Display Backlighting - Garmin G1000 Pilot's Manual

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

1.8 DISPLAY BACKLIGHTING

No other window can be displayed on the PFD while the PFD Setup Menu is displayed. Pressing the
NOTE:
MENU Key while any other PFD window is displayed does not display the PFD Setup Menu.
The backlighting of the PFD and MFD displays and bezel, MFD/PFD Control Unit, and Audio Panel keys can
be adjusted automatically or manually. Backlighting intensity ranges from 0.14% to 100%.
The default setting (automatic backlighting adjustment) uses photocell technology to automatically adjust for
ambient lighting conditions. Photocell calibration curves are pre-configured to optimize display appearance
through a broad range of cockpit lighting conditions.
Manual backlighting adjustment can be accomplished using the existing instrument panel dimmer bus or the
following procedures:
Adjusting display backlighting:
1) Press the PFD MENU Key to display the PFD Setup Menu. 'AUTO' is now highlighted next to 'PFD DSPL'.
2) Turn the small FMS Knob to select 'MANUAL'.
3) Press the ENT Key.
4) With the intensity value now highlighted, enter the desired backlighting then press the ENT Key.
5) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight 'AUTO' next to 'MFD DSPL' and repeat steps 2-4.
6) To remove the menu, press the CLR or MENU Key.
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Garmin G1000 Pilot's Guide for the Quest Kodiak 100
Figure 1-26 PFD Setup Menu
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