Garmin GPSMAP 2008 Owner's Manual

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4 GPSMAP ® 2008/2108 Owner’s ManualgeTTing sTarTed—Press to return to the Home screen.— Press to access additional settings andconfiguration options; press to return to theprevious screen when indicated.Acquiring GPS Satellite SignalsWhen you turn on the unit, the GPS receiver mustcollect satellite data and establish its current location.If the unit cannot establish a location, the InitializePosition screen appears.When the unit acquires satellite signals, the signalstrength bars at the top of the Home screen are green. When the unit loses satellite signals, the greenbars disappear .For more information about GPS, visit the GarminWeb site atwww.garmin.com/aboutGPS.Using Simulator ModeSimulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off foruse indoors or for practice. The unit does not tracksatellites in Simulator Mode.CAuTION: Do not try to navigate usingSimulator Mode because the GPS receiver isturned off. Any satellite signal strength barsshown are only simulations and do not representthe strength of actual satellite signals.To turn on Simulator Mode1. From the Home screen select Configure >System > Simulator.2. Select Setup to set speed, track control, andposition.