Garmin G1000 Cockpit Reference Guide for the DA40/40F
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SECTION 1
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
These databases are not stored internally in the MFD
or PFD. Supplemental Data Cards containing identical
database versions must be kept in both displays to retain
terrain and obstacle data. A Supplemental Data Card
should be inserted into the bottom card slot of the PFD
and MFD.
NOTE: If the Supplemental Data Card is
removed from the display, the TOPO and TER-
RAIN softkeys are not functional and are grayed
out on the MFD Map Page.
1) Insert one card in the bottom card slot of the
MFD and one in the bottom card slot of the
PFD.
2) Apply power to the G1000 System. View the
MFD power-up splash screen. Check that the
Terrain and Obstacle databases are initialized
and displayed on the scrolling window of the
splash screen.
3) Acknowledge the Power-up Page agreement
by pressing the
ENT
Key or the right most
softkey.
4) At the MAP – NAVIGATION MAP page, select
the
MAP
Softkey and check to make sure that
the
TOPO
and
TERRAIN
softkeys are functional
(not grayed out).
5) Power down the G1000.
Figure 1-11 Power-Up Splash Screen Window
