Garmin GPSMAP 295 User manual

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GPSMAP 295
Pilot’s Guide
& Reference

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Software Version 2.28 or above
GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 E 151
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Street, lathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
GARMIN (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey, S 51 9AQ, U.K.
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
GARMIN Corporation, No. 68, Jangshu 2
nd
Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Web Site Address: www.garmin.com
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GARMIN®, the GARMIN logo and GPSMAP® are registered trademarks of GARMIN Ltd. or its subsidiaries and may not be used withou the express
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Thank you for purchasing the GARMIN GPSMAP 295—the result of our continuing effort to provide quality, user-friendly navigation systems for all
your needs. To get the most from your new GPS receiver, take the time to read through the accompanying Quick Start Guide. Use this Pilot’s Guide as a
reference manual, to provide additional information on unit features and operation as needed.
Detailed descriptions are provided for each feature on the GPSMAP 295, with operation of these features described in simple step-by-step format. This
manual is organized by topic—beginning with the basic operation and the main pages, and continuing with database information, navigation, and unit
settings to customize the GPSMAP 295 to your preferences. Use the “How To” Index, Index and/or Table of Contents to quickly select the reference topic
you wish to explore.
Before you begin, check to see that your GPSMAP 295 package includes the following items. If you are missing any parts, please contact your GARMIN
dealer immediately.
Standard Package:
• GPSMAP 295 Unit with Detachable Antenna (see Quick Start Guide for antenna removal instructions)
• GPSMAP 295 Quick Start Guide (Please Read This Guide Before Your First Flight!) • This GPSMAP 295 Pilot’s Guide
• Automotive Dash Mount (see page 89 for illustration and instructions) • Cigarette Lighter Adapter
• Yoke Mount • Yoke Mount Instructions • Carrying Case
• PC Interface Cable • Remote Antenna with Suction Cup Mount
Recommended Options:
• 8 or 16 megabit Data Cartridge (programmable) • MapSource CD-R Ms (MetroGuide, Topo, Waterways & Lights, etc.)
Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Registration ensures you will be notified of product updates, new
products and provides lost or stolen unit tracking Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 295 handy and connect to our website
(www.garmin.com) Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page
About this Manual / Packing List
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CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of the
United States, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is
subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment
Although the GPSMAP 295 is a precision electronic navigation aid (NAVAID), any NAVAID
can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe
WARNING: The altitude calculated by the GPSMAP 295 is the geometric height above mean sea level and could vary significantly from
altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft GPS accuracy may be degraded by the U S Department of Defense-imposed Selective
Availability (SA) program With “SA” on, GPS altitude may be in error by several hundred feet Never use GPS altitude for vertical navigation
WARNING: For vehicular applications, it is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the GPSMAP 295 to secure the GPS unit so that
it will not cause damage or personal injury in the event of an accident For automotive use, do not mount the GPSMAP 295 over airbag
panels or in a place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an impact with it in an accident or collision The mounting hardware
provided by GARMIN is not warranted against collision damage or the consequences thereof
WARNING: For vehicular operations, it is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to operate his or her vehicle in a safe manner,
maintain full surveillance of all conditions at all times, and never become distracted by the GPSMAP 295 to the exclusion of safe operating
practices It is unsafe to operate the controls of the GPSMAP 295 while driving Failure by the operator of a vehicle equipped with a
GPSMAP 295 to pay full attention to operating the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion could result in an accident
CAUTION: GPS receivers operate by receiving and decoding very low power radio signals broadcast by satellites It is possible that in some
situations other radio equipment or electronic equipment used in close proximity to a GPS receiver may create electromagnetic interference
(EMI) which may affect the ability of the GPS receiver to receive and decode the satellite signals In such event, the interference may be
reduced or eliminated by switching off the source of interference or moving the GPS receiver away from it
Cautions
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The GPSMAP 295 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices
F R H ME R FFICE USE. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation, and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements.
peration of this device is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The GPSMAP 295 does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized GARMIN service center. Unauthorized
repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the equipment, and void your warranty and your authority to operate this device under Part 15
regulations.
BY USING THE GPSMAP 295, Y U AGREE T BE B UND BY THE TERMS AND C NDITI NS F THE F LL WING S FTWARE LICENSE
AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
GARMIN grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of
the product. Title, ownership rights and intellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in GARMIN.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of GARMIN and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international
copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization and code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of GARMIN and that the
Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of GARMIN. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse engineer
or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export
the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America.
FCC Compliance / Software
License Agreement

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Limited Warranty
This GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Within this period,
GARMIN will at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the
customer for parts or labor, provided that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse,
misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs.
THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES C NTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU F ALL THER WARRANTIES EXPRESS R IMPLIED
R STATUT RY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY F MERCHANTABILITY R FITNESS F R A PARTICULAR
PURP SE, STATUT RY R THERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES Y U SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FR M STATE T STATE.
IN N EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE F R ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT R C NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULT-
ING FR M THE USE, MISUSE, R INABILITY T USE THIS PR DUCT R FR M DEFECTS IN THE PR DUCT. Some states do not allow the exclusion
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH
REMEDY SHALL BE Y UR S LE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY F R ANY BREACH F WARRANTY.
To obtain warranty service, contact your local GARMIN authorized dealer. r call GARMIN Customer Service at one of the numbers shown below, for
shipping instructions and an RMA tracking number. The unit should be securely packed with the tracking number clearly written on the outside of the
package. The unit should then be sent, freight charges prepaid, to any GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the
proof of purchase for warranty repairs.
GARMIN International, Inc. GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.
1200 East 151
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Street Unit 4, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate
lathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A. Romsey, S 51 9AQ, U.K.
Phone: [phone] Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone] FAX: [phone]
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The index below will help you quickly find some of the main features of your GPSMAP 295 and
the accompanying procedure steps that guide you through the use of these features. This index does
not cover all subject areas. If you’re trying to locate a particular feature or topic, refer to the Table of
Contents and/or the Index in the back of this manual.
TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S):
Enter data using the ENTER key and the R CKER KEYPAD ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Sequence through each of the main pages .................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Select Land Mode or Aviation Mode ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Change the types of data displayed on the Map and/or HSI pages ....................................................................................................................... 19, 27
De-clutter the Map Page ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 18
Display the nearest airports list ................................................................................................................................................................................. 60
Display the database information (location/runways/frequencies) for any airport or navaid ................................................................................. 40-46
Select an airport/navaid by identifier, facility name or city name ............................................................................................................................... 40
Select a G T destination ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
Create and use a route (flight plan) ...................................................................................................................................................................... 65-66
Pan ahead on the map display ............................................................................................................................................................................. 16-17
View airspace warnings and information ............................................................................................................................................................. 62-63
Disable airspace alarms ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 83-84
Change course deviation scale on the HSI Page ......................................................................................................................................................... 30
Save present position as a user-defined waypoint ...................................................................................................................................................... 58
Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric) ................................................................................................................................................... 77
Change position format (degrees/minutes/seconds, degrees/minutes, etc.) ................................................................................................................ 77
Change displayed time (zulu or local) ....................................................................................................................................................................... 76
Use the automotive mounting bracket ...................................................................................................................................................................... 89
How To” Index
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Table of Contents
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Introduction ................................................................................... ii-viii
About this Manual / Packing List ............................................................. ii
Cautions ................................................................................................ iii
FCC Compliance ................................................................................... iv
Limited Warranty .................................................................................... v
“How To” Index ..................................................................................... vi
Table of Contents ............................................................................ vii-viii
Basic Operation ................................................................................ 1-6
Keypad Usage ......................................................................................... 1
Features / Data Entry .............................................................................. 2
Turning the Unit n / ff ....................................................................... 3
Main Page Sequence................................................................................ 4
Screen Backlighting / Contrast ................................................................ 5
Aviation vs. Land Mode ........................................................................... 6
ain Pages ...................................................................................... 7-38
Satellite Status Page ........................................................................... 7-10
Satellite Status Page ptions ........................................................... 10-12
Position Page .................................................................................. 12-13
Position Page ptions ..................................................................... 13-14
Map Page ........................................................................................ 15-18
Map Page ptions ........................................................................... 19-25
HSI Page (Aviation Mode) ..................................................................26
HSI Page ptions ........................................................................ 27-30
RMI Page (Land Mode) ...................................................................... 31
RMI Page ptions .............................................................................. 31
Active Route Page ........................................................................ 32-34
Active Route Page ptions ........................................................... 34-38
D WPT ..................................................................................... 39-57
Waypoint Categories ..........................................................................39
Jeppesen Database Information ..........................................................40
Airport/Navaid Information ............................................................... 41
Airport Information ..................................................................... 42-46
User Waypoints ........................................................................... 47-49
City Information ................................................................................50
Highway Exits ................................................................................... 51
Points of Interest .......................................................................... 52-53
Address Search .................................................................................. 54
Crossroad Search ............................................................................... 55
Favorite Waypoints List ............................................................... 56-57

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ARK .................................................................................................. 58
NRST ............................................................................................. 59-64
Nearest Pages / File Tabs .................................................................... 59
Using Nearest Pages ........................................................................... 60
Nearest Airport Criteria ..................................................................... 61
Nearest FSS or ARTCC ....................................................................... 62
Nearest Airspace Information ............................................................. 63
Nearest Points of Interest ................................................................... 64
ROUTE .......................................................................................... 65-74
Route List .................................................................................... 65-66
Route List ptions ....................................................................... 66-67
Route Plan Page ........................................................................... 68-69
Route Editing ..................................................................................... 70
Route Plan ptions ...................................................................... 70-74
ENU ............................................................................................ 75-88
Main Menu ........................................................................................ 75
Main Menu: System ........................................................................... 76
Main Menu: Units .............................................................................. 77
Main Menu: Timers ........................................................................... 78
Main Menu: VNAV ....................................................................... 79-81
Main Menu: Track Log ................................................................. 81-82
Main Menu: Airspace ................................................................... 83-84
Main Menu: Alarms ........................................................................... 85
Main Menu: E6B .......................................................................... 86-87
Main Menu: Interface ......................................................................... 88
APPENDICES .............................................................................. 89-102
A: Mounting Bracket .......................................................................... 89
B: WAAS ...................................................................................... 90-91
C: Specifications / Wiring .................................................................. 92
D: Messages ................................................................................. 93-94
E: Abbreviations .......................................................................... 95-96
F: Glossary of Navigation Terms .................................................. 97-98
G: Index .................................................................................... 99-104

Basic Operation
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The GPSMAP 295 is designed to make operation as simple as possible. The descriptions
below provide a general overview of the primary function(s) for each key.
(POWER)— Press and hold to turn the unit on and off. Press momentarily to display a
pop-up window for screen backlight and contrast adjustments.
(PAGE)— Scrolls through main pages in sequence.
(QUIT)— Returns the display to a previous page or restores a data field’s previous value.
(ENTER/ ARK)— Activates highlighted fields and confirms menu options or data entry.
Press and hold this key to mark present position as a user-created waypoint.
(IN and OUT)— Allows you to zoom in/out through 24 scales on the Map Page.
(ROCKER KEYPAD)— Controls the movement of the cursor, is used to select options and
positions, and to enter data.
( D WPT)— Allows you to retrieve Jeppesen database information and/or select a
destination waypoint (via an on-screen G T button). Press and hold this key to display
Favorite Waypoints List.
( ENU)— Displays a menu of available options for the current page. Press twice to display
the Main Menu.
(ROUTE)— Displays a list of stored routes and allows you to create new routes.
(NRST)— Displays nine nearest airports, navaids, airspaces, user waypoints, ARTCC & FSS
frequencies, cities, highway exits and optional MetroGuide
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points of interest.
Keypad Usage
Press the RED POWER KEY momentarily to display a
pop-up window. Then use the ROCKER KEYPAD to make
any desired screen backlight or contrast adjustments.
Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu.
PAGE
QUIT
ENTER
MARK
OUT
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The following features and data entry procedures are referred to throughout this manual.
CURSOR— A highlighted area on the screen (black text on yellow) which can be moved
up/down/left/right with the ROCKER KEYPAD to select individual fields on the display.
Moving the cursor to a given location allows you to begin data entry or scroll through a list.
FIELD— The location on a page (such as “waypoint name field”, shown at right) where a group of
characters or an option is entered and displayed. The cursor is placed on a field (using the ROCKER
KEYPAD) to begin data entry or selection of options.
To enter data in a data field:
1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the desired data field.
2. Press ENTER to begin data entry.
3. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to enter the desired data. UP/DOWN to select the desired character and
RIG T to move to the next character field. LEFT allows you to back up to the previous character
field or, when at the leftmost character field, to clear the entire data field.
4. Once the desired data has been entered, press ENTER to confirm.
ON-SCREEN BUTTON— Similar to “Field”. Place the cursor on a button and press ENTER to select
the action corresponding to that button. An example of an on-screen button is the
“G T ” button appearing at the bottom of the waypoint information pages.
SCROLL BAR— When viewing a list of items too long to display on a single page, a scroll bar will
appear along the right-hand side of the list. The position of the scroll bar indicates which portion of the
list is currently being displayed. The height of the scroll bar indicates the number of items in the list.
To scroll through a list of items, use the UP/DOWN portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD.
DEFAULT— A system-selected format, built into the operating software or the unit’s memory, that will
be followed unless the user chooses a different setting. For example, the default setting for speed readings
is ‘knots’, but can be changed to ‘miles per hour’ or ‘kilometers per hour’. nce a setting is changed, the
new setting is retained until another change is made or a ‘Restore Defaults’ menu option is selected.
Features / Data Entry
Example of the on-screen cursor highlighting the ‘ OTO’
button. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to move the cursor
around the page.
Example of the on-screen cursor during data entry. Data
entry begins and ends with the ENTER key. Use the UP/
DOWN portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the
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To turn the GPSMAP 295 on, press and hold the RED POWER KEY.
A Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self test. nce testing is complete, the
Welcome Page is replaced by a Database Page. The Database Page shows the effective dates for the
Jeppesen database and a warning that the GPSMAP 295 is for VFR use only.
Press ENTER to acknowledge the Database Page.
The Satellite Status Page will appear as the GPSMAP 295 looks for available satellites. The
GPSMAP 295 continuously collects and stores “almanac” data when it receives a satellite(s). Almanac
data tells the GPS receiver where to look for each GPS satellite in the constellation. Each time you turn
the GPSMAP 295 on, it will use this almanac data—along with last known position, date and time—to
determine which satellites should be in view.
A minimum of three satellites is required for a two-dimensional position fix (2D Navigation),
whereas at least four satellites are necessary for a three-dimensional position (3D Navigation). A three-
dimensional position includes latitude, longitude and altitude. Additional satellites are occasionally
needed to triangulate your position and, even if not needed to determine a position, additional satellites
will also improve position accuracy.
During normal use, expect a position fix in 30-45 seconds. nce a sufficient number of satellites are
received, the GPSMAP 295 will automatically transition from the Satellite Status Page to the Map Page.
Your position will appear on the map and, once you select a destination, the GPSMAP 295 will be ready
to help you navigate.
If you press any keys while the unit is acquiring satellites, the automatic sequencing
from Satellite Status Page to Map Page will not occur
At the end of the day, when you’re finished using the GPSMAP 295, the same RED POWER KEY
that you use to turn the unit on also turns the unit off.
To turn the GPSMAP 295 off, press and hold the RED POWER KEY.
Turning the Unit On / Off
After the initial Welcome Page, the Database Page appears to
indicate the database coverage area and effective dates. A
warning also reminds you that electronic charts should always
be double-checked for accuracy and are for VFR use only.
An additional page will appear in the start up sequence
when an optional Metro uide cartridge is installed.
Metro uide cartridges provide additional map detail and
“points of interest” data for automotive use.
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The GPSMAP 295 features five main pages which are linked together, in series. You can quickly
cycle through these main pages—in either direction—using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Each of these
main pages is described in greater detail on the following pages.
To display the next page in the sequence, press PAGE.
To display the previous page in the sequence, press QUIT.
As you become more familiar with the GPSMAP 295, you’ll find that using both PAGE and QUIT
allows you to quickly select the desired page. For example, to quickly jump from the Map Page to the
HSI Page, press PAGE. To return from the HSI Page to the Map Page, press QUIT. (You may find it
desirable to cycle between these two pages, however, the GPSMAP 295’s split screen capability allows
you to display the map and HSI on the same page!)
Main Page Sequence
When the PSMAP 295 is turned on and a position fix is
determined, the unit will automatically transition from the
Satellite Status Page to the Map Page (provided no keys
have been pressed after turning the unit on).
PAGE
>>>
>>>
Satellite Status Page Map Page Active Route Page
QUIT
HSI Page
(RMI Page in Land Mode)
Position Page

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The GPSMAP 295’s backlighting illuminates the display and keypad for optimal visibility. There are
ten levels of screen backlighting, providing maximum flexibility. At night, you can easily turn the
backlighting level down to prevent unwanted glare and distraction.
Screen contrast is adjustable as well. You may find it necessary to adjust the contrast setting as the
ambient temperature changes.
Backlighting and screen contrast are adjusted using the RED POWER KEY and the ROCKER
KEYPAD. A pop-up window shows the current settings and the progress of any adjustments you
have made.
To adjust the screen backlighting and contrast:
1. From any page, press the RED POWER KEY momentarily. A pop-up window will appear showing
the current contrast and backlighting settings.
2. Press the UP/DOWN portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD to change the backlighting settings. UP will
increase backlight intensity; DOWN will decrease backlight intensity.
3. Press the LEFT/RIG T portion of the ROCKER KEYPAD to adjust screen contrast. LEFT will make
screen contrast lighter; RIG T will make screen contrast darker.
4. Press ENTER to accept any changes and remove the screen settings window. Alternatively, if no
keys are pressed, the screen settings window will automatically be removed after five seconds.
On warmer days you may find it necessary to decrease the contrast setting for optimal
screen clarity Conversely, on cold days it may be necessary to increase the contrast
setting to make screen information more legible
Screen Backlighting / Contrast
A pop-up window appears when the RED POWER KEY is
pressed momentarily. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to make
any desired screen adjustments: UP/DOWN for backlighting
level and LEFT/RI HT for contrast setting.
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Your GPSMAP 295 is designed to be flexible. The unit provides “Land Mode” and “Aviation Mode”
settings, allowing you to tailor many features specifically for automotive or airborne use.
In Land Mode, some alert messages—which would be appropriate in the cockpit—are disabled to
prevent nuisance messages not needed while driving. Additionally, there are many settings on the
GPSMAP 295 you can make on your own. For example, speed can be displayed in knots, miles per
hour or kilometers per hour. The GPSMAP 295 provides the flexibility to have separate settings for
Aviation Mode and Land Mode (and saves them in memory so you do not have to re-enter them the
next time you switch between modes).
The chart below describes the differences between Aviation and Land Mode.
AVIATION MODE:
Uses Airplane Symbol on Map to indicate current position.
Airplane Symbol appears at GPS-determined position.
SI Page is displayed for Navigation Guidance.
GOTO navigation is along Selected Course (determined when GOTO is initiated).
Independent (from Land Mode) user-defined settings for Distance, Speed, North reference (true or magnetic),
Arrival Alarm, Land Data (appearing on Map), Aviation Data (appearing on Map).
LAND MODE:
Uses Pointer Symbol on Map to indicate current position.
Pointer Symbol is aligned to the Nearest Road (where practical).
RMI Page is displayed for Navigation Guidance.
GOTO navigation is from Present Position (updates guidance information as you drive).
All Vertical Navigation (VNAV) messages, Airspace Alert messages and Course Deviation Alarm are disabled.
Independent (from Aviation Mode) user-defined settings for Distance, Speed, North reference (true or
magnetic), Arrival Alarm, Land Data (appearing on Map), Aviation Data (appearing on Map).
Aviation vs. Land Mode
Press MENU, with the Satellite Status Page displayed, to
show the page options. ‘Enter Land Mode’ or ‘Enter Aviation
Mode’ will appear (as appropriate)—allowing you to select
whichever mode is not currently being used.
The RMI Page replaces the HSI Page when Land Mode is
selected. The RMI Page depicts direction of travel (ground
track) on a rotating compass card, and bearing to
destination using a bearing pointer.

Main Pages
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The Satellite Status Page is the first of five main pages and provides a visual reference of receiver
functions, including current satellite coverage, receiver status, battery level and position accuracy. As the
receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view, with the
appropriate satellite number (from 01-32) underneath each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is
shown in three stages:
• No Signal Strength Bar— the receiver is looking for the satellite(s) indicated. The corresponding
number(s) on the sky view is not highlighted.
• Hollow Signal Strength Bar— the receiver has found the satellite and is collecting data.
• Solid Signal Strength Bar— the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) is
ready for use. The corresponding number(s) on the sky view is highlighted.
Each satellite has a 30-second data transmission that must be collected (hollow signal strength bar,
as described above) before that satellite may be used for navigation (solid signal strength bar). nce a
fix has been calculated, the GPSMAP 295 will then update your position, ground track, and ground
speed by selecting and using the best satellites in view.
Sky View and Signal Strength ars
The sky view and signal strength bars give you an indication of what satellites are currently visible,
which satellites are being used to calculate a position fix, and the signal quality. The sky view shows a
“bird’s eye” view of each satellite’s position relative to the unit’s last known position. The outer circle
represents the horizon in all directions (with cardinal heading references). The inner circle represents an
elevation of 45° above the horizon. Any satellite depicted near the center is directly overhead.
Satellite Status Page
The sky view graphically depicts where the visible satellites
are and which satellites are being received. The highlighted
satellite numbers indicate satellites currently being received.
The signal strength bars give you an indication of what
satellites are visible, whether they’re being used to calculate
a position fix, and the signal quality. A solid bar indicates a
satellite(s) ready to be used to determine a position fix.
Battery Level Indicator
Sky View
Signal Strength Bars
Receiver Status Estimated Position Error

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If satellite reception is lost, or an insufficient number of
satellites are available, you will be alerted with a ‘Poor
Coverage’ receiver status. This may be an indication of signal
interference or objects in the way of the receiver’s antenna.
When using the built-in simulator feature, the receiver status
will remind you of this setting by showing a ‘Simulating Nav’
status. Keep in mind the simulator feature should never be
used for actual navigation.
Satellite Status Page
You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked, and whether you
have a current position fix (indicated by ‘2D Navigation’ or ‘3D Navigation’ in the status field). You can
also set the sky view to a ‘Track Up’ configuration (instead of ‘North Up’), causing the top of the sky
view to align to your current track heading.
Receiver Status
As soon as the GPSMAP 295 has collected the necessary data to calculate a fix, the status field will
indicate a 2D or 3D status. (For ‘2D’, you may need to enter your altitude. See page 12.) Receiver status
is indicated at the top left corner of the page. The status will be shown as one of the following conditions:
Searching— the GPSMAP 295 is looking for any available satellites in view.
AutoLocate— the GPSMAP 295 is initializing and collecting new almanac data. This process can
take up to five minutes, depending on the satellites currently in view.
Acquiring— the receiver is collecting data from available satellites, but has not collected enough
data to calculate a position fix.
2D Navigation— at least three satellites with good geometry have been locked onto and a two-
dimensional position fix (latitude and longitude) is being calculated. ‘2D Diff’ will appear when you
are receiving DGPS corrections with a two-dimensional position.
3D Navigation— at least four satellites with good geometry have been locked onto, and your
position is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and altitude. ‘3D Diff’ will appear when you
are receiving DGPS corrections with a three-dimensional position.
Poor GPS Coverage— the receiver isn’t tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix due to bad
satellite geometry.
Not Usable— the receiver is unusable, possibly due to incorrect initialization or abnormal satellite
conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset, and reinitialize the receiver if necessary.
Simulating Nav— the receiver is in simulator mode.

Main Pages
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‘Poor Satellite Reception’ Window
If no satellites are received for several minutes (or an insufficient number of satellites are received to
determine a position fix) a message will appear, prompting you to update your approximate location or
start the built-in simulator. Updating your approximate location will ensure the GPSMAP 295 is search-
ing for the correct satellites, and is useful if you have traveled over 500 miles with the unit turned off.
The ‘Poor Satellite Reception’ prompt may appear when you first use your
GPSMAP 295 The prompt may also appear during normal use if the antenna is
shaded (such as operation in an aircraft hangar) or when the unit is used indoors
attery level Indicator
The Satellite Status Page also features a battery level indicator, located in the bottom right corner,
which displays the condition of the unit’s batteries. The battery indicator is replaced by an external
power icon when operating from an external power source (10-35 volts DC).
The battery level indicator is calibrated for alkaline batteries NiCad batteries will
display the battery level differently due to voltage and discharge pattern differences
To display the battery level accurately select the appropriate type, as described on page
76 When replacing the AA batteries, the GPSMAP 295’s internal memory will maintain
any settings, user-created waypoints and flight plans
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Satellite Status Page
When using external power, the on-screen battery level
indicator is replaced by an external power icon.
If satellites are NOT received after several minutes of
operation, the ‘Poor Satellite Reception’ window will appear.
Select ‘New Location’ to update your current position (from
last known) or ‘Continue Acquiring’ to keep searching.
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Main Pages EPE and DOP
The Satellite Status Page indicates the accuracy of the position fix, using Estimated Position Error
(EPE) and Dilution of Precision (D P) figures. D P measures satellite geometry quality (i.e., number
of satellites received and where they are relative to each other) on a scale from one to ten. The lowest
numbers are the best accuracy and the highest numbers are the worst. EPE uses D P and other factors
to calculate a horizontal position error, in feet or meters.
Track ug
When you are flying or driving, you may observe a small circle along the outer ring of the sky view.
This “track bug” indicates your current ground track and is helpful in determining location of satellites
relative to your current track. The track bug is not available when the sky view is set to a ‘Track Up’
orientation, as described on the following page.
Satellite Status Page Options
Many features of the GPSMAP 295 are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu,
allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features
which specifically relate to that page.
To display the Satellite Status Page Options, press MENU (with the Satellite Status
Page displayed).
The following Satellite Status Page ptions are available:
• Start Simulator • Enter Land ode • Track Up
• AutoLocate • Initialize Position • Set Altitude
Start Simulator— allows you to activate the GPSMAP 295’s built-in simulator mode. If ‘Start
Simulator’ is selected, ‘Stop Simulator’ will appear as an option instead.
To activate (deactivate) simulator mode:
1. Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight ‘Start Simulator’ (or ‘Stop Simulator’) and press ENTER.
2. ighlight ‘Yes’ and press ENTER.
Press MENU to display the Satellite Status Page Options.
Use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select the desired menu
option and press ENTER.
If the built-in simulator feature is currently active, ‘Stop
Simulator’ will appear as an option (replacing ‘Start
Simulator’).
Satellite Status Page