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Table of Contents

Introduction.....................................................................1

GPSMAP 86s/sc Device Overview............................................. 1
GPSMAP 86i/sci Device Overview ............................................. 1
Keys............................................................................................ 1

Turning On the Device ........................................................... 1
Locking the Keys ....................................................................1
Turning On the Backlight ....................................................... 1
Adjusting the Backlight ...........................................................1

Charging the Device ................................................................... 1
Activating the Device .................................................................. 2
Iridium Satellite Network ............................................................. 2

inReach Features........................................................... 2

Messages................................................................................... 2

Sending a Preset Message .................................................... 2
Sending a Text Message ....................................................... 2
Using Keyboard Shortcuts ..................................................... 2
Replying to a Message .......................................................... 2
Checking for Messages ......................................................... 2
Viewing Message Details ....................................................... 2
Navigating to a Message Location ......................................... 2
Including Location Coordinates in a Message ....................... 3
Deleting Messages ................................................................ 3
Messages Settings .................................................................3

LiveTrack.................................................................................... 3

Starting LiveTrack .................................................................. 3
Stopping LiveTrack ................................................................ 3
Sharing Your MapShare™ Web Page................................... 3
LiveTrack Settings ................................................................. 3

SOS............................................................................................ 3

Initiating an SOS Rescue ....................................................... 3
Sending a Custom SOS Message ......................................... 3
Canceling an SOS Rescue .................................................... 3

Testing the Device.......................................................... 3
Syncing inReach Data.................................................... 3
Using the Main Pages.................................................... 4

Opening the Main Menu ............................................................. 4
Map............................................................................................. 4

Changing the Map Orientation ............................................... 4
Measuring Distance on the Map ............................................ 4
Map Page Settings .................................................................4

Map Settings ..................................................................... 4
Advanced Map Settings .................................................... 4

Compass.....................................................................................4

Using the Compass ................................................................4
Course Pointer ....................................................................... 4
Navigating with Sight 'N Go ................................................... 4
Compass Settings .................................................................. 4

Calibrating the Compass ................................................... 5
Heading Settings ............................................................... 5

Trip Computer............................................................................. 5

Trip Computer Settings .......................................................... 5

Altimeter......................................................................................5

Altimeter Plot Settings............................................................5

Altimeter Settings .............................................................. 5
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter ................................. 5

Connected Features....................................................... 5

Connected Feature Requirements ............................................. 6
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device ..................................... 6
Phone Notifications ..................................................................... 6

Viewing Phone Notifications .................................................. 6
Hiding Notifications ................................................................ 6
Managing Notifications ...........................................................6

Connecting to a Wireless Network ..............................................6
Connect IQ Features.................................................................. 6

Downloading Connect 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 Destination ......................................................... 7

Navigating with the Map .........................................................7
Navigating with the Compass ................................................ 7
Stopping Navigation ............................................................... 7

Waypoints ................................................................................... 7

Creating a Waypoint .............................................................. 7
Navigating to a Waypoint ....................................................... 7
Editing a Waypoint ................................................................. 7
Deleting a Waypoint ............................................................... 7
Waypoint Averaging ............................................................... 7
Projecting a Waypoint ............................................................ 7
Moving a Waypoint on the Map ............................................. 7
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint ...................................... 7
Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm .......................................8
Adding a Waypoint to a Route ............................................... 8
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location .............. 8

Routes ........................................................................................ 8

Creating a Route .................................................................... 8
Navigating a Saved Route ..................................................... 8

Viewing the Active Route .................................................. 8

Editing a Route ...................................................................... 8
Viewing a Route on the Map .................................................. 8
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route .................................... 8
Editing the Name of a Route .................................................. 8
Reversing a Route ................................................................. 8
Deleting a Route .................................................................... 8

Recordings ..................................................................................8

Recording Settings .................................................................8

Advanced Recording Settings ........................................... 8

Viewing the Current Activity ................................................... 9
Navigating Using TracBack® ................................................. 9
Stopping the Current Activity ................................................. 9
Navigating a Saved Activity ................................................... 9
Deleting a Saved Activity ....................................................... 9
Reversing an Activity ............................................................. 9
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity ..................................9

Map............................................................................................. 9

Changing the Map Orientation ............................................... 9

Compass .....................................................................................9

Navigating with Sight 'N Go ................................................... 9

Trip Computer ............................................................................. 9

Main Menu Tools............................................................ 9

BirdsEye Imagery ..................................................................... 10

Downloading BirdsEye Imagery ........................................... 10

Geocaches ................................................................................10

Registering Your Device at Geocaching.com ...................... 10

Connecting to Geocaching.com ...................................... 10

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer ....................... 10
Searching for a Geocache ................................................... 10
Filtering the Geocache List .................................................. 11

Saving a Custom Geocache Filter .................................. 11
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter .................................. 11

Viewing Geocache Details ................................................... 11
Navigating to a Geocache ................................................... 11

Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache ..................... 11

Logging the Attempt ............................................................. 11
chirp ..................................................................................... 11

Enabling chirp Searching ................................................ 11

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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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