500W Series Quick Reference
© 2006-2014 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries This manual reflects the operation of Main System Software version 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 5.00, 5.10, or later. Some differences in operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later software version. All rights reserved.
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES WARNING: The altitude calculated by the 500W-series is geometric height above mean sea level and could vary significantly from altitude displayed by pressure altimeters in aircraft. WARNING: The Jeppesen database incorporated in the 500W-series must be updated regularly in order to ensure that its information is current. Updates are released every 28 days. A database information packet is included in your 500W-series package.
MODEL DESCRIPTIONS Model Descriptions This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W, GNS 530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all models will be referred to as the 500W-series, except where there are physical or operational differences. The 500W-series units are 6.25” wide and 4.60” high. The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color LCD.
KEYS AND KNOBS Left-hand Keys and Knobs k The COM power/volume knob controls unit power and, in the GNS 530W, communications radio volume. Press momentarily to disable automatic squelch control. Turn clockwise to turn the unit on. j In the GNS 530W, the VLOC volume knob controls audio volume for the selected VOR/ Localizer frequency. Press momentarily to enable/disable the ident tone.
KEYS AND KNOBS Right-hand Keys and Knobs RNG The range key (RNG) allows you to select the desired map scale. Press the up arrow to zoom out to a larger area, or the down arrow to zoom in to a smaller area. direct-to key provides access to the direct-to function, which allows D The you to enter a destination waypoint and establishes a direct course (singleleg flight plan) to the selected destination. menu key (MENU) displays a context-sensitive list of options.
KEYS GPS 500W GNS 530W Bottom Row Keys N C The nearest (NRST) key (GPS 500W) displays the Nearest Airports page. Then, turning the small right knob steps through the NRST pages. The course deviation indicator (CDI) key (GNS 530W) is used to toggle the navigation source (GPS or VLOC) that provides output to an external HSI or CDI. message (MSG) key is used to view M The system messages, important warnings, and requirements.
POWER ON Powering Up 1. Turn the COM power/volume knob clockwise to turn the unit on and set the desired radio volume. 2. The Main and GPS software version page appears briefly, followed by land and terrain database pages, as the unit conducts self-tests to ensure proper operation. 3. Once the self-test concludes, database confirmation pages are displayed, showing the effective and expiration dates of the databases on the NavData® card.
SCREEN LAYOUT/CURSORS/FREQ SELECTION/DATA ENTRY Screen Layout (windows) The display is divided into four separate “windows” (or screen areas). In the GNS 530W, the left 1/4 of the display provides a COM window (top two lines), a VLOC window, a selectable window (by default with VOR ident/radial, but selectable for other data), and a three line annunciator window.
PAGE SELECTION (Small right knob to select pages within the group) NAV Group Default NAV Map NAVCOM Terrain Satellite Status Five, or more, NAV pages are available when the unit’s installation includes connection to traffic and/or weather information sources.
DEFAULT NAV PAGE / ANNUNCIATORS Default NAV Page Active Leg of Flight Plan, or Direct-to Destination To Select a Different Data Item for any Data Field 1. With the Default NAV Page displayed, press the MENU key to display an options menu. User-selectable Data Fields (all four corners) Turn the large right knob to highlight the “Change Fields?” option, and press ENT to select this option. 3. Use the large right knob to highlight the data field you wish to change. 2.
MAP PAGE Map Page To Turn the Data Fields On Along the Right-hand Side of the Map Page (Optional) Data Fields can appear on the right-hand side of the page 1. With the Map Page displayed, press MENU to display an options menu. Map Display 2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Data Fields On?”, then press ENT. 3. To return to a full-screen map display, follow steps 1 and 2, but instead select “Data Fields Off?” from the options menu.
NAVCOM PAGE / TERRAIN PAGE NAVCOM Page The NAVCOM Page provides a list of the airport communication and navigation frequencies at your departure, en route and arrival airports. Departure, En Route, or Arrival Airport Frequency Category Usage Restriction Information Scroll Bar Assigned Frequency To Select a Frequency List for a Departure, En Route, or Arrival Airport 1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2.
AIRPORT INFORMATION Viewing Airport Information 1. From any page, press and hold the CLR key to display the Default NAV Page. (You may skip this step if you are already viewing any of the main GPS pages.) 2. Turn the large right knob to select the WPT page group. “WPT” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. 3. Turn the small right knob to select the desired WPT page.
DIRECT-TO NAVIGATION To Select a Direct-To Destination 1. Press the direct-to key. A Select Direct To Waypoint page will appear, with the waypoint identifier field highlighted. 2. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the desired destination waypoint. 3. Press ENT to confirm the selected waypoint. Press ENT again to activate the direct-to function. To Select a Direct-To Destination from the Map Page 1. Select the Map Page from the main page group. 2.
NEAREST AIRPORTS To View a List of the Nearest Airports 1. From any page, press and hold CLR to select the Default NAV Page. You may skip this step if you are already viewing any of the main pages. In the GPS 500W, press the NRST key. 2. Turn the large right knob to select the NRST page group. “NRST” will appear in the lower right corner of the screen. 3. If necessary, turn the small right knob to select the Nearest Airport Page. 1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor. 2.
FLIGHT PLANS To Create a New Flight Plan 1. Press FPL and turn the small right knob to display the Flight Plan Catalog. 2. Press MENU to display the Flight Plan Catalog Options. 3. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Create New Flight Plan?” and press ENT. 4. A blank flight plan page will appear for the first empty storage location. Use the small and large right knobs to enter the identifier of the departure waypoint and press ENT. 5.
APPROACHES Selecting Approaches In order to select an approach, you must first have an active direct-to or flight plan that terminates at an airport with a published approach. 1. Press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. 2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Select Approach?” and press ENT. 3. A window will appear listing the available procedures. Turn the large right knob to highlight the desired procedure and press ENT. 4. A second window will appear listing the available transitions.
APPROACHES approach using the “Activate Approach?” option. Activating an Approach 1. With an approach loaded in the active flight plan, press the PROC key to display the Procedures Page. 2. Turn the large right knob to highlight “Activate Approach?”. 3. Press ENT. Activating an Approach with Vectors-to-Final The “Activate Vectors-To-Final?” option allows you to activate the final course segment of the approach.
APPROACHES an alternate navigation source, such as the GNS 530W’s VOR/Localizer receiver, or select an alternate destination airport. LP, LPV, LP +V, LNAV+V, and L/VNAV approaches will downgrade to LNAV if GPS integrity cannot be met. There is no need to switch to guidance by other navigation equipment unless GPS LNAV is insufficient or integrity degrades further. • Within 31 nautical miles of the destination airport, CDI scaling will transition from 2.0 NM (en route mode, or “ENR”) to 1.
APPROACHES 4. The unit will provide course guidance only on the inbound side of the holding pattern, however guidance is provided along the entire holding pattern via roll steering-equipped autopilots. When leaving the holding pattern to re-fly the approach (or another approach) press the PROC key to “Select Approach?” or “Activate Approach?” as previously described. (Or, use the direct-to key to select another destination).
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