Garmin GPS 12XL Owner's Manual (Software Version 2.00-3.62) - Page 51

Navigation, Simulator

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Navigation Simulator The GPS 12XL's simulator mode lets you practice all aspects of its operation without active satellite acquisition. You can plan and practice trips, enter new waypoints and routes, and save them for use during normal operation. To activate the simulator: 1. From the Menu Page, highlight 'SYSTEM SETUP', and press E. 2. Highlight the 'MODE' field, and press E. 3. Select 'Simulator?', and press E. Once the simulator mode has been activated, use the Position, Compass, or Highway Page to set your speed and track by highlighting the appropriate field, entering the desired value, and pressing E. You may also enter a new position if you desire (from the Position Page). ! The GPS 12XL does not track satellites in simulator mode. Although you can create and save waypoints and routes while using the simulator mode, never attempt to use the simulator mode for actual navigation. REFERENCE Navigation Simulator Select the simulator mode from the operation mode choices and press ENTER. You may return to normal operation by changing the operation mode or by turning the unit off. 47

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Navigation Simulator
The GPS 12XL
’s simulator mode lets you practice all
aspects of its operation without active satellite acquisi-
tion. You can plan and practice trips, enter new way-
points and routes, and save them for use during nor-
mal operation.
To activate the simulator:
1. From the Menu Page, highlight ‘SYSTEM SETUP’, and
press
E
.
2. Highlight the ‘MODE’ field, and press
E
.
3. Select ‘Simulator?’, and press
E
.
Once the simulator mode has been activated, use
the Position, Compass, or Highway Page to set your
speed and track by highlighting the appropriate field,
entering the desired value, and pressing
E
. You
may also enter a new position if you desire (from the
Position Page).
The GPS 12XL does not track satellites in simu-
lator mode. Although you can create and save
waypoints and routes while using the simula-
tor mode, never attempt to use the simulator
mode for actual navigation.
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Select the simulator mode
from the operation mode
choices and press ENTER.
You may return to normal
operation by changing the
operation mode or by
turning the unit off.
REFERENCE
Navigation
Simulator
!
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