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INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP® 296, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS and full-featured mapping. Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately. About This Manual To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. The Introduction contains the Table of Contents. The Getting Started section provides information such as an overview of unit features and how to turn the unit on and adjust the backlight. The Basic Operation in Aviation Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Aviation Mode. The Aviation Mode Pages section reviews, in detail, the main pages and features of Aviation Mode, such as E6B and Terrain. The Basic Operation in Automotive Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Automotive Mode. The Automotive Mode Pages section reviews in detail, the main pages and features in Automotive Mode, such as the Trip Computer Page and creating waypoints. INTRODUCTION > ABOUT THIS MANUAL The Basic Operation in Marine Mode section provides you with information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Marine Mode. The Marine Mode Pages section reviews the main pages and features in Marine Mode, such as using DSC. For complete information about some of the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the Aviation and Automotive sections. The Main Menu section describes pages and features found in the Main Menu. If you have a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you GPSMAP 296, refer to the Setting Up and Using Sonar. The Appendix contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance information, and other product information. An Index is provided at the end of the manual for reference. Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. This manual uses the term Caution to indicate a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid unsafe practices. GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Guide i

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NTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP
®
296, an unsurpassed
portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin
GPS and full-featured mapping. Take a moment now to compare the
contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box. If
any pieces are missing, contact your Garmin dealer immediately.
About This Manual
To get the most out of your new navigation system, take time to read this
manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit.
The
Introduction
contains the Table of Contents. The
Getting Started
section provides information such as an overview of unit features and how
to turn the unit on and adjust the backlight.
The
Basic Operation in Aviation Mode
section provides you with
information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Aviation Mode.
The
Aviation Mode Pages
section reviews, in detail, the main pages and
features of Aviation Mode, such as E6B and Terrain.
The
Basic Operation in Automotive Mode
section provides you with
information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Automotive Mode.
The
Automotive Mode Pages
section reviews in detail, the main pages and
features in Automotive Mode, such as the Trip Computer Page and creating
waypoints.
The
Basic Operation in Marine Mode
section provides you with
information about navigating with the GPSMAP 296 in Marine Mode.
The
Marine Mode Pages
section reviews the main pages and features in
Marine Mode, such as using DSC. For complete information about some
of the main pages and features in Marine Mode, refer to the Aviation and
Automotive sections.
The
Main Menu
section describes pages and features found in the Main
Menu.
If you have a GSD 20 Sounder Module connected to you GPSMAP 296,
refer to the
Setting Up and Using Sonar
.
The
Appendix
contains specifications, optional accessories, maintenance
information, and other product information.
An
Index
is provided at the end of the manual for reference.
Manual Conventions
This manual uses the term
Warning
to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
This manual uses the term
Caution
to indicate a potentially hazardous
situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor injury or property
damage. It may also be used without the symbol to alert you to avoid
unsafe practices.
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