Garmin 496 Manuale Proprietario

To customize how your GPSMAP 496 operates, adjust certain 

system settings in the Main Menu. 

To 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 page. 

System Mode—sets the unit to operate in Normal Mode, Battery 

Saver Mode, or Simulator Mode (for practice ONLY).
Usage Mode—sets the unit to the mode you want.
Speed Filter—allows the unit to average speed readings. Choose 

from Off, Auto (automatically controls filtering), or On (allows you 

to enter a value in seconds).

Text Language—allows you to select from various languages for 

the unit’s pages and menus.
WAAS—allows you to Disable and Enable WAAS from this field.
External Power Off—allows you to select whether the 

GPSMAP 496 remains on (Stay On) or the unit turns off (Turn Off) 

when external power is removed from the unit.
External Power On—allows you to turn the GPSMAP 496 on 

(Turn On) or charge the battery (Charge Battery) when external 

power is applied to the unit.

The VNAV sub tab on the Main Menu provides settings for the 

vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional 

profile that guides you from your present location and altitude to a 

final (target) altitude at a specified location. More information on 

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