Garmin GPS III Plus Owner's Manual - Page 28
Selecting Simulator Mode
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SIMULATOR TOUR Selecting Simulator Mode Select 'Start Simulator' from the Satellite Status Page Options to enable the built-in simulator. The simulator imitates satellite reception and shows that information on the Satellite Status Page. Remember, in this mode the GPS III+ is not actually tracking satellites. 18 To select the simulator mode: 1. Press MENU to list the options for the Satellite Status Page. 2. Highlight 'Start Simulator' with the rocker keypad, and press ENTER. 3. Press ENTER again to acknowledge the simulator warning message. Let's look at the sequence of pages again. The PAGE and QUIT keys are used to find your way around on the GPS III+. To cycle through the main pages: 1. Press PAGE to move through each of the main pages in normal fashion. 2. Press QUIT to sequence through the main pages in reverse order. In normal mode operation, the GPS III+ would automatically sequence from Satellite Status Page to Map Page once enough satellites were received to determine your position. At that point the receiver is ready to use for navigation. Since we're in simulator we won't see that automatic sequence of steps, but as you cycle through the main pages, notice that the simulator imitates satellite reception and shows that information on the Satellite Status Page. The Position Page will show the last known position as a starting location. If you've already initialized the receiver, as outlined in the Getting Started section, the starting location should be very close to your current position! We'll use this starting location from which to begin our simulated trip. Let's move on to the Map Page to see where we are, create a destination and explore the navigation features of the GPS III+.