Garmin G3X Pilots Guide - Page 86

Overview System Instruments Flight EIS Flight Instruments 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Minimums Alert field, and select 'On/Off' by turning the FMS Joystick. ALTITUDE ALERTING The Altitude Alerting function provides the pilot with visual and aural alerts when approaching the Selected Altitude. Whenever the Selected Altitude is changed, the Altitude Alerter is reset. The following will occur when approaching the Selected Altitude: • Passing within 1000 feet of the Selected Altitude, the Selected Altitude (shown above the Altimeter) flashes for 5 seconds and an aural tone is generated. • When the aircraft passes within 200 ft of the Selected Altitude, the Selected Altitude flashes for 5 seconds and an aural tone is generated to indicate that the aircraft is approaching the selected altitude. • After reaching the Selected Altitude, if the pilot flies outside the deviation band (±200 Feet of the Selected Altitude), the Selected Altitude changes to yellow text on a black background, flashes for 5 seconds, and an aural tone is generated. Deviation of ±200 ft CNS Interface GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Integrated Autopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Altitude Alerting Visual Annunciation Turning the altitude alert tone on/off: 1) Press the MENU Key twice to display the Main Menu. 2) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'System Setup...' and press the ENT Key. 3) Turn or move the FMS Joystick to highlight 'Sound', and press the ENT Key. 4) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the Altitude Alert field, and select 'On/ Off' by turning the FMS Joystick. 68 Garmin G3X Pilot's Guide 190-01115-00 Rev. F Index