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PRIMARY FLIGHT DISPLAY
2.2 BACKLIGHTING
NOTE: The backlighting can only be adjusted
from the PFD, except in reversionary mode.
NOTE: No other window can be displayed in the
lower right corner of the PFD when the MENU
key is pressed to change the backlighting.
The backlighting of both the display and the keys can
be adjusted for the PFD and MFD. The backlighting in-
tensity ranges from 0.14% to 100.00%. Two modes exist
for adjustment:
• Auto (default) – The G1000 adjusts the backlight-
ing automatically with reference to the amount of
light in the cockpit
• Manual – Allows the pilot to manually adjust the
backlighting
To manually adjust the backlighting for the
PFD and MFD:
1.
Press the MENU key on the PFD to display
the PFD Setup Menu window. 'AUTO' is now
highlighted next to 'PFD DSPL'.
2.
Turn the small FMS knob to display the selec-
tion window. Turn the FMS knob to select
'MANUAL', then press the ENT key.
3.
With the intensity value now highlighted,
turn the small FMS knob to select the desired
backlighting, then press the ENT key.
Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'AUTO' next
4.
to 'MFD DSPL' and repeat steps 2 and 3. Press
the CLR or MENU key to remove the window.
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Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Diamond DA40
To manually adjust the backlighting for the
PFD and MFD keys:
Press the MENU key on the PFD to display
1.
the PFD Setup Menu Window. 'AUTO' is now
highlighted next to 'PFD DSPL'.
2.
Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'PFD
DSPL'. Turn the small FMS knob in the direction
of the green arrowhead to display 'PFD KEY'.
3.
Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'AUTO'.
Turn the small FMS knob to display the selec-
tion window. Turn the FMS knob to select
'MANUAL', then press the ENT key.
4.
With the intensity value now highlighted,
turn the small FMS knob to select the desired
backlighting, then press the ENT key.
Turn the large FMS knob to highlight 'MFD
5.
DSPL' and turn the small FMS knob in the direc-
tion of the green arrowhead to display 'MFD
KEY'. Repeat steps 3 and 4. Press the CLR or
MENU key to remove the window.
Figure 2-3 PFD Setup Menu Window
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