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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
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aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker ... warnings and other important information. Getting Started Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to turn the aera on/off. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS antenna Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under the battery)
aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker ... warnings and other important information. Getting Started Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to turn the aera on/off. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS antenna Headphone/ audio-out jack (under weather cap) External antenna connector (under the battery)
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...; technology status. ➌ Touch to an open area, out of the vehicle power cable into place. 8. 7. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. The bars indicate GPS signal. Touch a mode icon. 2. Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. Go ...outdoors to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Turn on your aera. Touch Yes. Touch to change ...
...; technology status. ➌ Touch to an open area, out of the vehicle power cable into place. 8. 7. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Acquiring Satellites 1. The bars indicate GPS signal. Touch a mode icon. 2. Plug the other end of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. Go ...outdoors to select automobile or aviation mode. ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Turn on your aera. Touch Yes. Touch to change ...
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...transmitting traffic information. Traffic is an optional accessory. 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. Severity Color Code Color Green Yellow Red Description...Traffic is slightly congested. See page iv. Check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for the accuracy of the traffic receiver. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Receiving Traffic Information To receive traffic ...
...transmitting traffic information. Traffic is an optional accessory. 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. Severity Color Code Color Green Yellow Red Description...Traffic is slightly congested. See page iv. Check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for the accuracy of the traffic receiver. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Receiving Traffic Information To receive traffic ...
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...shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Less Fuel-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Route Preference-select a preference for your navigation method: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. This setting does...the dual boot functionality. Restore-restore the original system settings. Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional maps. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to Kilometers or Miles. Units-change units of measure to turn off the...
...shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Less Fuel-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Route Preference-select a preference for your navigation method: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. This setting does...the dual boot functionality. Restore-restore the original system settings. Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional maps. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to Kilometers or Miles. Units-change units of measure to turn off the...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... your aera, connect your aera to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. TourGuide The TourGuide allows your aera to your local waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of the aera battery. Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide...31. • Unplug the XM antenna. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 To view your Garmin dealer. Touch Where To? > Extras. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. Do not unplug the aera until it is totally charged. These audio ...
... your aera, connect your aera to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. TourGuide The TourGuide allows your aera to your local waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of the aera battery. Garmin Travel Guide Much like a paper travel guide, the Garmin Travel Guide...31. • Unplug the XM antenna. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 To view your Garmin dealer. Touch Where To? > Extras. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. Do not unplug the aera until it is totally charged. These audio ...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...the socket. 36 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual If your unit does not charge in the proper place. Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace with a 3A fastblow fuse. 3. Go outside to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When it . 2. Removing the aera and Mount To remove the aera from the cradle, ... in your vehicle, you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in the end piece. End piece Silver tip Fuse About GPS Satellite Signals Your aera must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to the friction mount requires significant force. For more information about...
...the socket. 36 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual If your unit does not charge in the proper place. Remove the fuse (glass and silver cylinder), and replace with a 3A fastblow fuse. 3. Go outside to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When it . 2. Removing the aera and Mount To remove the aera from the cradle, ... in your vehicle, you are indoors, near tall buildings or trees, or in the end piece. End piece Silver tip Fuse About GPS Satellite Signals Your aera must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to the friction mount requires significant force. For more information about...
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... 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: Battery life: up to 45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable memory card. Data stored indefinitely. Specifications... Physical size (W × H × 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. diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels;
... 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: Battery life: up to 45°C) Data storage: Internal memory and optional removable memory card. Data stored indefinitely. Specifications... Physical size (W × H × 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. diagonal, 480 × 272 pixels;
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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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... number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. This quick start manual Your aera Power button: Press and hold to open the battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive...
... number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to turn the aera on/off. This quick start manual Your aera Power button: Press and hold to open the battery cover NOTE: Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...Turn on your destination. Select a destination, and touch Go!. With a route active, touch Menu > Where To?. 2. aera 500 series quick start manual The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it snaps into a power outlet in your vehicle. To ...of Interest > Spell Name. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Acquiring Satellites 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 an open area,...
...Turn on your destination. Select a destination, and touch Go!. With a route active, touch Menu > Where To?. 2. aera 500 series quick start manual The bars indicate GPS satellite strength. Now you can select a destination and navigate to it snaps into a power outlet in your vehicle. To ...of Interest > Spell Name. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Acquiring Satellites 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 an open area,...
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...Option 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...
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...Option 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...
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A Table of Contents Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 27 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 27 4.2 Terrain...27 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 28 Section 5 Utilities 29 5.1 Flight Log...29 5.2 Track Log...29 5.3 E6B Calculator...30 5.4 Aircraft Profile...31 5.5 Weight & Balance...32 Section 6 Appendix 33 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 33 Airspace Messages...34 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 35 Aural Alerts...37 Loss of GPS Position...37 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 37 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev.
A Table of Contents Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 27 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 27 4.2 Terrain...27 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 28 Section 5 Utilities 29 5.1 Flight Log...29 5.2 Track Log...29 5.3 E6B Calculator...30 5.4 Aircraft Profile...31 5.5 Weight & Balance...32 Section 6 Appendix 33 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 33 Airspace Messages...34 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 35 Aural Alerts...37 Loss of GPS Position...37 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 37 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev.
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... Battery) Unit Overview 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 1 Index Power Button Headphone/audio-out Jack (Under Weather Cap) External Antenna Connector (Under Weather Cap) Microphone Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Utilities Appendix Mini-USB Connector MicroSD™ Slot Battery Contacts GPS Antenna Speaker Release Key: Slide and Release to...
... Battery) Unit Overview 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 1 Index Power Button Headphone/audio-out Jack (Under Weather Cap) External Antenna Connector (Under Weather Cap) Microphone Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Utilities Appendix Mini-USB Connector MicroSD™ Slot Battery Contacts GPS Antenna Speaker Release Key: Slide and Release to...
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Overview GPS Navigation Overview 1.2 Getting Started Battery Installation Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Slide the release key until the battery cover on the back of the aera opens up. 3) Remove the battery cover. 4) Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion... battery cover into the groove on the inside of the battery compartment, and press down. Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Index Installing the Battery 2 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
Overview GPS Navigation Overview 1.2 Getting Started Battery Installation Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Slide the release key until the battery cover on the back of the aera opens up. 3) Remove the battery cover. 4) Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion... battery cover into the groove on the inside of the battery compartment, and press down. Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Index Installing the Battery 2 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
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Changing Modes The aera offers two modes for several days. 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 the Battery ...operation. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Changing modes: 1) Touch the automotive or aviation icon at the top of the aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide), and connect the power cable to Appendix D of the ...
Changing Modes The aera offers two modes for several days. 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 the Battery ...operation. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Changing modes: 1) Touch the automotive or aviation icon at the top of the aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide), and connect the power cable to Appendix D of the ...
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Back Displays the previous page; Up Scrolls up. Alpha Displays the alpha and numeric keypads. Utilities Appendix Index 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview 1.3 Operation Basic Navigation Controls The controls on the touchscreen change dynamically depending on the function displayed. Returns 'Home...
Back Displays the previous page; Up Scrolls up. Alpha Displays the alpha and numeric keypads. Utilities Appendix Index 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview 1.3 Operation Basic Navigation Controls The controls on the touchscreen change dynamically depending on the function displayed. Returns 'Home...
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...Icon to access the second-level Nearest Icons. Displays the Active Flight Plan. Displays XM Radio (aera 510 & 560). Airport WX Displays nearest airport weather. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 5 Index Displays the second-level Nearest Icons. Touch the following icons ...to perform the associated function: Map Terrain HSI/Panel Nearest Numbers Active FPL WPT Info Direct To Position Weather XM Radio Tools Displays the Navigation Map. Overview GPS...
...Icon to access the second-level Nearest Icons. Displays the Active Flight Plan. Displays XM Radio (aera 510 & 560). Airport WX Displays nearest airport weather. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 5 Index Displays the second-level Nearest Icons. Touch the following icons ...to perform the associated function: Map Terrain HSI/Panel Nearest Numbers Active FPL WPT Info Direct To Position Weather XM Radio Tools Displays the Navigation Map. Overview GPS...
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Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Intersection Displays nearest intersections. Winds Displays Winds Aloft. PIREP Displays PIREPs. User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560) ...METAR Displays METARs. Touch the following second-level Icons to access the second-level Weather Icons. Utilities Appendix Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs. Satellite Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover....
Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Intersection Displays nearest intersections. Winds Displays Winds Aloft. PIREP Displays PIREPs. User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS). Weather Icons (aera 510 & 560) ...METAR Displays METARs. Touch the following second-level Icons to access the second-level Weather Icons. Utilities Appendix Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs. Satellite Displays Satellite Mosaic cloud cover....
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Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Freeze Lvl Turb Fcst Icing Fcst WX Frst Pressure Sea Temp Displays Freezing Levels. Displays Surface ...Turbulence Forecast. Displays Forecast Information (current, 12, 24, 36, & 48). VNAV Displays Vertical Navigation. Weight/Bal Displays the Weight & Balance. GPS Status Displays GPS status information. Displays the Icing Forecast. E6B Calc Displays the E6B Calculator. Displays Water Temperature. Database Displays database and software version information. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 7
Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Freeze Lvl Turb Fcst Icing Fcst WX Frst Pressure Sea Temp Displays Freezing Levels. Displays Surface ...Turbulence Forecast. Displays Forecast Information (current, 12, 24, 36, & 48). VNAV Displays Vertical Navigation. Weight/Bal Displays the Weight & Balance. GPS Status Displays GPS status information. Displays the Icing Forecast. E6B Calc Displays the E6B Calculator. Displays Water Temperature. Database Displays database and software version information. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 7