Operation - Garmin G950 Pilot's Manual

OPERATION

The KTA 870 must be in Operating Mode for traffic to be displayed. The unit starts in Operating Mode upon
power-up.
Pressing the STANDBY Softkey forces the unit into Standby Mode. Pressing the NORMAL Softkey allows
the KTA 870 to switch from Standby Mode to Operating Mode as necessary.
Switching from operating mode to standby mode:
On the Traffic Page, press the STANDBY Softkey
Or :
1) Press the MENU Key and turn the small FMS knob to select Standby Mode.
2) Press the ENT Key.
Switching from standby mode to operating mode:
On the Traffic Page, press the NORMAL Softkey
Or :
1) Press the MENU Key and turn the small FMS knob to select Normal Mode.
2) Press the ENT Key. The KTA 870 switches from Standby Mode to Operating Mode as necessary.
System Self Test
1) Set the range to 2/6 nm to display full traffic test pattern.
2) Press the TEST Softkey.
3) Self test takes approximately eight seconds to complete. When completed successfully, traffic symbols are
displayed and a voice alert "TAS System Test OK" is heard. In the event that the system test fails, the system
reverts to Standby Mode and a voice alert "TAS System Test Fail" is heard.
DISPLAYING TRAFFIC DATA
Traffic information can be displayed on the following maps when the KTA 870 unit is operating:
• PFD Inset Map
• Navigation Map Page
• Traffic Map Page
• Trip Planning Page
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• Active Flight Plan Page
• AUX-Video Page
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