
GETTING STARTED > UNIT OVERVIEW
GETTING STARTEDUnit OverviewThe GPSMAP 296 is an
GPS antenna
with backlighting
Backlit keypad for easy nighttime operation
Detachable GPS antenna collapses for storage. Be sure the antenna is up (as shown here) to receive satellite signals. Refer to the Appendix, page 137, for instructions on removing the antenna.
External power connector under weather cap
USB connector under
weather cap
Battery pack. Press tab down to
remove battery pack for replacement,
if necessary. See the “Warning”
section on page iv for more
information about the
battery pack.
Slot for optional | Serial |
data card | number |
GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide | 1 |