Garmin GPSMAP 696 User manual

GPSMAP®695/696
Owner’s Manual
Portable Aviation Receiver

OVERVIEW
GPS NAVIGATION
FLIGHT PLANNING
HAZARD AVOIDANCE
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
APPENDICES
INDEX

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Warnings, Cautions & Notes
WARNING: When installing the GPSMAP
®
695/696, place the unit so it does
not obstruct the field of view or interfere with operating controls.
WARNING: The indicators represented on the Panel are based on GPS-derived
data and may differ from the instruments in the aircraft.
WARNING: The GPSMAP 695/696 is intended only as an aid for VFR
navigation. Do not attempt to use this unit for any purpose requiring precise
measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography.
WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must NOT be predicated upon
the use of the terrain function. The GPSMAP 695/696Terrain Proximity feature
is NOT intended to be used as a primary reference for terrain avoidance
and does not relieve the pilot from the responsibility of being aware of
surroundings during flight. The Terrain Proximity feature is only to be used
as an aid for terrain avoidance and is not certified for use in applications
requiring a certified terrain awareness system. Terrain data is obtained from
third party sources. Garmin is not able to independently verify the accuracy
of the terrain data.
WARNING: The displayed minimum safe altitudes (MSAs) are only advisory
in nature and should not be relied upon as the sole source of obstacle and
terrain avoidance information. Always refer to current aeronautical charts
for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes.
WARNING: The altitude calculated by GPSMAP 695/696 GPS receiver is
geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from
the altitude displayed by pressure altimeters. GPS altitude should never be
used for vertical navigation.
WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used
in the GPSMAP 695/696 must be updated regularly in order to ensure that
the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so
entirely at their own risk.
WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for
primary navigation. Basemap data is intended only to supplement other
approved navigation data sources and should be considered as an aid to
enhance situational awareness.

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WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for
collision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide colli-
sion avoidance resolution advisories and does not under any circumstances
or conditions relieve the pilot’s responsibility to see and avoid other aircraft.
WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information to
accurately depict all of the traffic within range of the aircraft. Due to lack
of equipment, poor signal reception, and/or inaccurate information from
aircraft or ground stations, traffic may be present that is not represented on
the display.
WARNING: Do not use data link weather information for maneuvering in,
near, or around areas of hazardous weather. Information contained with in
data link weather products may not accurately depict current weather condi-
tions.
WARNING: Do not use the indicated data link weather product age to
determine the age of the weather information shown by the data link weather
product. Due to time delays inherent in gathering and processing weather
data for data link transmission, the weather information shown by the data
link weather product may be significantly older than the indicated weather
product age.
WARNING: For safety reasons, GPSMAP 695/696 operational procedures
must be learned on the ground.
WARNING: The United States government operates the Global Positioning
System and is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The GPS
system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance
of all GPS equipment. Portions of the Garmin GPSMAP 695/696 utilize GPS
as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). Therefore, as with all
NAVAIDs, information presented by the GPSMAP 695/696 can be misused
or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and
understand all aspects of the GPSMAP 695/696 User’s Manual documentation
and the Pilot’s Operating Handbook for the aircraft. Thoroughly practice basic
operation prior to actual use. During flight operations, carefully compare
indications from the GPSMAP 695/696 to all available navigation sources,
including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc.
For safety purposes, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing
navigation.
WARNING: The illustrations in this guide are only examples. Never use the
GPSMAP 695/696 to attempt to penetrate a thunderstorm. Both the FAA
Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information
Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding “by at least 20 miles any thunderstorm
identified as severe or giving an intense radar echo.”
CAUTION: The display uses a lens coated with a special anti-reflective coating
that is very sensitive to skin oils, waxes, and abrasive cleaners. CLEANERS
CONTAINING AMMONIA WILL HARM THE ANTI-REFLECTIVE COATING. It is
very important to clean the lens using a clean, lint-free cloth and an eyeglass
lens cleaner that is specified as safe for anti-reflective coatings.
CAUTION: The Garmin GPSMAP 695/696 does not contain any user-
serviceable parts. Repairs should only be made by an authorized Garmin
service center. Unauthorized repairs or modifications could void both the
warranty and the pilot’s authority to operate this device under FAA/FCC
regulations.
NOTE: The Garmin GPSMAP 695/696 has a very high degree of functional
integrity. However, the pilot must recognize that providing monitoring and/or
self-test capability for all conceivable system failures is not practical. Although
unlikely, it may be possible for erroneous operation to occur without a fault
indication shown by the GPSMAP 695/696. It is thus the responsibility of
the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all
redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen
images of the GPSMAP 695/696 display, are subject to change and may not
reflect the most current GPSMAP 695/696 and aviation databases. Depictions
of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.

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NOTE: This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two 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.
NOTE: The data contained in the terrain and obstacle databases comes from
government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the
data, but does not guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.
NOTE: This product, its packaging, and its components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or reproductive
harm. This notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition
65. If you have any questions or would like additional information, please
refer to our web site at www.garmin.com/prop65.
NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may cause the display to appear dim or
blank.
NOTE: Do not rely solely upon data link services to provide Temporary Flight
Restriction TFR information. Always confirm TFR information through official
sources such as Flight Service Stations of Air Traffic Control.
NOTE: SiriusXM Weather is only available when the optional GXM 40 antenna
is installed.

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Part Number Change Summary
190-00919-00 Initial release.
Rev Date Description
D November,
2008
Production Release.
E March,
2012
System Software Version 2.00 - 2.20 changes:
• Added separate leg and cumulative distance, ETE, and fuel fields to the
flight plan pages.
System Software Version 2.20-2.30 changes:
• Added indication of airport CTAF frequencies to WPT page.
System Software Version 2.70-2.80 changes:
• Added display of plain-language PIREP text.
• Added display of VOR radials when airway is highlighted.
• Added display of country when reviewing a user waypoint.
• Added sea surface temperature data.
• Added display of parachute jumping area.
System Software Version 2.90-3.00:
• Added daylight savings time information display on Airport Waypoint
page.
System Software Version 3.10-3.20 changes:
• FlightCharts are no longer disabled after fade date.
• Added ability to import/export flight data via datacard.
• Added ablility to highlight multiple weather objects using map cursor.
• Added XM page menu option for selecting a specific channel number.
• Added nearest airport page softkeys for toggling on/off private airports
and heliports.
• Added TIS traffic data status indicator to the Map Page.
System Software Version 3.30-4.00 changes:
• Added user-created checklists.
• Added support to export user waypoints and track logs to SD card.
• Added support for ChartView and geo-referenced FlightCharts.
System Software Version 4.20-4.30 changes:
• Added SiriusXM warning text.
• Added menu options to WPT page for viewing departure and
destination airports.
• Added displaced runway threshold distance on airport review page.
• Added suggested indicated altitude on E6B page.

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E March,
2012
System Software Version 4.40-4.50 changes:
• Added AC-U-KWIK airport data support.
System Software Version 4.70-4.80 changes:
• Added display setup option to show/hide aircraft position on maps and
charts.
System Software Version 4.80-4.90 changes:
• Added configurable data fields to display current climb gradient in
percent or altitude gain per nautical mile.
• Added runway number labels to runway extension lines on map.
• Added Map Setup page items for adjusting visibility of water labels,
park and land cover areas, runway numbers, and runway extension
lines.
• Added separate control for speed and distance units.
• Added custom waypoint symbols support.
• Changed screenshot utility to be activated when Menu key is pressed
and held.
• Changed XTK data fields display to more closely resemble G3X
presentation.
Other changes:
• Changed XM to SiriusXM throughout.
• Added TRAFFIC Softkey to Map Page Softkeys.
• Added AOPA/DIRECTORY Softkey update info.
• Added Terrain Page Softkeys.
• Added Info Page Softkey.
• Added Active Flight Plan Page Softkeys.
• Added Flight Plan List Page Softkeys.
• Added VNAV Page Softkeys.
• Added Nearest Page Softkeys.
• Updated AIRMETS and SIGMETS.
• Added PIREP info.
• Added Turbulence Forecast info.
• Added Icing Forecast info.
• Updated Chartview and FliteChart info.
• Updated AOPA Airport Directory to just Airport Directory where
applicable.
• Updated System Messages.
• Updated Data Field Options
• Updated database information.

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Rev Date Description
F July, 2012 System Software Version 4.90-5.00 changes:
• Correct Disclaimer page database expiration date information
• Correct missing ‘Mark’ waypoint operation (695 units only)
System Software Version 5.00-6.00 changes:
• Added GDL 39 support
G August,
2012
System Software Version 6.00-6.20 changes:
• Added TargetTrend™
• Added GDL 39 Serial Pass-Through

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Unit Overview .................................................................................................................... 1
Battery Care and Charging ................................................................................................... 2
Turning the Unit On/Off........................................................................................................ 4
GPS Receiver Status ............................................................................................................. 6
1.2 GPSMAP 695/696 Controls............................................................................................... 8
1.3 Accessing System Functionality................................................................................... 10
Menus ............................................................................................................................... 10
Data Entry.......................................................................................................................... 11
Pages................................................................................................................................. 13
Main Page Softkeys ............................................................................................................ 18
Flight Planning Softkeys...................................................................................................... 23
Nearest Page Softkeys ........................................................................................................ 24
1.4 System Settings............................................................................................................... 25
Display............................................................................................................................... 26
Sound................................................................................................................................ 28
Units.................................................................................................................................. 29
Date & Time ....................................................................................................................... 30
Position.............................................................................................................................. 30
Interface ............................................................................................................................ 31
Alarms............................................................................................................................... 31
Power ................................................................................................................................ 32
Setting Airport Criteria........................................................................................................ 33
Utilities .............................................................................................................................. 34
SECTION 2 GPS NAVIGATION............................................................................................... 35
2.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 35
Data Bar Fields................................................................................................................... 36
Compass Arc...................................................................................................................... 38
2.2 Panel................................................................................................................................... 40
Changing the CDI Scale...................................................................................................... 41
Setting the Bug Indicator.................................................................................................... 42
Manually Setting a Course.................................................................................................. 42
2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) ........................................................................................... 43
Using the VNAV Feature ..................................................................................................... 44
2.4 Using Map Displays......................................................................................................... 46
Map Orientation................................................................................................................. 47
Map Range........................................................................................................................ 48
Map Panning ..................................................................................................................... 49
Measuring Bearing and Distance ........................................................................................ 51
Topography........................................................................................................................ 52
Satellite View ..................................................................................................................... 53
Map Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 54

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Airports & NAVAIDs............................................................................................................ 55
Cities & Roads ................................................................................................................... 56
Airspace............................................................................................................................. 57
Airways.............................................................................................................................. 57
2.5 Waypoints ......................................................................................................................... 60
Frequencies........................................................................................................................ 63
Nearest Information ........................................................................................................... 64
Weather Information.......................................................................................................... 66
Intersections ...................................................................................................................... 68
NDBs................................................................................................................................. 68
VORs ................................................................................................................................. 69
User Waypoints .................................................................................................................. 70
2.6 Airspace............................................................................................................................. 74
Airspace Alert Messages..................................................................................................... 75
Smart Airspace™................................................................................................................. 75
2.7 Direct-to Navigation....................................................................................................... 76
SECTION 3 FLIGHT PLANNING............................................................................................. 79
3.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 79
Data Fields......................................................................................................................... 79
3.2 Flight Plan Creation........................................................................................................ 81
Adding Waypoints to an Existing Flight Plan........................................................................ 83
Graphical Flight Planning.................................................................................................... 85
3.3 Flight Plan Storage ......................................................................................................... 88
3.4 Flight Plan Activation..................................................................................................... 89
Editing Speed and Fuel Flow............................................................................................... 90
Copying Flight Plans........................................................................................................... 92
Deleting Flight Plans .......................................................................................................... 92
Inverting a Flight Plan ........................................................................................................ 94
Importing/Exporting Flight Plans......................................................................................... 95
3.5 Approaches....................................................................................................................... 96
Selecting an Approach........................................................................................................ 97
Activating Vectors-to-Final................................................................................................ 100
3.6 Trip Planning................................................................................................................... 101
SECTION 4 HAZARD AVOIDANCE ...................................................................................... 103
4.1 Weather Information.................................................................................................... 103
SiriusXM Weather (696 only) ............................................................................................ 104
Data Link weather (FIS-B)................................................................................................. 124
4.2 Terrain.............................................................................................................................. 141
Terrain Information........................................................................................................... 142
Obstacle Information........................................................................................................ 142
Terrain and Obstacle Color Code....................................................................................... 143

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Terrain Settings ................................................................................................................ 143
Terrain Alerts.................................................................................................................... 146
4.3 Traffic Information ....................................................................................................... 148
Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) ..................................................................................... 149
Data Link Traffic (GDL 39)................................................................................................. 153
SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES................................................................................ 167
5.1 SafeTaxi........................................................................................................................... 167
SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision................................................................................. 169
5.2 ChartView (Optional).................................................................................................... 169
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 172
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 173
Jeppesen Database-published NOTAMs ............................................................................ 173
5.3 FliteCharts®..................................................................................................................... 174
Chart Range..................................................................................................................... 177
Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 178
FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date .................................................................. 179
5.4 Airport Directory Data................................................................................................. 180
5.5 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment (GPSMAP 696)......................................................... 182
Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services....................................................................... 182
Using SiriusXM Radio........................................................................................................ 183
5.6 Electronic Checklists..................................................................................................... 188
5.7 Flight Data Logging...................................................................................................... 188
SECTION 6 APPENDICES ....................................................................................................... 189
Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options............................................................................ 189
System Messages ............................................................................................................. 189
Airspace Messages........................................................................................................... 191
Aural Alerts...................................................................................................................... 191
Data Field Options ........................................................................................................... 192
Abnormal Operation ............................................................................................................ 195
Resetting the Unit ............................................................................................................ 195
Loss of GPS Position......................................................................................................... 195
Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position.......................................................................... 196
SD Card Use and Databases ............................................................................................... 197
SD Card Use..................................................................................................................... 197
GPSMAP 695/696 Databases ........................................................................................... 198
Updating GPSMAP 695/696 Databases ............................................................................ 202
Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints.......................................................................... 205
Importing/Exporting Flight Plans....................................................................................... 205
Installation & Interfacing Information ............................................................................ 207
Connecting the Power/Data Cable .................................................................................... 207
Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio........................................................................ 208

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Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 209
Information about USB Drivers ......................................................................................... 210
Using xImage for Customized Waypoint Symbols............................................................... 210
Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (GPSMAP 696) ............................................................. 210
Interfacing ....................................................................................................................... 211
Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder ................................................................. 213
Connecting to a GDL 39................................................................................................... 214
Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional) ........................................................................ 219
General TIS-A Information.................................................................................................. 221
TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS........................................................................................................... 221
TIS-A Limitations.............................................................................................................. 222
Utilities.................................................................................................................................... 225
Flight Log......................................................................................................................... 225
Track Log ......................................................................................................................... 227
Heading Line.................................................................................................................... 230
Aircraft Profile.................................................................................................................. 234
Weight & Balance ............................................................................................................ 236
EPE Circle ........................................................................................................................ 237
Proximity Waypoints ......................................................................................................... 238
Display Symbols.................................................................................................................... 241
VFR Symbols .................................................................................................................... 241
IFR Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 242
Airspace Symbols ............................................................................................................. 244
Map Datum and Location Formats ................................................................................... 247
Map Datums.................................................................................................................... 247
Location Formats.............................................................................................................. 247
Glossary .................................................................................................................................. 249
License Agreement and Warranty..................................................................................... 255
Contact Garmin................................................................................................................ 255
Software License Agreement............................................................................................. 255
Limited Warranty.............................................................................................................. 255
AOPA Airport Directory Notice .......................................................................................... 256
AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT.................................................................................... 256
Weather Data Warranty.................................................................................................... 257
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ....................................................................... 258
FCC Compliance............................................................................................................... 258
Industry Canada Compliance............................................................................................ 258
Index ..........................................................................................................................Index-1

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SECTION 1 OVERVIEW
1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW
The GPSMAP 695/696 presents GPS-derived analog flight instrumentation,
position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to the pilot using a 7” Wide
VGA (800x480) color display.
7” WVGA (800x480)
Color Display
Unit Overview
SD Card Slot
External GPS Antenna
Connector
Audio (Head-
phones/Line Out)
USB Connector
External Power/Serial Port
Connector
Backlit Keypad
Power Button
Battery Pack

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BATTERY CARE AND CHARGING
BATTERY WARNINGS
If these guidelines are not followed, the internal Nickel Metal Hydride battery may
experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire,
chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
•Contactyourlocalwastedisposaldepartmenttoproperlyrecycle/disposeofthe
unit/battery.
•Donotleavetheunitexposedtoaheatsourceorinahightemperaturelocation,
such as in the sun in an unattended aircraft on a hot day. To prevent damage,
remove the unit from the aircraft or store it out of direct sunlight.
•Donotdisassemble,puncture,damage,orincineratetheunit/battery.
•Whenstoringtheunitforalimitedlengthoftime(lessthan30days),storewithin
the following temperature range: -68° to 122°F (-20° to 50°C). When storing the
unit for an extended time, store within the following temperature range: -68° to
86°F (-20° to 30°C).
•Donotoperatetheunitoutsideofthefollowingtemperaturerange:-68°to140°F
(-20° to 60°C).
•Keeptheusedbatteryawayfromchildren.
AdditionAl User-replAceAble bAttery WArnings
•Donotuseasharpobjecttoremovethebattery.
•Donotrechargethebatteryoutoftheunit.
•OnlyreplacewithaGarminNickelMetalHydridebatterypack.Usinganother
battery presents a risk of fire or explosion. To purchase a replacement battery, see
your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site.
AdditionAl non-User-replAceAble bAttery WArnings
•Donotremoveorattempttoremovethenon-user-replaceablebattery.
•When disposingof the unit, takeit to a professional service,such as a waste
electronics treatment facility, to have the battery removed and recycled.

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INSERTING/REMOVING THE BATTERY PACK
Inserting the Battery Pack
Battery Locks (Out)
Battery Locks (In)
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Plug the unit into a 12-Volt or 24-Volt connector to charge. The unit can be used
while it is charging. Charge the unit within the following temperature range : 32° to
104°F (0° to 40°C).
Charging the unit’s battery pack:
1) Align the notches on the unit with the vehicle power cable plug.
2) Push the plug into the external power connector until fully seated.
3) Plug the power cable into the aircraft power outlet (cigarette lighter
receptacle).
4) Route the power cable so that it does not interfere with aircraft operation.
The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. When the unit in
Charge Mode it reduces the draw on the aircraft’s battery.
Using chArge mode
NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the aircraft. To
avoid discharging the aircraft’s battery, disconnect the external power cable
from the unit when not in use for several days.
Applying external power to the GPSMAP 695/696 automatically turns on the unit for
full operation. If the battery is present and needs to be charged, the external power
source charges the battery while the unit is in use.

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If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to charge the battery, you can
put the unit into Charge Mode. Connect the unit to an external power supply. Press
and hold the POWER Button. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes
into Charge Mode.
TURNING THE UNIT ON/OFF
Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on or off.
NOTE: If the display appears dark or dim, adjust the display backlighting as
necessary upon power up. The GPSMAP 695/696 retains the backlighting
settings between power cycles. Backlighting may have been set to a level
not suitable for the current ambient lighting. For more information on display
backlighting see section 1.4 (System Settings).
The power button can be used to quickly set the backlight intensity. A momentary
press of the power button (after the unit is powered on) will display a window showing
the current backlight setting. From this window the backlight setting can be adjusted
with the joystick knob, or a second momentary press of the power button changes the
backlight level to full bright (10).
Adjusting Backlighting on Power up
The first time the unit is turned on, the receiver must collect satellite data and
establish its present location. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 695/696 is
shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “find itself”
anywhere in the world.