GPSMAP 392/398/492/498 Owner’s Manual 3
BASIC OPERATION > SIMULATOR MODE
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 392/398/492/498 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 392/398/492/498 in Simulator
Mode:
1. Press and hold ADJ/MENU to show the Main Menu. Use
the ROCKER to highlight the GPS tab, 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 Simulator Mode, press ADJ/MENU, and select
Stop Simulator.
