GPSMAP 66i ® Owner's Manual
Getting Started Micro-USB port (under weather cap) WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Flashlight Internal Iridium antenna ® SOS button ® Mounting spine Keys Device Overview Power button microSD card slot (under weather cap) 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.
MENU PAGE Select to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Select twice to open the main menu (from any 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 . Adjusting the Backlight 1 Select to open the status page. 2 Use and to adjust the brightness.
attempts to send the information until it acquires satellite signals. TIP: For the best connection with satellites, attach the device to a backpack or to your upper body. Messages Your GPSMAP 66i device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium satellite network. Sending a Text Message 1 From the messages menu, select New Message. 2 Select an option: • To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick Text. • To write a custom message, select Type Message.
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. For the first 10 minutes of your rescue, an updated location is sent to the emergency response service every minute. To conserve battery power after the first 10 minutes, an updated location is sent every 10 minutes when moving, and every 30 minutes when stationary.
your live data on a MapShare™ tracking page. Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your device features with widgets, data fields, and apps. Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares waypoints, tracks, and routes with your device. You can also download maps to your smartphone for offline access. Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software.
Navigating to a Waypoint 1 Select FIND > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Go. Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination. Creating a Route 1 Select Route Planner > Create Route > Select First Point. 2 Select a category. 3 Select the first point in the route. 4 Select Use. 5 Select Select Next Point to add additional points to the route. 6 Select QUIT to save the route. Navigating a Saved Route 1 Select FIND > Routes. 2 Select a route. 3 Select Go.
2 Select Setup Map > Orientation. 3 Select an option: Select North Up to show north at the top of the page. • Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at the top of the 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. When points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination.
Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Getting the Owner's Manual The owner's manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information. Go to garmin.com/manuals /gpsmap66i. Attaching the Carabiner Clip 1 Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the mounting spine of the device.
Compass-safe distance 17.5 cm (7 in.) Wireless frequency/ 2.4 GHz @ 14.9 dBm protocol 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 identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 Select Setup. 2 Select About.
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