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...16 Listening to XM Radio 16 Weather 17 Using FM TMC Traffic 18 Receiving Traffic Information 18 Traffic in an Automobile.......2 Configuring Your aera 3 Acquiring Satellites 3 Changing Modes 3 Using the Menu Page 3 Finding Your Destination 4 Following Your Route 5 Adjusting the Volume...
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...16 Listening to XM Radio 16 Weather 17 Using FM TMC Traffic 18 Receiving Traffic Information 18 Traffic in an Automobile.......2 Configuring Your aera 3 Acquiring Satellites 3 Changing Modes 3 Using the Menu Page 3 Finding Your Destination 4 Following Your Route 5 Adjusting the Volume...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... 31 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 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...
... 31 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 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...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... prevent damage, remove the unit from the bottom of the friction mount and shape it to your dashboard so it out of direct sunlight. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the end of your aera for at least 4 hours before using on battery power. •... 6. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Getting Started Installing the Battery 1. Slide the top of the aera opens up . Slide the release key until the battery cover on your dashboard. 3. Mount arm Friction mount 5. Place the friction mount on the back of the battery cover into the cradle...
... prevent damage, remove the unit from the bottom of the friction mount and shape it to your dashboard so it out of direct sunlight. Plug the vehicle power cable into the power connector on the end of your aera for at least 4 hours before using on battery power. •... 6. Insert the battery so that came in an Automobile 1. Getting Started Installing the Battery 1. Slide the top of the aera opens up . Slide the release key until the battery cover on your dashboard. 3. Mount arm Friction mount 5. Place the friction mount on the back of the battery cover into the cradle...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... available when you want to XM Radio. Listening to receive XM satellite signals. You must have purchased and activated an XM subscription, and your aera in North America. 1. NOTE: After you can be connected to a GXM 40 antenna to XM Radio If your GXM 40 antenna. Some ...service is only available in the upper-right corner of the screen. Checking XM Signal Strength 1. NOTE: XM is only available in the automotive mount or the aviation mount. 2. Refer to view the stations you have saved as presets. • To remove a preset, select the station you touch and ....
... available when you want to XM Radio. Listening to receive XM satellite signals. You must have purchased and activated an XM subscription, and your aera in North America. 1. NOTE: After you can be connected to a GXM 40 antenna to XM Radio If your GXM 40 antenna. Some ...service is only available in the upper-right corner of the screen. Checking XM Signal Strength 1. NOTE: XM is only available in the automotive mount or the aviation mount. 2. Refer to view the stations you have saved as presets. • To remove a preset, select the station you touch and ....
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... volume icon to the trash can store files, such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. The file appears in the list of files in your computer. Unplug your aera from MapSource® 22 Connecting Your aera to delete. 3. Connect the larger end of a file, do not...
... volume icon to the trash can store files, such as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Open the "Garmin" or memory card drive/volume. 4. The file appears in the list of files in your computer. Unplug your aera from MapSource® 22 Connecting Your aera to delete. 3. Connect the larger end of a file, do not...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the side of the automotive adapter. 1. Screw on the mount. When your aera. Removing the aera and Mount To remove the aera from the friction mount, turn red or clear . Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle releases the ball on the end piece. Unscrew ...the bars turn the cradle to replace the fuse located at the tip of the cradle, and tilt the aera forward. To remove the cradle from the cradle, press the button on the Menu page are green . Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
... acquired satellite signals, the signal strength bars on the side of the automotive adapter. 1. Screw on the mount. When your aera. Removing the aera and Mount To remove the aera from the friction mount, turn red or clear . Apply pressure until the socket on the cradle releases the ball on the end piece. Unscrew ...the bars turn the cradle to replace the fuse located at the tip of the cradle, and tilt the aera forward. To remove the cradle from the cradle, press the button on the Menu page are green . Go outside to an area free from tall obstructions to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...needed. Appendix Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. • Do not keep your unit in your aera. See page 22 for Your aera Your aera contains sensitive electronic components that can damage plastic components. You will see an ... operating it can cause permanent damage. • Though a PDA stylus can be permanently damaged if exposed to the latest Garmin online services. Never use . aera 500 Series Owner's Manual37 To minimize the risk of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning...
...needed. Appendix Avoiding Theft • To avoid theft, remove the unit and mount from sight when not in use. • Do not keep your unit in your aera. See page 22 for Your aera Your aera contains sensitive electronic components that can damage plastic components. You will see an ... operating it can cause permanent damage. • Though a PDA stylus can be permanently damaged if exposed to the latest Garmin online services. Never use . aera 500 Series Owner's Manual37 To minimize the risk of high-quality materials and does not require user maintenance other than cleaning...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... 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...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 ...21 saving current 21 position icon 30 Power key 1 Q QWERTY 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 ...
... 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...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 ...21 saving current 21 position icon 30 Power key 1 Q QWERTY 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 ...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...battery cover. 4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. Lift and push the friction mount arm toward the windshield. Slide the release key until the battery cover on the end of the aera pops up. 3. Replace the battery cover. Release button Cradle Vehicle power cable 2. Installing the...that came in an Automobile 1. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the bottom of direct sunlight. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Friction mount arm 5. Locate the metal contacts on the back of the lithium‑ion battery. 5. Remove the clear plastic ...
...battery cover. 4. Plug the vehicle power cable into the cradle. Lift and push the friction mount arm toward the windshield. Slide the release key until the battery cover on the end of the aera pops up. 3. Replace the battery cover. Release button Cradle Vehicle power cable 2. Installing the...that came in an Automobile 1. To prevent injury or damage, remove the unit from the bottom of direct sunlight. Mounting Your aera in the product box. 2. Friction mount arm 5. Locate the metal contacts on the back of the lithium‑ion battery. 5. Remove the clear plastic ...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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...mount. ➐ Touch to your destination with a GXM 40 antenna, you depart from the route, your aera recalculates the route and provides new directions. As you travel on the map, and directions at the top of your aera...Owner's Manual for more information on activating XM Radio. If you can be found on the aera 510 and 560 models. page. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ Touch to view ... 1. aera 500 series quick start manual Some features, such as you travel , your aera in North America. ➏ Touch to return to www.garmin.com/xm. Place your aera guides...
...mount. ➐ Touch to your destination with a GXM 40 antenna, you depart from the route, your aera recalculates the route and provides new directions. As you travel on the map, and directions at the top of your aera...Owner's Manual for more information on activating XM Radio. If you can be found on the aera 510 and 560 models. page. ➊ ➋ ➌ ➊ Touch to view ... 1. aera 500 series quick start manual Some features, such as you travel , your aera in North America. ➏ Touch to return to www.garmin.com/xm. Place your aera guides...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... Yes. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Automotive or Aviation (from the aircraft. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Changing Modes The aera offers two modes for several days. Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. The unit begins charging as soon as external...The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. 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 ...
... Yes. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Automotive or Aviation (from the aircraft. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Changing Modes The aera offers two modes for several days. Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. The unit begins charging as soon as external...The bars on the 'Home' Screen indicate the GPS signal strength. 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 ...
Pilot's Guide
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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 ......35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Changing the CDI Scale...38 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 39 190-01117-02 Rev. 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 ......35 Compass Arc...36 2.2 HSI/Panel...37 Changing the CDI Scale...38 Setting the Bug Indicator...38 Manually Setting a Course 39 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide i
Pilot's Guide
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......151 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide iii Table of Contents Section 5 Additional Features 105 5.1 SafeTaxi...105 SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision 106 5.2 AOPA Data (aera 500 & 560 Americas 107 5.3 XM® Radio (aera 510 & 560 109 Activating XM Satellite Radio... 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...
......151 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide iii Table of Contents Section 5 Additional Features 105 5.1 SafeTaxi...105 SafeTaxi Cycle Number and Revision 106 5.2 AOPA Data (aera 500 & 560 Americas 107 5.3 XM® Radio (aera 510 & 560 109 Activating XM Satellite Radio... 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...
Pilot's Guide
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... temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° to charge. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes into Charge Mode. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft. Plug the unit into a 12-...The unit can put the unit into Charge Mode. Press and hold the POWER Button. Charging the unit's battery using on mounting the aera in the aircraft. Mounting the aera in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the unit when not in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the ...
... temperature range: 32° to 104°F (0° to charge. Instead of completely turning off, the unit now goes into Charge Mode. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 To avoid discharging the aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft. Plug the unit into a 12-...The unit can put the unit into Charge Mode. Press and hold the POWER Button. Charging the unit's battery using on mounting the aera in the aircraft. Mounting the aera in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the unit when not in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the ...
Pilot's Guide
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 127 Index Mini-USB Connector GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Mini-USB Connection Connecting the aera to a computer: 1) (Optional Step) Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in the battery compartment. Press it in ... USB data port. 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 Windows and as mounted volumes on the screen, along with an icon indicating the usage mode. Overview Appendix C Appendix C:...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 127 Index Mini-USB Connector GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices Mini-USB Connection Connecting the aera to a computer: 1) (Optional Step) Insert a memory card into the memory card slot in the battery compartment. Press it in ... USB data port. 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 Windows and as mounted volumes on the screen, along with an icon indicating the usage mode. Overview Appendix C Appendix C:...
Pilot's Guide
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... flight manual of an accident or turbulence. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 135 Index NOTE: Readjust the position of the aera to fit the majority of the display screen as shown below. The yoke mount is designed to provide the best view of conventional...Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices aera Cradle Clamp Adjustment Knob WARNING: It is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the aera to impact it will not interfere...
... flight manual of an accident or turbulence. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 135 Index NOTE: Readjust the position of the aera to fit the majority of the display screen as shown below. The yoke mount is designed to provide the best view of conventional...Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Appendices aera Cradle Clamp Adjustment Knob WARNING: It is not warranted against turbulence, collision damage, or related consequences. The mounting hardware provided by Garmin is the sole responsibility of the owner/operator of the aera to impact it will not interfere...
Pilot's Guide
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... Cradle Adjustment Knob to release the aera. 2) Lift out the aera. Attaching the aera to the yoke mount: 1) Fit the bottom of the mount to hold the aera in place. 5) Connect power/data cables. 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...
... Cradle Adjustment Knob to release the aera. 2) Lift out the aera. Attaching the aera to the yoke mount: 1) Fit the bottom of the mount to hold the aera in place. 5) Connect power/data cables. 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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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, and rubber washer. 2) Rotate the clamp assembly 90o ...away from you. 3) Secure the clamp assembly to the rest of the yoke mount using the Cradle Adjustment Knob, spacer, and rubber washer. Adjust the clamp angle before fully tightening the Cradle Adjustment Knob. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 137 Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS...
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, and rubber washer. 2) Rotate the clamp assembly 90o ...away from you. 3) Secure the clamp assembly to the rest of the yoke mount using the Cradle Adjustment Knob, spacer, and rubber washer. Adjust the clamp angle before fully tightening the Cradle Adjustment Knob. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 137 Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS...
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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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... interface. Output frequency data to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to an SL30/SL40 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Currently the two models supported are encountered, ...disconnect the aera from the yoke shaft or control arm. If any abnormalities with SL 30/40 tuning or operation are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Removing the yoke mount from the...
... interface. Output frequency data to an SL40/SL30 nav/comm radio: 1) Connect the aera to an SL30/SL40 using the Aviation Bare Wire Connector (optional accessory). 190-01117-02 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 139 Appendices Index Currently the two models supported are encountered, ...disconnect the aera from the yoke shaft or control arm. If any abnormalities with SL 30/40 tuning or operation are the SL30 nav/comm and the SL40 comm. Appendix D Cable Clamp Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Removing the yoke mount from the...