787 Flight Crew Operations Manual
DO NOT USE FOR FLIGHT
Communications -
MFD Communications Functions
Copyright © The Boeing Company. See title page for details.
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If the DATALINK SYSTEM RESET key is selected, the CONFIRM RESET key
is displayed. If the CONFIRM RESET key is selected, the following occurs:
• ATC connection is reset to not established
• review messages are deleted
• the center VHF radio is selected as the default
• the VHF default radio is set to data mode on the ground or voice mode in
the air
• the right HF radio is selected as the default and set to voice mode
• VHF, HF, and SATCOM datalink is set to enable
• automatic messages are set to ON
• downlink message parameters are initialized
• ADS EMERGENCY is reset to ADS EMERGENCY OFF
• two seconds after selection, the CONFIRM RESET key is removed from
the display and the DATALINK SYSTEM RESET key is displayed as not
selected
This reset does not occur at power–up.
The data communication system is automatically reset after each flight. Reset
occurs approximately 10 minutes after the last engine is shut down, and with any
entry door open.
Datalink capability for the flight management system, OMS, and EICAS related
maintenance functions, and cabin functions are not reset with this feature.
The lower portion of the MASTER page displays system status messages.
June 16, 2008