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GPSMAP

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for GPSMAP 86

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Page 2: ...n Express MapShare and tempe are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc Apple iPhon...

Page 3: ...9 Adding a Contact 9 Editing a Contact 9 Deleting a Contact 9 Using the Main Pages 9 Opening the Main Menu 10 Map 10 Changing the Map Orientation 10 Measuring Distance on the Map 10 Map Page Settings...

Page 4: ...g a Saved Activity 22 Deleting a Saved Activity 22 Reversing an Activity 22 Creating a Track from a Saved Activity 22 Weather 23 Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast 23 Updating an inReach Weather F...

Page 5: ...mat Settings 38 Changing the Units of Measure 39 Time Settings 39 Profiles 39 Creating a Custom Profile 39 Editing a Profile Name 39 Deleting a Profile 39 Resetting Data and Settings 40 Restoring Defa...

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Page 7: ...on 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 Flashligh...

Page 8: ...MAP 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 2 Introducti...

Page 9: ...e 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...

Page 10: ...nt accessory buy garmin com NOTE The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range Specifications page 45 1 Lift the weather cap 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into...

Page 11: ...es satellite signals TIP For the best connection with satellites hold the device with the antenna pointed toward the sky inReach Features WARNING Messaging tracking and SOS functions require an active...

Page 12: ...e select Send Message Checking for Messages When you send a message your device listens for replies for 10 minutes The device also checks for new messages every hour When you are using the inReach tra...

Page 13: ...points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified send interval Track points appear on the Garmin Explore website and the MapShare tracking page Starting Tracking From the...

Page 14: ...ion 4 Reply to the confirmation message from the emergency response service Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are capable of interacting with them during the rescue If you d...

Page 15: ...m your Garmin Explore account to your device using the Garmin Explore app After you make edits to your data such as contacts preset messages or quick text messages you must sync them to your device us...

Page 16: ...tween multiple locations 1 From the map move the cursor to a location 2 Select MENU Measure Distance 3 Select additional locations on the map Map Page Settings From the map select MENU Stop Navigation...

Page 17: ...e direction you are moving When points toward the top of the electronic compass you are traveling directly toward your destination If points any other direction turn until it points toward the top of...

Page 18: ...electronic compass you must be outdoors away from objects that influence magnetic fields such as cars buildings or overhead power lines The device has a 3 axis electronic compass You should calibrate...

Page 19: ...timeter data including waypoint track and trip data Altimeter Setup Access additional altimeter settings Altimeter Settings page 13 Adjust Zoom Ranges Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the altimeter pa...

Page 20: ...to a Wi Fi network BirdsEye imagery Allows you to download BirdsEye Satellite Imagery directly to your device when connected to a Wi Fi network Garmin Explore The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares...

Page 21: ...ls Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be in range and paired with the device When your phone receives messages it sends notifications to your device Viewing Phone Notifications Bef...

Page 22: ...Connect IQ app you must pair your GPSMAP 86 device with your smartphone Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device page 15 1 From the app store on your smartphone install and open the Connect IQ app 2 If...

Page 23: ...riangle represents your location on the map As you travel the blue triangle moves and displays your path 3 Complete one or more actions To view different areas of the map select or To zoom in and out...

Page 24: ...ion or a point on the map Select Sort to view the list of waypoints based on nearest distance or alphabetical order Editing a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager 2 Select a saved waypoint 3 Select an i...

Page 25: ...t displays locations near the selected waypoint Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm You can add a proximity alarm for a waypoint Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a pa...

Page 26: ...oute 2 Select a point in the route to view additional details Editing a Route You can add remove or rearrange points on a route 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select Edit Route 4 Select a p...

Page 27: ...the device to stop recording your path when you are not moving Auto Start Sets the device to start a new recording automatically when the previous recording ends Activity Type Sets the default activit...

Page 28: ...e with a magenta line start point and end point 4 Navigate using the map or the compass Stopping the Current Activity 1 From the main pages select ENTER Stop 2 Select an option To resume recording sel...

Page 29: ...weather forecast 3 If necessary select Location and select a location By default the device requests weather for your current location 4 If necessary select Marine to request a marine weather forecas...

Page 30: ...d the weather map data 3 Select an option To zoom in or out on the map press or To pan up down left or right on the map press to enter panning mode and use the directional pad Adding an Active Weather...

Page 31: ...Details Viewing Data Use You can view the number of messages preset messages and track points sent during the current billing cycle The data use counter resets automatically at the beginning of each b...

Page 32: ...nd upcoming waypoints Routes page 20 Route Planner Displays a list of saved routes and allows you to create new routes Creating a Route page 20 Saved Tracks Displays a list of saved tracks Creating a...

Page 33: ...elect Detail To define the size of the area to be shown in the downloaded imagery files select Radius and enter a distance from the selected location An estimated file size appears for the selected im...

Page 34: ...number of geocaches per day You can purchase a premium subscription to download more Go to www geocaching com for more information 1 Select Geocaching 2 Select MENU 3 Select an option To search the g...

Page 35: ...is saved automatically as Filter followed by a number For example Filter 2 You can edit the geocache filter to change the name Editing a Custom Geocache Filter page 29 Editing a Custom Geocache Filter...

Page 36: ...gate to a geocache When you are within approximately 10 m 33 ft of the geocache that contains a chirp details about the chirp appear 2 Select Show Details 3 If necessary select Go to navigate to the n...

Page 37: ...atible device must be attempting to send data 3 Follow the on screen instructions Selecting a Profile When you change activities you can change the setup of the device by changing the profile 1 Select...

Page 38: ...MENU Use With GPS On Allows you to turn the GPS on Track Up Indicates whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with north toward the top of the screen or oriented with your current track towar...

Page 39: ...Fitness Settings page 36 Marine Sets the appearance of marine data on the map Marine Settings page 37 Menus Allows you to customize the page sequence and main menu Menu Settings page 37 Tracking Allow...

Page 40: ...o use a Garmin proprietary format to exchange waypoint route and track data with a computer NMEA In Out Sets the device to use standard NMEA 0183 output and input Text Out Provides simple ASCII text o...

Page 41: ...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 preferen...

Page 42: ...garmin com Pairing Your Wireless Sensors Before you can pair you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor Pairing is the connecting of wireless sensors using ANT or Bluetooth technolog...

Page 43: ...our vessel over a short period of time for smoother speed values Setting Up Marine Alarms 1 Select Setup Marine Marine Alarm Setup 2 Select an alarm type 3 Enter a distance and select Done Menu Settin...

Page 44: ...n option To disable the page ribbon display select Off To set the speed at which a page opens after being selected in the page ribbon display select Slow or Fast Position Format Settings NOTE You shou...

Page 45: ...on of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it For example the settings and views are different when you use the device for hunting than when geocaching Profiles are associated...

Page 46: ...select Delete All NOTE Deleting all settings removes your personal data history and saved user data including tracks and waypoints Restoring Default Page Settings 1 Open a page for which you will res...

Page 47: ...lect the power key to turn on the screen Turning On Expedition Mode You can use expedition mode to prolong the battery life In expedition mode the screen shuts off the device enters low power mode and...

Page 48: ...damage plastic components and finishes Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur because it can cause permanent damage The device is water resistant to IEC Sta...

Page 49: ...ptimal performance use a class 10 memory card 1 Lift the weather cap on the side of the device 2 Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the device screen Connecting the Device to Your Co...

Page 50: ...OTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file do not delete it Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 If necessary open a fo...

Page 51: ...cy protocol 2 4 GHz 14 9 dBm nominal Viewing E label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically The e label may provide regulatory information such as i...

Page 52: ...estination You must be navigating for this data to appear Cadence Cycling The number of revolutions of the crank arm Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear Calori...

Page 53: ...of descent for the current lap Lap Distance The distance traveled for the current lap Lap Heart Rate Percent The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap Lap HR The average heart r...

Page 54: ...A running tally of the time spent moving since the last reset Trip Time Stopped A running tally of the time spent not moving since the last reset Turn The angle of difference in degrees between the b...

Page 55: ...o increasing intensity Generally heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate Fitness Goals Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitne...

Page 56: ...stomizing 37 maps 22 27 BirdsEye imagery 27 measuring distances 10 navigating 10 17 22 orientation 10 settings 10 11 updating 40 zoom 11 marine alarms setup 37 settings 37 measuring distances 10 memor...

Page 57: ...Wi Fi 14 15 connecting 16 35 widgets 16 wrist strap 42 Index 51...

Page 58: ...support garmin com GUID 3D87F918 B81E 4956 8EFC 5C8C977D195D v6 May 2021...

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