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Setup Page: CDI / Alarms (cont.)

To change the maximum CDI scale setting:

1. Select “CDI / Alarms” from the Setup page, using the steps described on page 128.

2. The flashing cursor highlights the “Selected CDI” field. Rotate the small right knob to select the desired

CDI scale. The selected scale and any lower scale settings are used during the various phases of flight as
described on page 129.

3. Press ENT to accept the selected scale. The “System CDI” field displays the CDI scale currently in use. The

“System CDI” setting may differ from the “Selected CDI” depending upon the current phase of flight. See
page 129 for more information.

To set the arrival alarm and alarm distance:

1. Select “CDI / Alarms” from the Setup page, using the steps described on page 128.

2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the “On”/”Off” field (left-hand side of the field directly below

“Arrival Alarm”).

3. Rotate the small right knob to select “On” or “Off”, as desired. Press ENT to accept the selection.

4. The flashing cursor moves to the alarm distance field (to the immediate right of “On” or “Off”). To enter an

arrival alarm distance, use the small and large right knobs to enter the desired alarm distance. Press ENT
when finished.

NOTE: The CDI scale is always measured in nautical miles, regardless of the current distance
units of measure selected on the Units / Position page.

Setup Page

STEP 3 (top): The “System CDI” field indicates the
current CDI scale in use. This setting may be lower
than the “Selected CDI” setting when necessary for the
current phase of flight—such as during an approach.

STEP 4 (bottom): Use the small

small

small and large right

large right

knobs

knobs to enter the desired alarm distance.

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