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Highway Options, Set up Layout, Change Data Fields, Set Up Highway

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Highway Page Options The Highway Page options menu allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints and track are shown on the screen. The data fields, located along the right side of the page, provide a userselectable layout of various types of useful data. The layout can also be changed to show additional data fields. To show and select the Highway Page Options: 1. Press page repeatedly until the Highway Page appears. 2. Press Menu. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the option. 4. Press Enter. Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Highway Page The following options are available from the Highway Page menu: Set up Page Layout-allows you to choose the number of data fields. Change Data Fields-allows you to specify the type of data shown in each data field used on the map screen. This option is available from any of the main pages. See page 174 for a listing of the data fields. Set Up Highway-shows an options menu with two tabs: Line, and Waypoint. Each tab has On/Off settings for several options, such as enabling the line for the Active Leg and Track Log. Automotive Highway Page Options Menu Set up Highway GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 71

Section	Page
Introduction	3
About This Manual	3
Warnings	7
Battery Warnings	8
Important Information	8
Getting Started	9
Unit Overview	9
Charging the GPSMAP 496	10
Turning On the GPSMAP 496	11
Getting Satellite Signals	12
Learning About the Keypad	15
Using the GPSMAP 496	16
Simulator Mode	19
Basic Operation In Aviation Mode	21
Aviation Mode Page Sequence	21
Creating a Direct To	22
Finding a Nearby Point	26
Selecting an Approach	31
Finding Points on Land	33
Marking a Waypoint	34
Creating a Flight Plan (Route)	35
Following your Flight Plan	36
Aviation Mode Pages	37
Map Page	37
Terrain Page	45
Panel Page	48
Active Route Page	52
Position Data Page	53
Flight Log	54
Aircraft Information	55
E6B Tab	57
XM Audio Page	59
Basic Operation In Automotive Mode	63
Automotive Mode Page Sequence	63
Navigating in Automotive Mode	64
Finding an Item	66
Creating Routes	69
Creating Waypoints	71
Following an Automotive Route	74
Editing Your Route	75
Automotive Mode Pages and Features	77
Map Page	77
Highway Page	78
Current Route Page	80
Trip Computer	81
Editing and Managing Routes	82
Editing and Managing Waypoints	86
Managing Your Tracks	95
Basic Operation in Marine Mode	99
Marine Mode Page Sequence	99
Navigating in Marine Mode	100
Marine Mode Pages and Features	101
Map Page	101
Compass Page	102
DSC	104
Main Menu	109
GPS Tab	109
Weather Tab	110
XM Tab	110
Flights Tab	111
Route Tab	111
Points Tab	112
Track Tab	112
Sonar Tab	113
Aircraft Tab	113
Alarms Tab	114
Celestial Tab	117
Message Tab	121
Display Tab	122
Sound Tab	123
Setup Tab	124
Location Sub Tab	128
Using XM WX Weather	134
Viewing XM WX Weather	134
Setting XM WX Weather Options	135
Using the Weather Tab	138
Finding Weather Information	141
Setting up and Using Sonar	143
Showing Sonar on the Map Page	143
Using the Sonar Page	144
Setting Up the Sonar Page	148
Understanding Sonar	151
Viewing the Sonar Temperature Tab	154
TIS(Traffic Information Service)	155
TIS Limitations	156
TIS Symbology	158
Traffic Ground Track	159
Traffic Warning Window	159
Map Page	160
TIS Operational Procedures	161
VHF Comm	162
Appendix	163
Specifications	163
Care Information	164
Optional Accessories	165
Installation Information	166
Learning About GPS	171
LORAN TD Setup	173
Map Datums and Location Formats	175
Digital Selective Calling (DSC)	176
Jeppesen Database Information	178
Messages	179
Data Field Options	182
License Agreement and Warranty	185
Index	189
Index	189