User Guide

190-00592-02 Rev. A
Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
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FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
SYSTEM TIME
The system time is displayed in the lower right corner of the PFD. Three display formats are available, local
12-hr, local 24-hr, and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Time and date are obtained from the GPS satellites
and cannot be changed, although a time offset may be entered (±HH:MM) for local times.
Figure 2-25 System Time
Configuring the system time:
1) Select the AUX - System Setup Page using the FMS Knob.
2) Press the FMS Knob to activate the cursor.
3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the ‘Time Format’ field (Figure 2-27).
4) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the desired format and press the ENT Key to confirm selection. The ‘Time
Offset’ field is highlighted.
5) Enter the desired time offset (±HH:MM) and press the ENT Key to confirm selection.
Figure 2-26 System Setup Page,
Display Units Settings
Figure 2-27 System Setup Page,
Date/Time Settings