Garmin GNS 480, Pilot'S Manual

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Getting Started
Starting Up
The GNS 480 performs internal checks and shows the status of the tests during start up. The startup screen,
owner name (if entered), testing, position, and database information shows on the screen for several seconds
and then shows the first Map page. It is not generally necessary to enter a GPS seed position unless the unit
has either been moved several hundred miles or been unused for six months or so with the power off. A seed
position should have been entered the first time the unit was turned on during installation.
Power Up
1. Push the PWR/VOL knob in to turn on power.
2. When the position display appears, you can press CHG to manually enter your present position or just
wait a few seconds for the GNS 480 to establish your position.
3. The GNS 480 performs a number of tests at startup to ensure proper operation. You may press SKIP to
bypass the startup tests, however, completing these tests is required for IFR flight. Any failures will be
noted by a message.
Set Fuel Full and Reserve
If a Fuel/Air Data Computer is installed, Fuel Full and Fuel Reserve amounts are entered manually in the Con-
figuration page of System mode and are reflected in the start-up screens. On start-up, you will be prompted for
the Total Fuel on Board.
Press the
Menu/Enter key to accept the displayed amount of fuel or change the displayed amount with the
Small knob and then press the Menu/Enter key.
Self-Tests
The GNS 480 performs internal checks and shows the status of the tests during start up. After these internal
checks, the GNS 480 is ready to navigate.
Database Check
The GNS 480 verifies the integrity and expiration date of the database. Up to two database cycles are sup-
ported. The GNS 480 will load the appropriate current database cycle and also let you know if a database is
not current (dates invalid).
Start-Up Display
Database Verification