Manual

Section 5

Basic GPS

Using the

Simulator

GPS Overview

For an overview of the NavTalk Pilot GPS function,

refer to Section 1 of this manual.

Using the GPS Simulator Program

The Simulator is designed to introduce you to the

application of the NavTalk Pilot basic GPS features using a

simulated trip. The simulator tour assumes that the receiver

has been properly initialized as explained in this section,

and that you have not changed any of the factory default

settings. If you have changed any settings (position formats,

units of measure, etc.) the descriptions and pictures in this

section may not match your configuration.

Keep in mind that the receiver

does not actually track satellites when in the

simulator mode and therefore should never

be used for actual navigation. The receiver

cannot be turned on with the simulator

mode active. If you forget to return it to

normal operation before turning the unit off,

it will automatically return to normal

operation the next time you use it. However,

if you switch from simulated navigation to

the cellular phone mode and then back to

GPS mode, the unit will remain in the

simulated navigation mode.

Initializing the GPS Receiver

Before you can use the GPS Receiver it must be

initialized (given an opportunity to determine where it is

located on the globe). To initialize the NavTalk Pilot, take

the unit outside and find an open area where the antenna

has a clear view of the sky. Hold the unit at a comfortable

height with the internal GPS antenna parallel to the ground.

Since basic operation involves getting acquainted with

the GPS receiver, switch to the Satellite Status Page. If the

Cellular Status Page appears first press the GPS/PHONE key.