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Turning on the gpsmap 296, Adjusting the backlight and volume – Garmin GPSMAP 296 User Manual

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Turning On the GPSMAP 296

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.

To turn on and off the GPSMAP 296:

1. Press and hold the

POWER key. When the unit turns on, a

tone sounds and the Warning Page appears.

Warning Page

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

ENTER to continue.

3. To turn off the GPSMAP 296, press and hold the

POWER

key again.

Adjusting the Backlight and Volume

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

external speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable.

To adjust the backlight level or volume:

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

GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide

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