Garmin GPSMAP GPSMAP 196, Pilot'S Manual

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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 ................................................... 27
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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