Alerts
If you are on another page of the GPSMAP 296 unit, Terrain,
Obstacle, and Descent Rate Alerts show in the lower left-hand
corner to inform you of the situation. The alert remains on the screen
until the flight path has cleared the obstacle or terrain, or until you
press QUIT.
Obstacle Warning
Shown on the Panel Page
Additional Terrain Page Options
Access the Terrain Page options menu by pressing MENU while
you are on the Terrain Page.
Terrain Page Options Menu
• Press ENTER to quickly declutter the map, just as you would
on the Map Page. See page 32.
• To quickly disable alerts, highlight Disable Alerts
and press
ENTER. Repeat to enable alerts again.
• You can pan the map and zoom in and out using the same
techniques you use on the Map Page. See page 29.
• You can change the layout of the Terrain Page. Refer to
page 36. Also, refer to the “Appendix,” page 148, for
information about the data fields.
GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide 37
AVIATION MODE PAGES > TERRAIN PAGE