10
Getting Started
Simulated Basic Navigation
To show simulated navigation in Marine Mode, press
UP on the ARROW KEYPAD on the Compass Page to
set a simulated speed.
Simulated navigation displayed on the Map Page
( Marine Mode)
Simulating Navigation
The main purpose of using a GPS receiver is for navigating to a known position. To get a feel for
navigating with the GPSMAP 276C, it is a good idea to practice navigation in Simulator Mode. The fol-
lowing is a basic exercise for fi nding and navigating to a destination in Marine Mode. For this simulation
we have set our location to the San Diego coast.
To fi nd a marine destination:
1. Be sure the GPSMAP 276C is set to Simulator Mode (see “Activating the Simulator Mode” on the
previous page).
2. Press the
FIND key.
3. Highlight ‘Tide Stations’ and press
ENTER/MARK.
4. Use the
ARROW KEYPAD to select a nearby Tide Station and press ENTER/MARK. For our example,
we selected ‘Point Loma’.
5. With ‘Go To’ highlighted on the Tide Station Information Page, press
ENTER/MARK.
To simulate navigation to the destination in Marine Mode:
1. Follow the steps above to fi nd a destination tide station. The GPSMAP 276C switches to the Map
Page. A magenta line shows the direct route from your current location to your ‘Go To’ destination. If
desired, press IN or OUT to adjust the zoom level.
2. Press the
PAGE key twice to display the Compass Page.
3. Press UP on the
ARROW KEYPAD to increase the speed to 40 kt. (which is the desired speed setting).
4. Press
QUIT to return to the Map Page. Press IN to adjust the zoom level. Observe the movement of
the position marker (triangle) as the unit simulates navigation. If desired, press PAGE or QUIT to view
the simulated navigation on the other main pages.
Now we will simulate navigation in the Automotive Mode. To switch between Marine and Automo-
tive Mode, press and hold the PAGE key. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select ‘Automotive’ and press
ENTER/MARK.
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