Garmin 69 Activation Instructions

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Page 4 XM Activation Procedures190-00355-04 Rev. F2.3 Test the GDL69/69A with the MX20After activation with XM, you will have a certain amount of time to turn on the GDL 69/69A to let theunit acquire its activation status. You will be informed of this time duration during the activation processwith XM. Turn on the unit to the activation page as outlined in Section 2.1.1. After the unit has acquiredits activation status, all subscribed XM services should be displayed on the control display unit. YourGDL 69/69A is now ready for use.If nothing is displayed for XM services, cycle power to unit and try again. Contact XM Satellite Radio oryour dealer if the symptoms persist.3 G1000 – GDL 69/69A ActivationPrior to contacting XM, the GDU must be on and operational. For activation you will need your XMAudio Radio ID, XM Data Radio ID and your billing information. Your XM Audio Radio ID and DataRadio ID can be found on the last page of this document. If for some reason you do not have your IDs,you will be able to find your Radio IDs on the XM page in the AUX group. The steps below will take youthrough the process.1. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It is notrecommended for the aircraft to be in a hangar.2. Hook up the aircraft to external power if available. It may take 45-60 minutes or more, depending onthe demand on the XM activation system.3. Power on the avionics and allow the G1000 to power up.4. Rotate the outer FMS knob clockwise until the AUX - TRIP PLANNING page displays. See Figure3-1.Outer FMS KnobInner FMS KnobSoft KeysFigure 3-1. AUX - TRIP PLANNING Page6. Rotate the inner FMS knob clockwise until the AUX-XM page is displayed. Your Audio Radio IDand Data Radio ID will be displayed. See Figure 3-2 for these locations.7. A list of Weather Products will also be shown on the bottom half of the screen. Boxes filled ingreen will correspond with the type of subscription you have access. For example, if the weathersubscription you have purchased allows NEXRAD, the box next to NEXRAD will be filled in.