Configuration Mode; Software Loading Procedure; Gdu Software Loading Procedure; Section 17 Configuration, Software, Databases, And Xm Activation - Garmin G3X Installation Manual

17 CONFIGURATION, SOFTWARE, DATABASES, AND XM
ACTIVATION

17.1 Configuration Mode

Some of the software loading, and all of the configuration settings are performed in the configuration
mode. To enter configuration mode, hold down the left-hand softkey (softkey #1) while powering on the
GDU 37X. In a two-display system hold down softkey #1 on the PFD 1 display.
The Configuration pages (MAIN, LRU, AHRS, ACFT, AOA, AP, W/B, UNITS, DSPL, SOUND,
COMM, GPS, XPDR, LOG, ENG) are only available in Configuration mode.

17.2 Software Loading Procedure

GDU software loading can be performed in either normal or configuration mode. Section 17.2.1 describes
the GDU software load procedures.

17.2.1 GDU Software Loading Procedure

1. Power on the GDU in normal mode, then insert the properly formatted SD card into the SD card
slot.
NOTE
It is also acceptable to insert the SD card before powering on the unit.
2. A software update pop-up will appear on the screen, highlight YES and press the ENT key to
begin the update.
NOTE
If the preceding software update pop-up does not appear, select the Database Information
Menu to update the software using the UPDATE SW softkey.
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Section 17.2.2 describes the GDL 39/39R software load procedure
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