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Table of Contents
Introduction..................................... 1
GPSMAP 86s/sc Device Overview......... 1
GPSMAP 86i/sci Device Overview......... 2
Buttons.................................................... 3
Turning On the Device........................ 3
Locking the Keys................................. 3
Turning On the Backlight.................... 3
Adjusting the Backlight....................... 4
Charging the Device................................ 4
Saving Energy While Charging the
Device...................................................... 4
Activating the Device.............................. 5
Iridium Satellite Network........................ 5
inReach Features............................. 5
Messages................................................ 5
Sending a Preset Message.................5
Sending a Text Message.................... 6
Using Keyboard Shortcuts.................. 6
Replying to a Message....................... 6
Checking for Messages...................... 6
Viewing Message Details................... 6
Navigating to a Message Location.... 6
Including Location Coordinates in a
Message.............................................. 7
Deleting Messages............................. 7
Messages Settings............................. 7
Tracking................................................... 7
Starting Tracking................................. 7
Stopping Tracking............................... 7
Sharing Your MapShare Web
Page..................................................... 7
inReach Tracking Settings..................7
SOS.......................................................... 8
Initiating an SOS Rescue.................... 8
Sending a Custom SOS
Message.......................................... 8
Canceling an SOS Request................. 9
Testing the Device........................... 9
Syncing inReach Data.......................9
Contacts.......................................... 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............................10
Map Settings................................. 10
Advanced Map Settings................11
Compass............................................... 11
Using the Compass.......................... 11
Course Pointer.................................. 11
Navigating with Sight 'N Go..............12
Compass Settings............................ 12
Calibrating the Compass.............. 12
Heading Settings........................... 12
Trip Computer....................................... 12
Trip Computer Settings.................... 13
Altimeter................................................ 13
Altimeter Plot Settings..................... 13
Altimeter Settings......................... 13
Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter........................................ 14
Connected Features....................... 14
Connected Feature Requirements....... 15
Pairing a Smartphone with Your
Device.................................................... 15
Phone Notifications.............................. 15
Viewing Phone Notifications............ 15
Hiding Notifications.......................... 15
Managing Notifications.................... 15
Connecting to a Wireless Network...... 16
Connect IQ Features............................. 16
Downloading Connect IQ Features.. 16
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Using Your Computer....................... 16
Viewing Connect IQ Widgets............ 16
Controlling and Viewing Compatible
Marine Devices..................................16
Garmin Explore..................................... 17
Navigation......................................17
Navigating to a Destination..................17
Navigating with the Map.................. 17
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