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GPSMAP® 86 Owner's Manual
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manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product. Garmin®, the Garmin logo, ANT+®, Auto Lap®, AutoLocate®, Fusion®, GPSMAP®, inReach National Marine
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GPSMAP 86i/sci Device Overview 1 Buttons 1 Turning On the Device 1 Locking the Keys 1 Turning On the Backlight 1 Adjusting the Backlight 1 Charging the Device 1 Saving Energy While Charging the Device 2 Activating the Device 2 Iridium Satellite Network 2 inReach Marine Devices 7 Garmin
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15 Fitness Settings 15 Marking Laps by Distance 15 Marine Settings 15 Setting Up Marine Alarms 16 Menu Settings 16 Customizing the Main Menu Settings 17 Device Information 17 Product Updates 17 Setting Up Garmin Express 17 Getting More Information 17 Battery Information 17 Maximizing
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Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. GPSMAP 86s/sc Device Overview Buttons Internal and GNSS antenna Power button Buttons Micro-USB port (under weather cap) Flashlight microSD® card slot (under weather cap) Mounting spine GPSMAP 86i/sci
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inReach® features of your GPSMAP 86i/sci device, you must activate it. 1 Create an account, and select a satellite subscription at explore.garmin inReach Features WARNING Messaging, tracking, and SOS functions require an active satellite subscription. Always test messages by manually checking for
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your recipient has an older model cell phone that does not support viewing maps or is outside of a mobile data coverage area send interval. Track points appear on the Garmin Explore website and the MapShare™ tracking page. service, the device returns to normal operation. inReach Features 3
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, you must sync them to your device using the mobile app. Open the Garmin Explore app. Changes made to data such as collections, waypoints, routes, and tracks update automatically. You can now sync your data to your GPSMAP 86i/sci device. Contacts You can add, delete, and edit contacts on the
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moving long distances or experiencing temperature changes. 1 From the compass, select MENU. 2 Select Calibrate Compass > Start. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Heading Settings From the compass, select MENU, and select Heading Setup. Trip Computer The trip computer displays your current speed
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by sending them an inReach message from the field. This feature allows your contacts to view your live data on a MapShare tracking page using your Garmin Explore account. Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your GPSMAP 86 device using the Garmin Connect app. Software
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. 2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in. 3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Viewing Connect IQ Widgets 1 Select . 2 Select or to scroll through the widgets. Controlling and Viewing Compatible Marine Devices You can use the GPSMAP 86 device to control
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the waypoint location. 5 Select Start. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions. 7 When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save. For Select a point. 5 Select an option: • To view the point on the map, select Review. • To change the order of the points on the route, select Move Up or Move Down
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hourly and daily forecasts and live graphical weather maps. inReach Weather: Your GPSMAP 86i/sci can receive weather information through your inReach subscription. Your device can send an inReach message to request basic, premium, or marine weather forecasts. You can receive weather forecasts for
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, select Marine to request a marine weather forecast. NOTE: For best results, you should only request a marine forecast for inReach Weather. 2 Select a weather location. NOTE: You cannot delete the My Location forecast. 3 Select MENU > Delete. Viewing an Active Weather Forecast While your GPSMAP
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to view details about your inReach subscription, check mail, and perform a communications test (inReach Features, page 2). inReach Weather: Allows you to request basic, premium, or marine weather forecasts using your inReach subscription (Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast, page 9). Recording
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Sign in. 5 Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and Geocaching. 2 Select a geocache. 3 Select MENU > Review Point. The geocache description and logs appear. Navigating to account automatically. chirp A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache. You can
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data. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 1 Select Profile Change. 2 camera. See the VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information. The VIRB remote function 1 Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 On your GPSMAP 86 device, select VIRB Remote. 3 Wait while position using the Garmin AutoLocate® feature.
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the on-screen instructions. Setup Menu marine data on the map (Marine Settings, page 15). Menus: Allows you to customize the page sequence and main menu (Menu Settings, page 16). Tracking: Allows you to customize the Tracking settings (inReach Service Garmin Serial: Sets the device to use a Garmin
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Allows you to save the image on the device screen. Review Text Size: Changes the size of the text on the and purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com. Pairing Your Wireless Sensors Before you and select Done. Marine Settings Select Setup > Marine. Marine Chart Mode: Sets the type
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Speed Filter: Averages the speed of your vessel over a short period of time for smoother speed values. Setting Up Marine Alarms 1 Select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup. 2 Select an alarm type. 3 Enter a distance, and select Done. Menu Settings Select Setup > Menus. Menu Style: Changes the
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device to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to garmin.com/express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy
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compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me, Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier. File Types The handheld device supports these file types: • Files from Garmin Explore. • GPX route, track, and waypoint files. • GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer, page 11). • JPEG photo files
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Compass-safe distance Wireless frequency/protocol 17.5 cm (7 in.) 2.4 GHz @ 14.9 dBm 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
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More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website. • 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. Optional
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. If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age. Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate 1 50
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Garmin Connect 6 Garmin Explore 18 22 Garmin zoom 4 marine alarms testing the device 4 time settings 16 time zones 16 tones 15 TracBack 9 tracking 2, 3 tracks 9 navigating 9 transferring files 11, 13, 18 tracks 13 trip computer 5 trip information, viewing 5 trip planner. See routes troubleshooting
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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Introduction	5
GPSMAP 86s/sc Device Overview	5
GPSMAP 86i/sci Device Overview	5
Buttons	5
Turning On the Device	5
Locking the Keys	5
Turning On the Backlight	5
Adjusting the Backlight	5
Charging the Device	5
Saving Energy While Charging the Device	6
Activating the Device	6
Iridium Satellite Network	6
inReach Features	6
Messages	6
Sending a Preset Message	6
Sending a Text Message	6
Using Keyboard Shortcuts	6
Replying to a Message	6
Checking for Messages	6
Viewing Message Details	7
Navigating to a Message Location	7
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	7
Initiating an SOS Rescue	7
Sending a Custom SOS Message	7
Canceling an SOS Rescue	7
Testing the Device	8
Syncing inReach Data	8
Contacts	8
Adding a Contact	8
Editing a Contact	8
Deleting a Contact	8
Using the Main Pages	8
Opening the Main Menu	8
Map	8
Changing the Map Orientation	8
Measuring Distance on the Map	8
Map Page Settings	8
Map Settings	8
Advanced Map Settings	8
Compass	8
Using the Compass	8
Course Pointer	9
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	9
Compass Settings	9
Calibrating the Compass	9
Heading Settings	9
Trip Computer	9
Trip Computer Settings	9
Altimeter	9
Altimeter Plot Settings	9
Altimeter Settings	9
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	10
Connected Features	10
Connected Feature Requirements	10
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device	10
Phone Notifications	10
Viewing Phone Notifications	10
Hiding Notifications	10
Managing Notifications	10
Connecting to a Wireless Network	10
Connect IQ Features	11
Downloading Connect IQ Features	11
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer	11
Viewing Connect IQ Widgets	11
Controlling and Viewing Compatible Marine Devices	11
Garmin Explore	11
Navigation	11
Navigating to a Destination	11
Navigating with the Map	11
Navigating with the Compass	11
Stopping Navigation	11
Waypoints	11
Creating a Waypoint	11
Navigating to a Waypoint	11
Editing a Waypoint	11
Deleting a Waypoint	11
Waypoint Averaging	12
Projecting a Waypoint	12
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	12
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint	12
Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm	12
Adding a Waypoint to a Route	12
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	12
Routes	12
Creating a Route	12
Navigating a Saved Route	12
Viewing the Active Route	12
Editing a Route	12
Viewing a Route on the Map	12
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route	12
Editing the Name of a Route	12
Reversing a Route	12
Deleting a Route	13
Recordings	13
Recording Settings	13
Advanced Recording Settings	13
Viewing the Current Activity	13
Navigating Using TracBack®‎	13
Stopping the Current Activity	13
Navigating a Saved Activity	13
Deleting a Saved Activity	13
Reversing an Activity	13
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity	13
Weather	13
Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast	13
Updating an inReach Weather Forecast	14
Deleting an inReach Weather Forecast	14
Viewing an Active Weather Forecast	14
Viewing an Active Weather Map	14
Adding an Active Weather Location	14
Switching the Active Weather Location	14
Deleting an Active Weather Location	14
Data Use and History	14
Viewing Plan Details	14
Viewing Data Use	14
Main Menu Tools	14
BirdsEye Imagery	15
Downloading BirdsEye Imagery	15
Geocaches	15
Registering Your Device at Geocaching.‍com	15
Connecting to Geocaching.‍com	15
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer	15
Geocache Searches	16
Searching for a Geocache	16
Searching for a Geocache on the Map	16
Filtering the Geocache List	16
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter	16
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter	16
Viewing Geocache Details	16
Navigating to a Geocache	16
Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache	16
Logging the Attempt	16
chirp	16
Enabling chirp Searching	17
Finding a Geocache with a chirp	17
Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device	17
Removing Your Device Registration From Geocaching.‍com	17
Setting a Proximity Alarm	17
Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm	17
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly	17
Selecting a Profile	17
Calculating the Size of an Area	17
Using the VIRB Remote	17
Using the Flashlight	17
Satellite Page	17
GPS Satellite Settings	17
Customizing the Device	18
Customizing the Data Fields	18
Setup Menu	18
System Settings	18
Satellite Settings	18
GPS and Other Satellite Systems	18
Serial Interface Settings	18
Display Settings	18
Changing the Color Mode	19
Bluetooth Settings	19
Wi‑Fi Settings	19
Routing Settings	19
Setting the Device Tones	19
Geocaching Settings	19
Wireless Sensors	19
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors	19
Fitness Settings	19
Marking Laps by Distance	19
Marine Settings	19
Setting Up Marine Alarms	20
Menu Settings	20
Customizing the Main Menu	20
Changing the Page Sequence	20
Configuring the Page Ribbon Display	20
Position Format Settings	20
Changing the Units of Measure	20
Time Settings	20
Profiles	20
Creating a Custom Profile	20
Editing a Profile Name	20
Deleting a Profile	20
Resetting Data and Settings	20
Restoring Default Page Settings	21
Device Information	21
Product Updates	21
Setting Up Garmin Express	21
Getting More Information	21
Battery Information	21
Maximizing Battery Life	21
Turning On Battery Save Mode	21
Turning On Expedition Mode	21
Long-Term Storage	21
Attaching the Carabiner Clip	21
Removing the Carabiner Clip	21
Attaching a Lanyard	21
Device Care	22
Cleaning the Device	22
Data Management	22
File Types	22
Installing a Memory Card	22
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	22
Transferring Files to Your Device	22
Deleting Files	22
Disconnecting the USB Cable	22
Specifications	22
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	23
Appendix	23
Data Fields	23
Getting More Information	24
Optional Accessories	24
tempe	24
Tips for Pairing ANT‍+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device	24
About Heart Rate Zones	24
Fitness Goals	25
Heart Rate Zone Calculations	25

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