Using simulator mode – Garmin GPSMAP 3005C User Manual

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Using Simulator Mode

Simulator Mode is great for practicing with the unit if you are indoors where

satellite signals are not available. When the GPSMAP 3005C is in Simulator

Mode, the GPS receiver is turned off. The unit cannot be used for actual

navigation.

NOTE: Do not try to navigate in Simulator Mode. While in Simulator Mode,

the GPS receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength indicators shown

are only simulations and do not indicate the strength of actual satellite signals.

To turn on Simulator Mode:

1. Press and hold

ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu.

2. Press up or down on the

ROCKER to highlight the System tab.

3. Press right on the

ROCKER to highlight the General sub tab.

4. Highlight the

System Mode field, and press ENTER.

5. Highlight

Simulator, and press ENTER.

When Simulator Mode is active, the message “Simulating Operation” appears in

the status bar at the top of each page.

To set up Simulator Mode:

Highlight the

Setup button, and press ENTER. The Simulator Setup

window appears. The following options are available:
• Current Time/Date—enter a simulated date and time.
• Speed—enter a simulated speed.
• Track Control—select track control. Auto Track steers to the current

navigation point;

User Track allows you to enter a heading in the

Track field.

• Track—enter a simulated heading.

Use the Set Position button to set your location while in Simulator Mode.
You can also control the speed and track from the Compass or 3D Highway Page.

Press up or down on the ROCKER to increase or decrease the speed; press left or

right to change the heading.

To turn off Simulator Mode:

1. Press and hold

ADJ/MENU to open the Main Menu.

2. Press up or down on the

ROCKER to highlight the System tab.

3. Press right on the

ROCKER to highlight the General sub tab.

4. Highlight the

System Mode field, and press ENTER.

5. Highlight

Normal, and press ENTER.

When Normal Mode is active, the message “Normal” appears in the status bar at

the top of each page.

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