Screen layout (windows), Cursors – Garmin GNS 430 User Manual
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GNS 430 Quick Reference
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3) Once the self-test concludes, the Database
Confirmation Page is displayed, showing the 
effective and expiration dates of the Jeppesen 
database on the NavData® card. Press the 
ENT Key to acknowledge the Database Page 
and proceed to the Instrument Panel Self-test 
Page.
4) The Instrument Panel Self-test Page allows the
pilot to verify that the GNS 430 is communicating 
properly with in-panel instruments. Compare 
on-screen indications with the information 
depicted on connected instruments, such as the 
CDI, HSI, RMI, and/or external annunciators. 
After verifying proper operation, press the ENT 
Key to display the Satellite Status Page.
SCReeN LayoUt (wiNdowS)
The GNS 430’s display is divided into three separate
‘windows’ (or screen areas). The left 1/4 of the display 
provides a COM window (top two lines) and a VLOC 
window (bottom two lines). The right 3/4 of the display 
consists of a GPS window, which shows the various 
navigation, waypoint information and settings ‘pages’.
COM Window;
GPS Window
VLOC
Window
Active Frequency
Standby Frequency
Each unique screen of information is referred to as
a page. Pages are typically selected using the small and 
large right knobs, with the cursor removed from the GPS 
Window. See pages 6 and 7 for details on arrangement of 
the GNS 430’s main pages.
CURSoRS
There are two separate cursors: a tuning cursor and a
GPS window cursor. The tuning cursor is used to select 
the standby COM or VLOC frequency. If desired, press 
the small left knob to move the tuning cursor to VLOC 
Window. Then, use the small and large left knobs to 
select the desired frequency. The COM Flip-flop and 
VLOC Flip-flop keys are used to activate the selected 
frequency.