Simulated Basic Navigation; Activating Simulator Mode; Entering A New Location - Garmin GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual

Simulated Basic Navigation

To help you get to know your GPSMAP 276C, you can use the unit
in Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is also helpful for practicing
with the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available. All
waypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained in
memory for future use. The following section describes how to use
simulator mode and walks you through some basic navigation using
the simulator.

Activating Simulator Mode

You can activate Simulator Mode from the Setup tab or the GPS tab
of the Main Menu.
Setup tab of Main Menu
GPSMAP 276C Owner's Manual
To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the GPS tab:
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu.
2. Highlight GPS from the vertical menu.
3. Press MENU to open the GPS tab options menu.
4. Highlight Start Simulator and press ENTER.

Entering a New Location

From the GPS options menu you can also enter a New Location to
simulate from.
To enter a New Location using the map:
1. Press MENU twice and highlight GPS from the vertical menu.
2. Press MENU to open the options menu.
3. Highlight New Location and press ENTER.
4. Highlight Use Map and press ENTER.
5. Use the Rocker key to move the panning arrow to the
System tab
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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 displayed are only simulations
and do not represent the strength of actual satellite signals.
desired location on the map and press ENTER.
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