Eagle Electronics Mapping GPS Receiver, 640c manual Initialize GPS, Map Auto Zoom

mate TRACK (shown in compass degrees) that will point you toward the start of the trail/route.

2.Set SPEED to zero. Select STEER WITH ARROWS command and press ENT, which turns on the simulator and returns you to the Map Page.

3.Begin navigating along the trail/route. (If you are close enough to the first waypoint, the arrival alarm will usually go off as soon as naviga-

tion begins. Press EXIT to clear the alarm.) When navigation starts, press ↑ to increase speed to the desired setting.

4.Press EXIT to turn off the steering and speed boxes. The unit will now automatically steer along the trail or route. When you arrive at your destination, cancel navigation.

Tip:

You can pick any spot on the map to begin a simulation by using the Initialize GPS command. It allows you to move the position ar- row to any location on the map. The command is detailed below.

Initialize GPS

In simulator mode, the Initialize GPS command makes the unit operate as if it is sitting someplace other than its actual location. So you and your unit could be located in Kansas City, but practice navigating in the ocean off Islamorada, Florida.

NOTE:

Remember: if you want to run a simulation in a place other than your current location, you first must Initialize the GPS, then turn on the GPS Simulator.

1.Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS SETUPENTENT.

2.A message appears, telling you to move the cursor near the desired location and press ENT. When the message automatically clears, follow the message instructions.

3.In a moment, your present position marker arrow appears on the map in the location you selected with the cursor. The unit will consider that spot as its last known position until changed by either a live satel- lite lock-on or a new simulator location.

Map Auto Zoom

This receiver has an auto zoom feature that eliminates a lot of the but- ton pushing common with other brands of GPS receivers. It works in conjunction with the navigation features.

Start navigating to a waypoint. Then, with the auto zoom mode on, the unit zooms out until the entire course shows, from the present position

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