Garmin GPS 500 Quick Reference

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9Map PageThe following symbols are used to depict the various airports and navaids on theMap Page:Airport with Hard surface runway(s); Primary runway shownAirport with Soft surface runway(s) onlyPrivate Airfield IntersectionVOR VORTACVOR/DME TACANDME NDBLocalizer Locator Outer MarkerTo Select a Map Scale1. Press the up arrow side of the RNG key to zoom out to a larger map area.2. Press the down arrow side of the RNG key to zoom in to a smaller maparea and more detail.Map DisplayMap Scale(Optional) DataFields can appearon the right-handside of the pagePresent PositionTo Quickly Declutter the Map Dis-play1. Press the CLR key momentarily (as oftenas needed) to select the desired amount ofmap detail. The declutter level (-1, -2 or-3) will appear adjacent to the map scale.To Turn the Data Fields On Along the Right-hand Side of theMap Page1. With the Map page displayed, pressMENU to display an options menu.2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight“Data Fields On?”, then press ENT.3. To return to a full-screen map display,follow steps 1 and 2, but instead select “Data Fields Off?” from theoptions menu.To Select a Different Data Item for any Data Field along theRight-hand Side of the Map Page1. With the Map page displayed, press the MENU key to display an optionsmenu.2. Rotate the large right knob to highlight the “Change Fields?” option,and press ENT to select this option.3. Use the large right knob to highlight the data field you wish to change.4. Rotate the small right knob to display a list of available data items.Continue rotating the small right knob to select the desired data itemfrom the list.5. Press ENT to select the desired data item and return to the Map page.6. Press the small right knob to remove the cursor from the page.Map Page