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2. OOD HONG KONG INTL HONG KONG HKG Settings Select your preferred direction for screen rotation Rotate Clockwise Rotate Counterclockwise Default airport search method By favorites By ICAO By text search Date and Time February 24 2010 21 34 UTC SETTINGS method of search comes up first when you click the Find Airport button from the Airport Notebook Next is the section showing you the current data and time set in the FX8 change it here Below is the Clear tabs favorites etc button This allows you to clear user inputted information from the unit You can select to clear any combination of the following choices Airport tabs Favorite airports Chart clipboard all notepad pages or all chart notes 42 If it is incorrect you can HONG KONG INTL HONG KONG HKG Settings Select your A direction for screen rotation Clear the following items V Airport tabs M Favorite airports V Chart clipboard All notepad pages All chart notes Information about FXVIEW application and Jeppesen Data Validity can be found in the About button located at the bottom of the Settings pop up menu This menu contains much of the same info that appears in the FXviEW startup splash screen such as the FXVIEW release version number and the dates that the Jeppesen data is valid In addition you can find out more about the software license and the l
3. grey heart icon to the left of the full airport name MANSFIELD MUN Alternately you can activate the box with the Flipbar s check mark will appear the box and the heart symbol will become bolder If you tap the box again you will unselect the airport as a favorite and the checkmark will disappear Airports that are marked as favorites will appear alert ets alphabetically by ICAO name on the FAVORITES screen S03 O ENTER SEARCH of the Airport Selection function These airports will remain marked as favorites until you uncheck the box You can shut the FX8 off and restart it the system will remember that you have marked an airport as a favorite If you select an airport from the FAVORITES list it will become active and appear on the tab from which the FIND AIRPORT request was made You have to search for it again it will always be nearby There is no limit to the number of airports that you may designate as a favorite If needed a B scroll bar will appear on the FAVORITES list This will i ok cancer allow you to access all your favorite airports easily KASH BOIRE NASHUA NH USA KBOS LOGAN INTL BOSTON MA USA KMVY MARTHA S VINEYARD VINEYARD HAVEN MA USA KROC GREATER ROCHESTER INTL ROCHESTER NY USA amp You can use your favorites list to quickly make an airport active and put it on a tab Simply select the airport from the Favori
4. EM RE MN EN Een e UU M 18 MicrosD cara eT E S 18 CONNECTING TRE To our PC 19 Updating your Jeppesen chart COG tea o e bo Ha eee T tous RU ursa VENERE 20 Updating the FXVIEW software exec tror ede yu n de Pow dua e 23 USING THE 24 learning about the S MUS aue aede 25 StVIUS GDI ON 25 Learning about the Keys 26 Lost StyIUS 26 TCDS Er 27 Et 27 Using the e Reader eden ena tu Ode eed inue aal at nd attic esas 28 EAVIEVV OPERA TION e START y VIE WV p M 29 my AIRPORT ec ccr 31 Finding an airport by entering the ICAO identifier eese eene 31 Finding GN airport using SEARCH oe ovo E as ae aaa nc ae te eve um ER M pesi raid pese A 32 AIRPORT NOTEBOOK uis cadente qut ake eee a E UE 32 WIE WING A e iM 35 35 Panning TM TTE 36 BULCOn
5. Updates M Electronic Chart Service 2006 May O5 1 Once the data has successfully downloaded to the workstation you can disconnect from the Internet and close JSUM until you want to update the data in your FX8 unit Warning Do not manually move the JSUM cache folder or the data files out of the cache folder Doing so will corrupt the data To program the data to the FX8 follow the steps outlined in the Download and Program Now section starting with the first step After the data has been copied to the unit the data files in the hard drive cache folder automatically delete Clicking Cancel When you click Cancel during the download phase while JSUM 15 retrieving data from the Jeppesen server a Resume Download Message dialog box appears One of the following actions is required Click Do not reschedule if you do not want JSUM to automatically download the data at a later date Click Reschedule for later if you want JSUM to automatically download the data after a delay Fill in the number of minutes you want JSUM to wait before it re starts the download Error Messages 22 If you see a Wait dialog while updating or loading data be sure to allow FXviEW to complete the process If you see this error when starting up FXviEew The Jeppesen data being accessed does not appear to have been placed directly on the device using the Jeppesen Update Manager JSUM Please update the data using JSUM or contact SOLIDFX support
6. shape that defines the extents of the region An algorithm is used by FXviEW to ascertain if you intend to request a pan operation or the extent of a zoom operation so the gesture made with the pen is not restricted to a closed circle for zooming and precisely straight lines for panning Note If you are in Take Notes mode you must tap the Zoom Pan icon to use the stylus for zooming and panning For more info please see Taking Notes on Charts section Panning You can use the stylus to pan around a zoomed chart This allows you to view chart portions that are just off the screen You cannot pan beyond the edge of a chart The screen will automatically stop panning at a chart edge To pan around a chart Use the stylus to drag a point on the chart from one place to another FXviEW will display a line starting at the beginning point and ending where you want to move that point to After the screen refreshes the starting point will be in the new position or as 36 close as possible with the chart edge constraint described above In the example the stylus starts on MERCE and draws a line to DECOR When the screen refreshes the MERCE point is moved to where DECOR was and more information from the left is now on the screen U wz quoc T LN jos Y ze p rovedure hot autho NE 73 4 Tap BT PORES TM TEE Ai 695 e NP PAs A E 1 655 cu 110 4
7. you must use the stylus To zoom in on a chart area simply circle the area of the chart that you want to enlarge The stylus will draw the circle on the chart FXVIEW will then zoom in and fill the screen with the chart region enclosed by your circle s contents 35 You can zoom with the stylus at any time in chart view even directly from the full 1B9 SJEPPESEN MANSFIELD MASS MANSFIELD MUN 05 12 1 RNAV 6 5 Rwy 32 1B9 HJEPPESEN MANSFIELD MASS MANSFIELD MUN INL 2 1 GPS Rwy 32 1479 WHYBE and 15 OQWOONS RW32 41 85 71 20 71 00 71 00 872 YNM EASTN o 8 139 319 9 Z4 NM 3000 5598 TCH 40 screen chart view The circle zoom will work whether you are in Portrait or Landscape mode If needed you can zoom in further on a zoomed area by circling another area to zoom into When the maximum zoom limit is reached a dialog box will inform you that no more magnification is Supported lf you want to back up to the previous view size of the chart just tap the stylus anywhere on the screen Multiple taps will back you out of the chart view altogether one view at a time Or you can use the Fit button to immediately see the complete chart see Buttons section below for more information Hint Zooming in does not require drawing a full circle around the chart region of interest It is often more accurate to bracket the area of interest using an L
8. Abatement Procedures If the active airport does not have Noise Abatement Procedures the category Noise Abatement Procedures will not appear in the list The categories and the charts within the categories are listed in the Jeppesen defined order Therefore for a given airport the charts will appear in the same order from top to bottom as they would in a Jeppesen binder Each category name 15 preceded an expander symbol An expander is a triangle that looks like this gt when the category is not expanded collapsed and like this V when the category is expanded A list of the charts for that category including chart index number and name will appear under the category name when the category is expanded In the picture to the right the APPROACH CHARTS list is expanded The ARRIVAL PROCEDURES list and all other categories is not A small box appears before the chart index number of each chart This checkbox is used to place the chart on 189 MANSFIELD MUN C MANSFIELD MA USA _ gt ARRIVAL PROCEDURES gt AIRPORT PAGES APPROACH CHARTS 12 1 RNAV GPS RWY 32 16 1 NDB RWY 32 gt AIRPORT INFORMATION C o e SETTINGS BATTERY exit the chart clipboard Please see the FXvu Chart Clipboard section of the manual for more information on using this feature 33 You can tap on the expander symbol the category header name to expand collapse each category Alternately you
9. OVEFVIE Wiss sare onam a trea asa du oda tnt at pare don abr caa D bi e teda Gs su ada oo Da ERU ETE lu RM eR Ada 37 OONO EE 41 p Scena 42 a Nes avus PURPORT FAVORITE ese M ones 44 IRD a i aen eve tust eue a edi 45 CHARTNOTAM 46 AIRPORT INFORMATIONS Debt irme veniet etui 46 NOT PAD c a 47 APPENDIX quero a aaa 49 TECHNICAE SUPPORT ws 49 TECHNICAL SPE CIE 51 REPAIRSAND tans 52 OPTIONAEAGCESSORIES Uh Me Pe en ten aae MD oe 53 LICENSE AGREEMENT AND WARRANTY uus aee ov e ole rfc way onde diab re val v e ae 53 PRODUCT REGISTRATION epum adven ub mabe casas r Am bc cU see UE 55 Safety Precautions e Please read this manual carefully and make sure you understand it before using the FX8 Practice using the unit on the ground and become proficient in using it before attempting to operate in flight e The product should only be used in the way described in
10. and became effective immediately This should serve as a reminder to be vigilant in looking for any changes which may impact your operations C HONG KONG HKG 1B9 HONG KONG INTL a 10 1P8 AIRPORT BRIEFING DEP CONTD 1 10 1P9 AIRPORT BRIEFING DEP CONTD 2 10 9 AIRPORT Revision performed effective immediately 10 9A AIRPORT INFO TAKE OFF MNMS Revision performed effective immediately 10 9B PARKING STANDS 10 9C PARKING STAND COORDS 10 9D SAFEGATE DOCKING SYSTEM 10 9S STANDARD MNMS 10 951 STANDARD MNMS CONTD 10 9X MNMS 10 9X1 MNMS CONTD gt APPROACH CHARTS gt AIRPORT INFORMATION f NL 7 NOTEPAD ROTATE SETTINGS BATTERY exit 34 Viewing Chart The first view of a chart shows the entire chart on the screen Along the unused edges of the display are dark buttons for manipulating the chart You can zoom in on portions of the chart rotate it 90 degrees expand it to fully fit the screen width or take notes on the chart 189 MANSFIELD MUN Minimom Alt RJEPPESEN MANSFIELD MASS 18 NOV 05 12 1 RNAV GPS Rw 32 TNA 189 16 1 y Apt Elev 4 w 1879 600 147 roze 12 Pch Climbing RIGHT turn to 3000 direct WHYBE and The view you see is actually comprised of three layers The chart is the bottom layer Overlaying that like the skin of an onion is the layer for wr
11. email at support solidfx com If you wish to use the unit as an eReader refer to the User Manual for iRex Digital Reader 800 series That document contains detailed instructions on how to load and read electronic books and documents You can find the User Manual for iRex Digital Reader 800 series stored on the FX8 under the Help folder The most current iRex User s Manual can be found at http support irexnet com Click on Downloads and look for the DR800 Manual For information on using the 3G capability of the FX8 3G please consult the User Manual for the iRex Digital Reader DR800SG Select eBooks from the FAA have been pre loaded onto the FX8 You can find these documents in the folder named SOLIDFX Aviation Library This manual uses the name FX8 to describe functions available in both the FX8 and FX8 3G products Functions available only in the FX8 3G product i e 3G wireless connectivity are specified by using the FX8 3G name The FX8 Owner s Manual has several sections to help you quickly learn about and use the FX8 The ntroduction section contains the Table of Contents as well as safety warnings and other important information The Getting Started with the FX8 section provides general information including an overview of hardware and system features and directions on how to start the unit The FXviEW Operation section provides you with information about using the FXviEW terminal chart software module for accessing and viewing Jepp
12. exit FXVIEW and power down the system NEW YORK NY USA Tap Power off to power down the system AIRSPACE completely Tap to close FXVIEW and O 10 1B CLASS B AIRSPACE continue using the unit as an eReader gt ARRIVAL PROCEDURES gt DEPARTURE PROCEDURES Key Method Push the Flipbar right or left to select the Exit icon Then activate it by pressing the Flipbar A pop up menu will appear Use the Flipbar to select the next action that you wish to take Then press the Flipbar to activate it If you are not running FXviEew and wish to turn off the system Slide the switch to the left and hold for two seconds The unit will turn itself off Note lf you are not in FXviEW the FX8 will automatically shut itself off if there is no activity for 30 minutes The unit will not automatically shutdown when running the FXVIEW program Data storage and updates The FX8 functions directly as the storage media for downloading the terminal chart data When you connect the unit to your computer with the included micro USB cable Windows recognizes the FX8 as a removable mass storage device MicroSD card information The FX8 uses the microSD card to store all content including Jeppesen data the FXVIEW program your personal documents and books etc The system comes with the microSD card preinstalled The card is found behind the door on the back of the unit SOLIDFX strongly recommends that you do not remove th
13. in the trunk of a car as permanent damage may result It is always good practice to back up important user data by manually recording it copying it onto storage media or downloading it to a PC Repairs and Returns Repairs Never open the FX8 or attempt to repair it Opening the device will void any warranty and release the manufacturer from all responsibilities If you feel your device is defective please review our warranty information and contact customer support to arrange for it to be repaired SOLIDFX Return Policy All SOLIDFX products are covered by a 14 day money back guarantee If you need to return a product for any reason please follow the instructions outlined below to ensure that your credit or refund is handled promptly and efficiently Products may be returned within fourteen 14 days from the shipping date shown on your sales receipt for a credit or refund of the purchase price paid less shipping and handling fees product fails to meet your expectations during this period please SOLIDFX at 508 316 8078 and press 1 for sales and customer service Alternately you may email us at customer service solidfx com We will verify your purchase provide de installation instructions if appropriate provide you a shipping address and issue a return authorization number RA number You must e Ship back all products you are seeking to return to SOLIDFX At SOLIDFX s discretion credit from partial returns may be les
14. need to separately purchase Jeppesen eChart Reader subscription services SOLIDFX will preload a worldwide subscription so that the FX8 is ready to go when you receive it If you have any questions please contact SOLIDFX for assistance System Components e FX8 or FX8 3G based on the DR800 series of eReaders by iRex Technologies See http www irextechnologies com for further information about the DR8008 FX8 and DR800SG FX8 3Q e FXVIEW application module pre installed e Stylus e 2GB Micro SD card pre installed in MicroSD card slot a higher capacity SD card may be delivered as an optional upgrade e Micro USB cable e Protective sleeve e AC adapter e Owner s Manual electronic file pre loaded on FX8 also available for download at www solidfx com support htm e Quick Reference Guide e Jeppesen eChart Reader subscription services purchased separately Indicator Light ai Power Adapter c V 2 Power Switch 1 USB Port Nou di Micro USB Cable lt A N About This Manual This manual details the operation and use of the SOLIDFX FX8 and the FXviEW terminal chart software module as a portable aviation information manager To get the most out of your new system read this manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit before utilizing it in the aircraft If you have questions not covered in the manual please contact SOLIDFX by
15. off It will take longer to charge if you use the unit while it is charging If the unit is on the Indicator LED will turn green when the unit is fully charged Note Take care to avoid breaking the micro USB connection hardware when you have the micro USB cable plugged in Do not allow the unit to stand on the micro USB connection such that it bears any weight This could cause internal damage to the FX8 If you break the micro USB connection port the repair is not covered by the warranty To charge the unit s battery e Connect the FX8 to a power source using the included micro USB cable You may use the power adapter and plug it into an electrical outlet Or you may charge the unit by plugging the cable into your computer Additional USB charger accessories are available at www solidfx com e f the unit is turned off it will start up when you connect the micro USB cable to the FX8 and a power source e If you are using a computer to charge be sure that the computer is turned Otherwise no power will get to the FX8 e When the FX8 is connected to a computer it will behave like a USB storage device and the screen will be blocked If you want to use the device while it is charging via a computer you need to eject the unit and leave it plugged in Note if you are using Microsoft Vista or Windows 7 you need to eject the device using Computer If you use the icon on the bottom taskbar the device will eject but
16. support 2solidfx com if problems persist 1 Close FXVIEW 2 Reprogram the data with JSUM following the programming steps in the Download and Program Now section FXVIEW rebuilds the database when you restart the program If the airport tabs and favorite selections disappear FXviEW software has detected an error and rebuilt the data After FXviEw completes its initialization re enter your airport tabs and favorite selections If the FXviEw program does not open contact SOLIDFX technical support email Support solidfx com Updating the FXVIEW software Your FX8 was shipped with the most current version of the FXvIEW software From time to time additional features will be added and issues will be fixed If you register your FX8 with us we will notify you of any updates and provide a web address URL from which to download a file Updates are downloaded from the SOLIDFX website at www solidfx com There will be small installer programs that you will run on a PC with your FX8 connected Instructions will be available with each update outlining the simple procedure Note If you purchase your FX8 directly from SOLIDFX you will automatically be registered The email address you provided during checkout will be the one we use to contact you about updates or other SOLIDFX news Please contact us if you would like us to use another email address or supply additional email addresses 23 Using the FX8 This section explains how to enter an
17. that you expect to use them you can go directly from one chart view to another You can remove a chart from the clipboard by unchecking the box preceding the chart index number You can clear the entire clipboard by activating the CLEAR CLIPBOARD icon in the upper right hand corner of the FXvu clipboard A pop up window will appear to confirm that you want to 45 WASH MANSFIELD MUN M MANSFIELD MA USA gt ARRIVAL PROCEDURES gt AIRPORT PAGES 7 APPROACH CHARTS V 12 1 RNAV GPS RWY 32 16 1 NDB RWY 32 gt AIRPORT INFORMATION exclu 385 KASH KMW ROC FXvu CHART CLIPBOARD 189 12 1 RNAV GPS RWY 32 189 10 9 AIRPORT AIRPORT INFO 5 KMVY APT AIRPORT AIRPORT INFO OFF MNMS KMVY 12 2 RNAV GPS RWY 24 KROC 10 9 AIRPORT PARKING GATES 5 COORDS KROC 11 3 ILS OR LOC RWY 28 KROC 12 5 RNAV GPS RWY 25 KROC 12 6 RNAV GPS RWY 28 4 OG FK Fxvu CHART CLIPBOARD EN fy 189 10 9 AIRPORT AIRPORT INFO TAKE OFF MNMS 189 12 1 RNAV GPS RWY 32 KROC 11 3 ILS OR LOC RWY 28 KROC 12 5 RNAV GPS RWY 25 KROC 12 6 RNAV GPS RWY 28 10 9 AIRPORT PARKING GATES amp COORDS KMVY 12 2 RNAV GPS RWY 24 KMVY APT AIRPORT AIRPORT INFO TAKE OFF MNMS 4 completely clear the FXvu list of favorite charts If you select YES the clipboard will be c
18. the amount of time spent viewing the unit s screen while operating the aircraft Do not input airports change settings or access any functions requiring prolonged use of the unit s controls while flying Plan ahead and preload departure destination and alternate airports in FXviEW using the tab functionality See the Find an Airport section for more information during preflight preparations Organize important charts using the FXvu functionality See the FXvu Chart Clipboard section for more information e he FX8 is designed to aid in viewing chart information provided by other sources Please be advised that data error and computer malfunctions are possible The pilot in command is the final authority on the accuracy and sufficiency of FX8 information on each flight Do not use a single FX8 as the sole source of terminal chart information and make sure your aircraft is equipped with approved IFR navigation equipment if flying under instrument flight rules Exercise extreme vigilance when operating any potentially distracting devices in the aircraft Battery Warning The FX8 uses a rechargeable lithium ion battery as its power source The battery is charged by connecting the FX8 to a power source using the included Micro USB cable If the following guidelines are not observed the internal lithium ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of fire chemical burn electrolyte leak damage to the unit and or in
19. the final authority for determining the usability and sufficiency of the FX8 and its information Data error and computer malfunctions are possible Do not use a single FX8 as the sole source of terminal chart information and make sure your aircraft is equipped with approved IFR navigation equipment if flying under instrument flight rules Exercise extreme vigilance when operating any potentially distracting devices in the aircraft Contact the FAA if you would like more information regarding using portable electronic devices in the cockpit when flying under Part 91 Part 135 or Part 121 Learning about the Stylus Included with the FX8 is a pen like stylus that may be used to select and activate elements You can also use the stylus to draw on the screen The stylus is a very powerful part of the FX8 interface We recommend that you become comfortable with using the stylus in the cockpit The stylus is a special device that is able to communicate with the FX8 The FX8 can communicate only with an approved stylus It cannot detect other types of pointing devices such as a pencil a pen or your finger When not in use you should find a way to secure the stylus so that you don t misplace it Additional stylus accessories are available at the SOLIDFX website The screen has a protective top layer and is scratch resistant but if handled roughly the screen can still be damaged Do not press the stylus down hard on the screen or you Will ri
20. the screen flash go from white to black and then it will display whatever was being viewed prior to shut off The unit is ready to use Start the FXviEw application Important note for FX8 3G users You should verify that the Airplane mode is on the airplane icon at the bottom of the Home screen indicates wireless is off before using the FX8 3G unit in the cockpit The FXVIEW application is located in the Personal Documents folder and looks like this x o Stylus Method Tap the FXviEW icon to start the application o Key Method Push the Flipbar right or left to select the icon Then start the FXviEW application by pressing the Flipbar down The application will initialize and display information regarding the currency of the installed Jeppesen data A scroll window will display a legal disclaimer as well as the SOLIDFX software license agreement Verify the validity of the Jeppesen data ensure that the FX8 system clock is correct and review the FX8 license and usage terms If everything looks OK F3CVIEVV o Stylus Method Tap the YES button to accept the terms 2009 ME LLC All rights reserved eppesen Data Validity o Key Method Push the Flipbar right or March 4 2010 left to select the YES button and then Current Time ZULU 213228 Jeppesen Data expires in 11 days press it to accept the terms The application will complete loading and display the Airport Notebook If you do not accep
21. 13888 ME SOLI x Portable Aviation Inf BOSTON MASS en 19 MS Rwy 48 CAT Aere Apes i hru ewe oom fus t ee a oe a 135 0 184 132 72 121 9 124 72 11 2 188 icc Axe Teal luc CATION CAT IEA Peel m t WOE beter te 99 fuesen tm ure oen jene Arce te 3000 via OT VOR E 030 WAXEN INT D14 0 and hold j bet OE Fes wee and Co J 25 vod 7 FAO AE Dui x togirod 2 Wuer Consul Jemen rapar y tefl eios anpra mva Lr MANY 375 a ate V sy j S 006 034 110 3 N 99 SA 119 OWNER S MAN FXviEW release 1 2 Copyright 2010 SOLIDFX LLC SOLIDFX LLC Foxboro Massachusetts 02035 All rights reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice SOLIDFX reserves the right to change or improve its products hardware and software and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements While every effort has been made to ensure that the information contained in this
22. Before you ship the product s for warranty service it is your responsibility to back up the data on the internal memory of the device Remove any confidential proprietary or personal information and removable media such as micro SD cards SD cards USB sticks MMC or CF cards It is possible that the content on the device will be lost or reformatted in the course of warranty service and SOLIDFX and its agents are not responsible for any of your confidential proprietary or personal information lost or corrupted data or damaged or lost removable media Your product will be returned to you configured as originally purchased subject to applicable updates You will be responsible for reinstalling all other software and data Recovery and reinstallation of software and user data are not covered under this Limited Warranty Procedure for Claims Under Limited Warranty Please review the online help resources referred to in the accompanying documentation before seeking warranty service If the product is still not functioning properly after making use of these resources please contact our customer service team at customer service 2solidfx com Service options parts availability and response times may vary according to the country in which service is requested Service options are subject to change at any time If you seek service in a country that is not the country of purchase you will comply with all applicable export laws and regulations and be responsi
23. CENTENNIAL DENVER usa gt n BREE Ri TY Ul You do not have to wait for the screen to refresh before entering the next character Enter the text as fast as you please The FX8 will catch up with you will display 7 a the results as you stop typing If you make an error use the BACK key to erase the last character you entered If you want to start over use the CLEAR key to erase the text box completely If you see the desired airport in the results tap it with the stylus to select it and enter the airport Alternately you may use the Flipbar to select and activate the correct airport FXVIEW will take you to the Airport Notebook with the requested airport now active in the selected tab For the next steps please proceed to the Airport Notebook section below Airport Notebook Once you have found the desired airport and made it active its ICAO identifier appears on a tab in the Airport Notebook you can view that airport s terminal charts The airport name and location of the active airport will appear under the tabs area at the top of the screen To the right of the name are two buttons Activating the CLEAR TAB button will remove the airport from the tab and leave an empty tab Activating the FIND AIRPORT button will take you back to the Airport Selection screen described in the Find an Airport section of the manual Once entered onto a tab the airport is automati
24. D MENU international flight plan narrow rule pad pre flight pilot checklist VOR test log and a wide rule pad You may create different pages using the same template This image shows the flight plan template with the menu overlay Just like in the chart view you can hide or show the menu by tapping the right bottom corner All four corners are hot spots with similar functions used in the chart view See the shaded Notepad Button Descriptions below for more info on these functions To enter information onto the notepad you must use a stylus the keys cannot be used to write onto the pad Your notes will remain in the notepad until you manually clear them If you navigate to another page or even turn off the FX8 your notes will not be erased You can erase them two ways One method is to tap the Clear Notes button and confirm that you want to erase the notes on the current page Another method 15 to go into the FXVIEW Settings menu Then select the Clear tabs favorites etc In the Clear Items menu select notepad and then select Clear Items This will clear the notes from all the pages in your notepad Notepad Button Descriptions T display the menu Hide Menu Select to hide the menu Selecting this corner with the menu hidden will Close Notes Select to exit the Notepad and return to Airport Notebook or Chart View Selecting this corner with the menu hidden will still close the Notepad Battery S
25. Flipbar can move in three directions You can press it right or left to move the cursor amp Key Lock USB Port around the screen or flip to the next chart in sequence Press down on the Flipbar to activate an icon You can do most actions in FXviEW with the keys However it may not be as easy as with the stylus You cannot take notes on the charts or FXvu clipboard without the stylus However you can still view notes previously taken oome pilots use the stylus only Others prefer to utilize both the stylus and keys in their flying If you decide to use the keys only please be aware that you should start FXviEw in No Stylus mode to enable optimal keys only operation Please see the Lost Stylus Procedure for more information on keys only operation Lost Stylus Procedure If you lose your stylus while operating the FX8 you can still use the system 1 Make sure that the keys are unlocked The power switch should be in the center position 2 Start FXview Use the Flipbar to select the FXviEW icon and press the Flipbar down to start the program Check the lost stylus box on the startup splash screen The first screen after startup asks you to accept the terms of the program In the lower left corner is a small checkbox labeled No Stylus Use the Flipbar to place a checkmark in the box The checkmark will tell the system to operate in a mode tuned for keys only operation Once the checkmark is in the box use t
26. Hint This is good for 2 page charts los Battery Select to open the Battery Status AT Box At 10 power remaining a low MEME battery warning will appear on the battery icon Exit Select to either Exit FXVIEW but keep the FX8 running and return to the Home Screen or Power Off the FX8 completely 37 Previous Select to to previous chart in the Airport Notebook list or on the FXvu Clipboard If there is no chart prior to the chart currently displayed this icon will not exist Next Select to go to the next chart in the Airport Notebook list or on the FXvu Clipboard If there is no chart after to the chart currently displayed this icon will not exist Fill Pan Select to fill the FX8 screen with the chart After Fill pan is selected or any Zoom has been done the Fit icon will appear above the Fill Pan Top Bottom icon If selected this will fit the chart to the screen After Fill Pan is selected the icon will change to Top Bottom or Left Right allowing a panning function to view the portion of the chart not shown once the fill operation has occurred Take Notes Select to leave zoom pan mode and enter note taking mode on the chart Stylus input will be interpreted as a note rather than a zoom or pan function After Take Notes is selected the Take Notes icon is replaced by Cs the Zoom Pan icon which if selected switches the FX8 back to zoom pan mode After Ta
27. OUNT YOU PAID FOR THE PRODUCT WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARISE IN CONTRACT TORT STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU SOLIDFX retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the product or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY SOLIDFX or any of its agents or third parties cannot be held liable for the accuracy and sufficiency of information provided by THE FX8 SOLIDFX does not accept any liability for damages resulting from THE CHARTS OR INFORMATION THAT YOU CHOOSE TO DISPLAY ON THE FX8 NOR FOR ANY corrupted or lost data due to erroneous operation or malfunction of the e reader the software the micro SD or SD cards personal computers peripheral devices or USB The SOLIDFX FX8 is designed to aid in viewing chart information provided by other sources Please be advised that data error and computer malfunctions are possible As pilot in command you are the final authority on the accuracy and sufficiency of information Do not use A SINGLE FX8 as a sole source of navigation information and make sure your aircraft is equipped with approved IFR navigation equipment if flying in instrument meteorological conditions You should also exercise extreme vigilance when operating any potentially distracting devices in the aircraft
28. ally update Therefore always make sure you refresh the screen prior to noting the battery status Activating the icon opens a pop up menu displaying the percentage battery left If less than 10 of the battery remains the icon will show a warning Exit You can exit FXVIEW directly from the Chart View screen Activating the icon will open up a pop up menu You have three choices 1 cancel and return to the program 2 exit FXVIEW application and go the HOME screen or 3 shut down and power off the FX8 39 This icon will take you directly to the previous chart in order The order is determined by how you first viewed a chart e lf you selected a chart from the Airport Notebook the charts are ordered by chart number on each airport tab This icon will display the chart with the next lowest chart number If there is no chart with a lower chart number on the tab this icon will not be displayed e If you selected a chart from the FXvu clipboard the charts are ordered as listed on the clipboard This icon will take you to the chart listed directly above the current chart on your FXvu clipboard If you are at the top of your FXvu list this icon will not be displayed This icon is located in the top left hand corner of the display This corner is a hot spot and a tap with the stylus in this location will perform this function assuming a previous chart is available even if the icon is not showing Next Th
29. and view Jeppesen terminal charts The FX8 is aimed at corporate Part 91 and Part 135 charter operators and will be certified for high altitude operations The FX8 3G is ideal for general aviation pilots who want to take advantage of 3G wireless connectivity for eBook and newspaper downloads The 3G capability is not used for the Jeppesen data updates The data updates are performed using a PC running JSUM Jeppesen Service Update Manager and the update procedure is the same for the FX8 and the FX8 3G The FX8 is based on the Digital Reader 800 series of electronic book readers by iRex Technologies The FX8 is based on the DR800S and the FX8 3G uses the 0980056 This manual uses the name FX8 to reference both products It specifically calls out FX8 3G for the wireless connectivity features found only in FX8 3G You may use the FX8 not only as a portable aviation information manager but also as an electronic book newspaper and business document reader This means that when you fly with the FX8 you can bring along your entire Jeppesen terminal chart subscription as well as your own personal library of books and documents all in a unit weighing less than a pound In addition other exciting aviation functionality will be available in the future Take a moment now to compare the contents of this package with the packing list on the outside of the box If any pieces are missing contact SOLIDFX immediately In order to use this product you will
30. apter Freescale 1 MX31L processor 128 MB RAM 2 GB removable MicroSD card replaceable with higher capacity cards Wacom penabled touch sensor input with Stylus Micro USB connector USB 2 0 3G with Verizon network FX8 3G only 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 10 to 45 C 14 to 113 Windows XP Vista or 7 800 MHz processor or greater 128 MB RAM minimum 140 MB up to 1GB available hard drive space depending on subscription coverage USB Port optimal USB 2 0 Jeppesen Service Update Manager JSUM 2 1 4 or later Internet access broadband recommended er FX8 3G Available in US Only 8 system preloaded with FX VIEW Protective gel sleeve Standard stylus Micro USB cable AC wall charger Reference literature 50 Technical Specification Specifications subject to change without notice 51 Care and Storage Information Cleaning the FX8 The FX8 15 constructed of high quality materials and does not require maintenance other than cleaning Follow these general rules when cleaning the outside of your FX8 and its components e Before cleaning make sure your FX8 is unplugged e Use a damp soft lint free cloth e Avoid getting moisture in openings Do not immerse the unit in water e Don t use aerosol sprays solvents detergents alcohol or abrasives that may damage the screen or plastic componenis Storing the Unit Do not store the FX8 where prolonged exposure to temperature extremes can occur such as
31. ble for all custom duties V A T and other associated taxes and charges if the product cannot be serviced in the country in which service is requested For international service SOLIDFX may repair or exchange defective products and parts with comparable products and parts that comply with local standards In accordance with applicable law SOLIDFX may require that you furnish proof of purchase details and or comply with registration requirements before receiving warranty service SOLIDFX will maintain and use customer information in accordance with the SOLIDFX Privacy Policy To obtain warranty service an original or copy of the sales receipt from SOLIDFX or an authorized SOLIDFX distributor is required Online auction confirmations are not accepted for warranty verification and SOLIDFX will not replace missing components from any package purchased through an online auction 54 Please complete these two easy steps to return SOLIDFX product under warranty Step 1 Contact SOLIDFX Customer Service to receive an RMA number E mail or call our Customer Service team to describe the problem you are experiencing and request a Return Material Authorization RMA tracking number You will need to provide the unit s serial number if applicable your return shipping address and a daytime telephone number E mail customer service solidfx com Phone 508 316 8078 ext 1 for Sales amp Customer Service Fax 508 543 7979 Step 2 Ship the unit a
32. cally saved and will always remain on that tab even if you turn off the FX8 and turn it back on later There are three ways to remove an airport from a tab 1 You can erase the tab by activating the CLEAR TAB 32 button in the upper right corner of the Airport Notebook page 2 tab will be automatically cleared if your Jeppesen subscription coverage is changed and no longer includes that particular airport or you can clear the tab from the FXVIEW Settings menu You will also notice that there is a heart symbol and a small checkbox to the left of the airport name and location Please refer to the Favorites section of this manual for more information on this function Below the header you will find the charts for the active airport The charts are organized into the following categories AIRSPACE ARRIVAL PROCEDURES DEPARTURE PROCEDURES NOISE ABATEMENT AIRPORT PAGES APPROACH CHARTS TEXT Following the charts are two categories containing additional information CHART NOTAMS AIRPORT INFORMATION MANSFIELD MUN MANSFIELD MA USA wm we Vv ARRIVAL PROCEDURES 10 20 WOONS 1 ARR gt AIRPORT PAGES gt APPROACH CHARTS gt AIRPORT INFORMATION ia NOTEPAD ROTATE SETTINGS BATTERY Not all airports have charts or information in every category If there are no charts available in a category the category will not be listed for that airport For example many airports do not have published Noise
33. can use the Flipbar to select and activate the category expansion or collapse Only one category can be expanded at a time when you open one category expander the previous one is automatically closed This helps minimize the scrolling required to browse charts lf there are a large number of charts in a particular category a scroll bar will automatically appear to the right of the chart names to enable you to access all the charts in the category Tap on the top or bottom of the scroll bar to page through the charts When you find the chart you want tap on the chart name with the stylus or select and activate the chart name using the Flipbar The entire chart will then be displayed Chart Change Mid Cycle Occasionally a chart will be added removed deleted or changed in the middle of a data cycle In this case the chart title in the Airport Notebook will have a note below it indicating that the chart has changed since the last data update the chart is going to be changed mid cycle the chart has been added mid cycle a chart will be deleted mid cycle These notes are to call pilot s attention to changes which may be critical in using the Jeppesen charts In this example the 10 9 AIRPORT and the 10 9A AIRPORT INFO TAKE OFF MNMS at the Hong Kong International Airport was revised as part of the most recent chart cycle revision or at some point during the current chart cycle The note is designed to tell you that the new chart was added
34. charging or discharging and how full it is The pop up is a static window If you leave this window open it will not update the battery status automatically You need to close and reopen the window to see the message change Important The battery icon is not updated automatically The screen must refresh for the icon to update If you are actively using the FX8 the battery icon will always show the actual battery status However if you do not use the FX8 for a while the FX8 will go to sleep even though the display 15 still on and the battery icon will not update Once you use the FX8 again and the screen refreshes the battery icon will show the current status So if you haven t used the FX8 for a while more than 10 minutes tap somewhere to wake up the unit and refresh the screen to ensure the battery icon is updated The FX8 draws more power to refresh change the screen than it does to keep an existing screen Therefore the battery doesn t last as long if you are continuously changing the screen Under typical use conditions the battery can last 24 hours or more Still it s always a good idea to have a back up power source available The internal battery of the FX8 is replaceable by the user Please contact SOLIDFX for more information prior to trying to replace the battery Turning the on and off Start the unit Slide the power switch to the left and release The screen will turn on and the FX8 will start up You will see
35. d select information with the FX8 The unit s user interface is designed to allow quick convenient selection of options and data entry Most functions can be performed using either the keys or the stylus You can switch between using the keys and using the stylus at any time We recommend that you use the stylus as your primary method of interacting with the FX8 some functions can be performed only by using the stylus in the FXviEW application opecifically you must use the stylus to perform advanced zoom and pan operations In addition typing text using the keyboard is much easier using the stylus However text may be entered with the keys in a situation where the stylus is not available If only using the keys you cannot write information on the notepad or charts You must use the stylus to write on the notepad or to write notes on the charts If prior to flight you preload the airports you will use in the Airport Notebook or FXvu clipboard you can easily get by with only using keys during flight This will enable you to continue to use the FX8 if the stylus is misplaced during flight However since you cannot do everything with the keys it is highly recommended that you secure the stylus in some way With a tethered stylus you will always have it at hand To use the full capability of the FX8 you should become familiar with the stylus interface as well as the keys The 8 is a very simple device to use The following terms ar
36. do not already have JSUM you will need to download the program and then install it on your computer You can download the executable www jeppesen com jsum download If you have further questions about JSUM or downloading data there is additional support at the above Jeppesen website or contact Jeppesen directly Jeppesen will provide you your login information when they set up your account Download the Jeppesen data directly onto the FX8 using JSUM JSUM will usually identify the FX8 automatically The data will be copied directly onto the microSD card that is in the FX8 It is highly recommended that you do not ever remove the microSD card from the 8 so it is not lost or damaged Note If you have previously made airports active on the FXviEW tabs or selected them as Favorites you should verify that these airports are all still available after you complete the Jeppesen data update If your subscription coverage has changed the airports may no longer be available JSUM Instructions 1 If you plan to program the FX8 as part of the data update Close FXviEW 2 Connect the FX8 to your PC using the micro USB cable that came with the unit 20 3 If any pop up dialog appear on your PC regarding the FX8 Select Cancel To update your data in JSUM 1 On your PC connect to the Internet and log in to JSUM 2 Select your SOLIDFX eChart Reader service from the JSUM service list and click Start JSUM opens a dialog with two options a
37. e Advanced Operation section of this manual The first time you open the FXviEW application all the tab labels will be blank except for the FXvu tab One tab is always displayed with a white background that is the active tab The nonactive tabs are displayed with a grey background Only one tab may be active at a time You can select which tab is active by tapping it with the stylus or double clicking the menu key to sequence through the tabs When all the tabs are blank not including the FXvu tab the first thing you need to do is choose an empty tab and find an airport to populate it with 30 Find an Airport In general to locate a terminal chart you must first find the desired airport Select and activate the FIND AIRPORT button in the upper right portion of the active tab The application will then display the Airport Selection screen The three radio buttons across the top are the three methods you may use to find an airport Since you have not chosen any favorites yet you cannot use this method now However as you use the FX8 in your flying it will become the easiest way to access airports you use repeatedly For now you will choose ENTER ICAO or SEARCH to find an airport The unit ships with the 6 FAVORITES ENTER ICAO SEARCH CLEAR ALL Favorites method as the default method to find an airport You can change the default in the FXVIEW Settings See the FXViEW Settings section for more informa
38. e microSD card and always leave it installed in your unit This will reduce the chance of loss damage or data corruption The FXviEW program will not run and you will not be able to view Jeppesen terminal charts without this microSD card installed in the FX8 You should perform all the data updates by connecting the USB cable You can also load other data and files onto your microSD card such as electronic books electronic newspapers or pdf files by using the USB cable Important Do not place your personal data in the SOLIDFX Chart or Font directories If you change the SOLIDFX Chart or Font directories in any way even by copying them you will violate the microSD card security and will not be able to view the Jeppesen data If you do take out the microSD card it is good practice to install or remove it only when the unit is off Data cards are not waterproof should not be exposed to moisture or excessive static charges and should be stored in a dry environment Warning Do not erase or reformat your FX8 microSD card Replacement MicroSD Cards If the microSD card becomes lost or damaged or you would like more storage capacity purchase replacement cards directly from SOLIDFX www solidfx com Check the SOLIDFX website s Frequently Asked Questions FAQ section or contact SOLIDFX Support solidfx com directly for more information Connecting 8 to your You need to connect your FX8 to a to update the Jepp
39. e used frequently in this manual to describe how to maneuver around the FX8 Indicator Light Element An element is an icon button word or row of text that can be selected Flipbar Select An element is selected when a black rectangle surrounds the element You can change the selected area by using the Flipbar to move around the screen Menu Power Switch amp Key Lock 1 USB Port Activate Once you have highlighted the desired element pressing the Flipbar down will activate the element This means that the unit will open the selected chart file folder choose the selected menu function or click a button Note If you are displaying a chart which you do not need to zoom or pan around on for a long period of time you can lock the keys stylus out so that you don t accidentally cause an unintended action To lock the keys stylus slide the power switch to the right position This locks the keys stylus out To enable the keys stylus slide the power switch back to the center position Be careful not to slide the power switch to the left 24 position as this will hibernate the unit However if this happens simply slide the switch to the left again to bring the unit out of hibernation The FX8 may be used for flight operations under Part 91 as defined by the FAA If you wish to use the FX8 for Part 135 or Part 121 flight operations please contact SOLIDFX and your local FSDO The pilot in command is
40. ed from SOLIDFX please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Support Team Telephone 508 316 8078 x2 Email support solidfx com 49 Software Specifications Terminal chart module Supported chart source Pre loaded books amp documents Complete ebook functionality Supported media formats Image formats FXVIEW release 1 Jeppesen eChart Reader annual service FX8 Owner s Manual plus select FAA documents Reflowable PDF ePub and Barnes amp Noble both DRM and unprotected JPG BMP PNG GIF and TIFF Physical amp Performance Specifications Hardware Unit dimensions H x W x D Display size Display resolution H x W Display type Weight Battery Battery life Battery charging time Processor Internal memory Storage capacity Input and output Connectivity Operating temperature Storage temperature System requirements for updating charts Included in the Box FX8 Protective sleeve Advanced stylus Micro USB cable Reference literature FX8 system preloaded with FX VIEW AC wall charger with International set of plugs Digital Reader 800 Series from iRex Technologies 7 6 x 5 9 x 0 4 193 x 149 x 10 7 mm 8 1 diagonal 768 x 1024 pixel resolution at 160 DPI Electronic paper with 16 level grey scale 12 6 ounce 360 grams Rechargeable lithium ion battery user replaceable Approximately 24 hours About 7 hours charging via PC MAC or included USB power ad
41. elect to launch the Battery Status Box At 1090 power remaining a low battery warning will appear along with the battery icon 47 Exit Select to either Exit FXvrEw but keep the FX8 running and return to Home Screen or Power Off the FX8 completely Previous Select to go to the previous page in the Notepad order If there is no page prior to the page currently displayed this icon will not exist Next Select to go to the next page in the Notepad order If there is no page after the page currently displayed this icon will not exist Delete page Select to delete the current page from your notepad Clear Notes Select to clear the notes on the current page Note The blank page will remain in your notepad New Page Select to add a new page to the Notepad order When selected it will open a pop up menu see below to select the template for the new page Go To Page Select to go to a specific page in the Notepad order Departure ATIS Clearance Route Altitude New Page Frequency Transponder Taxi Sous Frequenc y International flight plan Select a template Narrow rule pad Pre flight pilot checklist VOR test log Wide rule pad f DELETE PAGE CLEAR NOTES NEW PAGE 1 T GO TO PAGE CLOSENPD MENU 48 Technical Support If at any point you have any questions comments or concerns regarding your FX8 FXVIEW software or any accessories you purchas
42. esen Terminal Charts The FXviEw Advanced Operation section provides details on performing more sophisticated searches and displaying views of chart update and airport information The Appendix contains product specifications optional accessories maintenance information and other helpful product information Most operations can be performed by using either the stylus or the keys As you read this manual you will often see a function followed by two bullets the first bullet labeled Stylus Method and a second bullet labeled Key Method Each bullet describes a different way to perform the same function Choose which input method you want to use You only need to perform the steps described under that heading to successfully complete the function Manual Conventions This manual uses the term Warning to indicate a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Table of Contents ABOUT WIS MANUA es cect RIS E dM Ee E cs civ E MM ME EE 6 SAFET RE CAUTIONS endete to 9 GETTING STARTED WITH THE FX8 EE YR e EISE VIE ETE ae bei 14 SuSE 12 CHARING TAE ENG onustus ean eius E M LEM MR eR 13 CHECKING THE BATTERY STATUS Ne corde Deor eu Rees Mak dan o Quod ddp 14 FORNINGTHE FXS ON pro c 16 DATASTORAGE AND UPDATES kon ERA SU cain nce
43. esen database update the FXVIEW software or to transfer other documents on or off the FX8 with the micro USB cable To make a USB connection to your PC connect the micro USB cable to the FX8 and to your PC The FX8 will lock and the screen will be blocked The FX8 will now look like a storage drive to your PC and you can copy files from your PC to the 8 or vice versa When you are finished always disconnect the FX8 by stopping the USB device on your PC first and wait for the FX8 to unlock see next section below It is important not to delete move or alter system files on the micro SD card The following folders and files in the Documents folder must remain unchanged the SOLIDFX Charts Fonts and System directories and the charts jsc file Changes to these folders and or files may inhibit normal operation You should create new folders to store organize and manage your personal documents Safely disconnecting the FX8 from your PC Even though USB devices are available as soon as they are plugged in you must follow the correct process when disconnecting them to avoid data corruption You can prevent such problems by 1 Clicking Safely Remove Hardware in the system tray safely Remove Hardware by the clock SW 06 AM 2 A list of all the active USB devices appears 3 Select the FX8 and click Stop 4 When the USB data connection shuts off Windows JJ Safe To Remove Hardware x displays a message that it is sa
44. fe The USE Mass Storage Device device can now be safely to remove the device removed From Ehe system 5 The FX8 screen will unlock and you will see the folder directory It is now safe to disconnect the cable Please note If you are using Microsoft Vista or Windows 7 the FX8 screen may not automatically unlock As long as you see the Safe to Remove Hardware message on your PC it is safe to disconnect the cable Updating your Jeppesen chart data The FX8 comes pre loaded with a Jeppesen eChart Reader database This database although current when shipped may not be current when you receive your FX8 You should update your Jeppesen database to use the most current data on every update cycle published by Jeppesen The FX8 requires that you purchase a Jeppesen eChart Reader service for your desired geographic area The Jeppesen eChart Reader service includes your annual Jeppesen Terminal Chart subscription coverage updated online every 14 days The FX8 uses the Jeppesen Services Update Manager JSUM to perform a data updates You may have other aviation systems such as a GPS or MFD that also use JSUM to download data If so you may already have JSUM on your computer JSUM release 2 1 4 or later supports the eChart Reader service Please verify that you are using a current release of JSUM Once Jeppesen gives you access to your eChart Reader Subscription it will automatically appear in JSUM when you log in If you
45. guide is accurate and complete no liability can be accepted for any errors or omissions Visit the SOLIDFX Web site www solidfx com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other SOLIDFX products SOLIDFX is a registered trademark of SOLIDFX LLC and may not be used without the express permission of SOLIDFX LLC Jeppesen is a trademark of Jeppesen Sanderson Inc Charts reproduced with permission of Jeppesen Sanderson Inc Charts reduced for illustrative purposes only NOT FOR NAVIGATIONAL USE Jeppesen Sanderson Inc 2010 Document FX8 0001 02 2010 Printed in United States of America Introduction Thank you for choosing the SOLIDFX FX8 as your portable aviation information manager With this unit and the included FXVIEW application module you can display your entire set of Jeppesen terminal charts chart change notices Chart and airport information The FXviEWw application enables the user to quickly access display and zoom in on critical charts You can use the FX8 as your primary source for charts on FAR Part 91 flights or as a back up to charts displayed by avionics integrated into your instrument panel The FX8 may also be used in Part 135 and Part 121 flight operations Please consult your local FSDO for more information There are two products in the FX8 series the FX8 and the FX8 3G Both versions run the FXviEW software that enables you to easily find
46. he Flipbar to select and activate Yes on the bottom right of the startup screen You will enter the FXviEW program Once you start the FXviEW program in No Stylus mode the operation of the FX8 will be slightly different than usual For instance you will not be able to add charts to or remove charts from the FXvu clipboard Other features that are disabled include writing 26 on charts and zooming panning with the stylus These subtle differences are outlined throughout the manual It is important to note that if you enter FXviEW in No Stylus mode and then find your stylus you will need to exit the program and restart FXVIEW in order to re enable these features and resume normal operation of the FX8 You can use the Flipbar to select the chart you want to view If you want to go to another tab in the Airport Notebook double click the Menu key You can navigate from tab to tab with each double click of the Menu key Then use the Flipbar to select the desired element on the screen The Display The 8 5 display is an electrophoretic display a display technology often referred to as electronic paper The screen exhibits many of the same qualities as paper Most notably is its easy viewing in many lighting conditions The more light that hits the screen the easier it is to read Viewing the FX8 display in bright sunlight is not a problem An electronic paper screen is not backlit like an LCD screen This makes it easier on the eye
47. icense key for your unit RS lt VIEW Release Version 1 2 9 Build Timestamp Feb 24 2010 13 30 13 C 2009 2010 SOLIDFX LLC All rights reserved Jeppesen Data Validity Valid From February 19 2010 Valid To March 4 2010 Current Date February 24 2010 Current Time ZULU 22 13 23 Jeppesen Data expires in 11 days FXVIEW is a full featured Jeppesen approach chart database and viewing application Charts are easily kept up to date are easy to find and can be displayed in ways not possible on paper Please refer to included license and owners manual for important information pertaining to use of this product Visit www solidfx com for updates and support License Key A82A2F02 08028759 D20D8D81 785EBAEA BATTERY 43 Advanced Operation Airport Favorites You may find that there are a number of airports that you frequently visit and you may wish to set them in the six active tabs Or perhaps you are travelling cross country the first tab could be your departure airport the second tab your destination airport the third tab an alternate airport and so on If your journey takes you on several legs or you visit a number of airports frequently you may run out of tabs in which to hold airports The FX8 handles this situation with its Airport Favorites functionality To mark an airport as a favorite simply tap the stylus on the box under the light p p
48. ild Timestamp Feb 24 2010 13 30 13 e Key Method Use the Flipbar to select the icon in OMM LED M dM Jeppesen Data Validity the Personal Documents folder Then start the Valid From February 19 2010 E i i i Valid To March 4 2010 FXVIEW application by pressing the Flipbar Current Date February 24 2010 a Current Time ZULU 21 32 28 The application will initialize and after several ae eee m seconds display information regarding the currency of the installed Jeppesen data A scroll window will display a legal disclaimer as well as the SOLIDFX software license agreement Verify the validity of the Jeppesen data ensure that the FX8 system clock is correct and review the FX8 license and usage BY CLICKING YES OR USING FXVIEW YOU ARE INDICATING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THE FXVIEW SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT AND ENTERING INTO A BINDING te rm S AGREEMENT BETWEEN YOU AND SOLIDFX LLC YOU MAY VIEW THE FXVIEW SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT IN THE SCROLLABLE TEXT AREA ABOVE O No Stylus YES Important Notes about Dates and Chart Currency You must ensure that the correct date time are set on the FX8 and the Jeppesen data is current It cannot be overemphasized how important it is to keep the date and time on the FX8 set to the current ZULU values and to keep the chart database current Charts and chart change notices Chart 5 are often replaced added modified or eliminated in the middle of a chart cycle In such cases
49. is icon will take you directly to the next chart in order The order is determined by how you first viewed a chart e f you selected a chart from the Airport Notebook the charts are ordered by chart number on each airport tab This icon will display the chart with the next highest chart number If there is no chart with a higher chart number this icon will not be displayed e f you selected a chart from the FXvu clipboard the charts are ordered as listed on the clipboard This icon will take you to the chart listed directly below the current chart on your FXvu clipboard If you are at the bottom of your FXvu list this icon will not be displayed This icon is located in the top right hand corner of the display This corner is a hot spot and a tap with the stylus in this location will perform this function assuming a next chart is available even if the icon is not showing Fill Pan This icon makes the chart larger and fits the shorter dimension to the screen For one page charts it zooms the chart in to 13596 magnification when compared to a paper chart When increased to maximum width of the shorter dimension some of the chart will not be on the screen When you are in the Fill Mode a new icon will appear on the screen For one page charts the Top Bottom button toggles the chart view up and down so that you can see all sections of the chart when it is fitted to the screen width 40 For two page charts the Left Righ
50. ith your FX8 system optional accessories are available They have been designed to enhance the FX8 s operation e Protective case e Professional stylus e Advanced stylus e Replacement stylus with tether hole e Neck Lanyard e Stylus tether To obtain replacement parts and optional accessories contact SOLIDFX at www solidfx com Warning SOLIDFX accessories have been designed and specifically tested for use with SOLIDFX products Accessories offered for sale by other manufacturers have not been tested or approved for use with SOLIDFX products Use of such accessories could cause damage to the FX8 and void the warranty License Agreement and Warranty This section of the Appendix contains information about your license agreement for the software and warranty for the FX8 Software License Agreement Your use of the FXviEWw software included with the FX8 is subject to our Software License Agreement which is provided with the device LIMITED WARRANTY SOLIDFX LLC SOLIDFX warrants the enclosed hardware product against defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one 1 year from the date of original purchase by the original end user purchaser Warranty Period If a defect arises and a valid claim is received by SOLIDFX within the Warranty Period at its option and to the extent permitted by law SOLIDFX will 1 repair the product at no charge using new or refurbished replacement parts 2
51. iting notes The top layer is the buttons known as the menu overlay You may choose to hide the notes layer and or the menu Tx overlay If both layers are hidden only the chart j o a will be displayed ma d 5 6 ROTATE Ged speed Kr T 7 100 120 140 Using the Stylus to manipulate a chart e You simply need to tap once icon to perform the icon s action Hot Spots are located in the four corners of the screen If you tap in the corners an icon s action will be performed even if the icon is not visible Using the stylus you can circle an area to zoom in on Or draw a straight line to pan around a chart You can take notes on the chart using the stylus See the Taking Notes on Charts section for more information Using the Keys to manipulate a chart Use the Menu key to toggle the menu overlay on or off When the overlay is on use the Flipbar to tab through the icons in a circular fashion You may go clockwise or counterclockwise to reach the desired icon Once the correct icon is highlighted press the Flipbar down to activate that action Please note When operating the FX8 in no stylus mode the notetaking mode is disabled You can still view or hide notes previously taken on a chart but you will need to restart FXviEw normally and have a stylus to add more Zooming There are situations when you will want to further zoom in on a specific area of a chart In these cases
52. jury e Do not expose the unit to fire or other heat source including direct sunlight e Do not puncture or incinerate the battery Do not attempt to open or alter the battery e Do not expose the unit to a high temperature location such as in the sun in an unattended vehicle on a hot day To prevent damage remove the unit from the vehicle or store it out of direct sunlight When storing the unit for any length of time store within the following temperature range 14 to 113 F 10 to 45 C e Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range 41 to 95 F 5 to 35 C e Dispose of the used battery and or unit properly Do not dispose of the battery with household waste Contact your local waste disposal department for information on properly disposing of the unit battery e Keep the unit out of reach of children to avoid damage to unit and or child This unit contains a user replaceable rechargeable lithium ion battery Please contact SOLIDFX for more information on replacing the battery Getting Started with FX8 Unit Overview The FX8 is a lightweight and portable aviation information system that enables pilots to easily access view transport and maintain their Jeppesen electronic terminal chart subscriptions The FX8 features a display that is readable in a wide variety of lighting conditions including bright sunlight With a subscription to Jeppesen s eChart Reader Services the FX8 p
53. ke Notes is selected the Delete Notes icon will be displayed If selected this will clear any notes taken on the current chart After Take Notes is selected the Hide Notes icon will be displayed right below Delete Notes icon If selected all of the notes on the chart will be hidden After Hide Notes is selected Show Notes will replace the icon If selected this will display any user notes hidden on the chart 9 Detailed Explanation of Button Functions Display and Hide the Menu When you first display a chart that was selected from the Airport Notebook it will always also display the menu overlay You can choose to hide the menu by tapping on the HIDE MENU icon in the lower right corner If you want to see the menu again just tap once in the hot spot in the lower right corner where the HIDE MENU icon once was Tapping in this corner will toggle the menu on and off You can also turn the menu on by using the Menu key Simply press the Menu key to bring up the menu To hide the menu use the Flipbar to select and activate the HIDE MENU Close Chart and Return to the Airport Notebook i you want to return to the Airport Notebook you may do so by simply tapping 38 the CLOSE CHART icon the lower left corner of the screen A tap by the stylus in this hot spot area will always close the chart and return you to the Airport Notebook HINT If the TAKE NOTES icon is showing loca
54. lane Mode is ON or OFF as appropriate You will need to turn off the Airplane mode i e enable wireless to use the 3G capability Turn on the Airplane mode to disable wireless Important for FX8 3G users You should verify that the Airplane mode is on airplane icon at the bottom of the Home screen before using FX8 3G unit in the cockpit For more information on how to use 3G for ebook downloads consult the User Manual for the iRex Digital Reader 80050 28 FXVIEW Operation Now that you have a basic understanding of how to operate the FX8 system let s take a closer look at how to use the unit to view Jeppesen Terminal Charts The terminal chart module is the focal point of this functionality Unless otherwise specified you may use either the stylus or the keys to select and activate any element on the screen Two of the most useful features of the stylus are its zoom and pan capabilities The keys cannot access the advanced panning or zooming functions like the stylus You may find using the stylus to be a more intuitive interface You should learn how to use both the keys and stylus for optimal operation If you need help selecting and activating elements please review the earlier Learning about the Keys and Learning about the Stylus sections of this manual Start FXVIEW FXVIEW e Stylus Method Tap on the FXviEW icon in the lt c VIEW Personal Documents folder to start the application Release Version 1 2 9 Bu
55. leared entirely If you select NO you will return to the clipboard and all your selected charts will remain on the clipboard Please note When operating in No Stylus mode you cannot access the checkboxes to remove a chart from the clipboard You can only clear the entire clipboard by activating the CLEAR CLIPBOARD button in the upper right hand corner of the FXvu clipboard Chart NOTAMs Your Jeppesen database contains information regarding important changes not represented on the actual chart This information 15 readily available from the CHART expander on every airport tab where NOTAMs are present Details available for each NOTAM include the date the NOTAM becomes effective the type of NOTAM the end date and whether the NOTAM is temporary in nature The full text of the NOTAM follows this header information Each NOTAM is shown as a separate expander Simply activate the heading to see all the information associated with the NOTAM To leave the chart NOTAM screen activate the OK button at the bottom of the screen RETURN AIRPORT Note It is important to review the chart NOTAMs for each airport in your flight plan prior to flight Airport Information Your Jeppesen database contains useful airport information for every airport in your subscription coverage area that has an instrument approach This information is readily available from the AIRPORT INFORMATION expander on eve
56. left and holding it for three seconds The system will restart and display the Home screen Go to Personal Documents to find the FXviEW program Using the e Reader Capabilities In addition to using the FX8 as an aviation information manager you may use it as an electronic book reader The 8 is a fully functioning DR80O series by iRex Technologies There are nearly 1 000 000 downloadable books and 1000 worldwide newspaper subscriptions that you can choose from and store on your unit In addition SOLIDFX has selected several FAA eBooks to include on your unit You can find these documents in the SOLIDFX Aviation Library folder on the Home page For more details on how to use this unit as an ebook reader please reference the User Manual for iRex Digital Reader 800 series This document can be found on your unit in the Help folder on the Home screen or you can download it at www support irexreader com From the iRex support page click on Downloads and you Will find the most current DR800 series User Manuals The FX8 3G unit can download books and other content wirelessly via the Verizon 3G network in the US The 3G capability is not used for Jeppesen data downloads The FX8 3G unit has an airplane mode that turns the wireless off You can turn the Airplane mode ON or OFF in the FX8 Settings section First select the Settings icon on the FX8 Home Screen Once in the Settings section you can select the Airplane Mode icon and confirm the Airp
57. long with the RMA number and an original or copy of the sales receipt to SOLIDFX Once you have received the RMA number ship the unit insured along with a copy of the original sales receipt to the following address SOLIDFX LLC RMA Number insert your RMA number here 100 Foxborough Blvd Suite 220 Foxborough MA 02035 If you purchased your product directly from SOLIDFX then you do not need to include the sales receipt with your shipment Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Have the serial number of your FX8 handy and go to our website www solidfx com Look for the Product Registration link on our Support page If you purchased your 8 directly from SOLIDFX the product will be automatically registered In this case you do not need to register your product Use the area below to record the serial number located on the back of your FX8 in case your FX8 is lost stolen or needs service Keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a copy inside this manual FX8 Serial Number Contact SOLIDFX If you should encounter any difficulty while using your FX8 or if you have any questions contact us by email at support solidfx com 55
58. may damage the unit Use a protective cover to keep dust and sand away from unit e DO NOT LEAVE THE DISPLAY EXPOSED TO DIRECT SUNLIGHT FOR EXTENDED PERIODS OF TIME Use the protective cover to help shield the unit from the sun AVOID USING THE FX8 IN TEMPERATURES BELOW 5 41 F OR ABOVE 45 C 113 F The unit can be safely stored in environments with temperatures ranging from 10 C 14 F to 45 C 113 F e MAKE BACK UPS It is always a good idea to make a back up of your personal information on a regular basis Like any other portable device it is possible that this unit may be lost or the information on the memory card accidentally erased As stated earlier it is best to leave the original Micro SD card in the FX8 your Jeppesen data will only work from the card it was originally loaded on Warnings Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations could result in an accident or collision resulting in death or serious injury e When using the unit ensure that it does not obstruct the pilot s view or situational awareness It should not interfere with operating controls such as the yoke foot pedals or other controls e Prior to flight verify that the charts are properly installed and current It is the pilot s responsibility to ensure that the unit s battery is fully charged e Do not become distracted by the unit while operating the aircraft and always be fully aware of all flying conditions Minimize
59. nd a Browse button a Download and Program Now downloads the data and updates your card in one step To proceed with this option click Browse and navigate to your FX8 removable drive This may be the letter you noted above from the Windows dialog or the drive may be automatically selected in the Browse dialog b Select Download and Save To Hard Drive Only if you wish only to save the new data to the local workstation and not update the data in the FX8 unit If you update multiple FX8 or FX10 units all of the units must be programmed from the same computer used to download the service 3 Click Continue in JSUM and proceed with the following steps that pertains to your selection Download and Program Now Warning Do not disconnect the FX8 until the programming cycle is complete Otherwise your data may be incomplete or corrupt The media programming cycle automatically performs a sequence of actions to download the information and write it to the unit JSUM downloads the data from the server if the information was not previously downloaded to your hard drive erases the old data writes to the media and verifies the information As the programming steps are successfully completed the status bars in the Download and Program Progress columns display the progress of each operation as a percentage Erasing Programming Verifying Cycle Date Updates X Electronic Chart Service 2006 May O05 If an error occurs a status message ap
60. pears notifying you of the error and the programming operation stops For a list of programming errors see Programming Error Messages in the JUSM Help section When the programming cycle is complete JSUM verifies that the data successfully programmed to the unit and displays 100 percent in the Program Progress column Cycle Date Updates amp Cowerage 1 1 Oo Programming is complete when the Program Progress column reaches 100 and a dialog appears with the message that your service has been programmed 21 successfully You can also manually verify that the data successfully transferred by right clicking the service and selecting Verify Be sure to safely disconnect the FX8 from your PC to avoid data corruption Note It is not uncommon for the last 5 10 of the Download Progress to be much slower than the beginning portion of the Download Progress This portion has to do with the computer s capabilities thus this time may vary from computer to computer Important Before flying verify that the terminal chart data cycle in your FX8 system is current in the start up splash screen or About FXVIEW dialog box Download and Save To Hard Drive In this case the selected data downloads to your local workstation hard drive The status bar in the Download Progress column displays the download progress as a percentage When it reaches 100 percent the download is complete Cycle Date
61. ranty Recovery or reinstallation of the software applications data or other information is not covered under this Limited Warranty This warranty does not apply a to damage caused by accidents abuse misuse misapplication or non SOLIDFX products b to damage caused by servicing not authorized by SOLIDFX c to damage due to usage that is not in accordance with the product instructions d to damage due to failure to perform preventive maintenance e toa product or a part that has been modified without the written permission of SOLIDFX f to products with missing or altered Product numbers or Serial numbers or g screen breakages 53 THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER 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 IF SOLIDFX CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM OR EXCLUDE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER APPLICABLE LAW THEN TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE ANY SUCH WARRANTIES ARE GIVEN ONLY FOR THE WARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE INNO EVENT SHALL SOLIDFX BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL SPECIAL INDIRECT PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE MISUSE OR INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL SOLIDFX BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES IN EXCESS OF THE AM
62. replace the product with a comparable product that is new or which has been manufactured from new or serviceable used parts and is at least functionally equivalent to the original product SOLIDFX warrants replacement products or parts provided under this warranty against defects in materials and workmanship from the date of the replacement or repair for ninety 90 days or for the remaining portion of the Original product s warranty whichever provides longer coverage for you When a product or part is exchanged any replacement item becomes your property and the replaced item becomes SOLIDFX s property Exclusions and Limitations This Limited Warranty applies only to the hardware products manufactured by or for SOLIDFX that can be identified by the SOLIDFX trademark trade name or logo affixed to it This Limited Warranty does not apply to any non SOLIDFX hardware product or any software or data even if packaged or sold with SOLIDFX hardware Suppliers other than SOLIDFX may provide their own warranties to the end user purchaser but SOLIDFX in so far as permitted by law provides the product as is SOLIDFX s proprietary software products are warranted under the SOLIDFX Software License Agreement included with the software not under this warranty SOLIDFX is not liable for any damage to or loss of any programs data or other information stored on any media contained within the device or any non SOLIDFX product or part not covered by this war
63. rovides pilots with ready access to terminal charts Information 15 available with a few taps of the stylus The FX8 weighs less than a pound and battery life is extra long more than 24 hours under typical conditions The unit only draws significant power when the screen is refreshed When you are not flying you can use the unit as an eReader The FX8 utilizes Digital Reader 800 series hardware from iRex Technologies and therefore it also operates as a fully functioning ebook reader Bring along your favorite books to read in between flights or download the current newspaper Getting to Know the FX8 Power Switch Turns the unit on and off Indicator Light Key Lock Locks the keys on the FX8 Slide the power switch to the right to lock the unit Unlock the keys by returning the power switch to the center position When the key lock is on use of the stylus is also disabled Flipbar Menu USB Port Used to charge the device and for Jeppesen data updates Power Switch amp Key Lock USB Port Flipbar Moves the on screen cursor up down and side to side Opens items pushes buttons and confirms Menu choices Changes charts when viewing charts Menu Contains tools for changing views sorting deleting files or other actions Menu options change depending on your location Card within the unit Battery Connector Stylus Chooses items screen Zooms and pans chart views Wri
64. rport that you 31 are looking for tap on OK to enter the airport FXviEW will take you back to Airport Notebook and the requested airport will now be active The ICAO name for the airport you found will be written on the tab For the next steps please proceed to the Airport Notebook section below Finding an airport using SEARCH Another method to find an airport is to search by airport name city name or partial ICAO identifier To use this method tap the SEARCH radio button or the word SEARCH itself on the Airport Selection screen A text box will open and a keyboard will appear To select a letter simply tap it with the stylus Alternately you may use the Flipbar to select and enter a letter You must enter at least two characters to begin the search FXvIEW will then start to present the matches up 7777 2 BUTER A9 ud iai to a limit of 50 It will create a new list after entering each additional character A scroll bar will appear if needed PREMO OR so that you can see the entire list of matches Tap or 93C RICHLAND RICHLAND CENTER WI USA CYXD EDMONTON CENTER EDMONTO drag on the scroll bar to see more of the search results Ei TEN NUN CERE TR dies Or use the Flipbar to scroll Continue to enter characters 545 sao vicente mm sao vicente cv K82 SMITH CENTER MUN SMITH CENTER K as needed until you find the airport that you are looking
65. ry airport tab Details including fuel availability elevation exact latitude longitude longest runway time zone maintenance availability customs availability and more is displayed when selected using the stylus or keys This information screen is closed by tapping the OK button at the bottom of the screen 46 ROC Airport Type Airport Name State Country Longest Runway ft Elevation ft v gt 5 Yes B Landing Fee Customs Available Fuel Types Available Daylight Savings Public GREATER ROCHESTER INTL New York United States 8 000 559 Yes Yes ADCUS Only 100LL High Low Pr Bottle Major Airframe Major Engine Yes 43 degrees 7 7 92 W 77 degrees 40 20 58 W010 0 5 00 UTC Yes RETURN TO AIRPORT TAB Notepad The notepad is designed for storage of quick user input specifically clearances airport weather information or any other shorthand notes The default first page template is the clearance pad Additional pages can be added using several provided templates You can choose from the following templates a blank page flight plan form IT OF TRANSPORTATION TIME STARTED TION ADMINisTRATION FAA USE ONLY PILOT BRIEFING VNR PLAN STOPOVER 3 AIRCRAFT TYPE 4 TRUE 5 DEPARTURE POINT 6 NTIFICATI SPECIAL EQUIPMENT AIRSPEED PROPOSED 2 ACTUAL 2 KTS CLOSENP
66. s name and index number Using the stylus you can select the box and place checkmark in it The checkmark marks the chart for inclusion in the FXvu clipboard If you are operating the FX8 in No Stylus mode these boxes will be grey to indicate they are not selectable The FXvu clipboard is the rightmost tab across the top of the Airport Notebook If you access this tab you will see a list of all the charts you have checked The charts will be sorted by ICAO name then sequenced by chart index number You can add any chart from any airport to the clipboard There is no limit to the number of charts that you may place on your FXvu clipboard If the screen becomes full a scroll bar will appear to allow you to access all the charts on your clipboard You will go directly to the chart view if you select and enter a chart name from the clipboard list using the stylus or keys The clipboard enables you to go directly from a chart at one airport to a chart at another airport It is the fastest way to view charts from different airports When you leave a chart view you Will be returned back to the clipboard where you may immediately select another chart from your FXvu list You can reorder the clipboard by placing the stylus on the chart name that you wish to move Then drag the name to a new location and hold it there for half a second before releasing it The chart name will be inserted in the new position If the charts are listed in the order
67. s than invoice or individual component prices due to bundled or promotional pricing and any unadvertised discounts on accessories Return the products in their original packaging in as new and undamaged condition along with any media documentation and all other items that were included in the original shipments Software is returnable only if it is unopened and still in its sealed package or if delivered electronically has not been downloaded Package the product securely enclose a copy of your purchase invoice write your RA number on both the invoice and on the outside of the package and mail it the address provided Ship the product s at your own expense and insure the shipment or accept the risk of loss or damage during shipment Within 30 days upon receipt of the returned purchase SOLIDFX will issue a credit or a refund of the purchase price paid less shipping and handling fees NOTE SOLIDFX recommends that you 1 use a carrier that offers shipment tracking for all returns and 2 either insure your package for safe return to SOLIDFX or declare the full value of the shipment so that you are completely protected if the shipment is lost or damaged in transit If you choose not to 1 use a carrier that offers tracking and 2 insure or declare the full value of the product you will be responsible for any loss or damage to the product during shipping 52 Optional Accessories In addition to the standard accessories included w
68. s to read for long periods It also means that in poor lighting conditions you may need a flashlight or other light to read the screen The electronic paper display needs light just like paper charts need light to be read in the dark Another feature of an electronic paper display is its extremely low power consumption This display technology is the key to the long battery life of the FX8 The screen draws power mainly when the screen changes If the screen is not changing the power load is very low One side effect of the technology is that the screen takes a bit of time to refresh The technology is not yet capable of a video rate refresh due to the mobility of the materials It is normal for the screen to flash when the screen is being completely refreshed At times the screen is only partially refreshed and you may see some ghosting of the previous image The ghosting should disappear upon the next full refresh Please be patient and remember the important benefit of long battery life The FX8 will buffer your inputs on the keyboard so you don t have to wait for a screen refresh to perform your next action Go ahead and spell the desired name as fast as you like The F X8 will catch up with you on its next screen refresh Please refer to the technical specifications in the Appendix of this manual for more display details Resetting the System 27 If your FX8 does turn on or has frozen reset it by sliding the power switch to the
69. sk damaging the display The system responds well to a light tap by the stylus Note If the tip of your stylus does not match with the position on the screen you can improve the precision by using the Stylus Calibration function For more details on how to calibrate the stylus see Stylus Calibration section in this manual You may find that over time it becomes necessary to repeat the simple calibration process Selecting and activating elements with the stylus The stylus is an easy way to move about the FX8 A single tap on the screen with the point of the stylus will select and activate the corresponding element Double taps are not used single tap is the best way to activate an icon Stylus Calibration If you find that lines you draw do not track well with your stylus you may need to recalibrate the stylus Go to the HOME screen outside of the FXviEw Application and 25 open the Seitings folder Inside this folder you will see named Stylus Calibration Open this file and follow the on screen instructions to set your stylus Learning about the Keys The FX8 has only two keys 1 Flipbar and 2 Menu Menu Pressing the Menu key in FXviEW brings attention focus to the icons A black outline will appear around the currently selected icon If you are not in FXviEw the Menu key opens a pop up menu containing tools for managing the files on the system Indicator Light Flipbar Menu Flipbar The
70. t button toggles the chart view left and right so that you can see all sections of the chart when it is fitted to the screen height Whenever the chart has been enlarged so that it is doesn t all fit on the screen the Fit icon will appear This icon will fit the entire chart to the screen However some icons may cover portions of certain charts Taking Notes on Charts Using the stylus you can take notes directly on top of a chart This feature is not available if you are only using the keys to operate the FX8 When you first view a chart the FX8 will be in zoom pan mode and you can immediately use those functions If you want to take notes on the chart you need to put the FX8 into notetaking mode To do this simply select the Take Notes icon Now the lines and letters you draw with the stylus remain on the chart Stylus input will be interpreted as a note rather than a zoom or pan function These notes will remain on the notes layer unless you choose to hide or delete them If you switch back to zoom and the notes are showing the notes will scale in sync with the zooms that you do To manage notetaking some additional icons appear on the screen when you are in notetaking mode Once you are done writing notes tapping Zoom Pan switches the FX8 back to zoom pan mode At this point stylus inputs will be interpreted as zooming and panning functions not notes Delete Notes clears all notes taken on the current chart Hide Notes
71. t the terms or wish to exit the program select NO in the same manner as described above If you select NO you will not be able to access to the FXviEW software If you do not agree to the no sty YES terms please review the Repairs and Returns section located in the Appendix to learn more about returning the unit Note If you lose the stylus you may put FXVIEW in No Stylus Mode checking the box on the FXviEW startup page See the Lost Stylus Procedure section for more information Suspend Hibernate the unit You may put the unit into sleep mode when you are inside FXVIEW by sliding the switch to the left and releasing it when the unit is on The unit will turn off the display and go to sleep To resume where you left off simply slide the switch to the left and immediately release it Putting the unit into hibernation mode will provide better battery life than leaving the unit on However it is not recommended to use this mode as a substitute for turning off the FX8 For proper data revision checking and best battery performance you should shut down the FX8 using the procedure described in the Turning off the FX8 section below Turning off the FX8 From FXVvIEW use the Exit icon on the bottom of the Airport Notebook screen or in the left column of the Chart View to properly shut down your FX8 Stylus Method Tap the Exit icon A pop up menu will appear You can exit FXviEw only 88 esi KFK Xvu or
72. ted directly above the HIDE MENU icon you can also return to the Airport Notebook by a single tap anywhere on the display except on the hot spots in all the corners You may return to the Airport Notebook using the keys by turning on the menu Menu key and using the Flipbar to select and activate the CLOSE CHART Go to Notepad Tap this icon with the stylus to go to the Notepad Or use the Flipbar to select and activate it For information on using the Notepad see the Notepad section in Advanced Operations 4 Rotating chart Select and activate the ROTATE icon and the screen will rotate the chart from portrait to landscape mode Follow the same sequence to rotate it back to portrait mode The FX8 will continue to use the same mode on all screens until you do another rotate When you rotate chart the hot spots will rotate as well and remain in the same corner location i e bottom left corner with respect to the orientation of the chart Hint It is recommended to view the Airport Notebook page in portrait mode only This will make it easier to find the required chart Once you have found the chart you can rotate it to landscape mode if you like Battery status This icon shows the current battery status If you are actively using the FX8 this icon will automatically updates as the status changes If you do not use the FX8 for awhile the unit will go to sleep and the battery status icon will no longer automatic
73. tes list and hit OK The airport will become active You can remove an airport from the Favorites list by unchecking the box preceding the airport s name You can clear your entire favorites list by activating the CLEAR FAVORITES button at the bottom of the Favorites screen in the Airport Selection menu A pop up window will appear to confirm that you really want to clear the entire list of favorite airports If you select YES the Favorites list will be completely cleared If you select NO you will return to the Favorites list and all your selected charts will remain on the list Please note If you started FXviEw in No Stylus mode you will not be able to add or remove Airports to the Favorites list You will need to restart FXviEew in the normal way to use these features Hint Some pilots like to organize the flight plan for the day by putting all the airports on the favorites list during their flight preparation Then before each flight they assign 44 airports to each tab and order them to correspond with the originating airport destination airport and alternates for that leg This way they are well organized and have ready access to the information they need FXvu Chart Clipboard The chart clipboard function is similar to Airport Favorites except that you manage things at the chart level instead of at the airport level When you are accessing the charts for a particular airport you will notice a checkbox prior to every chart
74. tes notes notepad or chart Indicator LED Light Indicates what your FX8 is currently doing LED Color amp Activity Meaning The battery is very low You must charge it steady Orange Battery is charging Fast Blinking Green 8 15 busy FX8 is fully charged You can unplug the unit the charge is complete The FX8 ts not No LED charging It may be turned on or off Steady FX8 3G only connection is active Micro SD Card Stores all content including Jeppesen data the FXVIEW program your personal documents and books etc oteady Green SIM Card FX8 3G only Connects the device to the network Not all networks require a SIM card If your device does not come with a pre installed SIM card your network operator does not require one To eject the card gently push the card and release You can now pull it free from the device To insert a new card place it intot the device and gently push it until it clicks into place If you disconnected the battery cable during the process of exchanging cards be sure to reconnect the cable and reset the time and date on your device Charging the FX8 Before using the unit you need to fully charge the battery You can use the unit while it is charging The first time you charge the device it should be charged longer than necessary to help extend the overall lifetime of the battery It will take about 7 hours to reach a full charge when the unit is turned
75. the screen will still be blocked until you manually unplug the cable e f you use your computer to charge the FX8 make sure you use the eject function on your computer before disconnecting the cable e If the battery is dead or in a very low power state the FX8 may not have enough power to turn itself on In this case you must connect the unit to a power source to restart it After connecting the power it may take several minutes before the unit gets enough power to restart While it is not advisable to let the battery drain so low do not be alarmed if it takes some time for the unit to restart under such conditions Checking the battery status When you first turn on the FX8 the battery status indicator is in the lower right hand corner of the screen It will show you about how much power remains If the FX8 is very low on power the battery status indicator will show a low battery with the charging symbol If you see the charging symbol you should charge the unit When the FX8 is connected to a power source the battery indicator will display a charging symbol so you know it is receiving power When you are in the FXVIEW program you can monitor the battery status the battery icon in the lower right hand corner of the Airport Notebook screen or the left hand column of the Chart View screen To get more detail on the battery status use the stylus to tap on the Battery icon A pop up window will appear and tell you if the battery is
76. there will be two different charts for the same procedure in the database If you do not keep the Jeppesen data current and additionally ensure the FX8 has the correct date and time set you will be potentially using an incorrect chart Always check chart change notices online at www jeppesen com before flying and verify all chart effective dates when used 29 If everything looks OK e Stylus Method Tap the YES button to accept the terms e Key Method Use the Flipbar to select the YES button and then press the Flipbar down to accept the terms If you do not accept the terms or wish to exit the program select NO in the same manner as described above If you select NO you will not be allowed access to the FXVIEW software If you do not agree to the terms please review the Repairs and Return section located in the Appendix to learn more about returning the unit If you lose the stylus you will need to check the Lost stylus on the startup screen to put the unit into No Stylus mode See Lost Stylus Procedure section for more details The application will complete loading and display the Airport Notebook Airport Notebook Introduction FXVIEW 15 organized like a notebook It has tabs across the top that display the ICAO names of up to 4 airports Each tab contains all the charts and documents for that specific airport There is also a special tab called FXvu for creating a chart clipboard The FXvu function is described in detail in th
77. this manual e The most recent downloads and information are available at our website WWW Solidfx com e IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU DO NOT EVER REMOVE THE MICRO SD CARD FROM THE FX8 The MicroSD card contains critical data that must be present for the unit to operate properly Removing the card increases the chance of data loss or corruption e AVOID APPLYING EXCESSIVE FORCE TO THE DISPLAY The FX8 uses a glass based display screen and is thus liable to break or become scratched if mistreated The outer layer of the display is a hard PET layer and is scratch resistant but if handled roughly it can still be damaged e DAMAGE AND DEFECTS THAT ARE NOT THE DIRECT RESULT OF SHIPPING OR MANUFACTURING WILL NOT BE COVERED BY THE WARRANTY Any damage caused by fire accident misuse or unauthorized alterations to the unit is not covered by the warranty e NEVER OPEN THE UNIT AS THIS WILL VOID ANY WARRANTY OR MANUFACTURER S RESPONSIBILITY If you have any technical difficulties please contact SOLIDFX e DO NOT EXPOSE THE SYSTEM TO WATER EXTREME HUMIDITY OR LIQUIDS OF ANY KIND Damage caused by moisture is not covered by the warranty If the device does get wet turn the device off wait for it to dry and then turn it on again If the device does not work properly after drying you may contact customer service to arrange for it to be repaired at your expense e Avoid exposure to dust and sand as much as possible Excess dust and sand
78. tion Finding an airport by entering the ICAO identifier If you know the ICAO identifier name of the desired airport select and activate ENTER ICAO by tapping on the ENTER ICAO radio button or the label ENTER ICAO itself A text box will open and a keyboard will appear To select a letter simply tap it with the stylus Alternately you may use the Flipbar to select and enter a letter When finding airports FXviEW will automatically check your Jeppesen subscription coverage and will only allow you to enter characters for the airports that are contained in your subscription If a character is not a valid choice considering the characters already entered and the database available the color of the character on the key will be grey and activating the key will have no effect 1 edt js ee You not have to for the screen to refresh before entering the next character Enter the text as fast as you please FXVIEW will catch up with you and will display the valid choices given your entry If you make an error use the BACKSPACE key to erase the last character you entered If you want to start over use the CLEAR key to erase the text box completely The space key has no effect during ICAO identifier entry When a complete ICAO has been entered the screen will show that airports name Once you ve found the ai
79. will hide all of the notes on the chart The notes are not deleted and can be re displayed by tapping Show Notes If notes are hidden Show Notes will appear If selected this will display any user notes hidden on the chart Please note When operating the FX8 in no stylus mode the notetaking mode is disabled You can still view or hide notes previously taken on a chart but you will need to restart FXVIEW normally and have a stylus to add more notes 41 FXviEeW Settings At the bottom of the airport notebook is an icon for accessing your FXVIEW preferences When you activate this icon a pop up menu will appear showing your current settings With this 189 VHHH menu you can select your preferred direction for screen rotation the default find airport method and default airport search method You can also set the current date and time The first section of the pop up menu allows you to set the preferred direction of rotation this usually varies for users who are left handed versus right handed In general it is easier to operate the device in the landscape mode while holding the stylus with your writing hand and the unit with your non writing hand Thus someone who is left handed would most likely use clockwise rotation where as someone who is right handed would use counterclockwise rotation The next section is the default search method selection With this menu you can select which

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