Garmin 196 Manuale Utente

The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 296, the receiver 

must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To 

ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 296 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 296, press and hold the 

key again.

The POWER key controls the 10 level backlight and volume of the 

external speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable.

1.  Press and quickly release the 

POWER key.

2.  Press the 

ROCKER up to increase the brightness or down to 

decrease. Press right to raise the volume or left to lower.

3.  Press 

ENTER or QUIT to close the Backlight/Volume 

adjustment window. Press 

MENU to view the options menu.

Backlight  

adjustment slider

Volume  

adjustment slider

Battery time remaining 

and power source 

indicator

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