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Reset

: Allows you to reset user data and settings (

Resetting 

Data and Settings

, page 15

).

About

: Displays device information, such as the unit ID, 

software version, regulatory information, and license 

agreement (

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance 

Information

, page 17

).

Waypoints

: Allows you to enter a custom prefix for 

automatically named waypoints.

System Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

System

.

Satellite

: Sets the satellite system options (

Satellite Settings

page 13

).

Text Language

: Sets the text language on the device.

NOTE: 

Changing the text language does not change the 

language of user-entered data or map data, such as street 

names.

Interface

: Sets the format of the serial interface (

Serial Interface 

Settings

, page 13

).

RINEX Logging

: Enables the device to write Receiver 

Independent Exchange Format (RINEX) data to a system file. 

RINEX is a data interchange format for raw satellite 

navigation system data.

Satellite Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

System

 > 

Satellite

.

Satellite System

: Sets the satellite system to GPS or Demo 

Mode (GPS off).

WAAS/EGNOS

: Enables the system to use Wide Area 

Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation 

Overlay Service (WAAS/EGNOS) data.

GPS and Other Satellite Systems

The default satellite system setting is GPS. The GPS + 

GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO options offer increased 

performance in challenging environments and faster position 

acquisition. Using GPS and another satellite together can 

reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.

Serial Interface Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

System

 > 

Interface

.

Garmin Spanner

: Allows you to use the device USB port with 

most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a 

virtual serial port.

Garmin Serial

: Sets the device to use a Garmin proprietary 

format to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a 

computer.

Text Out

: Provides simple ASCII text output of location and 

velocity information.

MTP

: Sets the device to use Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) to 

access the file system on the device instead of mass storage 

mode.

Display Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

Display

.

Backlight Timeout

: Adjusts the length of time before the 

backlight turns off.

Battery Save

: Saves the battery power and prolongs the battery 

life by turning off the screen when the backlight times out.

Appearance

: Changes the appearance of the display 

background and selection highlight (

Changing the Color 

Mode

, page 13

).

Screen Capture

: Allows you to save the image on the device 

screen.

Review Text Size

: Changes the size of the text on the screen.

Changing the Color Mode

1

Select 

Setup

 > 

Display

 > 

Appearance

.

2

Select an option:
• To allow the device to display day or night colors 

automatically based on the time of day, select 

Mode

 > 

Auto

.

• To use a light background, select 

Mode

 > 

Day

.

• To use a dark background, select 

Mode

 > 

Night

.

• To customize the color scheme for daytime, select 

Day 

Color

.

• To customize the color scheme for nighttime, select 

Night 

Color

.

Bluetooth Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

Bluetooth

.

Status

: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology, and shows 

current connection status.

Notifications

: Shows or hides smartphone notifications.

Forget Phone

: Removes the connected device from the list of 

paired devices. This option is available only after a device is 

paired.

Wi

Fi Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

Wi-Fi

.

Wi-Fi

: Enables wireless technology.

Add Network

: Allows you to scan for and connect to a wireless 

network.

Routing Settings

The available routing settings vary based on the activity 

selected.
Select 

Setup

 > 

Routing

.

Activity

: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculates 

routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.

Calculation Method

: Sets the method used to calculate your 

route.

Lock On Road

: Locks the blue triangle, which represents your 

position on the map, onto the nearest road. This is most 

useful when driving or navigating on roads.

Off Route Recalculation

: Sets recalculation preferences when 

navigating away from an active route.

Avoidance Setup

: Sets the types of roads, terrain, and 

transportation methods to avoid while navigating.

Route Transitions

: Sets how the device routes from one point 

on the route to the next. This setting is available only for 

some activities. The Distance option routes you to the next 

point on the route when you are within a specified distance of 

your current point.

Setting the Device Tones

You can customize tones for messages, keys, turn warnings, 

and alarms.

1

Select 

Setup

 > 

Tones

 > 

Tones

 > 

On

.

2

Select a tone for each audible type.

Geocaching Settings

Select 

Setup

 > 

Geocaching

.

Geocaching Live

: Allows you to remove live geocache data 

from your device and remove your device registration from 

geocaching.com (

Removing Live Geocache Data from the 

Device

, page 11

Removing Your Device Registration From 

Geocaching.com

, page 11

).

Geocache Style

: Sets the device to display the geocache list 

using names or codes.

chirp™ Searching

: Allows the device to search for a geocache 

containing a chirp accessory (

Enabling chirp Searching

page 11

).

Customizing the Device

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Summary of Contents for 010-02236-02

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 86 Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...e USA and other countries chirp Connect IQ Garmin Connect Garmin Explore Garmin Express tempe and Xero are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the exp...

Page 3: ...IQ Features 6 Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer 6 Viewing Connect IQ Widgets 6 Controlling and Viewing Compatible Marine Devices 7 Garmin Explore 7 Navigation 7 Navigating to a Dest...

Page 4: ...quence 14 Position Format Settings 14 Changing the Units of Measure 14 Time Settings 15 Profiles 15 Creating a Custom Profile 15 Editing a Profile Name 15 Deleting a Profile 15 Resetting Data and Sett...

Page 5: ...Computer pages MENU Select to open the options menu for the page that is currently open Select twice to open the main menu from any page PAGE Select to scroll through the main pages Select or to sele...

Page 6: ...com Preset messages have predefined text and recipients 1 From the Messages page select Send Preset 2 Choose a preset message and press ENTER 3 Press ENTER to send the message Sending a Text Message...

Page 7: ...ate emergency responders of your situation You can communicate with the rescue coordination center during your emergency while you wait for help to arrive You should only use the SOS function in a rea...

Page 8: ...ur location Guidance Text Sets when the guidance text is shown on the map Advanced Setup Enables you to open advanced map settings Advanced Map Settings page 4 Advanced Map Settings From the map selec...

Page 9: ...f customizable data fields TIP You can use the arrow keys to scroll through the pages Remove Page Removes an additional page of customizable data fields More Data Adds additional data fields to the tr...

Page 10: ...s require a compatible smartphone to be paired with the GPSMAP 86 device When your phone receives messages it sends notifications to your device Viewing Phone Notifications Before you can view notific...

Page 11: ...ompass and continue moving in that direction to the destination Stopping Navigation Select FIND Stop Navigation Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Waypoints can mark...

Page 12: ...the Map 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select View Map Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select Elevation Plot Editing the Name of a Route 1 S...

Page 13: ...page Select Automotive Mode to show an automotive perspective with the direction of travel at the top Compass When navigating points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving Whe...

Page 14: ...or the imagery file 3 Select Download Geocaches Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates Registering Your Device at G...

Page 15: ...ing select Done To begin navigation to the geocache nearest you select Find Next Closest To enter a comment about looking for the cache or about the cache itself select Edit Comment enter a comment an...

Page 16: ...on Calculates your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature Satellite Setup Sets the satellite system options Satellite Settings page 13 Customizing the Device Customizing the Data Fields You...

Page 17: ...Allows you to save the image on the device screen Review Text Size Changes the size of the text on the screen Changing the Color Mode 1 Select Setup Display Appearance 2 Select an option To allow the...

Page 18: ...ing scheme of paper charts Fishing requires marine maps displays a detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings and simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing Appearance Sets th...

Page 19: ...age Settings 1 Open a page for which you will restore the settings 2 Select MENU Restore Defaults Device Information Product Updates On your computer install Garmin Express www garmin com express On y...

Page 20: ...Wipe it dry After cleaning allow the device to dry completely Data Management NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me Windows NT and Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The handheld de...

Page 21: ...Activity Distance The distance traveled for the current track or activity Alarm Timer The current time of the countdown timer Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated ambient pressure Ascent Average The ave...

Page 22: ...al path of travel You must be navigating for this data to appear Pointer An arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or turn You must be navigating for this data to appear Speed The current...

Page 23: ...evel of fitness A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity Generally heart rate zo...

Page 24: ...asuring distances 4 navigating 4 7 9 orientation 4 9 settings 4 updating 15 zoom 4 marine alarms setup 14 settings 14 measuring distances 4 memory card 16 messages 2 3 deleting 3 navigating 2 microSD...

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