Garmin GPSMAP 295 Manuel d'utilisateur Page 1

Introduction1GPSMAP 295Pilot’s Guide & Reference

10IntroductionviiiTable of ContentsMARK ... 58NRST ...

90What is WAAS?The Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a system of geostationary satellites that supportthe Global Positioning System (GPS) by off

91WAASAppendix BWhen should you use WAAS?Utilizing the WAAS feature will improve the horizontal position and altitude accuracy of yourGPSMAP 295. Cons

92Physical SpecificationsCase: Rugged; Fully gasketedSize: 3.2”H x 6.8”W x 2.6”D (8.0 x 17.3 x 6.5 cm)Weight: 1.4 pounds (635g)Temperature Range: 5o

93Airspace Ahead, Within 10 Min: Your projected course will place you in specialuse/controlled airspace with in ten minutes.Airspace Near and Ahead:

94No Diff GPS Position: No differential correction data is available or not enoughdata is available to compute a DGPS position.None Found: A search

95AbbreviationsAPP ApproachAPT - Airport WaypointATF - Aerodrome Traffic FrequencyATIS - Automated Terminal Information ServiceAV - Aviation GasBRG -

96AbbreviationsNDB - Non-Directional Beacon(NDB Waypoint)NM - Nautical MilesNMEA - National Marine Electronics AssociationOBS - Omni-Directional Beari

97Glossary of Navigation TermsAppendix FBearing (BRG): The compass direction from your present position to a destinationwaypoint.Course: The compass

98Glossary of Navigation TermsAppendix FWPT 1Course ErrorNORTHWPT 2BearingSpeedDistanceAIRPLANECourseTrackVNAV PROFILEGLIDE RATIO TO TARGETDISTANCE TO

Appendix G99AAbbreviations ... 95-96Active Route ...

Basic Operation1The GPSMAP 295 is designed to make operation as simple as possible. The descriptionsbelow provide a general overview of the primary fu

100Appendix GDDatabase ... 3Data Entry Field ...

Appendix G101JJeppesen Database Information ... 40KKeypad Usage ...

102Appendix GPPacking List ... iiPAGE Key ...

Appendix G103Signal Strength Bars ... 7Simulator Mode ...

104Appendix G

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106Appendix G© 2000-2002 GARMIN CorporationGARMIN International, Inc.1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.GARMIN (Europe) Ltd.Unit 5,

2Basic OperationThe following features and data entry procedures are referred to throughout this manual.CURSOR— A highlighted area on the screen (blac

Basic Operation3To turn the GPSMAP 295 on, press and hold the RED POWER KEY.A Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self test. Once testi

4Basic OperationThe GPSMAP 295 features five main pages which are linked together, in series. You can quicklycycle through these main pages—in either

Basic Operation5The GPSMAP 295’s backlighting illuminates the display and keypad for optimal visibility. There areten levels of screen backlighting, p

6Basic OperationYour GPSMAP 295 is designed to be flexible. The unit provides “Land Mode” and “Aviation Mode”settings, allowing you to tailor many fea

Main Pages7The Satellite Status Page is the first of five main pages and provides a visual reference of receiverfunctions, including current satellite

8Main PagesIf satellite reception is lost, or an insufficient number ofsatellites are available, you will be alerted with a ‘PoorCoverage’ receiver st

Main Pages9‘Poor Satellite Reception’ WindowIf no satellites are received for several minutes (or an insufficient number of satellites are received to

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10Main PagesEPE and DOPThe Satellite Status Page indicates the accuracy of the position fix, using Estimated Position Error(EPE) and Dilution of Preci

Main Pages11Enter Land Mode— adapts GPSMAP 295 features for automotive use. The HSI Page is replacedwith an RMI Page, some aviation-related messages a

12Main PagesSet Altitude— allows you to designate your approximate altitude, when the GPSMAP 295 isacquiring satellites or navigating in with a two-di

Main Pages13Along the right-hand side of the page are eight user-selectable data fields which display thefollowing items by default: ground speed, gro

14Main PagesReset Trip— clears the trip odometer, trip timers and trip average speed readouts.To reset the trip computer readouts, use the ROCKER KEYP

Main Pages15Graphic HSIPresentPositionThe GPSMAP 295 features a real-time moving map (shown above in Night Color Mode) that cando much more than just

16Main PagesAt the lowest map scales, ‘overzoom’ appears directly belowthe map scale. This indicates you have exceeded theresolution of the background

Main Pages17When a waypoint name is highlighted, you can review information about the waypoint, listwaypoint options, or execute a GOTO right from the

18Main PagesRetrieving Airspace InformationPanning and pointing may also be used to retrieve information on airspaces depicted on the map.Once the pan

Main Pages19Many features of the GPSMAP 295 are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu,allowing you to custom tailor the correspondin

Introduction3iSoftware Version 2.28 or aboveGARMIN International, Inc., 1200 E 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, U.S.A.Tel: 913/397.8200 Fax: 913/39

20Main PagesSetup Map— allows you to configure the map display to your preferences, including map detail,map orientation, automatic zooming, latitude/

Main Pages21To change a map setup feature:1. Display the Map Page Options (see page 19), then highlight ‘Setup Map’ and press ENTER.2.To change the ma

22Main Pages7. For airports, runway labels, VORs, NDBs, intersections, active route waypoints, user waypoints, rivers/lakes, cities/towns, railroads,

Main Pages23Additional descriptions of map settings:• Active Route lines are lines drawn connecting the waypoints in the currently active route.• Acti

24Main Pages{Map Page Options, continued from pages 19-20}Full Screen Map— selects a full-screen map display, without data fields along the right-hand

Main Pages25Show Next Street (Land Mode only)— displays a banner at the top of the map, which indicates thenext street ahead, next interstate exit, th

26Main PagesThe HSI Page appears only when the GPSMAP 295 is in Aviation Mode (see page 6). The graphicHSI depicts the desired course to the destinati

Main Pages27Many features of the GPSMAP 295 are menu driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu,allowing you to custom tailor the correspondin

28Main PagesSet OBS and Hold— allows you to manually define the course to your destination waypoint. Onceselected, the GPSMAP 295 will use the OBS cou

Main Pages29Set Bug Indicator— allows you to define the use of the bug indicator, which appears in magentaalong the outside edge of the rotating compa

4IntroductionThank you for purchasing the GARMIN GPSMAP 295—the result of our continuing effort to provide quality, user-friendly navigation systems f

30Main PagesShow Map— selects a split-screen HSI display, with a map along the right-hand side.2 Big-Number Fields— selects an HSI display with two la

Main Pages31The RMI Page appears only when the GPSMAP 295 is in Land Mode (see page 6). The graphic RMIindicates bearing to the destination waypoint (

32Main PagesThe last page appearing in the main sequence is the Active Route Page. Whenever you haveactivated a route, GOTO or TracBack, the Active Ro

Main Pages33To review database information for a waypoint in the active route:1. With the Active Route Page displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highli

34Main PagesTo skip ahead and bypass a waypoint(s) in the active route:1. With the Active Route Page displayed, use the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight the

Main Pages35Deactivate— cancels navigation of the route you are currently using.Re-evaluate— reactivates the current route and selects the route leg c

36Main PagesRemove Approach— removes the approach waypoints from a GOTO or route, replacing themwith the corresponding airport waypoint (which is norm

Main Pages37The units of measure for fuel flow (gallons or liters) are not included on the GPSMAP 295,since they are not required for calculations. Ke

38Main PagesDelete Route— deactivates the currently active route and removes it from memory. Any user-created waypoints contained in the route will st

39 WPTThe GPSMAP 295 includes an internal Jeppesen® database, additional memory for up to 500 user-created waypoints and accepts optional memory c

Introduction5CAUTION: The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the government of theUnited States, which is solely responsible for its accur

40 WPTSelect the ‘AVIATION’ tab to view database information forairports, VORs, NDBs and intersections. Airports, VORs andNDBs may be selected by

41 WPTThe layout of the ‘AVIATION’ information page will change subtly based upon the type of waypointselected. The identifier will always appear

42 WPTAirport information is divided between the first four file tabs: ‘AVIATION’, ‘RUNWAY’, ‘COMM’and ‘APPROACH’. The following pages describe th

43 WPTRUNWAY— displays identifier, facility name, city, runway designations/layout, runway surface(s),runway length(s), runway width(s), runway li

44 WPTCOMM— displays identifier and list of available frequencies. When a frequency type is followed byan asterisk (*), that frequency has usage r

45 WPTAPPROACH— displays the final course segment and waypoints for each published approach to theselected airport. Only one approach is shown at

46 WPTOn the ‘APPROACH’ information page, the on-screen ‘GOTO’ and ‘OK’ buttons which wouldnormally appear on the other waypoint information pages

47 WPTUser waypoint information is provided on the fifth file tab of the waypoint information pages.To display user waypoint information:1. Press

48 WPTTo create a new waypoint by referencing an existing airport, navaid or waypoint:1.Display the existing waypoint you will use as a reference

49 WPTTo select an existing user-created waypoint as a GOTO destination:1. Display the user waypoint information by following the steps on page 47

6IntroductionivThe GPSMAP 295 complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devicesFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits ar

50 WPTThe remaining five tabs on the waypoint information pages use a combination of internally-storeddata and optional MapSource data when instal

51 WPTEXIT— displays an interstate highway (by name) and a list of exits on that highway. The list caninclude all exits or just those with desired

52 WPTPOI— allows you to search the optional MapSource data for points of interest, including restaurants,lodging, attractions, entertainment, sho

53 WPTTo select and view points of interest information (and select a destination):1.Press D WPT to display the waypoint informationpages.2.Use

54 WPTADDRESS— allows you to search for a particular address within the optional MapSource data.To search for specific address and/or select an ad

55 WPTCROSSROAD— allows you to search for a particular street intersection within the optionalMapSource data.To search for a specific street inter

56 WPTEach waypoint information page includes options (available by pressing the MENU key) to add theselected airport, navaid, user waypoint, city

57 WPTBy highlighting any waypoint on the favorites list and pressing ENTER, a pop-up window willprovide options for reviewing, removing, changing

58MARKIn addition to its use for data entry, the ENTER key serves a secondary function which allows youto capture your present position and save it as

59NRSTThe GPSMAP 295’s NRST key provides detailed information on the nine nearest airports, VORs,NDBs, intersections and user waypoints within 200 mil

Introduction7Limited WarrantyThis GARMIN product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the date of purcha

60NRSTTo view database information for a nearby waypoint,highlight the desired waypoint on the list and press ENTER.To select a nearby waypoint as you

61NRSTFrom the nearest airport list, an options window allows you to filter out airports that don’t meet adefined criteria. This allows you to weed ou

62NRSTThe Nearest Pages list up to five nearest flight service station (FSS) and air route traffic controlcenter (ARTCC) points of communication. The

63NRSTFrom the Nearest Pages you can display additional airspace information as well, such as floor andceiling limits or communication frequency(s).To

64NRSTWith optional MapSource MetroGuide CD-ROM data and a cartridge, your GPSMAP 295 canprovide a wealth of restaurant, lodging, entertainment and sh

65ROUTEPressing the GPSMAP 295’s ROUTE key will display a Route List. The Route List lists the names ofany routes currently stored in memory, the avai

66ROUTEUse the ROCKER KEYPAD to highlight a route on theRoute List, then press MENU to display the Route ListOptions.Select ‘Activate’ to use a route

67ROUTECopy— copies the highlighted route to another route memory location. The copied route will havethe same name as the original route, followed by

68ROUTEThe Route Plan Page is displayed by highlighting any route on the Route List and pressing ENTER.By default, the Route Plan Page shows the waypo

69ROUTETo enter a ground speed (for trip time/fuel calculations):1. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the Route Plan Page for a saved r

8IntroductionThe index below will help you quickly find some of the main features of your GPSMAP 295 andthe accompanying procedure steps that guide yo

70ROUTETo replace a route waypoint with another waypoint (or insert a new waypoint):1. Follow the steps on the previous page to display the Route Plan

71ROUTEActivate— selects the route and begins navigation guidance along the closest leg.Invert— reverses the sequence of waypoints in the route.To act

72ROUTERemove Approach— removes the approach waypoints from the route, replacing them with thecorresponding airport waypoint (which is normally the ce

73ROUTEDelete Route— removes the selected route from memory. Any user-created waypoints contained inthe route will still appear in memory, but not as

74ROUTEChange Fields— allows you to choose the data types displayed on three user-selectable data fieldcolumns adjacent to the route waypoint name(s).

75MENUFrom any page, press the GPSMAP 295’s MENU key twice to display the Main Menu. The MainMenu provides access to configuration settings, timers, v

76MENUSelect the ‘SYSTEM’ tab to select between Aviation Modeand Land Mode. To change this setting, select the USAGEMODE field, press ENTER and select

77MENUThe ‘UNITS’ file tab provides the following settings:• DISTANCE, SPEED—selects units of measure for distance and speed readouts; available units

78MENUThe ‘TIMERS’ file tab provides the following settings/information:• USER TIMER—lets you select a count up or count down timer. For a count down

79MENUThe ‘VNAV’ file tab provide settings for the vertical navigation feature. These settings create a three-dimensional profile which guides you fro

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80MENUThe following ‘VNAV’ settings are available.• TARGET ALTITUDE—defines the altitude you want to be at when you reach your targetlocation. Specifi

81MENUTo enable/disable VNAV messages:1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu, then use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select ‘VNAV’.2. Use the ROCKER KEYP

82MENUThe ‘TRACK LOG’ tab provides the following settings/information:• RECORDING—allows you to enable/disable track log recording.• PERCENTAGE FULL (

83MENUAirspace alarms are designed to provide message alerts in several stages, depending on whether youare projected to enter an airspace or are just

84MENUThe ‘AIRSPACE’ tab provides the following settings:• CLASS B, CTA—enable/disable alarm for Class B or CTA (ICAO control areas) airspace.• CLASS

85MENUThe ‘ALARMS’ file tab provides the following settings:• APPROACH ALARM—provides an alarm message within a set time or distance from the firstway

86MENUThe ‘E6B’ file tab provides the following settings:• INDICATED ALTITUDE—required entry for density altitude/true airspeed calculation. Usealtitu

87MENUTo calculate density altitude and true airspeed:1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu, then use the ROCKER KEYPAD to select ‘E6B’.2. Use

88MENUThe ‘INTERFACE’ file tab provides the following input/output settings:• Aviation In—the proprietary format used for connection to a GARMIN panel

89A dash mounting bracket is included in the GPSMAP 295 package, allowing you install the unit atthe best viewing location. At the end of your trip, t