Backlighting - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY

2.2 BACKLIGHTING

NOTE: The backlighting can only be adjusted
from the PFD, except in reversionary mode.
NOTE: No other window can be displayed in the
lower right corner of the PFD when the MENU
key is pressed to change the backlighting.
The backlighting of both the display and keys can be
adjusted for the PFD and MFD. The backlighting intensity
ranges from 0.14% to 100.00%. Two modes exist for
adjustment:
• Auto (default) – The G1000 adjusts backlighting
automatically with reference to the amount of
light in the cockpit
• Manual – Allows the pilot to manually adjust
backlighting
To manually adjust the backlighting for the
PFD and MFD:
Turn the "FLIGHT INST" dimmer knob (for
location refer to the Aircraft Flight Manual).
OR
Press the MENU key on the PFD to display
1.
the PFD Setup Menu Window. 'AUTO' is now
highlighted next to 'PFD DSPL'.
2. Turn the small FMS knob to display the selec-
tion window. Turn the FMS knob to select
'MANUAL', then press the ENT key.
3. With the intensity value now highlighted,
turn the small FMS knob to select the desired
backlighting, then press the ENT key.
4. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'AUTO' next
to 'MFD DSPL', and repeat steps 2 and 3. Press
the CLR or MENU key to remove the window.
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To manually adjust the backlighting for the
PFD and MFD keys:
Turn the "FLIGHT INST" dimmer knob (for
location refer to the Aircraft Flight Manual).
OR
1. Press the MENU key on the PFD to display
the PFD Setup Menu Window. 'AUTO' is now
highlighted next to 'PFD DSPL'.
2. Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'PFD
DSPL'. Turn the small FMS knob in the direction
of the green arrowhead to display 'PFD KEY'.
Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'AUTO'.
3.
Turn the small FMS knob to display the selec-
tion window. Turn the FMS knob to select
'MANUAL', then press the ENT key.
4. With the intensity value now highlighted,
turn the small FMS knob to select the desired
backlighting, then press the ENT key.
Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'MFD
5.
DSPL' and turn the small FMS knob in the direc-
tion of the green arrowhead to display 'MFD
KEY'. Repeat steps 3 and 4. Press the CLR or
MENU key to remove the window.
Figure 2-3 PFD Setup Menu Window
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