Map Data Information: One of the goals of Garmin is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some extent. In some countries, complete and accurate map information is either not available or is prohibitively expensive. NOTICE TO DRIVERS IN CALIFORNIA AND MINNESOTA: State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other Garmin dashboard or friction mounting options should be used. Garmin does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. (See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71.)
Caring for the GPSMAP 96/96C
The GPSMAP 96/96C case is constructed of high quality materials and does not require user maintenance except cleaning.

Storage

Cleaning the Case
Clean the units outer casing (except for the screen) using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution and then wipe dry. Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic components.
Do not store the GPSMAP 96/96C where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can occur (such as in the trunk of a car) as permanent damage can result. User information, such as waypoints and routes are retained in the units memory without the need for external power. It is always a good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it or downloading it to a PC (transferring it to MapSource).

Cleaning the Screen

Water Immersion
The GPSMAP 96/96C screen should be cleaned using a soft, clean, lint-free cloth. Water, isopropyl alcohol, or eyeglass cleaner can be used if needed. If these are used, apply the liquid to the cloth and then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth.
The GPSMAP 96/96C is waterproof to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the unit. After submersion, be certain to wipe and air dry the unit before reuse or charging.

Getting Started >

Getting Started

Unit Overview

The GPSMAP 96/96C is an all-in-one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator- perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen, a built-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions.

To adjust the backlight level:
1. Press and quickly release the POWER key. 2. Press the ROCKER to the right to increase the contrast or to the left to decrease the contrast. 3. Press ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/ Contrast adjustment window.
To adjust the contrast level: (GPSMAP 96 only):
GPSMAP 96C Backlight Adjustment
GPSMAP 96 Backlight and Contrast Adjustment

Basic Operation >

Basic Operation
Turning On the GPSMAP 96/96C
The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 96/96C, the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 96/96C 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 it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals.
1. Press and hold the Power key. When the unit powers on, a tone sounds, and the first page appears. 2 After a few seconds, a Warning/Information Page appears. To acknowledge that you have read and understand the warning, press ENTER to continue. 3. To turn off the GPSMAP 96/96C, press and hold the POWER key again. WARNING: When you agree with the statements on the Warning Page it is assumed that you understand that the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C are intended as aids to navigation only. That the navigation information and obstacle data provided by the GPSMAP 96 and GPSMAP 96C is intended as an aid to situational awareness only. That it does not take precedence over accepted practices for safe navigation using Visual Flight Rules and that you have accepted the responsibilities and risks associated with using these devices.
To turn On and Off the GPSMAP 96/96C:
Press ENTER to acknowledge and show the Satellite Page.
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Initializing the GPSMAP 96/96C
As soon as you turn the GPSMAP 96/96C on, it begins searching for satellites in your area and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. When you have cycled through the Start Up and Warning Pages, the Satellite Page appears. At the top of the screen, the unit shows the status as Acquiring Satellites. A sky view array depicting the approximate location of overhead satellites is shown in the center of the page. When a signal of sufficient strength is received the satellite is identified by its assigned number. The sky view represents a theoretical dome directly over your current location with a pointer to indicate orientation. While viewing the Satellite Page, a signal strength bar for each satellite the unit is trying to acquire appears at the bottom of the screen with the satellite numbers shown below each bar.

Cursor Position (Highlight is Yellow) GPSMAP 96C On-Screen Buttons (Buttons are grayed-out when inactive)

Data Fields

The following features are referred to throughout this manual. Cursorthe highlighted area on the screen that can be moved up/down/left/right with the ROCKER to select individual fields. Moving the cursor makes a selection, begins data entry, or scrolls through a list. Fieldthe location on a page where data or an option can be entered and shown. The cursor is placed on a field using the ROCKER to begin data entry or selection of options. On-Screen Buttonuse the ROCKER to highlight a button and press Enter to select the action. Scroll Barwhen viewing a list of items too long to shown on the screen, a scroll bar appears along the right side of the list. The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the list is currently shown. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of items in the list. To scroll through a list, press up or down on the ROCKER.
Defaulta factory set system format is followed unless you change a setting. For example, the default setting for speed readings in Marine Mode is nautical miles per hour (knots), but may be changed to kilometers or miles per hour. Once a setting is changed, the new setting is retained until another change is made or a Restore Default option is selected.
Options Menu with Scroll Bar Default Settings Option On-Screen Operating Features
Selecting Options and Entering Data
You can select and start options and enter data to customize your GPSMAP 96/96C to fit your personal needs. This requires movement of the cursor, which is identified in this manual as highlighting, selecting, or choosing an item in a list or a field on the screen. Use ENTER and ROCKER to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and start your selections.
To select an option: use the ROCKER to highlight it and press ENTER to start. Options Menu
3. Press ENTER to start the feature. If another window appears with more options, select the an option, and press ENTER again. 4. To exit a menu or return to the previous setting, press QUIT.
The QUIT moves backwards through your steps. When pressed repeatedly, the QUIT returns to the main page you started from.
Options that are grayedout are not available.
Use the ROCKER to highlight an on-screen button, and then press ENTER. On-Screen Buttons
1. With any page shown, press MENU. An Options Menu appears with a list of optional features for that page. 2. Use the ROCKER to move the cursor up or down the menu to highlight your selection.

Select Reposition Here, and press ENTER to position the waypoint at your current location.

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Reviewing and Editing Waypoints
Once you have created and stored a waypoint, it can be modified, reviewed, renamed, moved, or deleted at any time through the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit Pages.

Configurable Data Fields

2. Press ENTER to show the Waypoint Information Page. If the waypoint is located on a map database feature, or MapSource or BlueChart feature, the Information Page includes additional information about that location.
From the Waypoint Information Page, you can change the name, symbol, comment, position coordinates, or depth for the selected waypoint.
1. Highlight the waypoint name field, and press ENTER. 2. Use the ROCKER to enter a new name, and press ENTER.
To change the waypoint name:
Waypoint Information Page
To access the Information Page:
To change the waypoint symbol:
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight a waypoint on the Map Page.
1. Highlight the symbol field nest to the name, and press ENTER. 2. Highlight the Symbol Group field at the top of the page, and press ENTER to show the list of groups. Use the ROCKER to select a symbol group, and press ENTER.
Basic Operation > 3. Use the ROCKER to select the symbol from the group list, and press ENTER when finished.
Select Symbolshows only waypoints with the same symbol from the list. Change Referencechanges the location for which nearest waypoints appear. Deletedeletes by symbol or all waypoints from the unit.
Note: Once a waypoint is deleted from the list, it cannot be recovered from the unit. It is advisable to backup important waypoints to a computer using the USB cable and interface software or write them down by hand.

To delete a waypoint:

Highlight the Delete button on the page, and press ENTER.
Waypoints List Options Menu
To view the waypoint on the map:
Highlight the Map button on the page, and press ENTER.
The following options are available by pressing MENU with the Waypoints list shown: Find Nearest/Find By Nameshows nearest waypoints or all waypoints.
1. Use the ROCKER to highlight the waypoint to be deleted. 2. Press ENTER to show the Information Page for that waypoint. 3. Highlight Delete button on the page, and press ENTER. Confirm the deletion warning by selecting Yes, and pressing ENTER.
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Basic Operation > 1. Highlight the waypoint to be deleted, and press MENU. 2. Highlight the symbol from the Used Symbols list, and press ENTER. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight the symbol of the waypoint(s) to be deleted, and press ENTER. 4. Highlight Yes, and press ENTER to confirm. Choose No or press QUIT to stop the deletion.

To find an Address: (Automotive or Marine Modes)
Basic Operation > 4. Press MENU to show the options list. You can choose a new region, clear all, or show a list of regional cities if you want to search for a city yourself. If you select Enable City Filter an enter city field shows on the Address Page. Highlight the field and press ENTER to show the city list. Select a city from the list, and press ENTER to insert the city 5. Next enter the Street Number <Enter Number> using the ROCKER. 6. Finally press ENTER to show the street list. Use the ROCKER to enter enough of the street name to show a match on the list below. When finished, a list of matches appears below. Select one, and press ENTER to show the Information Page. Highlight the Go To button to navigate to the address.
Searching for a Crossroad
The Find Crossroads feature allows you to search for an street intersection within the coverage of downloaded detailed mapping data. Enter the two street names and the Find Feature matches that data with intersections in the map database.

Find Address Matches

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Crossroads Search Page

1. Press FIND to show the Find Menu. 2. Highlight the Crossroads icon, and press ENTER to show the Find Crossroads search page. 3. If your unit has acquired satellite signals, the Region field at the top of the page shows your current region, and the <Enter City> field disappears. The city appears list of crossroad matches when finished. 4. Press MENU to show the options list. You can choose a new region, clear all, or show a list of regional cities if you want to search for a city yourself. If you select Enable City Filter an enter city field appears on the Crossroads Page. Highlight the field and press ENTER to show the city list. Select a city from the list, and press ENTER to insert the city 5. Highlight <Enter Street 1> and follow instructions in step 6 on the previous page. Repeat for <Enter Street 2>.
To find a Crossroad: (Automotive or Marine Modes)
6. When done, a list of matches appears below. Select one, and press ENTER to show the Information Page. Highlight the Go To button to navigate to the crossroad.

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select Map Only without data fields, using the Map Page Options Menu.
Panning the Map with the Pointer Arrow

Marine Mode Options

When you press the ROCKER, the GPSMAP 96/96C enters cursor mode that pans the cartography to keep the cursor, the white pointer (panning) arrow icon , within the screen. When the cursor is active, an additional data window appears at the top of the screen to indicate the position, range, and bearing to the cursor or a selected waypoint or map item. Up to four user-selectable data fields can be selected to appear on the screen. From the Map Page Options, each data field can be configured to show any one of the possible data options. You can also add an HSI field which replaces two data fields on the page or
The Pointer Arrow allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your current detail coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map screen, the screen actively scrolls to provide continuous map coverage (keep in mind that the position icon stays in your present location and can not be visible on the screen when you pan the map).

Position Data Window

GPS Status
Description of map point from the map database

Pointer (Panning) Arrow

Map Page in Panning Mode

To move the arrow:

Press up, down, right or left on the ROCKER.
As you move the Arrow, the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor shown in the data window. When you zoom in panning mode, the arrow stays centered on the screen. When the arrow is stationary, a fixed coordinate position appears in the position field, and the distance and bearing from your present position changes as your vehicle moves. To re-center your position on screen:
1. When you are finished panning the Map, press QUIT. 2. The unit automatically returns to position mode.
1. Use the ROCKER to move the arrow to a waypoint or map item. If there are several items grouped closely together, zoom in closer. 2. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it is highlighted on screen with the name and position shown at the top of the screen, along with the distance and bearing from your current location.
To select an on-screen waypoint or map item with the arrow:
The arrow can also be used to snap to on-screen waypoints and map items, allowing you to review a selected position or feature directly from the map screen.
Map Page in Panning Mode with a map item highlighted.

You can adjust the level of declutter by pressing ENTER repeatedly. To declutter the Map Page in Aviation Mode:
1. Press PAGE repeatedly until the Map Page is shown. 2. Press MENU. 3. Use the ROCKER to highlight Declutter, and press ENTER. The first level shown after you press ENTER is identified by Clear -1 under the map zoom range. The background map detailincluding highways, cities, rivers & smaller lakesis removed from the map screen. 4. Press ENTER again. Airspace boundary detail is removed from the map screen. CLEAR-2 appears below the map zoom range. 5. Press ENTER again. Only the waypoints and navaids that are part of the current Go To or route appear on the map screen. CLEAR-3 appears below the map zoom range. 6. Press ENTER again to return ALL detail to the map zoom range.
To declutter the Map Page:
To measure the Bearing/Distance between two points:
1. Highlight the Measure Distance, and press ENTER. An on-screen pointer appears on the map screen at your present position with ENT REF below it.
3. Move the cursor to the point to which you want to measure. The bearing and distance from the reference point and cursor coordinates are shown in the data window at the top of the screen. 4. Press QUIT to finish. 1. Highlight Set Up Page Layout from the Options Menu, and press ENTER. 2. Select an option, and press ENTER. The options vary between the three usage modes. 1. From the Options Menu, highlight Change Data Fields, and press ENTER. 2. Move the field highlight to the data field you want to change, and press ENTER. 3. Press up or down on the ROCKER to highlight the data you want to show, and press ENTER. 4. Press QUIT to exit.
To set up the page layout:

To change a data fields:

Measure Distance
2. Move the cursor to a reference point (the starting point that you want to measure from), and press ENTER. A push-pin icon marks the starting point on the map screen.
Refer to the Appendix for a detailed description of each data option.

Configurable data fields at the top of the page show helpful information during active navigation. For definitions of data field settings, refer to the Appendix. The bottom of the page features a rotating Pointer ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you are moving. The course is indicated at the top of the Pointer ring.
68 Pointer Page (Automotive Mode)
The Automotive Mode features data fields with default settings that are more desirable for land navigation.
HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus
The Options Menu on the Pointer Page allows you to customize the HSI/Pointer Page to your preferences in all unit operating modes. Like the Map Page, the HSI/Pointer Page features user-selectable data fields. Each data field can be configured to show any one of several data options, and the data window layout can be customized to change the actual size of the data shown. To show the HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus:
1. Press MENU to show the Options Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to select an option.
HSI Page Options (Aviation Mode)
Stop Navigation/Resume Navigation(Automotive and Marine modes) Recalculate(Automotive and Marine Modes) Use for an active route. Set OBS and Hold(Aviation Mode) Allows you to alter your course.
The options available on the HSI/Pointer Page Options Menus are:
Set CDI Scale(Aviation and Marine Modes) Adjusts the CDI scale. Set Bug Indicator(Aviation and Marine Modes) Sets the Bug Indicator mode. Enable/Disable VNAV Indicator(Aviation Mode) Bearing Pointer/Course Pointer(Marine Mode) Toggles between the Bearing Pointer and the Course Pointer. The Course Pointer, which shows how far off you are from your course and how to get on course. Also referred to as a CDI, Course Deviation Indicator. Set Up VNAV(Aviation Mode) takes you to the VNAV setup page. Set Up Page Layoutallows you to choose text size and number of data fields. Change Data Fieldsallows you to specify the type of data shown in each data field on the page. Refer to the Appendix for data descriptions.
Whenever you have started a route while in Aviation 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 fields of information. The current destination point, the active point, is marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the list automatically updates to indicate the next active point first. The Active Route and Route Review Pages share many of the same features and options. Whenever you have started a route in the GPSMAP 96/96C set in Automotive Mode, the Active Route Page shows each turn of the active route, with the distance to the turn, the street name, and estimated time to arrival and time of arrival. As you navigate a route, the turn list automatically updates to indicate the next turn at the top of the list.
The Active Route Page becomes an Active Go To Page when navigating to a destination with no waypoints in between you and the destination.

Position Data Page Options Menu
The following options are available from the Position Data Page:

Position Page Reset Menu

The following options are available from the Position Page Reset Menu. Some options are only available if you have changed the Page Layout from the default (shown to the right). Reset Trip Dataclears trip information, except the maximum speed and the odometer. Reset Odometerclears the running total of the distance traveled since the odometer was last reset
Position Page Options Menu
Resetallows you to see the Reset page. See the following page for reset options.

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Reset Max Speedclears the maximum speed. Clear Track Logclears the track log. Delete Saved Tracksdeletes all saved tracks. Delete All Waypointsdeletes all waypoints. Delete All Routesdeletes all routes.

The Map Setup Page

The Map Page for your GPSMAP 96/96C can be customized. A factory set of default settings currently controls the Map Page screen. The Map Setup Pages allow you to determine how map features appear on the page by controlling map orientation, text size, track, map item, detailed map data, and more. It is suggested that you wait until you are more familiar with the operation of your unit before deciding what features you want to customize.

Position Page Reset Page

Map Setup Page
To customize the Map Page:
1. To access the Map Setup Pages, press MENU with the Map Page on the screen.

General Setup

2. Scroll down the Menu to the Setup Map option, and press ENTER to show the Map Setup Page. At the top of the page are icons for each setup page. 3. Use the ROCKER to move from icon to icon when selecting a map setup page and to move up and down to the feature fields on each page. 4. With a Map Setup feature highlighted, press ENTER to show the list of options for that feature. Each Map Setup Page has a menu of general options. This menu can be accessed by pressing MENU with the page shown.
The first page of the Map Setup feature is the General Settings Page. Use this page: to select the map orientation, North Up (with north at the top of the map) or Track Up (with the map oriented in the direction of travel). Below sets the map zoom range at which the Track Up feature shows, all scales above that revert to the North Up map orientation. Auto Zoom, zooms in on the map to include the beginning and ending points of a route. Detail selects the degree of map detail shown. You can lock the Position Arrow to show on the nearest road, compensating for variances in map position accuracy.

The Highway graphic provides visual guidance, taking you point by point to your final destination.
1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Highway Page icon and press ENTER. This page can be shown for all three operating modes.

Main Menu >

Main Menu
The Main Menu is the directory for all unit features not in the Main Page sequence with the exception of Mark Waypoint, which is accessed by pressing ENTER. The Time and Date can be found at the bottom of this page. A detailed discussion of each of the Main Menu features follows this brief introduction. Use the ROCKER to highlight a feature name and then press ENTER to show the feature page.
FindThis feature provides a convenient method for searching for cities, airports. TracksThis feature allows you to maintain a record of your movements (track log). RoutesCreate a list of points that you wish to navigate to and save for later use. E6BCalculates winds aloft, density altitude, and true airspeed based on entered data. FlightsShows a log of the flights you have taken using the GPSMAP 96/96C. TimersAllow for timing in flight functions, such as flights and batteries. AircraftAllows you to enter custom information about your aircraft. SetupControls the settings for many of the unit operating system features. ProximityAn Alarm feature for a defined circle around a specified waypoint. CalendarA calendar with data access as well as waypoint association.

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Alarm ClockThis feature allows you to use the GPSMAP 96/96C as an Alarm Clock. Nav/Sonar AlarmsThis feature allows you to select from a variety of navigation alarms for aviation and maritime use. CalculatorA standard or scientific calculator for measurement conversions, etc. StopwatchA multi-featured stopwatch. Sun & MoonSunrise and sunset times, moon phases and sun and moon location for any given date and time. Hunt & FishA table of time frames for best hunting and fishing opportunities for any given location and date. Message LogAllows you to view a list of messages received. This feature also includes filters to exclude messages by type. HighwayA useful graphic perspective with configurable data fields for navigating a route.
The Find Feature provides you with a method for searching for Waypoints, Airports, Cities, and Exits which are included in the GPSMAP 96/96C basemap and Jeppesen database. You can also find a Waypoint you have saved. If you have downloaded Garmin MapSource mapping data that contains additional map detail, you can search for and find Points of Interest, Addresses and Intersections. If you download BlueChart data, you can find Marine Points such as Wrecks and Obstructions, NAVAIDS, and Anchorages. If this additional data is not loaded, these options are not available.

1. Access the Interface Setup Page as explained at the beginning of this section. 2. Highlight a setting, and press ENTER. 3. When you select Text Out and /or RTCM In, additional fields appear. Use the ROCKER to highlight Baud Rate, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to highlight a setting, and press ENTER. 4. For Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ROCKER to highlight Beacon, and press ENTER. Use the ROCKER to select Scan or User, and press ENTER.
To change an Interface Setup feature:

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Main Menu > If Scan is selected, the GPSMAP 96/96C automatically directs the beacon receiver to scan for available beacon transmitters. If User is selected, select the Freq, and Bit Rate fields, and enter the appropriate settings. The beacon status, signal-to-noise ratio and distance to beacon are shown in the bottom of the page. 1. Access the Tones Setup Page. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the feature for which you want to set a tone, and press ENTER to show the options menu. 3. Highlight a option, and press ENTER. As you move down the list, each different tone sounds.
To use the Tones Setup feature:

Tones Setup

The Tones Setup Page allows you to customize the signal tones for a variety of unit features.

Page Sequence Setup

The Page Sequence Setup Page allows you to reorder any of the Main Pages, or add pages when you press PAGE. If you add a page to the sequence, it no longer appears in the Main Menu.
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Main Menu > 1. Access the Page Sequence Setup Page. 2. To move a page in the order, highlight the page, and press ENTER. Select Move, then move up or down until a position is shown, and press ENTER. 3. To insert a new page, highlight the page you what to insert the new page before, and press ENTER. Select Insert, then choose a page from the list, and press ENTER. 4. To remove a page, highlight the page, and press ENTER. Select Remove, and press ENTER.
To move, insert or remove a page:

Routing Setup Page

Routing Setup
The Routing Setup Page allows you to customize how the routing functions behave. There are setup and option menus for route creation and methods of navigation.
1. Access the Routing Setup Page. 2. Select the Guidance Method and choose Prompted if you want to be asked to a method (Follow Road or Off Road) each time a route is calculated. Otherwise, the chosen method always is used for navigation. 3. If you chose Follow Road, a field offers a similar choice of Prompted, Faster Time or Shorter Distance.
To Use Routing Setup Options:

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Airspace Alarms Setup Page
You can select and start the following airspace alarms: Class B, CTA/ Class C, TMA/Towers, Cntrl Zones/ Restricted Area/MOAs/Mode C Veils/Other SUAs enables and disables the alarms. Select On to enable or Off to disable. Altitude Buffersets the buffer for the altitude alarm. Highlight and press ENTER to enter a different value.

Proximity Waypoints

The Proximity Waypoints Page allows you to establish waypoints that have alarm circles around them at specified distances. The alarm helps you to avoid locations that are restricted or hazardous.

Proximity Waypoints List

1. Access the Proximity Waypoints Page from the Main Menu by highlighting the Proximity icon, and pressing ENTER. 2. With the Name field highlighted, press ENTER to show the Find Menu. (See page 84 for details on using the Find Feature.)
To use the Proximity Waypoint feature:
3. Select a waypoint from the Waypoints List or from any other group of map points in the Find Menu, and press ENTER to show the Information Page for that item. 4. Highlight the Use button at the bottom of the page and, press ENTER to place the point in the list on the Proximity Waypoints Page. 5. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Radius field if you want to enter a value different than the default of 1 mile. 6. Highlight the Proximity Alarms check box, and press ENTER to start the alarm feature. When you trigger an alarm, a tone sounds and a Near Proximity Point message appears. When you move outside the set radius, a Leaving Proximity Point message appears. 7. To remove or review a single entry, press ENTER. To remove all waypoints from the list, press MENU, and choose Remove All.

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Flight Planner
The Flight Planner allows you to view the following for any given day and location: Sunrise/Sunset times, moon phase flight plans saved as routes and a day, week or month calendar format.
3. Press MENU to show the Options Menu. Highlight Add Route, and press ENTER to show the Saved Routes Page.

Planner: Month Format

Planner: Week Format
1. Access the Flight Planner from the Main Menu. The current week is shown. 2. To add a flight plan, use the ROCKER to highlight the day you want, and press ENTER to show the Page for that day.
To use the Flight Planner feature:
4. Select the type of route (flight plan) you want to place on the Day Format Page. (See page72 for details on using the Saved Routes Page.) With the selected route highlighted, press MENU to show the Options Menu. Select Add To Planner, and press ENTER to place the point reference on the Day Format Page.
Main Menu > 5. To remove points from a Day Format press MENU to show the Options Menu. Select Remove Points, and press ENTER to show the Remove Points Options List. Select Remove All or one of the Older Than. time frames, and press ENTER. 6. To view other calendar type formats, and Sun and Moon data for a specific date and location, press MENU. Use ROCKER to make your choice.

What is Differential GPS (DGPS)?
The U.S. and Canadian governments (among others) have set up Differential GPS (DGPS) stations to transmit correction signals. They are operational in coastal areas and on many navigable river systems. The DGPS system is available for use without fee.
Location Setup Page (Position Format List with Loran TD selected.)
Appendix > 1. Press MENU twice to show the Main Menu, then press again to show the Setup Menu. 2. Use the ROCKER to highlight the Location icon and press ENTER to show the Location Setup Page. 2. Highlight the Position Format field, and press ENTER to show the format list. 3. Highlight Loran TD press ENTER to show the Loran Setup Page. 4. To change the settings of any of the five fields, highlight the field, press ENTER select or enter the setting, then press ENTER. 6. When finished, highlight Save, and press ENTER.
To set up Loran TD from the Setup Menu:

Loran TD Setup Page

If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations, or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint now references the active GRI-chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates accordingly. Remember that the GPSMAP 96/96C is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT/LON coordinate before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation. Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world.

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You must know your GRI chain number and secondary stations to create a LORAN TD position. For more information please read our LORAN TD Position Format Handbook, available at the Garmin Web site, at www.garmin.com/support/userManual. html. Interface formats are selected from the Interface Setup on page 104 of this manual. The input/output lines on your GPSMAP 96/96C are RS-232 compatible, allowing easy interface to a wide range of external devices, including PCs, differential beacon receivers, marine autopilots and /or a second GPS receiver. The NMEA 0183 version 3.01 interface format is supported by the GPSMAP 96/96C and enables the unit to drive up to three NMEA devices.
(-) Ground Data In (+) Power Unit Connector View Data Out
NMEA 0183 Version 3.01 Approved Sentences:
G PGGA, GPGLL, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPRMB, GPRMC, GPRTE, GPVTG, GPWPL, GPBOD
Garmin Proprietary Sentences:
PGRME (estimated error), PGRMM (datum string), PGRMZ (altitude), PSLIB (beacon receiver control) DGPS (Differential GPS) corrections are accepted in RTCMSC-104 version 2.0 format through the Data In line. The Garmin GBR 21 is the recommended beacon receiver for use with the GPSMAP 96/96C. Other beacon receivers with the correct RTCM format can be used, but may not correctly show status or allow tuning control from the GPS unit. The USB Interface Cable provided with this unit allows you to connect your GPSMAP 96/96C to a PCcompatible computers USB port.