Garmin aera 550 Pilot's Guide - Page 30

Overview Overview Map Range There are 23 different map ranges available, from 200 feet to 800 nm. The current map range is indicated in the lower right. The scale bar represents the map scale. To change the map range on any map, use the Out or In Icons to zoom 'out' (increasing), or zoom 'in' (decreasing). Adjusting the map range:  While viewing a Map Display, touch the In or Out Icons. Range Icons GPS Navigation Additional Features Hazard Avoidance Flight Planning Appendices Navigation Map Map Range When the selected range exceeds the resolution of the map data, 'overzoom' appears below the map range scale. Scale Bar Representing a Map Scale of 3 nm Per Scale Width. Map Range/Overzoom Auto Zoom Auto Zoom allows the aera to change the map display range to the smallest range clearly showing the active waypoint. Auto Zoom can be overridden by adjusting the range and remains that way until the active waypoint changes, a terrain or traffic alert occurs, or the aircraft takes off. 18 Garmin aera 500 Series Pilot's Guide 190-01117-02 Rev. A Index