Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual page 406

HAZARD AVOIDANCE
3) While on the ground, press the STANDBY Softkey. For the GWX 68 only, a one-minute warm-up period is
initiated (countdown is displayed on the screen). After the warm-up is complete, the radar enters the Standby
Mode. The warm-up period is not applicable to the GWX 70.
a )
b )
Or :
If the aircraft is airborne, press the WEATHER Softkey. For the GWX 68 only, a one-minute warm-up period is
initiated (countdown is displayed on the screen). After the warm-up is complete, the radar begins transmitting.
The warm-up period is not applicable to the GWX 70.
4) Turn the Joystick to select the desired map range.
5) The horizontal scan is initially displayed (Figure 6-138). If desired, press the VERTICAL Softkey to change to
vertical scanning.
Vertically scanning a storm cell:
Vertical scanning of a storm cell should be done with the aircraft wings level to avoid constant
NOTE:
adjustment of the Bearing Line.
1) While in the Horizontal Scan view, press the BRG Softkey. This places the cursor in the BEARING field and
displays the Bearing Line.
If the Bearing Line is not displayed, press the MENU Key and turn the large FMS Knob to select Show Bearing
Line. Press the ENT Key.
2) Press the ENT Key.
3) Turn the small FMS Knob to place the Bearing Line on the desired storm cell or other area to be vertically
scanned.
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Press the WEATHER Softkey. A confirmation window is displayed.
Figure 6-137 Confirming Activating Radar
Turn the small FMS Knob to highlight YES and press the ENT Key to continue radar activation.
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA42NG
190-00-00962-04 Rev. A