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SETTING UP AND USING SONAR
This section covers the additional sonar options for the GPSMAP
296 when used in conjunction with a GSD 20 Sounder Module.
Read the GSD 20 Installation Instructions to properly install the
sounder module. When you turn on your GPSMAP 296, the GSD 20
automatically turns on.
NOTE: You MUST have a GSD 20 installed and connected to
your GPSMAP 296 to use the sonar features.
The Sonar Page is added to the end of the page sequence when you
are in Marine Mode. To view the Sonar Page, press PAGE or QUIT
repeatedly until it is shown.
Showing Sonar on the Map Page
You can change the layout of the Map Page to show a split screen to
show the sonar and Map Page. You must be in Marine Mode to use
the sonar feature.
To show the Sonar Page on the Map Page:
1. Press and hold PAGE. Highlight Marine, and press ENTER.
2. Press PAGE or QUIT to show the Map Page.
3. Press
MENU. Use the ROCKER to highlight Set up Page
Layout, and press ENTER.
4. Highlight Map with Sonar, and press ENTER.
Map Page with Split Screen
To resize the Map Page sonar split screen:
1. After displaying the Sonar and Map Page together in the split
screen, as described in the previous steps, press MENU.
2. Highlight Size Split, and press ENTER.
3. Use the ROCKER to move the vertical double-arrow right or
left until the screen is divided how you want it.
4. Press ENTER to complete the size split.
5. To stop resizing the screen, simply press QUIT. You can also
press MENU, highlight Stop Resizing, and press ENTER to
stop resizing the screen and retain the previous split setting.
120 GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide
SETTING UP AND USING SONAR > SHOWING SONAR ON THE MAP PAGE