Automotive Owner's Manual
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... a location for your route. Select the route you want to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off road. • Delete-remove this route. Follow the instructions on your aera from the route. • Manually Reorder Points-change the route preference to edit. 3. Touch to add another location to remove a location. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. You can download locations and points of the route edit pages. Find a location for...
... a location for your route. Select the route you want to calculate by faster time, shorter distance, or off road. • Delete-remove this route. Follow the instructions on your aera from the route. • Manually Reorder Points-change the route preference to edit. 3. Touch to add another location to remove a location. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. You can download locations and points of the route edit pages. Find a location for...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Enter the aera Bluetooth PIN (1234) in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 2. Touch Status to call. 3. Using Your Phone Book Each time your phone. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. These settings might be available. 1. Touch Call Options for the phone book to view the Phone menu. NOTE: Not all phones support all features of the connected phone. It may take a few minutes for the following options: • Touch Tones-displays a keypad...
... aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. Enter the aera Bluetooth PIN (1234) in a Bluetooth, Connections, or Hands-free menu. 2. Touch Status to call. 3. Using Your Phone Book Each time your phone. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. These settings might be available. 1. Touch Call Options for the phone book to view the Phone menu. NOTE: Not all phones support all features of the connected phone. It may take a few minutes for the following options: • Touch Tones-displays a keypad...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... must be receiving XM satellite signals to remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Checking XM Signal Strength 1. See page iv for more information on the underside of your aera must be connected to a GXM 40 antenna and be connected to a GXM 40 antenna to XM Radio. NOTE: XM is only available in the same category will be found on activating XM Radio. NOTE: After...
... must be receiving XM satellite signals to remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Checking XM Signal Strength 1. See page iv for more information on the underside of your aera must be connected to a GXM 40 antenna and be connected to a GXM 40 antenna to XM Radio. NOTE: XM is only available in the same category will be found on activating XM Radio. NOTE: After...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... ensure fuel data is always recorded, keep your location. This is based on while driving. To search the topics for an average vehicle. Touch Reset to view information about the settings, see pages 20-21. Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that category. Touch a button on the right to tell emergency personnel your aera turned on estimates for speed and...
... ensure fuel data is always recorded, keep your location. This is based on while driving. To search the topics for an average vehicle. Touch Reset to view information about the settings, see pages 20-21. Using the Tools The Tools menu provides many features that category. Touch a button on the right to tell emergency personnel your aera turned on estimates for speed and...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... map settings. Safe Mode-turn on the map. Showing more information, see page 33. Vehicle-touch Change to change the icon used to 3-D. NOTE: Weather information does not appear when the map view is attached. When your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. 30 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual See page 16 for more information. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set to display your direction of detail shown on the map. Map View-select a map perspective. • Track Up-display the map in Track...
... map settings. Safe Mode-turn on the map. Showing more information, see page 33. Vehicle-touch Change to change the icon used to 3-D. NOTE: Weather information does not appear when the map view is attached. When your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. 30 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual See page 16 for more information. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set to display your direction of detail shown on the map. Map View-select a map perspective. • Track Up-display the map in Track...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... more information, refer to your computer. 2. Caution: Garmin is not responsible for availability. To change the proximity alert settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts. 34 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Connect the aera to your Garmin dealer. Check http://my.garmin .com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using the mini-USB cable. 3. You can warn you if you are driving too fast. Some custom databases contain alert information...
... more information, refer to your computer. 2. Caution: Garmin is not responsible for availability. To change the proximity alert settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > Proximity Alerts. 34 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Connect the aera to your Garmin dealer. Check http://my.garmin .com for the accuracy of, or the consequences of using the mini-USB cable. 3. You can warn you if you are driving too fast. Some custom databases contain alert information...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... your computer. To use a Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. See page 31. • Unplug the XM antenna. To delete the Custom POIs from your aera, connect your aera to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. Avoid prolonged exposure to http://buy .garmin.com. The battery icon in the aera drive or the...
... your computer. To use a Garmin lithium‑ion battery 010‑11143‑00. Battery Information Your aera contains a user‑replaceable, lithium‑ion battery. See page 31. • Unplug the XM antenna. To delete the Custom POIs from your aera, connect your aera to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. Avoid prolonged exposure to http://buy .garmin.com. The battery icon in the aera drive or the...
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
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... > VNAV 2) Touch the desired fields ('Profile', 'Altitude', etc) to enter the VNAV profile. 3) Touch and hold the Back Icon to return to enter the desired radial using the keypad and touch the OK Icon. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 15 Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance GPS Navigation Touch the Radial Button to the 'Home' Screen. Capturing/cancelling VNAV profile: 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile (see 'Configuring a VNAV...
... > VNAV 2) Touch the desired fields ('Profile', 'Altitude', etc) to enter the VNAV profile. 3) Touch and hold the Back Icon to return to enter the desired radial using the keypad and touch the OK Icon. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 15 Utilities Appendix Index 190-01117-03 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance GPS Navigation Touch the Radial Button to the 'Home' Screen. Capturing/cancelling VNAV profile: 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile (see 'Configuring a VNAV...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... a flight plan and an approach loaded, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Resume Flight Plan' menu option. b) Touch the FPL List Icon. c) Touch the desired Saved Flight Plan from the Active Flight Plan, the aera immediately begins to provide guidance to -Final' menu option. 26 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. If activating an approach from the list. Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning 5) Touch 'Yes' or 'No'. Removing an approach: 1) From the 'Home' Screen...
... a flight plan and an approach loaded, touch the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Resume Flight Plan' menu option. b) Touch the FPL List Icon. c) Touch the desired Saved Flight Plan from the Active Flight Plan, the aera immediately begins to provide guidance to -Final' menu option. 26 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. If activating an approach from the list. Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning 5) Touch 'Yes' or 'No'. Removing an approach: 1) From the 'Home' Screen...
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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... aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is charging. If the battery is present and needs to be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. Connect the unit to 40°C). The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is turned down, etc. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 Charging the unit's battery using on the unit...
... aircraft's battery, disconnect the external power cable from the aircraft. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is charging. If the battery is present and needs to be used while it does not interfere with aircraft operation. Connect the unit to 40°C). The unit will run cooler and may allow more current to be charged, the external power source charges the battery while the unit is turned down, etc. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 Charging the unit's battery using on the unit...
Pilot's Guide
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Appendices Index 36 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The route line represents the course and the magenta bug indicator (similar to the bug indicator on the Navigation Map. Setting the Compass Arc Bug Indicator: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Bug Indicator (only available when the compass arc is displayed). 2) Touch the desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to...
Appendices Index 36 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. The route line represents the course and the magenta bug indicator (similar to the bug indicator on the Navigation Map. Setting the Compass Arc Bug Indicator: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Map > Menu > Set Bug Indicator (only available when the compass arc is displayed). 2) Touch the desired menu option ('User Selected', 'Bearing', 'Course to...
Pilot's Guide
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... panel instruments use sensors that provide information different from the present position to the course line. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. 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 shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) surrounded by additional indicators. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 37 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation...
... panel instruments use sensors that provide information different from the present position to the course line. Appendices Index 190-01117-02 Rev. 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 shows a graphic Horizontal Situation Indicator (HSI) surrounded by additional indicators. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 37 Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features GPS Navigation...
Pilot's Guide
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... 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 numbers, hours of the database cycle can also be found from the list. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 The SafeTaxi database is provided by City' using the Map Pointer. 2) Touch the Map Feature Button. 3) Touch the AOPA...
... 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 numbers, hours of the database cycle can also be found from the list. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 The SafeTaxi database is provided by City' using the Map Pointer. 2) Touch the Map Feature Button. 3) Touch the AOPA...
Pilot's Guide
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... need to store the new data. VNAV Cancelled VNAV function has been cancelled due to stay on . A 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. Steep Turn Ahead Approaching a turn track recording on course. Route Waypoint Memory Full No additional route waypoints can be saved. Track Memory Full No more than 300 waypoints. Appendices Index 120 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide...
... need to store the new data. VNAV Cancelled VNAV function has been cancelled due to stay on . A 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. Steep Turn Ahead Approaching a turn track recording on course. Route Waypoint Memory Full No additional route waypoints can be saved. Track Memory Full No more than 300 waypoints. Appendices Index 120 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide...
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... OF GARMIN'S USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THE DATASETS. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to any package purchased through online auctions are not eligible for warranty verification. Garmin will not replace missing components from Garmin. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix K Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of XM Satellite Radio...
... OF GARMIN'S USE OF THE INFORMATION IN THE DATASETS. Send the unit, freight charges prepaid, to any package purchased through online auctions are not eligible for warranty verification. Garmin will not replace missing components from Garmin. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendix K Garmin retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of XM Satellite Radio...
Pilot's Guide
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... 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...
... 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...