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Introduction

 WARNING

See the 

Important Safety and Product Information

 guide in the 

product box for product warnings and other important 

information.

GPSMAP 86s/sc Device Overview

Internal and GNSS antenna

Power button

Buttons

Micro-USB port (under weather cap)

Flashlight

microSD

®

 card slot (under weather cap)

Mounting spine

GPSMAP 86i/sci Device Overview

Internal Iridium

®

 and GNSS antenna

Power button

SOS button

Keypad

Micro-USB port (under weather cap)

Flashlight

microSD card slot (under weather cap)

Mounting spine

Keys

FIND

Select to open the search menu.

MARK

Select to save your current location as a waypoint.

QUIT

Select to cancel or return to the previous menu or page.
Select to scroll through the main pages.

ENTER

Select to select options and acknowledge messages.
Select to control the current activity recording (from the Map, 
Compass, Altimeter, and Trip 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 select menu options and move the 
map cursor.
Select to zoom in on the map.
Select to zoom out on the map.

Turning On the Device

Hold  .

Locking the Keys

You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses.

Select   > 

Lock Keys

.

Turning On the Backlight

Select any key to turn on the backlight.
The backlight turns on automatically when alerts and 

messages are displayed.

Adjusting the Backlight

1

Select   to open the status page.

2

Use   and   to adjust the brightness.

TIP: 

You can select NV to reduce the backlight intensity for 

compatibility with night vision goggles.

Charging the Device

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather 

cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to 

a computer.

NOTE: 

The device does not charge when it is outside the 

approved temperature range (

Specifications

, page 17

).

1

Lift the weather cap  .

Introduction

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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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