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... 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Information in the U.S. myGarmin™, aera™, ecoRoute™, Garmin Lock™, and nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of such marks by Garmin is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto...Inc. and other countries. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is a registered trademark of this manual or any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Garmin Ltd. C Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan
... 886/2.2642.9099 All rights reserved. Information in the U.S. myGarmin™, aera™, ecoRoute™, Garmin Lock™, and nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of such marks by Garmin is subject to print one copy of this manual or of any revision hereto...Inc. and other countries. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. microSD™ is a registered trademark of this manual or any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of Garmin Ltd. C Printed in the USA and other Garmin products. or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...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 Battery 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...
...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 Battery 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...
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...Message Channel) traffic depending upon the traffic receiver connected to your aera. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using FM TMC Traffic Using FM TMC Traffic Some aera models can add other available services. Receiving Traffic Information To receive... FM TMC traffic receivers receive traffic information that is slightly congested. Check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for the accuracy of traffic conditions on your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. ...
...Message Channel) traffic depending upon the traffic receiver connected to your aera. Grey No data Traffic Data has not updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using FM TMC Traffic Using FM TMC Traffic Some aera models can add other available services. Receiving Traffic Information To receive... FM TMC traffic receivers receive traffic information that is slightly congested. Check the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for the accuracy of traffic conditions on your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. ...
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...of measure that you are always using the most-current rates. 1. Touch =. 6. Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion > Currency > OK > Update. 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual27 Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch Save to perform a new calculation. Unit Converter 1. Touch the unit of your ... Repeat if necessary. 5. Touch C to finish. Using the Tools Update Conversion Rates The aera allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you want to change from. 4. Touch to update. 3. Touch the rate you want to erase the current rate. ...
...of measure that you are always using the most-current rates. 1. Touch =. 6. Touch Tools > Unit Converter > Conversion > Currency > OK > Update. 2. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual27 Touch Tools > Unit Converter. 2. Touch Save to perform a new calculation. Unit Converter 1. Touch the unit of your ... Repeat if necessary. 5. Touch C to finish. Using the Tools Update Conversion Rates The aera allows you to update the currency conversion rates manually so that you want to change from. 4. Touch to update. 3. Touch the rate you want to erase the current rate. ...
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...fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Keyboard Layout-select a preference for calculating your navigation method: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. This also saves battery power. ...Usage Mode-within automotive mode, specify your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Less Fuel-to Kilometers or Miles. Restore-restore the original system settings. Touch the setting you update...
...fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Keyboard Layout-select a preference for calculating your navigation method: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. This also saves battery power. ...Usage Mode-within automotive mode, specify your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Less Fuel-to Kilometers or Miles. Restore-restore the original system settings. Touch the setting you update...
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... the keyboard language from any keyboard by touching the Lang. You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on -screen instructions to the selected language. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 Touch to take on -screen text to calibrate the touchscreen. Current Time-...select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. Screenshot-enable screenshot mode. Text-change the language for a dark background, or Auto to update the time automatically. button. • Off Road-to calculate point-to take a screenshot. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display...
... the keyboard language from any keyboard by touching the Lang. You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on -screen instructions to the selected language. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 Touch to take on -screen text to calibrate the touchscreen. Current Time-...select 12-hour, 24-hour, or UTC time format. Screenshot-enable screenshot mode. Text-change the language for a dark background, or Auto to update the time automatically. button. • Off Road-to calculate point-to take a screenshot. Adjusting the Display Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Display...
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.... 2. Follow the on the aera. If the aera has satellite signals and you are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days after the first time you navigate with your aera, go to http://fly.garmin.com. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual33 Appendix ...Resetting the aera If the aera stops functioning, turn off the aera, and then turn on...
.... 2. Follow the on the aera. If the aera has satellite signals and you are not eligible for the free map update if you register by phone or wait longer than 60 days after the first time you navigate with your aera, go to http://fly.garmin.com. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual33 Appendix ...Resetting the aera If the aera stops functioning, turn off the aera, and then turn on...
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...> Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts. 34 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual After confirming that you want to load custom points of Interest Use the POI Loader to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on the Internet. Extras and Optional ...interest (POIs) onto your computer. To view your computer using , a custom POI or safety camera database. Connect the aera to your Garmin dealer. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to your Custom POIs, touch Where To? > Extras > Custom POIs. Run...
...> Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts. 34 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual After confirming that you want to load custom points of Interest Use the POI Loader to perform an update, WebUpdater automatically downloads the update and installs it on the Internet. Extras and Optional ...interest (POIs) onto your computer. To view your computer using , a custom POI or safety camera database. Connect the aera to your Garmin dealer. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to your Custom POIs, touch Where To? > Extras > Custom POIs. Run...
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...29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U playlist format 21 map additional 33 browse 10 customize 30 detail level 30 enable detail maps 30... Map Info button 30 moving 10 update 33 version 30 view 30 zoom 10 MapSource 33 max speed, reset 12 measurements, converting 27 media...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!
...29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera 33 M M3U playlist format 21 map additional 33 browse 10 customize 30 detail level 30 enable detail maps 30... Map Info button 30 moving 10 update 33 version 30 view 30 zoom 10 MapSource 33 max speed, reset 12 measurements, converting 27 media...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!
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...32 setting your location 10 simulating a route 28 software license agreement 38 update 34 version 28 specifications 39 speed limit icon 5, 11 speed score 24 spelling the name 7 storing the aera 37 44 supported file types 22 system settings 28 T text language ..., reset 12 trip logs 30 turn-by-turn directions 11 turn List page 11 U unit ID 28 units, convert 27 updating maps 33 software 33, 34 usage mode 3, 28 USB 22 mass storage mode 22 user data, delete 32 V vehicle ... WebUpdater 34 Where Am I? 23 Where To? 6-10 wireless headset 20 world clock 26 Z zoom 10 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
...32 setting your location 10 simulating a route 28 software license agreement 38 update 34 version 28 specifications 39 speed limit icon 5, 11 speed score 24 spelling the name 7 storing the aera 37 44 supported file types 22 system settings 28 T text language ..., reset 12 trip logs 30 turn-by-turn directions 11 turn List page 11 U unit ID 28 units, convert 27 updating maps 33 software 33, 34 usage mode 3, 28 USB 22 mass storage mode 22 user data, delete 32 V vehicle ... WebUpdater 34 Where Am I? 23 Where To? 6-10 wireless headset 20 world clock 26 Z zoom 10 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual
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C Printed in Taiwan For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-01117-00 Rev. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. November 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd.
C Printed in Taiwan For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. Liberty House, Hounsdown Business Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO40 9LR UK Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road, Sijhih, Taipei County, Taiwan www.garmin.com Part Number 190-01117-00 Rev. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. November 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd.
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...and to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your aera, touch Tools > Help. For more information about accessories, go to the automotive maps loaded on your aera. For information about your Garmin dealer. aera 500 series quick start manual... More Information For more information on again. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. You are at http://my.garmin .com within 60 days of purchase to Garmin to unlock your aera. Ensure you acquire satellites with the unit over 5 miles per hour for the free map update...
...and to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your aera, touch Tools > Help. For more information about accessories, go to the automotive maps loaded on your aera. For information about your Garmin dealer. aera 500 series quick start manual... More Information For more information on again. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 4. You are at http://my.garmin .com within 60 days of purchase to Garmin to unlock your aera. Ensure you acquire satellites with the unit over 5 miles per hour for the free map update...
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... WX™ Weather are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan nüMaps Guarantee™ and aera™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. B Printed in the USA and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are trademarks of such name by... Garmin is under license. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of Garmin. XM and the XM logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use ...
... WX™ Weather are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. or its subsidiaries, registered in Taiwan nüMaps Guarantee™ and aera™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. B Printed in the USA and other countries. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are trademarks of such name by... Garmin is under license. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of Garmin. XM and the XM logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use ...
Pilot's Guide
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...weather avoidance. Weather information is not able to be updated regularly in order to current aeronautical charts for long-range planning purposes only. Always refer to ensure that the information remains current. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The Terrain... Proximity feature is to be used in the aera system must NOT be used for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Databases used...
...weather avoidance. Weather information is not able to be updated regularly in order to current aeronautical charts for long-range planning purposes only. Always refer to ensure that the information remains current. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The Terrain... Proximity feature is to be used in the aera system must NOT be used for appropriate minimum clearance altitudes. Databases used...
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Clean the touchscreen with California's Proposition 65. Repairs should only be updated outside of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is provided by the FAA and may not reflect the most current aera system and aviation databases. If you have any chemical or abrasive ...FCC regulations. Depictions of California to change and may not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or ...
Clean the touchscreen with California's Proposition 65. Repairs should only be updated outside of attitude and heading displays while the aircraft is provided by the FAA and may not reflect the most current aera system and aviation databases. If you have any chemical or abrasive ...FCC regulations. Depictions of California to change and may not be made by an authorized Garmin service center. NOTE: Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) data is on the touchscreen and/or plastic casing. Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Use water, isopropyl alcohol, or ...
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...the segment of the flight plan currently being flown. One flight plan can be changed or updated, the aera automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified. Changing the information shown in the aera. Or: a) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > FPL List. Whenever an ...the aera uses the waypoint information from the list. Data Fields The Active and Saved Flight Plan Data Fields can be created and stored in memory. The flight plan is available in the flight plan data fields: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Active FPL Icon. A Garmin aera 500 ...
...the segment of the flight plan currently being flown. One flight plan can be changed or updated, the aera automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified. Changing the information shown in the aera. Or: a) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > FPL List. Whenever an ...the aera uses the waypoint information from the list. Data Fields The Active and Saved Flight Plan Data Fields can be created and stored in memory. The flight plan is available in the flight plan data fields: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the Active FPL Icon. A Garmin aera 500 ...
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...-hour weather forecasts. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 85 Appendices Index Hazard Avoidance Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Map Feature Button Storm Cell Data (Map) METARs and TAFs Additional Storm Cell Information NOTE: METAR information is the standard format for reporting weather observations. METARs are updated hourly or as...
...-hour weather forecasts. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 85 Appendices Index Hazard Avoidance Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Map Feature Button Storm Cell Data (Map) METARs and TAFs Additional Storm Cell Information NOTE: METAR information is the standard format for reporting weather observations. METARs are updated hourly or as...
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... an airport using the keypad. The SafeTaxi database is provided by touching the Tools > Database. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 Refer to 'Search by Identifier', 'Search by Facility Name', or 'Search by City' using the Map Pointer..., lodging, and services. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database. 5.2 AOPA Data (aera 500 & 560 Americas) The AOPA Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, FBO phone...
... an airport using the keypad. The SafeTaxi database is provided by touching the Tools > Database. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 Refer to 'Search by Identifier', 'Search by Facility Name', or 'Search by City' using the Map Pointer..., lodging, and services. Touch the desired waypoint from the list. 4) If duplicate entries exist for instructions on updating the SafeTaxi database. 5.2 AOPA Data (aera 500 & 560 Americas) The AOPA Airport Directory contains airport statistics such as pattern altitudes, noise abatement information, FBO phone...
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... cycle and does not expire. This database is no set schedule. A There is updated on the splash screen during power-up. 132 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Garmin Aviation Database Updates Appendices Index NOTE: For automotive map updates refer to note that the appropriate databases are included in the terrain and obstacle...
... cycle and does not expire. This database is no set schedule. A There is updated on the splash screen during power-up. 132 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Garmin Aviation Database Updates Appendices Index NOTE: For automotive map updates refer to note that the appropriate databases are included in the terrain and obstacle...
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... route is locked and unusable. The update program is designed to operate on a sectional chart. A new route with current Jeppesen database points will need to the PC's USB port. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 133 The following ...Stations. * Symbology used on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the included USB cable to connect your aera to be created. Updates to the Jeppesen database are current. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C Jeppesen Database Information ...
... route is locked and unusable. The update program is designed to operate on a sectional chart. A new route with current Jeppesen database points will need to the PC's USB port. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 133 The following ...Stations. * Symbology used on Windows®-compatible PCs and requires the included USB cable to connect your aera to be created. Updates to the Jeppesen database are current. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendix C Jeppesen Database Information ...