Simulation Mode Function; Memory Reset; Color Setup - Magellan NAV 6500 User Manual

heading) NMEA 0183. Different combinations of these sen-
tences could be output by the boat's sensors. The data format
of the sentences is given in the Appendix.

Simulation Mode Function

The unit can simulate traveling on a one-leg route at a certain
speed and heading defined by the user. Therefore, in order to
set the unit in the simulation mode, two or more waypoints
must already be stored in memory in order for a one-leg route
to be created.
Press the Aux softkey, use
the CURSOR KEY to
highlight Simulation
Mode and press ENTER.
Use the CURSOR KEY
to highlight Speed and
press ENTER. Use the
CURSOR KEY to set speed value and press ENTER. Then
set the heading value, starting and ending waypoints. Use
the CURSOR KEY to highlight Activate Simulation and
press ENTER. Highlight On and press ENTER. Press
ESC to exit.
To deactivate simulation mode, simply set Activate Simula-
tion to Off.
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Speed 1.0 Kts
Heading 000` M
Starting Waypoint --------
Dest. Waypoint --------
Activate Simulation OFF

Memory Reset

Two options are available under Memory Reset: Total Memory
Reset and GPS Reset Only.
Total Memory Reset is used only if you wish to erase the last
completed position, time, date and all user-entered informa-
tion, including all waypoints, routes, track and setup. When
Total Memory Reset is executed, the auxiliary functions are
reset to their default values.
GPS Reset clears only the last computed position, time and
date. All other memory remains intact.
Press the Aux softkey, use the CURSOR KEY to highlight
Memory Reset and press ENTER. Use the CURSOR KEY
to highlight Total Memory Reset or GPS Reset Only and
press ENTER.
A confirmation screen appears. Highlight YES and press
ENTER and the unit will turn off after a few seconds. Turn
the unit on again to continue.

Color Setup

Two options are available under Color Setup: Waypoint Color
and Track Color. You may choose the color of Waypoints
and Tracks.
Press the Aux softkey, use the CURSOR KEY to highlight
Color Setup and press ENTER. Use the CURSOR KEY
Magellan NAV 6500/NAV 6510