GPSMAP 292/298 Owner’s Manual 3
BASIC OPERATION > USING SIMULATOR MODE
Using Simulator Mode
Simulator Mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or
practice. You can perform any of the functions discussed in
the following pages in Simulator Mode. Keep in mind that the
GPSMAP 292/298 does not track satellites in Simulator Mode,
and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. All the
waypoint and route planning completed in Simulator Mode is
retained in memory for future use.
WARNING: Do not attempt to navigate using Simulator
Mode. When the unit is set to Simulator Mode, the GPS
receiver is turned off. Any satellite signal strength bars shown
are only simulations and do not represent the strength of actual
satellite 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 is
highlighted, and then press ADJ/MENU once.
2. Use the ROCKER to highlight Start Simulator, and press
ENTER.
3. Press QUIT to confirm the Running Simulator message
that appears at the bottom of the screen. If the status bar
is turned on, “Simulating” appears at the top of each of the
main pages.
4. To turn off the Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, and
select Stop Simulator.
