Simulator Mode
To help you get to know your GPSMAP 276C, you can use the
unit in Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing
with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available. All
waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in
memory for future use.
WARNING: 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 from the Setup tab or the GPS tab on
the Main Menu.
To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the GPS tab:
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. Press MENU twice, and then highlight the GPS tab.
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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