Garmin GPS 155TSO, Owner'S Manual

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Database Confirmation Page.
Welcome Page.
The GARMIN GPS 155 is a powerful navigational tool that provides pilots with
accurate navigational information and non-precision approaches, SIDs and STARs.
The Flying Start section is designed to get you familiar with the operation of the GPS
155. This will include powering up the unit and acquiring satellites, entering data
and activating a simple direct-to. This section also briefly covers the Position and CDI
navigation pages, which you’ll use for most of your in-flight navigation.
The Flying Start assumes that the GPS and antenna have been correctly installed
and that you have not changed any of the factory default settings for the unit. If you
have changed any settings (position formats, units of measure, etc.), the descriptions
and pictures used may not match your configuration. Prior to using your GPS 155 for
the first time, we recommend that you taxi to location that is well away from buildings
and other aircraft so the unit can collect satellite data without interruption.
Powering up the GPS 155 for first time use
The GPS 155’s power and screen brightness are controlled using the
B
knob at
the bottom left of the unit. Rotating it clockwise will turn the unit on and progres-
sively brighten the display. This knob also locks the NavData
® card (included with
your unit) in place, so that it may not be removed during operation. After turning the
unit on, a welcome page will be displayed while the unit performs a self test.
The Database page will appear, showing the current database information on the
NavData ® card, with the valid operating dates, cycle number and database type
indicated. Databases are updated every 28 days, and must be current for approved
approach and IFR operations. Information on database subscriptions is available
inside your GPS 155 package.
To acknowledge the database information:
1. Press the
E
key.
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INTRODUCTION
Flying Start
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