Gps Simulator - Lowrance GlobalMap 5150C Operation Instructions Manual

GPS Simulator

The GPS simulator lets you use the unit as if you were outdoors navigat-
ing somewhere. It's a great way to practice using your unit. You can set
the starting location by entering latitude/longitude (Starting Position) or
from a stored waypoint, map place or POI location (
mand). You can steer your position and change speed on the map by us-
ing the arrow keys (
and speed in the dialog boxes provided on the simulator menu screen.
To get to the GPS Simulator:
1. Press
MENU
2. Highlight
S
pears.
Simulators highlighted on System Setup menu (left). GPS Simulator
3. Highlight
GPS S
off (uncheck) the GPS Simulator. Press
map display.
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
at or near the beginning of your trail/route. Enter an approxi-
P
OSITION
mate (shown in compass degrees) that will point you toward the
T
RACK
start of the trail/route.
2. Set to zero. Select
S
PEED
which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page.
S
TEER WITH
| , highlight
MENU
and press
IMULATORS
on selected on Simulators menu (right).
O
IMULATOR
command) or by setting the track
A
RROWS
S S
YSTEM ETUP
. The GPS Simulator Menu ap-
ENT
and press
ENT
N
EXIT
S A
TEER WITH RROWS
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C
HOOSE
and press
ENT
to turn on (check) or turn
repeatedly to return to the
command and press
com-
S
TART
.
S
TARTING
,
ENT