Garmin 400 Series Pilot's Manual

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400/500 Series Display InterfacesSECTION 3SKYWATCH INTERFACE3-2User-initiated TestIn addition to the power-up test, the SKYWATCHperforms a continuous self-test. This continuous self-testis performed several times per minute. A user-initiatedtest of the SKYWATCH Interface can also be performed.NOTE: A user-initiated test can only be performedwhen in standby or failed mode.Performing a user-initiated test:1) Turn the small right knob to select the TrafficPage.2) From the Traffic Page, press the MENU Key todisplay the Page Menu.3) Turn the small right knob to select ‘SelfTest?’.4) Press the ENT Key.Voice AnnouncementsSee the SKYWATCH Pilot’s Guide for information onvoice announcements.Switching Between Standby and OperatingModesThe unit must be in operating mode for traffic to bedisplayed. The ability to switch out of standby into operatingmode on the ground is especially useful for scanning theairspace around the airport before takeoff. Operating Modeis confirmed by the display of ‘OPER’ in the upper right-hand corner of the Traffic Page (Figure 3-2).Switching to Operating Mode from StandbyMode:1) Press the small right knob to activate thecursor and highlight ‘STBY’.2) Turn the small right knob to select ‘OPER?’.3) Press the ENT Key to confirm and place theSKYWATCH in operating mode, SKYWATCHswitches out of standby into the 6-nm displayrange.NOTE: If the aircraft has a squat switch and thepilot does not manually switch out of standby,the SKYWATCH will automatically switch out ofstandby 8 to 10 seconds after takeoff.Switching to Standby Mode from the TrafficPage:1) Press the small right knob to activate thecursor and highlight ‘OPER’.2) Turn the small right knob to select ‘STBY?’.3) Press the ENT Key to confirm and place theSKYWATCH in standby mode.NOTE: If the aircraft has a squat switch, STBY isnot displayed while the aircraft is airborne butwill go into standby 24 seconds after landing.This delay allows the SKYWATCH to remain outof standby during a touch-and-go maneuver.190-00140-10 Rev. E