4 GPSMAP 5000 Series Owner’s Manual
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To insert the SD card, open the access door and press it in until it clicks.
GPSMAP 5008 or 5208
To remove the SD card, press in on the card. The card pops out.
Restoring Factory Settings
You can restore your unit to the original factory settings.
CAUTION: This procedure deletes any information you have entered.
To restore factory settings:
1. From the Home screen, touch Congure > System > System Information > Factory
Settings > Reset.
2. Touch OK to restore all factory settings or touch Cancel.
Viewing System Information
You can view your unit’s software version, basemap (built-in map) version, unit ID number, and
your XM WX weather radio ID (if available). You may need this information to update the system
software or purchase additional map data information.
From the Home screen, touch Congure > System > System Information.
Using the Simulator Mode
Simulator mode turns the GPS receiver off for use indoors or for practice. The unit does not track
satellites in simulator mode.
CAUTION: Do not try to navigate using simulator mode because the GPS receiver is turned off.
Any satellite signal strength bars shown are only simulations and do not represent the strength of
actual satellite signals.
To turn on Simulator Mode
1. From the Home screen touch Congure > System > Simulator.
2. Touch On to turn the simulator mode on. Touch Setup to set speed, track control, position,
simulator time, and simulator date.
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