2-9190-01102-02 Rev. B Garmin G500 Pilot’s GuideForewordSec 1SystemSec 2PFDSec 3MFDSec 4HazardAvoidanceSec 5AdditionalFeaturesSec 6Annun.& AlertsSec 7SymbolsSec 8Glossary Appendix AAppendix BIndex2.4 altimeterThe altimeter displays the current altitude, altitude trend, altitude bug setting,altitude bug, and the current BARO setting.The Altitude Trend Vector is a vertical, magenta line, extending up or downon the left side of the Altitude scale. The end of the trend vector corresponds tothe predicted altitude in six seconds if the current vertical speed is maintained.The Altitude Bug is displayed at the selected Altitude Bug setting. A portionof the Altitude Bug will be displayed at the top or the bottom of the altitude tapeif the selected Altitude Bug is off of the tape.2.4.1 Setting the Altitude Bug and Alerter1) Press the ALT key to activate Altitude mode.2) Turn the PFD knob to move the Altitude Bug to a desired altitude.OR3) Press the center of the PFD knob to set the selected altitude to the currentaltitude.SelectedAltitudeBugBarometricSettingAltitudeTrendIndicatorSelectedAltitudein theAltitudeAlerterwindowCurrentAltitudeFigure 2-17 Altimeter
