Pilot's Guide

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Garmin G500/600 Pilot’s Guide
190-00601-02 Rev. H
Cover TOC
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
GlossaryAppendix A
Appendix B
Index
4.10.8 GFDS Infrared Satellite (IR SAT) Data Viewing
Range
IR SAT data is available over North America and Europe and depicts cloud
top temperatures from satellite imagery. Brighter cloud top colors indicate cooler
temperatures occurring at higher altitudes. Information is updated every half
hour.
Figure 4-105 GFDS Infrared Satellite Data Map Display and Legend
IR SAT Data Viewing Range
The IR SAT Data Viewing Range option allows you to select the map range
where at and below that value IR SAT weather products will be shown on the
selected MFD GFDS Weather Map page (1, 2, or 3). When Off is selected, IR SAT
will not be shown. For the selected value (such as 250 NM) is selected, IR SAT
data will be shown at map ranges of the selected value (250 NM) and lower.
1) While viewing a GFDS Weather Map page of the WX page group, press the
MENU key to display the Page Menu Options . Turn the large MFD knob to
highlight the Weather Setup option and press ENT .
2) Turn the large MFD knob to highlight IR SAT Data Viewing Range. Turn the
small MFD knob to highlight the desired value.
3) Turn the small MFD knob to highlight the desired value. 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.