Garmin GPSMAP 196 Getting Started

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Getting Started
Installing FlightBook
Minimum System Requirements
• IBM-Compatible PC with Pentium processor or equivalent, 16-32 Megabytes RAM, mouse or other pointing device, and a minimum of 10 Megabytes of
free hard drive space.
• 32-bit operating system such as Windows 98/2000, Windows ME, Windows XP or Windows NT 4.0 (NOTE: Windows NT 4.0 requires Internet
Explorer 4.0 or greater). An available USB or serial port is required for interfacing with a GPS unit.
To install the FlightBook software:
1. Download Setup.exe from the GARMIN web site (www.garmin.com).
2. Double click the icon to start the InstallShield application.
3. Follow the directions on your computer screen.
NOTE: If you are using Windows® 95, you need to reboot your computer for the changes to take effect.
You are now ready to transfer data from your GPS to FlightBook.
To remove FlightBook from your system:
1. Click Start, Settings, and Control Panel.
2. Double click
Add/Remove Programs to view of a list of currently installed programs.
3. Select the FlightBook listing, then click
Remove.
For the latest free software updates throughout the life of your GARMIN products, visit the
GARMIN web site at www.garmin.com.

Garmin GPSMAP 196 Specifications

Power

power source	Four "AA" batteries
battery life with no backlighting	Up to 16 hours
battery life with full backlighting	Up to 4 hours

Display

display size	3.8" diagonal (9.65 cm)
display resolution	320 x 240 pixels
display type	12-level gray high contrast FSTN with backlighting

Operating Environment

temperature range	5ºF to 158ºF (-15ºC to 70ºC)
case	Fully gasketed, high impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529 IPX7 standards
user data storage	Indefinite

Weight and Dimensions

size	6.18"W x 3.4"H x 2.25"D (15.7 x 8.64 x 5.72 cm)
weight	1.5 lbs (680 g) with batteries