Operation - Garmin G1000:Beechcraft Baron 58/G58 User Manual

OPERATION

The unit must be in operating mode for traffic to be displayed. The ability to switch from standby to operating
mode on the ground is especially useful for scanning the airspace around the airport before takeoff.
Switching from standby mode to operating mode:
1) On the Traffic Page, select the OPERATE Softkey or press the MENU Key and turn the small FMS knob to select
Operating Mode.
2) If using the FMS menu, press the ENT Key to place the SKY899 in the operating mode.
3) To switch to Standby Mode from the Traffic Page, select the STANDBY Softkey.
System Self Test
1) Set the range to 2/6 nm.
2) Press the STANDBY Softkey.
3) Press the TEST Softkey.
4) Self test takes approximately eight seconds to complete. When completed successfully, traffic symbols are
displayed and a voice alert "Skywatch System Test Pass" is heard. If the self test fails, the system reverts to
Standby Mode and a voice alert "Skywatch System Test Fail" is heard.
Displaying traffic on the Traffic Map Page:
1) Use the FMS knob to select the second rectangular page icon in the Map Page Group.
2) Select the OPERATE Softkey to begin displaying traffic. OPERATING is displayed in the Traffic mode field.
3) Select the ALT MODE Softkey to change the altitude volume.
4) Select the STANDBY Softkey to place the system in the Standby mode. STANDBY is displayed in the Traffic
mode field.
5) Turn the RANGE Knob clockwise to display a larger area or counter-clockwise to display a smaller area.
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