Garmin 496 Manuale Proprietario

This section describes how to use XM WX Weather with your 

GPSMAP 496. If you do not have a subscription to XM WX 

Weather, the features described in this section work only when the 

GPSMAP 496 is in Simulator Mode (see 

must have your GXM 30A antenna plugged into the USB port on the 

back of the unit to receive the XM signal.

  NOTE: You must have a subscription to XM WX Weather to use 

features described in this section. For more information about 

subscribing to XM WX Weather, see 

You can view XM WX Weather on your GPSMAP 496 in one of 

three ways:

•  To view all weather information on the map, Use the Map 

Page.

•  To view a specific weather feature such as NEXRAD Radar or 

Storm Cells, for example, you can use the Weather tab on the 

Main Menu. For more information, see page 

.

•  To view current weather conditions and forecast information 

for your current location or a specific location, use the 

Weather Data option on the Find menu. For more information, 

see 

page 133

.

From the Map Page, you can turn weather information on or off.

  Press and hold 

MENU/Wx to toggle XM Weather on or off. 

OR 

Press 

MENU, select Hide (Show) Weather, and then press 

ENTER.

  NOTE: XM Weather data is not saved between power cycles in 

the unit . If the GPSMAP 496 is turned off, the unit must reload 

the data. 

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