Cockpit Reference Guide
Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the Cessna Nav III
190-00384-11 Rev. A
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SECTION 1
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
Loading Updated Databases
In some cases it may be necessary to obtain an unlock
code from Garmin in order to make the database product
functional. It may also be necessary to have the system
configured by a Garmin authorized service facility in order
to use some database features.
Loading Garmin Database Updates
1)
With G1000 system power OFF, remove the SD card
from the bottom card slot of each display.
2)
Using a personal computer, update the Garmin
databases on each SD card. FliteCharts or
ChartView databases are copied to the MFD SD
card.
3)
After all database cards are updated, insert each
database SD card into the bottom card slot of the
appropriate display.
4)
Apply power to the G1000 system, check that
the databases are initialized and displayed on the
power-up screen (Figure 1-12).
Figure 1-12 Database Information on the Power-up Screen
5)
Acknowledge the Power-up Page agreement by
pressing the ENT Key or the right most softkey.
6)
Turn the large FMS Knob to select the AUX Page
group on the MFD.
7)
Turn the small FMS Knob to select the System
Status Page.
8)
Press the Display Database Selection Softkey to
show database information for each display (MFD1
DB, PFD1 DB). Verify the correct database cycle
information is shown for each database for each
display.
Loading the Jeppesen Navigation Database
1)
Copy the new navigation database to an SD
card obtained from Garmin, or the aircraft
manufacturer.
2)
With the G1000 system OFF, insert the SD card
containing the new navigation database version
into the top card slot of the MFD (label of SD card
facing left).
3)
Turn the G1000 system ON. A prompt similar to
Figure 1-13 is displayed:
Figure 1-13 Database Update Confirmation
4)
Press the YES Softkey to update the navigation
database in the MFD.
5)
After the update completes, the display starts in
normal mode.
6)
Turn the G1000 system OFF and remove the SD
card from the top card slot.
7)
Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the PFD.