Garmin GPSMAP 96 Quick Reference Guide   - Page 2

Using the Keypad POWER/BACKLIGHT Key-press and hold to turn unit On or Off. Press and release to adjust backlighting. IN IN/OUT Zoom Keys-from the Map Page, press to zoom in or out. From any other page, OUT press to scroll up or down a list. DIRECT TO D /NRST Key-press and D release to view the Go To Page (Aviation) or Find Menu Page (Automotive and Marine). Press and hold for Nearest List (Aviation), Recent Finds (Automotive), or MOB-Man Overboard feature (Marine). QUIT QUIT Key-press and release to cancel data entry or exit a page. PAGE Key-press to cycle through the main PAGE pages. Press and hold to switch operating modes. MENU Key-press and release to view page MENU options. Press twice to view the Main Menu. ENTER/MARK Key-press and release to ENTER enter highlighted options, data, or to confirm on-screen messages. Press and hold to mark your current location as a waypoint. ROCKER Key-move up, down, right, or left to move through lists; highlight fields, on-screen buttons, or icons; enter data; or move the map panning arrow. Adjusting the Backlighting When lighting conditions make it difficult to view the GPSMAP 96/96C screen, turn on and adjust the backlighting (and contrast for the GPSMAP 96). To adjust the backlight and contrast: 1. With the GPSMAP 96/96C turned on, press and release the POWER key to show the Backlight Adjustment Slider. GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment 2. Press and release the POWER key GPSMAP 96 to increase the brightness level. Use Backlight/Contrast the ROCKER to adjust the contrast Adjustment for the GPSMAP 96. Press ENTER to close. Battery Installation The GPSMAP 96/96C requires two AA batteries (not included), which are located in the back of the unit under the D-Ring. Alkaline or NiMH batteries can be used (see the owner's manual for setting the battery type). Stored data is not lost when batteries are removed. Install the batteries, observing the proper polarity. A polarity diagram is molded into the battery compartment. Extensive use of backlighting, WAAS, and key beep tones can significantly reduce battery life. Battery Cover D-Ring Start-Up and Satellite Acquisition Find a location where you have a clear view of the sky. If you are starting up for the first time, or you have moved over 600 miles since last using the GPSMAP 96/96C, it must initialize (determine its location by searching for satellites that are in position over your current location). Press MENU to use the Location option from the Satellite Page Options Menu to mark your approximate location on the Map Page. The unit only looks for satellites above the indicated location. 1. Turn on the GPSMAP 96/96C by pressing and releasing the POWER key. A Power Up Page briefly appears followed by a Warning Page. Press ENTER to acknowledge and move to the Satellite Page. 2. Observe the Satellite Page and the GPS status messages as they appear at the top of the page. • "Acquiring Satellites" message appears as the GPSMAP 96/96C begins to search for satellites overhead. • Your location coordinates appears when four or more satellites are fixed (enough to determine an approximate elevation and ground location). Status Bar 3D GPS indicator Received Satellite icon Heading Bug indicates your direction of movement Satellite Page Options Satellite not yet received Viewing the Main Pages To view these pages, press PAGE repeatedly to cycle from one to another. To switch operating modes (Aviation, Automotive, or Marine), press and hold PAGE to show a mode options window. Use the ROCKER to select a mode, and then press ENTER. Many of the main pages change to show data specific for each operating mode. Using the Map Page The Map Page shows a detailed map of the area around your current location. You can view your progress when moving or navigating to a chosen destination. The IN and OUT keys allow you to change the map scale. Optional user-defined data fields provide navigation information. To use the Map Page: 1. Press PAGE to cycle through the Main Pages until the Map Page appears. 2. Press MENU to view options for the Map Page. 3. Use the ROCKER to move the Map Pointer to highlight a map item or view more map area. Refer to the owner's manual for more details.