Garmin GPS 45 Owner's Manual & Reference

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The GPS 45’s simulator mode lets you practiceall aspects of its operation without active satelliteacquisition. You can also plan and practice trips,enter new waypoints and routes and save them foruse during normal operation.The simulator mode is activated from the MenuPage, with vessel speed and heading controlledfrom the Position or Navigation Pages. To activatethe simulator mode:1. From the Menu Page, highlight the ‘mode’ fieldand press the E key.2. Use the U or D keys to scroll through andselect the simulator mode.3. Press the E key to confirm simulator mode.4. Press P to return to the Menu Page.Once the simulator mode has been activated,use the Position or Navigation Page to set yourspeed and track. You may also enter a new posi-tion if you desire (only from the Position Page). Toenter track, speed and position:1. Highlight the ‘track’ field and press the E key.2. Enter a track heading and press E.1. Highlight the ‘speed’ field and press E.2. Enter a speed and press E.1. Highlight the ‘position’ field and press E.2. Enter a position and press the E key.The GPS 45 does not track satellites in simulatormode. Although you can create and save way-points and routes while using the simulator mode,never attempt to use the simulator mode foractual navigation. The GPS 45 will always powerup in the last selected satellite mode.46ReferenceSimulatorMode⌃