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Reference
‘General’ File Tab
‘General’ File Tab
‘General’ File Tab
(see top left picture)
Simulator -
Allows you to operate the StreetPilot indoors to plan trips and find locations when the
unit is unable to receive GPS satellite signals. Can be set to
Off
or
On
. The Simulator Mode is
especially useful if you are indoors and wish to try the StreetPilot features. For more information on
the Simulator Mode, refer to page 8.
Night Mode -
Night Mode alters the display colors for more comfortable viewing in dim ambient
conditions. Can be set to
Off
,
On
, or
Auto
. Auto mode activates the Night Mode feature between
sunset and sunrise using the GPS clock for the current day of the year.
Battery Type -
Used to designate the type of batteries currently being used to power the StreetPilot:
Alkaline
or
NiCad
(Nickel Cadmium). This setting enables more accurate readings from the battery
gauge on the Dashboard Page (see page 27).
Beeper -
Allows you to determine when the internal beeper sounds:
Key and Message
,
Message
Only
, or
None
. The beep confirms that a button has been pressed or indicates a message.
Distance Units -
Allows you to select the desired units of measure for distance in
Miles
or
Kilometers
.
If you select
Miles
, the speed will be shown in Miles per Hour and the elevation will be shown in feet.