Operation - Garmin G1000 Manual

HAZARD AVOIDANCE

OPERATION

The GTS 820 automatically transitions from STANDBY to OPERATE mode eight seconds after takeoff.
NOTE:
The unit also automatically transitions from OPERATE to STANDBY mode 24 seconds after landing.
After power-up, the GTS 820 is in Standby Mode. The GTS 820 must be in Operating Mode for traffic to be
displayed and for TAs to be issued.
Selecting the OPERATE Softkey allows the GTS 820 to switch from Standby Mode to Operating Mode as
necessary. Selecting the STANDBY Softkey forces the unit into Standby Mode.
Switching from operating mode to standby mode:
On the Traffic Page, select the STANDBY Softkey
Or:
1) Press the MENU Key and turn the small FMS knob to select 'Standby Mode'.
2) Press the ENT Key.
Switching from standby mode to operating mode:
O n the Traffic Page, select the OPERATE Softkey
Or:
1) Press the MENU Key and turn the small FMS knob to select 'Operate Mode'.
2) Press the ENT Key. The GTS 820 switches from Standby Mode to Operating Mode as necessary.
TRAFFIC MAP PAGE
The Traffic Map Page shows surrounding TAS traffic data in relation to the aircraft' s current position and
altitude, without basemap clutter. Aircraft orientation is always heading up unless there is no valid heading.
Map range is adjustable with the RANGE Knob from 2 to 40 nm, as indicated by the map range rings.
The traffic mode and altitude display mode are annunciated in the upper left corner of the page.
482 Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900 190-00709-05 Rev. D