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Iridium & 

GNSS antenna

Must have a clear 

view of the sky to 

transmit

DEVICE OVERVIEW

Micro-USB port 

(under weather cap)

SOS button 

(under protective 

cap)

Power key

Flashlight

microSD

®

card slot

(under weather 

cap)

Mounting spine

Buttons 

(details on next slide)

Содержание GPSMAP 66i

Страница 1: ... required Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the satellite communication device is intended to be used ...

Страница 2: ...inReach Field Experience Webinar GPSMAP 66i In Depth inReach Field Experience Webinar ...

Страница 3: ...INTRODUCTION Chip Noble Product Manager Garmin Avid Outdoorsman GPSMAP 66i User ...

Страница 4: ...DEVICE OVERVIEW ...

Страница 5: ... waypoint averaging area calculation sun moon info hunt fish calendar Garmin maps preloaded Garmin TopoActive maps direct to device BirdsEye Satellite Imagery Automatic routing turn by turn routing on roads for outdoor activities Garmin Explore app manage waypoints routes activities and collections review trip data Water rating rugged impact resistant and water rated to IPX7 ...

Страница 6: ...ssional emergency response coordination center Tracking track and share your journey via MapShare inReach weather forecasts request a forecast for your current location or a selected location NOTICE An active satellite subscription is required Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the ...

Страница 7: ...t have a clear view of the sky to transmit DEVICE OVERVIEW Micro USB port under weather cap SOS button under protective cap Power key Flashlight microSD card slot under weather cap Mounting spine Buttons details on next slide ...

Страница 8: ...eturn to the previous menu or page scroll through the main pages Zoom out on map MENU open the options menu for open page select twice to open main menu ENTER choose options and acknowledge messages PAGE scroll through main pages Zoom in on map Arrow Keys select menu options and move map cursor ...

Страница 9: ...DEVICE ICONS ANT technology status GPS signal strength Charging battery Charging complete Bluetooth technology status Wi fi status Sending inReach messages Unread inReach messages ...

Страница 10: ...ouble flashing green Unread message Flashing green Device is in expedition mode Flashing red Device does not have a clear view of the sky or is below 10 battery power Alternating red and green Device is in SOS mode ...

Страница 11: ...y Save On Bluetooth Settings turn off Bluetooth wireless technology Setup Bluetooth Can be charged with a solar charger or portable power bank Device needs 5 volts of charging power Tracking Setting Battery Life 10 min tracking Default Up to 35 hours 30 minute tracking Expedition Mode Up to 200 hours Additional Specs Operating temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Charging temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to...

Страница 12: ...OVERVIEW OF KEY PAGES MENUS ...

Страница 13: ...nts activities routes and more From any page select MENU twice Ribbon Menu Main Pages quickly scroll through favorite tools Use PAGE and QUIT buttons to scroll Customize in Setup Menus Sub Menus access additional setup options for that feature Select Menu button from any page ...

Страница 14: ...Contacts add delete edit contacts Tones sets device sounds Menus page sequence main menu Reset reset user data and settings About device information Units units of measure Time time settings Tracking auto track intervals Map appearance configuration Recording interval auto start pause activity type Profiles customize create Sensors pair wireless sensors Position Format position format and datum op...

Страница 15: ...ting message threads create and send new messages using the Iridium satellite network Contacts view contacts saved on your device add and edit contacts on your device located in Setup Menu SOS view and respond to SOS messages from the Garmin IERCC cancel an SOS ...

Страница 16: ...r location or another location requires inReach subscription Active Weather displays temperature temperature forecast weather forecast weather radar cloud cover and wind must be connected to a smartphone or Wi Fi network with internet access no inReach subscription required ...

Страница 17: ...ssages five free test messages per month are included on all inReach subscription plans Plan Usage view a breakdown of types of messages sent number of track points sent and plan details Mail Check prompt the device to check for messages before the next check interval Plan Details view details of your current plan ...

Страница 18: ...vigating points to your destination regardless of the direction you are moving Trip Computer displays current speed average speed trip odometer and other statistics Altimeter displays the elevation over the distance traveled by default only accessible through the ribbon menu Sight N Go point the device at an object in the distance and navigate using it as a reference point ...

Страница 19: ...ons Manager collections synced from your Garmin Explore account Tracking share and view details of your tracks through MapShare requires inReach subscription Recording Controls details about current activity and control current activity recording Active Route displays active route and upcoming waypoints Profile Change change profile to customize settings and data fields for a particular activity ...

Страница 20: ...ations Area Calculation calculate the size of an area Waypoint Averaging refine point for accuracy Satellite displays current GPS satellite information Sun and Moon sunrise sunset times moon phase Hunt and Fish predicted best dates and times Other features calendar calculator alarm clock stopwatch flashlight and photo viewer note device cannot take photos or send photos via inReach ...

Страница 21: ...GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE ...

Страница 22: ...ssages Trip planning create and manage waypoints and routes organize user data with library and collections Trip review review your trip activity and track line Import routes and waypoints import GPX KML or KMZ files or Courses from your Garmin Connect account you can also export files to share with others GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE ...

Страница 23: ...illing email preferences emergency contacts and emergency notes Emergency contacts and emergency notes are shared with the Garmin IERCC in the event of an SOS Manage your inReach device Update your inReach subscription plan Note You can also find directions to sync and update your device INREACH SUBSCRIPTION MANAGEMENT ...

Страница 24: ...GARMIN EXPLORE APP Note GPSMAP 66i pairs to the Garmin Explore app It is not compatible with the Earthmate app Screenshots show Android interface iOS interface may vary slightly ...

Страница 25: ...wnloadable maps save maps to your paired device for offline use including topo maps public lands aerial imagery and USGS quad sheets Planning create courses on the app and send to your GPSMAP 66i Navigating use your mobile device for outdoor navigation with or without Wi Fi or cellular service inReach syncing sync data with the Garmin Explore website and your GPSMAP 66i GARMIN EXPLORE APP ...

Страница 26: ...press MENU twice to reach Main Menu 7 Select Setup 8 Select Bluetooth 9 Select Pair Mobile Device or Continue 10 In the Garmin Explore app select the GPSMAP handheld and follow the prompts to complete setup Existing Garmin Explore App Users 1 Open the Garmin Explore app 2 Select Devices 3 Select Pair Device or if you already have a device paired 4 Select Add Device 5 Select your specific GPSMAP mo...

Страница 27: ...SYNCING AND FIRMWARE UPDATES ...

Страница 28: ...nnected to the Garmin Explore app From the Garmin Explore app select the devices page to make sure you are connected and synced To sync with Garmin Explore website changes a cellular data or Wi Fi connection is required and the GPSMAP 66i must be powered on and paired It is important to verify your data is synced before leaving for your adventure SYNCING WITH THE GARMIN EXPLORE APP ...

Страница 29: ...improvements Firmware updates are released periodically we recommend updating your device firmware on a regular basis Updates are free and sent to the GPSMAP 66i via Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable 2 Go to garmin com express 3 Follow the on screen instructions FIRMWARE UPDATES ...

Страница 30: ...MESSAGING ...

Страница 31: ...ges for faster and easier messaging Preset Messages Create up to 3 check in messages with predefined text and recipients You can send an unlimited number of presets with any inReach subscription plan Quick Texts Create up to 20 messages with predefined text You choose the recipients at the time the message is sent Messages can be sent to cell phone numbers email addresses and inReach addresses MES...

Страница 32: ...66i after making changes Editing Preset messages 1 Click Edit next to the preset message 2 Enter a message 3 Add recipients for the message 4 Click Done Creating Editing Quick Text messages 1 Click Edit or Add in the Quick Text list 2 Enter update message text 3 Click Save or Done MANAGING PRESET AND QUICK TEXT MESSAGES ...

Страница 33: ...p 1 Select account page Explore Contacts 2 Select to add new contact or import system contact or select a contact to edit Managing Contacts on the Explore website 1 Select the Contacts tab 2 Click Add or select a contact to edit Note These are personal contacts for messaging and managed separately from Emergency Contacts MANAGING PERSONAL CONTACTS ...

Страница 34: ...ing a preset from GPSMAP 66i 1 Select the Messages page 2 Select Send Preset 3 Choose a preset and press ENTER 4 Select Send Message Note Messages received in reply to preset messages count against the monthly message allotment for plans without unlimited messaging SENDING PRESET MESSAGES GPSMAP 66i ...

Страница 35: ...2 Select the Preset icon 3 Select or deselect the location icon to choose to include location data with your message 4 Select a preset this will send the preset Note Messages are sent through the inReach device App must be paired with the inReach device with an active subscription to send and receive inReach messages SENDING PRESET MESSAGES GARMIN EXPLORE APP ...

Страница 36: ...k Text from GPSMAP 66i 1 Select the Messages page 2 Select New Message or select a message to reply to Reply 3 Select Send Quick Text 4 Choose or enter recipients 5 Select a Quick Text 6 Select Send Message Note Sent and received messages both count towards message total SENDING QUICK TEXT MESSAGES GPSMAP 66i ...

Страница 37: ...ect from system contacts 3 Select Quick Text icon 4 Select Quick Text 5 Select or deselect the location icon to choose to include location data with your message 6 Select Send Note Messages are sent through the inReach device App must be paired with the inReach device with an active subscription to send and receive inReach messages SENDING QUICK TEXT MESSAGES GARMIN EXPLORE APP ...

Страница 38: ...sage from GPSMAP 66i 1 Select the Messages page 2 Select New Message or select a message to reply to Reply 3 Select Type Message 4 Choose or enter recipients 5 Enter message content select Done 6 Select Send Message Note Sent and received messages both count towards message total SENDING CUSTOM MESSAGES GPSMAP 66i ...

Страница 39: ...SSAGING TIPS Use Autocomplete 1 Begin typing a message 2 A list of suggested words will appear 3 Move the cursor up to select a word from the list of suggestions 4 Select more words or return to keyboard 5 Select Done Use Keyboard Shortcuts FIND select first autocomplete option Page once change character case Page twice turn on caps lock Plus backspace Minus insert a space ...

Страница 40: ...ts Enter info or select from system contacts 4 Compose message 5 Select or deselect the location icon to choose to include location data with your message 6 Select Send Note Messages are sent through the inReach device App must be paired with the inReach device with an active subscription to send and receive inReach messages SENDING CUSTOM MESSAGES GARMIN EXPLORE APP ...

Страница 41: ...MAPS ...

Страница 42: ...cation on the map moves and displays your path as you travel Zoom in on the map to see more detail Depending on your zoom level waypoint names and symbols may appear on the map When navigating to a destination your course is marked with a colored line on the map To control Map settings including map layers orientation etc Map page MENU button Map Setup Configure Maps ...

Страница 43: ...ps tab on the Garmin com GPSMAP 66i product page Installing a Map with Garmin Express 1 Connect GPSMAP 66i to a computer 2 Launch Garmin Express and select device 3 Click Continue Tools Content Purchased 4 Click and accept the License Agreement 5 Read the important notes and click Continue 6 Click Continue next to the Memory Card or Device 7 Message will be displayed when complete ...

Страница 44: ...can view compatible map options on the Maps tab on the Garmin com GPSMAP 66i product page Installing a Map with an SD Card You can install a microSD memory card up to 32 GB for additional storage or pre loaded maps 1 Lift the weather cap on the side of the device 2 Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the front of the device ...

Страница 45: ...r device no subscription required Adding Birdseye imagery to GPSMAP 66i 1 Connect device to a Wi Fi network 2 Select BirdsEye Direct 3 Select Download Imagery 4 Enter location name detail and radius info 5 Select Download 6 View downloaded maps by selecting BirdsEye Direct or by viewing that area on the Map page ...

Страница 46: ... the Explore app Note A data connection is required for downloading maps 1 Select the map page and zoom into the area you want to download 2 Maps will automatically be downloaded 3 Select Maps Download Maps Show More Map Types to view additional map options and select to download map type selected becomes the one that will automatically download for new areas 4 Manage map layers by selecting the l...

Страница 47: ...MAPSHARE ...

Страница 48: ... and send you messages Configure MapShare on the Social tab on the Garmin Explore website Enable disable MapShare Edit MapShare url Use settings and filters to update trip info create password protection set viewer controls and manage displayed data Messaging through MapShare is the only option for friends and family to initiate a message thread MAPSHARE ...

Страница 49: ...p from Social tab From the Explore app 1 Select Tracking from the Devices page 2 Select inReach Message or Share under Share Your Track with MapShare From GPSMAP 66i 1 Select Tracking 2 Select Send MapShare Share 3 Choose or enter recipients Done 4 Select Send Message SHARING YOUR MAPSHARE LINK ...

Страница 50: ...TRACKING RECORDING AND NAVIGATION TERMINOLOGY ...

Страница 51: ...ed by the Garmin Explore website compatible with GPSMAP 66i Garmin Explore app Recalculates if you leave original route Tracking inReach subscription required Records track points Tracks and transmits them over the Iridium satellite network Shares your location with others in real time through your MapShare page if enabled Recording no inReach subscription required Your device records your coordin...

Страница 52: ...TRACKING RECORDING ...

Страница 53: ...page if enabled Start and stop tracking on GPSMAP 66i Note Tracking also starts pauses recording controls 1 Main menu Tracking Start Tracking Select Menu to adjust interval 2 Main menu Tracking Stop Tracking Start and stop tracking on the Explore app 1 Select Tracking from the Devices page Adjust the interval if needed 2 Select the Start or Stop button TRACKING ...

Страница 54: ...t Recording can only be controlled on the GPSMAP 66i device and not from the Garmin Explore app Resume and stop recording on GPSMAP 66i 1 Main menu Recording Controls Resume 2 Main menu Recording Controls Stop Note Stopping Recording also stops Tracking Under Recording Controls you can also save or discard your activity recording RECORDING ...

Страница 55: ...elpful when finding your way back to camp or the trailhead Using TracBack on GPSMAP 66i 1 Select Recording Controls 2 Select the Map tab 3 Select TracBack Then navigate using the map or the compass 4 Stop navigating press the menu button while on the map screen Stop Navigation TRACBACK ...

Страница 56: ...ou are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile Selecting a Profile on GPSMAP 66i 1 Select Profile Change 2 Select an activity 3 Selector color will change based on activity ACTIVITY PROFILES ...

Страница 57: ...NAVIGATION ...

Страница 58: ...n Explore app or Garmin Explore website Remember to sync waypoints to your device Creating a Waypoint on Garmin Explore 1 Select the Map tab 2 From the map select 3 Select a location on the map 4 Edit the waypoint details 5 Select the green check mark to save CREATING WAYPOINTS GARMIN EXPLORE WEBSITE ...

Страница 59: ...re website Remember to sync waypoints to your device Creating a Waypoint on the Explore app 1 Select the Map page 2 Create a waypoint Current location Create Waypoint Other location select point on the map Create Waypoint 3 Enter waypoint information 4 The waypoint will save upon exiting page CREATING WAYPOINTS GARMIN EXPLORE APP ...

Страница 60: ... created on the GPSMAP 66i Garmin Explore app or Garmin Explore website Creating a Waypoint on GPSMAP 66i 1 Select MARK to add a waypoint for your current location 2 If necessary select a field to make changes to the waypoint 3 Select Save CREATING WAYPOINTS GPSMAP 66i ...

Страница 61: ...igating to a Waypoint on GPSMAP 66i 1 Select FIND Waypoints or Waypoint Manager 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select View Map 4 Select GO Navigating to a Waypoint on Explore app 1 Select the Library page Waypoints 2 Select a waypoint 3 Select three dot icon Navigate NAVIGATING TO A WAYPOINT ...

Страница 62: ...course Calculated vs Direct Route Tap the course line icon to switch Calculated requires TopoActive map active Creating a Course Tap map to create points Deleting a Point Tap on a point Trash icon Moving a Point Hold and drag a point release Moving a Course Hold and drag a course line release new point will be created where released 4 Select Save 5 Edit the details of the course or add to Collecti...

Страница 63: ...justments or recalculations 2 Roads Trails adjusts to follow map data and recalculates as needed screenshots shown 3 Select Select First Point 4 Select a category 5 Select the first point in the course Use If selected Use Map select add points Quit 6 Select Select Next Point to add additional points to the course 7 Select Done CREATING COURSES GPSMAP 66i ...

Страница 64: ...xplore app Navigating a Course on GPSMAP 66i 1 Select FIND Courses or Course Planner 2 Select a course 3 Select Go Navigating a Course on the Explore app 1 Select the Library page 2 Select Courses 3 Select a Course 4 Select three dot menu Navigate NAVIGATING A COURSE ...

Страница 65: ... Select the Map tab 2 From the map select 3 Select a starting location 4 Select additional points to create a line 5 Double click the last point to end the route 6 If necessary enter a name for the route 7 Select the green check mark to save Note Routes can also be created on the GPSMAP 66i however we recommend creating Courses on the device CREATING ROUTES GARMIN EXPLORE ...

Страница 66: ...ute on GPSMAP 66i 1 Select FIND Routes or Route Planner 2 Select a route If needed select View Map or the Map tab 3 Select Go Navigating a Route on the Explore app 1 Select the Library page 2 Select Routes 3 Select the route to navigate 4 Select the three dot menu Navigate NAVIGATING A ROUTE ...

Страница 67: ...n Explore Website 1 Select the Map tab 2 Select an existing Collection to update or select to create a new Collection Garmin Explore App 1 Select the Library page 2 Select an existing Collection to update or select Add to create a new Collection GPSMAP 66i 1 From the Collections Manager you can enable or disable Collections MANAGING COLLECTIONS ...

Страница 68: ...Select Course Planner 2 Select a course 3 Select the elevation plot tab Profile on the Explore app 1 Select the Library page 2 Select Courses select a course 3 Select the three dot menu Profile 4 Use gear icon to select from Course or Map Elevation NAVIGATION TIPS ...

Страница 69: ... Save the GPX file to your mobile device 2 Open the Garmin Explore app 3 Select the Map page 4 Select Import GPX File 5 Select file saved on your mobile device 6 Message shows when import is complete 7 File will appear in a new library collection as a Route NAVIGATION TIPS ...

Страница 70: ...WEATHER FORECASTS ...

Страница 71: ...rmin Explore app for your current location a waypoint or GPS coordinates Choose from 3 types of forecasts Basic land forecast counted as text message Premium land forecast incurs additional charge Marine forecast incurs additional charge Designed for deep waters Can only be requested if the selected location is at least 5 miles from shore INREACH WEATHER FORECASTS ...

Страница 72: ...m marine 3 Select your current location or a new location 4 Select Get Forecast Weather forecasts on the Explore app 1 Select Weather from the main menu 2 Update last forecast or request a new forecast for current or new location 3 Choose forecast type basic premium marine INREACH WEATHER FORECASTS ...

Страница 73: ... from the internet This feature provides a four day forecast and live graphical weather maps ACTIVE WEATHER FORECASTS Weather forecasts on GPSMAP 66i 1 Select Active Weather The device automatically downloads a weather forecast for your current location Select a day to view an hourly forecast if available Select a time interval to view detailed weather information ...

Страница 74: ...SOS ...

Страница 75: ...ough the Garmin IERCC Interactive two way communication with the Garmin IERCC and other contacts Uses the 100 global Iridium satellite network Tracking during an SOS Can cancel an SOS if help is no longer needed Messaging allows you to provide additional details to the Garmin IERCC to help aid in the response Messaging is not required for the Garmin IERCC to move forward with initiating a response...

Страница 76: ...an SOS on GPSMAP 66i 1 Lift the protective cover 2 Press and hold the SOS Button 3 Wait for the SOS countdown 4 A message is sent to the Garmin IERCC 5 Message with the Garmin IERCC if possible 6 Select Cancel SOS if help is no longer needed TRIGGERING AND CANCELING AN SOS GPSMAP 66I ...

Страница 77: ... right 3 Wait for the SOS countdown 4 Default message sent to the IERCC 5 A confirmation message is sent to your device 6 Message with the Garmin IERCC if possible 7 Select Cancel SOS if help is no longer needed Note The Garmin Explore app must be paired to a compatible inReach device active on an inReach subscription plan TRIGGERING AND CANCELING AN SOS EXPLORE APP ...

Страница 78: ...RCC may send you a phone number to contact local SAR directly To respond to a provided phone number 1 Select the message that includes the phone number 2 Select the yellow bar with Send Message to 3 Follow steps for sending a message ...

Страница 79: ...e inReach plan and account management explore garmin com Garmin Support View help documents manuals product videos and prior webinars support garmin com Garmin Blog Read the latest inReach adventures and SOS stories www garmin com blog ...

Страница 80: ...tered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license An active satellite subscription is required Notice Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices It is your responsibility to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the satellite communication device is intended to be used ...

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