Getting started, Unit overview – Garmin GPSMAP 196 User Manual
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Unit Overview
The GPSMAP 196 is an all-in-one, versatile aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable GPS
navigator features a built-in basemap, Jeppesen aviation database, U.S. obstacle database, and auto routing to provide you with automatically
generated turn-by-turn directions.
Detachable GPS
antenna collapses
for storage. Be sure
the antenna is up
(as shown here)
to receive satellite
signals. Refer to
the Appendix,
instructions on
removing the
antenna.
External power
connector under
weather cap
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation
GPS antenna
12-Level gray scale LCD
display screen with backlight
Slot for optional
data card
Serial
number
Battery compartment
GPSMAP 196 Pilot’s Guide
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