Garmin G500 Pilots Guide - Page 37

Foreword Sec 1 System Sec 2 PFD Sec 3 MFD Sec 4 Hazard Avoidance Features Category Settings Altitude and Feet Vertical Speed Meters Affected Quantities All elevations on MFD Exceptions Altimeter Vertical Speed Indicator Navigation Angle Magnetic (North) True (North) Heading Course Bearing Track Desired Track Barometric Setting Inches (in) Hectopascals (hpa) Barometric pressure on PFD Temperature Celsius Fahrenheit All temperatures on PFD Table 1-1 Display Units Settings (System Setup Page) More detail on changing settings is in the Section 3 - MFD Aux pages System Settings section. 1.3.4 Display Backlighting The backlighting of the PFD and MFD displays and bezel keys can be adjusted automatically or manually. 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. Backlighting Adjustment 1) From the first AUX page, press the small MFD knob to highlight the "DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS" "MODE" box. 2) Turn the small MFD knob to select the desired brightness Level and then press ENTER. 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 1-21