Garmin G500 Pilots Guide - Page 143
TAS Traffic Optional
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Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Features 4.5 TAS Traffic (Optional) NOTE: TIS and TAS are mutually exclusive. Refer to the appropriate Traffic Advisory System's Pilot's Guides for a detailed discussion of the respective traffic advisory system. The type of traffic systems that is installed is described by the Traffic Page soft keys. If a Traffic Advisory System (TAS) is configured, a STANDBY, OPERATE, TEST, and ALT MODE soft key will be displayed. NOTE: Aircraft without an operating transponder are invisible to both Traffic Advisory Systems (TAS) and TIS. Aircraft without altitude reporting capability are shown without altitude separation data or climb descent indication. NOTE: Traffic is also displayed in the SVT feature on the PFD. 4.5.1 Displaying and Operating Traffic (TAS Systems) 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. 4.5.1.1 Switching from Standby Mode to Operating Mode 1) While viewing the Traffic Page of the MAP page group, select the OPERATE soft key or press the MENU key and turn the small MFD knob to select Operating Mode. 2) To switch to Standby Mode from the Traffic Page, select the STANDBY soft key. 3) Select the ALT MODE soft key to change the altitude volume. 4) Select the STANDBY soft key to place the system in the Standby mode. STANDBY is displayed in the Traffic mode field. NOTE: Not all TAS systems can be set to "Standby" mode while in the air. Sec 5 Additional Sec 6 Annun. & Alerts Sec 7 Symbols Sec 8 Glossary Appendix A Appendix B Index 190-01102-02 Rev. B Garmin G500 Pilot's Guide 4-15