Garmin GPS 500 Quick Reference - page 3
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Bottom Row Keys
The
NRST key
displays the Nearest Airports page. Then, rotating the
small
right knob
steps through the NRST pages.
The
OBS key
is used to select manual or automatic sequencing of waypoints.
Pressing this key selects OBS mode, which will retain the current “active to”
waypoint as your navigation reference even after passing the waypoint (i.e.,
prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressing the
OBS key
again will
return to normal operation, with automatic sequencing of waypoints. Whenever
OBS mode is selected, you may set the desired course to/from a waypoint using
the OBS Page, or an external OBS selector on your HSI or CDI.
The
message key
is used to view system messages and to alert you to
important warnings and requirements.
The
flight plan key
allows you to create, edit, activate and invert flight plans,
as well as access approaches, departures and arrivals. A closest point to flight
plan feature is also available from the
flight plan key
.
The
vertical navigation key
allows you to create a three-dimensional
profile which guides you to a final (target) altitude at a specified location.
The
procedures key
allows you to select approaches, departures and arrivals
from your flight plan. When using a flight plan, available procedures for your
departure and/or arrival airport are offered automatically. Otherwise, you may
select the desired airport, then the desired procedure.
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Powering up the GPS 500
1. Rotate the
power knob
clockwise to
turn the unit on.
2. A Welcome page appears briefly, followed
by the Land Data page, as the unit conducts
a self-test to ensure proper operation.
3. Once the self-test concludes, the Database
Confirmation page is displayed, showing
the effective and expiration dates of the
Jeppesen database on the NavData® card.
Press
ENT
to acknowledge the Database
Confirmation page and proceed to the
Instrument Panel Self-Test page.
4. The Instrument Panel Self-Test page allows
you to verify that the GPS 500 is
communicating properly with in-panel
instruments. Compare on-screen
indications with the information depicted
on connected instruments, such as CDI,
HSI, RMI and/or external annunciators.
Once you have verified proper operation,
press
ENT
to display the Satellite Status
page.
5. Once the GPS 500 has acquired a
sufficient number of satellites to
determine a position, the Map page will
automatically appear showing your present
position.
KeyS / Power On
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