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GPSMAP 695/696 (Microsoft Windows - SD card) software version 7.80

as of May 16, 2019

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Change History

Changes made from version 7.70 to 7.80:

Add support for hectopascal pressure units
Improve map performance
Improve weather data processing
Improve track log export
Improve update process when changing database regions
Update geomagnetic reference tables
Fix potentially incorrect date
General improvements to system operation
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.81

Changes made from version 7.60 to 7.70:

Improve NEXRAD image placement on track up map display.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.

Changes made from version 7.50 to 7.60:

Clarify database feature unlock error message.
Improve SXM TFR data processing.
Improve FIS-B NOTAM processing.
Improve flight plan FPL file import processing.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.80.

Changes made from version 7.40 to 7.50:

Improve FliteChart review processing for airports with a high chart count.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.80.

Changes made from version 7.30 to 7.40:

Add display of user waypoint comment text.
Add aviation points to Recent used list when reviewing.
Add display of SXM Composite Reflectivity radar data (GXM 42 only).
Improve ability to highlight Class E airspace on the map.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.70.

Changes made from version 7.20 to 7.30:

Add support for high-resolution SXM TFR data.
General improvements to system operation.

Changes made from version 7.10 to 7.20:

Improve SiriusXM METAR processing.
Correct GDL 39 pass-through tuning support for VHF Out formats.
Correct rounding issue when sending some frequencies to VHF radio.
General improvements to system operation.
Includes update to GDL 39 software version 4.40.

Changes made from version 7.00 to 7.10:

Add GXM42 SiriusXM receiver support.
Improve GPX file import support.
General improvements to system operation and performance.
Includes GDL 39 software version 4.10.

Changes made from version 6.90 to 7.00:

Add support for GPX data file import for saved tracks and user waypoints.

Changes made from version 6.80 to 6.90:

Correct serial data format selection at power up.

Changes made from version 6.70 to 6.80:

Update VHF-out serial data format to support the GTR 200 COM Radio.
General improvements to system operation.

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:

Improved TFR display.

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 a FAT32-formatted SD card with sufficient 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 2000 or later operating system and an available SD card reader.