Garmin GPSMAP 196 - Manual (Page 94)

Tide Sub Tab
The Tide sub tab contains a graphical chart that shows tide station
information in a 24-hour span starting at midnight station time. You
can choose from different dates and over 3,000 tide stations.
Height of tide
Smallest and
Largest tides
for the AM
hours
Select the Tide Station for which you
want to view the information
Tide Tab
Enter the Date for which you want to
view the tide information
Time
Smallest and
Largest tides
for the PM
hours
The top of the page shows the tide station and date being referenced.
The chart shows a 24-hour block of time, with the time progressing
from left to right. The solid vertical lines represent 4-hour
increments; the dotted vertical lines represent 1-hour increments.
The tide curve shows as a shaded area, with higher tides being taller
and lower tides shorter. The bottom of the page indicates the times
with the largest and smallest tides.
To view a tide chart for a different tide station:
1. From the Tide tab, highlight the At field, and press ENTER.
The Find Menu opens showing the tide stations.
2. Press MENU and select Near Current Location, Near Other
(select another location using the map), or Near Destination.
The list is updated with your search requirements.
3. Select a tide station from the list, and press ENTER. The
Tide Station Information Page opens.
4. Highlight OK, and press ENTER. The Tide tab appears again
showing the tide chart for the selected tide station.
To view the tide chart for another date:
1. From the Tide sub tab with the chart shown, highlight the On
field, and press ENTER.
2. Enter the date with the ROCKER, and press ENTER.
3. Press ENTER. The unit shows the chart for the date you
entered or selected.
To use the current date again, highlight the Date field. Press MENU,
highlight Use Current Date, and press ENTER.
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