Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
190-00709-05 Rev. D
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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
The PHONE STATUS display, as shown in Figure 8-89, gives a graphical representation of the current disposition
of the connection with the Iridium network. Table 8-5 describes symbology used on PHONE STATUS display.
Figure 8-89 Phone Status Display
Internal
Phone
Satellite
Signal
Strength
External
Phone
ENABLE/DISABLE THE IRIDIUM TELEPHONE SYSTEM
The Iridium Satellite Telephone System may be turned on or off by using the page menu.
To enable the Iridium telephone system:
1)
With the AUX‑TELEPHONE Page displayed, select the
MENU
Key on the MFD to display the Page Menu.
2)
Turn either
FMS
Knob to place the cursor on ‘Enable Iridium Transmission’.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key.
To disable the Iridium telephone system:
1)
With the AUX‑TELEPHONE Page displayed, select the
MENU
Key on the MFD to display the Page Menu.
2)
Turn either
FMS
Knob to place the cursor on ‘Disable Iridium Transmission’.
3)
Press the
ENT
Key.
Figure 8-90 Enable Iridium Telephone System
