Display Backlighting - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

1.8 DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING

The backlighting of the PFD and MFD displays and bezel and Audio Panel keys can be adjusted automatically
or manually. The default setting (automatic backlighting adjustment) uses photocell technology to automatically
adjust for ambient lighting conditions. Photocell calibration curves are pre-configured to optimize display
appearance through a broad range of cockpit lighting conditions. Manual backlighting adjustment can be
accomplished using the existing instrument panel dimmer bus or the following procedures. In normal operating
mode, backlighting can only be adjusted from the PFD. In Reversionary Mode, it can be adjusted from the
remaining display.
Adjusting display backlighting:
1) Press the PFD MENU Key to display the PFD SETUP MENU Window. 'AUTO' is now highlighted next to 'PFD
DSPL'.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select 'MANUAL'.
3) Press the ENT Key.
4) With the intensity value now highlighted, turn the small FMS Knob to enter the desired backlighting.
5) Press the ENT Key.
6) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'AUTO' in the MFD DSPL Field and repeat steps 2-4.
7) To remove the menu, press the CLR or MENU Key.
Adjusting key backlighting:
1) Press the PFD MENU Key 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'.
3) Turn the small FMS Knob in the direction of the green arrowhead to display 'PFD KEY'.
4) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'AUTO'.
5) Turn the small FMS Knob to select 'MANUAL'.
6) Press the ENT Key.
7) With the intensity value now highlighted, turn the small FMS Knob to enter the desired backlighting.
8) Press the ENT Key.
9) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'MFD DSPL'.
10) Turn the small FMS Knob in the direction of the green arrowhead to display 'MFD KEY' and repeat steps 4-7.
11) To remove the menu, press the CLR or MENU Key.
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