Simulator Mode
The GPSMAP 296 contains a Simulator Mode, which is helpful
for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are
available or if the antenna is not connected. All waypoints and routes
created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use.
The following section describes how to use Simulator Mode and
walks you through some basic navigation using the simulator.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode. When
the unit is set to Simulator Mode, 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.
Starting Simulator Mode
You can start Simulator Mode for the GPS tab or the Setup tab on
the Main Menu.
To start Simulator Mode using the GPS tab:
1. Press
MENU
twice to show the Main Menu.
2. Highlight
GPS
from the vertical menu.
3. Press
MENU
to open the GPS tab options menu.
4. Highlight
Start Simulator
, and press
ENTER
.
To start Simulator Mode using the Setup tab:
1. Press
MENU
twice to show the Main Menu.
2. Highlight
Setup
from the vertical menu.
3. Highlight the
System
sub tab.
4. Select
Simulator
from the
System Mode
field.
Setup tab of Main Menu
System sub tab
GPSMAP 296 Pilot’s Guide
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