GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 3BASIC OPERATION > U SING SIMULATOR MODEUsing Simulator ModeSimulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors orpractice. You can perform any of the functions discussed inthe following pages in Simulator Mode. Keep in mind that theGPSMAP 292/298 does not track satellites in Simulator Mode,and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. All thewaypoint and route planning completed in Simulator Mode isretained in memory for future use.WARNING: Do not attempt to navigate using SimulatorMode. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPSreceiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shownare only simulations and do not represent the strength of actualsatellite signals.To place the GPSMAP 292/298 in Simulator Mode:1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu.Press up or down on the ROCKER until the GPS tab ishighlighted, and then press ADJ/MENU once.2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Start Simulator, and pressENTER.3. Press QUIT to confirm the Running Simulator messagethat appears at the bottom of the screen. If the status baris turned on, “Simulating” appears at the top of each of themain pages.4. To turn off the Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, andselect Stop Simulator.
