Initialize Gps - Lowrance 5300c iGPS Operation Instructions Manual

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Steer with Arrows
When you are using the Steer with Arrows command, you can press
to clear the steering and speed boxes from the screen while con-
EXIT
tinuing the simulation. This action will allow you to use the map cursor
during a simulation. To turn steering and speed boxes back on again,
return to the GPS Simulator menu, highlight the
S
A
TEER WITH
RROWS
command, press
. Press
repeatedly to return to the previous
ENT
EXIT
page.
Simulating Trail or Route Navigation
In Simulator mode, your unit can automatically follow a trail or route
without manual steering if you use these steps:
1. From the Map Page, go to the simulator menu. Pick a
S
P
TARTING
OSI-
at or near the beginning of your trail/route. Enter an approximate
TION
(shown in compass degrees) that will point you toward the start
T
RACK
of the trail/route.
2. Set
to zero. Select
command and press
,
S
S
A
ENT
PEED
TEER WITH
RROWS
which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page.
3. Begin navigating along the trail/route. (If you are close enough to the
first waypoint, the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as naviga-
tion begins. Press
to clear the alarm.) When navigation starts,
EXIT
press ↑ to increase speed to the desired setting.
4. Press
to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will now
EXIT
automatically steer along the trail or route. Cancel navigation when
you arrive at your destination.

Initialize GPS

This command is handy when you are practicing in simulator mode. (See
the entry in this section for GPS Simulator.) In simulator mode, this
command makes the unit operate as if it is sitting someplace other than
its actual location. So, you and your unit could be located in Kansas City,
but easily practice navigating in the ocean off Islamorada, Florida.
1. Press
|
|↓ to
|
|
.
MENU
MENU
GPS S
ENT
ENT
ETUP
2. A message appears, telling you to move the cursor near the desired
location and press
. When the message automatically clears, follow
ENT
the message instructions.
3. In a moment, your present position marker arrow appears on the
map in the location you selected with the cursor. The unit will consider
that spot as its last known position until changed by either a live satel-
lite lock-on or a new simulator location.
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