Garmin GPS 50 GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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4.2 OPERATING MODE
Mode Select
Speed
OPERATING MODE PAGE
The GPS 50 provides you with the capability to select from three modes
which will allow you to operate your unit in the manner which best suits your
needs.
To select the operating mode...
· With the cursor under the mode select field, press MORE until the
desired operating mode is displayed (Normal, Battery Saver, or
Simulator mode as described in Section 2.7).
· Press ENT. The GPS 50 will now transition to the selected operating
mode. (NOTE: Changing modes will cause a momentary interruption
in navigation while the GPS 50 acquires satellites and recomputes
navigation information.)
To enter simulation speed...
· With the cursor under the ground speed field, enter your desired
speed. The GPS 50 will now simulate a moving craft and compute
navigation information using the speed.
4.3 USER SELECTABLE ALARMS
Alarm Select
Alarm Distance
ALARM PAGE
The Alarm Page features three alarms: anchor drag, arrival, and CDI.