Automotive Owner's Manual
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...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...
...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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... Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to turn the aera on/off. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather... cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS...
... Power button: Press and hold to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to turn the aera on/off. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Release key: Slide and release to open the battery cover Serial number (under weather... cap) microSD™ slot Microphone Battery contacts Speaker See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Mini-USB connector Getting Started GPS...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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.... ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal. ➋ Bluetooth® technology status. ➌ Touch to it is plugged in your aera, press the Power key. Touch to change settings. ➏ Touch to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the...
.... ➍ Battery status. ➎ Current time. Getting Started Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS signal. ➋ Bluetooth® technology status. ➌ Touch to it is plugged in your aera, press the Power key. Touch to change settings. ➏ Touch to find a destination. ➐ Touch to view the...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...traffic depending upon the traffic receiver connected to your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. NOTE: Garmin is heavily congested or stopped. The FM TMC subscription activates automatically after your aera. Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving ... 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 FM TMC subscriptions at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for the accuracy of an FM station transmitting ...
...traffic depending upon the traffic receiver connected to your Garmin GPS device acquires satellite signals while receiving traffic signals from the service provider. NOTE: Garmin is heavily congested or stopped. The FM TMC subscription activates automatically after your aera. Traffic in Your Area When you are receiving ... 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 FM TMC subscriptions at www.garmin.com/fmtraffic for the accuracy of an FM station transmitting ...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Restore-restore the original system settings. Touch the button below the setting name to change units of measure... Miles. This also saves battery power. Route Preference-select a preference for your aera. This setting does not apply to aviation mode. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Units-change it. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to a computer keyboard • ABCDE-an alphabetical layout...
...but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Restore-restore the original system settings. Touch the button below the setting name to change units of measure... Miles. This also saves battery power. Route Preference-select a preference for your aera. This setting does not apply to aviation mode. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Units-change it. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to a computer keyboard • ABCDE-an alphabetical layout...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... your aera to your aera to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. TourGuide The TourGuide allows your computer. To change the TourGuide settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > TourGuide. See page 31. • Unplug the XM antenna. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your aera. Touch Where To? > Extras. Avoid...
... your aera to your aera to play third-party, GPS-guided audio tours. TourGuide The TourGuide allows your computer. To change the TourGuide settings, touch Tools > Settings > Proximity Points > TourGuide. See page 31. • Unplug the XM antenna. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy .garmin.com, or contact your aera. Touch Where To? > Extras. Avoid...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... the automotive adapter. 1. If your unit does not charge in your aera cannot acquire satellites. End piece Silver tip Fuse About GPS Satellite Signals Your aera must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When your aera. For more information about GPS, go to navigate. Unscrew the round end piece, and remove...
... the automotive adapter. 1. If your unit does not charge in your aera cannot acquire satellites. End piece Silver tip Fuse About GPS Satellite Signals Your aera must acquire GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite signals to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS. When your aera. For more information about GPS, go to navigate. Unscrew the round end piece, and remove...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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...; 272 pixels; Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max. WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touchscreen Case: Waterproof to IPX7 Operating Temperature range: from -4°F to 140°...°C) Charging Temperature range: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm:
...; 272 pixels; Specifications Physical size (W × H × D): 5.35 × 3.28 × 0.94 in. (136 × 83.4 × 24 mm) Weight: 9.5 oz. (270 g) Display: 4.3 in some aera packages) Usage: 10 W max. WQVGA TFT landscape display with white backlight and touchscreen Case: Waterproof to IPX7 Operating Temperature range: from -4°F to 140°...°C) Charging Temperature range: from 32°F to 113°F (from 0°C to 5 hours depending on usage and settings Battery type: Removable lithium-ion battery GPS receiver: High-sensitivity Acquisition times*: Warm:
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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 phone features 13-15 headphone jack 39 headset... 20 Help 23 Home location 7 phone number 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera...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 phone features 13-15 headphone jack 39 headset... 20 Help 23 Home location 7 phone number 15 I incoming call 14 K keyboard 7 language mode 7, 29 layout 28 kilometers 28 L Lane Assist 12 language guide 26 lithium-ion battery 35, 39 locking your aera...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
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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... External antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to open the battery cover NOTE:... Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box...
... External antenna connector (under weather cap) Microphone Memory card slot Battery contacts Serial number (under the battery) Mini-USB connector GPS antenna Speaker Release key: Slide and release to adjust the volume and the backlight brightness. Press quickly to open the battery cover NOTE:... Your aera has both automotive and aviation usage modes. aera 500 series quick start manual explains the automotive functions of your aera. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box...
Automotive Quick Start Manual
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... signals may take a few minutes. Touch Where To? > Points of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. Search for a location in your aera. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into place. 8. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Add As a Via Point to an open area, out... in a different area, touch Where To? > Near. 7. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Tilt the aera back until it . Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth® technology status. ➌ Touch to use the tools such as settings, Where...
... signals may take a few minutes. Touch Where To? > Points of garages, and away from tall buildings. 2. Search for a location in your aera. Plug the other end of the vehicle power cable into place. 8. Touch Go!. 4. Touch Add As a Via Point to an open area, out... in a different area, touch Where To? > Near. 7. Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Tilt the aera back until it . Using the Menu Page ➏ ➐ ➑➒ ➓ ➊ GPS satellite strength. ➋ Bluetooth® technology status. ➌ Touch to use the tools such as settings, Where...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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......5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays 11 Map Panning...11 Map Range...12 Map Overlays...12 Section 2 GPS Navigation 13 2.1 Flight Data...13 Data Fields...13 Numeric Flight Data...13 2.2 HSI/Panel...14 Changing the CDI Scale...14 Setting the Bug Indicator...14... 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
......5 Selecting a Function...8 Scrolling...9 1.4 Accessing System Functionality 9 Option Menus...9 Data Entry...10 1.5 Using Map Displays 11 Map Panning...11 Map Range...12 Map Overlays...12 Section 2 GPS Navigation 13 2.1 Flight Data...13 Data Fields...13 Numeric Flight Data...13 2.2 HSI/Panel...14 Changing the CDI Scale...14 Setting the Bug Indicator...14... 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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Table of Contents Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 27 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 27 4.2 Terrain...27 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 28 Section 5 Utilities 29 5.1 Flight Log...29 5.2 Track Log...29 5.3 E6B Calculator...30 5.4 Aircraft Profile...31 5.5 Weight & Balance...32 Section 6 Appendix 33 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 33 Airspace Messages...34 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 35 Aural Alerts...37 Loss of GPS Position...37 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 37 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
Table of Contents Section 4 Hazard Avoidance 27 4.1 XM® Weather (aera 510 & 560 27 4.2 Terrain...27 4.3 Traffic Information Service (TIS 28 Section 5 Utilities 29 5.1 Flight Log...29 5.2 Track Log...29 5.3 E6B Calculator...30 5.4 Aircraft Profile...31 5.5 Weight & Balance...32 Section 6 Appendix 33 Miscellaneous Message Advisories 33 Airspace Messages...34 Data Field & Numeric Data Options 35 Aural Alerts...37 Loss of GPS Position...37 Hazard Display with Loss of GPS Position 37 ii Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... the Battery Cover Serial Number (Under the Battery) Unit Overview 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 1 Index This Quick Reference Guide is to provide a resource with which to be a comprehensive operating guide. Overview GPS Navigation Section 1 Overview Overview 1.1 Unit Overview The purpose of this document is not intended...
... the Battery Cover Serial Number (Under the Battery) Unit Overview 190-01117-03 Rev. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 1 Index This Quick Reference Guide is to provide a resource with which to be a comprehensive operating guide. Overview GPS Navigation Section 1 Overview Overview 1.1 Unit Overview The purpose of this document is not intended...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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Overview GPS Navigation Overview 1.2 Getting Started Battery Installation Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Slide the release key until the battery cover on the back of the aera opens up. 3) Remove the battery cover. 4) Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion... battery cover into the groove on the inside of the battery compartment, and press down. Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Index Installing the Battery 2 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
Overview GPS Navigation Overview 1.2 Getting Started Battery Installation Installing the battery: 1) Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box. 2) Slide the release key until the battery cover on the back of the aera opens up. 3) Remove the battery cover. 4) Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion... battery cover into the groove on the inside of the battery compartment, and press down. Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Utilities Appendix Index Installing the Battery 2 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. A
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... power cable from the aircraft. Viewing the GPS status: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > GPS Status. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Automotive or Aviation (from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Charging the...
... power cable from the aircraft. Viewing the GPS status: From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > GPS Status. The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied. Aviation Automotive Or: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > Automotive or Aviation (from automotive mode). 2) Touch Yes. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 3 Charging the...
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... been edited. Back Displays the previous page; Displays the Direct-to function (touch and hold ). Utilities Appendix Index 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Out Zooms out. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview 1.3 Operation Basic Navigation Controls The controls on the touchscreen change dynamically depending on...
... been edited. Back Displays the previous page; Displays the Direct-to function (touch and hold ). Utilities Appendix Index 4 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Out Zooms out. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview 1.3 Operation Basic Navigation Controls The controls on the touchscreen change dynamically depending on...
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... Tools Displays the Navigation Map. NDB Displays nearest NDBs. 190-01117-03 Rev. Displays the Panel Mode. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 5 Index Displays flight data. Displays the 'Direct To' function. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview 'Home' Screen Touch the icon at any time to access the 'Home...
... Tools Displays the Navigation Map. NDB Displays nearest NDBs. 190-01117-03 Rev. Displays the Panel Mode. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 5 Index Displays flight data. Displays the 'Direct To' function. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview 'Home' Screen Touch the icon at any time to access the 'Home...
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...PIREP Displays PIREPs. VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic). Lightning Displays Lightning. Utilities Appendix Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Touch the following second-level Icons to access the second-level Weather...TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions). Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. City Displays nearest cities. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Intersection Displays nearest intersections. Airspace Displays nearest airspace. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service ...
...PIREP Displays PIREPs. VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic). Lightning Displays Lightning. Utilities Appendix Index 6 Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 190-01117-03 Rev. Touch the following second-level Icons to access the second-level Weather...TFRs (Temporary Flight Restrictions). Storm Cells Displays Storm Cells. City Displays nearest cities. Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Overview Intersection Displays nearest intersections. Airspace Displays nearest airspace. FSS Displays nearest Flight Service ...
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...the Icing Forecast. Displays Surface Pressure. Track Log Displays Track Logs. Weight/Bal Displays the Weight & Balance. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Freeze Lvl Turb Fcst Icing Fcst WX Frst Pressure Sea Temp Displays Freezing Levels..... User WPT Displays User Waypoints and Proximity Waypoints. Automotive Activates automotive mode. Displays Water Temperature. Flight Log Displays Flight Logs. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 7 Displays Forecast Information (current, 12, 24, 36, & 48). Touch the following second-level icons...
...the Icing Forecast. Displays Surface Pressure. Track Log Displays Track Logs. Weight/Bal Displays the Weight & Balance. Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Overview Freeze Lvl Turb Fcst Icing Fcst WX Frst Pressure Sea Temp Displays Freezing Levels..... User WPT Displays User Waypoints and Proximity Waypoints. Automotive Activates automotive mode. Displays Water Temperature. Flight Log Displays Flight Logs. A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference Guide 7 Displays Forecast Information (current, 12, 24, 36, & 48). Touch the following second-level icons...