Garmin 300XL Pilot's Manual And Reference page 10

INTRODUCTION
Key and Knob
Functions
This manual will describe entering data using
the K and O knobs. Experiment with them and
become efficient in entering data with the concen-
tric knobs. This will greatly reduce the amount of
time required to navigate with the GNC 300XL.
Whenever the GNC 300XL is displaying a list
of information that is too long for the display
screen, the scrolling arrow prompt will indicate
which direction to scroll to view additional infor-
mation. To scroll through a list (with the cursor
active), simply rotate the inner knob. When the
cursor in not active, use the outer knob to view
additional information.
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The message key is used to view system messages and to alert you to
M
important warnings and requirements. This key is also used to access the
GNC 300XL' s unit settings. See Section 7 for more information on messages
and unit settings.
@
The transfer key flip-flops the active and standby frequencies.
\
The clear key is used to erase information or cancel an entry.
E
The enter key is used to approve an operation or complete data entry.
It is also used to confirm information, such as during power on.
The cursor key is used to activate or deactivate the cursor in the separate
areas of the GNC 300XL. Pressing once will activate the cursor in the
comm 'window' and enable the pilot to change frequencies. Pressing twice
C
will activate the cursor in the GPS window (indicated by highlighted
characters in a GPS window field). It is used to highlight fields for data
entry, changing information or cycling through available options. Pressing a
third time will deactivate the cursor.
O
The outer knob is used to advance through pages, advance the cursor
or move through data fields.
K
The inner knob is used to change data or scroll through information that
cannot fit on the screen all at once.