Garmin G300 Installation Manual

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G300 Installation Manual – Software, Configuration, Databases ,and XM Activation Page 8-9190-00921-01 Revision AFliteChartsThe FliteCharts database contains terminal procedure charts for the United States only. This database isupdated on a 28-day cycle. If not updated within 180 days of the expiration date, FliteCharts will nolonger be active.AOPA Airport DirectoryThe AOPA Airport Directory provides data on airports and heliports throughout the U.S. Offers detailedinformation for over 5,300 U. S. airports, along with the names and phone numbers of thousands ofFBOs. Look up taxi services, plan an overnight, and choose fuel stops; plus find ground transportation,lodging, restaurants, local attractions, and more.8.6 XM Activation Instructions (GDU 375 only)Follow the below instructions to activate the XM receiver in the GDU 375.Before XM Satellite Weather can be used, the service must be activated by calling XM at 1.800.985.9200.Service is activated by providing XM Satellite Radio with a Radio ID. XM Satellite Radio uses the RadioID to send an activation signal that allows the G300 MFD to display weather data and/or entertainmentprogramming. XM service should activate in 45 to 60 minutes.1. The Radio ID can be displayed by accessing the XM Audio Page, and then pressing the INFOSoftkey. Record the Radio ID for reference during XM Activation.2. Make sure that the aircraft's XM antenna has an unobstructed view of the southern sky. It ishighly recommended that the aircraft be outside of and away from the hangar.3. Hook up the aircraft to external power if available. The complete activation process may take 45-60 minutes or more, depending on the demand on the XM activation system.4. Power on the avionics and allow the G300 to power up. Do not power cycle the units during theactivation process.5. Go to the XM Info Page. During the activation process the unit may display several differentactivation levels, this is normal and should be ignored. When the service class (Aviator Lite,Aviator, or Aviator Pro) and all of the weather products for the class that you subscribed to aredisplayed, the activation is complete. Wait 30 seconds to allow the GDU 375 to store theactivation before removing power.NOTEDuring the activation process do not change channels or pages.