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GPSMAP

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 66i

Owner’s Manual

Summary of Contents for GRN-010-02088-01

Page 1: ...GPSMAP 66i Owner sManual...

Page 2: ...min Response SM 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...

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

Page 4: ...e 23 Editing a Course 23 Editing the Name of a Course 23 Viewing a Saved Course on the Map 23 Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Course 24 Reversing a Course 24 Creating a Track or Route from a Saved Cou...

Page 5: ...Configuring the Page Ribbon Display 39 Position Format Settings 39 Changing the Units of Measure 39 Time Settings 39 Profiles 40 Creating a Custom Profile 40 Editing a Profile Name 40 Deleting a Prof...

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Page 7: ...guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information Device Overview Internal Iridium and GNSS antenna Power button SOS button Buttons Micro USB port under weather cap Flashli...

Page 8: ...ition mode Flashing red The device does not have a clear view of the sky The device is below 10 battery power Alternating red and green The device is in SOS mode Status Icons ANT technology status GPS...

Page 9: ...he 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 t...

Page 10: ...features of your GPSMAP 66i device you must activate it 1 Create an account and select a satellite subscription at explore garmin com 2 Turn on the device NOTE You must enter the device IMEI number an...

Page 11: ...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 1 From the Messages page select New Message 2...

Page 12: ...the message was sent 1 Select Messages 2 Select a conversation with location information 3 Select the map tab 4 Select Go Including Location Coordinates in a Message If you are sending a message to a...

Page 13: ...fessional customer you can specify the interval when you are stationary SOS WARNING Before you can use the SOS function you must have an active satellite subscription Always test your device before yo...

Page 14: ...erve battery power after the first 10 minutes an updated location is sent every 10 minutes Sending a Custom SOS Message After pressing the SOS button to initiate an SOS rescue you can reply with a cus...

Page 15: ...nd tracks update automatically You can now sync your data to your GPSMAP 66i device Contacts You can add delete and edit contacts on the GPSMAP 66i device Adding a Contact 1 Select Setup Contacts New...

Page 16: ...page 10 Restore Defaults Restores the map to factory default settings Map Settings From the map select MENU and select Map Setup Configure Maps Enables or disables the maps currently loaded on the dev...

Page 17: ...you avoid hazards near the course such as shoals or submerged rocks To enable the course pointer from the compass select MENU Heading Setup Go To Line Pointer Course CDI The course pointer indicates y...

Page 18: ...d power lines The device has a 3 axis electronic compass You should calibrate the compass after moving long distances or experiencing temperature changes 1 From the compass select MENU 2 Select Calibr...

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: ...e the time it takes to get an initial GPS fix using the Garmin Connect app or when connected to a Wi Fi network BirdsEye imagery Allows you to download BirdsEye Satellite Imagery directly to your devi...

Page 21: ...le smartphone to be in range and paired with the device When your phone receives messages it sends notifications to your device Viewing Phone Notifications Before you can view notifications you must p...

Page 22: ...m the Connect IQ app you must pair your GPSMAP 66i 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...

Page 23: ...mpass page 17 Navigating with the Map 1 Begin navigating to a destination Navigating to a Destination page 17 2 Select Map A blue triangle represents your location on the map As you travel the blue tr...

Page 24: ...ct Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select MENU Average Location 4 Move to the waypoint location 5 Select Start 6 Follow the on screen instructions 7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100 s...

Page 25: ...tioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location You can change the position of a waypoint For example if you move your vehicle you can change the location to your current position 1 Select Waypoint Manage...

Page 26: ...stinct 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select MENU Change Name 4 Enter the new name Viewing a Route on the Map 1 Select Route Planner 2 Select a route 3 Select the map tab Viewing the Elevat...

Page 27: ...d can be used for navigation The FIT and GPX option records your activity as both a traditional track that can be viewed on the map and used for navigation and as an activity with fitness information...

Page 28: ...ivities 2 Select an activity 3 Select MENU Copy Reversed Creating a Track from a Saved Activity You can create a track from a saved activity This allows you to share your track wirelessly with other c...

Page 29: ...n the map select Review To edit the name of the point select Edit Name To edit the symbol used to represent the point select Edit Icon To change the order of the points on the course select Move Up or...

Page 30: ...gated using Garmin devices that do not support course navigation 1 Select Course Planner 2 Select a course 3 Select MENU 4 Select Save as Track or Save as Route Deleting a Course 1 Select Course Plann...

Page 31: ...st data After the device finishes downloading the data you can view the forecast at any time until all the information in the forecast has expired You can also update the forecast at any time Updating...

Page 32: ...locations 1 While viewing an active weather forecast select MENU Manage Locations New Location 2 Select a location TIP The Weather Locations option allows you to quickly select a location for which yo...

Page 33: ...e BirdsEye Imagery page 28 Geocaching Displays a list of downloaded geocaches Geocaches page 28 Recorded Activities Displays your current activity and a list of recorded activities Recordings page 21...

Page 34: ...files for a specific location or area select Location and select a category NOTE The location defaults to your current location To edit the name of the downloaded imagery files select Name To select...

Page 35: ...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 36: ...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 30 Editing a Custom Geocache Filter...

Page 37: ...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 38: ...le 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 Pro...

Page 39: ...whether satellites are shown with rings oriented with north toward the top of the screen or oriented with your current track toward the top of the screen Single Color Allows you to select whether the...

Page 40: ...page 37 Fitness Allows you to customize settings for recording fitness activities Fitness Settings page 37 Marine Sets the appearance of marine data on the map Marine Settings page 37 Menus Allows you...

Page 41: ...he display background and selection highlight Changing the Color Mode page 35 Screen Capture Allows you to save the image on the device screen Review Text Size Changes the size of the text on the scre...

Page 42: ...s the method used to calculate your route Off Route Recalculation Sets recalculation preferences when navigating away from an active route Avoidance Setup Sets the types of roads terrain and transport...

Page 43: ...r fitness activities Marking Laps by Distance You can use Auto Lap to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a...

Page 44: ...ame main menu settings on multiple devices This can be useful if you share multiple devices with other users in your organization 1 Customize the main menu by adding moving and deleting items as neede...

Page 45: ...t change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Position Format Sets the position format in which a locat...

Page 46: ...3 Select Delete Resetting Data and Settings 1 Select Setup Reset 2 Select an option To reset data specific to a trip such as distance and averages select Reset Trip Data To delete all saved waypoints...

Page 47: ...ntact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Battery Information The actual battery life depends on your device settings such as the tracking and message c...

Page 48: ...Never In expedition mode the green LED flashes occasionally Long Term Storage When you do not plan to use the device for several months you should charge the battery to at least 50 before you store th...

Page 49: ...es Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the device After submersion be certain to wipe dry and air dry the device before using or charging Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposu...

Page 50: ...appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers Transferring Files to Your Device 1 Connect the device to your computer On Windows computers the...

Page 51: ...lect the device and select File Eject 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer Specifications Battery type Rechargeable built in lithium ion battery Battery life Up to 35 hr in default mode Up to 200...

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: ...stops responding you may need to restart it This does not erase any of your data or settings Hold the power button for approximately 30 seconds About Heart Rate Zones Many athletes use heart rate zone...

Page 56: ...ion possible Basic cardiovascular training good recovery pace 3 70 80 Moderate pace more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity optimal cardiovascular training 4 80 90 Fast pace and...

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Page 58: ...support garmin com GUID A921AB4F 381A 48D5 9BCC 9A895445C84F v7 December 2022...

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