Bottom Row Keys; Menu Items - Garmin 480 Quick Reference

Bottom Row Keys

The Func-
tion Smart
Keys are
the four
unlabeled keys below the right two-thirds of the display. The
functions are shown on the display above each Function Smart
Key. Press the Function Smart Key below the function name
shown above the key to select the displayed function.
Each press of the FN key will step through the available func-
tions.

Menu Items

The Menu Item smart keys are on the right side of the
unit next to the display. A list of labels customized for
each function or mode are shown on the display adja-
cent to each Menu Item key. Press the Menu Item key
to select the displayed choice.
KEYS / POWER ON
Starting Up
The GNS 480 performs internal checks and shows the status of the tests during
start up. The startup screen, owner name (if entered), testing, position, and
database information shows on the screen for several seconds and then shows
the first Map page.
Power Up
1. Push the PWR/VOL knob in to turn on power.
2. When the position display appears, you can press CHG to manually enter
3. The GNS 480 performs a number of tests at startup to ensure proper
Database Check
The GNS 480 verifies the integrity and
expiration date of the database. Up to
two database cycles are supported. The
GNS 480 will load the appropriate cur-
rent database cycle and also let you know
if a database is not current (dates invalid
or corrupt) with a message in amber.
Powering Up the GNS 480
your present position or just wait a few seconds for the GNS 480 to
establish your position. The full power up sequence takes 2-3 minutes.
operation. You may press SKIP to bypass the startup tests, however,
completing these tests is required for IFR flight. Observe the tests and
needle swings for proper operation.
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