Garmin GPSMAP 296 Pilot's Manual page 19

To fi nd a land destination and simulate navigation in Automotive Mode:
1. Be sure the GPSMAP 296 is set to Simulator Mode and your location is set to San Diego, California
(see "Activating the Simulator Mode").
2. Press the key.
NRST/FIND
3. Highlight 'Cities' and press
4. Use the to select a nearby city and press
ARROW KEYPAD
selected 'National City, CA.'
5. With 'Go To' highlighted on the city information page, press
switches to the Map Page. A magenta line shows the auto-route following roads from your current
location to your 'Go To' destination. If desired, press
6. Press to return to the Map Page. Press
QUIT
the position marker (triangle) as the unit simulates navigation. If desired, press
the simulated navigation on the other main pages.
Continue to use the Simulator to practice navigation as needed. When you are ready to navigate on
your own, don't forget to turn the Simulator off before you start.
To turn off the Simulator:
1. Turn the unit off by pressing and holding the red
2. Turn the unit back on by pressing and holding the red
Mode.
TIP: You can activate and deactivate the Simulator through the Setup Tab of the Main Menu or
by pressing MENU while on the GPS Tab of the Main Menu.
.
ENTER/MARK
ENTER/MARK
ENTER/MARK
or
IN OUT
to adjust the zoom level. Observe the movement of
IN
key.
POWER
POWER
. For our example, we
. The GPSMAP 296
to adjust the zoom level.
or to view
PAGE QUIT
key. The unit powers on in Normal
Getting Started
Simulated Basic Navigation
Simulated navigation displayed on the Map Page
( Automotive Mode)
Simulated Current Route Page ( Automotive Mode)
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