Garmin GPSMAP 296 User Manual

The Position Data Page provides a quick reference for the important 

data you want to show while navigating a route in Aviation and 

Marine Modes. The default page shows a compass ribbon, your 

current latitude and longitude, the current date and time, the location 

you are in reference to the nearest landmark, and eight user-

selectable data fields. The compass ribbon is shown at the top of the 

page to show your current heading with a red, vertical bar. To stay 

on course, steer toward the violet bar (or arrows) until it is aligned 

with the red bar. 
Press PAGE repeatedly to open the Position Data Page.

Airport is selected as the Nearest Type. The Johnson Co Executive (KOJC) 

airport is the nearest airport, and you are 4.0 nm NW of KOJC. 

With the Position Data Page open, press MENU to open the options 

menu. You can set up the layout of the page and change the data 

fields. For an explanation of the data fields, refer to 

 You can also select one of the following options:

Change Nearest Type—allows you to specify the type of item to 

be used as the nearest item (shown in the lower-left data field). The 

choices differ based on the Usage Mode you are currently using. 

Choose Automatic to allow the unit to pick the appropriate type of 

landmark for your present location.
Reset Trip—clears trip information, except the maximum speed and 

the odometer. 
Reset Max Speed—clears the maximum speed. 
Reset Odometer—clears the running total of the distance traveled 

since the odometer was last reset.
Reset All—clears all trip information including the maximum speed 

and odometer. 

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