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The GPS III+ is a powerful navigation system providing detailed mapping informa-
tion in a convenient, compact package. This simulator tour is designed to show you the
basic features of your new GPS III+ during a simulated trip. The simulator tour assumes
that the receiver has been properly initialized as outlined in the Getting Started section
of this manual, and that you have not changed any of the factory default settings. If you
have changed any settings (position formats, units of measure, etc.), the descriptions
and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration.
Once you’re familiar with the primary functions of the GPS III+, you’ll be ready
to use your new receiver on a real trip to a destination of your choice. The Reference
section of this manual may be consulted for any additional questions you may have,
or to learn about the more advanced features of the GPS III+. For now, let’s get
started on the Simulator Tour!
If the GPS III+ is currently off, we’ll need to start by turning it on.
To turn the GPS III+ on, press and hold the red power key.
The Welcome Page will be displayed while the unit conducts a self test. Once
testing is complete, the Welcome Page is replaced by a warning page, then by the
Satellite Status Page. Since we’ll be using the simulator mode, we don’t need to wait
for the receiver to acquire satellites.
WARNING: Keep in mind that the GPS III+ does not track satellites in simulator
mode and should never be used for actual navigation. The GPS III+ cannot be turned
on in simulator mode. If you forget to change back to normal operation before
shutting the receiver off, it will automatically return to normal mode the next time
you use the receiver.
The Welcome Page is displayed
when the GPS III+ is first turned
on. After a brief self-test, it is
replaced by a warning page for
about 10 seconds. To acknowl-
edge this page, press ENTER.
The Satellite Status Page
appears next. For simulator
mode operations, there’s no
need to wait for the GPS III+
to acquire satellites.
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SIMULATOR TOUR
Selecting Simulator Mode
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