Automotive Owner's Manual
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... heavily congested or stopped. The FM TMC subscription activates automatically after your route or on your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of traffic conditions on .... Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in data range of the traffic information. Check the Garmin Web site at any time. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using FM TMC Traffic ...
... heavily congested or stopped. The FM TMC subscription activates automatically after your route or on your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. NOTE: Heated (metallized) windshields could degrade the performance of traffic conditions on .... Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving traffic information, a traffic icon appears in data range of the traffic information. Check the Garmin Web site at any time. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using FM TMC Traffic ...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...°C) Charging Temperature range: 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: Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270...
...°C) Charging Temperature range: 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: Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i Table of Contents Section 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays 11 Map Panning...11 ...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i Table of Contents Section 1 Overview 1 1.1 Unit Overview...1 1.2 Getting Started...2 Battery Installation...2 Charging the Battery...3 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays 11 Map Panning...11 ...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... several days. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. Viewing the GPS status: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > GPS Status. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 GPS Receiver Status The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. Charging the unit's battery using...
... several days. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. Viewing the GPS status: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > GPS Status. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 GPS Receiver Status The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. Charging the unit's battery using...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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...repaired. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 33 Internal problem with the system. A reminder for a proximity waypoint. A route name that already exists has been entered. No additional routes can be saved. The aircraft is unable to receive satellite signals. Overview GPS Navigation Flight ...to have reached the distance set for switching fuel tanks. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to be saved. The aircraft is full, no further data can be saved. No additional proximity waypoints can...
...repaired. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 33 Internal problem with the system. A reminder for a proximity waypoint. A route name that already exists has been entered. No additional routes can be saved. The aircraft is unable to receive satellite signals. Overview GPS Navigation Flight ...to have reached the distance set for switching fuel tanks. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Contact your dealer or Garmin Product Support to be saved. The aircraft is full, no further data can be saved. No additional proximity waypoints can...
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide Index Index-1 Index Appendix Utilities Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance GPS Navigation Overview A G Aircraft Profile 31 Airspace Messages 34 Approaches 25 Aural Alerts 37 B Battery Charging 3 Installation 2 BKSP 4 Bug Indicator 14 C CDI ... Data 10 Predetermined Data Option 10 Data Fields 13, 35 Direct-to 4, 19 Cancelling 20 GPS Navigation 13 GPS Receiver Status 3 H Hazard Display 37 'Home' Screen 5 HSI/Panel 14 K Keypad 4 L Loss of GPS Position 37 M Map Overlays 12 Panning 11 Range 12 Map Feature Information 11 Message Advisories 33...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide Index Index-1 Index Appendix Utilities Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance GPS Navigation Overview A G Aircraft Profile 31 Airspace Messages 34 Approaches 25 Aural Alerts 37 B Battery Charging 3 Installation 2 BKSP 4 Bug Indicator 14 C CDI ... Data 10 Predetermined Data Option 10 Data Fields 13, 35 Direct-to 4, 19 Cancelling 20 GPS Navigation 13 GPS Receiver Status 3 H Hazard Display 37 'Home' Screen 5 HSI/Panel 14 K Keypad 4 L Loss of GPS Position 37 M Map Overlays 12 Panning 11 Range 12 Map Feature Information 11 Message Advisories 33...
Pilot's Guide
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... avoidance information. WARNING: The altitude calculated by aera GPS receivers is approved only for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from third party sources. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. ... that the information remains current. WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must be used for long-range planning purposes only. Garmin is to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative age of surroundings during flight. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe...
... avoidance information. WARNING: The altitude calculated by aera GPS receivers is approved only for hazardous weather penetration. Weather information is geometric height above Mean Sea Level and could vary significantly from third party sources. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. ... that the information remains current. WARNING: Navigation and terrain separation must be used for long-range planning purposes only. Garmin is to inherent delays in data transmission and the relative age of surroundings during flight. WARNING: The displayed minimum safe...
Pilot's Guide
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide i Table of Contents Section 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 ... Nearest Airport Criteria Settings 27 1.8 Present Position...28 Position...28 New Location...29 Simulator Mode...29 Section 2 GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 ...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide i Table of Contents Section 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 ... Nearest Airport Criteria Settings 27 1.8 Present Position...28 Position...28 New Location...29 Simulator Mode...29 Section 2 GPS Navigation 31 2.1 Introduction...31 Data Fields...32 Numeric Flight Data...35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 ...
Pilot's Guide
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...find itself" anywhere in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to continue. 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 factory in the world. During initialization, current database information is shipped from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. 4 Garmin aera 500 ...
...find itself" anywhere in AutoLocate mode, which allows the receiver to continue. 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 factory in the world. During initialization, current database information is shipped from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. 4 Garmin aera 500 ...
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... The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 5 "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception-the receiver is looking for satellites • Acquiring Satellites-Receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for and...
... The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 5 "2D Differential" appears when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode • Lost Satellite Reception-the receiver is looking for satellites • Acquiring Satellites-Receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for and...
Pilot's Guide
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... satellites that should be used for the GPS solution Appendices Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Satellite Information Satellites currently in view are shown at their respective positions on a satellite constellation diagram. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview When the receiver is in the process of acquiring...
... satellites that should be used for the GPS solution Appendices Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Satellite Information Satellites currently in view are shown at their respective positions on a satellite constellation diagram. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview When the receiver is in the process of acquiring...
Pilot's Guide
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...set to be there. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 29 NOTE: Do not attempt to Section 1.4 'Data Entry' for more information. All waypoints and routes created in memory for future use indoors)' message to remove it expects to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is helpful for use ....Drive Simulator. 4) Enter the desired data by touching the fields or using the map pointer or entering an identifier, touch OK. 4) The GPS Receiver will begin a new search based on (for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or XM signals are available. Appendices Index 190...
...set to be there. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 29 NOTE: Do not attempt to Section 1.4 'Data Entry' for more information. All waypoints and routes created in memory for future use indoors)' message to remove it expects to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is helpful for use ....Drive Simulator. 4) Enter the desired data by touching the fields or using the map pointer or entering an identifier, touch OK. 4) The GPS Receiver will begin a new search based on (for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or XM signals are available. Appendices Index 190...
Pilot's Guide
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...Name', or 'Search by City' using the keypad. Or: 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 47 Appendices Index b) Enter the desired waypoint. b) Enter the desired waypoint.... b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. c) Touch the OK Icon. GPS Navigation Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features The following descriptions and abbreviations are used:... lighting) • COM Availability: TX (transmit only), RX (receive only), PT (part time), * (additional information available) Selecting an airport for the entered facility...
...Name', or 'Search by City' using the keypad. Or: 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 47 Appendices Index b) Enter the desired waypoint. b) Enter the desired waypoint.... b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. c) Touch the OK Icon. GPS Navigation Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features The following descriptions and abbreviations are used:... lighting) • COM Availability: TX (transmit only), RX (receive only), PT (part time), * (additional information available) Selecting an airport for the entered facility...
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard ...metallic dust (chaff) which can cause alterations in dBZ (decibels of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. NEXRAD Intensity Colors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in radar scans ...NEXRAD base reflectivity is sampled at the minimum antenna elevation angle. For example, it is the amount of Z). A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 81 "Reflectivity" (designated by the letter Z) is not possible to determine cloud layers or precipitation ...
Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Hazard ...metallic dust (chaff) which can cause alterations in dBZ (decibels of transmitted power returned to the radar receiver. NEXRAD Intensity Colors are used to identify the different NEXRAD echo intensities (reflectivity) measured in radar scans ...NEXRAD base reflectivity is sampled at the minimum antenna elevation angle. For example, it is the amount of Z). A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 81 "Reflectivity" (designated by the letter Z) is not possible to determine cloud layers or precipitation ...
Pilot's Guide
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...obstructions are shown only if they are in the Profile View is used MSL altitude source. Aircraft GPS altitude is shown without a valid 3-D GPS position. Appendices Index 94 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Terrain information is then converted to navigate or maneuver around... and obstacle information should never be available in pressure and temperature that may not be used as ground track changes. The aera GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude of the aircraft, and will change as an aid to variations in the terrain and ...
...obstructions are shown only if they are in the Profile View is used MSL altitude source. Aircraft GPS altitude is shown without a valid 3-D GPS position. Appendices Index 94 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Terrain information is then converted to navigate or maneuver around... and obstacle information should never be available in pressure and temperature that may not be used as ground track changes. The aera GPS receiver provides the horizontal position and altitude of the aircraft, and will change as an aid to variations in the terrain and ...
Pilot's Guide
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...Traffic Warning Window shows a small pop-up alert are available: • "Traffic"-TIS traffic alert received. • "Traffic Not Available"-TIS service is not available or out of a route. For ... The TIS audio alert is shown. Touch the Traffic Warning Window to proximate aircraft. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance TIS Alerts A TIS audio alert is generated...thumbnail map in the lower left corner. Appendices Index 102 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The Range Rings on the screen, a new audio ...
...Traffic Warning Window shows a small pop-up alert are available: • "Traffic"-TIS traffic alert received. • "Traffic Not Available"-TIS service is not available or out of a route. For ... The TIS audio alert is shown. Touch the Traffic Warning Window to proximate aircraft. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance TIS Alerts A TIS audio alert is generated...thumbnail map in the lower left corner. Appendices Index 102 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The Range Rings on the screen, a new audio ...
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... Features Activating XM Satellite Radio Services The service is also available from the XM Weather Option Menu. A Index Radio ID GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Accessing the XM Radio ID Or: The Radio ID is the first channel ...received by providing XM Satellite Radio with a coded ID (Radio ID). Channel '0' is also displayed on activating XM Satellite Radio. XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for more information on channel '0'. Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID (Channel '0') 110 Garmin aera 500...
... Features Activating XM Satellite Radio Services The service is also available from the XM Weather Option Menu. A Index Radio ID GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Accessing the XM Radio ID Or: The Radio ID is the first channel ...received by providing XM Satellite Radio with a coded ID (Radio ID). Channel '0' is also displayed on activating XM Satellite Radio. XM Satellite Radio uses the Radio ID to the GXM 40 Owner's Manual for more information on channel '0'. Radio ID Accessing the XM Radio ID (Channel '0') 110 Garmin aera 500...
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... A Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix A: Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options Miscellaneous Message Advisories Message Approaching Target Altitude Approaching VNAV Profile Arriving at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's... Guide 119 Appendices Index A route name that already exists has been entered. 190-01117-02 Rev. The battery needs to receive satellite signals. No additional proximity waypoints can ...
... A Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix A: Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options Miscellaneous Message Advisories Message Approaching Target Altitude Approaching VNAV Profile Arriving at the specified interval after the beginning of each trip. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's... Guide 119 Appendices Index A route name that already exists has been entered. 190-01117-02 Rev. The battery needs to receive satellite signals. No additional proximity waypoints can ...
Pilot's Guide
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...Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Appendices Index If the NMEA output is displayed. 3) Touch 'NMEA Out'. 4) Touch NMEA Output Mode to 'Fast', the unit will output a minimum number of equipment (such as 2-second intervals. If the NMEA output mode is set to a Garmin panelmounted GPS receiver.... Serial Data Formats • Garmin Data Transfer-the proprietary format used to exchange data with another Garmin aera. • NMEA Out-transmits NMEA position, velocity, and navigation...
...Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Appendices Index If the NMEA output is displayed. 3) Touch 'NMEA Out'. 4) Touch NMEA Output Mode to 'Fast', the unit will output a minimum number of equipment (such as 2-second intervals. If the NMEA output mode is set to a Garmin panelmounted GPS receiver.... Serial Data Formats • Garmin Data Transfer-the proprietary format used to exchange data with another Garmin aera. • NMEA Out-transmits NMEA position, velocity, and navigation...
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... Editing 72 Fuel Flow 72 Inverting 74 Fllight Plan Storage 69 Forecast 89 Freezing Levels 88 FSS 61 Fuel Flow 72 Fuse, changing 147 G GPS Navigation 31 GPS Receiver Status 5 GTX 330 142 GXM 40 Antenna 141 H Hazard Display 125 Heading Line 159, 160 'Home' Screen 8 HSI/Panel 37 I J Jeppesen 133 L Lightning 84... 135 Icing Forecast 89 Indicated Altitude 160 Interfacing 143 Intersections 54 Inverting, flight plans 74 N Navigation Controls 7 NDBs 54 Nearest 9, 49 Airport Criteria 51 Index-2 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev.
... Editing 72 Fuel Flow 72 Inverting 74 Fllight Plan Storage 69 Forecast 89 Freezing Levels 88 FSS 61 Fuel Flow 72 Fuse, changing 147 G GPS Navigation 31 GPS Receiver Status 5 GTX 330 142 GXM 40 Antenna 141 H Hazard Display 125 Heading Line 159, 160 'Home' Screen 8 HSI/Panel 37 I J Jeppesen 133 L Lightning 84... 135 Icing Forecast 89 Indicated Altitude 160 Interfacing 143 Intersections 54 Inverting, flight plans 74 N Navigation Controls 7 NDBs 54 Nearest 9, 49 Airport Criteria 51 Index-2 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev.