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GPSMAP 695/696 (SD card) software version 6.70
as of May 10, 2013
View installation instructions and system requirements
Change History
Changes made from version 6.60 to 6.70:
- Corrected issue when connected to Zaon traffic device that caused 'Traffic Not Available' message to be repeated.
- Restored support for Cross Track Error display to allow auto units to display values in feet or meters when CDI scale is manually set to smallest value.
Changes made from version 6.50 to 6.60:
- General improvements to increase system stability and performance.
Changes made from version 6.40 to 6.50:
- Improve VHF output serial format processing.
- Correct intermittent problem that could cause nearest city search to fail.
- General improvements to system operation.
Changes made from version 6.30 to 6.40:
- Correct problem that prevented connection with flyGarmin.com
Changes made from version 6.20 to 6.30:
- Improve error detection when processing weather data.
- Improve target label placement on the traffic page.
- Includes GDL39 v2.51 software (webupdater deliverable).
- General improvements to system operation and performance.
Changes made from version 6.10 to 6.20:
- Added Target Trend display to Traffic page.
- Added individual settings for traffic target symbols and labels to Map Setup page.
- Added ability to configure additional interface formats for GDL 39 pass-through serial port.
- Improved NMEA data output from GDL 39 pass-through serial port.
- General improvements to system operation.
- Includes GDL 39 system software version 2.40.
Changes made from version 6.00 to 6.10:
- Improved timing of NMEA output data.
- Improved processing of FIS-B weather data.
- Improved display of channel category on XM Audio page.
- General improvements to system operation.
Changes made from version 5.00 to 6.00:
- Add ADS-B traffic and FIS-B weather data from GDL 39 datalink receiver support.
- Add new low-cost U.S. VFR navigation database support.
- General improvements to system operation and performance.
Changes made from version 4.90 to 5.00:
- Correct Disclaimer page database expiration date information.
- Correct missing 'Mark' waypoint operation (695 units only).
Changes made from version 4.80 to 4.90:
- Added configurable data fields to display current climb gradient in percent or altitude gain per nautical mile.
- Added runway number labels to runway extension lines on map.
- Added Map Setup page items for adjusting visibility of water labels, park and land cover areas, runway numbers, and runway extension lines.
- Added separate control for speed and distance units.
- Added custom waypoint symbols support.
- Changed screenshot utility to be activated when Menu key is pressed and held.
- Changed XTK data fields display to more closely resemble G3X presentation.
- General improvements to system operation.
Changes made from version 4.70 to 4.80:
- No changes have any effect on XM subscription.
- Add display setup option to Show/Hide aircraft position on maps and charts per FAA AC120-76A.
- Improved TFR map display processing (696 units only).
- Improved Descent to Five Hundred Feet callout event processing.
Changes made from version 4.60 to 4.70:
Changes made from version 4.50 to 4.60:
- Corrected shutdown during update process.
Changes made from version 4.40 to 4.50:
- Added AC-U-KWIK airport FBO data support.
- Improved SIGMET processing.
- Improved Flight Plan data to SD card processing.
Installation Instructions
- Download the self-extracting update file onto your hard drive.
- Insert an SD card with at least 20 MB of free space into your card reader.
- Open the self-extracting update file and follow the instructions provided by the installer application. You will be prompted to specify the drive letter of the SD card you wish to use for the update.
- Apply power to your unit.
- Insert the SD card containing the software update. You will be prompted to confirm before the update is installed.
- During the software update, the display will indicate 'Loading'. Do not remove power during the update process.
- When the update is completed, the display will reset itself and turn on normally.
system requirements
- IBM-compatible PC running Windows XP or later operating system and an available SD card reader.
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