Garmin G1000 Pilot’s Guide for the Socata TBM 850190-00709-04 Rev. A 583ADDITIONAL FEATURES8.7 SCHEDULERThe Scheduler feature can be used to enter and display reminder messages (e.g., Change oil, Switch fuel tanks,or Altimeter-Transponder Check) in the Alerts Window on the PFD. Messages can be set to display based ona specific date and time (event), once the message timer reaches zero (one-time; default setting), or recurrentlywhenever the message timer reaches zero (periodic). Message timers set to periodic alerting automatically resetto the original timer value once the message is displayed. When power is cycled, all messages are retained untildeleted, and message timer countdown is resumed.Figure 8-78 Scheduler (Utility Page)Entering a scheduler message:1) Select the AUX - Utility Page.2) Press the FMS Knob momentarily to activate the flashing cursor.3) Turn the large FMS Knob to highlight the first empty scheduler message naming field.4) Use the FMS Knob to enter the message text to be displayed in the Messages Window and press the ENTKey.5) Press the ENT Key again or use the large FMS Knob to move the cursor to the field next to Type.6) Turn the small FMS Knob to select the message type:• Event—Message issued at the specified date/time• One-time—Message issued when the message timer reaches zero (default setting)• Periodic—Message issued each time the message timer reaches zero7) Press the ENT Key again or use the large FMS Knob to move the cursor to the next field.8) For periodic and one-time messages, use the FMS Knob to enter the timer value (HH:MM:SS) from which tocountdown and press the ENT Key.
