Automotive Owner's Manual
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... the Proximity Points Settings...32 Restoring All Settings 32 Clearing User Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34... Information 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting 40 Index 42 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction iii
... the Proximity Points Settings...32 Restoring All Settings 32 Clearing User Data 32 Appendix 33 Resetting the aera 33 Calibrating the Screen 33 Locking Your aera 33 nüMaps Guarantee 33 Additional Maps 33 Updating the Software 34 Extras and Optional Accessories 34... Information 35 Maximizing the Battery Life 35 Changing the Fuse 36 About GPS Satellite Signals 36 Removing the aera and Mount 36 Caring for Your aera 37 Registering Your aera 37 Software License Agreement 38 Specifications 39 Troubleshooting 40 Index 42 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Introduction iii
Automotive Owner's Manual
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aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS antenna Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under the battery) Press quickly to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather ... and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started Power button: Press and hold to turn the aera on/off.
aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS antenna Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under the battery) Press quickly to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather ... and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started Power button: Press and hold to turn the aera on/off.
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Touch Yes. Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. Acquiring satellite signals may... it is plugged in your vehicle is green, the aera has acquired satellite signals. 7. Configuring Your aera Your unit should turn on -screen instructions. The bars indicate GPS signal. Changing Modes Automotive Aviation Your aera offers two modes for transportation: automotive and aviation. 1....
...to adjust the volume. ➓ Touch to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. Touch Yes. Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. Acquiring satellite signals may... it is plugged in your vehicle is green, the aera has acquired satellite signals. 7. Configuring Your aera Your unit should turn on -screen instructions. The bars indicate GPS signal. Changing Modes Automotive Aviation Your aera offers two modes for transportation: automotive and aviation. 1....
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... traffic depending upon the traffic receiver connected to an external power source. • The traffic receiver and the aera must be connected to your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. Severity Color Code Color Green Yellow Red ... receiver must be connected to the aera. • The traffic receiver and the aera must be in the upper-left corner of the traffic receiver. NOTE: Garmin is heavily congested or stopped. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual See page iv.
... traffic depending upon the traffic receiver connected to an external power source. • The traffic receiver and the aera must be connected to your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. Severity Color Code Color Green Yellow Red ... receiver must be connected to the aera. • The traffic receiver and the aera must be in the upper-left corner of the traffic receiver. NOTE: Garmin is heavily congested or stopped. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual See page iv.
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...the software version number, the unit ID number, and the audio version number for calculating your aera. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to the dual boot functionality. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > ...GPS mode and simulate navigation. Route Preference-select a preference for your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual...
...the software version number, the unit ID number, and the audio version number for calculating your aera. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to the dual boot functionality. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > ...GPS mode and simulate navigation. Route Preference-select a preference for your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... antenna. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. To delete the Custom POIs from your aera, connect your aera to replace the battery in the aera, use the Travel Guide, insert the memory card into your aera. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your...
... antenna. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. To delete the Custom POIs from your aera, connect your aera to replace the battery in the aera, use the Travel Guide, insert the memory card into your aera. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...aera and Mount To remove the aera from tall obstructions to replace the fuse located at the tip of the automotive adapter. 1. To remove the cradle from the friction mount, turn red or clear . NOTE: Reconnecting the cradle to www.garmin...Screw on the mount. When it . 2. For more information about GPS, go to the friction mount requires significant force. Apply pressure until the...aera. Unscrew the round end piece, and remove it loses satellite signals, the bars turn the cradle to navigate. Press the ball firmly into the socket. 36 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual...
...aera and Mount To remove the aera from tall obstructions to replace the fuse located at the tip of the automotive adapter. 1. To remove the cradle from the friction mount, turn red or clear . NOTE: Reconnecting the cradle to www.garmin...Screw on the mount. When it . 2. For more information about GPS, go to the friction mount requires significant force. Apply pressure until the...aera. Unscrew the round end piece, and remove it loses satellite signals, the bars turn the cradle to navigate. Press the ball firmly into the socket. 36 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...; D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max. Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: DC vehicle power ...: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: Battery life: up to 45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable memory card. Data ...
...; D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max. Computer interface: USB mass storage, plug-and-play Headphone jack: Standard 3.5 mm Charge time: Approximately 4 hours Power input: DC vehicle power ...: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm: Battery life: up to 45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable memory card. Data ...
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... Home 7 GPS about GPS 36 off/on 28 H hands-free phone features 13-15 headphone jack 39 headset 20 Help 23 Home location 7 phone number 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U... the max speed 12 the trip data 12 routes adding a stop 5 custom 9-10 detour 5 editing 9 following 5 importing 25 off road 29 preferences 28 simulating 28 Garmin Lock 33 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Index G Garmin Lock 30, 33 geocaching 10 globe view 10 Go!
... Home 7 GPS about GPS 36 off/on 28 H hands-free phone features 13-15 headphone jack 39 headset 20 Help 23 Home location 7 phone number 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U... the max speed 12 the trip data 12 routes adding a stop 5 custom 9-10 detour 5 editing 9 following 5 importing 25 off road 29 preferences 28 simulating 28 Garmin Lock 33 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual 43 Index G Garmin Lock 30, 33 geocaching 10 globe view 10 Go!
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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... the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to open the battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and...
... the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to open the battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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Tilt the aera back until it . Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth® technology status. ➌ Touch to select automotive or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ...into place. 8. When one stop before your aera. Touch Go!. 4. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Select a destination, and touch Go!. Now you can select a destination and navigate to add this stop , edit the current route. 7. aera 500 series quick start manual Touch Where To? > Points of Interest 1....
Tilt the aera back until it . Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth® technology status. ➌ Touch to select automotive or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ...into place. 8. When one stop before your aera. Touch Go!. 4. The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Select a destination, and touch Go!. Now you can select a destination and navigate to add this stop , edit the current route. 7. aera 500 series quick start manual Touch Where To? > Points of Interest 1....
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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...Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays 11 Map Panning...11 Map Range...12 Map Overlays...12 Section 2 GPS Navigation 13 2.1 Flight Data...13 Data Fields...13 Numeric Flight Data...13 2.2 HSI/Panel...14 Changing the CDI Scale......14 Setting the Bug Indicator...14 Manually Setting a Course 14 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 15 Using the VNAV Feature...15 2.4 Waypoints...16 Nearest Information...24 3.6 Flight Plan Deletion 24 3.7 Approaches...25 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i
...Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays 11 Map Panning...11 Map Range...12 Map Overlays...12 Section 2 GPS Navigation 13 2.1 Flight Data...13 Data Fields...13 Numeric Flight Data...13 2.2 HSI/Panel...14 Changing the CDI Scale......14 Setting the Bug Indicator...14 Manually Setting a Course 14 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV 15 Using the VNAV Feature...15 2.4 Waypoints...16 Nearest Information...24 3.6 Flight Plan Deletion 24 3.7 Approaches...25 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... be set from the HSI/Panel option menu. Manually Setting a Course Use the 'Set OBS and Hold' menu option to manually set your course to Steer', or 'Off'). Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation 2.2 HSI/Panel Changing the CDI Scale The... Utilities Appendix Index 14 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Setting the Bug Indicator: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch HSI/Panel > Menu > Set Bug Indicator. 2) Touch the desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to the destination. Manually setting a course to...
... be set from the HSI/Panel option menu. Manually Setting a Course Use the 'Set OBS and Hold' menu option to manually set your course to Steer', or 'Off'). Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation 2.2 HSI/Panel Changing the CDI Scale The... Utilities Appendix Index 14 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Setting the Bug Indicator: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch HSI/Panel > Menu > Set Bug Indicator. 2) Touch the desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to the destination. Manually setting a course to...
Pilot's Guide
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...is subject to detect such an occurrence by the aera. The GPS system is solely responsible for all aspects of the aera Pilot's Guide documentation and the Pilot's Operating Handbook of the Garmin aera utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). WARNING:...at least 20 miles any discrepancies before continuing navigation. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Never use . Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by the aera can be learned on the ground. Warnings, Cautions & ...
...is subject to detect such an occurrence by the aera. The GPS system is solely responsible for all aspects of the aera Pilot's Guide documentation and the Pilot's Operating Handbook of the Garmin aera utilize GPS as a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID). WARNING:...at least 20 miles any discrepancies before continuing navigation. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Never use . Both the FAA Advisory Circular, Subject: Thunderstorms, and the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM) recommend avoiding "by the aera can be learned on the ground. Warnings, Cautions & ...
Pilot's Guide
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... 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 3 Turning the Unit On/Off...4 Changing Modes...4 GPS Receiver Status...5 1.3 Operation...7 Basic Navigation Controls...7 'Home' Screen...8 Selecting a Function...14 Scrolling...14 ... Section 2 GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Changing the CDI Scale...38 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 39 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot...
... 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 3 Turning the Unit On/Off...4 Changing Modes...4 GPS Receiver Status...5 1.3 Operation...7 Basic Navigation Controls...7 'Home' Screen...8 Selecting a Function...14 Scrolling...14 ... Section 2 GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Changing the CDI Scale...38 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 39 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot...
Pilot's Guide
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... Features Appendices Data Entry Alphanumeric data can save the pilot from having to enter all the characters of the identifier manually. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 15 Index Predetermined data options are available, touching the button will toggle the two data options).... the Up/Down Icons if necessary to confirm the entry without entering the rest of the identifier. Overview GPS Navigation Overview 1.4 Accessing System Functionality Option Menus The aera has a dedicated Menu Icon that displays a context-sensitive list of options for entering 'Flight Plan', '...
... Features Appendices Data Entry Alphanumeric data can save the pilot from having to enter all the characters of the identifier manually. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 15 Index Predetermined data options are available, touching the button will toggle the two data options).... the Up/Down Icons if necessary to confirm the entry without entering the rest of the identifier. Overview GPS Navigation Overview 1.4 Accessing System Functionality Option Menus The aera has a dedicated Menu Icon that displays a context-sensitive list of options for entering 'Flight Plan', '...
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HSI/Panel Option Menu Set OBS Radial Button Returning to enter the desired radial using the keypad and touch the OK Icon. Manually setting a course to the destination waypoint: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2)... when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation Manually Setting a Course Use the 'Set OBS and Hold' menu option to manually set your course to the destination. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 39
HSI/Panel Option Menu Set OBS Radial Button Returning to enter the desired radial using the keypad and touch the OK Icon. Manually setting a course to the destination waypoint: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2)... when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation Manually Setting a Course Use the 'Set OBS and Hold' menu option to manually set your course to the destination. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 39
Pilot's Guide
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...available) by pressing the Menu/ Icon. A Waypoints can manually enter the identifier or the aera will choose the most appropriate identifier based on the current... position and phase of flight. The pilot can be initiated by touching the desired tab. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS... Tab Option Menu Waypoint Information (Info Tab) Lat/Long Appendices Index 46 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Waypoints are predetermined geographical positions...
...available) by pressing the Menu/ Icon. A Waypoints can manually enter the identifier or the aera will choose the most appropriate identifier based on the current... position and phase of flight. The pilot can be initiated by touching the desired tab. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS... Tab Option Menu Waypoint Information (Info Tab) Lat/Long Appendices Index 46 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Waypoints are predetermined geographical positions...
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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 to the GXM 40 ...: The weather products displayed on the aera are dependant on activating XM Satellite Radio. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows the aera to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for activation. • Service Level-...
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 to the GXM 40 ...: The weather products displayed on the aera are dependant on activating XM Satellite Radio. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 79 XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that allows the aera to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for activation. • Service Level-...
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Radio ID GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Accessing the XM Radio ID Or: The Radio ID is the first channel listed in the 'All ... it to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for more information on channel '0'. XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that, when received by providing XM Satellite Radio with a coded ID (Radio ID). Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID (Channel '0') 110 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117...
Radio ID GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Accessing the XM Radio ID Or: The Radio ID is the first channel listed in the 'All ... it to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for more information on channel '0'. XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to send an activation signal that, when received by providing XM Satellite Radio with a coded ID (Radio ID). Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID (Channel '0') 110 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117...