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The GPS 45’s simulator mode lets you practice
all aspects of its operation without active satellite
acquisition. You can also plan and practice trips,
enter new waypoints and routes and save them for
use during normal operation.
The simulator mode is activated from the Menu
Page, with vessel speed and heading controlled
from the Position or Navigation Pages. To activate
the simulator mode:
1. From the Menu Page, highlight the ‘mode’ field
and press the
E
key.
2. Use the
U
or
D
keys to scroll through and
select the simulator mode.
3. Press the
E
key to confirm simulator mode.
4. Press
P
to return to the Menu Page.
Once the simulator mode has been activated,
use the Position or Navigation Page to set your
speed and track. You may also enter a new posi-
tion if you desire (only from the Position Page). To
enter track, speed and position:
1. Highlight the ‘track’ field and press the
E
key.
2. Enter a track heading and press
E
.
1. Highlight the ‘speed’ field and press
E
.
2. Enter a speed and press
E
.
1. Highlight the ‘position’ field and press
E
.
2. Enter a position and press the
E
key.
The GPS 45 does not track satellites in simulator
mode. Although you can create and save way-
points and routes while using the simulator mode,
never attempt to use the simulator mode for
actual navigation. The GPS 45 will always power
up in the last selected satellite mode.
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Reference
Simulator
Mode
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