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Owner’ s Manual portable aviation receiver GPSMAP ® 496[...]

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GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual i Introduction > About This Manual Introduction Thank you for choosing the Garmin GPSMAP ® 496, an unsurpassed portable aviation receiver that utilizes the proven performance of Garmin GPS, full-featured built in City Navigator mapping, AOP A Airport Directory , SafeT axi Airport Diagrams, XM Radio, and XM WX W eath[...]

ii GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > T able of Contents T able of Contents Introduction ........................................................................... i About This Manual...................................................................... i W arnings .......................................................................[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual iii Introduction > T able of Contents Basic Operation in Marine Mode ...................................... 91 Marine Mode Page Sequence ................................................. 91 Navigating in Marine Mode ...................................................... 92 Marine Mode Pages and Features..............[...]

iv GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > T able of Contents Appendix .......................................................................... 155 Specications ........................................................................ 155 Care Information ................................................................... 156 Optional Ac[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual v Introduction > W arning W arnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could r esult in an accident or collision r esulting in death or serious injury . When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit securely so it does not obstruct the driver ’ s view of the road or interfere wi[...]

vi GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Introduction > W arning Battery W arnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, re, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury . Contact your local waste disposal department to properly dis[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 Getting Started > Unit Overview Getting Started Unit Overview The GPSMAP 496 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator—perfect for air , land, or water . This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, a built-in City Navigator bas[...]

2 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Charging the GPSMAP 496 Charging the GPSMAP 496 Before using the unit, you need to charge the battery in the GPSMAP 496. Plug the unit into a 12-V olt connector to charge. Y ou can use the unit while it is charging. T o charge the unit’ s battery: 1. Lift the rubber weather cap to expose the powe[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 3 Getting Started > T urning On the GPSMAP 496 T urning On the GPSMAP 496 The rst time you turn on your new GPSMAP 496, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. T o ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 496 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the rece[...]

4 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals Getting Satellite Signals After you turn on the GPSMAP 496, the unit automatically begins searching for satellites. The GPS Page appears while the unit is gathering satellite signals and acquiring a x. This process should take only a few minutes. While the GPSMAP 496 is[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 5 Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS Page Receiver status eld Sky view Signal strength bars Power source indicator The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: No signal strength bars —the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. White signal strength bars —the receiver[...]

6 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Getting Satellite Signals GPS T ab Options Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight GPS. Press MENU to open the options menu: GPS T ab Options Menu Start/Stop Simulator —starts and stops Simulator Mode, which is helpful when learning how to use your unit. Enable W A[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 7 Getting Started > Learning about the Keypad Learning About the Keypad P AGE/MODE Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in sequence and return the screen from a submenu page. • Press and hold to switch between Aviation, Marine, and Automotive Modes. QUIT Key • Press to cycle through the main pages in rev[...]

8 GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 Using the GPSMAP 496 This section explains how to enter and select information with the GPSMAP 496. T o switch between A viation, Marine, and Automotive Modes, press and hold P AGE . Use the ROCKER to select a mode, and press ENTER . Understanding T erms The GPSMAP 496 unit’ [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 9 Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 Selecting Options and Entering Data T o enter data and select options, you must use the ROCKER to highlight, select, or choose an item in a list or a eld on the screen. Use the ENTER and ROCKER keys to select options, enter names and numbers in data elds, and start your [...]

10 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started > Using the GPSMAP 496 T o enter data in a data eld: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the data eld you want, and press ENTER to activate the eld. 2. Press up or down on the ROCKER to select characters. Press right to move to the next character or press left to move back to the previous chara[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 496 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or XM signals are available or if either antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retain[...]

12 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation Entering a New Location From the GPS options menu you can enter a New Location and New Altitude to simulate from. T o enter a New Location using the map: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight GPS from the vertical menu. 2. Press MENU to open the options menu . 3. Highlight[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 13 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Aviation Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In A viation Mode A viation Mode Page Sequence The GPSMAP 496 offers three usage modes, A viation Mode (default), Automotive Mode, and Marine Mode. The main pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through by p[...]

14 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o Creating a Direct T o In A viation Mode, press Direct T o to select a destination. When a Go T o or route is currently in use, holding Direct T o down briey shows a detailed information page for the current destination. In Marine or Automotive M[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 15 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o T o go to a recently-used or user-created waypoint: 1. Press Direct T o to show the Go T o Page. Use the ROCKER to select the Recent or User tab. Go T o Page: Recent T ab 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the point from the list, and press ENTER . Fro[...]

16 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Direct T o Airport T ab of Details Page 3. Highlight Show Map , and press ENTER to view the item on the map. Press QUIT when done. Highlight OK , and press ENTER to return to the Go T o Page. When viewing information for the Runway or Approach tabs, use the R[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 17 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > V iewing AOP A Airport Directory Information and SafeT axi Diagrams Viewing AOP A Airport Directory Information The AOP A Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, FBO phone numbers, hours of operation, local a[...]

18 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Finding a Nearby Point In A viation Mode, press NRST/FIND to open the Nearest Pages. These pages provide detailed information on the nearest airports, airport weather sources, navaids, cities, and user waypoints. In Marine and Automotive Modes, pr[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 19 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point time to entry (when applicable), and status. Selecting a Nearby Point as Y our Destination In an emer gency , you can press a few keys to have the GPSMAP 496 guide you to the closest point to land. T o select a nearby point as your destination: 1.[...]

20 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Communication Frequencies The Nearest Pages list up to ve nearest ight service station (FSS) and air route trafc control center (AR TCC) points of communication. The closest communication point is shown rst, with additional poi[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 21 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Viewing Additional Airspace Information From the Nearest Pages, you can show additional airspace information, such as oor and ceiling limits or communication frequencies. T o view additional airspace information: 1. When an airspace alert appea[...]

22 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding a Nearby Point Setting Airport Criteria From the Nearest Airport tab, an options window allows you to lter out airports that do not meet a dened criteria. This allows you to only show airports with a surface type and runway length you want. Y ou can also s[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 23 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Selecting an Approach CAUTION: The approaches provided in the Jeppesen database are for monitoring purposes only . The GPSMAP 496 is not an IFR-approved instrument and should not be used as a primary source of navigation guidance in instrument cond[...]

24 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Selecting an Approach Understanding V ectors The V ectors? option, which appears after you select an approach, determines how you navigate to the nal approach waypoint. If you select Y es , the GPSMAP 496 creates an extension of the nal course, beyond the nal a[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 25 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Finding Points on Land Finding Points on Land T o take full advantage of the trip-planning capabilities of the GPSMAP 496, you can nd points on the land and then create a turn-by-turn route (auto-route) to that point. For example, you can nd a restaurant to eat di[...]

26 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Marking a W aypoint Marking a W aypoint W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 496. Press the ENTER/MARK to capture your present location to create a new waypoint. Y ou must have a valid 2D or 3D satellite x to mark your location. P[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 27 A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Creating a Flight Plan (Route) Creating a Flight Plan (Route) Y ou can create a Flight Plan (or route) using the Route Page in the Main Menu. The Route is then saved for future use. Y ou can also create a route using the Active Route Page for immediate use. For more inf[...]

28 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Basic Operation in Aviation Mode > Following your Flight Plan Following your Flight Plan When you have created and started your ight plan (or route), the GPSMAP 496 guides you to the destination using a variety of tools. NOTE: After you perform an update to your Jeppesen database, verify that all of y[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 29 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page A viation Mode Pages This section discusses the major pages, such as the Map and T errain Pages, as well as some additional aviation features, such as E6B. Map Page The GPSMAP 496 features a real-time moving map that can do much more than just plot your course. The Map Page[...]

30 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Map Orientation There are three map orientation options: North Up orients the map like a paper map, T rack Up orients the map in the direction of travel, and Course Up orients the map in the direction of the destination. When using T rack Up or Course Up, the North arrow in[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 31 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Panning the Map The panning arrow allows you to pan the map to show other map areas. As you pan past the edge of the current map, the screen moves to provide continuous map coverage. T o pan the map: Press up, down, right, or left on the ROCKER . The panning arrow moves the[...]

32 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Airport Information Page Smart Airspace Smart Airspace shows airspace at and immediately surrounding your current altitude in bold. Airspaces at all other altitudes are de-emphasized. Smart Airspace on the Map Page Airspace Information Pan mode can also be used to retrieve [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 33 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Clearing Unwanted Details from the Map Y ou can remove items from the map (declutter the screen) to remove unwanted items, such as highways. A viation Mode has various levels of declutter . T o quickly declutter the map, press ENTER . Y ou can also declutter the map on the [...]

34 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Setting the Bug Indicator Y ou can set a bug indicator to show bearing or course to steer . Y ou can also enter a specic heading reference for the indicator . T o set the Bug Indicator: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU to open the options menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highl[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 35 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Changing the Page Layout and Data Fields T o customize the pages to show what you want, adjust the page layout and data elds. Y ou can adjust how the following pages look on the screen: Map, T errain, Panel, Compass, Highway , Location Data, T rip Computer , and optional[...]

36 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Map Page Additional Map Data Y ou can view the data that is currently loaded on your GPSMAP 496 unit and data card. T o review or change data card information: 1. Access the Map Page, and press MENU . 2. From the options menu, highlight Map Information , and press ENTER . Map Card I[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 37 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page T errain Page The T errain Page, available only in A viation Mode, provides an overhead view of the terrain and obstacles beneath you. Alert windows appear on all pages to inform you of your proximity to the terrain and obstacles, as well as an unsafe descent rate. The[...]

38 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page Alerts If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 496 unit, T errain, Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower-left corner to inform you of the situation. The alert remains on the screen until the ight path has cleared the obstacle or terrain, or until you [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 39 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > T errain Page Setting Up the T errain Page and Alerts Use the T errain Setup Page to set levels for terrain alerts as well as obstacles in or near your ight path. Caution Elevation Select the Caution Elevation . If the terrain or an obstacle is within the Caution Elevation you en[...]

40 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Panel Page The Panel Page shows GPS-derived data in a graphical format, similar to an instrument panel. Keep in mind the dif ferences between this page and your mechanical instruments, as your mechanical panel instruments use sensors that provide information different fro[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 41 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Setting Up the Panel Page Y ou can set the bug indicator and change the CDI scale to suit your needs. T o set a user-dened bug heading reference: 1. When the Panel Page appears, press MENU to show the Panel Page options menu. 2. Highlight Set Bug Indicator , and press [...]

42 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page VNA V (V ertical Navigation) The VNA V sub tab in the Main Menu provides settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional prole that guides you from your present location and altitude to a nal (target) altitude at a specied [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 43 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Panel Page Panel Page Showing the VNA V Indicator VNA V Indicator VNA V indicators also appear on the Map Page when the page layout is set to Map W ith Overlay . Y ou are at the proper altitude for the VNA V prole when the blue bars are centered within the VNA V indicators. VNA V[...]

44 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Active Route Page Active Route Page Whenever you start a route (ight plan) or initiate a Go T o while in A viation or Marine Mode, the Active Route Page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, Course, Distance, and several other elds o[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 45 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Position Data Page Position Data Page The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show while navigating a route in A viation and Marine Modes. The default page shows a compass ribbon, your current latitude and longitude, the current date and [...]

46 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Flight Log Flight Log The Flights tab shows a list of any recorded ights, including date, route of ight, and ight time. The GPSMAP 496 saves up to 50 recorded ights while in A viation Mode. Entries on this list are automatically created for each ight. The bottom of th[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 47 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information Aircraft Information The Aircraft tab is divided into two sub tabs: Aircraft Prole and W eight & Balance. T o open the Aircraft tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Aircraft from the vertical list of tabs. 3. Press the ROCKER right[...]

48 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > Aircraft Information T o rename or delete a saved aircraft prole: 1. From the Aircraft Prole tab, use the ROCKER to highlight the Current Aircraft and to select the prole you want to rename. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the on-screen Rename or Delete button, and press ENTER [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 49 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > E6B T ab E6B T ab The E6B tab in the Main Menu calculates Density Altitude, T rue Airspeed, and W inds Aloft (Head W ind, T ail W ind, W ind From, and W ind Speed), based on information you enter . T o open the E6B tab of the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. [...]

50 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > E6B T ab T o calculate true airspeed and density altitude: 1. From the E6B tab, highlight the Indicated Altitude eld (at the top of the page), and press ENTER . 2. Use the ROCKER to enter the altitude shown on your altimeter . Press ENTER when nished. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 t[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 51 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page XM Audio Page Use the XM Audio Page to view and select XM Radio channels, add channels to or remove channels from the Favorites category , and turn XM audio output on or off. NOTE: Y ou MUST have a GXM 30A or GXM 30 smart antenna connected to your GPSMAP 496 and a subs[...]

52 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page XM Audio Page Field on the Display T ab T o select an XM Radio channel: Press up or down on the ROCKER to scroll through the list of channels, highlight the channel you want, and then press ENTER . A triangle ( ) appears to the left of the channel currently playing. T [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 53 A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page Using Favorites Y ou can create a customized list of up to 30 of your XM Radio favorites. T o add a channel to Favorites: 1. Use the ROCKER to select a channel, or use the IN and OUT keys to select a category , and then highlight a channel. 2. Press MENU once. 3. Highl[...]

54 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual A viation Aviation Mode Pages > XM Audio Page Scanning XM Radio Channels From the XM Audio Page, you can scan all channels, scan channels in a specic category , or scan channels in your Favorites. T o scan XM Radio channels: 1. On the XM Audio Page, press MENU . 2. Select Scan on the options menu, and press ENT[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 55 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Automotive Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation In Automotive Mode T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold P AGE/MODE . 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation , Automotive , or Marine , and press ENTER . Automotive Mode Page Sequence Automotive Mode features two[...]

56 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Navigating in Automotive Mode Navigating in Automotive Mode Automotive Mode and Marine Mode are similar . Most of the features discussed here also apply to Marine Mode. There are several ways to begin navigating to a point in Automotive Mode: Select a point on the ma[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 57 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Navigating in Automotive Mode T o start new route using the Find Menu: 1. Press Direct T o to open the Navigate menu. 2. Highlight New Route (or Go T o Point when in Marine Mode), and press ENTER to open the Find Menu. 3. From the Find Menu, highlight Waypoints , and[...]

58 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item Finding an Item The Find Menu allows you to easily search the stored waypoints and points of interest. Press NRST/FIND to access the Find Menu. The Find Menu is comprised of several default categories such as W aypoints, Cities, Exits, Addresses, Cros[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 59 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item T o nd an item from another location: 1. From any page, press NRST/FIND . 2. Using the ROCKER , highlight the category you want from the list, and press ENTER . 3. Press MENU . Highlight Near Other , and press ENTER . If you are actively following [...]

60 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Finding an Item Viewing the Information Page Each item on the map and each item listed in the Find Menu results list has an information page. T o view details about an item: 1. Highlight a point on the map or in the search results list, and press ENTER . An Informati[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 61 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Routes Creating Routes The GPSMAP 496 lets you create and store up to 50 reversible routes, with up to 300 waypoints each. Routes can be created in two ways. The rst way is to select waypoints from the Find Menu, allowing you to see a list of the route po[...]

62 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating Routes T o create a route graphically: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to highlight Route from the vertical list of tabs. 2. Press MENU to show the Route options menu. Select New Route , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the rst bla[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 63 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating W aypoints W aypoints are locations or landmarks you record and store in your GPSMAP 496. Save your current location as a waypoint by pressing and holding ENTER/MARK . Y ou can also nd waypoints using the map or Find Menu and them stor[...]

64 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating W aypoints From the Map Y ou can create a waypoint using the Map Page. When you pan the map and move the arrow over a map item, a highlighted description of that item appears. The GPSMAP 496 uses the map item text shown on the map as the [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 65 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Creating W aypoints Creating a W aypoint by Entering Coordinates Y ou can manually enter location coordinates to create a waypoint. This method is useful for creating a waypoint at a specic latitude/ longitude location from a chart. Y ou can manually change the lo[...]

66 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Following an Automotive Route Following an Automotive Route The GPSMAP 496 guides you to your destination using many tools, such as the Map Page and Current Route Page. T rack Y our Progress with the Map Page Y ou can track the progress of your route on the Map Page.[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 67 Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Editing Y our Route Editing Y our Route When you are navigating a route, you can edit that route. Y ou can add areas and roads to avoid as well as temporary detours to your current route. Y ou can also add stops along your trip, called V ia Points. While navigating, [...]

68 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Basic Operation in Automotive Mode > Editing Y our Route Creating a Detour If, while navigating a route, there is road construction or a closed road, you can have your GPSMAP 496 create a detour route. While navigating a course, press Direct T o . Select Detour from the Navigate menu. Select the distanc[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 69 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Map Page Automotive Mode Pages and Features This section discusses the major pages in Automotive Mode, such as the Map Page, as well as some additional features, such as routes and points. Map Page Refer to pages 29–36 in the “A viation Mode Pages” section for [...]

70 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Highway Page Highway Page The Highway Page is only available in Marine Mode and Automotive Mode. In Automotive Mode, the Highway Page is not shown by default. See the directions to the right to show the Highway Page. Highway Page When you are navigating, the Highway [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 71 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Highway Page Highway Page Options The Highway Page options menu allows you to dene the data elds and select which waypoints and track are shown on the screen. The data elds, located along the right side of the page, provide a user - selectable layout of vari[...]

72 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Current Route Page Current Route Page Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 496 in Automotive Mode, the Current Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time enroute and time of arrival. A[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 73 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > T rip Computer T rip Computer The T rip Computer Page provides a quick reference for the important data you want to show in Automotive Mode. It indicates your current speed and many helpful statistics about your trip, such as bearing, average speed, and moving time. [...]

74 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes Editing and Managing Routes The Route tab shows the routes you have created in your GPSMAP 496 unit. For complete information on routes, see pages 61–62 . Viewing All of Y our Saved Routes The Route tab in the Main Menu lists all of your[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 75 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes Navigating a Saved Route The Navigate Route option allows you to easily select a saved route. For information about creating routes, see pages 61–62 .. T o navigate a route in Automotive Mode: 1. In Automotive Mode, press Direct T o . 2.[...]

76 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes T o review individual route points: 1. Press MENU twice, and highlight Route . 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the name of the route, and press ENTER . 3. From the Route Review Page, highlight the point, and press ENTER . Route Review Page [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 77 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing Routes T o edit the route on the map: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Use the ROCKER to select Route from the vertical menu of tabs. 2. Select the route, and press ENTER . Press MENU to open the Route Review Page options menu. 3. Highl[...]

78 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Editing and Managing W aypoints When you have created and stored a waypoint, you can modify , review , rename, move, or delete it at any time through the W aypoint Review and W aypoint Edit Pages. These pages provide virtually the same[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 79 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o change the waypoint name: 1. Open the Waypoint Review or W aypoint Edit Page. 2. Highlight the Name eld, and press ENTER . 3. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER when nished. W aypoint Review Page Name eld [...]

80 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Adding a W aypoint to a Route Append to Route adds the selected waypoint to the end of a route. This option appears when you are not navigating. When you are navigating to a destination, Add to Current Route appears. The selected waypo[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 81 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Projecting a W aypoint Y ou can also create a new waypoint by “projecting” the distance and bearing from a specic location to a new location. T o create a new waypoint by projecting its location: 1. Create a waypoint using your [...]

82 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints Organizing W aypoints into Categories Y ou can organize your waypoints into categories, which can help when managing and using your waypoints. For example, you can create a “V acation” category that stores all of the waypoints you [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 83 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o assign a category to a waypoint: 1. Open the Waypoint Page. (Y ou can also change the category on the New W aypoint Page.) 2. Select the Category eld, and press ENTER . W aypoint Page Select the category to which you want to ass[...]

84 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints The total number of stored and available waypoint information is available at the bottom of the User sub tab, with the stored waypoints arranged in alphanumerical order . T o start a Go T o from the User Points tab: 1. Press MENU twice[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 85 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o delete waypoints by symbol or category: 1. From the User sub tab, highlight the waypoint you want to delete, and press MENU . 2. Highlight Delete by Symbol or Delete by Category , and press ENTER . 3. When deleting by symbol, highl[...]

86 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Editing and Managing W aypoints T o turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Points from the vertical list of tabs. Highlight Proximity from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight th[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 87 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks Managing Y our T racks The GPSMAP 496 draws an electronic breadcrumb trail or “track log” on the Map Page as you travel. The track log contains points along its path, including time, and location for each point. The track log starts recordi[...]

88 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks T o clear the track log: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Highlight T rack , then highlight the Active sub tab to the right. 3. Select the Clear button, and press ENTER . Clearing the T rack Log 4. Highlight OK , and press ENTER . [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 89 Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks Saved Sub T ab The Saved sub tab lists all of the saved tracks in your unit. Saved Sub T ab Press MENU to open the Saved sub tab options menu: Review on Map —shows the highlighted track on the Map Page. T racBack —navigates the track. Y ou [...]

90 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Automotive Automotive Mode Pages and Features > Managing Y our T racks Navigating a Saved T rack The T racBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver’ s memory , which eliminates the need to store waypoints along the way . T racBack routes are created by[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 91 Marine Basic Operation in Marine Mode > Marine Mode Page Sequence Basic Operation in Marine Mode T o switch usage modes: 1. Press and hold the P AGE/MODE button. 2. Use the ROCKER to select either Aviation , Automotive , or Marine , and press ENTER . Marine Mode Page Sequence Marine Mode features ve main pages:[...]

92 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Basic Operation in Marine Mode > Navigating in Marine Mode Navigating in Marine Mode Press Direct T o on any page to begin navigating to a destination. The Go T o Point , Navigate Route , and Navigate T rack options operate the same as in Automotive Mode. Refer to the previous section for detailed instructi[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 93 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Map Page Marine Mode Pages and Features Marine Mode operates in a similar fashion to A viation Mode, while also providing many features and operations of Automotive Mode. Refer to the corresponding sections in the A viation and Automotive sections for further details. Map Pa[...]

94 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Compass Page Compass Page During active navigation, the Compass Page guides you to your destination with data elds and a graphic compass screen with a bearing pointer . Compass Page in Marine Mode Rotating compass ring Bug indicator Compass arrow Data elds The middle o[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 95 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > Compass Page Using the Marine Timer The Marine T imer , specically designed for sail boat racing, allows you to easily count up or down specied time increments. As common in sail boat racing, there is often a 5 minute warning countdown, followed by a 4 minute preparati[...]

96 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC The DSC Page allows you to control and set up the Digital Selective Calling (DSC) features on the GPSMAP 496. DSC uses marine VHF radio and GPS technologies to transmit and receive location information. The chartplotter repeats the call properties received from the V[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 97 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC Understanding Distress Calls When the GPSMAP 496 receives a distress call from a connected DSC enabled VHF radio, an alert message and notication page appear , and an alarm tone is sounded. Distress calls are shown in the DSC Call List, and Log with a checkered symbol[...]

98 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC Call List The DSC Call Lis t sho ws t he 50 mos t rec ent calls , ev en if the unit is left unat tend ed. The Call Lis t sho ws t he mo st r ecent cal l fro m a ves sel. If a sec ond c all is re ceiv ed fr om t he sa me v essel , it repl aces the rs t cal l in the[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 99 Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC DSC Directory The DSC Directory acts much like a phone book and can hold up to 50 entries. Pressing MENU from this page allows you to add a New Item , Delete a highlighted entry , or Delete All entries. DSC Directory DSC Directory entries. Press ENTER to open the entry r[...]

100 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Marine Marine Mode Pages and Features > DSC Navigating to a Position Report or Distress Call After a Position Report or a Distress Call is received, navigation can be quickly set to the call location. T o navigate to a Position Report or Distress Call using the Direct T o key: 1. Press Direct T o . 2. With Go T o[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 101 Main Menu > GPS T ab Main Menu The Main Menu features some additional pages that are useful to you as you plan trips and use your GPSMAP 496. Some of these pages have already been discussed in-depth in previous sections. This section only contains the additional pages and features found in the Main Menu that have[...]

102 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Weather and XM T abs W eather T ab Use the W eather tab to view individual weather features without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select Storm Cells to view only storm cell data on the Map window that appears on the W eather tab. When you close the Main Menu and re[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 103 Main Menu > Flights T abs Information Sub T ab Use the Information sub tab to view the radio identication number , XM WX Satellite W eather subscription information, and a list of weather features available to you based on your subscription plan. The Information sub tab also shows the age of each weather repor[...]

104 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Points and T rack T abs Points T ab The Points tab contains two sub tabs, User and Proximity , which allow you to manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efciently . For more information about waypoints, see the “Creating W aypoints” section beginning on page 63 . User Sub T ab The User [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 105 Main Menu > Sonar , Aircraft, and E6B T abs Sonar T ab The Sonar tab contains options for the Sonar Page. See the “Setting Up the Sonar Page” section beginning on page 140 for more information about Sonar setup options. T o access the Sonar T ab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to[...]

106 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Alarms T ab Alarms T ab The Alarms tab allows you to dene alarm settings. T o set an alarm: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Alarms tab. 3. Highlight the eld below the alarm name you want activate, and press ENTER . 4. Change the mode to On , and press E[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 107 Main Menu > Alarms T ab alarm at its discretion. Arrival —sets an alarm to sound when you are a specied distance or time away from a destination waypoint. Select Off for no Arrival alarm. Select Dist to enter a specic distance. Select Time to enter a specic time before the destination for the alarm to [...]

108 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Alarms T ab Weather Alarms Sub T ab Y ou must be receiving XM WX weather information for the weather alarms to work. Weather Alarms Sub T ab T ornado W arnings —sets an alarm to sound when you enter an area where a tornado warning is in effect. Thunderstorm W arnings —sets an alarm to sound when y[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 109 Main Menu > Celestial T ab Celestial T ab The Celestial tab on the Main Menu shows sun and moon information, tide data, and hunting and shing information. Y ou can show this data for your current location, a location from the map, or a waypoint location. Also, you can select a different date and time, or use t[...]

1 10 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Celestial T ab T o view Sun & Moon information for a different location: 1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the From eld and, press ENTER . 2. Highlight Use Find Menu , and press ENTER . The Find Menu automatically opens. 3. Select a waypoint or point of interest, and press ENTER . 4. On the waypo[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 1 1 Main Menu > Celestial T ab T o view a tide chart for a different tide station: 1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At eld, and press ENTER . The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations. 2. Press MENU and select Near Current Location , Near Current Route , Near Other (select another location using the map),[...]

1 12 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Celestial T ab Hunt & Fish Sub T ab The Hunt & Fish sub tab provides you with predictions of the good and best times to hunt and sh in a selected location on a specic date. T o show the Hunt & Fish information: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Celestial from t[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 13 Main Menu > Message T ab Message T ab The Message tab shows a list of messages generated by your GPSMAP 496. Use the ROCKER to scroll through the list of messages on the Log tab. Use the Log Filter tab to show only the types of messages you want to view . T o view the messages: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Ma[...]

1 14 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Display T ab Display T ab The Display tab allows you to set several features the screen, such as what pages to show in the main page sequence and how long the backlight stays on. T o view the Display tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Display from the vertical list of tabs. [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 15 Main Menu > Sound T ab Sound T ab The Sound tab allows you to customize the sounds your GPSMAP 496 makes to suit your needs. T o view the Sound tab: 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Highlight Sound from the vertical list of tabs. Sound T ab Beeper —sets the beeper to chime during key presses and a[...]

1 16 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Setup T ab T o customize how your GPSMAP 496 operates, adjust certain system settings in the Main Menu. System Sub T ab T o open the System tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the vertical tab list. Then select System from the row of tabs along the top of the pag[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 17 Main Menu > Setup T ab Road Routing Sub T ab Use the Road Routing sub tab to select road routing settings. T o access the Road Routing sub tab 1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select the Setup tab. 3. Press right on the ROCKER to select the Road Routing sub tab. Road Routing Sub T [...]

1 18 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Custom Road Prefs —allows you to avoid or use Major , Medium , and Minor roads using a slider scale. This is especially nice if you want to avoid major highways, for example. Guidance Sub T ab T o open the Guidance sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup from the ve[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 1 19 Main Menu > Setup T ab Since Midnight —allows you to view the time the unit has been turned on since midnight. This resets if you restore All Unit Defaults from the System tab. Time Sub T ab The T ime sub tab allows you to set the time format and time zone. Y ou can also set the unit to conform to Daylight Sav[...]

120 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab Location Sub T ab Refer to the “Appendix” of this guide for more information about location formats and map datums. Also visit the National Imagery and Mapping Agency at www .nima.mil for more information on grids and datums. Location Format Sub T ab Changing the Location Format coordin[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 121 Main Menu > Setup T ab Welcome Sub T ab The W elcome sub tab allows you to enter information, such as your name and address, that the unit can show when it is turned on. This feature can be helpful if your unit is ever misplaced. T o open the W elcome sub tab, press MENU twice to open the Main Menu. Select Setup [...]

122 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab GARMIN DGPS —used to connect the GPSMAP 496 with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver . Garmin Remote Sonar —supports the input/output of a Garmin remote sonar device. NMEA In/NMEA Out —supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 version 3.01 data and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 123 Main Menu > Setup T ab T o have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out , use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon eld and press ENTER . 2. Highlight Scan , and press ENTER . The numbers in the Frequency eld change as the unit scans from 284 kHz to [...]

124 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Main Menu > Setup T ab T o manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. With the unit set to GARMIN DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out , use the ROCKER to highlight the Beacon eld, and press ENTER . 2. Highlight User , and press ENTER . 3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate eld, press ENTER , and enter a frequency or[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 125 Main Menu > Setup T ab GPSMAP 496 NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA version 3.01 compliant): Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV , GPWPL, GPR TE GARMIN proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, PGRMH • • •[...]

126 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > V iewing and Finding XM WX Weather Using XM WX W eather This section describes how to use XM WX W eather with your GPSMAP 496. Y ou must have a GXM 30A antenna plugged into the USB port on the back of the unit to receive the XM signal. If you do not have a subscription to XM WX W eather , the f[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 127 Using XM Weather > Setting XM WX W eather Options Setting XM WX W eather Options Use the options menu on the Map Page to adjust the way weather items appear on the Map Page. Four tabs—W eather , A vtn Wx, Srfc Wx, and Mrn Wx—allow you to adjust what weather items appear on the Map Page, and the zoom range at [...]

128 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Setting XM WX W eather Options Weather Explorer T ab Use the W eather Explorer tab on the Map Setup tab on the Map Page to turn XM WX W eather data on or off, and to set the zoom range at which the information rst appears on the Map Page. Weather Explorer tab W eather Data —toggles XM WX W[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 129 Using XM Weather > Setting XM WX W eather Options Srfc Wx T ab Use the Srfc Wx tab to set the zoom range at which surface weather information rst appears on the Map Page. Srfc Wx T ab Surface W inds , Surface Pressur e , Fronts , V isibility , County W arnings —sets the zoom range at which each feature rs[...]

130 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Using the W eather T ab Using the W eather T ab Use the W eather tab to view individual weather items without turning all other weather features on or off. For example, you can select Storm Cells to view only storm cells on the Map window that appears on the W eather tab. When you close the Mai[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 131 Using XM Weather > Using the W eather T ab 3. Highlight the forecast you want to view— Current , 12 Hour , 24 Hour , 36 Hour , or 48 Hour , and press ENTER . The Map window on the Weather Explorer tab is updated with forecast information for the time you selected. The age of the weather report appears in the bo[...]

132 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Using the W eather T ab Viewing Additional XM WX Weather Information The XM T ab contains the Information sub tab. Use the Information sub tab to view the radio ID, service level information, and weather products available on your XM subscription. Information Sub T ab The Information sub tab co[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 133 Using XM Weather > Finding W eather Information Finding W eather Information Y ou can use the Find menu to access weather information for your current location or from another location on the map. By selecting the W eather Data option on the Find menu, you can view the current conditions, forecast information, se[...]

134 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Using XM Weather > Finding W eather Information 5. Highlight the Bulletin tab to view marine weather bulletins. Marine Weather Bulletins 6. Highlight a weather bulletin and press ENTER to view the full text of the marine weather bulletin. Full T ext Marine Weather Bulletin Y ou can nd weather forecast informat[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 135 Setting up and Using Sonar > Showing Sonar on the Map Page Setting up and Using Sonar This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP 496 when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module. Read the GSD 20/GSD 21 Installation Instructions to properly install the sounder module. When y[...]

136 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Using the Sonar Page When combined with a GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, your GPSMAP 496 becomes a powerful shnder/asher with the Sonar Page. If a GSD 20 or GSD 21 is attached, but the unit does not detect a transducer , a “Sonar T urned Off” messag[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 137 Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Adjusting the Sonar Page The Adjustment Menu allows direct access to the settings and features most commonly used on the Sonar Page. There are 10 main adjustment options available: Range, Zoom, V iew , Gain, T arget Level, Whiteline, Frequency , Depth Line, Noise [...]

138 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Zoom —used to quickly select a zoom scale or to split the screen. When a scale other than No Zoom is selected, the Adjustment Menu shows a new selection labeled V iew or Span . The Zoom function is divided into six levels: 2X Split —shows two reduced-size sona[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 139 Setting up and Using Sonar > Using the Sonar Page Depth Line —adds a horizontal depth line across the screen that is used to measure the depth of underwater objects. The depth of the line appears in a box on the right side of the line. Press up or down on the ROCKER to move the line on the Sonar Page. Noise Rej[...]

140 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page Setting Up the Sonar Page Use the Sonar tab in the Main Menu to set up the Sonar Page. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Setup from the row of tabs along the top of the screen. Sona[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 141 Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page Calibrating the W ater Speed If you select T emp, Spd is for the T ransducer option on the Sonar Setup tab, you also need to calibrate the water speed to ensure that the W ater Speed shown on your unit is accurate. The calibration should take place in water h[...]

142 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Setting up the Sonar Page Setting Up the Sonar Display Y ou can set up how the sonar information is shown on the screen. Press MENU two times to open the Main Menu. Select Sonar from the vertical row of tabs on the left, then select Display from the row of tabs along the top of the sc[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 143 Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar Understanding Sonar The transducer mounted on your vessel transmits sound waves toward the bottom of a lake, stream, or seabed in a cone-shaped pattern. When a transmitted sound wave strikes an underwater object—such as the bottom, a piece of structure, or a s[...]

144 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar T ransducer Coverage The area covered by the transmitted sound waves is determined by the cone angle of the transducer and the water depth. The wide cone angles (40°), associated with low frequencies (50 kHz) provide a large coverage area for nding sh within[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 145 Setting up and Using Sonar > Understanding Sonar Whiteline The GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar sound waves are reected back by the bottom, a hard bottom returns a stronger signal than a soft bottom. A thin whiteline indicates a softer bo[...]

146 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Setting up and Using Sonar > Viewing the Sonar T emperature T ab V iewing the Sonar T emperature T ab NOTE: Y ou must be receiving proper sonar data from another device, such as a Garmin GSD 20 or GSD 21 Sounder Module, to view temperature information. The T emperature sub tab provides a visual graph of water tem[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 147 TIS > T rafc Information Service TIS (T rafc Information Service) TIS provides a graphic representation of trafc advisory information in the cockpit for non-TCAS equipped aircraft. TIS is a ground- based service providing relative location of all A TCRBS (Air T rafc Control Radar Beacon System) Mode A[...]

148 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual TIS > TIS Limitations TIS Limitations TIS is NOT intended to be used as a collision avoidance system and does not relieve the pilot responsibility to “see and avoid” other aircraft. TIS should not be used for avoidance maneuvers during IMC or other times when there is no visual contact with the intruder aircr[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 149 TIS > TIS Limitations TIS information is collected one radar scan prior to the scan during which the uplink occurs. Therefore, the surveillance information is approximately 5 seconds old. In order to present the intruders in a “real time” position, the TIS ground station uses a “predictive algorithm” in i[...]

150 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual TIS > TIS Symbology The GPSMAP 496 supports TIS input from a Garmin Mode S transponder , such as the GTX 330. T o congure TIS input: 1. Press MENU twice. The Main Menu appears. 2. Highlight the Setup tab. 3. Use the ROCKER to select the Interface sub tab. 4. Highlight the Serial Data Format eld, and use the[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 151 TIS > T rafc Ground T rack and W arning Window If the number of T rafc Advisories on the TIS display decreases and then increases, a new audio alert is sounded. The TIS audio alert is also generated whenever TIS service becomes unavailable. The following TIS audio alerts are available: T rafc —TIS traf[...]

152 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual TIS > Map Page Map Page TIS trafc can be shown on the Map Page. T o congure TIS T rafc on the Map Page: 1. Press P AGE until the Map Page appears. 2. Press MENU . The Map Page options menu appears. 3. Highlight Set Up Map , and press ENTER . 4. Highlight the Map sub tab. 5. Select TIS T rafc , and use[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 153 TIS > Operation Procedures TIS Operational Procedures TIS warns the user with voice and visual trafc advisories whenever it predicts an intruder to be a threat. The user should not start evasive maneuvers using information from the GPSMAP 496 screen or on a trafc advisory only . The display and advisories a[...]

154 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual VHF Comm > Overview VHF Comm The GPSMAP 496 can also output frequency data to a Garmin aviation radio. Currently the two models supported are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Refer to page 159 for wiring information. CAUTION: This interface does not have an F AA installation airworthiness approval. If any abn[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 155 Appendix > Specications Appendix Specications Physical Specications Size : 5.7'' W x 3.2'' H x 1.9'' D (14.5 x 8.1 x 4.8 cm) W eight : 14.2 oz (.40 kg) Display : 3.75'' diagonal (9.5 cm) T ransective, 256-color display with backlighting (480 x 320 pixels) Case :[...]

156 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Care Information Care Information Contact Garmin if you have any questions caring for your GPSMAP 496. In the USA contact Garmin Product Support by phone: (913) 397-8200 or (800) 800-1020, Monday–Friday , 8 AM–5 PM Central T ime; or go to www .garmin.com/support . In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe)[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 157 Appendix > Optional Accessories Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 496, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 496. T o obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin dealer , Garmin Product Support i[...]

158 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information Installation Information Connecting the Power/Data Cable The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 496 to an 1 1–35 VDC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below and to the right indicates the appropriate ha[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 159 Appendix > Installation Information Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S T ransponder T o receive Mode S TIS trafc data from a GTX 330 transponder on your GPSMAP 496, connect an available RS-232 OUT pin on the transponder to the Data In pin on the GPSMAP 496. (Y ou do not need to connect the transponder to the GPSMA[...]

160 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information T o connect your GPS to your computer: 1. Connect the small end of your cable to the lower connector on the back of the GPSMAP 496. 2. When using the supplied USB Data Cable, connect the larger end of the cable to an available USB data port. When using a PC Interface Cable, con[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 161 Appendix > Installation Information 3. If the unit is on, a conrmation tone sounds. The rst time you insert a programmed data card, the unit takes a few seconds to read the card. When the data card has been properly installed and accepted, a summary screen noting the card details appears. Press ENTER to ack[...]

162 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Installation Information GPBOD, GPR TE, and GPWPL. The following are the Proprietary Sentences for NMEA 0183, version 3.01 output: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM, and PGRMH. The GPSMAP 496 also includes NMEA input with support for the BWC, DBT , DPT , MTW , VHW , VTG, and XTE sentences. Garmin’ s proprietary co[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 163 Appendix > Learning about GPS Learning About GPS The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit by the United States Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the government ma[...]

164 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Learning about GPS Check Beacon W iring —the DGPS setting is enabled in the Interface sub tab on the Main Menu but no DGPS device is detected. No Beacon Signal —DGPS receiver is attached, but not transmitting R TCM data to GPS. T uning Beacon —the receiver is tuning manually to a DGPS frequency .[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 165 Appendix > Loran TD Setup LORAN TD Setup LORAN is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for “LOng RAnge Navigation”. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the United States Coastal Conuence Zone. Fro[...]

166 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Loran TD Setup T o set up LORAN TD from the Main Menu: 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Setup on the vertical tab list. Then select Location from the row of horizontal tabs. 3. Using the ROCKER , highlight the Location Format eld and press ENTER . Location Su[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 167 Appendix > Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums and Location Formats Map Datums are based on a mathematical model of the Earth. What are Map Datums? A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth that approximates the shape of the Earth and enables calculations to be carried out in a consistent and accurate m[...]

168 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Digital Selective Calling (DSC) Digital Selective Calling ( DSC) Digital Selective Calling (DSC) uses marine VHF radio and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to transmit and receive location information. DSC is used by mariners to assist them in two major areas: Distress Calls and Position Re[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 169 Appendix > Digital Selective Calling (DSC) How Are MMSI Assignments Obtained? Non-commercial users, such as recreational users, who remain in United States waters and only carry VHF , EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons), and Radar are not required to have a FCC ship station license. The FCC and Co[...]

170 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Jeppesen Database Information Jeppesen Database Information The GPSMAP 496 includes an internal Jeppesen ® database that provides location and facility information for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. Updates to the Jeppesen database are available every 28 days online ( www .garmin.com ). [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 171 Appendix > Messages Messages Accuracy Alarm —the GPS accuracy has fallen outside of user-set value. Alarm Clock —the alarm clock has sounded. Antenna Shorted to Ground —the external GPS antenna has an electrical connection problem. Contact Garmin Product Support. Approaching T arget Altitude —within 1,000[...]

172 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Messages Lost Satellite Reception —the unit is unable to receive satellite signals. Marine W arning —a marine warning was issued by the National W eather Service. Memory Full —unit memory is full, no further data can be saved. Memory (RAM) Failed Unit Needs Repair —there is an internal problem [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 173 Appendix > Messages be saved. Saving XM Program Information —an XM Radio channel lineup change has occurred and the unit is saving the channel lineup to memory . Shallow W ater —the water is shallower than the amount set in the Shallow W ater Alarm. Sonar Failed Unit Needs Repair —there is an internal probl[...]

174 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Data Field Options W aypoint Already Exists —a waypoint with the same name already exists. W aypoint Memory Full —the unit has stored the maximum number of waypoints. XM Antenna Not Responding —the unit is unable to communicate with the GXM 30A. XM Connected —the GXM 30A antenna was recently pl[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 175 Appendix > Data Field Options GPS.” Location (Lat/Lon) —your current location as latitude/longitude coordinates. Location (Selected) —your current location described in the selected units of measure (other than lat/lon). Max Speed —the maximum speed the unit has moved since last reset. Mov A vg Spd —see[...]

176 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > Data Field Options Ttl A vg Spd —see T rip A vg. Speed (T otal) . T urn —the distance between Bearing (BRG) and T rack (TRG). L indicates you should turn left. R indicates you should turn right. The degrees indicates the difference angle and the number of degrees you should turn. User Timer —the [...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 177 Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty License Agreement and W arranty This section contains information about your license agreement and warranty for the GPSMAP 496. Software License Agreement BY USING THE GPSMAP 496, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTW ARE LICENSE AGREEM[...]

178 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENT AL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT , OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESUL TING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT . SOME ST A TES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENT AL OR CON[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 179 Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty USER SAFETY If you use XM Services it is your responsibility to exercise prudent discretion and observe all safety measures required by law and your own common sense. Y ou assume the entire risk related to your use of the Services. XM and Garmin assume no responsibility [...]

180 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Appendix > License Agreement and W arranty and exclusive remedy is to stop using the DAFIF product. XM Satellite Radio Service Agreement XM Satellite Radio Inc. Hardware and required monthly subscription sold separately . Subscription fee is consumer only . Other fees and taxes, including a one-time activation fe[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 181 Index Index Symbols 2D 5 , 63 , 143 3D 5 , 63 A accessories 157 acquiring satellites 5 Active Route page aviation mode 44 Active T rack tab 87 , 90 add to route 61 , 68 , 76 , 80 advanced NMEA output setup 124 aircraft information 47–48 airport 18 , 170 criteria 22 identier 6 , 12 , 14 information 15 , 16 , 19 [...]

182 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Index D dashboard 73 data card 160 slot 1 data elds 35 date 1 19 daylight saving time 1 19 DB-9 159 declutter 33 defaults 8 , 35 delete aircraft prole 48 category 82 DSC directory item 99 ight records 46 route 74 track log 88 waypoint 85 waypoint category 82 density altitude 50 depth 1 19 descent rate alert[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 183 Index intersection 170 J Jeppesen database 27 , 170 updates 10 K keypad 7 L land at closest point 19 language 1 16 legs, track 90 limited warranty 177 line out 1 lithium-ion 2 lithium-ion battery 1 local time 1 19 location 6 , 65 location format 120 , 167 locked route 27 log lter 1 13 longitude 175 LORAN TD setup[...]

184 GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual Index position mode 29 position report 168–169 power 2 , 3 , 158 connector 1 , 4 practice mode. See simulator mode preferences location 167 pressure 1 19 projecting a waypoint 81–86 project location 81 proximity 86 alarms 86 points tab 85 waypoint 86 R receiver not usable 5 receiver status 5 receive satellite si[...]

GPSMAP 496 Owner ’s Manual 185 Index delay 165 format 1 19 offsets 167 tab 1 19 zone 1 19 timer 95 T imers tab 118 TIS 147 , 152 limitations 148 operational procedures 153 symbology 150 TIS trafc data 159 track legs 90 log 87 , 88 , 90 review page 88 , 89 tab 87 T racBack 89 , 90 track up 6 , 30 trafc ground track 151 trafc warning windo[...]

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