Garmin 96 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
112 96/96C Owner’s Manual
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a grid north reference (and is used in conjunction
with the grid position formats). User Mag Var
allows you to specify the magnetic variation at your
current position and provides magnetic north heading
references based upon the variation you enter. Enter
the magnetic variation of your current position in the
Magnetic Variation eld if you have selected User
Mag Var for the heading.
WARNING: The unit does not automatically
calculate and update the magnetic variation at
your present position if User Mag Var is selected.
You must periodically update the magnetic
variation as your position changes. Failure
to update this setting can result in substantial
differences between the information shown
on your unit and external references, such as a
magnetic Pointer.
Welcome Page Setup
The Welcome Page Setup Page allows you to insert
a message on the Welcome Page (the rst page to
appear when you turn the unit on).
To setup the Welcome Page:
1. Access the Welcome Page Setup Page.
2. Press ENTER to highlight the rst character
space of the message block. Use the
ROCKER to select and enter text.
3. When completed, press ENTER, and then
QUIT to close. .
4. Turn you unit Off and then On again to view
your Welcome Page message. You can edit
the message by following steps 1 through 3
again.