190-00709-05 Rev. D
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The following list provides an overview of the controls located on the PFD bezel (see Figure 1-2).
1
NAV VOL/ID Knob
– Controls NAV audio volume level. Press to switch the Morse code identifier audio
ON and OFF. Volume level is shown in the NAV frequency field as a percentage.
2
NAV Frequency Transfer Key
– Switches the standby and active NAV frequencies.
3
Dual NAV Knob
– Tunes the standby frequencies for the NAV receiver (large knob for MHz; small knob for
kHz). Press to switch the tuning box (cyan box) between NAV1 and NAV2.
4
Joystick
– Changes the map range when rotated. Activates the map pointer when pressed.
5
BARO Knob
– Sets the altimeter barometric pressure. Press to enter standard pressure (29.92in/1013 Hpa).
6
Dual COM Knob
– Tunes the standby frequencies for the COM transceiver (large knob for MHz; small
knob for kHz). Press to switch the tuning box (cyan box) between COM1 and COM2.
7
COM Frequency Transfer Key
– Switches the standby and active COM frequencies. Press and hold this
key for two seconds to tune the emergency frequency (121.5 MHz) automatically into the active frequency
field.
8
COM VOL/SQ Knob
– Controls COM audio volume level. Volume level is shown in the COM frequency
field as a percentage. Press to turn the COM automatic squelch ON and OFF.
9
Direct-to Key (
)
– Allows the user to enter a destination waypoint and establish a direct course to the
selected destination (the destination is either specified by the identifier, chosen from the active route, or
taken from the map pointer position).
10
FPL Key
– Displays the active Flight Plan Page for creating and editing the active flight plan.
11
CLR Key
– Erases information, cancels entries, or removes page menus.
12
Dual FMS Knob
– Flight Management System Knob. Press the
FMS
Knob to turn the selection cursor
ON and OFF. When the cursor is ON, data may be entered in the applicable window by turning the small
and large
knobs. The large
knob moves the cursor on the page, while the small
knob selects individual
characters for the highlighted cursor location.
13
MENU Key
– Displays a context-sensitive list of options. This list allows the user to access additional
features or make setting changes that relate to particular pages.
14
PROC Key
– Gives access to IFR departure procedures (DPs), arrival procedures (STARs) and approach
procedures (IAPs) for a flight plan. If a flight plan is used, available procedures for the departure and/or
arrival airport are automatically suggested. These procedures can then be loaded into the active flight plan.
If a flight plan is not used, both the desired airport and the desired procedure may be selected.
15
ENT Key
– Validates or confirms a menu selection or data entry.
