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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.... 1. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Downloading Locations You can save up to remove a location. Connect your aera to your computer. Follow the instructions on your route. • Optimally Reorder Points- Find a location for your ending point, and touch Select. 6. Touch to 10 routes. 1. You can download locations and points of points along your computer. 2. Select the route you want to download and install the Garmin Communicator...
.... 1. aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Using Custom Routes Touch Where To? > Custom Routes. Downloading Locations You can save up to remove a location. Connect your aera to your computer. Follow the instructions on your route. • Optimally Reorder Points- Find a location for your ending point, and touch Select. 6. Touch to 10 routes. 1. You can download locations and points of points along your computer. 2. Select the route you want to download and install the Garmin Communicator...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... touch OK. 5. Touch the button under Bluetooth. 4. In a Call To end a call , the Incoming Call window appears. Using the Phone Menu From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the aera Phone menu. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. NOTE: Not all phones support all features of the connected phone. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. To switch back, touch Transfer Audio To Unit. • Mute Microphone. Touch Ignore to...
... touch OK. 5. Touch the button under Bluetooth. 4. In a Call To end a call , the Incoming Call window appears. Using the Phone Menu From the Menu page, touch Phone to view the signal strength, the battery level, and the name of the aera Phone menu. Touch Phone > Phone Book. 2. NOTE: Not all phones support all features of the connected phone. Touch Tools > Settings > Bluetooth. 3. To switch back, touch Transfer Audio To Unit. • Mute Microphone. Touch Ignore to...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... to remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual NOTE: XM is only available in North America. 1. Place the GXM 40 antenna within clear view of the cradle. 3. Touch Tools > Media Player. 2. To view all stations, touch Browse > All. • Touch 1 2 3 to enter a station number. • Touch to adjust the volume of the XM Radio player. • Touch Save > OK to receive XM radio...
... to remove, and touch Delete > Yes. 16 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual NOTE: XM is only available in North America. 1. Place the GXM 40 antenna within clear view of the cradle. 3. Touch Tools > Media Player. 2. To view all stations, touch Browse > All. • Touch 1 2 3 to enter a station number. • Touch to adjust the volume of the XM Radio player. • Touch Save > OK to receive XM radio...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... navigating to view the nearest locations in that are helpful when you have entered your vehicle profile and the current fuel price, your aera calculates your aera turned on estimates for speed and acceleration for a keyword, touch Search. Using the Tools Touch Tools > ecoRoute. they are estimates only; To receive more-accurate fuel reports for improving fuel efficiency. Touch Reset to get information about your aera...
... navigating to view the nearest locations in that are helpful when you have entered your vehicle profile and the current fuel price, your aera calculates your aera turned on estimates for speed and acceleration for a keyword, touch Search. Using the Tools Touch Tools > ecoRoute. they are estimates only; To receive more-accurate fuel reports for improving fuel efficiency. Touch Reset to get information about your aera...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... GXM 40 antenna is attached. To clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. 30 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Restore-restore the original map settings. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set to use, and then touch OK. See page 16 for more information, see page 33. When your direction of travel at the top. • North Up-display the map in Track Up. Restoring the security settings does not...
... GXM 40 antenna is attached. To clear your Garmin Lock PIN or security location. 30 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual Restore-restore the original map settings. Enter a 4-digit PIN, and set to use, and then touch OK. See page 16 for more information, see page 33. When your direction of travel at the top. • North Up-display the map in Track Up. Restoring the security settings does not...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... the POI Loader Help file. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to http://buy.garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your computer. 2. POI databases are driving too fast. Extras and Optional Accessories For more information, refer to view the Help file. The data is updated at any time. Appendix Updating the Software 1. For more information about optional accessories, go...
... the POI Loader Help file. Go to www.garmin.com/products /webupdater, and download WebUpdater to http://buy.garmin.com or www.garmin.com/extras, or contact your computer. 2. POI databases are driving too fast. Extras and Optional Accessories For more information, refer to view the Help file. The data is updated at any time. Appendix Updating the Software 1. For more information about optional accessories, go...
Automotive Owner's Manual
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... waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of your aera in direct sunlight. These audio tours can take you need to excessive heat. To maximize the lifetime of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and fully charge it. Appendix Maximizing the Battery Life • Turn down the backlight (Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness). • Disable Bluetooth. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy .garmin.com, or contact...
... waste disposal department for information about properly disposing of your aera in direct sunlight. These audio tours can take you need to excessive heat. To maximize the lifetime of the battery gauge, fully discharge the battery and fully charge it. Appendix Maximizing the Battery Life • Turn down the backlight (Tools > Settings > Display > Brightness). • Disable Bluetooth. Purchase a replacement battery at http://buy .garmin.com, or contact...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference 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 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...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 ...
A Garmin aera 500 Series Quick Reference 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 Changing Modes...3 GPS Receiver Status...3 1.3 Operation...4 Basic Navigation Controls...4 'Home' Screen...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 ...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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...' Screen. Configuring a VNAV profile: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > VNAV 2) Touch the desired fields ('Profile', 'Altitude', etc) to enter the VNAV profile. 3) Touch and hold the Back Icon to return to automatic sequencing of route waypoints: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon 3) Touch the 'Release Hold' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Using the VNAV...
...' Screen. Configuring a VNAV profile: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch Tools > VNAV 2) Touch the desired fields ('Profile', 'Altitude', etc) to enter the VNAV profile. 3) Touch and hold the Back Icon to return to automatic sequencing of route waypoints: 1) From the 'Home' Screen, touch the HSI/Panel or the Active FPL Icon. 2) Touch the Menu Icon 3) Touch the 'Release Hold' menu option (only available when navigating a Direct To or Flight Plan). 2.3 Vertical Navigation (VNAV) Using the VNAV...
Aviation Quick Reference Guide
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... approach is loaded). 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. A Utilities Appendix Index If activating an approach from the list. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is selected the aera automatically activates the approach. Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning...
... approach is loaded). 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. A Utilities Appendix Index If activating an approach from the list. d) Touch the 'Review Flight Plan' menu option. 2) Press the Menu Icon. 3) Touch the 'Remove Approach' menu option (only available if an approach is selected the aera automatically activates the approach. Flight Planning Overview GPS Navigation Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning...
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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... interfere with aircraft operation. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 If the battery is present and needs to charge. If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to the aera automatically turns on mounting the aera in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the unit when not in the aircraft (refer to Appendix D 'Installation and Interfacing'), and connect the power cable to the aircraft power outlet...
... interfere with aircraft operation. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 3 If the battery is present and needs to charge. If you do not want to use the unit, but you would like to the aera automatically turns on mounting the aera in Charge Mode, when XM is unplugged, the backlight is in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the unit when not in the aircraft (refer to Appendix D 'Installation and Interfacing'), and connect the power cable to the aircraft power outlet...
Pilot's Guide
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... 36 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation Compass Arc A compass arc appears by default on the HSI) can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', or 'Off'). 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...
... 36 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. Overview GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning GPS Navigation Compass Arc A compass arc appears by default on the HSI) can be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', or 'Off'). 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...
Pilot's Guide
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... be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', a specific heading reference ('User Selected'), or 'Off'. Bearing is the recommended direction to steer in a graphical format. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 37 The graphic HSI depicts the course to the destination or the next waypoint in mind the differences between the GPS-derived panel and mechanical instruments, as mechanical panel instruments use sensors that derived using GPS. - The...
... be set to 'Bearing' (default), 'Course to Steer', a specific heading reference ('User Selected'), or 'Off'. Bearing is the recommended direction to steer in a graphical format. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 37 The graphic HSI depicts the course to the destination or the next waypoint in mind the differences between the GPS-derived panel and mechanical instruments, as mechanical panel instruments use sensors that derived using GPS. - The...
Pilot's Guide
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... entered facility name or location, duplicate waypoints are displayed. c) Touch the OK Icon. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 Refer to cycle through the waypoint categories ('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints'.) b) 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 numbers...
... entered facility name or location, duplicate waypoints are displayed. c) Touch the OK Icon. A Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 107 Refer to cycle through the waypoint categories ('Flight Plan Waypoints', 'Nearest Airports', or 'Recent Waypoints'.) b) 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 numbers...
Pilot's Guide
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... full and track recording was turned off. Track Memory Full No more than 300 waypoints. 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. Delete the old track data to a change in memory. Waypoint Memory Full The unit has stored the maximum number of 25 degrees to stay on . Appendices Index 120 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190...
... full and track recording was turned off. Track Memory Full No more than 300 waypoints. 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. Delete the old track data to a change in memory. Waypoint Memory Full The unit has stored the maximum number of 25 degrees to stay on . Appendices Index 120 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190...
Pilot's Guide
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... ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. Appendices Index 182 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for your unit. Online auction confirmations are not eligible for warranty verification. All programming fees and weather data subject to any package purchased through online auctions...
... ACCURACY, RELIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE. Appendices Index 182 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. To obtain warranty service, contact your local Garmin authorized dealer or call Garmin Product Support for your unit. Online auction confirmations are not eligible for warranty verification. All programming fees and weather data subject to any package purchased through online auctions...
Pilot's Guide
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..., Flight Plans 73 Course, setting 39 Current Icing Product (CIP) 89 D Database Jeppesen 133 Updates 132 Databases 127 Data Entry 15 Alphanumeric Data 16 Predetermined Data Option 16 Data Field Options 34 Data Field Options 119 Data Fields 32 Declutter 22 Direct-to 7, 64 Cancelling 65 Display Backlight Intensity 24 Backlight Timeout 24 Calibrate 24 E Echo Tops 82 Estimated Position Error (EPE) 164 external GPS Antenna 145 F Favorites 113 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Index-1 Index Appendices Flight Planning...
..., Flight Plans 73 Course, setting 39 Current Icing Product (CIP) 89 D Database Jeppesen 133 Updates 132 Databases 127 Data Entry 15 Alphanumeric Data 16 Predetermined Data Option 16 Data Field Options 34 Data Field Options 119 Data Fields 32 Declutter 22 Direct-to 7, 64 Cancelling 65 Display Backlight Intensity 24 Backlight Timeout 24 Calibrate 24 E Echo Tops 82 Estimated Position Error (EPE) 164 external GPS Antenna 145 F Favorites 113 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide Index-1 Index Appendices Flight Planning...