Garmin GPSMAP 496, Owner'S Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...........................................................................i
About This Manual ................................................................... i
Warning .................................................................................... v
Caution .................................................................................... vi
Getting Started .....................................................................1
Unit Overview .......................................................................... 1
Charging the GPSMAP 496 ..................................................... 2
Turning On the GPSMAP 496 ................................................. 3
Getting Satellite Signals ......................................................... 4
Learning About the Keypad .................................................... 7
Using the GPSMAP 496 .......................................................... 8
Simulator Mode ..................................................................... 11
Basic Operation In Aviation Mode ...................................13
Aviation Mode Page Sequence ............................................ 13
Creating a Direct To .............................................................. 14
Finding a Nearby Point ......................................................... 18
Selecting an Approach .......................................................... 23
Finding Points on Land ........................................................ 25
Marking a Waypoint ............................................................... 26
Creating a Flight Plan (Route) .............................................. 27
Following your Flight Plan ................................................... 28
Aviation Mode Pages ........................................................29
Map Page ................................................................................ 29
Terrain Page ........................................................................... 37
Panel Page ............................................................................. 40
Active Route Page ................................................................. 44
Position Data Page ................................................................ 45
Flight Log ............................................................................... 46
Aircraft Information ............................................................... 47
E6B Tab .................................................................................. 49
XM Audio Page ...................................................................... 51
Basic Operation In Automotive Mode ..............................55
Automotive Mode Page Sequence ....................................... 55
Navigating in Automotive Mode ........................................... 56
Finding an Item ...................................................................... 58
Creating Routes ..................................................................... 61
Creating Waypoints ............................................................... 63
Following an Automotive Route ........................................... 66
Editing Your Route ................................................................ 67
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