GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual
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Turning On the GPSMAP 396
The first time you turn on your new GPSMAP 396, the receiver
must collect satellite data and establish its present location. To
ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 396 is shipped from the
factory in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to “
find
itself” anywhere in the world. Before you turn on the unit to start
initialization, be sure that the antenna is rotated up as shown on
, and it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive
satellite signals.
To turn the GPSMAP 396 on and off:
1. Press and hold the
red
POWER
key.
When the unit turns
on, a tone sounds
and the Warning
Page appears.
2. Read and be sure
you understand
the warning. Press
ENTER
to continue.
3. To turn off the GPSMAP 396, press and hold the
POWER
key
again.
Adjusting the Backlight and Volume
The
poWEr
key controls the 10 level backlight and volume of the
optional audio jack or external speaker with vehicle power cable.
To adjust the backlight level or volume:
1. Press and quickly release the
POWER
key.
2. Press the
ROCKER
up to increase the brightness or down to
decrease. Press right to raise the volume or left to lower.
3. Press
ENTER
or
QUIT
to close the Backlight/Volume
adjustment window. Press
MENU
to view the options menu.
Backlight
adjustment slder
Volume
adjustment slder
Battery time remaining
and power source
ndcator
Warning Page
Warning Page
