Automotive Owner's Manual
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... 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 Using the Media Players 20 Using a Wireless Headset 20 Playing Music 20 Listening to Audible Books 21 Managing Files 22 Supported File Types 22 Connecting Your aera to Your...
... 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 Using the Media Players 20 Using a Wireless Headset 20 Playing Music 20 Listening to Audible Books 21 Managing Files 22 Supported File Types 22 Connecting Your aera to Your...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... download and install the Garmin Communicator Plugin on your aera. See page 22. 3. Follow the instructions on the map. 8. Touch to take, and touch Go!. Touch Next to calculate your computer. Touch an option to edit the route: • Change Name-enter a new name, and touch Done. • Add or Remove Points-add or remove points from various online sources. 1. Connect your aera to your route...
... download and install the Garmin Communicator Plugin on your aera. See page 22. 3. Follow the instructions on the map. 8. Touch to take, and touch Go!. Touch Next to calculate your computer. Touch an option to edit the route: • Change Name-enter a new name, and touch Done. • Add or Remove Points-add or remove points from various online sources. 1. Connect your aera to your route...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...; Transfer Audio To Phone-this is helpful if you receive a call . Touch Dial to call. 3. These settings might be available. 1. Enable Find Me/Discoverable/ Visible mode. Touch the button under Phone. 6. Using Your Phone Book Each time your device. Enter the aera Bluetooth PIN (1234) in your phone, and touch OK. 7. Touch the phone book entry (contact) you need privacy. Using the Phone Menu From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the signal strength, the battery...
...; Transfer Audio To Phone-this is helpful if you receive a call . Touch Dial to call. 3. These settings might be available. 1. Enable Find Me/Discoverable/ Visible mode. Touch the button under Phone. 6. Using Your Phone Book Each time your device. Enter the aera Bluetooth PIN (1234) in your phone, and touch OK. 7. Touch the phone book entry (contact) you need privacy. Using the Phone Menu From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the signal strength, the battery...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual The service is activated by category, only stations in the same category will be receiving XM satellite signals to XM Radio If your aera in the upper-right corner of the screen. Place the GXM 40 antenna within clear view of the cradle. 3. To view all stations, touch Browse > All. • Touch 1 2 3 to enter a station number. • Touch to adjust...
... remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual The service is activated by category, only stations in the same category will be receiving XM satellite signals to XM Radio If your aera in the upper-right corner of the screen. Place the GXM 40 antenna within clear view of the cradle. 3. To view all stations, touch Browse > All. • Touch 1 2 3 to enter a station number. • Touch to adjust...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... Help file. You can warn you if you want to http://buy.garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your computer using , a custom POI or safety camera database. To change the proximity alert settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts. 34 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Press F1 to load custom points of safety cameras. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to install...
... Help file. You can warn you if you want to http://buy.garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your computer using , a custom POI or safety camera database. To change the proximity alert settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts. 34 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Press F1 to load custom points of safety cameras. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to install...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... heat. Replacing the Battery in direct sunlight. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 TourGuide The TourGuide allows your TourGuide files, touch Where To? > Extras > Custom POIs. Appendix Maximizing the Battery Life • Turn down the backlight (Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness). • Disable Bluetooth. See page 31. • Unplug the XM antenna. For more information, go to http://buy .garmin.com. These audio tours can take you need to replace the battery in...
... heat. Replacing the Battery in direct sunlight. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual35 TourGuide The TourGuide allows your TourGuide files, touch Where To? > Extras > Custom POIs. Appendix Maximizing the Battery Life • Turn down the backlight (Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness). • Disable Bluetooth. See page 31. • Unplug the XM antenna. For more information, go to http://buy .garmin.com. These audio tours can take you need to replace the battery in...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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...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...17 Weather Information...17 User Waypoints...18 2.5 Direct-to Navigation 19 Section 3 Flight Planning 21 3.1 Flight Plan Data Fields 21 3.2 Flight Plan Creation 21 3.3 Adding Flight Plan Waypoints 23 3.4 Flight Plan Storage 23 3.5 Flight Plan Activation 24 3.6 Flight Plan Deletion 24 3.7 Approaches...25 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide i
...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...17 Weather Information...17 User Waypoints...18 2.5 Direct-to Navigation 19 Section 3 Flight Planning 21 3.1 Flight Plan Data Fields 21 3.2 Flight Plan Creation 21 3.3 Adding Flight Plan Waypoints 23 3.4 Flight Plan Storage 23 3.5 Flight Plan Activation 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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Units Displays unit settings. Power Displays power settings Selecting a Function Touch the desired icon. A Sound Displays sound settings. Position Displays position settings. Alarms Displays alarm settings. Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Index Terrain Icon Selected ('Home' Screen) 8 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Map Displays Navigation Map settings. Date/Time Displays date & time settings. SUA Alarms Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings. The icon will momentarily turn blue when selected. Touch the ...
Units Displays unit settings. Power Displays power settings Selecting a Function Touch the desired icon. A Sound Displays sound settings. Position Displays position settings. Alarms Displays alarm settings. Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Index Terrain Icon Selected ('Home' Screen) 8 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Map Displays Navigation Map settings. Date/Time Displays date & time settings. SUA Alarms Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings. The icon will momentarily turn blue when selected. Touch the ...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... hold the Menu/ Icon to navigate to the map feature. If multiple features are present at the Map Pointer position, green arrows will appear on the map to activate the map pointer. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. ➊ ➋ Utilities Appendix Index ➌ 190-01117-03 Rev. A ➍ Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 11 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance 1.5 Using Map Displays Overview Map Panning Activating the map pointer: While viewing a Map Display...
... hold the Menu/ Icon to navigate to the map feature. If multiple features are present at the Map Pointer position, green arrows will appear on the map to activate the map pointer. Touch the Cancel Icon to remove the map pointer. ➊ ➋ Utilities Appendix Index ➌ 190-01117-03 Rev. A ➍ Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 11 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance 1.5 Using Map Displays Overview Map Panning Activating the map pointer: While viewing a Map Display...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 15 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance GPS Navigation Touch the Radial Button to automatic sequencing of route waypoints: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon 3) Touch the 'Release Hold' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Using the VNAV Feature Enabling/disabling the VNAV indicator: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 15 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance GPS Navigation Touch the Radial Button to automatic sequencing of route waypoints: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon 3) Touch the 'Release Hold' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Using the VNAV Feature Enabling/disabling the VNAV indicator: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... are not displayed, adjust the settings from the 'Set Up Map' menu option). 3) Touch the Map Feature Button with the desired identifier displayed (refer to 'Map Panning' in the Overview Section for more information). b) Touch the Menu Icon. b) Touch the Mark Waypoint Button. 2) Enter the desired user waypoint name (up to the Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. 18 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. b) Touch 'Create Waypoint'. Or: a) With a map displayed, touch...
... are not displayed, adjust the settings from the 'Set Up Map' menu option). 3) Touch the Map Feature Button with the desired identifier displayed (refer to 'Map Panning' in the Overview Section for more information). b) Touch the Menu Icon. b) Touch the Mark Waypoint Button. 2) Enter the desired user waypoint name (up to the Overview Section on 'Data Entry' for more information. 18 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. b) Touch 'Create Waypoint'. Or: a) With a map displayed, touch...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... List Icon. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is added to -Final' menu option. 26 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Activating/Cancelling Vectors-to-Final: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Active FPL Icon. 2) While navigating an Active Flight Plan (with an approach activated), touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Activate Vectors-to-Final' or 'Cancel...
... List Icon. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is added to -Final' menu option. 26 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Activating/Cancelling Vectors-to-Final: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Active FPL Icon. 2) While navigating an Active Flight Plan (with an approach activated), touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Activate Vectors-to-Final' or 'Cancel...
Pilot's Guide
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... a Flight Plan...74 3.5 Approaches...75 Selecting an Approach...76 Activating Vectors-to-Final 78 Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 79 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 79 Activating Services...79 XM Satellite Weather Products 80 Using XM Satellite Weather Products 91 4.2 Terrain...94 Terrain Information...95 Obstacle Information...95 Terrain and Obstacle Color Code 96 Terrain Views...97 Terrain Alerts & Setup...98 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 101 TIS Symbology...101 TIS Alerts...102 Traffic Ground Track ...103 Displaying Traffic Data...103 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide...
... a Flight Plan...74 3.5 Approaches...75 Selecting an Approach...76 Activating Vectors-to-Final 78 Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 79 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 79 Activating Services...79 XM Satellite Weather Products 80 Using XM Satellite Weather Products 91 4.2 Terrain...94 Terrain Information...95 Obstacle Information...95 Terrain and Obstacle Color Code 96 Terrain Views...97 Terrain Alerts & Setup...98 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 101 TIS Symbology...101 TIS Alerts...102 Traffic Ground Track ...103 Displaying Traffic Data...103 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide...
Pilot's Guide
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... Airspace Messages...121 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 121 Aural Alerts...123 Appendix B: Abnormal Operation 125 Loss of GPS Position...125 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 125 Appendix C: Managing Files and Databases 127 Connecting to a Computer 127 Managing 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...
... Airspace Messages...121 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 121 Aural Alerts...123 Appendix B: Abnormal Operation 125 Loss of GPS Position...125 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 125 Appendix C: Managing Files and Databases 127 Connecting to a Computer 127 Managing 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...
Pilot's Guide
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... battery, you would like to use a battery charger (optional accessory). A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 Charge the battery by connecting the vehicle or aviation power cable, the USB cable, an AC adapter (optional accessory), or use the unit, but you can be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is turned down, etc. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is present and needs to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in Charge Mode...
... battery, you would like to use a battery charger (optional accessory). A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 Charge the battery by connecting the vehicle or aviation power cable, the USB cable, an AC adapter (optional accessory), or use the unit, but you can be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is turned down, etc. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is present and needs to Appendix D 'Installation & Interfacing' for at least 4 hours before using the aircraft's power outlet: 1) Mount the aera in Charge Mode...
Pilot's Guide
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... Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Magenta Bug Indicator Compass Arc Compass Arc (Navigation Map) Displaying/Removing the Compass Arc from the Navigation Map: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map 2) Touch the buttons to Steer', or 'Off'). A Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation Compass Arc A compass arc appears by default on the HSI) can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', a specific...
... Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Magenta Bug Indicator Compass Arc Compass Arc (Navigation Map) Displaying/Removing the Compass Arc from the Navigation Map: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Up Map 2) Touch the buttons to Steer', or 'Off'). A Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation Compass Arc A compass arc appears by default on the HSI) can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', a specific...
Pilot's Guide
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... be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to a destination waypoint. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 37 Course to Steer is the compass direction from that derived using GPS. - The rotating compass indicates your current ground track. Bearing is the recommended direction to the course line. Next Waypoint HSI -Distance Altitude Ground Speed Turn Rate Indicator CDI Scale Adjustment Option Menu Estimated Time Enroute CDI Scale HSI/Panel Vertical Speed The Panel...
... be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to a destination waypoint. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 37 Course to Steer is the compass direction from that derived using GPS. - The rotating compass indicates your current ground track. Bearing is the recommended direction to the course line. Next Waypoint HSI -Distance Altitude Ground Speed Turn Rate Indicator CDI Scale Adjustment Option Menu Estimated Time Enroute CDI Scale HSI/Panel Vertical Speed The Panel...
Pilot's Guide
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... need to a change in memory. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix A Miscellaneous Message Advisories (Cont.) Message Comments Route Memory Full No additional routes can be saved. Route Truncated Uploaded route from another device has more track data can be stored. Steep Turn Ahead Approaching a turn track recording on course. Track Memory Full No more than 300 waypoints. Appendices Index 120 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Waypoint Memory Full The unit has...
... need to a change in memory. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix A Miscellaneous Message Advisories (Cont.) Message Comments Route Memory Full No additional routes can be saved. Route Truncated Uploaded route from another device has more track data can be stored. Steep Turn Ahead Approaching a turn track recording on course. Track Memory Full No more than 300 waypoints. Appendices Index 120 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Waypoint Memory Full The unit has...
Pilot's Guide
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... WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by phone at 800.985.9200 to subscribe to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the package. Available only in the United States or Canada must be returned to any package purchased through an online auction. XM WX is required. Appendices Index 182 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190...
... WX weather data displays and individual product availability vary by phone at 800.985.9200 to subscribe to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the package. Available only in the United States or Canada must be returned to any package purchased through an online auction. XM WX is required. Appendices Index 182 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190...
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... Estimated Position Error (EPE) 164 external GPS Antenna 145 F Favorites 113 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Index-1 Index Appendices Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation Overview A Abnormal Operation 125 Acquiring Satellites 5 Additional Features 105 Aircraft Profile 162 AIRMETs 86 Airspace 61 Alert Messages 62 Smart 63 Airways 45 Alerts 119 Terrain 98 AOPA Data 107 Approach Selecting 76 ARTCC 61 Aural Alerts 99, 123 Autolocate 5 Autozoom 19 B Backlight 24 Baro Pressure 160 Battery Charging 3 Information 147 Installation 2 Life 147 Replacement...
... Estimated Position Error (EPE) 164 external GPS Antenna 145 F Favorites 113 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Index-1 Index Appendices Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation Overview A Abnormal Operation 125 Acquiring Satellites 5 Additional Features 105 Aircraft Profile 162 AIRMETs 86 Airspace 61 Alert Messages 62 Smart 63 Airways 45 Alerts 119 Terrain 98 AOPA Data 107 Approach Selecting 76 ARTCC 61 Aural Alerts 99, 123 Autolocate 5 Autozoom 19 B Backlight 24 Baro Pressure 160 Battery Charging 3 Information 147 Installation 2 Life 147 Replacement...