Garmin GPS 500, Pilot'S Manual & Reference

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GPS 500 Pilot’s Guide and Reference
SECTION 2
NAV PAGES
2-16
190-00181-60 Rev. G
Displaying a 120˚ view:
1) Select the TERRAIN Page and press the MENU
Key.
2) Select ‘View 120˚?’ (Figure 2-28).
Figure 2-28 TERRAIN Page Menu
3) Press the ENT Key. To switch back to a 360˚
view, repeat step 1, select ‘View 360˚?, and
press the
ENT Key.
NOTE: The TERRAIN Page gives a ‘Track Up’
display orientation, as indicated by the ‘TRK’
label shown on the display. This is the only
orientation available on this page.
Seven display ranges are available, allowing for a
more complete view of the surrounding area.
Changing the display range:
Select the TERRAIN Page and press up or down
on the
RNG Key to select the desired range:
1 nm, 2 nm, 5 nm, 10 nm, 25 nm, 50 nm,
100 nm (Figure 2-29).
Display Range Field
Figure 2-29 TERRAIN Display Range
Aviation information such as airports, VORs, and other
NAVAIDs can be turned on or off from the
TERRAIN
Page.
Showing or hiding aviation data:
1) Select the TERRAIN Page and press the MENU
Key.
2) Select ‘Show (or Hide) Aviation Data’ (Figure
2-30) and press the
ENT
Key. Pressing the
CLR
Key when the TERRAIN Page is displayed can
also be used to toggle aviation information on
or off.
Figure 2-30 TERRAIN Page Menu