Simulator ModeTo help you get to know your GPSMAP 276C, you can use theunit in Simulator Mode. Simulator Mode is helpful for practicingwith the unit indoors or when no satellite signals are available. Allwaypoints and routes created in Simulator Mode are retained inmemory for future use.WARNING: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator Mode.When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS receiver isturned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown are onlysimulations and do not represent the strength of actual satellitesignals.Starting Simulator ModeYou can start Simulator Mode from the Setup tab or the GPS tab onthe Main Menu.To put the unit into Simulator Mode using the GPS tab:1. Press MENU twice to open the Main Menu.2. Highlight the GPS tab.3. Press MENU to open the GPS tab options menu.4. Highlight Start Simulator, and press ENTER.GPS tabStarting Simulator Mode from the GPS tabEntering a New LocationUse the GPS options menu to enter a new location to simulate from.To enter a New Location using the map:1. Press MENU twice, and then highlight the GPS tab.2. Press MENU to open the options menu.3. Highlight New Location, and press ENTER.4. Highlight Use Map, and press ENTER.5. Use the ROCKER to move the panning arrow to the locationyou want on the map, and press ENTER.GPSMAP 276C Owner’s Manual 11GETTING STARTED > SIMULATOR MODE
