GPSMAP 396 Owner’s Manual
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Unit Overview
The GPSMAP 396 is an all-in-one, versatile color aviation, automotive, and marine navigator-perfect for air, land, or water. This portable
GPS navigator features a 256-color TFT screen that is easy to read in bright sun, Jeppesen aviation database, and auto routing to provide
you with automatically generated turn-by-turn directions. With the included GXM 30/30A antenna and a subscription to XM WX Satellite
Weather, pilots have constant access to NEXRAD radar, lightning, METARs, TAFs, TFRs, and more. In addition, the GPSMAP 396 offers
XM Satellite Radio capabilities, featuring more than 150 digital channels of commercial free music; more than 30 channels of news, sports,
talk and entertainment; and more than 20 dedicated channels of XM Instant Traffic & Weather.
Detachable GPS
antenna collapses
for storage. Be sure
the antenna s up
(as shown here) to
receve satellte
signals. Refer to
the Appendx,
, for
nstructons on
removing the
antenna.
Battery pack. Press tab down to remove battery
pack for replacement, if necessary. See the
secton on
information about the lithium-ion battery pack.
External power
connector under
weather cap
USB/GXM 30/30A connector
under weather cap
weather cap
Slot for optional
data card
Seral
number
Audo (
Headphones/Line out)
connector under weather cap
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation
GPS antenna
256-Color TFT screen
with backlighting
