Garmin GPS 500 Quick Reference

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11To View a List of the Nearest AirportsA list of the nearest airports can always be selected by pressing theNRST key. You can also scroll through the pages using the large andsmall right knobs. (See page 5.)1. With the cursor off, rotate the large rightknob to select the NRST page group.“NRST” will appear in the lower rightcorner of the screen.2. If necessary, rotate the small right knobto select the Nearest Airport page.To Scroll Through the List of Nearest Airports1. Press the small right knob to activate the cursor.2. Rotate the large right knob to scroll through the list. The scroll baralong the right-hand side of the page will indicate which part of the list iscurrently being viewed.3. To remove the flashing cursor, press the small right knob.To View Additional Information for a Nearby Airport1. Highlight the identifier of the desiredairport by scrolling through the list, asdescribed in the procedure above.2. Press ENT to display the Airport Locationpage for the selected airport.3. To view additional WPT pages for theselected airport (including the AirportRunway and Airport Frequency pages)press the small right knob to removethe flashing cursor. Rotate the smallright knob to display the additional WPTpages. When finished, press the smallright knob to return the flashing cursor to the screen.4. To return to the Nearest Airport page, verify that “Done?” is highlighted bythe flashing cursor and press ENT (or press CLR).To Select a Nearby Airport as a Direct-To Destination1. Press the direct-to key. The SelectDirect-To Waypoint page will appear, withthe waypoint identifier field highlighted.2. Rotate the large right knob tohighlight the nearest airport (NRST) field.3. Rotate the small right knob to displaya window showing up to nine nearbyairports.4. Continue rotating the small right knob to scroll through the list andhighlight the desired airport.5. Press ENT to confirm the selected airport, and press ENT a second time(with “Activate?” highlighted) to begin navigating to the selectedwaypoint.Nearest Airports