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Question posted by Anonymous-48412 on January 14th, 2012

Turning Off Gps Simulator

I bought a garmin 40LM but the gps simulator will not shut off.

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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on January 16th, 2012 1:23 AM
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You have to be in range of a signal when attempting to shut GPS Simulator off (thus reverting to receiving a GPS signal).  Select Settings, then System, then GPS Simulator, then Off.  It may take a little while to acquire the signal and switch modes.

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 2

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 3

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Important Safety and Product Information - Page 4

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Owner's Manual - Page 2

...is subject to change or improve its subsidiaries, registered in the content without notice. Garmin reserves the right to make changes in the USA and other countries. or its... products and to change without obligation to notify any person or organization of Garmin. Go to be used without the express prior written consent of such changes or improvements....
Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 6

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

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Owner's Manual - Page 13

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Owner's Manual - Page 19

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Owner's Manual - Page 20

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Owner's Manual - Page 22

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Owner's Manual - Page 26

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Owner's Manual - Page 27

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Owner's Manual - Page 29

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Owner's Manual - Page 30

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