Garmin GPSMAP 175 - Manual (Page 14)

A. To start the simulator, confirm the simulator
warning. Simulator mode should never be used for
actual navigation.
B. Whenever Simulator
mode is activated, a
‘Setup Simulator?’ and
an ‘Exit Simulator?’
option will appear on
the options page.
GETTING STARTED
Status Page/Simulator Mode
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The GPSMAP 175’s status page provides a visual reference of satellite
acquisition and receiver status, with a signal strength bar graph and a satellite
sky view in the center of the page. Each page of the GPSMAP 175’s system also
features an options page, which gives you access to other functions and
features that relate to the specific page you are viewing. To get a feel for how
the options pages work, lets put the GPSMAP 175 into simulator mode.
To place the GPSMAP 175 in simulator mode:
1. From the status page, press the O key. The options page will appear,
displaying a menu of options and functions for the status page.
2. Use the UP or DOWN arrow of the R keypad to highlight the ‘Start
Simulator?’ option and press T.
3. Press the T key to confirm the simulator warning.
Once the simulator has been started, the status field at the top of the page
will display a ‘Simulating Navigation’ status, and you’re ready to continue the
rest of the tour. Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 175 does not track satellites
in simulator mode, and should never be used for actual navigation. However,
all the waypoint and route planning done in simulator mode is retained in
memory and can be used during normal operation.
Status Field
Horizontal Accuracy
Satellite
Sky View
Signal Strength
Indicators
Status Bar
Dilution of Precision
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