Garmin 02865 Users Manual

model: 660

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Quick Reference Guide

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This manual reflects the operation of System Software version 1.0 or later. Some differences in
operation may be observed when comparing the information in this manual to earlier or later
software versions.

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SECTION 1 OVERVIEW

1.1 UNIT OVERVIEW

The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with which to find operating
instructions on the major features of the aera 660 quickly and easily. This Quick
Reference Guide is not intended to be a comprehensive operating guide. Refer to the
aera 660 Pilot’s Guide for complete operating procedures and warnings.

Power Button

External Antenna Connector

USB Connector

Micro SD Card Slot

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USB Ports

Power Button

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1.2 GETTING STARTED

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BATTERY INSTALLATION

Installing the battery:

1)

Locate the lithium-ion battery that came in the product box.

2)

Locate the metal contacts on the end of the lithium-ion battery.

3)

Insert the battery so that the metal contacts on the battery line-up with the
metal contacts inside the battery compartment.

4)

Insert the battery into the battery compartment, and push until it clicks into
place.

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CHARGING THE BATTERY

NOTE: While in Charge Mode, the unit draws a current from the aircraft. To
avoid discharging the aircraft’s battery, disconnect the external power cable
from the unit when not in use for several days.

Charging the unit’s battery using the aircraft's power outlet:

1)

Mount the aera 660 in the aircraft and connect the power cable to the
aircraft power outlet (cigarette lighter receptacle).

2)

Route the power cable so that it does not interfere with aircraft operation.
The unit begins charging as soon as external power is applied.

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GPS RECEIVER STATUS

The bars located at the top of the screen indicate the GPS signal strength.

Viewing the GPS status:

From the Main Menu, touch Info > Satellite Status

tab

.

DISPLAY ORIENTATION

The aera 660 can be viewed in either Portrait or Landscape Mode.

Changing the display orientation:

1)

From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Display

Or

:

Press the Power Button once quickly.

1.3 OPERATION

BASIC TOUCHSCREEN OPERATION

Touch the desired selection. The icon, menu option, etc., will momentarily
turn blue when selected.

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Basic Touchscreen Operation

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SCROLLING AND PANNING

Scrolling and panning on the touchscreen:

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Drag up or down to scroll menus, documents, etc.

Or:

Drag in any direction to pan maps or charts.

Scroll

Pan

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ZOOMING

Zooming in and out on the touchscreen map displays:

Pinch fingers together (zoom out), or pull fingers apart (zoom in).

Zoom In

Zoom Out

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DEDICATED PAGE ICONS

Dedicated Page Icons are located vertically on the right side of the screen in

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landscape mode or horizontally along the bottom of the screen in portrait mode.

Dedicated

Page Icons

Nearest Airports Page

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Scroll up OR

Scroll down OR

Nearest Group Icons
(Nearest Page Only)

Direct-to function.

Page menu

OR

OR

Returns to previous
screen.

Touch and hold to
display the Main Menu.

Weather Group Icons
(Weather Page Only)

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• Previous Screen

• Main Menu (Touch

and Hold)

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Cancel map pointer

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MAIN MENU

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Touch and hold the

MAIN MENU ICONS

Touch the following icons to display the associated page or menu:

Map Displays the Map View.

Charts Displays the VFR or IFR charts.

3D Vision Displays 3D Vision.

Nearest Displays the Nearest Page

Waypoint Displays the Waypoint Information.

Active Flight Plan Displays the Active Flight Plan.

Traffic Displays the dedicated Traffic Page.

3D Vision Displays 3D Vision Page

Terrain Displays the Terrain View.

Weather

GPS Info Displays current position, satellite status, and data fields.

icon at any time to display the Main Menu.

Displays second-level Weather Icons

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Tools Displays second-level Tools Icons.

NEAREST ICONS

From the Main Menu, touch the
Touch the following Nearest Group Icons to display the associated function:

Airport Displays nearest airports.

Airport WX Displays nearest airport weather.

VOR Displays nearest VORs.

NDB Displays nearest NDBs.

Intersection Displays nearest intersections.

VRP Displays nearest Visual Reporting Point (VRP) (Atlantic).

User WPT Displays nearest user waypoints.

City Displays nearest cities.

ARTCC Displays nearest ARTCCs (Air Route Traffic Control Centers).

FSS Displays nearest Flight Service Stations (FSS).

icon to access the Nearest Page.

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Airspace Displays nearest airspace.

WEATHER ICONS (GDL 39)

From the Main Menu, touch the Weather icon to access the Weather Page.
Touch the following Weather Group Icons to display the weather product:

NEXRAD Radar Displays NEXRAD (NEXt-generation RADar).

Winds Aloft Displays Winds Aloft.

Temps Aloft Displays Temperatures Aloft.

METAR Displays METARs.

AIRMET Displays AIRMETs.

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SIGMET Displays SIGMETs.

TFR Displays TFRs.

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Pilot Reports Displays PIREPs.

TOOLS

From the Main Menu, touch the Tools Icon to access the second-level Tools icons.
Touch the following second-level icons to display the associated function:

Setup Displays third-level Setup Icons.

User WPT Displays User Waypoints and Proximity Waypoints.

Flight Log Displays Flight Logs.

Track Log Displays Track Logs.

FPL List Displays the Flight Plan List.

VNAV Displays Vertical Navigation.

Profile Displays Aircraft Profiles.

E6B Displays the E6B Calculator.

Weight/Bal Displays the Weight & Balance.

Data Link Displays Data Link Information.

User Timer Displays User Timer.

Database Displays database and software version information.

VIRB Displays VIRB Remote Page.

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Setup IconS

From the Main Menu, touch the Tools > Setup to access the third-level Setup

Icons.

Touch the following third-level icons to perform the associated function:

Display Displays backlight intensity/timeout and color mode settings.

Sound Displays sound settings.

Units Displays unit settings.

Time Displays time settings.

Map Displays Navigation Map settings.

Position Displays position settings.

Interface Displays interface settings.

Alarms Displays alarm settings.

Airspace Displays Special Use Airspace alarm settings.

Data Link Displays Data Link Information.

Weather Displays Weather source settings.

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Bluetooth®Displays Bluetooth connection settings

Power Displays Power Loss Warning settings.

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BLUETOOTH

Connecting/Pairing GDL 39 via Bluetooth:

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1)

From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Setup > Bluetooth.

2)

Ensure the Bluetooth on the GDL 39 is in Pairing Mode. Press and hold the
power button on the GDL 39 to enter pairing mode (the blue LED will flash
on the GDL 39 when in pairing mode).

3)

Touch On.

4)

Touch Not Paired next to the GDL Device. A Bluetooth Passkey window
with open.

5)

Touch OK. The GDL 39 is now connected.

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LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY

CONTACT GARMIN

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Contact Garmin if you have any questions while using your aera 660. In the USA, contact Garmin Product
Support by phone: [phone] or [phone], Monday–Friday, 7 AM–7 PM Central Time; or go to https://
fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin/support.

In Europe, contact Garmin (Europe) Ltd. at +44 (0) 870.8501241 (outside the UK) or 0808 2380000 (within
the UK).

SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT

BY USING THE aera 660, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.

Garmin grants you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device (the “Software”) in binary
executable form in the normal operation of the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property rights in
and to the Software remain with Garmin.

You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and is protected under the United States of America
copyright laws and international copyright treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure, organization, and
code of the Software are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and that the Software in source code form remains
a valuable trade secret of Garmin. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify, reverse assemble, reverse
engineer, or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works
based on the Software. You agree not to export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of the export
control laws of the United States of America.

LIMITED WARRANTY

This Garmin product is warranted to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for one year from the
date of purchase. Within this period, Garmin will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in
normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor, provided
that the customer shall be responsible for any transportation cost. This warranty does not cover failures due to
abuse, misuse, accident, or unauthorized alteration or repairs. In addition, Garmin reserves the right to refuse
warranty claims against products or services that are obtained and/or used in contravention of the laws of any
country.

This product is intended to be used only as a travel aid and must not be used for any purpose requiring precise
measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. Garmin makes no warranty as to the accuracy or
completeness of map data in this product.

THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY
GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.

IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM
DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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