Garmin GNS 530(A) User Manual
GNS 530(A) Quick Reference
KEYS AND KNOBS
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(11) ENT Key – Used to approve an operation or complete
data entry. It is also used to confirm information during
power on.
(12) Small Right Knob – Used to select pages within
the page groups. Press this knob momentarily to display
the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows the pilot to enter
data and/or make a selection from a list of options. When
entering data, the small right knob is used to select the
desired letter or number and the large right knob is used
to move to the next character space. The small right knob
is also used to move the target pointer up (turn clockwise)
or down (counterclockwise) when the map panning
function is active.
(13) Large Right knob – Used to select page groups:
NAV, WPT, AUX, or NRST. With the on-screen cursor
enabled, the large right knob allows the pilot to move
the cursor about the page. The large right knob is also
used to move the target pointer right (turn clockwise) or
left (counterclockwise) when the map panning function
is active.
data entry. It is also used to confirm information during
power on.
(12) Small Right Knob – Used to select pages within
the page groups. Press this knob momentarily to display
the on-screen cursor. The cursor allows the pilot to enter
data and/or make a selection from a list of options. When
entering data, the small right knob is used to select the
desired letter or number and the large right knob is used
to move to the next character space. The small right knob
is also used to move the target pointer up (turn clockwise)
or down (counterclockwise) when the map panning
function is active.
(13) Large Right knob – Used to select page groups:
NAV, WPT, AUX, or NRST. With the on-screen cursor
enabled, the large right knob allows the pilot to move
the cursor about the page. The large right knob is also
used to move the target pointer right (turn clockwise) or
left (counterclockwise) when the map panning function
is active.
bottom Row KeyS
(14) CDI Key – Used to toggle which navigation source
(GPS or VLOC) provides output to an external HSI or
CDI.
(15) OBS Key – Used to select manual or automatic
sequencing of waypoints. Pressing the OBS Key selects
OBS mode, which retains the current ‘active to’ waypoint
as the navigation reference even after passing the waypoint
(i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressing
the OBS Key again returns the unit to normal operation,
with automatic sequencing of waypoints. When OBS
mode is selected, the pilot may set the desired course
to/from a waypoint using the Select OBS Course pop-up
window, or an external OBS selector on the HSI or CDI.
(GPS or VLOC) provides output to an external HSI or
CDI.
(15) OBS Key – Used to select manual or automatic
sequencing of waypoints. Pressing the OBS Key selects
OBS mode, which retains the current ‘active to’ waypoint
as the navigation reference even after passing the waypoint
(i.e., prevents sequencing to the next waypoint). Pressing
the OBS Key again returns the unit to normal operation,
with automatic sequencing of waypoints. When OBS
mode is selected, the pilot may set the desired course
to/from a waypoint using the Select OBS Course pop-up
window, or an external OBS selector on the HSI or CDI.
(16) MSG Key – Used to view system messages and to
alert the pilot to important warnings and requirements.
(17) FPL Key – Allows the pilot 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 FPL Key. See pages 17
and 18 for more information on flight plans.
(18) VNAV (Vertical Navigation) Key – Allows the
pilot to create a three-dimensional profile which provides
guidance to a final (target) altitude at a specified location.
(19) PROC Key – Allows the pilot to select and remove
approaches, departures, and arrivals from the flight plan.
When using a flight plan, available procedures for the
departure and/or arrival airport are offered automatically.
Otherwise, the pilot may select the desired airport, then
the desired procedure.
alert the pilot to important warnings and requirements.
(17) FPL Key – Allows the pilot 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 FPL Key. See pages 17
and 18 for more information on flight plans.
(18) VNAV (Vertical Navigation) Key – Allows the
pilot to create a three-dimensional profile which provides
guidance to a final (target) altitude at a specified location.
(19) PROC Key – Allows the pilot to select and remove
approaches, departures, and arrivals from the flight plan.
When using a flight plan, available procedures for the
departure and/or arrival airport are offered automatically.
Otherwise, the pilot may select the desired airport, then
the desired procedure.
Powering on the GNS 530
1) Turn the COM Power/Volume Knob clockwise
to turn the unit power on and set the desired
radio volume.
radio volume.
2) A welcome page appears briefly while the unit
performs a self test, followed sequentially by the
Unit Type Page and the Software Version Page.
Then (depending on configuration) the Weather
Page, the Traffic Page, the Aviation Database
Page, and the Land/Terrain/Obstacles Database
Page are sequentially displayed.
Unit Type Page and the Software Version Page.
Then (depending on configuration) the Weather
Page, the Traffic Page, the Aviation Database
Page, and the Land/Terrain/Obstacles Database
Page are sequentially displayed.
3) Once the self-test concludes, the Database
Versions Page appears which shows the current
database information on the NavData® Card
and Terrain Data Cards. Press the ENT Key
to acknowledge the Database Versions Page
and proceed to the Instrument Panel Self-test
Page.
database information on the NavData® Card
and Terrain Data Cards. Press the ENT Key
to acknowledge the Database Versions Page
and proceed to the Instrument Panel Self-test
Page.