Reference – Garmin GPS II Plus User Manual

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Fig. 83a

Fig 83b

Navigation Simulator

The GPS II

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’s simulator mode lets you practice all aspects of its operation without

active satellite acquisition. You can plan and practice trips, enter new waypoints and
routes, and save them for use during normal operation.

To activate the simulator:

1. From the Menu Page, highlight ‘SYSTEM SETUP’ (Fig. 83a), and press ENTER.

2. Highlight the ‘mode’ field, and press ENTER.

3. Select ‘Simulator?’ (Fig. 83b), and press ENTER.

Once the simulator mode has been activated, use the Position, Compass, or

Highway Page to set your speed and track by highlighting the appropriate field, enter-
ing the desired value, and pressing ENTER. You may also enter a new position if you
desire (from the Position Page).

The GPS II

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does not track satellites in simulator 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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