A Page display can show a limited number of data boxes. You can not turn them off or add more data boxes.

GPS Simulator

The GPS simulator lets you use the unit as if you were outdoors navigating somewhere. It's a great way to practice using your unit. You can set the starting location by entering latitude/longitude (Starting Position) or from a stored waypoint, map place or POI location (CHOOSE START command). You can steer your position and change speed on the map by using the arrow keys (STEER WITH ARROWS command) or by setting the track and speed in the dialog boxes provided on the simulator menu screen.

To get to the GPS Simulator:

1.Press MENUMENU↓ to GPS SETUPENT.

2.Press ↓ to GPS SIMULATORENT. The GPS Simulator Menu appears.

GPS Setup Menu (left); GPS Simulator menu (right).

Choose the desired settings, then turn the simulator on by highlighting the GPS SIMULATOR ON box and pressing ENT key. Press EXITEXITEXIT to close this menu. A message and tone appear periodically, warning you that the simulator is on. To turn the simulator off, repeat the above steps or turn the unit off.

While in simulator mode, you can press EXIT to clear the steering and speed boxes from the screen while continuing the simulation. This will allow you to use the map cursor during a simulation. To turn steering and speed boxes back on again, return to the GPS Simulator menu, select the STEER WITH ARROWS command, press ENT. Press EXIT to return to the previous page.

Simulating Trail or Route Navigation

In Simulator mode, your unit can automatically follow a trail or route without manual steering if you use these steps:

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Lowrance electronic LCX-20C manual To get to the GPS Simulator, Simulating Trail or Route Navigation