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GPSMAP 188/188C Sounder Owner’s Manual 3
BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE
Simulator Mode
Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or
practice. Any of the functions discussed in the following pages
can be performed in Simulator Mode. While in Simulator Mode, a
“Running Simulator” message appears after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Keep in mind that the GPSMAP 188/188C Sounder does not
track satellites in Simulator Mode, and this mode should never be
used for actual navigation. All the waypoint and route planning
completed in Simulator Mode is retained in memory for future use.
NOTE: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode.
When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver is
turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars displayed are only
simulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellite
signals.
To place the GPSMAP 188/188C Sounder in
Simulator Mode:
1. Press MENU twice to display the Main Menu. Press up or
down on the ROCKER until the GPS tab is highlighted, and
press MENU once.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Start Simulator, and press
ENTER. Choose No to the retail demonstration, and press
ENTER.
3. Press ENTER to confirm the Running Simulator message
that appears at the bottom of the display. “Simulating”
appears at the top of each of the Main pages.
4. To turn off the Simulator Mode, press MENU and select
Stop Simulator.