G300 Installation Manual – Software, Configuration, Databases ,and XM Activation
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8.5
Garmin Database Updates
The Garmin database updates can be obtained by visiting the ‘flyGarmin’ website (
www.fly.garmin.com
).
After the databases have been updated, check that the appropriate databases are initialized and displayed
on the splash screen during power-up.
Since these databases are stored internally in each GDU, each GDU will need to be updated separately.
The SD card may be removed from the applicable GDU after installing the database(s).
8.5.1
Updating Garmin Databases
Equipment required to perform the update is as follows:
• Windows-compatible PC computer (Windows 2000 or XP recommended)
• SanDisk SD Card Reader, P/Ns SDDR-93 or SDDR-99 or equivalent card reader
• Updated database obtained from the flyGarmin website
• SD Card, 2 GB recommended (Garmin recommends SanDisk or Toshiba brand)
NOTE
Perform the following steps on the PFD only.
After the data has been copied to the SD card, perform the following steps:
1. Insert the SD card in the card slot of the PFD.
2. Turn on the PFD.
3. Upon turn-on, a screen appears which lists the databases on the SD card. A green checkbox
indicates that the database already installed on the G300 is up to date, an empty checkbox
indicates that the database on the SD card is more current and should be installed.
4. The database(s) can be updated by either pressing the Update All softkey; or by using the FMS
Joystick to highlight a single database and pressing the ENT Key.
