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  • Page 1 ™ Multi Function Display Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 2 More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 3 OVERVIEW GPS NAVIGATION FLIGHT PLANNING HAZARD AVOIDANCE ADDITIONAL FEATURES APPENDICES INDEX More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 4 WARNING: Do not use outdated database information. Databases used in the G3X MFD must be updated regularly in order to ensure that the information remains current. Pilots using any outdated database do so entirely at their own risk.
  • Page 5 G3X MFD. It is thus the responsibility of the pilot to detect such an occurrence by means of cross-checking with all redundant or correlated information available in the cockpit.
  • Page 6 FAA/FCC regulations. NOTE: All visual depictions contained within this document, including screen images of the G3X MFD, are subject to change and may not reflect the most current G3X MFD system and aviation databases. Depictions of equipment may differ slightly from the actual equipment.
  • Page 7 NOTE: The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating instructions on the major features of the G3X MFD more easily. It is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Complete operating procedures for the G3X MFD are found in the G3X MFD Pilot’s Guide.
  • Page 8 Warnings, Cautions & Notes Blank Page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    5.3 AOPA Data ........................34 5.4 XM Radio Entertainment (Optional) ..............35 ® Section 6 Appendices ................... 37 Messages, Alerts & Data Field Options ................37 Miscellaneous Message Advisories ..................37 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 10 E6B Calculator ........................45 Weight & Balance ......................46 Proximity Waypoints ......................46 Display Symbols ......................49 VFR Symbols ........................49 IFR Symbols ........................50 Airspace Symbols ....................... 52 Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 11: Section 1 Overview

    The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating instructions on the major features of the G3X MFD more easily. This Quick Reference Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Refer to the G3X MFD Pilot’s Guide and the G3X Installation Manual (available at www.garmin.com) for...
  • Page 12 Press to cancel an entry, revert to the previous value in a data entry field or remove menus Press and hold to return to the default page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 13: Softkeys

    1.2 SOFTKEYS MAP PAGE SOFTKEYS PANEL TERRAIN WEATHER Enables second-level Map Page softkeys TERRAIN Displays/removes terrain awareness information WEATHER Displays/removes weather information PANEL Displays/removes the Panel 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 14: Waypoint Page Softkeys

    Returns to top-level softkeys WAYPOINT PAGE SOFTKEYS INFO CHART AOPA WEATHER INFO Displays waypoint information CHART Displays optional FliteCharts AOPA Displays AOPA information WEATHER Displays METAR and TAF text Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 15: Weather Page Softkeys (Optional)

    Press and hold to toggle Mute on and off. VOLUME Press the BACK Softkey to return to the top-level softkeys. VOL - BACK VOL + MUTE 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 16: Info Page Softkey

    3) Press the ENT Key to select the desired option. 4) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey, or the MENU Key to remove the menu and cancel the operation. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 17: Data Entry

    Press the ENT Key to confirm entry. 4) Press the FMS Joystick or the CLR Key to cancel data entry (the field reverts back to its previous information). 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 18: Pages

    Bar Fields, Display, Date & Time, Position, or Alarms), and press the ENT Key. 4) Press the MENU Key. 5) With the ‘Restore Default’ highlighted press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Color Mode

    (Auto, Day, or Night). 5) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, the EXIT Softkey or the MENU Key to remove the menu. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 20 Joystick to select the desired option from the menu. Press the ENT Key if necessary to highlight the next field. 6) With ‘Done’ highlighted press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 21: Section 2 Gps Navigation

    Setting the Bug Indicator: 1) From the Map Page with the Panel or Compass Arc displayed, press the MENU Key to display the Map Page Menu 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 22: Vertical Navigation (Vnav)

    Capturing/cancelling VNAV profile: 1) Enter a valid VNAV profile and begin navigation. 2) From the Map Page, press the MENU Key to display the Map Page Menu Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 23: Using Map Displays

    2) Move the FMS Joystick to move the Map Pointer around the map. 3) Press the FMS Joystick to remove the Map Pointer and re-center the map on the aircraft’s current position. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 24 1) From any Map Page, press the CLR Key. ‘CLEAR-1’ appears below the map range. The background map detail (such as highways, cities, rivers & smaller lakes) is removed from the map. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 25: Waypoints

    Viewing additional information for a frequency: 1) With the Waypoint (WPT) Page displayed, press the INFO Softkey. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 26: Nearest Information

    4) Move the FMS Joystick to select the desired criteria to be defined. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select the desired option. 6) Press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 27: User Waypoints

    3) Move the FMS Joystick to the User Waypoint Name Field and enter the waypoint name, if desired. 4) If desired, select the waypoint symbol: a) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Symbol. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 28: Deleting User Waypoints

    2) Turn or Move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’ and press the ENT Key. 3) Highlight a User Waypoint in the User Waypoint List, or enter a waypoint in the User Waypoint field. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 29: Airspace

    4) With ‘Activate’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. Selecting a waypoint as a direct-to destination using the pointer: 1) From a navigation map page, press the FMS Joystick to display the pointer. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 30 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'Stop Navigation' or ‘Resume Flight Plan’ if a flight plan was active. 3) Press the ENT Key. If a flight plan is still active, the G3X MFD resumes navigating the flight plan along the closest leg.

  • Page 31: Section 3 Flight Planning

    7) When all waypoints have been entered, press the FMS Joystick to return to the Flight Plan List Page. The new flight plan is now in the list. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 32 3) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor. 4) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired flight plan and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 33: Flight Plan Activation

    1) Press the FPL Key and turn the FMS Joystick to display the Active Flight Plan Page. 2) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor, and move the FMS Joystick to highlight the ‘Fuel Flow’ field. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 34: Deleting The Active Flight Plan

    4) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...
  • Page 35 5) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key, the FMS Joystick, or highlight ‘No’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 36: Approaches

    5) With ‘Activate Approach’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. To cancel the request, press the CLR Key or the FMS Joystick. 1) With an approach loaded on the Active Flight Plan Page, press the MENU Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 37: Activating Vectors-To-Final

    After an approach has been activated, the VECTORS Softkey is used when being vectored to the final approach course by Air Traffic Control (ATC). If the VECTORS Softkey is selected, the G3X MFD creates an extension of the final course, beyond the final approach waypoint in the database (final approach fix [FAF]).
  • Page 38 The map shows an extension of the final approach course using a bold magenta line. If the VECTORS Softkey is not selected, the G3X MFD creates a straight-line course directly to the first waypoint in the approach. Loading the approach cancels the Direct-to and initiates a route to the FAF.

  • Page 39: Section 4 Hazard Avoidance

    4) Press the PAN MAP Softkey to get abbreviated information about the selected weather product or map feature (if available). 5) With the desired weather product selected press the ENT Key to get detailed information (if available). 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 40 Select ‘Animate Weather’ and press the ENT Key to begin animation. 4) To stop animation, press the MENU Key again, turn or move the FMS Joystick to select ‘Stop Animation’ and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 41: Terrain

    1) From the Map Page press the MENU Key. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘Set Up Map’ and press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 42 1) With traffic displayed on the Map Page, press the FMS Joystick. The Map Pointer is activated. 2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired traffic. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 43: Section 5 Additional Features

    Turn or move the FMS Joystick to select the desired chart, and press the ENT Key. 1) From the Active Flight Plan Page or the Select Approach Window, press the MENU Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 44: Aopa Data

    ENT Key. The Airport Information Window is displayed. 2) Press the AOPA Softkey. 3) To return to the map, press the ENT Key, the CLR Key, or the FMS Joystick. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 45: Xm ® Radio Entertainment (Optional)

    2) With ‘Add To Favorites’ selected, press the ENT Key. 3) With ‘Yes’ selected, press the ENT Key. Selecting Favorites: 1) Select the FAVORITE Softkey on the XM Audio Page. The Favorites category is displayed. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 46: Adjusting The Volume

    2) Select the MUTE Softkey to mute the audio. Select the MUTE Softkey again to unmute the audio. Press and hold the VOLUME Softkey to mute and unmute the audio. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 47: Section 6 Appendices

    VNAV decent point. All MapSource maps are not accessible. Product Support to have the unit repaired. the specified interval after the beginning of each trip. waypoint. waypoints. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 48: Airspace Messages

    AIRSPACE MESSAGES current course takes you inside the airspace. airspace within the next 10 minutes or less. projected to enter it. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 49: Aural Alerts

    Warning “terrain! terrain! pull “obstacle! obstacle! “pull up!” up! pull up!” pull up! pull up!” Aural Alerts Summary DATA BAR FIELD OPTIONS next waypoint. waypoints. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 50: Info Page Data Field Options

    INFO PAGE DATA FIELD OPTIONS waypoint. cross-track error and return to the course line. direction, left or right. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 51 VNAV waypoint from the present position, based upon current ground speed. given amount of lost altitude. position. position. within ten miles of the aircraft’s present position. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 52 VNAV position and altitude, based upon current goundspeed. reporting station. reporting station. weather reporting station. reporting station. reporting station. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 53: Utilities

    5) Turn the FMS Joystick to select ‘On’ or ‘Off’, and press the ENT Key. 6) Press the FMS Joystick, the CLR Key, or the EXIT Softkey to return to the Map Page. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 54 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field. 5) Turn the FMS Joystick to make the desired changes. 6) With ‘Done’ selected, press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...

  • Page 55: Heading Line

    figures for True Airspeed and Density Altitude are shown in the designated fields. Calculating winds aloft: 1) Calculate or enter the true airspeed into the ‘True Airspeed’ field, and press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 56: Weight & Balance

    1) Press the MENU Key twice to open the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight ‘User Waypoints’, and press the ENT Key. Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on...
  • Page 57 4) Press the CLR Key or MENU Key and select ‘Remove Selected Waypoint’ or ‘Remove All Waypoints’. 5) Press the ENT Key. The ‘Remove Proximity Waypoint for XXXX’ Window is displayed 6) With ‘Yes’ highlighted, press the ENT Key. 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 58 Appendix B Blank Page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 59: Display Symbols

    Surface, Non-serviced Civilian, Soft/Unknown Soft Surface, Non-serviced Surface, Serviced Soft Surface, Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Soft Surface, Private Paved, Private Seaplane Base Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 60: Ifr Symbols

    Large City VORTAC Miscellaneous TACAN Navaids IFR SYMBOLS Item Symbol Item Symbol VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, Low-Altitude Non-serviced VFR, Soft/unknown Surface, High- Altitude Serviced Atlantic Database Airports Airways Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 61 ILS/DME or DME Only serviced VFR, Soft Surface, Serviced VORTAC VFR, Soft Surface, Private TACAN VFR, Paved, Private Navaids VFR Seaplane Base VFR Heliport Americas/Pacific Database Airports 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...

  • Page 62: Airspace Symbols

    Danger, Alert, or Training Area Radar Area Restricted, Prohibited, or ATZ, TIZ Warning Area Radar Area Misc/Unknown ATZ, TIZ IFR Americas/Pacific Database MATZ ADIZ Misc/Unknown VFR Americas/Pacific Database Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 63 Appendix C Item Symbol Item Symbol Danger or Alert Training Area Area Restricted, IFR Atlantic Database Exceptions Prohibited, or Warning Area Training Area VFR Atlantic Database Exceptions 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 64 Appendix C Blank Page Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 65 Density Altitude 45 Direct-to 19 Cancelling 20 Nearest Information 16 Display Backlighting 9 Color 9 Pages 8 Panel 11 Panning 13 E6B 45 Proximity Waypoints 46 Index-1 190-01055-00 Rev. A Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 66 Deleting 18 Editing 18 Renaming 18 Vectors-to-Final 27 Activating 27 Cancelling 28 Vertical Navigation 12 VNAV 12 Waypoints 15 Weight & Balance 46 Winds Aloft 45 Index-2 Garmin G3X MFD Quick Reference Guide 190-01055-00 Rev. A More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 67 Blank Page More user manuals on ManualsBase.com...
  • Page 68 Liberty House, Bulls Copse Road Hounsdown Business Park Southampton, SO40 9RB, U.K. p: 44/0870.8501241 f: 44/0870.8501251 Garmin Corporation No. 68, Jangshu 2nd Road Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan p: 886/2.2642.9199 f: 886/2.2642.9099 www.garmin.com 190-01055-00 Rev. A © 2008 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries...

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