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Updating the Aviation Database
Before you can update the aviation database, you
must create a Garmin account and add your device.
You can view your unit ID on the device information
screen
(Viewing Device Information,
The aviation database is valid for 28 days at a time
and includes worldwide airport locations, navigational
aids, and intersection data.
1 Go to www.flyGarmin.com.
2 Log in to your Garmin account.
3 Select an option:
• Connect your device to a computer using the
included USB cable.
• Connect your device to a Wi-Fi
network.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to update the
aviation database.
When your device is connected to a Wi-Fi wireless
network, database updates are downloaded
automatically overnight.
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device
To use the connected features of the D2 device, it
must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect
Mobile app, instead of from the Bluetooth
your smartphone.
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and
open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
2 Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your
device.
3 Select LIGHT to turn on the device.
The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing
mode.
TIP: You can hold LIGHT and select
enter pairing mode.
4 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin
Connect account:
• If this is the first time you are pairing a device
with the Garmin Connect Mobile app, follow the
on-screen instructions.
• If you already paired another device with the
Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the
menu, select Garmin Devices > Add Device, and
follow the on-screen instructions.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express
com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.
This provides easy access to these services for
Garmin devices:
y Software updates
y Map updates
y Data uploads to Garmin Connect
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y Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Flying
Do not use this device as a primary means of
navigation. See the Important Safety and Product
Information guide in the product box for product
warnings and other important information prior to
use.
Setting the Altitude Alert
You can set an alarm to vibrate when you reach a
specified altitude.
NOTE: The altitude alert is not available in watch
mode.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Aviation > Altimeter Settings &
Alerts > Status > On�
3 Select Altitude.
4 Select UP to select an altitude.
Setting the Barometric Pressure Manually
You can set the current barometric pressure manually.
This can help to improve the accuracy of the pressure
altitude reading.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Aviation > Altimeter Settings &
Alerts > Barometer > Manual�
3 Select UP or DOWN to set the current barometric
pressure.
Viewing NEXRAD Weather Radar
Before you can view NEXRAD weather radar, you must
pair your device with your smartphone
Smartphone with Your Device,
You can view the weather radar image associated with
your current location.
1 At any time, hold DOWN and
The device downloads a square of radar data for
your current GPS position, outlined in magenta.
The radar data is active for 5 minutes.
WARNING
(Pairing Your
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at the same time.
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