Garmin G500 Manual
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3-59190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 3.4.6 Position Reporting (optional) Position Reporting is a system which collects system variables and transmits them over the Iridium ® satellite at a given interval through the GSR 56. 3.4.6.1 Status The Status window shows the time until the next data transmission and the status of the reporting system. NOTE: The GSR 56 does not report its serial number until 90 seconds after power up of the GDU. As a result, for that period, the product info for the GSR 56 will show "Waiting." Time Until Transmit The Time Until Transmit field is a countdown timer that shows the time until the next data transmission. This field is blank when the aircraft is on the ground. Countdown Time Until Transmit Figure 3-88 Position Reporting Time Until Transmit Position Reporting Status Position Reporting will be enabled when the aircraft is in the air. Status Description Idle The reporting system is not using the GSR 56 for reporting at this time. Initializing The GSR 56 and its driver are currently initializing. Transferring A position report is currently being transmitted. Unavailable The GSR 56 is currently not usable by the reporting system. Table 3-5 Position Reporting Status 3.4.6.2 Report Type Standard When the Standard reporting type is used, the Position Reporting Period may be set to Off or Automatic. The Automatic Position Reporting Period can be set to intervals of 2 to 60 minutes.
3-60Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 1) Turn the large MFD knob to reach the Aux page group. Turn the small MFD knob to reach the Position Reporting page. 2) Press the small MFD knob to select the Report Type. 3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight Standard and then press the ENT key. Figure 3-89 Select Standard Reporting 4) The Position Reporting Period type will now be selected. Turn the small MFD knob to highlight "Off" or "Automatic" and then press the ENT key. The Position Reporting Period interval will now be selected. 5) Turn the small MFD knob to select the reporting frequency. Figure 3-90 Select Standard Reporting Period Frequency 6) Press the small MFD knob to exit editing. 7) With the Standard Reporting Type, the reporting period may be manually overridden by pressing the SEND soft key to send data. SEND Soft Key Label SEND Soft Key Figure 3-91 Press SEND to Override the Reporting Period
3-61190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index Automatic Flight Following (AFF) The G500 system, when combined with a GSR 56 Iridium datalink, can send position reports that contain data as required by the U.S. Government Automated Flight Following system. The GSR 56 account will allow configuration to forward data to the Automated Flight Following system. 1) While viewing the Position Reporting function, press the small MFD knob to select the Report Type. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight "AFF" and then press the ENT. Figure 3-92 Select Automatic Flight Following (AFF) Reporting Type 3) Turn the small MFD knob to select "OFF" or the default "Every 2 Min" value. Figure 3-93 Select AFF Reporting Period Frequency
3-62Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 3.4.7 Iridium Phone Operation (Optional) Optional satellite telephone operation is available through the Iridium® satellite system that is interfaced through the Garmin GSR 56. CAUTION: When interfaced with a GSR56 Iridium transceiver only one SD card may be present in the GDU620 and it must be in the lower slot. 3.4.7.1 Status The Status section shows the Call Time, Phone Status, and Call Suppression selected. The Call Time value shows the length of the call time for the current call using the Iridium phone. Phone Status shows the current operating status of the Iridium phone. Status Description Idle The Iridium phone is not using the GSR 56 for communicating at this time. Initializing The GSR 56 and its driver are currently initializing. Connected The GSR 56 is connected to the called number. Connecting Call The GSR 56 is in the process of connecting to the called number. Changing Volume The volume level on the GSR 56 is changing. Busy The phone is in use by another service and the call may not be made. Dialing The GSR 56 is dialing the called number. Incoming Call A call is being made to the GSR 56. Hanging Up The GSR 56 is disconnecting from the current call. Unavailable The GSR 56 is currently not usable by the Iridium phone system. Table 3-6 Iridium Phone Status
3-63190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index Call Suppression controls calling when use of the Iridium phone system is allowed. 1) Turn the large MFD knob to reach the Aux page group. Turn the small MFD knob to reach the Iridium Phone page. 2) Press the small MFD knob to select the Call Suppression type. Status Description Off Call Suppression is turned off. Calls may be transmitted and received through the Iridium phone. On Call Suppression is turned on. The incoming call pop-up will not be shown. The call may still be answered on the phone page. Outgoing calls are not affected. On During APR/ MAPR/TERM Call Suppression is turned on during Approach, Missed Approach, and Terminal operations. The incoming call pop-up will not be shown. The call may still be answered on the phone page. Outgoing calls are not affected. Table 3-7 Call Suppression 3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired selection. Figure 3-94 Select Call Suppression 4) Press the ENT key. Press the small MFD knob again to cancel the selection cursor.
3-64Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 3.4.7.2 Managing the Phone Book The Phone Book is stored on the SD card in the bottom slot. The Phone Book will only be available for use when the SD card is in the bottom slot. The Phone Book may hold up to 128 entries. A phone number may be entered and dialed without saving it to the Phone Book. Note that it is necessary to dial a “1,” the area code, and then the number. Creating Phone Number Names 1) Turn the large MFD knob to reach the Aux page group. Turn the small MFD knob to reach the Iridium Phone page. 2) Press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor and then turn the large MFD knob to highlight the Name item in the Phone Book. The Name field will blink. 3) If items already exist in the catalog, turn the large MFD knob to select the Phone Book Catalog icon. Then, turn the small MFD knob to display the contents of the Phone Book Catalog and highlight the New Entry selection and press ENT. "New Entry" Selected for Phone Book Catalog Entry Figure 3-95 "New Entry" Selected for Phone Book Catalog Entry 4) Turn the small MFD knob to select the first character of the name and then turn the large MFD knob to select the next character. When the name is complete, press the ENT key. Entry NamePhone Book Catalog Figure 3-96 Phone Book Name Entry
3-65190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index Creating Phone Numbers with the Rotary Knobs 1) Turn the large MFD knob to the Phone Number field. Turn the small MFD knob to select the first character of the number and then turn the large MFD knob to select the next character. When the number is complete, press the ENT key. Entry Number Phone Book Catalog Press To Use Keys For Number Entry Figure 3-97 Phone Book Number Entry 2) Press the small MFD knob again to cancel the selection cursor.
3-66Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index Creating Phone Numbers with Soft Keys 1) Numbers may also be entered using the soft keys at the bottom of the display. Press the Keys key at the bottom of the display. Press To Use Keys For Number Entry Figure 3-98 Phone Book Number Entry Using Hot Keys 2) Press the key for the group of desired numbers. Press for numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4Press for numbers 5, 6, 7, and 8 Press for numbers 9 and 0, and symbols * and # Figure 3-99 Selecting Numeric Groups for Phone Book Number Entry 3) Press the key for the desired number. Repeat as necessary and then press ENT when the number is complete. Press Keys For Number Entry Figure 3-100 Selecting Individual Numbers for Phone Book Number Entry Selecting a Phone Book Catalog Entry 1) Press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor and then turn the large MFD knob to select the Phone Book Catalog icon. Phone Book icon. When Highlighted, turn small MFD knob to view list. Figure 3-101 Selecting the Phone Book Catalog 2) Turn the small MFD knob to display the contents of the Phone Book Catalog and highlight the desired entry. Selected Phone Book Catalog Entry Figure 3-102 Selected Phone Book Catalog Entry
3-67190-01102-02 Rev. DGarmin G500 Pilot’s Guide ForewordSec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 3) Press the ENT key. Press the small MFD knob again to cancel the selection cursor. Deleting a Phone Book Catalog Entry 1) Press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor and then turn the large MFD knob to select the Phone Book Catalog icon. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to display the contents of the Phone Book Catalog and highlight the desired entry. Press ENT to select the catalog entry. 3) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight the DELETE key. Press ENT to delete the catalog entry. Press the small MFD knob again to cancel the selection cursor. Editing a Phone Book Catalog Entry 1) Press the small MFD knob to activate the cursor and then turn the large MFD knob to select the Phone Book Catalog icon. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to display the contents of the Phone Book Catalog and highlight the desired entry. Press ENT to select the catalog entry. 3) Use the large MFD and small MFD knobs to make changes to the name or number. Press ENT to save the changes. Press the small MFD knob again to cancel the selection cursor. 3.4.7.3 Phone Volume Use the Phone Volume controls to adjust the loudness of the phone calls you hear. Volume controls will only be available when the Idle, Connected, or Changing Volume states are displayed. Adjusting the Phone Volume with the Rotary Knobs 1) While viewing the Iridium Phone page, press the small MFD knob and then turn the large MFD knob to select the Volume control. The volume bar graph will blink when selected. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to set the desired volume level. 3) Press the ENT key. Press the small MFD knob again to cancel the selection cursor.
3-68Garmin G500 Pilot’s Guide190-01102-02 Rev. D Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Sec 5 Additional Features Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index Adjusting the Phone Volume with the Soft Keys 1) While viewing the Iridium Phone page, press the VOL key at the bottom of the display. Press to Select Volume Keys Press to Dial Selected Number Phone Volume Level Bar Graph Figure 3-103 Select Soft Keys for Phone Volume Adjustment 2) Press the + or – keys as necessary to adjust the phone volume. Press to Attenuate or MutePress to Increase Phone Volume Press to Decrease Phone Volume Press to Dial Selected Number Press to Show Previous List of Soft Keys Figure 3-104 Using Soft Keys for Phone Volume Adjustment 3) Pressing the AT T soft key will attenuate the volume. Press the AT T soft key again to return to the previous volume. 3.4.7.4 Making a Phone Call 1) While viewing the Iridium Phone page, enter a phone number or select one from the Phone Book catalog. 2) Press the DIAL key. 3) After completing the call, press the HANG UP key.