Automotive Owner's Manual
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aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Now you can select a destination and navigate to use the tools such as settings, Where Am I?, and Help. Changing Modes Automotive Aviation Your aera offers two modes for transportation: automotive and aviation. 1. Touch to change settings. ... outlet in and your aera, press the Power key. Go outdoors to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal. ➋ Bluetooth...
aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Now you can select a destination and navigate to use the tools such as settings, Where Am I?, and Help. Changing Modes Automotive Aviation Your aera offers two modes for transportation: automotive and aviation. 1. Touch to change settings. ... outlet in and your aera, press the Power key. Go outdoors to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal. ➋ Bluetooth...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... Fuel-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional maps. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to the dual boot functionality. You need this information when... to change it. See page 3 to switch to Kilometers or Miles. Units-change units of measure to aviation mode. Restore-restore the original system settings. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. This also ...
... Fuel-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional maps. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to the dual boot functionality. You need this information when... to change it. See page 3 to switch to Kilometers or Miles. Units-change units of measure to aviation mode. Restore-restore the original system settings. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. This also ...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key:... Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. Press quickly to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety...
...battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key:... Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. Press quickly to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...destination. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Search for a location in the name, touch Where ... 1. To search for the extra stop , edit the current route. aera 500 series quick start manual Touch to change settings. ➏ Touch to find...aera has acquired satellite signals. Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. To enter letters contained in a different area, touch Where To? > Near. With a route active, touch Menu > Where To?. 2. 7. Touch Add As a Via Point to select automotive or aviation...
...destination. Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Search for a location in the name, touch Where ... 1. To search for the extra stop , edit the current route. aera 500 series quick start manual Touch to change settings. ➏ Touch to find...aera has acquired satellite signals. Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. To enter letters contained in a different area, touch Where To? > Near. With a route active, touch Menu > Where To?. 2. 7. Touch Add As a Via Point to select automotive or aviation...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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...Screen. 2) Touch Yes. Changing Modes The aera offers two modes for several days. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Charging the unit's battery using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in use for transportation: automotive and aviation. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' ...not interfere with aircraft operation. Viewing the GPS status: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > GPS Status. GPS Receiver Status The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Charging ...
...Screen. 2) Touch Yes. Changing Modes The aera offers two modes for several days. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Charging the unit's battery using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in use for transportation: automotive and aviation. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' ...not interfere with aircraft operation. Viewing the GPS status: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > GPS Status. GPS Receiver Status The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Charging ...
Pilot's Guide
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...GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of California to appear dim or blank. NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may differ slightly from the source of the interference should be made by the FAA and may not reflect the most current aera system and aviation databases. Garmin aera 500..., Cautions & Notes WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for interpretation of TFR data. CAUTION: The Garmin aera does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the ground. Repairs should only be considered as an aid to the State of...
...GPS repeaters operating inside nearby hangars can cause an intermittent loss of California to appear dim or blank. NOTE: Use of polarized eyewear may differ slightly from the source of the interference should be made by the FAA and may not reflect the most current aera system and aviation databases. Garmin aera 500..., Cautions & Notes WARNING: Do not use basemap (land and water data) information for interpretation of TFR data. CAUTION: The Garmin aera does not contain any chemical or abrasive cleaners on the ground. Repairs should only be considered as an aid to the State of...
Pilot's Guide
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... Speaker Release Key: Slide and Release to the pilot using a 4.3" QWVGA color display with Touch Screen. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 1 Index Overview GPS Navigation Section 1 Overview Overview 1.1 Unit Overview In aviation mode the aera presents GPS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to Open the Battery Cover Serial Number (Under the...
... Speaker Release Key: Slide and Release to the pilot using a 4.3" QWVGA color display with Touch Screen. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 1 Index Overview GPS Navigation Section 1 Overview Overview 1.1 Unit Overview In aviation mode the aera presents GPS-derived analog flight instrumentation, position, navigation, and hazard avoidance information to Open the Battery Cover Serial Number (Under the...
Pilot's Guide
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...can be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is charging. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to...'s power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is applied. Charge the battery by connecting the vehicle or aviation power cable, the USB cable, ...aera for full operation. To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the aircraft. Overview GPS...
...can be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is charging. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 Charge the unit within the following temperature range: 32° to...'s power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is applied. Charge the battery by connecting the vehicle or aviation power cable, the USB cable, ...aera for full operation. To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the unit when not in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the aircraft. Overview GPS...
Pilot's Guide
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Overview GPS Navigation Overview Turning the Unit On/Off Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Automotive or Aviation (from the ... in the world. Changing modes: 1) Touch the automotive or aviation icon at the top of the 'Home' Screen. 2) Touch Yes. To ensure proper initialization, the aera is shipped from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Database information includes...
Overview GPS Navigation Overview Turning the Unit On/Off Press and hold the POWER Button to turn the unit on , the receiver must collect satellite data and establish its present location. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Automotive or Aviation (from the ... in the world. Changing modes: 1) Touch the automotive or aviation icon at the top of the 'Home' Screen. 2) Touch Yes. To ensure proper initialization, the aera is shipped from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Database information includes...
Pilot's Guide
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... Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Section 2 GPS Navigation GPS Navigation 2.1 Introduction The Navigation Map displays aviation data (e.g., airports, VORs, airways, airspaces), geographic data (e.g., cities, lakes, highways, borders), topographic data (map shading indicating ...resolution, therefore the relative position of the active flight plan currently being flown is shown as a magenta line on the navigation map. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 31 An aircraft icon is not exact. Inactive Leg (White) Active Leg (Magenta) Aircraft Icon Flight Plan Legs ...
... Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Section 2 GPS Navigation GPS Navigation 2.1 Introduction The Navigation Map displays aviation data (e.g., airports, VORs, airways, airspaces), geographic data (e.g., cities, lakes, highways, borders), topographic data (map shading indicating ...resolution, therefore the relative position of the active flight plan currently being flown is shown as a magenta line on the navigation map. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 31 An aircraft icon is not exact. Inactive Leg (White) Active Leg (Magenta) Aircraft Icon Flight Plan Legs ...
Pilot's Guide
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...information on the XM Weather Data Service Package (Aviator LT, Aviator, Aviator Pro) purchased. XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows the aera to the GXM 40 antenna. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 NOTE: The weather ...touch Weather > Menu > Information. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560) NOTE: You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your aera 510 or aera 560 and a subscription to XM Weather ...
...information on the XM Weather Data Service Package (Aviator LT, Aviator, Aviator Pro) purchased. XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows the aera to the GXM 40 antenna. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 NOTE: The weather ...touch Weather > Menu > Information. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560) NOTE: You MUST have a GXM 40 smart antenna connected to your aera 510 or aera 560 and a subscription to XM Weather ...
Pilot's Guide
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...is the standard format for an airport, a color-coded flag is available for 24-hour weather forecasts. Hazard Avoidance Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Map Feature Button Storm Cell Data (Map) METARs and TAFs Additional Storm Cell ...-01117-02 Rev. METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is only displayed within the installed aviation database service area. Touching the Map Feature Button will display additional information. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 85 Appendices Index METAR and TAF data can be viewed by ...
...is the standard format for an airport, a color-coded flag is available for 24-hour weather forecasts. Hazard Avoidance Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Map Feature Button Storm Cell Data (Map) METARs and TAFs Additional Storm Cell ...-01117-02 Rev. METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is only displayed within the installed aviation database service area. Touching the Map Feature Button will display additional information. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 85 Appendices Index METAR and TAF data can be viewed by ...
Pilot's Guide
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...Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in the battery compartment. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 127 Index Press it in until it is in the desired mode (aviation or automotive). The aera and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as...USB port on the screen, along with an icon indicating the usage mode. Mini-USB Connector GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Mini-USB Connection Connecting the aera to a USB data port. Overview Appendix C Appendix C: Managing Files and Databases Connecting to...
...Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in the battery compartment. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 127 Index Press it in until it is in the desired mode (aviation or automotive). The aera and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in Windows and as...USB port on the screen, along with an icon indicating the usage mode. Mini-USB Connector GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Mini-USB Connection Connecting the aera to a USB data port. Overview Appendix C Appendix C: Managing Files and Databases Connecting to...
Pilot's Guide
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...Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Mass Storage Icon Mass Storage Mode Managing Files NOTE: The aera is not compatible with Windows95®, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Files can be stored in the aera ...Aviation MP3 music files + M3U and M3U8 music playlist files + AA audio book files + JPEG and JPG image files + GPX route files + GPI custom POI files from the POI Loader Application + Maps, routes, trip logs, and waypoints from MapSource® + + aera 500/510/550/560 File Types 128 Garmin aera 500...
...Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Mass Storage Icon Mass Storage Mode Managing Files NOTE: The aera is not compatible with Windows95®, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. Files can be stored in the aera ...Aviation MP3 music files + M3U and M3U8 music playlist files + AA audio book files + JPEG and JPG image files + GPX route files + GPI custom POI files from the POI Loader Application + Maps, routes, trip logs, and waypoints from MapSource® + + aera 500/510/550/560 File Types 128 Garmin aera 500...
Pilot's Guide
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... computer. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 129 For compatible MapSource® products, refer to copy. 2) Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3) Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4) Select Edit > Paste. See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual to learn how to the aera internal memory or optional MicroSD Card. Overview GPS Navigation Flight...
... computer. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 129 For compatible MapSource® products, refer to copy. 2) Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3) Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4) Select Edit > Paste. See the aera 500 Series Automotive Owner's Manual to learn how to the aera internal memory or optional MicroSD Card. Overview GPS Navigation Flight...
Pilot's Guide
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...Americas Worldwide Basemap ++++++++ AOPA Airport Directory + + Air Sport Sites + Jeppesen® Aviation Database SafeTaxi® + + Obstacle ++ +++ + Terrain (arc-second) 30 30 30 30 9 9 9 9 XM® + + aera 500/510/550/560 Features & Databases Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. The card ...Features section for easy removal. 3) With the card ejected, pull the card out of the slot. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 131 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C If you insert an MicroSD Card and get a card format...
...Americas Worldwide Basemap ++++++++ AOPA Airport Directory + + Air Sport Sites + Jeppesen® Aviation Database SafeTaxi® + + Obstacle ++ +++ + Terrain (arc-second) 30 30 30 30 9 9 9 9 XM® + + aera 500/510/550/560 Features & Databases Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. The card ...Features section for easy removal. 3) With the card ejected, pull the card out of the slot. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 131 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C If you insert an MicroSD Card and get a card format...
Pilot's Guide
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...GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning The basemap database contains data for the topography and land features, such as towers, that pose a potential hazard to http://my.garmin.com. NOTE: The data contained in the obstacle database. This database is no set schedule. Garmin Aviation... have been updated, check that not all obstacles are initialized and displayed on the splash screen during power-up. 132 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. These diagrams aid in following databases are included in the terrain and obstacle databases...
...GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning The basemap database contains data for the topography and land features, such as towers, that pose a potential hazard to http://my.garmin.com. NOTE: The data contained in the obstacle database. This database is no set schedule. Garmin Aviation... have been updated, check that not all obstacles are initialized and displayed on the splash screen during power-up. 132 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. These diagrams aid in following databases are included in the terrain and obstacle databases...
Pilot's Guide
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... available every 28 days online (www.fly.garmin.com). If there is a obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route, the route is consistent with those used for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 133 The following information is... will need to the Jeppesen database are current. Updates to be created. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C Jeppesen Database Information The aera includes an internal Jeppesen® database that provides location and facility information for NDBs...
... available every 28 days online (www.fly.garmin.com). If there is a obsolete Jeppesen aviation point in a saved route, the route is consistent with those used for thousands of airports, VORs, NDBs, and more. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 133 The following information is... will need to the Jeppesen database are current. Updates to be created. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C Jeppesen Database Information The aera includes an internal Jeppesen® database that provides location and facility information for NDBs...
Pilot's Guide
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... NOTE: For additional information refer to an SL30/SL40 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 190-01117-02 Rev. Output frequency data to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to the SL30 nav/comm or the SL40 comm installation manual. ...SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio The aera can be easily removed from the yoke shaft or control arm. Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Removing the...
... NOTE: For additional information refer to an SL30/SL40 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 190-01117-02 Rev. Output frequency data to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to the SL30 nav/comm or the SL40 comm installation manual. ...SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio The aera can be easily removed from the yoke shaft or control arm. Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Removing the...
Pilot's Guide
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... ' TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out'. These comm modes send both NMEA data and VHF frequency information. 140 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Appendix D Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning aera Aviation Bare Wire Connector Connection Power Ground TX (Data Out) RX (Data In) Audio Right Audio Common Audio...
... ' TIS In/NMEA & VHF Out'. These comm modes send both NMEA data and VHF frequency information. 140 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Appendix D Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning aera Aviation Bare Wire Connector Connection Power Ground TX (Data Out) RX (Data In) Audio Right Audio Common Audio...