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GPSMAP 496 Owner’s Manual 157
Appendix > Optional Accessories
Optional Accessories
In addition to the standard accessories included with your
GPSMAP 496, the optional accessories are designed to enhance
the operation of the GPSMAP 496.
To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact
your Garmin dealer, Garmin Product Support in the USA at
800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241.
WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and
specically tested for use with Garmin products. Accessories
offered for sale by other manufacturers have not been tested or
approved for use with Garmin products. Use of such accessories
could cause damage to the GPSMAP 496 and void the warranty.
PC Interface Cable—Connects the unit to a serial port on your PC.
Power/Data Cable
—Allows you to connect the unit to the electrical
system using the bare wires.
Programmable Data Cards
—Blank data cards available in a
variety of sizes. Download detailed map data from MapSource
CD-ROMs to a data card, either directly through your GPSMAP
496 using the included USB-PC Interface Cable, the optional PC
Interface Cable (with a Serial connector), or with the optional USB
Data Card Programmer.
USB Data Card Programmer
—Programs blank data cards at high
speed through a PC.
Carrying Case—Protects the GPSMAP 496 when not in use; with
storage for data cards.
Protective Cover
—Snaps on the front of the unit to protect the
screen from damage.
MapSource Software CD-ROMs
—Offers several detailed mapping
options that are compatible with the GPSMAP 496, including
BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, and Topo.
Pre-Programmed Data Cards
—Data cards pre-programmed with
either Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data.