GPSMAP 196®

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INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUALINTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 196, an unsurpassed
portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin
GPS and full-featured mapping. Take a moment now to compare thecontents 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

The Water Mode Pages section reviews the main pages and features in
Water Mode. For complete information about some of the main pages andfeatures in Water Mode, refer to the Aviation and Land sections.
The Main Menu section describes pages and features found in the Main
Menu.
The Appendix contains speciﬁcations, optional accessories, maintenanceinformation, and other product information.

To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read thismanual and learn the operating procedures for your unit:

An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference.

The Introduction contains the Table of Contents. The Getting Started
section provides information such as an overview of unit features and how
to turn the unit on and adjust the backlight.

This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

The Basic Operation in Aviation Mode section provides you withinformation about navigating with the GPSMAP 196 in Aviation Mode.
The Aviation Mode Pages section reviews, in detail, the main pages andfeatures of Aviation Mode, such as the E6B.

Manual Conventions

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.

The Basic Operation in Land Mode section provides you withinformation about navigating with the GPSMAP 196 in Land Mode. The
Land Mode Pages section reviews in detail, the main pages and features inLand Mode, such as creating waypoints.
The Basic Operation in Water Mode section provides you withinformation about navigating with the GPSMAP 196 in Water Mode.
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INTRODUCTION > TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents

Introduction...........................................................................i
About This Manual ................................................................... i
Warning ................................................................................... iv
Caution ..................................................................................... v
Care Information .................................................................... vi

Getting Started.....................................................................1

Unit Overview .......................................................................... 1
Turning On the GPSMAP 196 ................................................. 3
Getting Satellite Signals ......................................................... 4
Learning About the Keypad.................................................... 7
Using the GPSMAP 196 .......................................................... 8
Simulator Mode ..................................................................... 11

Basic Operation In Aviation Mode ...................................13

Aviation Mode Page Sequence ............................................ 13
Creating a Direct To .............................................................. 14
Finding a Nearby Point ......................................................... 17
Selecting an Approach.......................................................... 22
Finding Points on Land ........................................................ 24
Marking a Waypoint............................................................... 25
Creating a Flight Plan (Route) .............................................. 26
Following your Flight Plan ................................................... 27ii

Aviation Mode Pages ........................................................28

Map Page................................................................................ 28
Panel Page ............................................................................. 36
Active Route Page ................................................................. 40
Position Data Page ................................................................ 41
Flight Log ............................................................................... 42
Aircraft Information ............................................................... 43
E6B Tab .................................................................................. 46

Basic Operation In Land Mode .........................................48

Land Mode Page Sequence .................................................. 48
Navigating in Land Mode ...................................................... 49
Finding an Item ...................................................................... 51
Creating Routes..................................................................... 52
Creating Waypoints ............................................................... 55
Following a Land Route ........................................................ 58

Land Mode Pages and Features ......................................59

Map Page................................................................................ 59
Current Route Page............................................................... 60
Position Data Page ................................................................ 61
Editing and Managing Routes .............................................. 62
Editing and Managing Waypoints ........................................ 66
Managing Your Tracks .......................................................... 73

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Basic Operation and Pages in Water Mode ....................77

Water Mode Page Sequence................................................. 77
Map Page................................................................................ 78
Compass Page....................................................................... 79

Main Menu ..........................................................................80

GPS Tab .................................................................................. 80
Flights Tab ............................................................................. 81
Route Tab ............................................................................... 81
Points Tab .............................................................................. 81
Track Tab ................................................................................ 82
Trip Tab ................................................................................... 82
Aircraft Tab ............................................................................ 83
Celestial Tab .......................................................................... 83
Map Tab .................................................................................. 87
Setup Tab ............................................................................... 88

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Appendix ............................................................................99

Speciﬁcations ........................................................................ 99
Optional Accessories .......................................................... 100
Installation Information....................................................... 101
Learning About GPS ........................................................... 104
LORAN TD Setup ................................................................. 106
Map Datums and Location Formats .................................. 108
Jeppesen Database Information ........................................ 109
Messages ............................................................................. 110
Data Field Options............................................................... 112
License Agreement and Warranty ..................................... 114

Index .................................................................................117iii

INTRODUCTION > WARNING

Warning
Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could
result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury.
When installing the GPSMAP 196 in a vehicle, place the unit securely sothat it does not interfere with vehicle operating controls or obstruct thedriver’s view of the road (see diagram).
Do not mountwhere driver’s
ﬁeld of vision isblocked.

Do not place
unsecured on
the vehicle
dash.

When navigating, carefully compare information shown on the
GPSMAP 196 to all available navigation sources, including informationfrom street signs, visual sightings, and maps. For safety, always resolve any
discrepancies or questions before continuing navigation.
Use the electronic chart in the GPSMAP 196 only to facilitate, not toreplace, the use of authorized government charts. Ofﬁcial government charts
and notices to mariners contain all information needed to navigate safely.
When navigating in an aircraft, use the GPSMAP 196 only as an aid for
VFR navigation. Use obstacle data only as an aid to situational awareness.

Do not mount in front of an airbag
ﬁeld of deployment.

Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by
the GPSMAP 196 while driving, and always be fully aware of all driving
conditions. Minimize the amount of time spent viewing the screen of the
GPSMAP 196 while driving and use voice prompts when possible. Do
not enter destinations, change settings, or access any functions requiring
prolonged use of the unit’s controls while driving. Pull over in a safe andlegal manner before attempting such operations.

WARNING: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, refer to our
Web site at http://www.garmin.com/prop65.
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CautionFailure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may
result in injury or property damage.
The GPSMAP 196 is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It
does not reﬂect road closures or road conditions, trafﬁc congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving.
Use the GPSMAP 196 only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the
GPSMAP 196 for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction,
distance, location, or topography. This product should not be used todetermine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States
government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance.
The government’s system is subject to changes which could affectthe accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment, including the
GPSMAP 196. Although the GPSMAP 196 is a precision navigation device,
any navigation device can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore,
become unsafe.

Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable
cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages shown to the consumer.
Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate
digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive.

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INTRODUCTION > CARE INFORMATION

Care Information

To resolve problems that cannot be remedied using this guide,
contact Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020 or
Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241.

Cleaning the Unit

The GPSMAP 196 is constructed of high quality materials and does
not require user maintenance other than cleaning. Clean the unit
using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipedry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic
components.

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Storing the GPSMAP 196

Do not store the GPSMAP 196 where prolonged exposure totemperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as
permanent damage may result. User information, such as waypoints
and routes, is retained in the unit’s memory without the need forexternal power. It is always a good practice to back up importantuser data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC
(transferring it to MapSource).

Immersing the Unit in Water

The GPSMAP 196 is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It canwithstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged
submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, becertain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging.

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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW

GETTING STARTED
Unit Overview

The GPSMAP 196 is an all-in-one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS
navigator features a built-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, U.S. obstacle database, and auto routing to provide you with automaticallygenerated turn-by-turn directions.
GPS antenna
12-Level gray scale LCD
display screen with backlight

Detachable GPS
antenna collapses
for storage. Be surethe antenna is up(as shown here)
to receive satellite
signals. Refer tothe Appendix,
page 103, for
instructions on
removing theantenna.

Battery compartment

External power
connector under
weather cap
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation

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Slot for optional Serial
numberdata card

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GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW
To remove the battery lid, turn the D-ring
1/4 turn counterclockwise, and pull away.

The GPSMAP 196 uses 4 AA batteries, which can be Alkaline,
rechargeable, Lithium, or Ni-Cad. Immediately after installing newbatteries, turn the unit on to ensure that the unit’s power indicatorshows a full charge. Replace all batteries at the same time. Do NOT
mix new and used batteries. Do NOT mix Alkaline batteries with
Lithium or Ni-Cad rechargeable batteries. When installing newbatteries, observe the polarity markings in the case.
NOTE: The GPSMAP 196 saves user data in non-volatilememory. Data is not lost when the batteries are removed.

To reinstall the battery lid, place thelocking pin into the unit and turn the
D-ring 1/4 turn clockwise.
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GETTING STARTED > TURNING ON THE GPSMAP 196

Turning On the GPSMAP 196

The ﬁrst time you turn on your new GPSMAP 196, the receivermust collect satellite data and establish its present location. To
ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 196 is shipped from thefactory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “ﬁnditself” anywhere in the world. Before you turn on the unit to start
initialization, be sure that the antenna is rotated up as shown on
page 1, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive
satellite signals.
To turn on and off the GPSMAP 196:

1. Press and hold the POWER key. When the unit turns on, atone sounds and the Warning Page appears.

3. To turn off the GPSMAP 196, press and hold the POWER
key again.

Adjusting the Backlight and Volume

The POWER key controls the backlight and contrast of the screen.
To adjust the backlight and contrast level:

1. Press and quickly release the POWER key.
2. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down
to decrease. Press right to increase the contrast or left todecrease.
3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/Contrast
adjustment window. Press MENU to view the options menu.

Contrast
adjustment slider

Backlight
adjustment slider
Warning Page

2. Read and be sure you understand the warning. Press
ENTER to continue.
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALS

Getting Satellite Signals

Viewing GPS Status With the GPS Tab

It can take a few minutes to acquire satellites and show your current
location on the map. Be patient as the unit acquires satellite data.
To get signals more quickly, be sure the antenna is raised to the up
location shown in the image on page 1.

As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar appears
for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number
underneath each bar. The numbers shown below each bar represent
the particular satellite that is being received. Numbers above 33
indicate WAAS satellites.

After you turn on the GPSMAP 196, the unit automatically begins
searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit isgathering satellite signals and acquiring a ﬁx. This process shouldtake only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 196 is getting satellite
signals, the GPS Page shows the status as “Acquiring Satellites.”

The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition,
receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars
give an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver andwhether they are being tracked.

The sky view shows a birds-eye view of the location of each satellite
relative to the receiver’s last known location. The outer circle
represents the horizon (north up), the inner circle represents 45ºabove the horizon, and the center point represents a location directly
overhead. You can also set the sky view to a Track Up conﬁguration,
causing the top of the sky view to align along your current trackheading.
GPS Tab

NOTE: While acquiring satellites, the Map Page can show thewrong location, such as China. This does not mean your unit
has the wrong data loaded. The GPS receiver needs a few more
minutes to acquire satellites and ﬁnd your current location.
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Receiverstatus ﬁeld

Signalstrength bars

Sky view

GPS Tab

The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages:• No signal strength bars—the receiver is looking for thesatellites indicated.
• Grey signal strength bars—the receiver has found thesatellite and is collecting data.
• Black signal strength bars—the receiver has collected thenecessary data from this satellite.
As soon as the GPSMAP 196 has collected the necessary data fromthe best satellites in view to calculate a ﬁx, the status ﬁeld indicatesthe status of the receiver. The unit then updates the location, date
and time.

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Receiver Status

The Receiver Status ﬁeld shows one of the following conditions:• Searching the Sky—the receiver is looking for satellites.
• AutoLocate—the receiver is looking for any satellite whose
almanac has been collected, which can take up to 5 minutes.
• Acquiring Satellites—the receiver is looking for and collecting
data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized location,
but has not acquired a ﬁx.
• 2D GPS Location—At least three satellites have been acquired
and a two-dimensional location ﬁx has been calculated. “2DDifferential” appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in
2D mode and a “D” appears on the strength bar of satellites being
corrected.
• 3D GPS Location—At least four satellites have been acquired
and a three-dimensional ﬁx has been calculated. “3D Differential”
appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode anda “D” appears on the strength bar of satellites being corrected.
• Lost Satellite Reception—the receiver is no longer tracking
enough satellites for a 2D or 3D ﬁx.
• Receiver Not Usable—the receiver is unusable, possibly due tointerference or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off andback on to reset.
• Simulating GPS—the receiver is in Simulator Mode.
• GPS Off—the GPS receiver is turned off.
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GETTING STARTED > GETTING SATELLITE SIGNALSGPS Tab Options

Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to
highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu.

GPS Tips

While the receiver is gathering information, your location on themap can show as different from where you actually are located. Be
patient; as soon as the receiver gathers enough satellite information,
your proper location is shown on the map.
Any time you have traveled more than 600 miles with the GPS
receiver turned off, the receiver can take longer than normal toinitialize and ﬁnd your location.

GPS Tab Options Menu

Start/Stop Simulator—starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is
helpful when learning how to use your unit.

The GPS receiver can lose satellite signals due to interference fromsuch items as buildings, tunnels, and heavy tree cover. Monitoring
the GPS status is recommended.
To learn about GPS, refer to “Learning about GPS” on page 104.

WAAS On—enables WAAS capability. Refer to page 105 of the“Appendix” for more information about WAAS.
Track/North Up Skyview—orients the sky view page on the GPStab to north up or track up.
New Altitude—allows you to manually enter your altitude.
New Location—allows you to enter a new location automatically or
using the map.
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GETTING STARTED > LEARNING ABOUT THE KEYPAD

Learning About the Keypad
PAGE KeyIN/OUT Keys

• Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence
and return the screen from a submenu page.

• Press to zoom in or out on the Map Page.

• Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Land,and Water Modes.

• Press up, down, right or left to move throughlists, highlight ﬁelds, on-screen buttons and icons,
enter data, or move the map pointer.

QUIT Key• Press to cycle through the main pages in reverse
sequence, revert to the previous value in a data entry
ﬁeld, or cancel a function.

ROCKER Keypad

NRST/FIND Key

ENTER/MARK Key• Shows the nearest airports, navaids, points ofcommunication, and airspace boundaries in
Aviation Mode.

• Press to select a highlighted option, initiate entry,
and then conﬁrm.

• Press multiple times in Aviation Mode to show
the Find Menu.

• Press and hold to mark a waypoint.

DIRECT TO Key

MENU Key• Press to start a Goto using airports, navaids,
recently used waypoints, or user-createdwaypoints.

• Press to view the Options Menu for the current page.
• Press twice to show the Main Menu.
POWER Key• Press and hold to turn the unit on or off.

• Press and hold to show additional information forthe current destination (such as communication
frequency and runway data).

• Press and release to adjust the backlighting andcontrast.

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 196

Using the GPSMAP 196

This section explains how to enter and select information with the
GPSMAP 196. To switch between Aviation, Water, and Land Modes,
press and hold PAGE. Use the ROCKER to select a mode, andpress ENTER.

Understanding Terms

The GPSMAP 196 unit’s advanced keypad system is designed toallow quick, convenient selection of navigation options and data
entry. As you progress through this Pilot’s Guide, you will often be
directed to press a speciﬁc key or highlight a ﬁeld on the screen.
When you are directed to press a key, you should press and quickly
release the key. If the key needs to be held down for a period of time
to start a secondary function, the instructions tell you to do so. Whena ﬁeld is selected on the screen, it is highlighted in yellow. The
location of the highlight is controlled by the ROCKER.

Field—the location on a page where data or an option can beentered and shown. Select (highlight) a ﬁeld using the ROCKER to
begin entering data or selecting options.
On-Screen Button—use the ROCKER to highlight a button andpress ENTER to select the button.
Scroll Bar—when viewing a list of items too long to show on
the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list.
The location of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list is
currently shown. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the
ROCKER.
Default—the factory setting saved in the unit’s memory. You canchange the settings as you like, but you can also revert to the factory(default) settings when you select Restore Defaults.

The following features are referred to throughout this manual:
Highlight—move the highlighted area on the screen up, down, left,or right with the ROCKER to select individual ﬁelds. Moving thehighlight to a given location allows you to make a selection, begin
data entry, or scroll through a list.
On-screen
buttons
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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 196

Selecting Options and Entering Data

To enter data and select options, you must use the ROCKER to
highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a ﬁeld on the screen.
Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select options, enter names
and numbers in data ﬁelds, and start your selections.
To select and start an option:

1. Press MENU on any page. An options menu appears with alist of optional features for that page.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the highlight up, down, right, orleft on the menu to your selection.

To exit a menu or return to the previous setting:

1. Press QUIT to move backward through your steps.
2. To return to the starting page, press QUIT repeatedly.

To select and start an on-screen button:

1. On a page with on-screen buttons, use the ROCKER to
highlight the on-screen button you want.
2. Press ENTER.

On-screen button

Selecting an option from an options menu

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GETTING STARTED > USING THE GPSMAP 196

To enter data in a data ﬁeld:

1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data ﬁeld you want, andpress ENTER to activate the ﬁeld.
2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters.
Press right to move to the next character or press left tomove back to the previous character. If there are two lines ofdata, keep pressing right to drop to the next line.
3. After entering the data, press ENTER.

Entering data

NOTE: To clear the entire data ﬁeld, highlight the left-mostcharacter ﬁeld and press left once more on the ROCKER.

GPSMAP 196 Databases

Your GPSMAP 196 comes with a Jeppesen® database, an Obstacle
database, and a basemap. You also should update your Jeppesen
database to use the most current data. Refer to page 109 in the“Appendix” for more information.

MapSource Detailed Maps

Optional Garmin Data Cards and MapSource CD-ROMs enhancethe versatility of your GPSMAP 196. With optional MapSource
City Select® data, you can view listings of nearby restaurants,
lodging, shopping centers, attractions, and entertainment, and evenretrieve addresses and phone numbers for any listed location. With
optional BlueChart data, you can access marine navaids, wrecks,
obstructions, and anchorage locations.
The included PC Interface Cable (with a serial connector) is used totransfer MapSource CD-ROM data to the optional Data Card.
For compatible MapSource products, refer to the Garmin Web site at
http://www.garmin.com/cartography/

Not all ﬁelds are programmable. When you are on a page with ﬁelds
that are not selectable, the highlight skips over them.

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GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE

Simulator Mode

The GPSMAP 196 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Modeis helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite
signals are available or if the antenna is not connected. All
waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained inmemory for future use. The following section describes how to use
Simulator Mode and walks you through some basic navigation using
the simulator.
NOTE: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode. Whenthe unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off.
Any Satellite Signal Strength Bars shown are only simulations
and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.

Starting Simulator Mode

To start Simulator Mode using the Setup tab:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu.
Highlight Setup from the vertical menu.
Highlight the System sub tab.
Select Simulator from the System Mode ﬁeld.

You can start Simulator Mode for the GPS tab or the Setup tab on
the Main Menu.
To start Simulator Mode using the GPS tab:

1.
2.
3.
4.

Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu.
Highlight GPS from the vertical menu.
Press MENU to open the GPS tab options menu.
Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER.

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Setup tab of Main Menu

System sub tab

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GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE

Entering a New Location

From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and
New Altitude to simulate from.
To enter a New Location using the map:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the vertical menu.
Press MENU to open the options menu.
Highlight New Location, and press ENTER.
Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER.

To adjust the simulated speed, heading, and altitude
from the Panel or HSI pages:

1. Press up on the ROCKER increase the speed in
10 knot/kph/mph increments. Press down on the ROCKER to
decrease the speed in the same increments.
2. Press left or right on the ROCKER to change heading.
3. Press the IN and OUT Zoom keys to increase or decrease
altitude (Aviation Mode only).

5. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the locationon the map you want, and press ENTER.

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BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > AVIATION MODE PAGE SEQUENCE

BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE
Aviation Mode Page Sequence

The GPSMAP 196 offers three usage modes, Aviation Mode (default), Land Mode, and Water Mode. The main pages are linked together in aseries that you can cycle through by pressing PAGE to move forward and QUIT to reverse. Each page also has an options menu that allows
you to customize each page (in all three modes) to your preferences and/or select features that speciﬁcally relate to that page. To view theoptions menu for any page, press MENU.
Aviation Mode features four main pages: Map Page, Panel Page, Active Route Page, and Position Data Page. An example of each page in
Aviation Mode appears below. Each of these pages has a speciﬁc use and each page is discussed later in this manual. Aviation Mode is thedefault mode for the GPSMAP 196. This manual ﬁrst addresses each page, such as the Map Page, as shown in Aviation Mode. The manual
then describes the page as shown in Land and Water Mode.

Map Page

Panel Page

Active Route Page

Position Data Page

To switch usage modes:

1. Press and hold PAGE.
2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Land, or Water, and press ENTER.

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BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO

Creating a Direct To

In Aviation Mode, press Direct To
to select a destination. Whena Goto or route is currently in use, holding Direct To
down
brieﬂy shows a detailed information page for the current destination.
Press MENU on any tab of the Goto Page to open an options menu
for that tab. Based on the tab you selected, you can Show Details,
Select Approach, Select Route, Find Land Points, and Remove
Point.
Airport
Identiﬁer
Facility
Name
City

To goto an airport or navaid:

to show the Goto Page. Use the1. Press the Direct To
ROCKER to show the Aviation tab.
2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select the identiﬁer,
facility name, or city ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to enter the word to search. Press up
and down to change the highlighted character and right tomove to the next character ﬁeld. As you scroll through thecharacters the GPSMAP 196 shows database entries withthe same characters you have entered to that point. If morethan one entry exists in the database for the characters you
have entered, a window appears. Use the ENTER key andthe ROCKER to select the point.
4. Press ENTER when the point is shown.
5. With the on-screen Goto button highlighted, press ENTER.
The GPSMAP 196 creates a course from your present
location to the selected destination.

Goto Page: Aviation Tab

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BASIC OPERATION IN AVIATION MODE > CREATING A DIRECT TO

To goto a recently-used or user-created waypoint:

to show the Goto Page. Use the1. Press the Direct To
ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab.

Viewing Details for the Destination

The Show Details option shows detailed information for yourdestination waypoint or the next waypoint in a route. This featureis handy for retrieving airport information, such as communication
frequencies and runway information. You can view details by using theoptions menu or by selecting Show Details on the Goto Page menu,
and pressing ENTER.
To view the details for the selected destination:

Goto Page: Recent Tab

1. Press MENU to open the options menu. Use the ROCKER to
highlight Show Details, and press ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the tab to view the information.

2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from the list, andpress ENTER.
From the User tab, you can also select the top waypoint
name line and then spell out the waypoint name using the
ENTER key and the ROCKER.
3. Highlight the on-screen Goto button, and press ENTER. A
course is plotted from your present location to the selected
destination.

Airport Tab of Details Page

3. Highlight Show Map, and press ENTER to view the item on
the map. Press QUIT when done. Highlight OK, and press
ENTER to return to the Goto Page.
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When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use
the ROCKER to highlight the runway designation or approach
name, and press ENTER. Then press up or down on the ROCKER
to scroll through available runways and approaches. Press ENTER
to select the runway or approach for which you would like to view
additional information.
Viewing Frequency Restrictions
The Comm tab on the Airport Details Page provides a list ofcommunication frequencies for that airport. Some frequencies arenoted with an asterisk (*), which indicates that the frequency has
usage restrictions. You can show the usage restriction information on
your GPSMAP 196.

Usage Restrictions Page

2. To return to the Comm Information Page, press ENTER.

To view usage restrictions for a communication
frequency:

1. With the Comm tab selected, use the ROCKER to highlight
any frequency with usage restrictions (noted with anasterisk), and press ENTER. A Usage Restrictions Page
appears describing the restrictions for the selected frequency.

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Finding a Nearby Point

In Aviation Mode, press NRST/FIND to open the Nearest Pages.
These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports,
airport weather sources, user waypoints within 200 miles of yourpresent location, and other points.
In Water and Land Modes, press NRST/FIND to open the Find
Menu. You can easily search waypoints, cities, exits, and tide
stations using the Find Menu.

Aviation Nearest Categories

In Aviation Mode, the Nearest Pages contains the following
information:
Airport—nearest 15; identiﬁer, bearing, distance, length of thelongest runway, and common trafﬁc advisory (CTAF) or tower
frequency.
Wx (Airport Weather Sources)—nearest 15 airport weather
information sources including AWOS, ASOS, and ATIS.
VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Radio Beacons)—nearest 15;
identiﬁer, facility type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency.
NDB (Non Directional Beacons)—nearest 15; identiﬁer, facility
type (symbol), bearing, distance, and frequency.
INT (Intersection)—nearest 15; identiﬁer, bearing, and distance.
User (Waypoints)—nearest 15; name, bearing, and distance.

Nearest Page: Airport Tab
While in Aviation Mode

Press MENU when the Nearest Page is open to show the Nearest
Page options menu. From the Nearest Page option menu, you can
Set Airport Criteria.

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ARTCC (Air Route Trafﬁc Control Center)—nearest 5; bearing,
distance, and frequency.
FSS (Flight Service Station)—nearest 5; bearing, distance,
frequency, and VOR (for duplex operations).
Airspace—up to 15 (based on number of alerts provided); name,time to entry (when applicable), and status.
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Selecting a Nearby Point as Your Destination

In an emergency, you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP
196 guide you to the closest point to land.
To select a nearby point as your destination:

1. Press the NEAREST key.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the sub tab along the top of thepage.
3. Highlight the point using the ROCKER.

Viewing Details for a Nearby Point
To view details for a nearby point:

1. Press NEAREST to show the nearest pages. Select the subtab.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the item on the list and press
ENTER. The corresponding information page appears.

4. Press Direct To. The Goto Page opens for the selected
point. Or you can press ENTER to show the Information
Page (Details Page).
5. Press ENTER when Goto is highlighted.

To select the nearest airport as your destination:

1. Press NRST twice to show the Airport tab and highlight thenearest airport.
2. Press ENTER to view airport information.
3. Verify the Goto button is highlighted, and press ENTER.

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Information Page for a VOR

On airport information pages, use the ROCKER to select the
sub tabs across the top of the information pages and show
the airport data.
3. Press QUIT to return to the Nearest Pages. You can also
highlight any one of the on-screen buttons to perform that
action, such as Show Map or Goto.

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Viewing Communication Frequencies

The Nearest Pages list up to ﬁve nearest ﬂight service station(FSS) and air route trafﬁc control center (ARTCC) points ofcommunication. The closest communication point is shown ﬁrst,
with additional points available when selected. For duplex operation,
the corresponding VOR is listed (by identiﬁer) and the transmit andreceive frequencies are denoted by a TX and RX respectively.
To view additional communication frequencies:

1. Press NEAREST to open the Nearest Pages.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the ARTCC or FSS sub tab.
3. Press the ROCKER down to highlight Center or Station(based which tab you are on), and press ENTER.

4. Select the numbered item that you want from the list, andpress ENTER to show the communication information. The
lowest numbers on the list are the closest communication
points.

Viewing Airspace Alert Information

When an airspace alert appears, press the NEAREST toautomatically show nearby airspace information in the Airspace tab.
This information includes name, time to entry (if applicable), andstatus. Normally, only one or two airspace alerts occur at a time,
but with sectorized controlled airspace, such as many Class B areas,
there are more. Status information can appear as follows:
Ahead—your projected course takes you inside an airspace within
the next 10 minutes or less.
Near—you are within two nautical miles of an airspace but notprojected to enter it.
Near & Ahead—you are within two nautical miles of an airspaceand your current course takes you inside the airspace.
Inside Airspace—you are within the boundaries of the airspace.

ARTCC Tab

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Viewing Additional Airspace Information
From the Nearest Pages, you can show additional airspace
information, such as ﬂoor and ceiling limits or communication
frequencies.
To view additional airspace information:

1. When an airspace alert appears, press NEAREST to show
the Nearest Pages and the airspace information. If you arealready viewing the Nearest Pages, use the ROCKER toselect the Airspace tab.

2. Use the ROCKER to select the airspace alert entry on thepage, and press ENTER. An information page opens to show
the controlling agency, status, and ﬂoor/ceiling limits.
3. To show a communication frequency for the airspace, selectthe Frequencies button, and press ENTER.
To return to the Nearest Pages, select the OK button, andpress ENTER.
NOTE: When an airspace alert appears, press NEAREST
to automatically show nearest airspace information. Press
NEAREST a second time to quickly show the nearest airports
list. Press NEAREST a third time to show the Find Menu.

Nearest Pages: Airspace Tab

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Setting Airport Criteria

From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to ﬁlter
out airports that do not meet a deﬁned criteria. This allows you to
only show airports with a surface type and sufﬁcient runway length
you want.
Runway Surface—allows you to set criteria for the type of surface
on the runway:
Any—shows any runway, regardless of surface type, including
water landing facilities.
Hard Only—shows only runways with a concrete, asphalt, or
similar sealed surface.
Hard or Soft—shows all runways except water landing facilities.
Water Only—shows only water landing facilities.
Minimum Runway Length—allows you to enter a speciﬁc length
for the shortest runway allowed.
To enter airport criteria:

1. Press NEAREST, and open the Airport tab.
2. Press MENU to show the options menu.
3. Select Set Airport Criteria, and then press ENTER. A
window appears with the current settings for runway surface
and minimum runway length.
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4. With the runway surface ﬁeld highlighted, press ENTER.
Select the surface type, and press ENTER.
5. Highlight the minimum runway length ﬁeld, and press
ENTER.
6. Use the ROCKER to enter the minimum acceptable runway
length. Press ENTER.
NOTE: Use caution when changing the nearest airport criteria.
In an emergency, a short runway is still typically preferable
to an off-ﬁeld landing. If you set the runway length too low or
exclude many runway surfaces, you may not be alerted to a
nearby airport that would be listed otherwise.

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Selecting an Approach

CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database
are for monitoring purposes only. The GPSMAP 196 is not an
IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as a primarysource of navigation guidance in instrument conditions.

When you select an approach, it replaces the destination airport withthe sequence of waypoints for the selected approach. Keep in mind
that the airport must have a published approach (GPS, RNAV, VOR,NDB, localizer, or ILS) and only the ﬁnal course segment (usuallyfrom ﬁnal approach ﬁx to missed approach point) of the publishedapproach is available in the GPSMAP 196.

To select an approach for the destination airport:

to show the Goto Page. Select the
1. Press the Direct To
destination you want to travel to.
2. Press MENU to open the options menu. Highlight SelectApproach, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to select the approach from the window,
and press ENTER. A Vectors? window appears. See thefollowing page for more information on vectors.

NOTE: When using a route, the selected approach for thedestination airport overrides your current route. The original
route is saved in the Route tab.

You can select an approach several ways:• Press the Direct To
and press MENU on the Goto Page,
as described in the steps to the right.
• From the Active Goto (or Active Route) Page, press MENU.
• From the Airport Details Page, select the Approach tab.

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Selecting an Approach

4. Use the ROCKER to select Yes or No, and press ENTER.
The GPSMAP 196 removes the destination airport from theGoto and replaces it with the approach waypoints.

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Understanding Vectors

The Vectors? Option, which appears after you select an approach,determines how you navigate to the ﬁnal approach waypoint.
If you select Yes, the GPSMAP 196 creates an extension of the ﬁnal
course, beyond the ﬁnal approach waypoint in the database (ﬁnalapproach ﬁx [FAF]). On the Active Route Page, a Vector to Finalsymbol appears beside the ﬁrst approach waypoint.

If No is selected for the Vectors? Option, the GPSMAP 196 createsa 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.
CAUTION: Steep Turns are not allowed on an IFR (Instrument
Flight Rules) approach. Follow the approach plate or air trafﬁccontrol instructions to complete the approach without a steep
turn.

If air trafﬁc control clears your approach to an airport, loading theapproach cancels your Direct To and initiates a route to the FAF.
Load the approach only when cleared by air trafﬁc control.

Active Approach Page
Using vectors in the approach

The GPSMAP 196 provides no guidance to the inbound course.
The course deviation needle on the graphic HSI remains off-center
until you are established on this ﬁnal approach course. The HSI
automatically slews (rotates to show the direction) to the inboundcourse. The Map Page shows an extension of the ﬁnal approachcourse using a bold line.
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You can cancel an approach and/or vectors several ways:• Press the Direct To , and press MENU on the Goto Page.
• From the Active Goto (or Active Route) Page, press MENU.
To cancel the vectors and/or approach:

1. Press the Direct To
to show the Goto Page. Or, open the
Active Route Page. Press MENU to open the options menu.
2. Highlight Cancel Approach, and press ENTER to cancel
the entire approach. If you enabled Vectors, highlight Cancel
Vectors, and press ENTER to navigate directly to the FAF.

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Finding Points on Land

To take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the
GPSMAP 196, you can ﬁnd points on the land and then create aturn-by-turn route (auto-route) to that point. For example, you canﬁnd a restaurant to eat dinner at when you land.
To Find Land Points:
1. Press the Direct To

to show the Goto Page.

2. Press MENU to open the options menu.

Goto Page Options Menu

3. Highlight Find Land Points, and press ENTER. The Find
Menu opens.

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Find Menu

4. Press MENU to select the search category, and press
ENTER.
5. Highlight the ﬁnd menu icon for the category, and press
ENTER.
6. Enter the necessary information, such as the restaurant
name and press ENTER. Refer to “Finding an Item” onpage 51 for complete information.
7. Select Save to save the location as a waypoint to use
later when creating a route. Select Show Map to show thelocation on the map, or select OK to return to the search
results list.

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Marking a Waypoint

Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your
GPSMAP 196. Press the ENTER/MARK to capture your present
location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid 2D or 3D
satellite ﬁx to mark your location. Press MENU twice and open the
GPS tab to view your satellite receiver status.

To mark a selected location as a waypoint:

1. Press PAGE to open the Map Page.
2. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the location you wantto save as a waypoint.
3. Quickly press and release ENTER/MARK to open the
Information Page for the map item.

For more information about editing waypoints, see the “Editing andManaging Waypoints” section beginning on page 66.
To mark your present location:

1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the Mark Waypoint Page
appears.
2. To accept the waypoint with the default name (“Waypoint”),
use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER.

Saving the selected item as a waypoint

4. To save the waypoint, press MENU, highlight Create
Waypoint, and press ENTER.
5. To accept the waypoint with the default name, highlight OK,
and press ENTER.

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Creating a Flight Plan (Route)You can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Route Page in theMain Menu. The Route is then saved for future use. You can also
create a route using the Active Route Page for immediate use. For
more information, refer to “Creating Routes” beginning on page 52
and “Editing and Managing Routes” beginning on page 62.
NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database,verify that all of your ﬂight plans in your unit are still current.
If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route,the route is locked and unusable. You need to create a new routewith current Jeppesen Database points.

To create a route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Routes, and press ENTER.
3. Press MENU to show the options menu. Use the ROCKER to
highlight New Route, and press ENTER, or highlight the ﬁrst
blank line, and press ENTER.
4. Press MENU to show the options menu. Use the ROCKER to
highlight Add Waypoint, and press ENTER.
Or
Highlight the ﬁrst blank line, and press ENTER.
5. The Aviation Find Page (Goto Page) opens allowing you toselect an aviation point. Enter the ID, Facility name, or city.
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6. Highlight the point in the list. Highlight OK, and press
ENTER. The selected point is added to the route.
Highlight a
blank line
and press
ENTER tocontinue adding
waypoints.

7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all points are added to theroute. The route is automatically saved to the unit’s memory.

To navigate a saved route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Routes, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the route you want to take from the list, and press
MENU.
4. Highlight Activate Route, and press ENTER.

You can also create a ﬂight plan to use at a later time. For more
information, refer to “Creating Routes” beginning on page 52 and“Editing and Managing Routes” beginning on page 62.

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Following your Flight Plan

When you have created and started your ﬂight plan (or route), theGPSMAP 196 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools.
NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen Database,verify that all of your ﬂight plans (routes) in your unit are still
current. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved
route, the route is locked and unusable. You need to create a newroute with current Jeppesen Database points.

Track Your Progress on the Map Page

On the Map Page, your current location is shown as an airplane (whenin Aviation Mode). You can see how the airplane moves across the map;
this is a graphic view of your ﬂight. Your route is marked with a darkline. The airplane should be on top of the dark line as you move. When
you are on the dark line, you are directly on course.

View the HSI on the Panel Page

You can use the Panel Page to view the HSI, your bearing to the course,
and other information such as speed, altitude, and ETA.
Use the compass in the center of the page to determine if you are on theproper course. Also, you can help keep the aircraft within the VNAV
proﬁle when viewing the VNAV indicator.
For complete information about the Panel Page, see the “Panel Page”
section beginning on page 36.

AlertsAs you travel, a variety of alerts appear on your current page, suchas Airspace, and Obstacle. When an Airspace Alert pops up, press
NEAREST to view the Airspace Information.

NOTE: In Aviation (and Water) Mode, the Goto line andnavigation guidance are ﬁxed. The From point is the location
where the Goto was initiated. In Land Mode, the Goto line on the
map is constantly updated to your present location.

For complete information about the Map Page and the features ofthe Map Page, see “Map Page,” beginning on page 28.

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AVIATION MODE PAGESThis section discusses the major pages, as well as some additional
aviation features, such as E6B.

Map Page

The GPSMAP 196 features a real-time moving map that can domuch more than just plot your course. The Map Page shows map
information (digital cartography) that includes airspace boundaries,
airports, navaids, lakes, rivers, coastlines, cities, and highways.
Dedicated zoom keys (IN and OUT) are provided for range
adjustments.
Two basic map operating modes, location mode and pan mode,
determine what cartography is shown on the Map Page. Location
mode pans the map to keep your present location in the screen area.
The location marker (icon) that shows your travel on the Map Page
is an aircraft symbol
in Aviation Mode and a triangle symbol
in Water and Land Modes. The GPSMAP 196 always turns on inlocation mode, with the last known location centered on the map.
When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 196 enters pan mode,
which moves the map to keep the white arrow (map pointer)within the screen area.

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In Aviation Mode, by default, four user-selectable data ﬁelds witha RMI appear on the right side of the screen. The data ﬁelds canbe conﬁgured to show any one of the several data options. You canalso change the layout of the map and data ﬁelds, see page 34 for
information.

Airports
Map Zoom
Range

Current
Location
Map Page (Aviation Mode)

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Map Orientation

There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map
like a paper map, Track Up orients the map in the direction of travel,
and Course Up orients the map in the direction of the destination.
When using Track Up or Course Up, the North arrow indicates theorientation. To change the map orientation, press PAGE to open the
Map Page. Press MENU. Select Map, and press ENTER. Refer topage 33 for information.

Zooming In and Out of the Map

The Map Page has 28 available range scales from 20 ft to 800 nm(20 ft to 800 mi or 5 m to 1200 km). The map range is controlled by
the IN and OUT keys, with the current range shown at the bottom
right of the data window.
NOTE: The range value represents the distance between theends of the range bar ().

Map coverage conforms to the following conditions:• Cartography is shown when the selected zoom range iscovered by either the internal basemap or other MapSource
data loaded onto a data card.
• When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal
database and data card map information, the cartography withthe best resolution is shown.
• When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of thedata in use, “overzoom” appears below the map range.

No additional data is available• When external data (such as MapSource data) is used, “mapcard” appears below the map range.

To select a map zoom range (zoom in and out):••

Press the OUT key to zoom out.
Press the IN key to zoom in.

Using detailed maps loaded on the data card

The system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mile zoom
range, with more detailed coverage available through the use of theJeppesen, BlueChart, or MapSource data.
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Panning the Map

The panning arrow allows you to pan the map to show other map
areas. As you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves
to provide continuous map coverage.
To pan the map:

Press up, down, right, or left on the ROCKER. The panningarrow moves the map so you can view different parts of themap.
Panning Arrowdata window:
Shows the distanceand bearing fromyour present
location, andarrow’s location
coordinates.

Map feature
highlighted
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As you move the arrow, the distance and bearing from your present
location to the arrow is shown in the data window, along with thearrow’s location coordinates. When you zoom in pan mode, thearrow stays centered on the screen. When the arrow is stationary,ﬁxed coordinates appear in the location ﬁeld, and the distance andbearing from your present location update as you move.
To re-center your location on-screen:

1. When you are ﬁnished panning the Map, press QUIT.
2. The map automatically moves to show your present location,and the unit returns to location mode.

The arrow can also be used to select on-screen map items, allowing
you to review a selected item directly from the map screen.
To view details about an on-screen point:

1. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to the waypoint or map
item you want. If there are several items grouped closely
together, zoom in closer for a better view.
When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted onscreen with the name and location shown at the top of thescreen, along with the distance and bearing from your current
location, as shown in the image to the left.

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2. Press ENTER to view more information about the point. The
information and on-screen buttons shown vary based on thetype of item selected. In some cases, additional information
tabs appear at the top of the Information Page or WaypointPage.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the extra tabs and view the
information.
4. Select an on-screen button, and press ENTER.
5. Press QUIT to exit the Information Page.

Airspace Information

Pan mode can also be used to retrieve information on airspaces
depicted on the map.
Information box
with airspace
name, type,and ﬂoor/ceiling
limitsHighlighted
airspace area

Airspace Information

To retrieve airspace information from the Map Page:

Airport Information Page

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1. Use the ROCKER to select an area within the airspaceboundary. The boundary line is highlighted and the airspace
type and ﬂoor/ceiling limits are shown.
2. To show additional information, press ENTER.
View communication frequencies by highlighting the onscreen Frequencies button, and pressing ENTER.
3. To return the to Map Page, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

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Obstacle Information

Obstacles are shown on the Map Page when the map range is set
to 3 nm or below. Standard aeronautical chart symbols are used forlighted or unlighted obstacles taller than 200 feet Above Ground
Level (AGL). Refer to the Obstacle Icons legend below.
Lighted Obstacle 1000 ft AGL and higher.
Unlighted Obstacle 1000 ft AGL and higher.
Lighted Obstacle below 1000 ft AGL.
Unlighted Obstacle below 1000 ft AGL.
Obstacle Icons

Each obstacle is labeled with the altitude of the top of the obstacle,
or Mean Sea Level (MSL). Each obstacle also lists, in parentheses,
the actual height of the obstacle, or Above Ground Level (AGL).
Light grey symbols indicate that the obstacle is between theuser-deﬁned Caution Elevation and 100 feet below the aircraft. Dark
grey symbols indicate the obstacle is within 100 feet of the aircraft.

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Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map

You can remove items from the map (declutter the screen) to remove
unwanted items, such as highways. Aviation Mode has various levelsof declutter. To quickly declutter the map, press ENTER.
To declutter the Map Page (Aviation Mode only):

1. Press ENTER. Background detail, including highways, cities,
rivers & smaller lakes, is shown in gray (de-emphasized)on the map to make the aviation data easier to read. This
declutter setting is identiﬁed by CLEAR-1 appearing below
the map range.
2. Press ENTER again. The above background map detail isremoved from the Map Page. CLEAR-2 appears below the
map range.
3. Press ENTER again. Airspace boundary detail is removed
from the Map Page. CLEAR-3 appears below the map range.
4. Press ENTER again. Only the waypoints and navaids which
are part of the current Goto or route appear on the Map
Page. CLEAR-4 appears below the map range.
5. Press ENTER again to return ALL detail to the Map Page.

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Measuring Distance

You can measure the distance and bearing between two map items.
To measure the bearing/distance between two points:

1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu.
2. Highlight the Measure Distance option, and press ENTER.
An on-screen arrow appears on the map at your present
location with ENT REF below it.
3. Move the arrow to the reference point (the starting point thatyou want to measure from), and press ENTER.

End point of
measurement,labeled “ENTREF”

Setting Up the Map Page

The Map Page Setup allows you to adjust the way items appear on
the Map Page.
To change a map setup option:

1.
2.
3.
4.

From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu.
Highlight Setup Map, and press ENTER.
Highlight the Map tab, and press ENTER.
Press left or right on the ROCKER to highlight the tab, thenup or down on the ROCKER to highlight to the ﬁeld you want
to change, and press ENTER.

The beginningpoint of themeasurement

Measure Distance

4. Move the arrow to the point want to measure to. The bearing
and distance from the reference point and arrow coordinates
appear in the data window at the top of the screen.
5. Press QUIT to ﬁnish.
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5. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight to the setting,and press ENTER to select the new setting.
6. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit.
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Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields

To customize the pages to show what you want, adjust the pagelayout and data ﬁelds.
You can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: Map,
Panel, HSI, and Position Data Pages. You can adjust the data ﬁelds
on many of these pages as well.
To set up the page layout:

1. Press PAGE to show the page you want to change.
2. Press MENU to open the options menu.
3. Highlight Set up Page Layout, and press ENTER.

Changing the layout of the Map Page

To change a data ﬁeld:

Press PAGE to show the page you want to change.
Press MENU to open the options menu.
Highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER.
Move the ﬁeld highlight to the data ﬁeld you want to change,and press ENTER.
5. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the data you
want to show, and press ENTER.
6. To return the ﬁeld to the default setting, press MENU, andthen press ENTER.
7. Press QUIT to exit.
1.
2.
3.
4.

Changing a Data Field

4. Select the option you want, and press ENTER. The options
vary between the three usage modes and the page you are
setting up.
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Additional Map Data

You can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 196
unit and data card.
To review or change data card information:

1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU.
2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information, andpress ENTER.

Map Familyhighlighted.
Press ENTER
to view theindividual maps
in the family.

Map Card Information Page

3. The ﬁrst page shows the Map Families that are stored on thedata card and whether they are shown on the Map Page.
To change the setting for a Map Family, highlight the box next
to the Map Family name, and press ENTER to select (checkmark) or deselect (no check mark) the Show setting.
4. To view the list of maps within a Map Family, highlight thename of the Map Family, and press ENTER.
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Individual Map Information Page
Showing the individual maps that are in the selected Map Family

5. To view detailed information about an individual map,
highlight the Map Name, and press ENTER. Highlight OK,
and press ENTER to exit the map information page.
6. To select or deselect individual maps, highlight the box next
to a map, and press ENTER to check/uncheck the Showbox.
Or
Press MENU, and select one of the options (Show All, Hide
All, or Show Defaults), and press ENTER.
7. Press QUIT to exit the Map Information Page.

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Panel Page

The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format,
similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the differences between
this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanicalpanel instruments use sensors that provide information different
from that derived using GPS. The Panel Page appears only when the
GPSMAP 196 is in Aviation Mode.
The Panel Page shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator(HSI) surrounded by additional indicators.
HSI showing Course Deviation Indicator (CDI)
Ground Speed

Next Waypoint
and Distanceto it

Turn Rate
Indicator

Altitude

Estimated
Time Enroute

The course pointer and course deviation needle indicate the course
and whether you are on the course. A bug indicator provides
information to guide you back to the course if you stray off course.
If you move off course, the Course Deviation Indicator, or needle,
indicates how far off course you are, left or right, based on its
placement along the course deviation scale. To get back on courseand center the needle, steer toward the needle.
The course deviation scale setting is adjustable for ±0.25, 1.25 or 5.0(nautical mile, statute mile, or kilometer) full-scale deﬂection. The
course deviation scale appears on the lower right corner of the HSI.
To change the Panel Page layout:

1. Press MENU while on the Panel Page.
2. Highlight Setup Page Layout, and press ENTER.
3. Select a layout option, and press ENTER.

Vertical Speed
CDI Scale
Panel Page

The graphic HSI depicts the course to the destination or the next
waypoint in a route, current ground track, off course error, and a
To/From indication. The rotating compass indicates your current
ground track at the top of the page.
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Setting Up the Panel Page

You can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale to suit yourneeds.
To set a user-deﬁned bug heading reference:

1. With the Panel Page appears, press MENU to show the
Panel Page options menu.
2. Highlight Set Bug Indicator, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight User Selected, and press ENTER. A window
appears at the center of the HSI, showing the current bugindicator setting.
4. Select the heading reference by pressing left or right on the
ROCKER. Press ENTER. The bug indicator remains ﬁxed on
the selected heading until a new bug heading is chosen.

To change the CDI scale:

1. With the Panel Page shown, press MENU to show the Panel
Page options menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Set CDI Scale, and press
ENTER. A window appears at the center of the HSI, showing
the scale settings.
3. Use the ROCKER to select the scale, and press ENTER.

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Manually Setting a Course

Use the Set OBS and Hold option to manually set your course to
the destination.
To manually set a course to the destination waypoint:

1. With the Panel Page shown, press MENU to show the Panel
Page options menu.
2. Highlight Set OBS and Hold option, and press ENTER. An
OBS data ﬁeld appears on the screen. Keep in mind that you
must have a destination waypoint selected.
3. Select the OBS course by pressing the ROCKER left andright. Press ENTER. The course deviation needle andcourse pointer now provide steering guidance to the selectedcourse.
To release the waypoint hold and return to automaticsequencing of route waypoints, press MENU. Highlight
Release Hold, and press ENTER.
To cancel the OBS course and reset a direct course to the
waypoint, press Direct To, highlight Resume Route, andpress ENTER to re-start the route.

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VNAV (Vertical Navigation)

The VNAV sub tab in the Main Menu provides settings for thevertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional
proﬁle that guides you from your present location and altitude to a
ﬁnal (target) altitude at a speciﬁed location.
When the VNAV proﬁle is deﬁned, message alerts help keep you
informed of your progress. The bar on the HSI on the Panel Pageshows your VNAV proﬁle.

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The “Approaching VNAV Proﬁle” message appears one minuteprior to the initial descent point. The descent angle locks to preventchanges 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.

CAUTION: The GPSMAP 196 is a VFR navigation tool andshould not be used to perform instrument approaches. VNAV isonly a VFR navigation aid and is not intended for instrument
approaches.

VN

To use the vertical navigation feature, your ground speed must be
greater than 35 knots and you must be navigating a Goto or a route.

At 500 ft above the target altitude, the “Approaching Target
Altitude” message appears, the time to vertical navigation goesblank, and the VNAV indicator disappears from the Panel Page.

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Target Altitude
Distance to Target

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Using the VNAV Feature
Use the VNAV (Vertical Navigation) feature to ensure that you areﬂying at the proper altitude. The VNAV Indicator appears on the
HSI (Panel Page) as a horizontal bar, as shown in the image on
the next page. A message appears when you are approaching the
VNAV Proﬁle. When the bar is in the vertical center of the HSI, youare at the proper altitude for the VNAV Proﬁle. Make sure VNAV
Indicator is On in the options menu. From the Panel Page, press
MENU to open the options menu. Select Capture VNAV Proﬁle,and press ENTER to center or re-center the VNAV indicator on
the graphic HSI. You must have entered a valid vertical navigation
proﬁle and be navigating.

Setting up VNAVTo open the VNAV tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select VNAV from therow of tabs along the top of the page.
The VNAV
Waypoint
automaticallychanges toyour destination
after you begin
navigating to a
destination.
VNAV Sub Tab

VNAVIndicator

Panel Page showing the VNAV Indicator

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Target Altitude—enter the altitude you want to be at when you
reach your target location. Select Above Waypoint to use ﬁeld
elevation for airports in the Jeppesen database or Above MSL to
specify an exact MSL altitude target.
By—deﬁnes the target location with settings of distance Before or
After a reference waypoint (the ﬁnal destination airport). To set atarget location at a reference waypoint, enter a distance of zero.
VNAV Waypoint—allows you to select any waypoint along thecurrently active route (or Goto) as your reference waypoint. The
reference waypoint deﬁnes the target location.

Active Route Page

Whenever you start a route (ﬂight plan) or initiate a Goto while in
Aviation or Water 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.
As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to indicate theactive point ﬁrst. The Active Route and Route Review Pages sharemany of the same features and options.
Press PAGE repeatedly to open the Active Route Page.

VNAV Proﬁle—allows you to select the descent rate.
VNAV Messages—enables and disables VNAV alert messages.

Active Route Page

NOTE: If you have created a route (Flight Plan) with aJeppesen point that is no longer current after you perform an
update to your Jeppesen Database, the route is locked. You needto create a new route with current Jeppesen Database points.
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Active Route Page Options

Press MENU while on the Active Route Page to open the options
menu. You can edit the route using many of the options in the menu
such as Edit on Map (see page 65 for information), Add Waypoint,
and Invert. You can also change the data ﬁelds to suit your needs.
You can also select an approach for your landing and set your fuelﬂow (or plan your route, based on your current Usage Mode):
Select Approach—(Aviation Only) allows you to select theﬁnal course segment of a published approach, replacing the ﬁnal
destination airport in a Goto or route with the sequence of waypoints
for the selected approach. The approaches provide only the ﬁnal
course segment, usually from ﬁnal approach ﬁx (FAF) to missed
approach point (MAP), and are based on existing GPS, RNAV,
VOR, NDB, localizer, or ILS approach procedures. All approachprocedures are ﬂown as a sequence of waypoints in the route. To
select an approach and add the waypoints to the route, the ﬁnal
destination in the Goto or route must be an airport with a publishedapproach.
Set Fuel Flow (Plan Route)—allows you to enter information about
your aircraft and route.

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Position Data Page

The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for the importantdata you want to show while navigating a route in Aviation andWater Modes. The default page shows a compass ribbon, yourcurrent latitude and longitude, the current date and time, battery or
external power indicator, and eight user-selectable data ﬁelds. The
compass ribbon is shown at the top of the page to show your current
heading with a dark, vertical bar. To stay on course, steer toward thegray bar (or arrows) until it is aligned with the dark bar.
Press PAGE repeatedly to open the Position Data Page.

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Position Data Page Options

Flight Log

Reset Trip—clears trip information, except the maximum speed andthe odometer.

The bottom of the Flights tab shows the time of your last ﬂight. This
resets if you select All Unit Defaults from the System tab options
menu.

With the Position Data Page open, press MENU to open the options
menu. You can set up the layout of the page and change the data
ﬁelds. For an explanation of the data ﬁelds, refer to page 112 in the“Appendix.” You can also select one of the following options:

Reset Max Speed—clears the maximum speed.
Reset Odometer—clears the running total of the distance traveledsince the odometer was last reset.
Reset All—clears all trip information including the maximum speed
and odometer.

The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded ﬂights, including date,route of ﬂight, and ﬂight time. The GPSMAP 196 saves up to 50
recorded ﬂights while in Aviation Mode. Entries on this list areautomatically created for each ﬂight.

An optional FlightBook software package is available to further
simplify your ﬂight record keeping. For details about FlightBook,
visit the Garmin Web site at http://www.garmin.com/aviation.

Viewing the Flight Log

Recording begins when your speed exceeds 30 knots and you
gain 500 feet of altitude. The Route of Flight ﬁeld uses thenearest airport as the departure airport. The destination airport iscontinuously updated as your ﬂight progresses.
If you land and groundspeed drops below 30 knots, the ﬂight entry
is saved and a new entry is recorded when you depart the airport.
A touch-and-go or brief stop of less than 10 minutes appends to thecurrent ﬂight record, rather than starting a new entry.
Select any listed entry in the log to view additional information.

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To view details for a ﬂight:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Flights from the vertical menu of tabs.
3. Press MENU and select Show Hours and Minutes to view
the ﬂights in minutes and hours, if you prefer.
4. Highlight the ﬂight, and press ENTER. The ﬂight details
window opens.
5. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to return to the Flights
tab.

Deleting Flight Records

Aircraft Information

The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Proﬁle andWeight & Balance.
To open the Aircraft tab of the Main Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Aircraft from the vertical list of tabs.
3. Press the ROCKER right or left to highlight either the
Aircraft Proﬁle sub tab or the Weight & Balance sub tabfrom the top of the screen.

You can delete the highlighted ﬂight record (Delete Flight) or delete
all ﬂight records from the Flight Log (Delete All). To delete ﬂights,
press MENU (with the Flights tab information shown). Use the
ROCKER to highlight a menu option, and press ENTER.

Aircraft Proﬁle Tab

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AVIATION MODE PAGES > AIRCRAFT INFORMATIONEntering Your Aircraft Proﬁle

The Aircraft Proﬁle sub tab allows you to proﬁle cruising speed,
maximum speed, and fuel ﬂow. The unit can save up to 10 aircraft
proﬁles.
Cruising speed and fuel ﬂow are used as default settings whenviewing trip planning information on the Route Review Page. The
maximum speed is used to deﬁne the range for airspeed on the Panel
Page and is automatically updated if you exceed this ﬁgure.
To enter an aircraft proﬁle:

1. From the Aircraft Proﬁle tab, use the ROCKER to highlightthe on-screen New button, and press ENTER.
2. Highlight the Current Aircraft ﬁeld, and press ENTER. Or,
highlight the Rename button, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to enter the aircraft tail number (or otheridentifying information) in the Current Aircraft ﬁeld. Press
ENTER when ﬁnished.
4. Use the ROCKER to enter information for the cruising andmaximum speeds for your aircraft, and your aircraft’s fuel
ﬂow.

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To select a saved aircraft proﬁle:

1. From the Aircraft Proﬁle tab, use the ROCKER to highlight
the Current Aircraft ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the aircraft proﬁle, and press
ENTER.

To rename or delete a saved aircraft proﬁle:

1. From the Aircraft Proﬁle tab, use the ROCKER to highlight
the Current Aircraft and to select the proﬁle you want torename.
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 keys to enter a new tail number.

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Calculating the Weight & Balance

Weight & Balance may be used during your pre-ﬂight preparations
to verify the weight and balance conditions for your aircraft. By
entering the weight and arm values on this page, the GPSMAP 196
can calculate the total weight, moment, and center of gravity (CG) toensure a safe ﬂight.
Before entering the various ﬁgures, you need to determine theempty weight of the airplane and the arm (or “station”) for eachweight entered. These ﬁgures should be determined using the pilot’s
operating handbook for your airplane, which also notes the weight
limitations and fore/aft CG limits. Compare those ﬁgures to thevalues calculated by the GPSMAP 196.
To perform weight and balance calculations:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Aircraft from the vertical list of tabs.
3. Press the ROCKER right to highlight Weight & Balance.

Weight & Balance Tab

4. Highlight the weight ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
5. Use the ROCKER to enter the weight ﬁgure. Press ENTER.
6. Change the weight units. Highlight lbs, and press ENTER.
Select Kgs, and press ENTER.
7. Highlight the corresponding ARM ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
8. Use the ROCKER to enter the arm ﬁgure. Press ENTER.
9. Repeat steps 4 through 8 until all ﬁgures are entered. The
calculated moment, weight, and CG ﬁgures appear at thebottom of the page. Keep in mind that the “Aircraft” (empty
weight/arm) ﬁgures must be entered as a reference tocalculate a valid moment, weight, and CG.
10. To empty the aircraft, press MENU, select Empty Aircraft,and press ENTER.
NOTE: This information is only for ﬂight planning purposes.
Consult your aircraft’s pilot handbook for the ofﬁcial weight andbalance data.

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AVIATION MODE PAGES > E6B TAB

E6B Tab

The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True
Airspeed, and Winds Aloft (Head Wind, Tail Wind, Wind From, andWind Speed), based on information you enter.
To open the E6B tab of the Main Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight E6B from the vertical list of tabs.

True Airspeed—(calculated or user-entered ﬁgure) determined fromentry of calibrated airspeed, baro pressure, and total air temperature.
Also can be entered directly for winds aloft calculations.
Baro Pressure—required entry for density altitude/true airspeed
calculation. Use current altimeter setting (barometric pressure).

Calculated
FigureCalculated
Figures

Calculated or
User-Entered
FigureWind From—(calculated ﬁgure) determined from entry of heading
and true airspeed.

E6B Tab

Indicated Altitude—required entry for density altitude/true airspeed
calculation. Enter the aircraft’s altimeter reading.
Calibrated Airspeed—required entry for density altitude/true
airspeed calculation. Enter the aircraft’s airspeed indicator.

Total Air Temp—required entry for density altitude/true airspeed
calculation. Total Air Temperature (TAT) is the temperature of the
air including the heating effect caused by speed. The temperature
reading on a standard outside air temperature gauge found on most
piston aircraft is TAT.
Head Wind—(calculated ﬁgure) determined from entry of heading
and true airspeed.
Wind Speed—(calculated ﬁgure) determined from entry of heading
and true airspeed.
Density Altitude—(calculated ﬁgure) determined from entry ofindicated altitude, barometric pressure and total air temperature.

Heading—required entry for winds aloft calculation. Use headingfrom the aircraft’s heading indicator or directional gyro.
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To calculate true airspeed and density altitude:

1. From the E6B tab, highlight the Indicated Altitude ﬁeld (atthe top of the page), and press ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on youraltimeter. Press ENTER when ﬁnished.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to enter the Calibrated Airspeed,
Baro Pressure, and Total Air Temperature. (For Calibrated
Airspeed, use the speed shown on your airspeed indicator.
Use the current altimeter setting for Baro Pressure. Total
Air Temperature is the temperature of the outside air
including the heating effect caused by speed. For mostaircraft, this is the temperature reading on a standard outside
air temperature gauge.) The calculated ﬁgures for True
Airspeed and Density Altitude are shown in the designatedﬁelds.
Calculated
FigureCalculated
Figures

Calculated or
User-Entered
FigureTo calculate winds aloft:

1. Follow the steps in the previous procedure to determine true
airspeed.
Or
Use the ROCKER and ENTER keys to manually enter a true
airspeed ﬁgure in the True Airspeed ﬁeld.
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 compass. Press ENTER whenﬁnished.
The calculated ﬁgures for Head Wind, Wind From, and Wind
Speed appears.
NOTE: If a True North reference is currently selected as theheading reference on your GPSMAP 196, you must enter
Heading using a True North reference to determine winds
accurately.

To restore defaults on the E6B tab:

1. Open the E6B tab on the Main Menu.
2. Press MENU to open the options menu.
3. Highlight Restore Default, and press ENTER.

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BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > LAND MODE PAGE SEQUENCE

BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE
To switch usage modes:

1. Press and hold PAGE.
2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Land, or Water, and press ENTER.

Land Mode Page SequenceLand Mode features three main pages: the Map, Compass, and Postion Data Pages. Two additional pages appear during active navigation
while in Land Mode—a Current Route Page appears if you are navigating a turn-by-turn route, and an Active Route Page appears if you arenavigating “Off Road.” See “Navigating in Land Mode” beginning on the next page for more information.

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Compass Page

Current Route Page

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Navigating in Land Mode

Land Mode and Water Mode are similar. Most of the features
discussed here also apply to Water Mode.
There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in Land Mode:• Select a point on the map and press the Direct To .
• Press NRST/FIND to search for a particular item and create aroute to it.
You can also start a saved route through the Routes tab of the Main
Menu. For more information, refer to page 52.

Navigate Options in Land Mode

3. Follow the route line created on the Map Page or the turn-byturn route (auto-route) by using the Current Route Page.

To goto a highlighted map item:

1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the item you would like tonavigate to on the Map Page.
2. Press Direct To. Go To <point name> is added to thelist of options and automatically highlighted. If you haveselected an area of the map that is not a map feature,
Go To MAP Point is listed. Select Go To <point name> or
Go To MAP Point, and press ENTER.

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To start new route using the Find Menu:

To search for an item and route to it:

1. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints, and press
ENTER. (You can also choose to Goto other points, such as
Cities or Services from this list. The steps vary only slightly
from those listed for Waypoints.)
2. Select a waypoint from the list, and then press ENTER toshow the Review Waypoint Page. The Review Waypoint
Page automatically opens.

1. Press the NRST/FIND to open the Find Menu.
2. Using the ROCKER, highlight a category, such as Cities,
and press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER and use the ROCKER to begin entering theletters contained in the item name. The list begins to sort by
the items that start with the letters you are entering. Press
ENTER.

Waypoint Page
Activating a Goto using the Find Menu

Finding an item using the By Name ﬁeld: The unit searches for items startingwith the letter combination you enter and shows them in the list.

3. With the Goto button highlighted, press ENTER to begin
navigation.

4. Highlight an item from the list, and press ENTER.
5. Highlight the Goto button, and press ENTER.

For complete information about ﬁnding an item, refer to thefollowing section.

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Finding an Item

The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints
and points of interest. You can access the Find Menu by pressing
NRST/FIND.
The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories:
Waypoints, Cities, Exits, Aviation Points, Transportation, andTide Stations. Additional categories appear based on the optional
BlueChart or MapSource data card in the unit.

Using the Find From Feature

The Find option also supports a “ﬁnd from” feature that allows you
to center your search around an item that you have just found.
To ﬁnd an item from another location on the map:

1. Open the Map Page. Use the ROCKER to pan the arrow(pointer) to the location you want, and press NRST/FIND.

Find From Map PointerFind Menu

Follow the directions on the previous page to search for an item near
your current location and then route to it.

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2. The Find Menu opens showing “From Other Location.” Thelist of items is sorted to show items nearest the selected
location. Using the ROCKER, highlight the category you wantfrom the list, and press ENTER.
3. Using the ROCKER, highlight an item from the list, and press
ENTER. The item’s information page automatically opens,allowing you to save the item as a waypoint, show the itemon the map, or automatically create a route to (Goto) the
item.
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Viewing the Information Page

Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results
list has an information page.
To view details about an item:

1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, andpress ENTER.
An Information Page appears with details about the item in atabbed format. Based on the type of item, additional options
are available for viewing the item on the Map, viewing a tide
chart, viewing the list of maps on your data card, and viewing
the next item in the search results list.

Creating Routes

The GPSMAP 196 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible
routes, with up to 50 waypoints each.
Routes can be created in two ways. The ﬁrst way is to selectwaypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of theroute points as you create the route. The second way is by selecting
waypoints or map items from the Map Page, allowing you to seeeach route point graphically on-screen as you create the route.

Route Tab
Information Page

2. Press PAGE or QUIT to exit the information page. You
can also highlight one of the on-screen buttons, and press
ENTER to perform that operation.
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To create a route using the Find Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical listof tabs.
3. Press MENU to show the Route options menu. Select New
Route, and press ENTER. Or, highlight the ﬁrst available
blank route slot and press ENTER. The Route Review Page
automatically opens, showing a blank route.
4. Press ENTER to ﬁnd items to add to the route.
5. The Find Menu opens (based on which Usage Mode you
are in). Using the methods discussed in the “Finding an
Item” section beginning on page 51, select a point to add toyour route. When you ﬁnd an item, highlight OK, and press
ENTER to add the point to the route. Repeat until you haveadded all of the points to the route.

To create a route graphically:

1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the
ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs.
2. Press MENU to show the Route options menu. Select New
Route, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the ﬁrst blank slot in the Route List Page, and press
MENU. Use the ROCKER to highlight Edit on Map, andpress ENTER.
4. Use the ROCKER to highlight the location, and press
ENTER. Press MENU and select Append To Route.
If you select an area of the map that is not a feature or
waypoint, a new waypoint is created for that location. Press
ENTER on the New Waypoint Page to save the location asa waypoint and continue adding points to your route. You
can edit the properties of this waypoint as you can with any
waypoint.

Creating a new route on Route Review Page
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To follow a saved route in Land Mode:

Creating a new route on the map

5. Repeat until you have added all points to the route.
6. When ﬁnished, press QUIT twice to return to the Route
Review Page.
Or
Press MENU, highlight Edit as Text, and press ENTER toview the Route Review Page.

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1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the
ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs.
2. Highlight the route you want to start, and press MENU.
3. Highlight Activate Route, and press ENTER. The Active
Route Page opens.
4. Press MENU. Highlight Follow Roads, and press ENTER.
The GPSMAP 196 automatically generates a turn-by-turnroute following roads.

If you want to follow roads on your route, press MENU and selectFollow Roads on the Active Route Page.

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BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > CREATING WAYPOINTSCreating Waypoints

Waypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your
GPSMAP 196. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing
and holding ENTER/MARK. You can also ﬁnd waypoints using themap or Find Menu and them store them in the unit.
The GPSMAP 196 stores up to 1,000 alphanumeric waypoints witha user-deﬁned icon, comment, altitude, and depth available for each
waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods:• ENTER/MARK —allows you to quickly mark your present
location.
• Graphically—allows you to deﬁne a new waypoint locationfrom the map show using the ROCKER.
• Text Entry—allows you to enter a new waypoint’s location
coordinates manually.

Marking Your Present Location

The ENTER/MARK key lets you quickly capture your present
location to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid location(2D or 3D) ﬁx to mark your present location. You can determine thesatellite ﬁx by looking at the GPS tab on the Main Menu.
To mark your present location:

1. Press and hold ENTER/MARK until the New Waypoint Page
appears, then release it. A default three-digit name andsymbol are assigned for the new waypoint.

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2. To accept the waypoint with the default information, use the
ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER.
3. To change any information on the New Waypoint Page,
highlight the appropriate ﬁeld, and press ENTER. After
entering and conﬁrming your changes, highlight OK, andpress ENTER.

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BASIC OPERATION IN LAND MODE > CREATING WAYPOINTSCreating Waypoints From the Map

You can create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the
map and move the arrow over a map item, a highlighted descriptionof that item appears. The GPSMAP 196 uses the map item text
shown on the map as the default name and symbol for the new
waypoint.
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 the map location, or
map feature.
3. Press and quickly release ENTER/MARK to capture thearrow location. Pressing and holding ENTER/MARK marks
your present location, not the arrow’s location. The New Map
Waypoint Page appears.
If you have highlighted a map feature, an information pageappears after you press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to
highlight Save, and press ENTER to save the item as a
waypoint.

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Map Feature Information Page
Select Save to save the map feature as a waypoint

4. To accept the waypoint with the default information, highlight
OK, and press ENTER.
To change the any information on the New Map Waypoint
Page, highlight the appropriate ﬁeld, and press ENTER. After
entering your changes, highlight OK, and press ENTER.

Creating a Waypoint by Entering Coordinates

You can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint.
This method can be useful for creating a waypoint at a speciﬁc
latitude/longitude location from a chart. You can manually change
the location coordinates in the New Waypoint Page to create a new
waypoint or use the Create Waypoint selection in the User Points
tab options menu.

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To create a new waypoint by entering location
coordinates:

1. Press ENTER/MARK to create a waypoint (or use yourfavorite method discussed in previous sections). The new
waypoint is created with the next available waypoint number
and the receiver’s last known location as the default location.
2. On the New Waypoint Page, use the ROCKER to highlightthe Location ﬁeld, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER
to enter the location coordinates, and press ENTER whenﬁnished.
3. To change any of the other information, highlight theappropriate ﬁeld, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER toenter the new information.
4. After entering your changes, highlight OK, and press
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To change the location of a waypoint, highlight the character you want tochange in the Location ﬁeld. Press up or down on ROCKER to change thecharacter. Repeat until the new location is entered.

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Following a Land RouteThe GPSMAP 196 guides you to your destination using many tools,
such as the Map Page and Current Route Page.

Track Your Progress with the Map Page

You can track the progress of your route on the Map Page. Your
route is shown with a route line. The next turn appears in the top baron the Map Page.

Current Route Page in Land Mode

Whenever you have started a turn-by-turn route in the GPSMAP
196 set in Land Mode, the Current Route Page shows each turn of
the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, andestimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route,the next turn appears at the top of the list.

Current Route Page
Map Page Showing Your RouteStarting and Stopping Navigation

Press MENU to open the Current Route menu. Highlight
Stop/Resume Navigation.

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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES
This section discusses the major pages in Land Mode, such as the
Map Page, as well as some additional features, such as routes andpoints.

Current
Location

Map Page

Map Zoom
Range

Refer to page 28 through 35 in the “Aviation Mode Pages” section
for more details about the Map Page.
The location marker (icon) that shows your travel on the Map Page
is a triangle symbol in Water and Land Modes. The GPSMAP
196 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location
centered on the map. When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP
196 enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow(map pointer) within the screen area.
In Land Mode, by default, four user-selectable data ﬁelds appear on
the right side of the screen that can be conﬁgured to show any oneof the possible data options. The top of the screen shows the GPS
status or the route leg. You can also add additional data ﬁelds to thepage or select a full screen map without data ﬁelds.

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Data Fields

Map Page

Press the zoom keys (IN and OUT) to change the map range. Some
items on the map appear only if the map is zoomed in to a certain
level.
Press MENU to open the options menu for the Map Page.
Use the ROCKER to measure the distance between two objects on
the map.
Change the page layout and data ﬁelds to customize the Map Page.

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Current Route Page

Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 196 in Land
Mode, the Current 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.
Next Turn Page

Saving the Current Route

Current Route Page

You can save the current route from the Current Route Page. Press
MENU to save the route. Press ENTER when Save Route ishighlighted. Your route is automatically saved, using the starting
point and destination as the route name. Highlight OK and press
ENTER to complete saving the route.

You can scroll through the entire list by pressing the ROCKER up
or down. Highlight any of the turns on the list and press ENTER toview the Next Turn Page for that turn. The Current Route and Next
Turn Page screen similar information, just in a different layout. The
Next Turn Page shows your next turn on a map.

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Position Data Page

Position Data Page Options

Reset the Position Data before beginning a trip. If you makefrequent stops, leave the GPSMAP 196 turned on to allow the unit toaccurately measure elapsed time during the trip.

Set Up Page Layout—allows you to choose the layout and numberof data ﬁelds.

The Postion Data Page provides a quick reference for the importantdata you want to show while navigating a route in Land Mode. It
indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about yourtrip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time.

Press MENU while on the Position Data to show the options menu.
The following options are available from the Position Data Page.
Some options are only available if you have changed the page layout
from the default.

Reset Trip—clears trip information, except the maximum speed andthe odometer.
Reset Max Speed—clears the maximum speed.
Reset Odometer—clears the running total of the distance traveled.
Reset All—clears all trip information including the maximum speed
and odometer.

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Editing and Managing Routes

The Route tab shows the routes you have created in your
GPSMAP 196 unit. For complete information on routes, refer to the“Creating Routes” section beginning on page 52.

Viewing All of Your Saved Routes

The Route tab in the Main Menu lists all of your saved routes androutes on one easy-to-read Route List.

Using the Route Options

The Route tab in the Main Menu shows all the routes currently
stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route.
Highlight a route, and press MENU to open the options menu. From
here you can start the route, copy it, delete it, delete all routes, andcreate a new route.

Route Tab Options Menu
Route Tab

To view the route list:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Route from the vertical menu of tabs using the
ROCKER.

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Navigating a Saved Route

The Navigate Route option allows you to easily select a saved route.
For information about creating routes, refer to the “Creating Routes”
section beginning on page 52.
To navigate a route in Land Mode:

1. Highlight the route, and press ENTER. The Active RoutePage automatically opens with the route started.

Select routefrom list

Select Route

2. The Active Route Page automatically opens with the route
started. Press MENU to open the options menu.
3. Highlight Follow Roads, and press ENTER to create aturn-by-turn route (auto-route), which appears in the Current
Route Page.

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Editing a RouteWhen you have created a route, use the Route Review Page to edit,change the name, and review route points of a selected route.
To change the name of the route:

1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route.
2. From the Route List Page, use the ROCKER to highlight thename of the route, and press ENTER.
3. From the Route Review Page, use the ROCKER to highlightthe route name ﬁeld at the top of the page, and press
ENTER.

Enter a new
Route namehere

Route Review Page

4. Use the ROCKER to enter the route name, and press
ENTER.

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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING ROUTESTo review individual route points:

1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, andpress ENTER.
3. From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press
ENTER.

To add points to the route:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the
ROCKER to select Route.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the route, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the spot in the route that you
want to add the new point. (The new point is added before
the highlighted route point.) Press MENU.
4. Highlight Insert Waypoint, and press ENTER. The Find
Menu automatically opens for you to search for and selectthe point you want to add to the route.
5. In the point review page, highlight OK, and press ENTER to
add the new point to the route.

Route Review Page

4. On the Point Review Page, choose Next (highlight the next
point on the route list), Show Map (show the point on a map
window), or Save (save the point as a waypoint), and press
ENTER. If the route point is a user waypoint, you can edit
any of the waypoint properties on the Waypoint Page (seethe “Editing and Managing Waypoints” section on page 66).

When you return to the Route Review Page, the next point in theroute is automatically highlighted. This allows you to review eachpoint on the route by pressing ENTER repeatedly.
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To edit the route on the map:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the
ROCKER to select Route from the vertical menu of tabs.
2. Select the route, and press ENTER. Press MENU to open
the Route Review Page options menu.
3. Highlight Edit on Map, and press ENTER.
4. Use the ROCKER to select a location on the route (the routeturns white when the arrow is over the route). Press ENTER.
5. Use the ROCKER to drag the route to the new point location,and press ENTER.

To set speed and fuel/plan your route:

1. Open the Route Review Page options menu.
2. Highlight Plan Route, and press ENTER. (Highlight Set
Speed and Fuel in Aviation Mode.)Entering Speed and Fuel Flow for trip planning

3. Enter the data for Speed and Fuel Flow. When in Water andLand Modes, you also can enter the date and time of yourdeparture. Press QUIT to return to the Route Review Page.
Editing the route on the map

6. If the New Waypoint Page opens, edit the waypoint, highlight
OK, and press ENTER.
7. Repeat steps 4 through 6 until all points are added to theroute. Press QUIT to ﬁnish.
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NOTE: Fuel ﬂow rates are measured in “units per hour.”
System setting changes for units of measure (statute, nauticalor metric) do not affect the fuel ﬂow measure. You should enter
fuel ﬂow rates based on information for your vehicle (such as theoperator’s manual or performance speciﬁcations) and make noteof the units of measure (gallons or liters).

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Editing and Managing Waypoints

When you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify,
review, rename, move, or delete it at any time through the Waypoint
Review and Waypoint Edit Pages. These pages provide virtually thesame information. For practical purposes, we refer to these pages
as the “Waypoint Pages,” unless it is necessary to discuss them
individually.

To access the Waypoint Edit Page:

1. Press MENU twice to view the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Points from the vertical list oftabs, and highlight the waypoint from the list.

To access the Waypoint Review Page from the Map:

1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint on the Map
Page.
2. Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Review Page. If the
waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or
BlueChart feature, the Waypoint Review Page can include
additional tabs containing information about the otherfeatures at that location.

Points Tab in the Main Menu

3. Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Edit Page.
If the waypoint is located on a map feature or MapSource or
BlueChart feature, the Waypoint Edit Page does NOT show
the details of the other map features.

Use either of these methods to access the Waypoint Page so you can
edit and manage the waypoint.

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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTSTo change the waypoint name:

1. Open the Waypoint Review or Waypoint Edit Page.
2. Highlight the waypoint name ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER
when ﬁnished.

Name ﬁeld

Symbol ﬁeld

To change the waypoint symbol or other element:

1. Open the Waypoint Review or Waypoint Edit Page.
2. Highlight the waypoint symbol ﬁeld to the left of the waypoint
name or highlight another ﬁeld you want to change, andpress ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to select the symbol or enter data, andpress ENTER.

To edit the next waypoint in the list:

1. After you have edited the waypoint on the Waypoint Edit
Page, highlight Next, and press ENTER.
2. The Waypoint list appears with the next waypoint highlighted.
Press ENTER to edit that waypoint.
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Viewing the Waypoint on the Map
To view the waypoint on the map:

1. From the Waypoint Page, highlight Show Map.
2. Press ENTER. The waypoint is highlighted on a map with aninformation window at the top that shows the waypoint name,location and distance and bearing from your current location.

On the Show Map screen, two additional options are available bypressing MENU:
Measure Distance—allows you to measure the distance and bearing
between two points on the map (see page 33 for more information).

Adding a Waypoint to a RouteAppend to Route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route.
This option appears when you are not navigating. When you arenavigating to a destination, Add to Current Route appears. The
selected waypoint is added to the current route before the routedestination.
To add a waypoint to the end of the route:

1. Open the Waypoint Page, and press MENU to open theoptions menu.

Point to on Main Map—returns to the highlighted waypoint on the
Map Page and exits the Waypoint Page.

Waypoint Options Menu

2. Select Append To Route from the options menu. The SelectRoute window appears.
3. Highlight the route or select New Route, and press ENTER.
4. With OK highlighted, press ENTER to save the waypoint.
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Averaging the Waypoint’s Location

Average Location makes the unit take several sample location
measurements for the waypoint and recalculate for a more accurate
location reading.
To calculate the average location:

1. Open the Waypoint Page, and press MENU to open theoptions menu.
2. Select Average Location from the menu, and press ENTER.
The Average Location window appears.

Managing Points

The Points tab of the Main Menu features two sub tabs, User andProximity, that let you edit waypoints and manage a large numberof waypoints quickly and efﬁciently. For more information about
creating, editing, and deleting waypoints, refer to the “Creating
Waypoints” section beginning on page 55.
To access the Points tab of the Main Menu:
1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs.

User Sub Tab

The User Points tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently
stored in memory. From the User list, you can review, edit, rename,or delete individual waypoints or delete all user waypoints.

Average Location

3. Watch the ﬁelds change as the unit calculates the average
location of the waypoint. Press ENTER to save the location.
NOTE: You must have a GPS satellite ﬁx before you can average
a waypoint’s location.
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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTSThe total number of stored and available waypoints information
is available at the bottom of the User sub tab, with the stored
waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order.
To start a Goto from the User Sub tab:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs, then highlight
User from the top row of tabs.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint.
4. Press ENTER when the waypoint is highlighted to review the
waypoint on the Waypoint Page. See the previous pages fordetailed information on reviewing and editing waypoints.

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Deleting Waypoints

You can delete waypoints from the waypoint list in the Points tab orfrom the Waypoint Pages. To delete a waypoint from the Waypoint
Page, use the ROCKER to highlight the on-screen Delete buttonand press ENTER.
NOTE: When you delete a waypoint, you cannot recover it fromthe unit. Back up important waypoints to a computer using theinterface cable and software, such as MapSource, or write themdown by hand.

To access the Points tab of the Main Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs.
3. Press the ROCKER right or left to highlight User or
Proximity to open that sub tab.

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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > EDITING AND MANAGING WAYPOINTSTo delete a waypoint from the User sub tab:

1. From the User sub tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the
waypoint you want to delete.
2. Press MENU, highlight Delete Waypoint, and press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER to conﬁrm.

To delete waypoints by symbol or category:

1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint you want todelete, and press MENU.
2. Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category, andpress ENTER.
3. When deleting by symbol, highlight the symbol of the
waypoint you want to delete, and press ENTER.
When deleting by category, select the category you want todelete from the list, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to conﬁrm. Choose Cancel
or press QUIT to exit without deleting.

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Proximity Sub Tab

The Proximity Sub tab lets you deﬁne an alarm circle around a
stored waypoint location. The alarm circle can help you avoid reefs,
rocks, or restricted areas. Up to 10 waypoints can be listed with amaximum alarm radius of 99.99 nautical miles, statute miles, orkilometers.

Proximity Sub Tab

If a proximity alarm circle overlaps an existing alarm circle, a“Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint” message
appears. Because the unit only alerts for one of the overlap points,
use caution when navigating in these areas. If you enter an alarm
circle overlap, you are only alerted to the closest proximity
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To turn proximity alarms on or off:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight
Proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen.
3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the ﬁeld below Proximity
Alarm, and press ENTER.
4. Select the ON or OFF setting, and press ENTER.

To clear one or all proximity waypoints from the list:

1. Open the Proximity sub tab.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the proximity waypoint to clear,and press MENU.

To add a proximity waypoint:

1. From the Proximity Points tab, use the ROCKER to highlightan empty line on the Proximity List, and press ENTER. The
Find Menu appears.
2. Select the waypoint or point of interest from the Find Menu.
With OK highlighted, press ENTER to select that point. (Forcomplete information about the Find Menu, see “Finding an
Item” on page 51). The distance ﬁeld is now highlighted.
3. Press ENTER to begin entry of the proximity radius.
4. Use the ROCKER to enter a distance value (up to 99.99
units), and press ENTER.

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Proximity Sub Tab Options Menu

3. To clear a single alarm, highlight Remove Point, and press
ENTER. To clear all proximity waypoints, select Remove All,and press ENTER.
4. Use the ROCKER to highlight OK, and press ENTER.

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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING YOUR TRACKSManaging Your Tracks

The GPSMAP 196 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “tracklog” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points
along its path, including time, and location for each point.

Setting Up and Saving Your Tracks

The track log starts recording as soon as the GPSMAP 196 getsa location ﬁx. For the best results, clear the track log before you
start traveling because when the track log is full, new track points
overwrite the oldest track points.
The percentage of memory used by the current track log appears at
the top of the Active sub tab. After the track log is cleared, it shows
zero percent. When the screen reaches 100%, the most recent track
points start to overwrite the least recent track points (if Wrap isselected for Record Mode). To avoid losing track points, save thetrack log when it approaches the 99% mark.
You must ﬁrst save the track log before you can use the Navigate
Track feature. The Save feature allows you to store up to 15 tracklogs from certain times and dates.
To access the Track tab:

1. Press Menu twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Track from the vertical list of tabs.

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Active Track Sub Tab

Record Mode—Wrap records over the oldest tracks when the track
log reaches 100%. Fill records a track log until the track log is full
(100%). When Off is selected, the unit does not record tracks.
Interval—Distance records track points after a speciﬁed distancehas been traveled. Time creates track points after a speciﬁed time
has elapsed. Resolution records track points based on the resolution.
The higher the resolution entered, the more points the unit creates tomake the track.
Value—records a track according to the Interval and Value. Enter a
speciﬁc distance, time, or resolution.

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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING YOUR TRACKSTo clear the track log:

1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Track, then highlight the Active sub tab to the right.
3. Select the Clear button, and press ENTER.

Saved Sub Tab

The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit.

Saved Sub Tab
Clearing the track log

4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. Press QUIT to exit.

Press MENU to open the Saved sub tab options menu:
Review on Map—shows the highlighted track on the Map Page.

To save the entire track log:

1.
2.
3.
4.

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Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Highlight Track, then highlight the Active sub tab to the right.
Use the ROCKER to select Save, and press ENTER.
A window pops up asking if you want to save the entire
track log. To save the entire track, highlight Yes, and press
ENTER.

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LAND MODE PAGES AND FEATURES > MANAGING YOUR TRACKSTracBack—navigates the track. You can either navigate the track as
it is saved, or you can navigate the track in reverse.
Delete Track—erases highlighted track from the unit’s memory.
Delete All—erases all tracks from the unit’s memory.
To edit a track:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the Track tab. Press the ROCKER right to highlightthe Saved sub tab.
3. Highlight the track you want to edit, and press ENTER. The
Track Review Page opens. Make changes you want.

Track Review Page

4. Highlight the Name ﬁeld, and press ENTER. Use the
ROCKER to change the name, and press ENTER.
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5. Select a different screen style when the track appears on themap.
6. To show this track on the map, highlight the box next toShow on Map, and press ENTER.
7. To begin a TracBack, highlight TracBack, and press ENTER.
For more information about the TracBack feature, refer to thenext page.
8. To view the track on the map, highlight Map, and press
ENTER. Press QUIT to return to the Track tab.
9. Highlight OK, and press ENTER to save the track. Press
QUIT to exit.

Navigating a Saved Track

The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the
track log automatically stored in the receiver’s memory, which
eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way. TracBack
routes are created by reducing your track log into a route with up to
50 turns and activating an inverted route along those points. When
activated, a TracBack route leads you back to the oldest stored track
log point, so it is a good idea to clear the existing track log before
you start your current trip. You must save an active track log before
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To start a TracBack:

1. Highlight a track you want.
2. Press MENU, and highlight TrackBack, and press ENTER.

Selecting a Saved Track

3. Select Original or Reverse, and press ENTER.

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TracBack Tips

When a TracBack has been started, the GPSMAP 196 divides
the track into segments called legs. Up to 50 temporary turns are
created to mark the most signiﬁcant features of the track in order toduplicate your exact path as closely as possible. To get the most outof the TracBack feature, remember these tips:• Always clear the track log at the point that you want to go
back to (such as a dock or campsite).
• The Record Mode option on the Active sub tab must be set toFill or Wrap.
• If the track log Interval option on the Active sub tab is set to
the Time option, the route may not navigate your exact path(keep the interval set to Resolution for best performance).
• If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during
your trip, the TracBack draws a straight line between any
point where coverage was lost and where it resumed.
• If the changes in distance and direction of your track are toocomplex, the waypoints may not mark your path accurately.
The receiver then uses the most signiﬁcant points of yourtrack so there are fewer changes in direction.

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BASIC OPERATION AND PAGES IN WATER MODE
To switch usage modes:

1. Press and hold the PAGE key.
2. Use the ROCKER to select Aviation, Land, or Water, and press ENTER.

Water Mode Page Sequence

Water Mode features four main pages: the Map, Compass, Active Route, and Position Data Page. Water Mode operates in a similar fashion to
Aviation Mode, while also providing many features and operations of Land Mode.

Map Page

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Active Route Page

Position Data Page

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Map Page

Refer to page 28 through 35 in the “Aviation Mode Pages” section
for more details about the Map Page.
The location marker (icon) that shows your travel on the Map Page
is a triangle symbol in Water and Land Modes. The GPSMAP
196 always turns on in location mode, with the last known location
centered on the map. When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP
196 enters pan mode, which moves the map to keep the white arrow(map pointer) within the screen area.
In Water Mode, by default, ﬁve user-selectable data ﬁelds appear on
the right side of the screen that can be conﬁgured to show any one ofthe possible data options. You can also add additional data ﬁelds tothe page or select a full screen map without data ﬁelds.

Current
Location

Press the zoom keys (IN and OUT) to change the map range. Some
items on the map only appear if the map is zoomed in to a speciﬁedlevel.
• Press MENU to open the options menu for the Map Page.
• Show and hide the heading line from the options menu.
• Use the ROCKER to measure the distance between two
objects on the map.
• Change the page layout and data ﬁelds to customize the Map
Page.

Map Range
Map Page

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Compass Page

During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to yourdestination with data ﬁelds and a graphic compass screen with abearing pointer.
Rotating
Compass Ring

Compass Arrow

Data Fields

waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turntoward the arrow until it points up, then continue in that direction.
NOTE: You must be moving for the compass to accurately
update and show your heading.

The right side of the Compass Pages features user-selectable data
ﬁelds that show additional information during active navigation.
For deﬁnitions of data ﬁeld settings, refer to page 112 of the“Appendix.”Compass Page Options
Compass Page in Water Mode

The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows
your course over ground (track) while you are moving. Your present
course over ground is indicated at the top of the compass ring. The
direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course overground is indicated by an arrow in the middle of the compass ring.

The options menu on the Compass Page allows you to customize theCompass Page to your preferences. Like the Map Page, the Compass
Page features user-selectable data ﬁelds on the right side of thescreen. When the Compass Page is open, press MENU to open theoptions menu.

The compass ring and bearing indicators work independently toshow the direction of your movement and the direction to yourdestination. If the arrow points up, you are going directly to the

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MAIN MENU > GPS TAB

MAIN MENUThe Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful toyou as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 196. Some of thesepages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections.
This section only contains the additional pages and features found in
the Main Menu that have not been discussed yet.

GPS Tab

The GPS tab provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition,
receiver status, and accuracy. The sky view and signal strength bars
give an indication of what satellites are visible to the receiver andwhether they are being tracked. More information on the GPS tab islocated on page 4.

The following tabs in the Main Menu allow you to restore theirdefaults: Track, E6B, Alarms, Display, and Setup.
To restore defaults:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Use the ROCKER to highlight a tab.
Press MENU to open the options menu.
Highlight Restore Default.
Press ENTER to restore the tab to the defaults.

GPS TabTo restore all of unit’s settings to the factory defaults at once, selectAll Unit Defaults from the options menu of the Setup tab.

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MAIN MENU > FLIGHTS, ROUTE, AND POINTS TABS

Flights Tab

The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded ﬂights, including
date, route of ﬂight, and ﬂight time. The GPSMAP 196 saves up
to 50 recorded ﬂights while in Aviation Mode. Entries on this list
are automatically created for each ﬂight. More information on the
Flights tab is located on page 42.

Points Tab

The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity, whichallow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly andefﬁciently. For more information about waypoints, see the “Creating
Waypoints” section beginning on page 55.

User Sub Tab

The User sub tab shows a master list of all waypoints currently
stored in memory. The total number of stored and available
waypoints appears at the bottom of the User sub tab.
Flight Tab
Showing the ﬂight details page

Proximity Sub Tab

Use the Proximity sub tab to shows an alarm circle around a stored
waypoint location.

Route Tab

Use the Route tab create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up
to 50 points each. See the “Creating Routes” section beginning on
page 52 for more information about routes.

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Track Tab

Use the Track tab to specify whether or not to record a track log,
deﬁne how it is recorded, or save the track log data for future use.
The Track tab is divided into two sub tabs: Active and Saved. For
more information about tracks, see the “Managing Your Tracks”
section beginning on page 73.

Trip Tab

The Trip tab shows the Trip Odometer, Moving Average Speed,
Total Average Speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving
Time, Total Time, and Odometer readings.

Active Sub Tab

The Active sub tab is for the active log (the log currently being
recorded.) It shows the amount of track memory used and current
settings.

Saved Sub Tab

The Saved sub tab shows a list of all saved tracks in your unit.

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The trip computer readouts can be reset individuallyor collectively.

To reset the trip data:
1. Press MENU.

2. Select Reset Trip, Reset Max Speed, Reset Odometer orReset All, and press ENTER.

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Aircraft Tab

The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Proﬁle andWeight & Balance. Information on the “Aircraft Tab” is located on
page 43.

Celestial Tab

The Celestial tab on the Main Menu shows sun and moon
information, data for the tide, and hunting and ﬁshing information.
You can show this data for your current location, a location from themap, or a waypoint location. Also, you can select a different date
and time, or use the current data.
To access the Celestial Tabs of the Main Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Celes from the vertical list of tabs.
3. Use the ROCKER to show the tab, such as Sun & Moon.
Aircraft Proﬁle Tab

E6B TabSun & Moon Sub Tab

The Sun & Moon sub tab provides you with sun rise/set and moon
rise/set times. A graphic screen of the moon phase is also shown.
You can view Sun & Moon information for any date or location.

The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, True
Airspeed, and Winds Aloft (Head Wind, Tail Wind, Wind From, andWind Speed), based on information you enter. Information on the“E6B Tab” is located on page 46.

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To view Sun & Moon information for a different date:

1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Date ﬁeld and press
ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to change the digits of the date to the date
you want.
3. Press ENTER when ﬁnished. The unit shows the sun andmoon information for the date you entered or selected.

To use the current date again, highlight the Date ﬁeld. Press MENU,
highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER.

To view Sun & Moon information for a different
location:

1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From ﬁeld and,press ENTER.
2. The Find Menu automatically opens.
3. Select a waypoint or point of interest, and press ENTER.
4. On the waypoint information page, press ENTER. The unit
shows the sun and moon information for the location you
selected.

To use the current location, highlight the From ﬁeld. Press ENTER,
highlight Current Location, and press ENTER.

Select the dateand location
Location of the
Sun and Moonin the sky view

Moon Phase

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Hunt & Fish Sub Tab

The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the goodand best times to hunt and ﬁsh in a selected location on a speciﬁcdate.
To show the Hunt & Fish information:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight Celestial from the vertical list of tabs using the
ROCKER.
3. Use the ROCKER to select the Hunt & Fish sub tab.

To view Hunt & Fish information for a different date:

1. Highlight the Date ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
2. Use the ROCKER to change the digits of the date to the date
you want.
3. Press ENTER when ﬁnished. The unit shows the information
for the date you entered.

To use the current date again, highlight the Date ﬁeld. Press MENU,
highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER.
To view Hunt & Fish information for a different
location:

1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From ﬁeld, andpress ENTER.
2. The Find Menu automatically opens.
3. Select a point, and press ENTER.
4. On the information page, press ENTER. The unit shows theHunt & Fish information for the selected location.

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To use the current location, highlight the From ﬁeld. Press ENTER,
highlight Current Location, and press ENTER.

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Tide Sub Tab

The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows tide station
information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. You
can choose from different dates and over 3,000 tide stations.
Enter the Date for which you want toview the tide information

Select the Tide Station for which you
want to view the information

Height of tideTime

Smallest andLargest tides
for the AM
hours

Smallest andLargest tides
for the PM
hours

Tide Tab

The top of the page shows the tide station and date being referenced.
The chart shows a 24-hour block of time, with the time progressing
from left to right. The solid vertical lines represent 4-hour
increments; the dotted vertical lines represent 1-hour increments.

To view a tide chart for a different tide station:

1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations.
2. Press MENU and select Near Current Location, Near Other(select another location using the map), or Near Destination.
The list is updated with your search requirements.
3. Select a tide station from the list, and press ENTER. The
Tide Station Information Page opens.
4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. The Tide tab appears again
showing the tide chart for the selected tide station.

To view the tide chart for another date:

1. From the Tide sub tab with the chart shown, highlight the On
ﬁeld, and press ENTER.
2. Enter the date with the ROCKER, and press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER. The unit shows the chart for the date youentered or selected.

To use the current date again, highlight the Date ﬁeld. Press MENU,
highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER.

The tide curve shows as a shaded area, with higher tides being taller
and lower tides shorter. The bottom of the page indicates the times
with the largest and smallest tides.
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To view a chart’s details for another time during theday (other than current time):

1. From the Tide sub tab with the chart shown, press MENU,
and select Move Cursor.
2. Press the ROCKER right or left to view the chart at anothertime.
3. To return to the current time, press MENU, and select Stop
Moving Cursor.

Map Tab

The Map Tab allows you to adjust the way items appear on the Map
Page. Refer to page 34 for more information.

To automatically start pointer mode to scroll the chart:

1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Date ﬁeld. Then press
down to start the pointer (pan) mode.
2. Scroll the chart right to view the next day or left to view theprevious day.

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Setup Tab

To customize how your GPSMAP 196 operates, adjust certain
system settings in the Main Menu using the Setup tab.

System Sub Tab

To open the System tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select System from therow of tabs along the top of the page.

System Mode—sets the unit to operate in Normal Mode, Battery
Saver Mode, or Simulator Mode (for practice ONLY).
Usage Mode—sets the unit to the mode you want.
Backlight Timeout—sets the backlight to turn off after the selected
time frame.
Beeper—sets the beeper to sound on key press and alarms.
Speed Filter—allows the unit to average speed readings. Choose
from Off, Auto (automatically controls ﬁltering), or On (allows you
to enter a value in seconds).
Language—allows you to select from various languages for theunit’s pages and menus.

System Setup Tab

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MAIN MENU > SETUP TABVNAV Sub Tab

The VNAV sub tab on the Main Menu provides settings for thevertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional
proﬁle that guides you from your present location and altitude to a
ﬁnal (target) altitude at a speciﬁed location. More information on
VNAV is available on page 38.

Airspace Alarms Sub Tab

The Airspace sub tab provides alarm settings for the following
items: Class B, CTA; Class C, TMA; Towers, Cntrl Zones;
Restricted Areas, MOAs; Mode C Veils; Other SUAs. Select On
to enable or Off to disable.
Altitude Buffer—sets the buffer for the altitude alarm. Highlightthe Altitude Buffer ﬁeld, and press ENTER to select a different
value. Use the ROCKER to select the digits.

VNAV Sub Tab
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To set an alarm:

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab, and then the
Alarms sub tab.
3. Highlight the ﬁeld below the alarm name you want activate,
and press ENTER.
4. Change the mode to On, and press ENTER. If necessary,highlight the next ﬁeld to the right, and press ENTER, enter
the settings, and press ENTER.

Off Course—sets an alarm to sound when off your course. SelectOn, then enter a distance.
Anchor Drag—sets an alarm to sound when you have exceeded a
speciﬁed drift distance. Select On, and then enter a distance.

Alarm Sub Tab

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. For
example, if you enter 1 nm, the Next Turn alarm sounds one nauticalmile before you reach the next turn. Select Time to enter a speciﬁctime before the turn for the alarm to go off. For example, if you
enter 00:02:00 the Next Turn alarm sounds two minutes before youreach the next turn. 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 distanceor time away from a destination waypoint. Select Off for no Arrival
alarm. Select Dist to enter a speciﬁc distance. Select Time to entera speciﬁc time before the destination for the alarm to go off. SelectAuto for the unit to provide an Arrival alarm at its discretion.
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System Alarms Sub Tab

Clock—sets an alarm based on the unit’s clock. Select On, and thenenter a speciﬁc time that you want the alarm to sound. The unit must
be on for the clock alarm to work.
DGPS—sets an alarm to sound when the unit loses a differential ﬁx.
Accuracy—sets an alarm to sound when GPS accuracy falls outsideof the user-set value. Select On, and then enter a speciﬁc distance.

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Road Routing Sub Tab

Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings.
To access the Road Routing sub tab

1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab.
3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Road Routing subtab.

Road Routing Sub Tab

Route Preference—allows the unit to calculate a route for:• Faster Time—routes calculated are faster to drive, but can belonger in distance.
• Shorter Distance—routes calculated are shorter in distancebut can take more time to drive.
• Off Road—creates a direct line from your current location to
your destination.
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Ask My Preference—determines whether you are asked to select aroute preference before route calculations.
Calculation Method—sets how the unit searches for the route.
• Quickest Calculation—calculates the route the quickest, but
it might not produce the best route.
• Quick Calculation—takes a more time to calculate, but
generates a better quality route.
• Better Route—generates an even better quality route, butuses a longer calculation time.
• Best Route—generates the most optimal route, but takes thelongest time to calculate.
Calculate Routes for—sets route calculation for the particularvehicle you are operating to optimize the route for your vehicle type,as some roads have vehicle-based restrictions.
Off-Route Recalc—allows you to set whether the unit prompts
you when it is recalculating your route (Prompted), or whether
the unit recalculates automatically. You can also set whether theunit announces the recalculation (Automatic - Announced) orrecalculates silently (Automatic - Silent). You can also turn routerecalculation Off.

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Next Turn Pop-up—turns the Next Turn window Off, or opens
the window when you hold NRST/FIND, opens automatically(Automatic Only), or Both.
Avoid—allows you to avoid certain road types and maneuvers on
your route. The unit uses these road types only if alternative routes
take you too far out of your way or if no other road is available.

Timers Sub Tab

To open the Timers sub tab, press MENU twice, select Setup fromthe vertical tab list, and Timers from the row of tabs along the top.

User—allows you to set the timer to Count Up or Count Down.
You can also Reset the timer and turn it Off.
Battery—provides a running count of how long the unit has been
operating with the current batteries. The timer automatically stops
when using an external power source, and automatically reset when
depleted batteries are replaced. The timer can also be manually reset.
Fuel Tank—allows you to set a reminder for switching fuel tanks.
The reminder message repeats at the speciﬁed interval after the
beginning of each ﬂight.
Last Flight— indicates the duration of the last recorded ﬂight.
During ﬂight, this ﬁeld is titled “Flight” and counts up as the ﬂight isin progress.
Since Midnight—allows you to view the time the unit has been
turned on since midnight. This resets if you restore All Unit
Defaults from the System tab.

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MAIN MENU > SETUP TABTime Sub Tab

The Time sub tab allows you to set the time format and zone. You
can also set the unit to conform to Daylight Saving Time. The
current time and date is shown at the bottom of the page.
To open the Time sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main
Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select Time fromthe row of tabs along the top of the page.

Time Format—allows you select between a 12-hour or 24-hourtime format.
Time Zone—allows you to choose your correct time zone so the
GPSMAP 196 shows the correct local time. Select Other to enter a
UTC Offset.
Daylight Saving Time— Auto: automatically adjusts for daylightsaving time based on current location and date; On: enables daylightsaving time; Off: disables daylight saving time.
If the incorrect date is shown, press MENU, highlight Set Date, andpress ENTER. Enter the current year. The GPSMAP 196 uses thisinformation when gathering satellite data to show the correct date.

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Units Sub Tab

Location Sub Tab

Distance and Speed—select the unit to show your speed anddistance traveled.

Location Format Sub Tab

The Units sub tab allows you to customize measurement units forthe entire system. To open the Units sub tab, press MENU twice toopen the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then
select Units from the row of tabs along the top of the page.

Refer to the “Appendix” of this guide for more information aboutlocation formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery
and Mapping Agency at http://www.nima.mil for more information
on grids and datums.

Direction Display—select the unit to show your direction. Mils is aunit of angle measurement used in military settings, in which 17.78
mils equal one degree.

Changing the Location Format coordinates the system in whicha given location reading is shown. The default format is latitude
and longitude in degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute(hddd°mm.mmm).

Temperature—select the unit to show the temperature.

Map Datum Sub Tab

Altitude—select the unit to show your altitude.
Depth—select the unit to show the depth.
Vertical Speed—select the unit to show your vertical speed.
Pressure—select the unit to show the pressure.

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Datums are used to describe geographic locations for surveying,mapping, and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit.
The default setting is WGS 84. The unit automatically selects thebest datum based on your position format.
WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in
substantial location errors. You should only change the position
format if you are using a map or chart that speciﬁes a different
position format or map datum or want to use a format you arefamiliar with.When in doubt, use the default WGS 84 datum forbest overall performance.

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Selecting a Different Heading Reference

You can select from Auto Mag Var, True, Grid, and User Mag
Var. Auto Mag Var provides magnetic north heading referencesthat are automatically determined from your current location. True
provides headings based on a true north reference. Grid provides
headings based on a grid north reference (and is used in conjunction
with the grid position formats).

Interface Sub Tab

The Interface sub tab controls the input/output format used whenconnecting your unit to external devices. To open the Interface subtab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup fromthe vertical tab list. Highlight and select the Serial Data Format you
want.

User Mag Var allows you to specify the magnetic variation at yourcurrent location and provides magnetic north heading references
based on the variation you enter. Enter the magnetic variation ofyour current location in the Magnetic Variation ﬁeld if you haveselected User Mag Var for the heading.
WARNING: If User Mag Var is selected, the unit does not
automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation atyour present location. You must update the magnetic variation as
your location changes. Failure to update this setting can resultin substantial differences between the information shown on yourunit and external references, such as a magnetic compass.

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Serial Data Format—sets the data format to one of the following:• Garmin Data Transfer—the proprietary format used to
exchange data with a PC or another Garmin GPSMAP 196.

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MAIN MENU > SETUP TAB• GARMIN DGPS—used to connect the GPSMAP 196 with a
Garmin DGPS beacon receiver.
• NMEA In/NMEA Out—supports the input/output ofstandard NMEA 0183 version 2.3 data and sonar NMEA input
support for the DPT, MTW, and VHW sentences.
• Aviation In—the proprietary format used for connection to a
Garmin panel-mounted GPS receiver. Allows the GPSMAP
196 to show a Goto or route selected on the panel-mounted
GPS receiver. This eliminates the need to enter the destination
on both units.
• RTCM In—allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using astandard RTCM format.
• RTCM In/NMEA Out—allows Differential GPS (DGPS)
input using a standard RTCM format and also provides
NMEA 0183 version 2.3 output.
• RTCM In/Text Out—allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input
using a standard RTCM format and also outputs simple text
data that includes, data, time, location, and velocity.
• Text Out—allows the unit to output simple text data that
includes, data, time, location, and velocity. The Baud can be
set to 1200, 2400, 4800, or 9600.
• None—provides no interfacing capabilities.
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If you select GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format,
you can control a differential beacon receiver directly from your
GPSMAP 196 using the Interface sub tab. You can have the unit
automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal, or you can enter
the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit, and the information isused to tune the beacon receiver. If you use a DGPS receiver, WAAS
capability is automatically turned off.
To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency:

1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out,use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon ﬁeld, and press
ENTER.
2. Highlight Scan, and press ENTER. The numbers in the
Frequency ﬁeld change as the unit scans from 284 kHz to
325 kHz, 200 bit rate, then 100, at 6-second intervals.

Interface sub tab of the Setup tab with GARMIN DGPS selected

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MAIN MENU > SETUP TABThe Status ﬁeld shows one of the following:• Tuning—the unit is attempting to tune to the speciﬁed
frequency and bit rate.
• Scanning—the unit is automatically scanning through thefrequencies and bit rates.
• Receiving—the unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for
operation.
• Check Wiring—the unit is not making connection withDGPS receiver.
To restart the scan:

1. Press MENU.
2. Highlight Restart Scan, and press ENTER.

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To manually enter a frequency and bit rate:

1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out,use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon ﬁeld, and press
ENTER.
2. Highlight User, and press ENTER.
3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate ﬁeld, press ENTER, andenter a frequency or bit rate. Press ENTER when done.

When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to Noise
Ratio) and Distance ﬁelds show data. The SNR range is 0 dB to 30
dB, with 30 being the best. The Distance may or may not show data,
based on the signal being broadcast from the DGPS site.
The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the United States
Coast Guard (or similar government agency in other countries),
which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For DGPStransmitter problems or to ﬁnd the most updated list of frequencies
and coverage areas, contact your local USCG or see their Web site at
http://www.navcen.uscg.mil/.

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Advanced NMEA Output Setup

If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 196 with another pieceof equipment (such as a radar or autopilot), the unit needs to be
set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data transmission can becustomized to keep the output rate at two seconds. If too many
NMEA sentences are selected the unit can take longer than two
seconds to update.
To access the Advanced NMEA Output Setup:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

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Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.
Use the ROCKER to select Setup from the vertical tab list.
Select Interface from the row of tabs along the top.
Highlight the ﬁeld below Serial Data Format. Press ENTER.
Select NMEA In/NMEA Out. Press ENTER.
Press MENU to open the options menu. Select Advanced
NMEA Setup, and press ENTER.

Advanced NMEA Output Setup

The Advanced NMEA Output Setup Page allows you to change theprecision of the Lat/Lon minutes, set Waypoint IDs to names or
numbers, as well as turn on and off the GPS status, the GARMIN
Proprietary sentences, and Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE).

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Speciﬁcations
Physical Speciﬁcations
Size:

Weight:Display:

Case:
Temp. Range:

Power

Battery:
Battery Life:
Source:Fuse:

6.18'' W x 3.4'' H x 2.22'' D(15.7 x 8.64 x 5.72 cm)
1.5 lbs (.68 kg)
3.8'' diagonal (9.65 cm) high-contrast, FSTN
display with backlighting (320 x 240 pixels,
12-gray levels
Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy,
waterproof to IEC 60529 IPX7
5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)

Performance

Receiver:Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver
Acquisition Times: Approx. 15 seconds (warm start)
Approx. 45 seconds (cold start)
Approx. 2 minutes (First Time/AutoLocate®)
Update Rate:
1/second, continuous

AccuracyGPS:
DGPS (USCG):DGPS (WAAS):
Velocity:
Dynamics:

15 meters (49 feet) RMS 95% typical
3–5 meters (10–16 ft), 95% typical< 3 meters (10 ft) 95% typical with DGPS
corrections
0.05 knot RMS steady state
6 g's*

Subject to accuracy degradation to 100 m 2 DRMS under the U.S. DODimposed Selective Availability Program.
*

4 AA Alkaline (not included)
Up to 16 hours in Battery Saver Mode
8–35 VDC
AGC/3AG-2.0 Amp

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APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Optional Accessories

PC Interface Cable—Connects the unit to a serial port on your PC.

To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact
your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at
800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241.

Programmable Data Cards—Blank data cards available in a variety ofsizes. Download detailed map data from MapSource CD-ROMs to a datacard, either directly through your GPSMAP 196 using the included PC
Interface Cable, the optional PC Interface Cable (with a Serial connector),or with the optional USB Data Card Programmer.

In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP
196, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operationof the GPSMAP 196.

WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed andspeciﬁcally tested for use with Garmin products. Accessories
offered for sale by other manufacturers have not been tested orapproved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories
could cause damage to the GPSMAP 196 and void the warranty.

Power/Data Cable—Allows you to connect the unit to the electricalsystem using the bare wires.

USB Data Card Programmer—Programs blank data cards at high speed
through a PC.
Carrying Case—Protects the GPSMAP 196 when not in use; with storage
for data cards.

Auto Navigation Kit—Provides the parts and map data to use the
GPSMAP 196 in an automobile.

Protective Cover—Snaps on the front of the unit to protect the screen fromdamage.

GA 29, GA 29F, and GA 26C Antennas—Garmin remote antennas.

MapSource Software CD-ROMs—Offers several detailed mapping
options that are compatible with the GPSMAP 196, including City Select,
BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, and Topo.

Non-Skid Friction Mount—Portable vehicle mount, no installation
required.
Permanent and Temporary Adhesive Disks—Adhesive disks for using
the unit in a vehicle.

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Pre-Programmed Data Cards—Data cards pre-programmed with either
Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data.

GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideAPPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Installation Information

This section of the Appendix provides information on connecting the
GPSMAP 196 to auxiliary devices and removing the antenna.

Data In
White

Power
Red

GroundBlack

Data Out
Brown

Connecting the Power/Data Cable

The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 196 to an 8–35 VDC
system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external
devices. The color code in the diagram below and to the rightindicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a
3AG - 2.0 Amp fuse.
Data InWhite

Ground
Black

Power
Red
Unit View

Data Out
Brown

Cable View

Red: PowerBlack: Ground8-35 volts DC

Autopilot/
NMEA Device

Brown: Data Out

White: Data In

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APPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATION

Installing and Removing Data Cards

The GPSMAP 196 uses an optional Garmin data card to show
digital charts and maps. Install the data card in the slot located on
the bottom of the unit. Install or remove the data card at any time,
whether the unit is on or off.
You can load a variety of information on your data card, such as
BlueChart and MapSource detailed maps in a MapSource program.
You can buy pre-programmed cards to use with your GPSMAP 196.
Data cards are not waterproof, should not be exposed to moisture orexcessive static charges, and should be stored in the case suppliedwith the card.

If you insert a data card and get a card format not recognized
message, try removing the card and reinserting it. If the card is still
not recognized, contact Garmin Product Support or your Garmindealer.
To remove a data card:

1. Grasp the card handle. The handle expands for easy
removal.
2. Pull the card out of the card slot on the bottom of the unit.
3. If the unit is on, a conﬁrmation tone sounds when the datacard has been removed.

To install a data card:

1. Insert the card into the slot on the bottom of the unit. Be surethe label is facing the front of the unit.
2. Firmly push the card into the unit. It is not necessary to force
the card. The handle is still exposed when it is properly
inserted.
3. If the unit is on, a conﬁrmation tone sounds. The ﬁrst time
you insert a programmed data card, the unit takes a few
seconds to read the card. When the data card has been
properly installed and accepted, a summary screen noting
the card details appears. Press ENTER to acknowledge.
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GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideAPPENDIX > INSTALLATION INFORMATIONInterfacing

The following formats are supported for connection of external
devices: Garmin proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), Garmin
proprietary aviation input, NMEA 0183 (versions 3.0), ASCII Text
Output, RTCM SC-104 input (version 2.0).
The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.0 output:
Approved sentences — GPRMC, GPGGA, GPRMB, GPGLL,GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE and GPBOD;
Proprietary sentences — PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM and PSLIB.
The GPSMAP 196 also includes optional NMEA sentences for the
GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE.

To remove the GPS antenna:

1. Remove the external power cable from the connector on theback of the GPSMAP 196.
2. Rotate the antenna to approximately a seven o’clock
position. The alignment notches in the casing must line up
with the notches on the antenna.
3. Pull the antenna away from the GPSMAP 196 unit.

You can download a copy of Garmin’s proprietary communication
protocol from the Help and Support section of our Web site atwww.garmin.com

Removing the GPS Antenna

You can remove the antenna to use an external antenna. After theantenna is removed, the BNC connector is exposed and ready for use
with an external antenna. For information on connecting an externalantenna to the GPSMAP 196, refer to the installation instructions
that came with the antenna.

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APPENDIX > LEARNING ABOUT GPS

Learning About GPS

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation
system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by theUnited States Department of Defense.
GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the
1980s, the government made the system available for civilian use.
GPS works in any weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24
hours a day. There are no subscription fees or setup charges to use
GPS. For more information refer to the Garmin Web site at www.
garmin.com and also read the GPS Guide for Beginners, which canbe found on the Web site at
http://www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/manual.html.

Common GPS Terms

Initialize—the ﬁrst time a GPS receiver orients itself to its current
location and collects data. After the receiver is initialized, it
remembers its location and acquires a location more quickly.
Location—an exact, unique location based on geographic
coordinates (Latitude and Longitude).
Route—A group of waypoints entered into the GPS receiver in thesequence you want to navigate them.
Waypoint—a location you store in your GPS.
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What is Differential GPS (DGPS)?

The United States 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 navigableriver systems.
The DGPS system is available for use without a fee, but you do needadditional equipment to receive DGPS signals: A beacon receivercompatible with the RTCM format sentences supported by yourGarmin GPS is needed to use DGPS.
Refer to the United States Coast Guard’s Web site (http://www.
navcen.uscg.gov/) for locations and status of the differential stations.

Differential Field

Differential receiver status is indicated in the bottom left ﬁeld of the
GPS Page and shows one of the following conditions:• None—no optional beacon receiver is attached or enabledon the Interface sub tab on the Main Menu or WAAS isturned off.
• Searching for WAAS—WAAS is enabled and the receiver issearching for WAAS signal.
• Using WAAS—WAAS capability is enabled and the unit isreceiving WAAS corrections.
GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideAPPENDIX > LEARNING ABOUT GPS• Check Beacon Wiring—the DGPS setting is enabled in theInterface sub tab on the Main Menu but no DGPS device is
detected.
• No Beacon Signal—DGPS receiver is attached, but nottransmitting RTCM data to GPS.
• Tuning Beacon—the receiver is tuning manually to a DGPS
frequency.
• Using Differential—the unit is receiving DGPS corrections.
• Scanning for Beacon—the DGPS receiver is scanning for anavailable frequency.

What is WAAS?

The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is an FAA-funded
project to improve the overall integrity of the GPS signal andincrease location accuracy for users in North America.
The system is made up of satellites and approximately 25 groundreference stations located across the United States that monitor GPS
satellite data. Two master stations, located on either coast, collectdata from the reference stations and create a GPS data correction
message.

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According to the FAA’s Web site, testing of WAAS in September
2002 conﬁrmed an accuracy performance of 1–2 meters horizontal
and 2–3 meters vertical throughout the majority of the continental
United States and portions of Alaska.
WAAS is just one service provider that adheres to the MOPS
(Minimum Operational Performance Standard) for global Satellite
Based Augmentation Systems (SBAS). Eventually, there will
be several services of worldwide geostationary communication
satellites and ground reference stations.
All SBAS systems use the same receiver frequency; therefore, any
operational SBAS system should be capable of providing your GPS
unit with increased accuracy at any location in the world.
Currently, enabling WAAS on your Garmin GPSMAP 196 in regionsthat are not supported by ground stations may not improve accuracy,even when receiving signals from an SBAS satellite. In fact it candegrade the accuracy to less than that provided by GPS satellites
alone. For this reason, when you enable WAAS on your Garmin
GPS receiver, the receiver automatically uses the method that
achieves the best accuracy. To enable WAAS, refer to page 4.
For more information, refer tohttp://gps.faa.gov/Programs/WAAS/waas.htm.

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APPENDIX > LORAN TD SETUPLORAN TD Setup

LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the
United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN
is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation.” The LORAN
system covers the entire United States and the United States
Coastal Conﬂuence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, thesystem is used for ocean and coastal navigation. It can be used as asupplemental system for harbor and harbor approach navigation, and
it is used for inland navigation by recreational vehicles.

LORAN TD Feature

The LORAN TD (Time Delay) feature eases the transition fromusing LORAN to using GPS. The GPSMAP 196 unit automaticallyconverts GPS coordinates to LORAN TDs for those who have acollection of LORAN ﬁxes for favorite ﬁshing spots and otherwaypoints recorded as TDs. You can show your location as a TD
or enter waypoints as TDs. The accuracy to be expected from thisconversion is approximately thirty (30) meters. When the unit isplaced in the LORAN TD format mode, it simulates the operationof a LORAN receiver. Location coordinates can be showed as TDs,
and all navigation functions can be used as if the unit was actually
receiving LORAN signals.

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Using the LORAN TD Format

When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates,
you must set the correct LORAN chain number and secondary
stations in the Setup TD ﬁeld before storing the waypoint. After the
waypoint is stored in unit memory, it always reference the LORAN
chain number and secondary stations currently selected in the
Setup TD ﬁeld. If you enter a different LORAN chain number, orchange the secondary stations or offsets in the Setup TD ﬁeld, theactive waypoint information does reﬂect those changes. Since the
GPSMAP 196 does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation,
it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary stations andstill navigate to the location stored in memory.
The LORAN Location Format ﬁeld is located under the Units subtab in the Main Menu. The LORAN TD Setup window contains
the ﬁelds to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number, Primary andSecondary Stations, and TD Offsets.

GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideAPPENDIX > LORAN TD SETUP

To set up Loran TD from the Main Menu:

1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Setup on the vertical tab list.
Then select Location from the row of horizontal tabs.
3. Using the ROCKER, highlight the Location Format ﬁeld,
and press ENTER.
LORAN TD Setup

Location Tab of the Setup Tab

4. Highlight Loran TD, and press ENTER.
5. Highlight the Setup button located on the right side of the
Location Format ﬁeld, and press ENTER. The Loran TD
Setup window appears.
6. To change the settings of any of the ﬁve ﬁelds, highlight theﬁeld, press ENTER, enter the setting using the ROCKER,
and press ENTER.
7. When ﬁnished, highlight the Save button, and press ENTER.

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If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets have beenchanged 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 GPS is notrelying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts
the TD coordinate to a useful latitude and longitude coordinate
before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation.
Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywherein the world.
You must know your GRI chain number and/or secondary stations
to create a LORAN TD location. For more information read our
LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin
Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual.html.

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APPENDIX > MAP DATUMS AND LOCATION FORMATS

Map Datums and Location Formats

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 to ensure the most accurate
navigation.

What is a Location Format?

Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth.

What are Map Datums?

A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates
the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in aconsistent and accurate manner. The datum is physically represented
by a framework of ground monuments (such as trig. stations) whose
locations have been accurately measured and calculated on thisreference surface. Lines of latitude and longitude on a map or chart
are referenced to a speciﬁc map datum. Every chart has a map datum
reference and the GPSMAP 196 can be set to match most of thosecommonly used.

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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 mostcommon format is latitude and longitude, which is used by all
Garmin units. You can change the location format to use with othercoordinate systems in Location Preferences. 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 theadvanced user), are available.
For more information about using paper maps with your Garmin
unit, refer to Using a Garmin GPS with Paper Land Maps, available
for download at http://www.garmin.com/manuals/UsingaGarminGP
SwithPaperLandMaps_Manual.pdf.

GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideAPPENDIX > JEPPESEN DATABASE INFORMATION

Jeppesen Database Information

The GPSMAP 196 includes an internal Jeppesen® database thatprovides location and facility information for thousands of airports,
VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the Jeppesen database areavailable every 28 days online (www.garmin.com). The update
program is designed to operate on Windows®-compatible PCs andrequires the included PC Interface Cable to connect your GPSMAP
196 to the PC’s serial communications port. The following
information is provided from the internal Jeppesen database:
Airport—* identiﬁer, facility name, city/state/country, latitude/
longitude, ﬁeld elevation, available fuel types, runway designations
and layout, runway surface, runway length, runway width, runway
lighting, communication frequencies, and published approaches.
Weather—frequencies associated with an airport (ASOS, ATIS, andAWOS).
VORs—* identiﬁer, facility name, city/state/country, location(latitude/longitude), frequency, service volume (high, low, terminal),
and type (such as VOR-DME, TACAN, and VORTAC).
NDBs—* identiﬁer, facility name, city/state/country, location(latitude/longitude), and frequency.
Intersections—identiﬁer, nearest VOR, radial and distance fromnearest VOR, location (latitude/longitude), and region/country.
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ARTCC—Air Route Trafﬁc Control Centers.
Airspace—boundaries (Class B, Class C, Control Zones, SUAs, andMOAs), controlling agency, and vertical boundaries.
FSS—Flight Service Stations.
* Symbology used for NDBs, VORs, and airports is consistent withthose used on a sectional chart.

Database Updates

Updates to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online(http://shop.garmin.com/aviation/databases/). The update programs
are designed to operate on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires
the included PC Interface Cable to be connected to the unit and anavailable serial port on your computer.
NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen database,verify that all of your ﬂight plans (routes) in your unit are
current. If there is an obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved
route, the route is locked and unusable. You need to create a newroute with current Jeppesen database points.

An optional FlightBook software package is available to assist withyour ﬂight record keeping. Visit the Garmin Web site at
http://www.garmin.com/aviation.
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APPENDIX > MESSAGES

Messages

Detail Maps Don’t Support Routing—maps that are loaded on the data card
do not support automatic route calculation.

Alarm Clock—the alarm clock has sounded.

Dragging Anchor—the distance set in the Anchor Drag Alarm is exceeded.

Antenna Shorted to Ground—the external GPS antenna has an electricalconnection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support.

Lost Satellite Reception—the unit is unable to receive satellite signals.
Memory Full—unit memory is full, no further data can be saved.

Approaching Target Altitude—within 1,000 feet of ﬁnal VNAV target
altitude.

Memory (RAM) Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem
with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced.

Approaching Turn—you are nearing a turn in a route.

Memory (ROM) Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem
with your unit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced.

Accuracy Alarm—the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value.

Approaching VNAV Proﬁle—you are within one minute of reaching the initial
VNAV decent point.
Arriving at Destination—you are nearing your destination.
Batteries Low—the batteries needs to be replaced.
Basemap Failed Unit Needs Repair—there is an internal problem with yourunit. Contact Garmin Product Support to have the unit serviced.
Can’t Unlock Maps—no applicable unlock code for one or more maps wasfound. 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.

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Near Proximity Point—you have reached the distance set for a proximity
waypoint.
No Diff GPS Location—RTCM is selected, but the unit is not receiving DGPS
data.
No Roads Near Destination—the destination for the road route you tried to
calculate is not near any roads. Select a different destination.
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.

GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideAPPENDIX > MESSAGESNo DGPS Position—no differential connection data is available, or not enoughdata is available to calculate a DGPS position.

Sunrise, Switching to Day Mode—the unit is switching to Day Mode.

No Tide Stations for that Area—no tide stations within 100 miles of the area.

Track Already Exists—a saved track with the same name already exists.

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 50
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.

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Sunset, Switching to Night Mode—the unit is switching to Night Mode
Track Log Full—the track log is full and track recording was turned off.
To record more track points, you need to clear the track log and turn trackrecording on.
Track Memory Full—no more track data can be stored. Delete the old trackdata to store the new data.
Track Truncated—a complete uploaded track will not ﬁt in memory. The
oldest track log points have been deleted.
User Timer Expired—the Timer Alarm value has counted down to zero.
VNAV Cancelled—VNAV function 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.

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APPENDIX > DATA FIELD OPTIONS

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 196.
Accuracy—the current accuracy of your GPS determined location.
Altitude—the height above mean sea level (MSL).
Battery Timer—the time remaining on the battery before it is fully discharged.

ETA (Next)—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you will reach thenext point on your route.
ETE (Destination)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required toreach your destination.
ETE (Next)—Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time required to reachthe next point on your route.
Location (Lat/Lon)—your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates.

Bearing—the compass direction from your current location to a destination.

Location (Selected)—your current location described in the selected units ofmeasure (other than lat/lon).

Course—the your path of travel from your starting location to a destination.

Max Speed—the maximum speed the unit has moved since last reset.

Course to Steer—the recommended direction to steer in order to reduce crosstrack error and return to the course line. Showed as Steer.

Move Timer—see Trip Timer (Moving).

Cross Track—the distance you are off your course in either direction, left or
right.
Dest Wpt—see Waypoint (Destination).
Distance (Destination)—the entire distance, from beginning to end, of a route.
Distance (Next)—the distance to the next point on a route.

Mov Avg Spd—see Trip Avg. Speed (Moving).
Next Wpt—see Waypoint (Next).
Odometer—the total distance traveled since the Odometer was reset.
Pointer—the arrow indicating the direction to travel to the next point on aroute.

ETA (Destination)—Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time you willreach your destination.

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Speed—your current vehicle speed can be measured in miles per hour,kilometers per hour, or knots.

Trip Timer (Total)—the total time the unit has been tracking since the Position
Data Page was reset.

Steer—see Course to Steer.

Ttl Avg Spd—see Trip Avg. Speed (Total).

Sunrise—the time at which the sun rises on this day.

Turn—the distance between Bearing (BRG) and Track (TRG). L indicates you
should turn left. R indicates you should turn right. The degrees indicates thedifference angle and the number of degrees you should turn.

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.

User Timer—the timer you set in the Main Menu.
Velocity Made Good—the rate of closure on a destination based on yourcurrent speed and course of travel. Shown as VMG.

Trip Avg. Speed (Moving)—the average speed while moving since the lastreset of the Position Data Page. Appears as Mov Avg Spd.

Vertical Speed—the rate of climb or descent.

Trip Avg. Speed (Total)—the total average speed traveled since the last resetof the Position Data Page. Shown as Ttl Avg Spd.

Waypoint (Destination)—the last point on a route, your destination. Appears
as Dest Wpt.

Trip Odometer—the total distance traveled since the Trip Computer was reset.

Waypoint (Next)—the next waypoint in your route. Shown as Next Wpt.

Voltage—the direct current voltage level of an external power source.

Trip Timer (Moving)—the length of time your vehicle has been in motion,
since the Position Data Page was reset. Appears as Move Timer.

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APPENDIX > LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY

License Agreement and WarrantyThis section of the Appendix contains information about yourlicense agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 196.

Software License Agreement

BY USING THE GPSMAP 196, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in thisdevice (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 is the property of Garmin and is protectedunder the United States of America copyright laws and international copyrighttreaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and codeof the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software insource code form remains a valuable trade secret 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 theUnited States of America.

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Product Registration

Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today! Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 196 handy andconnect to our Web site (www.garmin.com). Look for the ProductRegistration link on our Home page.
Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number locatedon the back of the box) in case your GPSMAP 196 is lost, stolen,or needs service. Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or
attach a photocopy inside the manual.
Serial Number: ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___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 ProductSupport 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 (Europe) Ltd. at 44/0870.8501241.

GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideAPPENDIX > LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY

Limited WarrantyThis Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials orworkmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period,
Garmin will at its sole option repair or replace any components that fail innormal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to thecustomer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible forany transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE
EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESSOR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISINGUNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESSFOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THISWARRANTY 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, WHETHERRESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THISPRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. Some states do notallow 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 oroffer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDYSHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH
OF WARRANTY.

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for warranty veriﬁcation. To obtain warranty service, an original or copy ofthe sales receipt from the original retailer is 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 orcall 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, freightcharges prepaid, to any Garmin warranty service station. A copy of the original
sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
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Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate,
Romsey, SO51 9DL U.K.
Tel. 44/0870.8501241
Fax 44/0870.8501251
The Garmin GPSMAP 196 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you everencounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized Garmindealer for repairs.
The GPSMAP 196 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the caseto change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may resultin permanent damage to the equipment.
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APPENDIX > LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTYFCC Compliance

The GPSMAP 196 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits forClass B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits aredesigned to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference ina 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 andmay cause harmful interference to radio communications if not installed andused in accordance with the instructions. However, there is no guarantee thatinterference will not occur in a particular installation.

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If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, theuser is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following
measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that towhich the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The GPSMAP 196 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 andvoid your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15
regulations.

GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s GuideINDEX

INDEX
Symbols
2D 5, 55
3D 5, 55

A

Accessories 100
Acquiring Satellites 5
Active Route Page
Aviation Mode 40
Active Track Tab 73, 76
Add to Route 53, 64, 68
Advanced NMEA Output Setup 98
Aircraft Information 43–45
Airport 17, 109
Criteria 21
Identiﬁer 14
Information 15, 16, 18
Airspace 31
Alarms 89
Alert 20, 27
Boundary 28, 31
Information 19, 20, 31
Nearest 17
Alarms 27
Airspace 89
Anchor Drag 90
Arrival 90
GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s Guide

Next Turn 90
Off Course 90
Proximity 72
VNAV 38
Alarms Tab
Airspace Alarms 89
Alerts. See Alarms
Altitude 36, 94
Antenna 1, 3, 103
Append to Route 68
Approach 16, 22, 23, 41
ARTCC 17
Asterisk (*) 16
AutoLocate 3, 5
Average Location 69
Average Speed 82

B

Backlight 3
Baro Pressure 47
Batteries
Alkaline 2
Lithium 2
Ni-Cad 2
Rechargeable 2
Battery
Pack 1
Saver Mode 88
BlueChart 102
Bug Indicator 37

C

Cable 101
Calculate Routes for 91
Calculation Method 91
Calibrated Airspeed 47
Cards, Data 102
Care Information 100
Categories
Find Menu 51
CDI. See Course Deviation Indicator
Celestial Information 83
Celestial Tab
Hunt & Fish Tab 85
Sun & Moon Tab 83
Check Beacon Wiring 105
Cleaning vi
Clear Track Log 74
Clock Alarm 90
Communication Frequencies 19
Comm Usage Restrictions 16
Compass Page
Options Menu 79
Water Mode 79
Connecting the Power Cable 101
Contact Garmin 114
Course Deviation Indicator 23, 37
Course Deviation Scale 36, 37

CreateFlight Plan 26
Route 53
Waypoint. See Marking a Waypoint
Creating a Direct To 14–16
Criteria 21
Cruising Speed 44
Current Route Page 58
Automotive Mode 60

D

Data Card 29, 102
Slot 1
Data Fields 34
Date 93
Daylight Saving Time 93
Declutter 32
Defaults 8, 34
DeleteAircraft Proﬁle 44
Flight Records 43
Route 62
Track Log 74
Waypoint 71
Density Altitude 47
Depth 94
Detailed Maps 10, 29, 35, 102
Details 15, 16, 18

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INDEXDGPS 97, 104
Alarm 90
Differential 105
Differential Field 104
Differential GPS 104
Digital Selective Calling. See DSC
Direction Display 94
Direct To 14, 18
Distance and Speed 94

E

E6B 46–47
Edit
Route 63, 64, 65
Waypoints 66, 67
Elevation 94
Emergency
Aviation 18
Entering Data 9, 10
Erase. See Delete

F

Faster Time 91
FCC 116
Field 8
Find
From 51
From a Different Location 51
Menu 50Your Current Location 3
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Finding an Item in Land or Water
Mode 51
Finding a Nearby Aviation Point
17–21
Fishing Information 85
FlightBook 42, 109
Flight Log 42
Flight Plan 26
Create 26
Follow 27
Locked 26
Following an Land Route 58
Following your Flight Plan 27
Follow Roads 54
FSS 17
Fuel Flow 41, 44, 65

G

GARMIN DGPS 96
Getting Satellite Signals 4–6
Going to a Destination 49
Go To 14, 15, 70
Page 15, 22
GPS 104–105
Learning About 104
Off/On 5
Tab 6, 62
GRI Chain 107

H

Heading 95
Highways
Avoid 92
HSI 36
Hunt & Fish Tab 85

I

Identiﬁer 14, 17, 109
Information Page 31, 52
Initialize 3, 104
Installation Information 101–103
Intersection 109

J

Jeppesen Database 26, 109
Updates 10

K

Keypad 7

L

Land at Closest Point 18
Language 88
Legs, Track 76
Limited Warranty 115
Local Time 93
Location 6, 57, 104
Location Format 94, 108
Locked Route 26

Longitude 112
LORAN TD Setup 106–107
Lost Satellite Reception 5

M

Magnetic Variation 95
Managing Routes 62
Managing Tracks 73
Managing Waypoints 66
Map
Information 35
MapSource 10, 102
Map Data 35
Map Datum 108
Map Orientation 29
Map Page
Aviation Mode 28–35
Declutter 32
Land Mode 59
Setup 33
Water Mode 78
Maritime Mobile Service Identity.
See MMSI
Marking a Waypoint 25, 55, 56
Mark my Location 25
Maximum Speed 44, 82
Measuring Distance 33
Messages 114–116
Military Time 93
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Mils 94
Modes 48, 88
Moon Information 83

Options Menu 9
Overzoom 29

N

Page Layout 34
Page Sequence 77
Panel Page
Aviation Mode 36–39
Panning the Map 28, 30
Pan Mode 28, 30
Plan Flight 41, 65
Plan Route 41, 65
Points of Interest 51
Points Tab 69
Pop-up Alerts 27
Position Data Page
Aviation Mode 41
Position Mode 28
Power 3, 101
Connector 1
Practice Mode. See Simulator Mode
Preferences
Location 108
Pressure 94
Proximity 72
Alarms 72
Points Tab 71
Waypoint 72

Navigate
Route 63
Track 75
Navigating in Automotive Mode
49–50
NDB 17, 109
NEAREST/FIND key 17
New
Altitude 6
Location 6, 12
Waypoint 57
Next Turn 90, 92
NMEA 96, 97, 98
North Up 6, 29
No Beacon Signal 105

O

OBS 37
Obstacle Alert 27
Odometer 61, 82
Off-Route Recalculation 91
Off Course 90
Off Road 91
On-Screen Button 8
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P

R

Receiver Not Usable 5
Receiver Status 5
Receive Satellite Signals 3
Record Mode 73, 76
Registration 114–116
Release Hold 37
Reset Timer 92
Reset Trip 42, 61
Retrace your Path 75
Review
Route 63
Waypoint 66
Road Routing Tab 91
Route 64, 75
Add Points 64
Add Waypoint to 68
Edit 64, 65
Editing
Options Menu 62
Preference 91
Routes 52–54, 104
Automotive Mode 62–65
Editing 62–65
Navigating a Saved Route 63–65
Route tab 62
RTCM 96, 97
Runway Criteria 21

S

Safety and Product Information
114–116
Satellite Acquisition 5
Saved Route 26, 62
Saved Track 75
Save Present Location 55
Save Track Log 74
Saving the Current Route 60
Scanning for Beacon 105
Scan for a Frequency 96
Searching the Sky 5
Selecting an Approach 22–23
Selecting Options 9
Serial Data Format 95
Serial Number 1, 114
Setup Tab
Road Routing Tab 89
System Tab 88
Timers Tab 92
Time Tab 93
Units Tab 94
Set an Alarm 90
Set CDI Scale 37
Set Date 93
Set OBS and Hold 37
Set Speed and Fuel 41, 65
Show Details 15

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INDEXShow Map 68
Signal Strength 5
Simulated Navigation 11–12
Simulator
11
Speciﬁcations 99
Speed 36, 44
Storage vi
Sun & Moon Tab 83
Switch Modes 13, 48, 77
System Tab 88

T

Temperature 94
Text Language 88
Tide
Chart 86
Information 86
Station 86
Tab 86
Time
Delay 106
Format 93
Offsets 108
Tab 93
Zone 93

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Timers Tab 92
TrackLegs 76
Log 73, 74, 75, 76
Review Page 75
Tab 73
TracBack 75, 76
Track Up 6, 29
Trip Computer 61
Trip Odometer 82
Trip Planning 65
True Airspeed 47
Tuning Beacon 105
Turn-by-Turn Route 49, 58, 63
Turn On and Off 3

U

Units Tab 94
Unpaved Roads 92
Updates to Jeppesen Database
109
Usage Mode 13, 88
Usage Restrictions 16
User Points Tab 69
UTC 93
UTM/UPS 108

V

Vectors 23
Vertical Navigation. See VNAV
Vertical Speed 94
View Details 30
VNAV 39
Indicator 39
Proﬁle 39
Volume 3
VOR 17, 109

Weight & Balance 45
Wide Area Augmentation System.
See WAAS
Winds Aloft 47

Z

Zoom 29W

WAAS 6, 101, 104, 105
Warning Page 3
Waterproof vi
Waypoint 15, 25, 55–56, 104
Create 25, 56
Edit 66, 67
Information Page 52
Manage 66
Mark 25
Name 67
Proximity 72
Symbol 67

GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s Guide

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