G5 Configuration Mode - Garmin G5 Maintenance Manual

7.3.2 Software Loading Procedure
NOTE
If the G5 is installed as part of the G3X STC, the software for the G5 is included with the G3X
software. Refer to the G3X STC for procedures to install the latest G5 software.
NOTE
If two G5's are installed, this procedure must be completed on both G5's. If both G5 units
software do not match, the G5 will post a "Software Version Mismatch" message on the display.
This message will be removed when both units have been loaded with matching software.
1. Power on the G5, then insert the software loader card created in Section 7.3.1 into the microSD™
card slot.
2. If the version of software on the card is newer than the version currently on the unit, a software
update pop-up will appear on the screen. Select OK to begin the update.
3. The unit will reboot to the software update screen and the software update will begin
automatically. This screen will show the progress of the software update.
4. Ensure power is not removed while the update is being performed.
5. The unit will reboot after the update is complete.
6. The new software version will be displayed while the unit powers on or in the configuration mode
menu.
7.3.3 Alternate Software Loading Procedure
NOTE
The following procedures should be followed if a later version of experimental G5 software has
been loaded to the G5 Certified unit.
1. With the G5 powered off, insert the software loader card created in Section 7.3.1 into the
microSD™ card slot.
2. Enter configuration mode as stated in Section 7.4
3. Navigate to the Device Information page and select SFD1 for G5 #1 or SFD2 for G5 #2.
4. Scroll to Software Version and select Update.

7.4 G5 Configuration Mode

To enter configuration mode, hold down the knob while powering on the G5. Configuration selections
are made by rotating and pressing the knob on the face of the G5 as necessary to select the correct
configurations.
7.4.1 Configuration Pages Summary
When in configuration mode, the G5 displays the following configurations pages:
•
Device Information – used to display device specific information such as the software version and
basic indicator configuration.
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Attitude – used to configure Indicator Type, Pitch Display preferences, and User Pitch offset.
•
Air Data – used to enable/ disable the G5 Air Data Sensors and configure the Vertical Speed rate.
•
Magnetometer – allows configuration of magnetometer and magnetometer positioning.
•
Airspeed – allows for configuration of the reference speeds.
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