APPENDIX > OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Optional Accessories

In addition to the standard accessories included with your GPSMAP 296, the optional accessories are designed to enhance the operation of the GPSMAP 296.

To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories, contact your Garmin Dealer, Garmin Product Support in the U.S.A. at 800/800.1020, or Garmin Europe at 44/0870.8501241.

WARNING: Garmin accessories have been designed and specifically 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 296 and void the warranty.

Auto Navigation Kit—Provides the parts and map data to use the GPSMAP 296 in an automobile.

GA 29, GA 29F, and GA 26C Antennas—Garmin remote antennas.

Non-Skid Friction Mount—Portable vehicle mount, no installation required.

Permanent and Temporary Adhesive Disks—Adhesive disks for using the unit in a vehicle.

External Speaker with 12/24-Volt Adapter Cable—Allows the unit to operate from the vehicle’s power system through the cigarette lighter adapter. Provides a speaker for vocal prompts.

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 296 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 296 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 296, including City Select, BlueChart, Fishing Hot Spots, and Topo.

Pre-Programmed Data Cards—Data cards pre-programmed with either Garmin BlueChart or Fishing Hot Spots map data.

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