Garmin GPS 12CX - Manual (Page 53)

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Navigation Simulator
The GPS 12CX’s simulator mode lets you practice
all aspects of its operation without active satellite ac-
quisition. 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 Setup Menu Page, highlight ‘SYSTEM’, and
press ENTER .
2. Highlight the ‘MODE’ field, and press ENTER .
3. Select ‘Simulator?’, 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,
entering the desired value, and pressing
ENTER . You
may also enter a new position if you desire (from the
Position Page).
R E F E R E N C E
Navigation
Simulator
The GPS 12CX does not track satellites in
simulator mode. Never attempt to use the
simulator mode for actual navigation.
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