11
Getting Started
Simulated Basic Navigation
Simulated navigation displayed on the Map Page
( Automotive Mode)
Simulated Current Route Page ( Automotive Mode)
To fi nd a land destination:
1. Be sure the GPSMAP 276C is set to Simulator Mode (see “Activating the Simulator Mode”).
2. Press the
FIND key.
3. Highlight ‘Cities’ and press
ENTER/MARK.
4. Use the
ARROW KEYPAD to select a nearby city and press ENTER/MARK. For our example, we
selected ‘National City, CA’.
5. With ‘Go To’ highlighted on the city information page, press
ENTER/MARK.
To simulate navigation to the destination in Automotive Mode:
1. Follow the steps above to fi nd a destination city. The GPSMAP 276C switches to the Map Page. A
magenta line shows the auto route from your current location to your ‘Go To’ destination. If desired,
press IN or OUT to adjust the zoom level.
2. 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.
Continue to use the Simulator to practice navigation as needed. When you are ready to navigate on
your own, don’t forget to turn the Simulator off before you start.
To turn off the Simulator:
1. Turn the unit off by pressing and holding the red POWER key.
2. Turn the unit back on by pressing and holding the red
POWER key. The unit powers on in Normal
Mode.
NOTE:
You can activate and deactivate the Simulator through the Setup Tab of the Main Menu
or by pressing
MENU
while on the GPS Tab of the Main Menu.
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