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The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 196, the receiver 

must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To 

ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 196 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 the antenna is rotated up as shown on  

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, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive 

satellite signals. 

1.  Press and hold the 

POWER key. When the unit turns on, a 

tone sounds and the Warning Page appears.

2.  Read and be sure you understand the warning. Press 

ENTER to continue.

3.  To turn off the GPSMAP 196, press and hold the 

key again.

The POWER key controls the backlight and contrast of the screen.

1.  Press and quickly release the 

POWER key.

2.  Press the 

ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down 

to decrease. Press right to increase the contrast or left to 

decrease.

3.  Press 

ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/Contrast 

adjustment window. Press 

MENU to view the options menu.

Backlight  

adjustment slider

Contrast  

adjustment slider

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