Garmin 695, 696 User Manual

GPSMAP® 695/696

Portable Aviation Receiver

Owner’s Manual

OVERVIEW

GPS NAVIGATION

FLIGHT PLANNING

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

APPENDICES

INDEX

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This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 6.00 or later. Some differences
in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later
software versions.

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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 695/696 Terrain 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WARNING: Do not use outdated database information.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 Pilots using any outdated database do so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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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

WARNING: Do not rely solely upon the display of traffic information for
collision avoidance maneuvering. The traffic display does not provide colli­sion 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 condi­tions.

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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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

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 user­serviceable 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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Warnings, Cautions & Notes

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,

Production Release.

2008

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

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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 ....................................................................................................................142

Terrain Information ........................................................................................................... 143

Obstacle Information ........................................................................................................ 143

Terrain and Obstacle Color Code....................................................................................... 144

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Terrain Settings ................................................................................................................ 144

Terrain Alerts .................................................................................................................... 147

4.3 Traffic Information ...............................................................................................149

Traffic Information Service (TIS-A) ..................................................................................... 150

Data Link Traffic (GDL 39) ................................................................................................. 154

SECTION 5 ADDITIONAL FEATURES ............................................................ 165

5.1 SafeTaxi ..................................................................................................................165

SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision ................................................................................. 167

5.2 ChartView (Optional) ............................................................................................167

Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 169

Chart Range ..................................................................................................................... 170

Jeppesen Database-published NOTAMs ............................................................................ 170

5.3 FliteCharts

Chart Range ..................................................................................................................... 172

Aircraft Symbol................................................................................................................. 174

FliteCharts Cycle Number and Expiration Date .................................................................. 175

5.4 Airport Directory Data ..........................................................................................176

5.5 SiriusXM Radio Entertainment (GPSMAP 696) ....................................................178

Activating SiriusXM Satellite Radio Services ....................................................................... 178

Using SiriusXM Radio ........................................................................................................ 179

5.6 Electronic Checklists .............................................................................................184

5.7 Flight Data Logging ..............................................................................................185

® .............................................................................................................................................................................................171

SECTION 6 APPENDICES ............................................................................. 187

Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options ......................................................................187

System Messages ............................................................................................................. 187

Airspace Messages ........................................................................................................... 189

Aural Alerts ...................................................................................................................... 189

Data Field Options ........................................................................................................... 190

Abnormal Operation ....................................................................................................193

Resetting the Unit ............................................................................................................ 193

Loss of GPS Position ......................................................................................................... 193

Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position .......................................................................... 194

SD Card Use and Databases ........................................................................................195

SD Card Use ..................................................................................................................... 195

GPSMAP 695/696 Databases ........................................................................................... 196

Updating GPSMAP 695/696 Databases ............................................................................ 200

Exporting Track Logs and User Waypoints .......................................................................... 203

Importing/Exporting Flight Plans ....................................................................................... 203

Installation & Interfacing Information ......................................................................205

Connecting the Power/Data Cable .................................................................................... 205

Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio ........................................................................206

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Connecting to a Computer ............................................................................................... 207

Information about USB Drivers ......................................................................................... 208

Using xImage for Customized Waypoint Symbols ............................................................... 208

Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (GPSMAP 696) .............................................................208

Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder ................................................................. 209

Connecting to a GDL 39 ................................................................................................... 209

Interfacing ....................................................................................................................... 212

Using an external GPS Antenna (Optional) ........................................................................ 215

General TIS-A Information ..........................................................................................217

TIS-A vs. TAS/TCAS ........................................................................................................... 217

TIS-A Limitations .............................................................................................................. 218

Utilities ..........................................................................................................................221

Flight Log ......................................................................................................................... 221

Track Log ......................................................................................................................... 223

Heading Line .................................................................................................................... 226

Aircraft Profile .................................................................................................................. 230

Weight & Balance ............................................................................................................ 232

EPE Circle ........................................................................................................................ 233

Proximity Waypoints ......................................................................................................... 234

Display Symbols ...........................................................................................................237

VFR Symbols .................................................................................................................... 237

IFR Symbols ..................................................................................................................... 238

Airspace Symbols ............................................................................................................. 240

Map Datum and Location Formats .............................................................................243

Map Datums .................................................................................................................... 243

Location Formats .............................................................................................................. 243

Glossary ........................................................................................................................245

License Agreement and Warranty ..............................................................................251

Contact Garmin................................................................................................................ 251

Software License Agreement ............................................................................................. 251

Limited Warranty .............................................................................................................. 251

AOPA Airport Directory Notice .......................................................................................... 252

AC-U-KWIK LICENSE AGREEMENT .................................................................................... 252

Weather Data Warranty .................................................................................................... 253

SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service Agreement ....................................................................... 254

FCC Compliance............................................................................................................... 254

Industry Canada Compliance ............................................................................................ 254

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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

Power Button

SD Card Slot
External GPS Antenna

Connector

Audio (Head­phones/Line Out)

USB Connector

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External Power/Serial Port
Connector

Battery Pack

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BATTERY CARE AND CHARGING

BATTERY WARNINGS

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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

Battery Locks (In)

Inserting the Battery Pack

Battery Locks (Out)

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

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.

: 32° to

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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

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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.

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During initialization, current database information is displayed. Database information
includes valid operating dates, cycle number, and database type. When this information
has been reviewed for currency (to ensure that no databases have expired), the pilot
is prompted to continue.

Press the ENT Key to acknowledge this information.

Database Initialization

After acknowledgement of the database information, the pilot is prompted to
acknowledge a data link weather advisory.

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Data link Weather Advisory

Press the ENT Key to acknowledge this information.

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GPS RECEIVER STATUS

The receiver status field on the INFO Page displays one of the following conditions:

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•Autolocate—Receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been

collected, which can take up to 5 minutes

•SearchingtheSky—Receiverislookingforsatellites

•AcquiringSatellites—Receiver is lookingforand collectingdatafrom satellites

visible at its last known or initialized location, but has not acquired a fix

•2D GPS Location—At least three satellites have been acquired and a two-

dimensional location fix has been calculated. “2D Differential” appears when
you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode

•3D GPS Location—At least four satellites have been acquired and a three-

dimensional fix has been calculated. “3D Differential” appears when you are
receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode

•LostSatelliteReception—thereceiverisnolongertrackingenoughsatellitesfora

2D or 3D fix

Constellation

Diagram

PRN Number

45° Above

Horizon

Horizon

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ACQUIRING SATELLITES

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When the receiver is in the process of acquiring enough satellite signals for navigation,
the receiver uses satellite orbital data (collected continuously from the satellites) and last
known position to determine the satellites that should be in view. ‘Acquiring Satellites’
is indicated as the solution until a sufficient number of satellites have been acquired for
computing a solution.

When the receiver is in the process of acquiring a 3D differential GPS solution, ‘3D GPS
Location’ is indicated as the solution until the 3D differential fix has finished acquisition.

SATELLITE INFORMATION

Satellites currently in view are shown at their respective positions on a satellite
constellation diagram. The outer circle of the constellation diagram represents the horizon,
the inner circle represents 45° above the horizon, and the center point shows the position
directly overhead. Each satellite is represented by a square containing the Pseudo-Random
Noise (PRN) number (i.e., satellite identification number).

The INFO Page can be helpful in troubleshooting weak (or missing) signal levels due to
poor satellite coverage or installation problems. As the GPS receiver locks onto satellites, a
signal strength bar is displayed for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite PRN
number (01-32 or 33-64 for WAAS) below each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is
shown in three stages, as indicated by signal bar appearance:

-Nobar—Receiverislookingfortheindicatedsatellite

-Graybar—Receiverhascollectedthenecessarydataandthesatellitesignalcan

be used

-Greenbar—SatelliteisbeingusedfortheGPSsolution

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1.2 GPSMAP 695/696 CONTROLS

The GPSMAP 695/696 controls have been designed to simplify operation of the system

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and minimize workload and the time required to access sophisticated functionality.

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Controls

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Power
Button

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RNG Key Press to increase or decrease the viewing range of the map

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FMS
Joystick

Press and hold to turn the unit on or off
With the unit on, press to adjust the backlight and volume

Press the FMS Joystick to toggle input focus between user
interaction with the current page and the page navigation bar

Turn the FMS Joystick clockwise to access a dropdown menu
Turn the FMS Joystick to change the selected value within the

highlighted field
Move the FMS Joystick to highlight fields or move the map pointer

when interacting with the page

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ENT Key Press to confirm menu selection or data entry

Press to acknowledge messages
Press and hold to mark a waypoint

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CLR Key Press to cancel an entry, revert to the previous value in a data entry

field or remove menus
Press and hold to return to the default page

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MENU Key Press once to view the Page Menu

Press twice to view the Main Menu
Press a third time to clear the Main Menu

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FPL Key Press to display the Flight Plan Page

Press a second time to remove the Flight Plan Page

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Direct-To
Key

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NRST Key Press to display the Nearest Page for viewing the nearest airports,

Press to activate the Direct-To function, enter a destination
waypoint and establish a direct course to the selected destination

intersections, NDBs, VORs, waypoints, frequencies, and airspaces

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Softkey

Press to select the softkey shown above the bezel key on the unit

Selection
Keys

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1.3 ACCESSING SYSTEM FUNCTIONALITY

MENUS

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The GPSMAP 695/696 has a dedicated MENU Key that when pressed once displays
a context-sensitive list of options for the page (Page Menu), and when pressed twice
displays the Main Menu.

The Page Menu allows the user to access additional features or make settings
changes which specifically relate to the currently displayed window/page. Menus
display ‘No Options’ when there are no options for the window/page selected.

Navigating the Page Menu:

1)

Press the MENU Key once to display the Page Menu.

2)

Turn or move the FMS Joystick to scroll through a list of available options
(a scroll bar always appears to the right of the window/box when the
option list is longer than the window/box).

3)

Press the ENT Key to select the desired option.

4)

Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the MENU Key twice to remove the
menu and cancel the operation.

Page Menu (No Options)

Navigating the Main Menu:

1)

Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu.

2)

Turn or move the FMS Joystick to scroll through a list of available options
(a scroll bar always appears to the right of the window/box when the
option list is longer than the window/box).

3)

Press the ENT Key to select the desired option.

4)

Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey, or the MENU Key to
remove the menu and cancel the operation.

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DATA ENTRY

The FMS Joystick can be used for directly entering alphanumeric data into the
GPSMAP 695/696. In some instances, such as when entering an identifier, the
GPSMAP 695/696 tries to predict the desired identifier based on the characters being
entered. In this case, if the desired identifier appears, use the ENT Key to confirm the
entry without entering the rest of the identifier manually. This can save the pilot from
having to enter all the characters of the identifier.

Besides character-by-character data entry, the system also provides a shortcut
for entering waypoint identifiers. When the cursor is on a field awaiting entry of a
waypoint identifier, turning the FMS Joystick counter-clockwise accesses a menu with
three different lists of identifiers for quick selections: recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS),
nearest airports (NRST APTS), and flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS). The GPSMAP
695/696 automatically fills in the identifier, facility and city fields with the information
for the selected waypoint.

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Using the FMS Joystick to enter data:

1)

Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor.

2)

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Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field.

3)

Begin entering data.

a)

To quickly enter a waypoint identifier, turn the FMS Joystick counter­clockwise to display a list of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS), nearest
airports (NRST APTS), or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS).

b)

Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired waypoint from the list

and press the ENT Key.

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Or

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a)

Turn the FMS Joystick to select a character for the first placeholder.

Data Entry

Turning the FMS Joystick clockwise scrolls through the alphabet (where
appropriate) toward the letter Z, starting in the middle at K (US only), and
the digits zero through nine. Turning the FMS Joystick counter-clockwise
scrolls in the opposite direction.

b)

Use the FMS Joystick to move the cursor to the next placeholder in the

field.

c)

Repeat, turning the FMS Joystick to select a character and using the
FMS Joystick to move the cursor, until the fields are complete.

d)

Press the ENT Key to confirm entry.

4)

Press the FMS Joystick or the CLR Key to cancel data entry (the field reverts
back to its previous information).

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PAGES

NOTE:

the GPSMAP 696.

The Weather (WX) Page

and (XM) Audio Page are only available with

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The pages are linked together in a series that you can cycle through using the
FMS Joystick. A page navigation bar is displayed in the lower portion of each page,
directly above the softkey bar. The right side of the page navigation bar shows a list
of abbreviated names for each of the main pages, and the left side shows the name
of the active page.

Press the FMS Joystick to toggle input focus between the page navigation bar and
interaction with the current page (i.e., turning the cursor on/off).

Selected Page

Active Page Title

Input Focus on Navigation Bar

(Page Cursor Off)

Input Focus on Current Page

(Page Cursor On)

There are up to six main pages that can be navigated using the FMS Joystick.

Selecting a Main Page using the FMS Joystick:

1)

If necessary press the FMS Joystick to begin interaction with the Navigation
Bar.

2)

Turn the

FMS Joystick

until the desired page is selected (MAP, WPT, WX,

TER, XM, INFO).

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Main Pages

Map Page (MAP)

Traffic Page (TRF)

Waypoint Page (WPT) XM Audio Page (XM) (optional)
Weather Page (WX) (optional) Info Page (INFO)

Terrain Page (TER)

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