Setup Page Date/Time | 3D Connexion GNS 530(A) instruction

SECTION 10

AUX PAGES

Setup Page: Date/Time

Displaying local time or UTC:

1)Select ‘Date/Time’ from the Setup Page, using the steps described at the beginning of this section.

2)The ﬂashing cursor highlights the time format ﬁeld. Turn the small right knob to display a window of available time formats: Local 12hr, Local 24hr, or UTC (Figure 10-39).

Setting the local time:

1)Select ‘Date/Time’ from the Setup Page, using the steps described at the beginning of this section.

2)Turn the large right knob to highlight the time offset ﬁeld (Figure 10-40).

Figure 10-39 Time Format Window

3)Continue turning the small right knob to select the desired time format.

4)Press the ENT Key to accept the selection.

Figure 10-40 Time Offset Field Selected

3)Use the small and large right knobs to enter the desired offset, beginning by entering a minus (-) or plus (+) sign to indicate whether the offset is behind UTC or ahead of UTC. In the United States, all local time offsets use minus, or behind UTC.

4)Press the ENT Key to accept the selected offset.

NOTE: When a local time offset is entered, only ‘Local 12 hour’ or ‘Local 24 hour’ can be selected. The ‘UTC’ time format setting ignores any time offset entry.

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GNS 530(A) Pilot’s Guide and Reference

190-00181-00 Rev. E

GNS 530(A) specifications

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3D Connexion GNS 530(A) manual Setup Page Date/Time, Displaying local time or UTC

Models: GNS 530(A)