Have you read the rather extensive manual that is already on your computer?
That place called the "Learning Center?"
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It will teach you how to use the 530, and if you can use that, you will have no problem with the 500. It's a great tool. The Twin Comanches I did my multi rating on had 530's, and I used this before I actually went flying.