Updating the Frequency Database | Garmin 255A manual

Problem

Possible Cause

Action

Display shows “Incorrect Calibration Checksum” at start-up

Corrupted system calibration parameters

Contact factory

Table 4-1 Troubleshooting

4.2Updating the Frequency Database

The GNC 255 uses a standard USB memory device to load the frequency database into the GNC 255. The memory device is not provided by Garmin. The Frequency database is stored internally and the USB memory device is only used to transfer the database into the unit.

The Garmin databases can be updated by following the instructions on https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin.

The following equipment is required to perform the update:

•Windows-compatible PC computer (Windows 2000, XP, Vista, or Windows

7 recommended)

•USB 2.0 compatible USB flash drive

•External USB cable

•Updated database obtained from the Garmin web site

NOTE: The data contained in the frequency database comes from government agencies. Garmin accurately processes and cross-validates the data, but cannot guarantee the accuracy and completeness of the data.

4.2.1Downloading the Frequency Database

The Frequency database is updated on a 28-day cycle. Frequency database updates are provided by Garmin and may be downloaded from the Garmin web site https://fly.garmin.com/fly-garmin.

4.2.2Updating the GNC 255 Frequency Database

See Section 3.5.5 for details on updating the database.

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Contents

GNC 255A/255B November Limited Warranty 190-01182-01 Rev. a Iii Operation US Toll Free Canada Toll Free Product Registration and Support Record of Revisions Contents 2.2 2.12.3 Index Index-1 This page intentionally left blank Product Description Getting Started Nav Volume/ID Knob Power/Com Volume/Squelch KnobPilot Controls OBS Key Tuning LARGE/SMALL Concentric Cursor KnobsFLIP/FLOP Key 5 C/N Com/Nav Key Func Function Key USB PortMON Monitor Key Com Radio Power OnSelecting a Com Frequency Saving a Com Channel Monitoring the Standby Com ChannelAfter selecting the desired characters, press ENT After making a selection, press ENT Description Frequency Database Reverse Look-Up Com Database Look-Up Stuck Mic Emergency ChannelRemote Frequency Selection Control Selecting a Nav Frequency Nav RadioSaving a Nav Channel 01-36 Listening to the Nav Audio Channel 14 CDI Display OBS Mode 15 DST Data Display Distance/Speed/Time DST Display This page intentionally left blank Functions Description Functions Recent Com Frequencies Com FrequenciesTurn the Small knob to select an Entry Press the CLR key to delete this User frequency Com User Frequencies Frequencies. Press ENT Editing a Com User Frequency Com Database Frequencies Com Database Frequencies Nearest APT function. Then, press ENT Com Nearest Airports APT Turn Small Knob To Scroll Through Available Frequencies Com Nearest Area Control Center ACC Frequencies 13 Com Nearest FSS Frequencies Com Nearest Flight Service Station FSS Frequencies 14 Com Nearest Weather Frequencies Com Nearest Weather WX Frequencies Recent Nav Frequencies Nav Frequencies Press the ENT key to delete the displayed frequency Nav User Frequencies Editing a Nav User Frequency 21 Nav Database Frequencies Nav Database Frequencies Nav Nearest VOR When duplicate identifiers are found, press ENT Functions display ICS ConfigurationAdjust Intercom Turn the Small knob to display the available VORs Turn the Small knob to turn the Aux Audio On or Off Aux Audio Speaker On/Off function. Then, press ENT Intercom On/OffSpeaker On/Off Intercom On/Off function. Then, press the ENT key Com Spacing System Configuration 34 Set Display Brightness Display Brightness Database Version function. Then, press the ENT key Display ContrastDatabase Info Display Contrast function. Then, press the ENT key Load Database function. Then, press the ENT key Load Database Press the Func key to return to the main menu Software VersionSerial Number Software Version function. Then, press the ENT key Setting Up the Count Down Timer TimersTo select a starting timer value Pressing ENT twice will stop the displayed Timer Setting Up the Count Up TimerViewing Timers in the Com Display Pressing CLR and then ENT will reset the displayed Timer 48 Count Down Timer Value Now Counting Up This page intentionally left blank Appendix Troubleshooting Calibration error Recalibrate resolver It can be enabledOr disabled via a Remote mounted If in Lock Out mode Updating the Frequency Database Messages Property with Power has been Re-apply power to the unitSwitch has been Verify glideslope deviation Been in pressed All installationsInstallations Remote com Not communicating Nav radio is Contact dealer for serviceProperty with System This page intentionally left blank Index Remote frequency control 2-5 Reverse look-up 2-4 Revisions