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1.5 OPERATIONAL MODES
While using your GPS 95, you may select from one of four operational
modes: Normal or Battery Saver modes for actual navigation, Simulator
mode for practicing/trip planning, or AutoLocate™ mode to determine your
new position when travelling several hundred miles between uses. In Normal
and Battery Saver modes, typical time to first fix is less than 2.5 minutes. (If
you have used your unit within the hour, it may take as little as 15 seconds.)
In Simulator mode the GPS 95 will not acquire satellites, but will display a
position based on the last known location or any other position that you
designate.
Normal mode offers continuous navigation updates and should be selected
when the GPS 95 will be used in a high dynamics environment (i.e., frequent
speed and heading changes). The GPS 95 will typically operate over three
hours using the AA battery pack, or over five hours using the optional NiCad
battery pack.
Battery Saver mode, suitable for most applications, offers position updates
that adapt to your needs while extending battery life. The GPS 95 will
typically operate over four hours using the AA battery pack, or over eight
hours using the optional NiCad battery pack.
Simulator mode allows you to simulate the operation of the GPS 95 while
at home or in your office. The simulator mode can be selected while learning
to use your GPS 95 and is ideal for planning routes and entering waypoints.
Keep in mind that the GPS 95 is not tracking satellites in the simulator mode.
YOU SHOULD NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE SIMULATOR MODE FOR
ACTUAL NAVIGATION.
AutoLocate™ mode is used when the GPS 95 has been moved more than
one thousand miles from its last known position. This mode forces the
receiver to search for a new set of satellites and compute your new position.
Once a new position is obtained, the GPS 95 will automatically revert to
whichever mode you previously used, Normal or Battery Saver.
NOTE: In lieu of selecting AutoLocate mode, you may enter a more accurate
initial position directly on the Present Position Page to speed up the
acquisition process in Normal or Battery Saver modes. (Section 5.4 provides
more information on the Present Position Page.)