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Garmin Nuvi 250 User Manual

Garmin Nuvi 250
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GNC 250
TM
Pilot
s Guide
®
OWNER’S MANUAL
& REFERENCE
ACTV STBY GNC 250
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250 real 7/14/98 9:31 AM Page i
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Garmin Nuvi 250 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Screen Size3.5 inches
Resolution320 x 240 pixels
Battery LifeUp to 5 hours
Waypoints500
TouchscreenYes
SD Card SlotNo
WaterproofNo
BluetoothNo
FM traffic compatibleNo
MP3 playerNo
Voice promptsYes
USB interfaceYes
ReceiverHigh-sensitivity
RoutesYes

Summary

INTRODUCTION

Cautions

Important safety warnings and notes regarding device operation and compliance.

PART ONE: INTRODUCTION

Key and Knob Functions

Explains the function of general keys and knobs on the GNC 250 unit.

TAKEOFF TOUR

Power On

Guides the user through powering up the GNC 250 and initial system checks.

Acquiring Satellites

Explains the process of the GNC 250 acquiring satellite signals for navigation.

Selecting Comm Frequencies

Instructions on how to set active and standby communication frequencies.

Direct-To Navigation

Step-by-step guide to selecting a destination and initiating direct-to navigation.

Cancelling a Direct-To

Instructions on how to cancel an active direct-to navigation course.

Nearest Waypoints

How to find and view nearest airports, VORs, NDBs, and FSSs.

Nearest Airports

How to review nearest airport information and select direct-to destinations.

SECTION 1 NAV KEY

CDI Page

Describes the GNC 250's Course Deviation Indicator page for navigation.

Configuring the CDI Page

Details how to customize the data fields displayed on the CDI page.

CDI & NAVCOM Pages

Covers the CDI page and the Navigation Communications (NAVCOM) page functions.

NAVCOM Page

Explains how to view and use airport communication frequencies on the NAVCOM page.

Position Page

Describes the GNC 250's position page and its displayed navigation information.

Reference Waypoint Field

How to configure the reference waypoint field on the position page for navigation.

Satellite Status Page

Provides information to monitor GPS coverage and receiver performance.

Receiver Status Field

Explains the different receiver status messages and their meanings.

Satellite Data Page

Displays detailed information for individual satellites being tracked by the GNC 250.

NAV Menu 1

Accesses planning and navigation functions including trip, fuel, and VNAV planning.

Trip Planning

How to view distance, bearing, and estimated time enroute between waypoints.

Density Altitude & True Airspeed

Calculates aircraft performance based on density altitude and true airspeed.

Fuel Planning

Displays fuel requirements for direct-to and programmed routes.

SECTION 2 COMM FEATURES

SECTION 3 WPT KEY

SECTION 4 NRST KEY

SECTION 5 DIRECT-TO & ROUTE NAV

Direct-to Navigation

Guides on setting a course to a destination waypoint and cancelling direct-to.

Selecting and Cancelling A Direct-To

Step-by-step instructions for initiating and terminating direct-to navigation.

Manually Selecting A Course

How to manually define a magnetic course to a destination waypoint.

SECTION 6 UNIT SETTINGS

Appendix A NavData® and User Data Installation and Operation

Appendix B Installation, Removal and Maintenance of the GNC 250

Appendix C Simulator

Appendix D GNC 250 Messages and Abbreviations

Appendix E Specifications

Appendix F Map Datums

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