Try a hard reset
I had the same problem with my 296. The following directions for a hard reset comes from the Garmin web site. I had to do this a ocuple of times before it worked properly.
The date and time being incorrect can be the result of several different issues, (ie, old almanac information, out of date software, corrupt software, and low clock battery).
If the GPS has not been used and allowed to acquire satellites within the last three weeks then follow these steps:
1. Plug the GPS into a wall outlet with the unit on and allow it to charge for eight hours
2. Perform a satellite reset: Start with the GPS off, a good antenna, and a clear view of the sky. Press and hold the ?Out? button then turn the GPS on using the ?Power? button. Continue to hold the ?Out? button until the ?I Agree? message appears on the GPS. Release the ?Out? button and allow the GPS to acquire satellites for at least 15 minutes.
If the GPS is used on a regular basis but continues to show the incorrect date and time after power on then follow these steps:
1. Update the operating software to the latest version through
www.garmin.com
2. Plug the GPS into a wall outlet with the unit on and allow it to charge for eight hours
3. Perform a reset: Start with the GPS off, a good antenna, and a clear view of the sky. Press and hold the ?Quit? button then turn the GPS on using the ?Power? button. Continue to hold the ?Quit? button until you see a message on the screen about deleting user information. (If you have not backed up the user information and want to do so you will need to download this information prior to completing this reset as the reset will delete user information.) Release the ?Quit? button and highlight the ?Yes? and press the ?Enter? button.
If the unit continues to have the incorrect date and time after these steps then contact Garmin Aviation Technical Support at 1-866-739-5687, M-F, 7-7, CST.
Last modified on: 12/30/2008
