Gps Receiver Operation - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

GPS RECEIVER OPERATION

Each GIA 63 Integrated Avionics Unit (IAU) contains a GPS receiver. Information collected by the specified
receiver (GPS1 for the #1 IAU or GPS2 for the #2 IAU) may be viewed on the AUX - GPS Status Page.
Viewing GPS receiver status information:
1) Use the large FMS Knob on the MFD to select the Auxiliary Page Group (see Section 1.7 for information on
navigating MFD page groups).
2) Use the small FMS Knob to select GPS Status Page (third page in the AUX Page Group).
Selecting the GPS receiver for which data is displayed:
1) Use the FMS Knob to select the AUX - GPS Status Page.
2) To change the selected GPS receiver:
a) Press the desired GPS Softkey.
OR :
a) Press the MENU Key.
b) Use the FMS Knob to highlight the receiver which is not selected and press the ENT Key.
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Satellite Constellation
Diagram
Figure 1-10 GPS Status Page
Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA40/40F
Satellite Signal
Information Status
GPS Receiver
Status
RAIM
Availability
Prediction
Satellite Signal
Strength Bars
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