Garmin 530w Manual

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Model Descriptions
Model Descriptions
This guide covers the operation of the GNS 530W, 
GNS 530AW, and the GPS 500W. In general, all 
models will be referred to as the 500W-series, except 
where there are physical or operational differences. 
The 500W-series units are 6.25” wide and 4.60” high. 
The display is a 320 by 234 pixel color LCD. The units 
include two removable data cards, one with a Jeppesen 
database (inserted in the left-most card slot) and the 
second being a Terrain database (inserted...

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Key and Knob Functions
The 500W-series navigators are designed to make 
operation as simple as possible. The descriptions on 
the next three pages provide a general overview of the 
primary function(s) for each key and knob. This Take
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off Tour section is intended to provide a brief overview 
of the primary functions of your 500W-series unit. 
Experiment with the unit and refer to the reference 
sections for more information. 
Left-hand Keys and Knobs
k The  COM power/volume knob 
controls unit power...

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Right-hand Keys and Knobs
RNG
 The range key (RNG) allows you to 
select the desired map scale. Use the 
up arrow side of the key to zoom out 
to a larger area, or the down arrow 
side to zoom into a smaller area. 
D The  direct-to key (direct-to) pro-
vides access to the direct-to function, 
which allows you to enter a destina
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tion waypoint and establishes a direct 
course to the selected destination. 
See Section 3. 
MENU The menu key (MENU) displays 
a context-sensitive list of options. 
This...

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Key and Knob Functions
Bottom Row Keys
NRST The nearest key (NRST) (GPS 
500W) displays the Nearest Airports 
page. Then, turning the small right 
knob steps through the NRST pages. 
CDI The  CDI key (GNS 530W) is used to 
toggle the navigation source (GPS or 
VLOC) which provides output to an 
external HSI or CDI.
OBS The  OBS key is used to select 
manual or automatic sequencing of 
waypoints. Pressing this key selects 
OBS mode, which retains the current 
“active to” waypoint as your naviga
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tion...

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Power On
The Garmin 500W-series offers you accurate 
navigational data and communication capability, along 
with non-precision and precision approach certifica
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tion in the IFR environment. The Takeoff Tour is 
designed to familiarize you with the basic operation 
of the 500W-series — including powering up the 
unit, changing frequencies, entering data, perform
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ing a simple direct-to, selecting IFR procedures and 
provides a limited introduction to using flight plans. 
In addition, this section...

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Instrument Panel Self-Test
Once the database has been acknowledged, the 
Instrument Panel Self-Test Page appears. To ensure 
that your  500W-series unit and any connected instru
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ments are working properly, check for the following 
indications on your CDI/HSI, RMI, external annuncia
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tors and other connected instruments: 
• Course deviation
• Glideslope
• TO/FROM flag
• Time to destination
• Bearing to destination
• Desired track
• Distance to dest.
• Ground speed
• All external annunciators (if...

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Fuel On Board and Checklists
The Instrument Panel Self-Test Page includes selec-
tions to set fuel on board (FOB) to full capacity and 
access the Checklists Page. This allows you to quickly 
set fuel to full limits and display any checklists you’ve 
entered, such as start up or takeoff checklists. 
To set fuel on board to full (if not provided by 
sensor): 
1.  Turn the large right knob to highlight “Set 
Full Fuel?”. 
Select “Set Full Fuel?” to set fuel on board 
(FOB) to full capacity. 
2. Press...

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Acquiring Satellites / Messages
If the 500W-series unit has not been operated for a 
period of six months or more, it may have to “Search 
the Sky” to collect new data. This means the unit is 
acquiring satellite data to establish almanac and satel
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lite orbit information, which can take 5 to 10 minutes. 
The Satellite Status Page displays a “Searching Sky” 
status, and the message annunciator (MSG) above the 
MSG key also flashes to alert you of a system message, 
“Searching the Sky”. 
The Time and...

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Selecting Com/Nav Frequencies
While the GNS 530W is acquiring a position, 
let’s take a minute to dial in the active and standby 
frequencies you’ll be using for the first phase of your 
flight. The GNS 530W display is divided into separate 
‘windows’ (or screen areas), including a COM window, 
VLOC window (by default with VOR ident/radial, but 
selectable for other data — including a traffic display) 
and a GPS window which occupies the right 3/4 of the 
display. 
COM Window: 
Active Frequency
COM...

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Page Groups
(Large right knob to change page groups)
(Small right knob to select pages within the group)
WPT Group
Airport Location
Airport Runway
Airport Frequency
Airport Approach
Airport Arrival
Airport Departure
Intersection
NDBs
VOR
User Waypoint
NAV Group
Default NAV
Map
NAVCOM
Satellite Status
Terrain
AUX Group
Flight Planning
Utility
Setup 2
Setup 1
Page Groups 
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