How to Use the Garmin 196

The portable Garmin GPSMAP 196 aids navigation in aviation, marine, and automible.

The Garmin GPSMAP 196 is a portable aviation GPS device that provides use beyond the aircraft. The GPS is equipped with an extensive map database for aviation and a basic map database for automobile use. Additional GPS maps for automobile and marine use may be added with data cards from Garmin. The GPSMAP 196 also features a logbook to record flight times, departures and arrivals, and when used with Garmin's Flightbook software aids record keeping.

Instructions

Setting Up the Garmin GPSMAP 196

1. Remove the battery lid behind the receiver and install four AA batteries as indicated in the battery compartment.

2. Rotate the antenna up in an open area where the receiver can acquire satellite signals.

3. Turn the receiver on by pressing and holding the "Power" key located on the bottom left of the keypad on the front of the receiver. It is indicated by the image of a light bulb on the button. A tone will sound when the receiver comes on.

4. Press the "Enter" key (middle left of the keypad and marked with the word "Enter") after reading the warning page that appears when the unit is first turned on.

5. Press the "Power" key briefly (holding the key will turn the unit off) to call up the menu to adjust the backlight and contrast of the screen. A window will appear with two sliders that allow adjustment of the illumination of the screen. The vertical slider is the backlight adjustment slider and the horizontal slider is the contrast adjustment slider. Touch the sliders and drag the bar to the desired backlight and contrast levels. Specific options are displayed by pressing the "Menu" key above the "Power" key. Close the window by pressing the "Enter" or "Quit" key.

6. Wait several minutes as the receiver acquires the signal from satellites. During this time the receiver will display the message "Acquiring Satellites." Pressing "Menu" twice calls up the main menu displayed on the left hand side of the screen. The rocker, a directional key located in the center of the keypad, allows easy movement through the options of the main menu. Selecting the top menu item labeled "GPS" will provide information on the satellite signals being received. Pressing the menu key again will bring up options for this information. These options include a simulator, WAAS capability, skyview orientation, manual entering of altitude and finding a new location.

7. Turn off the GPS by pressing and holding the "Power" key.

Using the Garmin GPSMAP 196

1. Press and hold the "Page" button with the receiver turned on. A menu allows selection of "Aviation," "Land" or "Marine" mode for operation.

2. Select the "Direct To option while in aviation mode to open the "Go To" page where a destination may be selected. Use the rocker to select the "Aviation" tab on the menu.

3. While in the "Aviation" tab, use the rocker to select the search criteria for the destination. Destination may be selected by identifier, facility name or city field. Press "Enter" to confirm the selection.

4. Spell the destination using the rocker to select characters from the displayed character pad. The receiver will narrow the destination choices as more characters are entered. When the correct destination is displayed, press the "Enter" key.

5. Press the "Enter" key when the onscreen "Go To" button is highlighted to instruct the receiver to calculate a course to the selected destination from your present location.

References

• Garmin GPSMAP 196: Quick Reference Guide
• Garmin GPSMAP 196: Pilot's Guide