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Turning On the GPSMAP 496 The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 496, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 496 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to "find itself" 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 the GPSMAP 496 on and off: 1. Press and hold the POWER key. When the unit turns on, a tone sounds and the Warning Page appears. Getting Started > Turning On the GPSMAP 496 3. To turn off the GPSMAP 496, press and hold the POWER key again. Adjusting the Backlight and Volume The POWER key controls the 10 level backlight and volume of the optional headphone jack or external speaker with vehicle power cable. To adjust the backlight level or volume: 1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press the ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to decrease. Press right to raise the volume or left to lower. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/Volume adjustment window. Press MENU to view the options menu. Battery time remaining and power source indicator Warning Page Backlight adjustment slider Volume adjustment slider 2. Read and be sure you understand the warning. Press ENTER to continue. GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 

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GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual
3
Getting Started >
Turning On the GPSMAP 496
Turning On the GPSMAP 496
The first time you
turn on your new GPSMAP 496, the receiver
must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To
ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 496 is shipped from the
factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “
find
itself” 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 the GPSMAP 496 on and off:
1. Press and hold the
POWER
key. When the unit turns on, a tone
sounds and the Warning Page appears.
Warning Page
2. Read and be sure you understand the warning. Press
ENTER
to
continue.
3. To turn off the GPSMAP 496, press and hold the
POWER
key
again.
Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
The
POWER
key controls the 10 level backlight and volume of
the optional headphone jack or external speaker with vehicle power
cable.
To adjust the backlight level or volume:
1. Press and quickly release the
POWER
key.
2. Press the
ROCKER
up to increase the brightness or down to
decrease. Press right to raise the volume or left to lower.
3. Press
ENTER
or
QUIT
to close the Backlight/Volume adjustment
window. Press
MENU
to view the options menu.
Backlight
adjustment sl±der
Volume
adjustment sl±der
Battery time remaining
and power source
±nd±cator