Garmin aera 500 Automotive Owner's Manual - Page 34

Customizing the aera Customizing the aera 1. Touch Tools > Settings. 2. Touch the setting you want to change. 3. Touch the button below the setting name to change it. Changing the System Settings Touch Tools > Settings > System. GPS Simulator-enable the simulator to turn off the GPS mode and simulate navigation. This also saves battery power. Usage Mode-within automotive mode, specify your navigation method: Automobile, Bicycle, or Pedestrian. This setting does not apply to the dual boot functionality. See page 3 to switch to aviation mode. Units-change units of measure to Kilometers or Miles. Keyboard Layout-select a preference for your keyboard layout: • QWERTY-a layout similar to a computer keyboard • ABCDE-an alphabetical layout About-display the software version number, the unit ID number, and the audio version number for your aera. You need this information when you update the system software or purchase additional maps. Restore-restore the original system settings. Changing the Navigation Settings Touch Tools > Settings > Navigation. Route Preference-select a preference for calculating your route: • Faster Time-to calculate routes that are faster to drive but can be longer in distance. • Shorter Distance-to calculate routes that are shorter in distance but can take more time to drive. • Less Fuel-to calculate routes that use less fuel than the other routes. 28 aera 500 Series Owner's Manual