Garmin GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual (for North America) - Page 19
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Simulator Mode The GPSMAP 496 contains a Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when no satellite or XM signals are available or if either 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 from 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. Getting Started > Simulated Basic Navigation 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 System tab GPSMAP 496 Owner's Manual 11