Using Simulator Mode
Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are
indoors or when satellite signals are not available. All waypoints and
routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future
use.
NOTE:
Do not try to navigate using Simulator Mode because
the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars
shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of
actual satellite signals.
To turn on Simulator Mode:
1. Press
MENU
twice to open the Main Menu.
2. Highlight the
GPS
tab.
3. Press
MENU
to open the GPS tab options menu.
4. Highlight
Start Simulator
, and press
ENTER
.
GPS tab
Starting Simulator Mode from the GPS tab
Entering a New Location
Use the GPS options menu to enter a new location to simulate from.
To enter a new location using the map:
1. Highlight the
GPS
tab on the Main Menu.
2. Press
MENU
to open the options menu.
3. Highlight
New Location
,
and press
ENTER
.
4. Highlight
Use Map
,
and press
ENTER
.
5. Use the
ROCKER
to move the panning arrow to the location
you want on the map, and press
ENTER
.
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