Cockpit Reference Guide

Cockpit Reference Guide for the Prodigy
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Flight Deck 300
190-00761-03 Rev. A 91
Additional Features
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6) In Auto Mode, turn the large FMS Knob to select the percentage field and
change percentage with the small FMS Knob. The percentage of change is
the day/night crossover point based on backlighting intensity.
7) Press the FMS Knob when finished to remove the Chart Setup Menu.
AIRPORT DIRECTORY
The AOPA or AC-U-KWIK Airport Directory adds enhanced airport information
when viewing airports on the WPT-Airport Information Page.
The Airport Directory databases are revised every 56 days. Check fly.garmin.
com for the current database.
View Airport Directory Information
While viewing the WPT-Airport Information Page, if necessary, select the
INFO-1 Softkey to change the softkey label to display INFO-2. Airport
Directory information is displayed on the right half of the display.
SATELLITE TELEPHONE AND SMS MESSAGING
Operation of these features in the cockpit is accomplished through the AUX-
TELEPHONE, AUX-TEXT MESSAGING, AUX-REPORT STATUS, and AUX-WI-
FI SETUP Pages. For operation using the cabin handset, consult the instructions
provided with the handset.
Registering With Garmin Connext
A subscriber account must be established prior to using the Iridium Satellite
System. Before setting up an Iridium account, obtain the serial number of the Iridium
Transceiver and the System ID by viewing the AUX- SYSTEM STATUS Page. Contact
Garmin Connext at 1-866-739-5687 in the United States or 913-397-8200, ext. 1135.
Telephone Communication
The pilot or copilot can place and answer calls on the Iridium satellite network
as well as to or from the telephone handset in the cabin. Calls can also be answered
or made from the cabin phone, however, only actions initiated from the cockpit
phone will be discussed here. See the cabin handset user guide for more information.
Control and monitoring of telephone functions are accomplished through the AUX-
TELEPHONE Page.