Automotive Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color Code 18 Traffic on Your Route 19 Viewing the Traffic Map 19 Viewing Traffic Delays 19 Viewing Offers 19 ... Media Player 23 ecoRoute 23 Picture Viewer 25 Custom Routes 25 My Data 25 World Clock 26 Language Guide 26 Calculator 27 Unit Converter 27 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Manual Conventions i aera Tips and Shortcuts i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i aera 500 Series Models iv Getting Started 1 Installing the Battery 2 Charging Your aera 2 Mounting Your aera in Your Area 18 Severity Color Code 18 Traffic on Your Route 19 Viewing the Traffic Map 19 Viewing Traffic Delays 19 Viewing Offers 19 ... Media Player 23 ecoRoute 23 Picture Viewer 25 Custom Routes 25 My Data 25 World Clock 26 Language Guide 26 Calculator 27 Unit Converter 27 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...Changing 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 ... 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
...Changing 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 ... 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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...vehicle power cable into the groove on the inside the battery compartment. 6. Mount arm Friction mount 5. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Release button Cradle Vehicle power cable 2. Place the friction mount on the back of direct sunlight. Slide the top of the cradle. Locate...on the battery line-up . Slide the release key until the battery cover on your dashboard. 3. Charging Your aera Charge your aera into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Installing the Battery 1. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Warning:...
...vehicle power cable into the groove on the inside the battery compartment. 6. Mount arm Friction mount 5. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Release button Cradle Vehicle power cable 2. Place the friction mount on the back of direct sunlight. Slide the top of the cradle. Locate...on the battery line-up . Slide the release key until the battery cover on your dashboard. 3. Charging Your aera Charge your aera into the cradle. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Getting Started Installing the Battery 1. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Warning:...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... activating XM Radio. Refer to remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Listening to XM Radio If your aera came with a coded ID (Radio ID). NOTE: XM is only available in the automotive mount or the aviation mount. 2. Touch Tools > Media Player. 2. To view all stations, touch Browse... the GXM 40 antenna within clear view of the screen. The service is only available in the upper-right corner of the sky. Place your aera, touch Tools > Media Player. 2. Checking XM Signal Strength 1. NOTE: After you touch and . NOTE: XM is activated by providing XM ...
... activating XM Radio. Refer to remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Listening to XM Radio If your aera came with a coded ID (Radio ID). NOTE: XM is only available in the automotive mount or the aviation mount. 2. Touch Tools > Media Player. 2. To view all stations, touch Browse... the GXM 40 antenna within clear view of the screen. The service is only available in the upper-right corner of the sky. Place your aera, touch Tools > Media Player. 2. Checking XM Signal Strength 1. NOTE: After you touch and . NOTE: XM is activated by providing XM ...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... Computer 1. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. Deleting Files 1. Press the Delete key on your computer for the file you want to delete. 3. Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3. Highlight the file you want to copy. 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Select ... Connect the larger end of files in the aera internal memory or on your computer, and open the aera or memory card drive/ volume. 2. Your aera and memory card appear as mounted volumes on the memory card. 5. Connect the aera to the connector under the battery cover. 3. ...
... Computer 1. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. Deleting Files 1. Press the Delete key on your computer for the file you want to delete. 3. Highlight the file, and select Edit > Copy. 3. Highlight the file you want to copy. 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Select ... Connect the larger end of files in the aera internal memory or on your computer, and open the aera or memory card drive/ volume. 2. Your aera and memory card appear as mounted volumes on the memory card. 5. Connect the aera to the connector under the battery cover. 3. ...
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... www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Removing the aera and Mount To remove the aera from the friction mount, turn red or clear . When it . 2. For more information about GPS, go to the friction mount requires significant force. Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the proper place. Press the ball firmly into the socket. 36 aera 500 Series...
... www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. Removing the aera and Mount To remove the aera from the friction mount, turn red or clear . When it . 2. For more information about GPS, go to the friction mount requires significant force. Ensure that the silver tip is placed in the proper place. Press the ball firmly into the socket. 36 aera 500 Series...
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... it in your aera. Registering Your aera Go to http://my.garmin.com to install myGarmin Agent and register your aera. Caring for information about connecting your aera to your computer. 1. See page 33. Appendix Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when ...in use a hard or sharp object to the latest Garmin online services. You will see an option to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touchscreen. Apply the liquid to install the myGarmin Agent (optional). 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual37 Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents ...
... it in your aera. Registering Your aera Go to http://my.garmin.com to install myGarmin Agent and register your aera. Caring for information about connecting your aera to your computer. 1. See page 33. Appendix Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when ...in use a hard or sharp object to the latest Garmin online services. You will see an option to the cloth, and then gently wipe the touchscreen. Apply the liquid to install the myGarmin Agent (optional). 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual37 Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents ...
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... 30 zoom 10 MapSource 33 max speed, reset 12 measurements, converting 27 media player 20-21 microphone 1 mileage report 25 miles 28 mounting removing from mount 36 MP3 music files loading 22 playing 20 music 20 muting audio 5 phone call 14 My Data 25 myGarmin i N navigation mode... keyboard 28 R registering 37 removing the mount 36 resetting 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...
... 30 zoom 10 MapSource 33 max speed, reset 12 measurements, converting 27 media player 20-21 microphone 1 mileage report 25 miles 28 mounting removing from mount 36 MP3 music files loading 22 playing 20 music 20 muting audio 5 phone call 14 My Data 25 myGarmin i N navigation mode... keyboard 28 R registering 37 removing the mount 36 resetting 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...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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Installing the Battery 1. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the bottom of direct sunlight. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. aera 500 series quick start manual Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the battery match with ...the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 6. Release button Cradle Vehicle power cable 2. Lift and push the friction mount arm toward the windshield....
Installing the Battery 1. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the bottom of direct sunlight. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. aera 500 series quick start manual Locate the lithium‑ion battery that the metal contacts on the battery match with ...the metal contacts inside the battery compartment. 6. Release button Cradle Vehicle power cable 2. Lift and push the friction mount arm toward the windshield....
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...travel , your aera in the automotive cradle or the aviation mount. ➐ Touch to access the XM WX Weather and XM Radio features. The service is activated by providing XM Radio with voice prompts, arrows on XM subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/xm. ...Receiving XM® Satellite Signals XM is only available on activating XM Radio. A subscription to XM services is required to change the data displayed here. Place your aera guides you to view the Trip Computer page. If you depart from the route, your aera came with a magenta line. aera 500...
...travel , your aera in the automotive cradle or the aviation mount. ➐ Touch to access the XM WX Weather and XM Radio features. The service is activated by providing XM Radio with voice prompts, arrows on XM subscriptions, go to www.garmin.com/xm. ...Receiving XM® Satellite Signals XM is only available on activating XM Radio. A subscription to XM services is required to change the data displayed here. Place your aera guides you to view the Trip Computer page. If you depart from the route, your aera came with a magenta line. aera 500...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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GPS Receiver Status The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Charging the Battery NOTE: While in use for transportation: automotive and ...01117-03 Rev. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. Charging the unit's battery using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in the aircraft (refer to the aircraft power outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle). 2) Route the power cable so that it does not interfere with aircraft...
GPS Receiver Status The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Charging the Battery NOTE: While in use for transportation: automotive and ...01117-03 Rev. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. Charging the unit's battery using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in the aircraft (refer to the aircraft power outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle). 2) Route the power cable so that it does not interfere with aircraft...
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 Selecting a Function...14 Scrolling...14 1.4 Accessing ...
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 Selecting a Function...14 Scrolling...14 1.4 Accessing ...
Pilot's Guide
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... Files...128 MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional 130 Databases...131 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 135 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 135 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 139 Information about USB Drivers 141 Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 510 & 560 141 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 142 Interfacing...143 Using an......148 Avoiding Theft...149 Registering the Unit...149 Appendix F: General TIS Information 151 TIS vs. TAS/TCAS...151 TIS Limitations...151 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide iii
... Files...128 MicroSD™ Card Use (Optional 130 Databases...131 Appendix D: Installation and Interfacing 135 Mounting the aera in the Aircraft 135 Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio 139 Information about USB Drivers 141 Connecting the GXM 40 Antenna (aera 510 & 560 141 Connecting to a GTX 330 Mode S Transponder 142 Interfacing...143 Using an......148 Avoiding Theft...149 Registering the Unit...149 Appendix F: General TIS Information 151 TIS vs. TAS/TCAS...151 TIS Limitations...151 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide iii
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..., an AC adapter (optional accessory), or use . If the battery is present and needs to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for several days. Mounting the aera in the Aircraft Refer to be available while in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is charging. Press and hold the POWER Button..., etc. If you do not want to use the unit, but you can be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to charge the battery, you would like to be charged, the...
..., an AC adapter (optional accessory), or use . If the battery is present and needs to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for several days. Mounting the aera in the Aircraft Refer to be available while in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is charging. Press and hold the POWER Button..., etc. If you do not want to use the unit, but you can be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to charge the battery, you would like to be charged, the...
Pilot's Guide
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... desired mode (aviation or automotive). The Mass Storage Icon appears on Mac computers. 190-01117-02 Rev. The aera and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in the battery compartment. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 127 Index Press it in until it is in the desired usage mode (aviation or... using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a computer: 1) (Optional Step) Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in Windows and as mounted volumes on the screen, along with an icon indicating the usage mode.
... desired mode (aviation or automotive). The Mass Storage Icon appears on Mac computers. 190-01117-02 Rev. The aera and memory card appear as removable drives in My Computer in the battery compartment. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 127 Index Press it in until it is in the desired usage mode (aviation or... using the included USB-PC Interface Cable to connect to a computer: 1) (Optional Step) Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in Windows and as mounted volumes on the screen, along with an icon indicating the usage mode.
Pilot's Guide
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... to provide the best view of an accident or turbulence. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 135 Index NOTE: After installation, verify flight controls are likely to place this mount and secure the unit so that the aera yoke mount and wiring do not cause any interference with the aircraft's operating...controls and safety devices, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of the display screen as shown below. Do no mount the aera where the pilot or passengers are free and clear per the flight manual of conventional aircraft yokes and center column controls. GPS ...
... to provide the best view of an accident or turbulence. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 135 Index NOTE: After installation, verify flight controls are likely to place this mount and secure the unit so that the aera yoke mount and wiring do not cause any interference with the aircraft's operating...controls and safety devices, or cause damage or personal injury in the event of the display screen as shown below. Do no mount the aera where the pilot or passengers are free and clear per the flight manual of conventional aircraft yokes and center column controls. GPS ...
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... arm. Install the yoke mount as far from the yoke mount: 1) Press the Release Button on the side of the aera into the cradle. 2) Tilt the aera back until it snaps into place. Release Button aera Cradle aera Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Cradle Adjustment Knob Yoke Mount Assembly 136 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190...
... arm. Install the yoke mount as far from the yoke mount: 1) Press the Release Button on the side of the aera into the cradle. 2) Tilt the aera back until it snaps into place. Release Button aera Cradle aera Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Index Cradle Adjustment Knob Yoke Mount Assembly 136 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190...
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... tightening the Cradle Adjustment Knob. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 137 Cradle Appendix D 3.5mm Headphone/Audio Jack Power Plug (3A Fuse) Mini-USB Connector to the XM Receiver (aera 510 & 560 only) Reconfiguring the yoke mount for center column yokes: 1) Loosen and remove the Cradle Adjustment Knob, spacer...
... tightening the Cradle Adjustment Knob. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 137 Cradle Appendix D 3.5mm Headphone/Audio Jack Power Plug (3A Fuse) Mini-USB Connector to the XM Receiver (aera 510 & 560 only) Reconfiguring the yoke mount for center column yokes: 1) Loosen and remove the Cradle Adjustment Knob, spacer...
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A Index Overview Appendix D Yoke Mount in Conventional Configuration Rubber Washer Cradle Adjustment Knob Spacer GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Clamp Assembly Yoke Mount in Forward-Facing Configuration Securing the cable on the top of the yoke mount: 1) Remove the screws securing the cable clamp. 2) Orient the cable and secure the clamp with the screws. 138 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev.
A Index Overview Appendix D Yoke Mount in Conventional Configuration Rubber Washer Cradle Adjustment Knob Spacer GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Clamp Assembly Yoke Mount in Forward-Facing Configuration Securing the cable on the top of the yoke mount: 1) Remove the screws securing the cable clamp. 2) Orient the cable and secure the clamp with the screws. 138 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev.
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... tuning or operation are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio The aera can be easily removed from the yoke shaft or control arm. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Currently the two models supported are encountered, disconnect the... to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to the SL30 nav/comm or the SL40 comm installation manual. Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Removing the yoke mount from the yoke shaft (or control arm): 1) Disconnect the...
... tuning or operation are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Connecting to a Garmin VHF Comm Radio The aera can be easily removed from the yoke shaft or control arm. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Currently the two models supported are encountered, disconnect the... to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to the SL30 nav/comm or the SL40 comm installation manual. Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Removing the yoke mount from the yoke shaft (or control arm): 1) Disconnect the...