Garmin PDAs & Smartphones G1000 User Manual

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The G1000 display and control backlighting can be adjusted either automatically or manually.

The existing instrument panel dimmer bus normally controls the PFD and MFD backlighting as well as the 

PFD and MFD bezels, MFD Control Unit, AFCS Control Unit and audio panel key annunciator lighting.  When 
the dimmer bus is not used by the G1000 system, photocell technology automatically controls backlighting 
adjustments.  Photocell calibration curves are pre-configured to optimize display appearance through a broad 
range of cockpit lighting conditions.

The avionics dimming knob may also be used to adjust backlighting.  Refer to the POH for details.

In normal mode, backlighting can only be adjusted from the PFD.  In reversionary mode, it can also 

be adjusted from the MFD.

No other window can be displayed on the PFD while the PFD Setup Menu Window is displayed.

Backlighting may also be adjusted manually for all of the displays and the associated bezels.

  

The audio panel 

key backlighting is directly tied to the PFD key backlighting setting.

Press the MENU Key on the PFD to display the PFD Setup Menu Window.  ‘AUTO’ becomes highlighted to the 

right of ‘PFD DSPL’.

Turn the small FMS Knob to display the selection box.  Turn the FMS Knob to select ‘MANUAL’, then press the 

 Key.  The intensity value becomes highlighted.

Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired backlighting, then press the ENT Key.

Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight ‘AUTO’ to the right of ‘MFD DSPL’ and repeat steps 2 and 3.

Press the CLR or MENU Key to remove the PFD Setup Menu Window from the display.