Garmin G300 Pilot’s Guide190-00921-00 Rev. D 17System OverviewSystemOverviewFlightInstruments EISCOMInterfaceGPSNavigationFlightPlanningHazardAvoidanceAdditionalFeaturesIntegratedAutopilot Annun/Alerts Appendix Indexdata entryThe FMS Joystick can be used for directly entering alphanumeric data into theG300. In some instances, such as when entering an identifier, the G300 tries topredict the desired identifier based on the characters being entered. In this case,if the desired identifier appears, use the ENT Key to confirm the entry withoutentering the rest of the identifier manually. This can save the pilot from having toenter all the characters of the identifier.Besides character-by-character data entry, the system also provides a shortcutfor entering waypoint identifiers. When the cursor is on a field awaiting entryof a waypoint identifier, turning the FMS Joystick counter-clockwise accesses amenu with three different lists of identifiers for quick selections: recent waypoints(RECENT WPTS), nearest airports (NRST APTS), and flight plan waypoints (FPLWPTS). The G300 automatically fills in the identifier, facility, and city fields withthe information for the selected waypoint.Using the FMS Joystick to enter data:1) Press the FMS Joystick to activate the cursor.2) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired field.3) Begin entering data.a) To quickly enter a waypoint identifier, turn the FMS Joystickcounter-clockwise to display a list of recent waypoints (RECENT WPTS),nearest airports (NRST APTS) or flight plan waypoints (FPL WPTS).b) Move the FMS Joystick to highlight the desired waypoint from thelist and press the ENT Key.
