System Annunciations - Garmin G1000 Manual

APPENDIX A

SYSTEM ANNUNCIATIONS

When a new message is issued, the MSG Softkey flashes to alert the flight crew of a new message. It continues
to flash until acknowledged by selecting the softkey. Active messages are displayed in white text. Messages that
have become inactive change to gray text. The MSG Softkey flashes if the state of a displayed message changes
or a new message is displayed. The inactive messages can be removed from the Message Window by selecting
the flashing MSG Softkey.
Message Advisories are displayed in the Messages Window and convey messages to the flight crew regarding
problems with the G1000 or certain aircraft systems. Typically, a large red 'X' appears in a window when a
related LRU fails or detects invalid data.
The following section describes various system annunciations. Refer to the POH for additional information
regarding pilot responses to these annunciations.
Upon power-up of the G1000 system, certain windows remain invalid as G1000 equipment begins to
NOTE:
initialize. All windows should be operational within one minute of power-up. Should any window continue
to remain flagged, the G1000 system should be serviced by a Garmin-authorized repair facility.
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System
Annunciation
Red 'X'
Figure A-3 Message Advisories
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Socata TBM 850/900
Messages Window
Message Softkey
Annunciation
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