Garmin GPS 120XL - Manual (Page 58)

Navigation Simulator
The GPS 120XL’s simulator mode lets you practice
all aspects of its operation without active satellite acqui-
sition. You can also plan and practice trips, enter new
waypoints and routes, and save them for use during
normal operation. The simulator is activated from the
system setup page, with speed and heading controlled
from the Position, Compass or Highway Pages.
To activate the simulator:
1. Highlight ‘SYSTEM SETUP’ and press
F
.
2. Highlight the ‘MODE’ field and press F .
3. Use U or D to select the simulator mode and press
F .
4. Press
F
to return to the Menu Page.
Once the simulator mode has been activated, use
the Position, Compass or Highway Page to set your
speed and track. You may also enter a new position if
you desire (only from the Position Page).
To enter track, speed and position:
1. Highlight the ‘TRACK’ field and press the F key.
2. Enter a track heading and press
F
.
3. Highlight the ‘SPEED’ field and press
F
.
4. Enter a speed and press F .
5. Highlight the ‘POSITION’ field (Position Page only) and
press
F
.
6. Enter a position and press the F key.
The GPS 120XL does not track satellites in sim-
ulator mode. Although you can create and save
waypoints and routes while using the simulator
mode, never attempt to use the simulator mode
for actual navigation.
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Select the simulator mode
from the operation mode
choices and press ENTER.
You may return to normal
operation by changing the
operation mode or by turn-
ing the unit off.
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