Garmin gps 500 User Guide
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1 - NAV Pages
Section 1: NAV Pages
Main Page Groups
The main pages of the GPS 500 are divided into groups: NAV, WPT, AUX and NRST. While viewing any
of these pages, selection of another page is a simple selection process using the small and large right
knobs.
knobs.
To select the desired page group, rotate the large right knob until a page from the desired
group is displayed.
group is displayed.
To select the desired page within the group, rotate the small right knob until the desired
page is displayed.
page is displayed.
NAV Page Group
The NAV page group includes four pages*. While viewing any NAV page, rotate the small right
knob to select a different NAV page. You may find this selection process convenient to cycle between
the Default NAV and Map pages—two of the most frequently used pages. Other pages are provided to
list frequencies for your flight plan, show your current position and display current satellite reception.
the Default NAV and Map pages—two of the most frequently used pages. Other pages are provided to
list frequencies for your flight plan, show your current position and display current satellite reception.
NAV
4 available pages*
(see below)
WPT
10 available pages
(see list pg. 76)
AUX
3 available pages
(see list pg. 113)
NRST
8 available pages
(see list pg. 101)
The bottom right corner of the screen indicates the
page group currently being displayed (e.g. NAV or
NRST), the number of screens available within that
group (indicated by square icons) and the placement
of the current screen within that group (indicated by
a highlighted square icon). To select a different page
within the group, rotate the small right knob.
page group currently being displayed (e.g. NAV or
NRST), the number of screens available within that
group (indicated by square icons) and the placement
of the current screen within that group (indicated by
a highlighted square icon). To select a different page
within the group, rotate the small right knob.
This part of the screen is also used to display the
GPS 500 turn advisories (e.g. “TURN TO 355°”)
and waypoint alerts (e.g. “NEXT DTK 355°”)
during flight plan and approach operations. See
Section 4 for more information.
GPS 500 turn advisories (e.g. “TURN TO 355°”)
and waypoint alerts (e.g. “NEXT DTK 355°”)
during flight plan and approach operations. See
Section 4 for more information.
* Five NAV pages are available when the GPS 500
installation includes connection to traffic and/or
weather information sources. See 400/500 Series
Display Interfaces Pilot’s Guide Addendum.
installation includes connection to traffic and/or
weather information sources. See 400/500 Series
Display Interfaces Pilot’s Guide Addendum.
Default NAV
Map
NAVCOM
Satellite Status
Page Groups / NAV Page Group
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