from the Jeppesen database Airport identifier facility name city state country position latitude longitude field elevation available fuel types runway designations layout runway surface s runway length s runway width s runway lighting runway traffic pattern direction data communication frequencies and published approaches Weather associated with an airport ASOS ATIS and AWOS VORs identifier facility name city state country position latitude longitude frequency service volume high low terminal and type such as VOR DME TACAN and VORTAC N
100. old to change the usage mode e From any other page press to scroll up or down a list DIRECT TO BY NRST Key Press and release at any time to view the Go To Pages for a destination when in Aviation Mode or the Find Menu when in Automotive and Marine Modes eS MENU Key Press and release to view options for a 3 page e Press twice to view the Main Menu e Press and hold for Nearest Airports Aviation Recent Finds Automotive or MOB Marine Mode POWER BACKLIGHT Key Press and Hold to turn unit On Off e Press and Release to adjust backlighting Contrast GPSMAP 96 QUIT Key e Press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page ENTER MARK Key e Press and release to enter highlighted options data or confirm on screen messages e Press and hold at any time to mark your current location as a waypoint 2 96 96C Owner s Manual Installing the Batteries The GPSMAP 96 96C operates on two AA batteries not included which are located in the back of the unit Alkaline or NiMH batteries see page 103 for setting the battery type can be used Stored data 1s not be lost when batteries are removed To install batteries 1 Remove the battery cover from the back of the unit Turn the D Ring 1 4 turn counter clockwise and then pull Insert the batteries observing the proper polarity A polarity diagram can be found molded into the battery compartment Reinstall the battery cover
101. on Select View Hunt and Fish and press ENTER to show Hunt and Fish predictions for that location See the section on Hunt and Fish tables for detailed information Current Location O7 508 09 50 08 20 10 20 01 39 02 39 02 01 03 01 View Hunt and Fish To reposition a waypoint to your current location Select Reposition Here and press ENTER to position the waypoint at your current location of Basic OPERATION gt Reviewing and Editing Waypoints 2 Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Once you have created and stored a waypoint it can An je re baled ee be modified reviewed renamed moved or deleted at on a map database feature or MapSource or BlueChart feature the Information Page any ER ee tbe Waypomt Review and Waypoint includes additional information about that Edit Pages location From the Waypoint Information Page you can change the name symbol comment position coordinates or depth for the selected waypoint To change the waypoint name 1 Highlight the waypoint name field and press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to enter a new name and press ENTER Waypoint Information Page To change the waypoint symbol To access the Information Page 1 Highlight the symbol field nest to the name 1 Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on and press ENTER the Map Page 2 Highlight the Symbol Group field at the top of the page and press ENTER to show the list of groups Use the RO
102. on below 1000 ft AGL Obstacle Icons Obstacles appearing in red dark gray are predicted to be within 100 ft elevation of your flight path Those colored yellow light gray are more than 100 ft but less than the elevation in the user defined Caution 79 Ma n PAGES gt Elevation field below your flight path You can change the Caution Elevation from the default of 1000 ft to 750 ft or 500 ft Obstacles below your currently selected caution elevation threshold are shown in gray white Obstacle warnings are dependent upon the user defined parameters on the Obstacle Data Setup The GPSMAP 96 96C evaluates obstacles according to the parameters set within a proximately one mile on either side of your projected flight path Obstacle warnings appear in either red with white lettering black with white lettering indicating a red dark gray obstacle is in range or black with white lettering white with black lettering indicating a yellow light gray obstacle The obstacle warning remains on the screen until the flight path has cleared the obstacle or you have pressed Enter 80 S ae Fen a li Obstacle Warning Obstacle Warning The GPSMAP 96 96C Look Ahead Time for obstacles determines the maximum time frame when an annunciation a pop up window with tone occurs The default setting is 120 Seconds however you have the option in the Obstacle Data Setup for 90 or 60 Seconds Obstacle Alert Sensiti
103. on to a PC for data transfer Carrying Case provides protection during transport of the unit 124 Auto Navigation Kit allows installation on a vehicle dash and includes Garmin MapSource City Select North America v 6 CD ROM Marine Mount Kit allows installation on a boat Bicycle Handlebar Mount Kit allows installation on bicycle handlebar Battery Pack rechargeable NiMH AA battery kit USA receptacle For a complete list of available accessories for use with GPSMAP 96 96C refer to the Garmin web site http garmin com products GPSMAP96 96C CAUTION Garmin Accessories have been designed and tested specifically for use with Garmin products Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not necessarily been tested or approved by Garmin for use with Garmin Products Use of such accessories might cause damage to your Garmin Product and void the terms of the warranty Using Garmin Accessories with other manufacturer s products is not recommended 96 96C Owner s Manual What are Map Datums A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth which approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate manner The datum is physically represented by a framework of ground monuments 1 e trig stations whose positions have been accurately measured and calculated on this reference surface Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart are reference
104. ons are described below In the sections following some options such as Show Details also have instructions detailing how to use the option To access the Go To Page Options Menu 1 Press DIRECT TO B The Go To Page opens 2 Press MENU GUU for Main Menu Go To Options Menu Select Approach shows a window with the available approaches for that specific airport This option is only available if the airport has published approaches 22 Find More directs you to the Find Menu Find Near Here allows you to find other places near the waypoint or point of interest specified Declutter On Off activates three layers of map detail Select this option multiple times to increase or decrease mapping detail This option is only available on the Runway and Approach Go To Pages Show On Map takes you to the map page and zooms onto the location Project Waypoint allows you to create a waypoint at a specific distance and bearing from the location selected Set Proximity allows you to establish an alarm circle in a user defined distance around a waypoint Add To Route places the location in an existing route or creates a new route with the location as the destination 96 96C Owner s Manual Nearest Pages Overview In Aviation Mode the Nearest function 1s accessed by pressing and holding DIRECT TO gt providing detailed information on the nearest airports airport weather sources VORs NDBs intersect
105. option and press ENTER if you want to use the same option the next time you use TracBack Area Calculation A 4 When the TracBack Navigation Page shows directions to the first turn on the track appears 3 When you have completed defining the area at the top of the page Move in the direction of press ENTER to show the page with a Save the first turn When you reach the first turn the button screen provides directions for the next turns 4 Press ENTER again to save the new track to and until you have reached your destination the Saved Tracks List 5 To exit a TracBack press the MENU and To Use the TracBack feature select Stop Navigation 1 With the Saved Tracks Page for the track or Ta Oa the Track Log shown highlight the TracBack button and press ENTER to show the T TracBack Page L 2 A map showing the entire track appears and you are prompted to select the point you want to TracBack to Use the ROCKER to move the Panning Arrow to a point on the map and press ENTER to start navigating the TracBack TracBack Page 96 96C Owner s Manual 93 Main Menu gt To Create a User Waypoint on a Saved E6B Flight Computer _ Trac k Indicated Altitude 1 With a saved track shown on the map use the Calibrated Airspeed ROCKER to move the Panning Arrow to the a point on the track that you want to mark as a 2992 user waypoint Press ENTER to show the Mark He A speed Waypoint Page am i 2 To customize the us
106. or other identifying information in the f Current Aircraft field Press ENTER when Aircraft Profile Setup ned The Aircraft Profile allows you to define cruising speed maximum speed and fuel flow for up to ten aircraft that you regularly fly 96 96C Owner s Manual 99 Main Menu gt 4 Use the ROCKER enter information for the Weight amp Balance cruising and maximum speeds for your aircraft the your aircraft s fuel flow and the symbol for your aircraft Weight amp Balance can be used during your pre flight preparations to verify the weight and balance conditions for your aircraft By entering the weight To select a saved aircraft profile and arm values on this page the GPSMAP 96 96C 1 On the Aircraft Profile Page use the ROCKER can calculate the total weight moment and center of to highlight the Current Aircraft field and gravity CG figures ensuring a safe flight every time press ENTER 2 Use the ROCKER to select an aircraft profile Before entering the various figures m need 0 and press ENTER determine the basic empty weight of the airplane and the arm or station for each weight entered These figures should be determined using the pilot s operating handbook for your airplane The pilot s operating handbook also notes the weight limitations and fore aft CG limits Compare those figures to the values calculated by the GPSMAP 96 96C To create a new profile rename or delete a saved aircraft profile
107. our course in either direction left or right Depth Marine Only the depth of water from sonar NMEA input Dest Wpt see Waypoint Destination Distance Destination the entire distance from beginning to end of a route 132 Distance Next the distance to the next point on a route ETA Destination Estimated Time of Arrival The estimated time you will reach your destination ETA Next Estimated Time of Arrival The estimated time you will reach the next point on your route ETE Destination Estimated Time Enroute The estimated time required to reach your destination ETE Next Estimated Time Enroute The estimated time required to reach the next point on your route Elevation the altitude height above or below mean sea level MSL Flight Timer the time you have been in flight GPS Status the current status of the GPS receiver such as 3D 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 Next Course the course your route will take you on after you reach the next waypoint Next Turn the direction of the next turn on an active route Next Wpt scee Waypoint Next Odometer the total distance traveled since the Odometer was reset 96 96C Owner s Manual Pointer the arrow indicating the direction to travel to the next
108. p You can adjust the level of declutter by pressing Page allowing you to configure obstacle alert ENTER repeatedly ane To declutter the Map Page in Aviation e Change Data Fields allows you to specify Mode the type of data shown in each data field on 1 Press PAGE repeatedly until the Map Page is the page Refer to the Appendix for a complete shown descriptions of all data fields used in the 2 Press MENU GPSMAP 96 96C 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight Declutter and e Measure Distance allows you to measure press ENTER the bearing distance between two points on the The first level shown after you press ENTER map is identified by Clear 1 under the map zoom range The background map detail including To declutter the Map Page highways cities rivers amp smaller lakes is 1 Press Page repeatedly until the Map Page is removed from the map screen SONN 4 Press ENTER again Airspace boundary detail 2 Press MENU is removed from the map screen CLEAR 2 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight Declutter and appears below the map zoom range press ENTER 5 Press ENTER again Only the waypoints and navaids that are part of the current Go To or route appear on the map screen CLEAR 3 appears below the map zoom range 6 Press ENTER again to return ALL detail to the map zoom range 96 96C Owner s Manual 65 Ma n PAGES gt To measure the Bearing Distance between two points 1 Highlight the Measure Distance and press ENTER An on screen
109. pe Ltd at 44 0870 8501241 Limited Warranty This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase Within this period Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components 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 does not cover failures due to abuse misuse accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCL
110. r Timer the timer you set in the Main Menu Velocity Made Good the rate of closure on a destination based on your current speed and course of travel Shown as VMG Vertical Speed the rate of climb or descent Voltage the direct current voltage level of an external power source Water Speed Marine Only the data acquired from measurement devices interfaced to the unit is used to calculate your current speed over water Water Temperature Marine Only the temperature of water at a measured depth using measurement devices interfaced to the unit Waypoint Destination the last point on a route your destination Appears as Dest Wpt Waypoint Next the next waypoint in your route Shown as Next Wpt 133 APPENDIX gt License Agreement and Warranty This section of the Appendix contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 96 96C Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 96 96C YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY 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 with Garmin You acknowledge that the Software 1s the property of Garmin and is protected under the United S
111. r your 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the field to the location If you selected Other you must enter right of the alarm name you want to start and the correct Universal Time Coordinate UTC press ENTER for your location 3 Highlight the next field to the right and press 4 Daylight Savings Time offers choices of Yes or ENTER to start No Time Setup Tur a All Off Restore Defaults _ When an alarm goes off the alarm message appears E Auto H on the screen and the unit emits five 5 beeps Press duio ENTER to acknowledge Time Setup EEEE TEE The Time Setup Page allows you to set the time for your location To use the Time Setup feature 1 Access the Time Setup Page 2 Highlight the Time Format field and press ENTER to choose from 12 or 24 Military Time hour formats 96 96C Owner s Manual 109 Main Menu gt Units Setup The Units Setup Page allows you to select the units of measurement for your GPSMAP 96 96C Units Setup GS 84 Millibors E To use the Units Setup feature 1 Access the Units Setup Page 2 Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to highlight the various units fields and select a unit from the lists 110 Location Setup The Location Setup Page allows you to define settings for Position Format Map Datum Heading and Magnetic Variation To open the Location tab press MENU twice to open the Main Menu Select Setup from the vertical tab list Then select Location from the row o
112. rated True Airspeed calculated figure or user entered Airspeed Baro Pressure and Total Air from entry of calibrated airspeed baro pressure and Temperature For Calibrated Airspeed total air temperature Also can be entered directly for use the speed shown on your airspeed winds aloft calculations indicator Use the current altimeter setting for Baro Pressure Total Air Temperature is the Heading trequired entry for winds aloft calculation 2 Use heading from the aircraft s heading indicator or directional gyro Head Wind calculated figure from entry of temperature of the outside air including the heading and true airspeed heating effect caused by speed For most aircraft this is the temperature reading on a Wind From calculated figure from entry of standard outside air temperature gauge heading and true airspeed 4 The calculated figures for True Airspeed and Wind Speed calculated figure from entry of Density Altitude are shown in the designated heading and true airspeed fields Density Altitude calculated figure from entry of indicated altitude baro pressure and total air temperature 96 96C Owner s Manual 95 Main Menu gt EGB Flight Computer HED mii E6B Flight Computer Page A NOTE If Cardinal letters are selected for the Direction Display field of the Units setup page the Heading and True Airspeed fields can not be configured To calculate winds
113. rom a Day Format press Alarm Clock MENU to show the Options Menu Select Remove Points and press ENTER to show the Remove Points Options List Select Remove All or one of the Older Than time frames and press ENTER 6 To view other calendar type formats and Sun and Moon data for a specific date and location press MENU Use ROCKER to make your choice 12 06 30 10 NOV 03 To set the Alarm Clock Alarm Clock 1 Access the Alarm Clock from the Main Menu 2 Highlight the Alarm Time field and press ENTER to show the Number Keypad and set the alarm time 3 Highlight the Alarm Mode field and press ENTER to show the On switch 4 Highlight the Alarm Beep field and select the type of alarm tone When you turn the alarm On an Alarm Set message appears and allows you to turn the unit Off When the Set Time arrives the unit switches On and the alarm beeps Press any key to silence the alarm 96 96C Owner s Manual 115 The Alarm Clock Feature allows you to use your GPSMAP 96 96C as an alarm clock You can choose from different alarm tones and use the Snooze feature to delay the alarm for an additional seven minutes Main Menu gt Nav Sonar Alarms Page To set a persistent alarm The Navigation Sonar Alarms Pages of the Main Use the ROCKER to highlight the check box Menu allows you to define alarm settings for adjacent to those alarms that offer this feature navigation and sonar and press ENTER to place a ch
114. rovides a convenient method for searching for cities airports The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence with the exception of Mark Waypoint which is accessed by pressing e Tracks This feature allows you to maintain a record of your movements track log ENTER The Timeand Date can betound at e Routes Create a list of points that you wish to the bottom of this page A detailed discussion of navigate to and save for later use each of the Main Menu features follows this brief e E6B Calculates winds aloft density altitude introduction Use the ROCKER to highlight a feature and true airspeed based on entered data name and then press ENTER to show the feature Flights Shows a log of the flights you have page taken using the GPSMAP 96 96C e Timers Allow for timing in flight functions such as flights and batteries e Aircraft Allows you to enter custom information about your aircraft E6B A e Setup Controls the settings for many of the Flights Timers unit operating system features e Proximity An Alarm feature for a defined Aircraft Setup circle around a specified waypoint 07 46 058 19 JUN 04 Main Menu e Calendar A calendar with data access as well as waypoint association 96 96C Owner s Manual 83 Main Menu gt e Alarm Clock This feature allows you to use Find the GPSMAP 96 96C as an Alarm Clock The Find Feature provides you wit
115. s supported by the GPSMAP 96 96C and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices Data In Data Out Power Unit Connector View NMEA 0183 Version 3 01 Approved Sen fences GPGGA GPGLL GPGSA GPGSV GPRMB GPRMC GPRTE GPVTG GPWPL GPBOD Brown Serial Data OUT White Serial Data IN 128 Unit Power Data Port Connector Label Black Ground Red Power ij ACG 3AG 1 2 AMP 10 32 VDC Code Fuse Holder 96 96C Owner s Manual Garmin Proprietary Sentences PGRME estimated error PGRMM datum string PGRMZ altitude PSLIB beacon receiver control DGPS Differential GPS corrections are accepted in RTCM SC 104 version 2 0 format through the Data In line The Garmin GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP 96 96C Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format can be used but may not correctly show status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit The USB Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your GPSMAP 96 96C to a PC compatible computer s USB port Interfacing the GPSMAP 96 96C The GPSMAP 96 96C 1s provided with interface connection to a PC using either a serial port or USB connector cable Connection to your computer is necessary for downloading of detailed map from Garmin MapSource and Jeppesen Map Data CDs You can also save routes waypoints and tracks from the GPSMAP 96 96C to MapSource Refer to
116. s ENTER to show the Loran Setup Page 4 To change the settings of any of the five fields highlight the field press ENTER select or enter the setting then press ENTER 6 When finished highlight Save and press ENTER 96 96C Owner s Manual APPENDIX gt ain Number GRI_8970 Loran TD Setup Page If the active GRI Chain secondary stations or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created the waypoint now references the active GRI chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates accordingly Remember that the GPSMAP 96 96C is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation Because of this the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world 127 APPENDIX gt You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position For more information please read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook available at the Garmin Web site at www garmin com support userManual html Interface formats are selected from the Interface Setup on page 104 of this manual The input output lines on your GPSMAP 96 96C are RS 232 compatible allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices including PC s differential beacon receivers marine autopilots and or a second GPS receiver The NMEA 0183 version 3 01 interface format i
117. show the options list You can 6 Finally press ENTER to show the street list choose a new region clear all or show a list of regional cities if you want to search for a city yourself If you select Enable City Filter an enter city field shows on the Address Page Highlight the field and press ENTER to show the city list Select a city from the list and Use the ROCKER to enter enough of the street name to show a match on the list below When finished a list of matches appears below Select one and press ENTER to show the Information Page Highlight the Go To button to navigate to the address press ENTER to insert the city 5 Next enter the Street Number lt Enter Number gt using the ROCKER Searching for a Crossroad The Find Crossroads feature allows you to search for an street intersection within the coverage of Addresses downloaded detailed mapping data Enter the two Kansas O Z lt 7500 street names and the Find Feature matches that data Aberdeen with intersections in the map database 7500 Aberdeen St Crossroads Prairie Village KS 66208 iWfEnter Ctr Jaj 15 7700 Aberdeen St lt Enter Street 2 gt Prairie Village KS 66208 Matches tH Find Address Matches None Found Crossroads Search Page 96 96C Owner s Manual 47 Basic OPERATION gt To find a Crossroad Automotive or 6 When done a list of matches appears below Marine Modes Select one and press ENTER to show the 1 Press FIND to show
118. t OK and press ENTER To change the any information on the Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering and confirming your changes highlight OK and press ENTER 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Additional Options for Creating To create a new waypoint by entering Waypoints location coordinates Waypoints can also be created by manually entering 1 Create a waypoint using your favorite method discussed in previous sections The new waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number and the receiver s last known position as the default name and position 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Location field and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to enter the position coordinates and press QUIT when finished position coordinates through the Find feature of the Main Menu This method can be useful for creating a waypoint at a specific latitude longitude position from a chart You can also manually change the location coordinates in the New Waypoint Page to create a new waypoint To create a waypoint through the Main Menu To change any of the other information on the New Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering and confirming your changes press QUIT 1 Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to highlight the Find icon on the page and press ENTER to show the Find Menu 3 Open a Find category and select an item from
119. ta Fields 66 132 Active Route Page 72 Compass 70 Map Page 65 Position Data Page 73 Deactivate 72 Declutter 64 65 Deep Water 117 Defaults 9 Delete Waypoint 39 Density Altitude 95 DGPS 126 Directions 64 DIRECT TO 24 25 Display Setup 103 E E6B 94 Edit Waypoint 38 Waypoints 38 Edit on Map 72 Entering Data 10 11 F FCC 137 Field 9 Find 84 Finding Point of Interest 48 Find Current Location 5 Flight Log 97 Flight Planner 114 Frequencies 26 Frequency 16 FSS 24 Fuel Flow 55 72 G Go To 20 Go To Page 18 20 Options Menu 22 GRI Chain 127 H Heading 111 Highway Page 82 How To copy the route 55 create a route 50 find a point of interest 49 reverse the route 55 review a waypoint 55 HSI Page 67 Hunt and Fish 121 I Initialize 5 6 Interface 104 129 Intersection 15 IPX7 vi 96 96C Owner s Manual Length 17 Lighting 17 Limited Warranty 135 Location 33 Location Setup 110 Longitude 132 M Magnetic Variation 112 Main Menu 83 MapSource 12 Map Datum 111 125 Map Page 59 Options Menu 64 Map Scales 63 Map Setup Page 74 Marine Mode 23 58 59 Measure Distance 65 66 Messages 8 122 130 134 142 MOB 30 N Nav Sonar Alarms Page 116 Navigating 28 NDB 14 23 Nearest Pages 23 Nearest Type 73 96 96C Owner s Manual New Location 13 New Waypoint 33 34 Next Turn Alarm 117 NMEA 128 NRST FIND key 23 O Obstacle Data 79 Off Course 117 On Screen Button 9 On screen But
120. tails about an on Airspace Information screen waypoint or map item The Panning mode can also be used to retrieve 1 With the waypoint or map item highlighted information on airspaces depicted on the map Once press ENTER the Pointer Arrow is placed on an open area within 2 Ifthe item is a waypoint a Waypoint an airspace the entire airspace or airspace sector is Information Page appears showing details highlighted A text box adjacent to the arrow indicates such as name symbol coordinates elevation the airspace type and floor ceiling limits Additional oper ait EUN aA information including communication frequencies is button and press ENTER or press QUIT to available from an information page exit the Waypoint Information Page Ll If the item is a map feature an Information ee CENT AED Page appears showing details about the NEW CENTURY AIRCENT feature The on screen buttons Delete Map or Go To appear Select an on screen button and press ENTER or press QUIT to exit the Waypoint Information Page Airport Information Page 62 96 96C Owner s Manual To retrieve airspace information from the Map Page 1 Use the ROCKER to select an open area within the airspace s boundary The boundary line is highlighted and a window appears showing airspace type and floor ceiling limits 2 To show additional information press ENTER Communication frequencies can be shown by highlighting the on screen Frequencies button a
121. tates of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret 134 of Garmin You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 96 96C handy and connect to our Web site www garmin com Look for the Product Registration link on our Home page Use this area to record the serial number 8 digit number located on the back of the box in case your GPSMAP 96 96C is lost stolen or needs service Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual Serial Number 96 96C Owner s Manual Contact Garmin If you should encounter any difficulty while using your GPS unit or if you have any questions in the U S A contact Garmin Product Support by phone 913 397 8200 or 800 800 1020 Monday Friday 8 AM 5 PM Central Time or by e mail at sales garmin com In Europe contact Garmin Euro
122. tation field depending which category you are on and press ENTER 4 Select the numbered item from the list and press ENTER to show the communication information The lowest numbers on the list are the closest comm points Class D NEW CENTURY AIRCENT ontrolling Agency inion ein ie 8 e a e n o es 7 T Cal BOUNOAES m RE a ee a m E LAE he Pouer m 3600 MSL 0K Airspace Information Page 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt Viewing Airspace Information When an airspace alert 1s provided press DIRECT TO gt to automatically show nearby airspace information 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 you can have more Status information can appear as follows Ahead your projected course takes you inside an airspace within the next ten minutes or less Near you are within two nautical miles of an airspace but not projected to enter it Near amp 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 From the Nearest Pages you can show additional airspace information as well such as floor and ceiling limits or communication frequency s Zi Basic OPERATION gt To view additional airspac
123. ted and press The Waypoints List is your storage location for all MENU created and saved waypoints Waypoints can be 2 Highlight the symbol from the Used Symbols created from marking your location pointing to list and press ENTER a place on the map or saving any other Find item 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol i e city restaurant as a waypoint Waypoints are of the waypoint s to be deleted and press stored in alphanumerical order and are also identified ENTER by a symbol assigned from a list of symbol types 4 Highlight Yes and press ENTER to confirm Waypoints can be selected as destinations and added Choose No or press QUIT to stop the deletion as points on a route Plead Comal USed sYMDoIs Parachute Area Flog Blue Pin Blue Delete Waypoint Options WATER TAP Find Waypoints List 40 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt To find a Waypoint Waypoint Information Page 1 Press DIRECT TO B to show the Find Menu ease Waypoint Enter a 2 Highlight the Waypoint icon and press ENTER Symbol Ea ce pa to show the Waypoints List Waypoint o ROCKER key 3 Use the ROCKER to scroll up and down the Location list to find a waypoint If the list is large you Coordinates Disisnceand can press MENU to show a list of search koi 7 All Direction from options alice Current Location Find By Name allows you to enter the name of Navigate to the waypoint in a search field ia Delete Map a W
124. ted that you wait until you are more familiar Reset Trip Data with the operation of your unit before deciding what Reset Odometer MReset Max Speed features you want to customize Clear Track Log Delete Saved Tracks Delete All Waypoints CDelete All Routes Clear Track Log clears the track log Delete Saved Tracks deletes all saved tracks Delete All Routes deletes all routes i Position Page Reset Page Ul EE Es ee GARMIN oun Map Setup Page 74 96 96C Owner s Manual MAIN PAGES gt To customize the Map Page General Setup 1 To access the Map Setup Pages press MENU The first page of the Map Setup feature is the with the Map Page on the screen General Settings Page Use this page to select the map orientation North Up with north at the top of the map or Track Up with the map oriented in the Change Dota es direction of travel Below sets the map zoom range a 7 i a at which the Track Up feature shows all scales above Measure Distance that revert to the North Up map orientation Auto Zoom zooms in on the map to include the beginning 2 Scroll down the Menu to the Setup Map and ending points of a route Detail selects the degree option and press ENTER to show the Map of map detail shown You can lock the Position Setup Page At the top of the page are icons Arrow to show on the nearest road compensating for for each setup page variances in map position accuracy 3 Use the ROCKER t
125. ters of the airport Then press ENTER to highlight the Go To button Press ENTER to create a direct route to the airport from your current location or QUIT to exit the page 43 Basic OPERATION gt To use the Aviation Go To Page Options To find a Tide Prediction Station 1 With the airport shown on the page press 1 Press DIRECT TO gt when in Automotive or MENU to show the Options Menu Marine mode to show the Find Menu 2 Find More and Find Near Here take you to 2 Select the Marine Points icon then press the Find Menu Show on Map shows the airport on the map Project Waypoint allows you to project a new waypoint from that location see page 34 Set Proximity allows you to set a proximity alarm for this location see page 36 and Add To Route allows to place the airport in a route you are creating see page 22 Searching for a Marine Point The Find Marine Point feature allows you to search for the marine items such as marinas navaids services wrecks and obstructions If using BlueChart detailed marine chart data the Tide Station feature allows you to view tide predictions for locations contained in the mapping data Ad ENTER to show the sub icon s for marine items supported by the basemap and downloaded detailed marine charts Use the ROCKER to highlight and select the Tide Station icon then press ENTER Tide Station Tide Prediction Station 16 HAR 04 JE SRS EH Routable Americas Highway
126. the Pointer to accurately update and show your heading The Automotive Mode features data fields with default settings that are more desirable for land navigation 96 96C Owner s Manual HS I Pointer Page Options Menus The Options Menu on the Pointer Page allows you to customize the HSI Pointer Page to your preferences in all unit operating modes Like the Map Page the HSI Pointer Page features user selectable data fields Each data field can be configured to show any one of several data options and the data window layout can be customized to change the actual size of the data shown To show the HSI Pointer Page Options Menus 1 Press MENU to show the Options Menu 2 Use the ROCKER to select an option The options available on the HSI Pointer Page Options Menus are 96 96C Owner s Manual Ma n PAGES gt Enable YNAY Indicator Set CDI Scale Set Up VNAV Set Up Page Layout Change Data Fields Aviation Mode Stop Navigation Resume Navigation Automotive and Marine modes Recalculate Automotive and Marine Modes Use for an active route Set OBS and Hold Aviation Mode Allows you to alter your course 69 Ma n PAGES gt Set CDI Scale Aviation and Marine Modes Adjusts the CDI scale Set Bug Indicator Aviation and Marine Modes Sets the Bug Indicator mode Enable Disable VNAV Indicator Aviation Mode Bearing Pointer Course Pointer Marine Mode Toggles between the Bearing
127. the change 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt 4 To save the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page highlight OK and press ENTER Or To cancel the waypoint and exit the New Waypoint Page highlight DELETE and press ENTER Not all fields are programmable such as the date and time When you are on a page with fields that are not selectable the cursor skips over them Basic OPERATION gt Using Additional Map Data Optional MapSource CD ROMs enhance the versatility of your GPSMAP 96 96C 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 unit To aid in learning to use the GPSMAP 96 96C please use the Simulator Mode Simulator Mode 1s also helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use 12 Simulator Mode The main purpose of using a GPS receiver is for navigating to a known position To get a feel for navigating with the GPSMAP 96 96C it is a good idea to practic
128. the list then press ENTER to show the information page and then select SAVE To change any information on the New Waypoint Page highlight the appropriate field and press ENTER After entering and confirming your changes press QUIT 96 96C Owner s Manual 33 Basic OPERATION gt A waypoint can also be created by projecting the 3 Use the ROCKER to highlight Project distance and bearing from a specific location to a new Waypoint and press ENTER to show the location Project Waypoint Page 4 To set the distance that the new waypoint is To create a new waypoint by projecting its be projected beyond the original waypoint location highlight the Distance portion of the From field 1 Create a waypoint using your favorite method and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to adjust discussed in previous sections or select a the distance and press ENTER waypoint from the Find Waypoints List To adjust the bearing that the new waypoint is 2 Press MENU to open the New Waypoint Page projected from the original waypoint highlight Options Menu the Bearing portion of the From field and press ENTER Use the ROCKER to adjust the eee bearing and press ENTER Average Location Project Waypoint When you have adjusted all elements of the ll fll projected location highlight Map or GoTo Set Proximity and press ENTER To save the new waypoint vis Son and Hoon press QUIT View Hunt And Fish 5 Make any other changes to the new waypoint
129. through the Serial connection while all other formats can be used by the Serial connection with the USB still connected RTCH In NMEA Out l To change an Interface Setup feature 1 Access the Interface Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this section 2 Highlight a setting and press ENTER 3 When you select Text Out and or RTCM In additional fields appear Use the ROCKER to highlight Baud Rate and press ENTER Use RTCM In provides DGPS input using a standard RTCM SC 104 format No output Interface Setup Interface Setup RTCM In NMEA Out RTCM In NMEA Out allows DGPS input using a the ROCKER to highlight a setting and press standard RTCM SC 104 format and supports the output of ENTER standard NMEA 0183 version 3 01 data 4 For Garmin DGPS or RTCM In NMEA Out use RTCM In Text Out allows DGPS input using a standard the ROCKER to highlight Beacon and press RTCM SC 104 format and supports the output of simple ENTER Use the ROCKER to select Sean or ASCII text output of location and velocity information User and press ENTER None provides no interfacing capabilities 96 96C Owner s Manual 105 Main Menu gt If Scan is selected the GPSMAP 96 96C automatically directs the beacon receiver to scan for available beacon transmitters lf User is selected select the Freq and Bit Rate fields and enter the appropriate settings The beacon status signal to noise ratio and To use the Tones
130. tion amp 2 of map point Pointer Panning from the map Arrow database poures die Map Page in Panning Mode 96 96C Owner s Manual MAIN PAGES gt To move the arrow To select an on screen waypoint or map Press up down right or left on the ROCKER item with the arrow As you move the Arrow the distance and bearing 1 Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to a waypoint or map item If there are several from your present position to the cursor shown in the 7 items grouped closely together zoom in closer data window When you zoom in panning mode the arrow stays centered on the screen When the arrow is 2 When a waypoint or map item is selected stationary a fixed coordinate position appears in the ne highlighted on sereen wit he name position field and the distance and bearing from your ae bee OMe Me ep ne sare TA hicl along with the distance and bearing from your present position changes as your vehicle moves suren eaten To re center your position on screen a Ee AGA 1 When you are finished panning the Map press Ready to Navigate QUIT Waterworks Park 2 The unit automatically returns to position T mode The arrow can also be used to snap to on screen waypoints and map items allowing you to review a selected position or feature directly from the map screen Map Page in Panning Mode with a map item highlighted 96 96C Owner s Manual 61 Ma n PAGES gt To view additional de
131. tion about navigation The Main Pages section reviews in detail the main pages and features The Appendix contains information such as specifications optional accessories and maintenance information You can also find warranty and FCC information in the Appendix Read the Safety Information to learn how to install and use your Garmin GPSMAP 96 96C safely and responsibly An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference Manual Conventions 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 INTRODUCTION gt TABLE OF CONTENTS Simulator MOQO cisstiisieeastviteias uss eieerniedt 12 Using DIRECT TO Key ccscssessesseseesenees 14 tO MDUCHION eecccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccccececcecceccecece i Go To User and RecCent cccssessesssseeesescees 20 About This Manual sssssssssssssssssssseessssseees ji Understanding Vectors ssssssssrssenen 21 Manual Conventions c ssssssscssssssssseesssssseseeseees i Go To Page Options Menu ssssesees 22 Warning veccsssssssssssssssessssssesssesssssssssessssseesseesesen iv Nearest Pages OVErVieW sssssssenenien 23 C anthOisarsrnisiins
132. ton 45 46 50 53 Options 10 pP Page Layout 66 Compass 70 Page Sequence 106 Persistent Alarm 116 Pointer Page 68 Position Data Page 73 Data Fields 73 Position Format 110 125 Position Mode 59 Power 5 Project Location 34 35 Proximity Waypoints 113 Ready to Navigate 7 Receive Satellite Signals 5 Registration 134 137 Reset Trip 73 Restore Default 101 Aircraft Tab 101 Review Waypoint 36 Route Append 36 37 Creating 49 Runway Layout 17 Length 26 S Safety and Product Informa tion 134 142 Satellite Acquisition 6 Scroll Bar 9 Search 85 Secondary Stations 127 Select Approach 21 Select Item on Map 61 Serial Number 134 Set an Alarm 109 Set Speed and Fuel 72 Set Up 102 Map 64 Shallow Water 117 Signal Strength Bars 6 Simulate 12 Navigation 14 Simulator Mode 12 Specification 123 Status Bar 7 Stopwatch 118 Stop Navigation 72 Storage vi Sun and Moon 120 Surface 17 Switch Modes 8 T Tide Station 23 Time Setup 109 Tracks 90 Track Log 90 True Airspeed 95 Turn On and Off 5 U Units Setup 110 Usage Mode 58 Usage Restrictions 17 139 User Waypoints 15 V Vectors 19 21 View Details 62 View Waypoints on Route 49 VNAV 56 VOR 14 23 W WAAS 126 Waypoint Create 31 33 34 Delete 39 Edit 36 Name 38 Searching 40 Symbol 38 Waypoint Information Page 24 Weight amp Balance 100 Weight and Balance 100 Welcome Page 112 Winds Aloft 96 Wx 23 Z Zoom 63 140 96 96C Owner s
133. ults Restore All Map Default Show Americas Tides a Show North American C Show US Topo 24K Nat ne Map MENU ke a Information Map Map Information Setup Page Options Menu Points Zoom Setup The Map Points Zoom Page allows you determine the map zoom range at which various map features appear You turn off the screen set it to Auto or select a value from 20 feet to 500 miles TO E The Points Zoom Map Setup Page 96 96C Owner s Manual MAIN PAGES gt Points Text Setup Use the Map Points Text Page to select the text size for descriptions of items on the Map Page You can select from Small Medium or Large The Points Text Setup Page SUAs Setup The SUA s Page of the map setup feature allows you determine the map scale at which various Special Use Airspace areas shown You can turn off the screen set it to Auto or select a value from 20 feet to 500 miles 7 Ma n PAGES gt The SUA s Map Setup Page Airport Zoom Setup The Airport Zoom Page of the map setup feature allows you determine the map zoom range at which various airports and runway features shown You can turn off the screen set it to Auto or select a value from 20 feet to 500 miles The Airport Zoom Map Setup Page 78 Airport Text Setup The Airport Text Page of the map setup feature allows to select the text size for descriptions of airports and runways on the Map Page You can select from Small M
134. ure proper initialization the GPSMAP 96 96C 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 it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals For VFR use only as an aid to prudent naranai All information is presented for Press ENTER reference only You responsibility and risk and show the associated with using l this device Obstacle Satellite Page data is provided only as an aid to situationa awareness Warning and Information Page 96 96C Owner s Manual Basic OPERATION gt To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96 96C 1 Press and hold the Power key When the unit powers on a tone sounds and the first page appears After a few seconds a Warning Information Page appears To acknowledge that you have read and understand the warning press ENTER to continue To turn off the GPSMAP 96 96C press and hold the POWER key again WARNING When you agree with the statements on the Warning Page it is assumed that you understand that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as aids to navigation only That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is intended as an aid to situational awareness only That it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using Visual Flight Rules and t
135. ute Setup Page 3 With an empty row dashed in the route list highlighted press ENTER to show the Aviation Go To Page 122 R 065 R Linwood Loke of t Roymore ___ 4 Press MENU select Find More and press ENTER to show the Find Menu 50 4 Use the Find Menu to select a route waypoint from one of the Find Menu groups and shows the Information Page for the selected point of interest Highlight the on screen Use button and press ENTER to place it on the Route Waypoint List 5 To add more points to the route repeat the process 6 Press QUIT to save it to the Saved Routes list Or Press MENU highlight Activate and press ENTER to navigate Methods of navigating to a destination e When you start the Go To button on the Information Page for a User Waypoint or other Find Menu item the GPSMAP 96 96C creates a straight path point to point from your current location to that location e When you select Activate from a Route Page options menu the GPSMAP 96 96C creates a route composed of several User Waypoints or Find Menu items with the last being your destination It navigates directly from point to point Before 96 96C Owner s Manual each turn in the route a turn page shows a guidance message and graphic of the turn You can view the turns at any time by pressing the ROCKER up or down while the route is active e In Automotive Mode these two navigation methods change when you se
136. vity determines what level of alerts are annunciated The GPSMAP 96 96C defaults to high sensitivity which annunciate all red dark gray and yellow light gray obstacles at the look ahead time set The Obstacle Data Setup allows you the option of high medium or low Medium sensitivity annunciates all of the red dark gray and 96 96C Owner s Manual MAIN PAGES gt the highest priority of yellow light gray obstacles To setup obstacle data where low only annunciates red dark gray obstacles 1 Access the Obstacle Data Setup Page 2 Highlight the first field and press ENTER to show the options for setting the minimum difference in elevation for upcoming obstacles contained in the mapping database Obstacle Data 3 Use the second field to set the Look Ahead Time The time before reaching the obstacle 4 The third field is used to determine the alert sensitivity threshold for the size of the obstacle 5 Use the ROCKER to select options and press Obstacle Data Setup Page ENTER Obstacle Data Setup The Obstacle Data Setup Page allows you to set the levels for alerting you to obstacles in or near your flight path This setup page can also be accessed from the Map Page Options Menu 96 96C Owner s Manual 81 Ma n PAGES gt The H ig hway Page Your course is represented by a center line down the When you are navigating a route the Highway Page middle of the graphic As you move toward each point can

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