Owner's Manual

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.
3
Choose recipients from your contacts
list, or enter a recipient's contact
information.
4
After you have finished your message,
select Send Message.
SOS
During an emergency, you can contact the
GEOS International Emergency Rescue
Coordination Center (IERCC) to request
help. Pressing the SOS button sends a
message to the rescue coordination
center, and they notify the appropriate
emergency responders of your situation.
You can communicate with the rescue
coordination center during your
emergency while you wait for help to
arrive. You should only use the SOS
function in a real emergency situation.
Initiating an SOS Rescue
NOTE: While in SOS mode, the device
cannot be turned off.
1
Lift the protective cap
from the
SOS button .
2
Hold the SOS button.
3
Wait for the SOS countdown.
The device sends a default message
to the emergency response service
with details about your location.
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