Garmin aera 796 Pilot's Guide - Page 43

Overview GPS Navigation Flight Planning Hazard Avoidance Additional Features Overview Changing the Nearest Type: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Position > Menu > Change Nearest Type. 2) Touch the desired nearest type ('Automatic', 'Airport', 'VOR', 'NDB', 'Intersection', 'City', or 'Waypoint'). Viewing the present position: From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Position. NEW LOCATION The 'New Location' menu option is used when the GPS Receiver is having trouble finding the satellites it expects to be there. If 'Automatic' is selected, the GPS will attemp to figure out the new location. Changing the New Location setting to automatic: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Position > Menu > New Location. 2) Touch 'Automatic'. The GPS will attempt to figure out the new location. Entering a new location: 1) From the Main Menu, touch Tools > Position > Menu > New Location. 2) Touch 'Use Map' or 'Use Identifier'. 3) After selecting your approximate position using the map pointer or entering an identifier, touch OK. 4) The GPS Receiver will begin a new search based on the location entered. SIMULATOR MODE Simulator Mode is helpful for practicing with the unit indoors or when satellite or XM signals are unavailable. All waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in memory for future use. 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. Appendices Index 190-01194-00 Rev. A Garmin aera 795/796 Pilot's Guide 29