Pilot's Guide

4-121190-00601-02 Rev. H
Garmin G500/600 Pilot’s Guide
CoverTOC
Foreword
Sec 1
System
Sec 2
PFD
Sec 3
MFD
Sec 4
Hazard
Avoidance
Sec 5
Additional
Features
Sec 6
Annun.
& Alerts
Sec 7
Symbols
Sec 8
Glossary Appendix A
Appendix B
Index
4.10.4.3 GFDS Data Request Manual Request
The GFDS weather data may be updated at any time regardless of the automatic
update timing by selecting a Manual Request. When multiple requests are made,
some products are merged with the old data (SIGMETs/AIRMETs, TAFs, TFRs,
and METARs), but the old data of other products is discarded.
1) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight “Manual Request - Send Req.”
2) Press ENT .
Figure 4-102 Manual GFDS Data Request
3) The update request will occur immediately. The action will be noted in the
Request Status window. The Auto Request time will be reset to the selected
value.
4.10.4.4 GFDS Data Request Status Window
The Request Status window will show a response such as “OK” when manual
requests are made. The time for the next auto update will be shown.
4.10.5 Weather Page Map Orientation
The Orientation option sets the orientation of the Wx Data Link Map pages.
1) While viewing the GFDS Weather Map 1, 2, or 3 of the Wx page group, press
the MENU key. With “Weather Setup” highlighted, press ENT.
2) With the “Map Orientation” option active, turn the small MFD knob to change
the highlighted value.
3) Press ENT to accept the displayed value. The next option will be highlighted.
4) Press the small MFD knob to cancel selection or to end editing and return to
the WX page or turn the large MFD knob to the next option.