Garmin 96 Scheda Rapida Di Riferimento

Find a location where you have a clear view of the sky. If you 

are starting up for the first time, or you have moved over 600 

miles since last using the GPSMAP 96/96C, it must initialize 

(determine its location by searching for satellites that are in 

position over your current location). Press MENU to use the 

Location option from the Satellite Page Options Menu to 

mark your approximate location on the Map Page. The unit 

only looks for satellites above the indicated location.

1.   Turn on the GPSMAP 96/96C by pressing and 

releasing the 

POWER key. A Power Up Page briefly 

appears followed by a Warning Page. Press 

ENTER to 

acknowledge and move to the Satellite Page. 

2.   Observe the Satellite Page and the GPS status 

messages as they appear at the top of the page.

  •   “Acquiring Satellites” message appears as the 

GPSMAP 96/96C begins to search for satellites 

overhead.

  •   Your location coordinates appears when four or 

more satellites are fixed (enough to determine an 

approximate elevation and ground location).

When lighting conditions make it difficult to 

view the GPSMAP 96/96C screen, turn on 

and adjust the backlighting (and contrast for 

the GPSMAP 96).

1.   With the GPSMAP 96/96C turned on, 

press and release the 

POWER key 

to show the Backlight Adjustment 

Slider.

2.   Press and release the 

POWER key 

to increase the brightness level. Use 

the 

ROCKER to adjust the contrast 

for the GPSMAP 96. Press 

ENTER to close.

The GPSMAP 96/96C requires two 

AA batteries (not included), which 

are located in the back of the unit 

under the D-Ring. Alkaline or NiMH 

batteries can be used (see the owner’s 

manual for setting the battery type). 

Stored data is not lost when batteries 

are removed. Install the batteries, 

observing the proper polarity. A 

polarity diagram is molded into the 

battery compartment. Extensive use 

of backlighting, WAAS, and key beep 

tones can significantly reduce battery 

life.

Status Bar 

3D GPS 

indicator

Received 

Satellite 

icon

Heading Bug 

indicates your 

direction of 

movement

Satellite 

not yet 

received

To view these pages, press PAGE repeatedly to cycle 

from one to another. To switch operating modes (Aviation, 

Automotive, or Marine), press and hold PAGE to show a 

mode options window. Use the ROCKER to select a mode, 

and then press ENTER. Many of the main pages change to 

show data specific for each operating mode.

The Map Page shows a detailed map of the area around 

your current location. You can view your progress when 

moving or navigating to a chosen destination. The 

IN and 

OUT keys allow you to change the map scale. Optional 

user-defined data fields provide navigation information.

1.   Press 

PAGE to cycle 

through the Main Pages 

until the Map Page 

appears. 

2.   Press 

MENU to view 

options for the Map Page.

3.   Use the 

ROCKER to 

move the Map Pointer 

to highlight a map item 

or view more map area. 

Refer to the owner’s 

manual for more details.

Battery Cover

D-Ring

POWER/BACKLIGHT Key—press and 

hold to turn unit On or Off. Press and release 

to adjust backlighting.
IN/OUT Zoom Keys—from the Map Page, 

press to zoom in or out. From any other page, 

press to scroll up or down a list.
DIRECT TO 

/NRST Key—press and 

release to view the Go To Page (Aviation) or 

Find Menu Page (Automotive and Marine). 

Press and hold for Nearest List (Aviation), 

Recent Finds (Automotive), or MOB-Man 

Overboard feature (Marine).
QUIT Key—press and release to cancel data 

entry or exit a page.
PAGE Key—press to cycle through the main 

pages. Press and hold to switch operating 

modes.
MENU Key—press and release to view page 

options. Press twice to view the Main Menu.
ENTER/MARK Key—press and release to 

enter highlighted options, data, or to confirm 

on-screen messages. Press and hold to mark 

your current location as a waypoint.
ROCKER Key—move up, down, right, or  

left to move through lists; highlight fields,  

on-screen buttons, or icons; enter data; or 

move the map panning arrow.

GPSMAP 

96C Backlight  

Adjustment

GPSMAP 96 

Backlight/Contrast 

Adjustment

ENTER

MENU

IN

OUT

PAGE

QUIT