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... or organization of such changes or improvements. or its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any purpose without the express permission...for any use and operation of this document is a registered trademark of Garmin. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Information in the USA and other countries. myGarmin™, aera™, ecoRoute™, Garmin Lock™, and nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in Taiwan...
... or organization of such changes or improvements. or its products and to make changes in any storage medium, for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of such marks by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any purpose without the express permission...for any use and operation of this document is a registered trademark of Garmin. © 2009 Garmin Ltd. Information in the USA and other countries. myGarmin™, aera™, ecoRoute™, Garmin Lock™, and nüMaps Guarantee™ are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in Taiwan...
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...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...
...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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...updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual The FM TMC subscription activates automatically after your aera. Check the Garmin... Web site at any time. Receiving Traffic Information To receive traffic information, the following conditions must be met: • The traffic receiver must be connected to the aera. • The traffic receiver and the aera...FM station transmitting traffic information. NOTE: Garmin is heavily congested or stopped. Traffic ...
...updated. 18 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual The FM TMC subscription activates automatically after your aera. Check the Garmin... Web site at any time. Receiving Traffic Information To receive traffic information, the following conditions must be met: • The traffic receiver must be connected to the aera. • The traffic receiver and the aera...FM station transmitting traffic information. NOTE: Garmin is heavily congested or stopped. Traffic ...
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... that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Usage Mode-within automotive mode, specify your aera. Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional maps. See page 3 to switch to the dual boot functionality. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. Touch the button below the setting name to...
... that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Usage Mode-within automotive mode, specify your aera. Touch the setting you update the system software or purchase additional maps. See page 3 to switch to the dual boot functionality. Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. Touch the button below the setting name to...
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...the original time settings. Text-change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Keyboard-select the keyboard for a dark background, or Auto to take on the aera drive. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 Restore-restore the original navigation settings. Time Format...the selected language. Restore-restore the original languages. You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on your battery life. • Off Road-to calculate point-to update the time automatically. button. Avoidances-select the road types that you can also change the...
...the original time settings. Text-change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names. Keyboard-select the keyboard for a dark background, or Auto to take on the aera drive. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual29 Restore-restore the original navigation settings. Time Format...the selected language. Restore-restore the original languages. You can adjust the time in the Garmin\Screenshot folder on your battery life. • Off Road-to calculate point-to update the time automatically. button. Avoidances-select the road types that you can also change the...
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... send a valid product registration or proof of maps that locks your aera. Calibrating the Screen If the touchscreen is a Security Location? Appendix nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. Touch Tools > Settings > Display...;Maps Guarantee only applies to get it unlocked. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual33 NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you do not need to enter the PIN. Additional Maps You can also remove and then reinstall the battery to http://fly.garmin....
... send a valid product registration or proof of maps that locks your aera. Calibrating the Screen If the touchscreen is a Security Location? Appendix nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera. Touch the button below Garmin Lock. 3. Touch Tools > Settings > Display...;Maps Guarantee only applies to get it unlocked. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual33 NOTE: If you forget your PIN and your security location, you do not need to enter the PIN. Additional Maps You can also remove and then reinstall the battery to http://fly.garmin....
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Index G Garmin Lock 30, 33 geocaching 10 globe view 10 Go! page options 6 Go Home 7 GPS about GPS 36 off/on 28 H hands-free...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...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! page options 6 Go Home 7 GPS about GPS 36 off/on 28 H hands-free...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...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
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... 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 icon ...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
... 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 icon ...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 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. 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. 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 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. 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. 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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... see more information about accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your aera. For information about your aera. aera 500 series quick start manual Locking Your aera 1. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera at your security location and that your aera is receiving satellite signals. 2. You are at http://my...
... see more information about accessories, go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your aera. For information about your aera. aera 500 series quick start manual Locking Your aera 1. nüMaps Guarantee™ To receive one free map update (if available), register your aera at your security location and that your aera is receiving satellite signals. 2. You are at http://my...
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nüMaps Guarantee™ and aera™ are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. XM and the XM logos are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Other trademarks and trade ...are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. B ...
nüMaps Guarantee™ and aera™ are trademarks of XM Satellite Radio Inc. or its subsidiaries Garmin International, Inc. 1200 East 151st Street, Olathe, Kansas 66062, USA Garmin (Europe) Ltd. XM and the XM logos are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. Other trademarks and trade ...are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. September 2009 © 2009 Garmin Ltd. For the latest free software updates (excluding map data) throughout the life of Garmin. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of your Garmin products, visit the Garmin Web site at www.garmin.com. B ...
Pilot's Guide
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... 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 190-01117-02 Rev. Whenever an approach is displayed on maps using different line widths, colors, and types, based on the aera consists of building a flight plan by touching the Data Field Buttons at a time and inserting approaches...as needed. Data Fields The Active and Saved Flight Plan Data Fields can be changed or updated, the aera automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 67 Appendices Index Section 3 Flight Planning Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Flight...
... 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 190-01117-02 Rev. Whenever an approach is displayed on maps using different line widths, colors, and types, based on the aera consists of building a flight plan by touching the Data Field Buttons at a time and inserting approaches...as needed. Data Fields The Active and Saved Flight Plan Data Fields can be changed or updated, the aera automatically updates the information if the procedure has not been modified. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 67 Appendices Index Section 3 Flight Planning Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Flight...
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...in weather conditions. Touching the Map Feature Button will display additional information. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 85 Appendices Index They... can be viewed by selecting the METAR flag with the map pointer. METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is only displayed within the installed aviation database service area. Map Feature METAR Data (Map...GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Map Feature Button Storm Cell Data (Map) METARs and TAFs Additional Storm Cell Information...
...in weather conditions. Touching the Map Feature Button will display additional information. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 85 Appendices Index They... can be viewed by selecting the METAR flag with the map pointer. METAR (METeorological Aerodrome Report) is only displayed within the installed aviation database service area. Map Feature METAR Data (Map...GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Map Feature Button Storm Cell Data (Map) METARs and TAFs Additional Storm Cell Information...
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... or 'Recent Waypoints'.) b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 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... Expiration date of operation, local attractions, ground transportation, lodging, and services. The SafeTaxi database is provided by City' using the Map Pointer. 2) Touch the Map Feature Button. 3) Touch the AOPA Tab (if necessary).
... or 'Recent Waypoints'.) b) Touch the desired waypoint from the list. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 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... Expiration date of operation, local attractions, ground transportation, lodging, and services. The SafeTaxi database is provided by City' using the Map Pointer. 2) Touch the Map Feature Button. 3) Touch the AOPA Tab (if necessary).
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... the aircraft position on the splash screen during power-up. 132 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The obstacle database contains data for obstacles, such as rivers, lakes, and towns. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle and does not expire. This database ... contains data for selected airports. The terrain database contains the terrain mapping data. It is updated periodically and has no set schedule. There is very important to note that pose a potential hazard to http://my.garmin.com. The Safe Taxi database contains detailed airport diagrams for the...
... the aircraft position on the splash screen during power-up. 132 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The obstacle database contains data for obstacles, such as rivers, lakes, and towns. This database is updated on a 56-day cycle and does not expire. This database ... contains data for selected airports. The terrain database contains the terrain mapping data. It is updated periodically and has no set schedule. There is very important to note that pose a potential hazard to http://my.garmin.com. The Safe Taxi database contains detailed airport diagrams for the...
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... transponder-equipped aircraft within a 7.5nm radius, from 3,000 feet below, to TIS. The TIS ground sensor uses real-time track reports to provide a five-second update rate. While TIS is a useful aid for avoidance maneuvers during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or when there is neither better nor more accurate than the...-S radar system, which is not intended to that used by ATCRBS. TIS and TAS/TCAS have similar ranges. TIS Limitations TIS relies on the Navigation Map. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 151 Appendices Index
... transponder-equipped aircraft within a 7.5nm radius, from 3,000 feet below, to TIS. The TIS ground sensor uses real-time track reports to provide a five-second update rate. While TIS is a useful aid for avoidance maneuvers during instrument meteorological conditions (IMC) or when there is neither better nor more accurate than the...-S radar system, which is not intended to that used by ATCRBS. TIS and TAS/TCAS have similar ranges. TIS Limitations TIS relies on the Navigation Map. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 151 Appendices Index
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The unit can save up to access a vertical list of saved profiles. 3) Touch the desired profile from the list. 162 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Selecting a saved aircraft profile: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Profile 2) Touch the Aircraft Name ...touch OK. 3) Enter the Cruise Speed, Maximum Speed, or Fuel Flow using the +/- buttons or the keypad. 4) Touch Map Symbol. buttons to select cruising speed, maximum speed, fuel flow, and map symbol. A Index a) Touch the b) Touch OK. The maximum speed is used to define the range for airspeed on the...
The unit can save up to access a vertical list of saved profiles. 3) Touch the desired profile from the list. 162 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Selecting a saved aircraft profile: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Profile 2) Touch the Aircraft Name ...touch OK. 3) Enter the Cruise Speed, Maximum Speed, or Fuel Flow using the +/- buttons or the keypad. 4) Touch Map Symbol. buttons to select cruising speed, maximum speed, fuel flow, and map symbol. A Index a) Touch the b) Touch OK. The maximum speed is used to define the range for airspeed on the...