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GPSMAP® 66i Owner's Manual
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of this 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®, GPSMAP®, inReach®, TracBack
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Connect IQ Features 7 Downloading Connect IQ Features 7 Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer .... 7 Viewing Connect IQ Widgets 7 Garmin Explore 7 Navigation 7 Navigating to a Destination 7 Navigating with the Map 7 Navigating with the Compass 7 Stopping Navigation 7 Waypoints
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Appendix 18 Data Fields 18 Getting More Information 20 Optional Accessories 20 tempe 20 Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device 20 Troubleshooting 20 Restarting the Device 20 About Heart Rate Zones 20 Fitness Goals 20 Heart Rate Zone Calculations 21 Index 22 ii Table
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Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overview Sending inReach® messages Unread inReach messages Buttons Internal Iridium® and GNSS antenna
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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 the listen to receive messages. You can force a check for messages by manually checking for messages, sending a message, or sending a track point. During
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has an older model cell phone that does not support viewing maps or is outside of a mobile data interval. Track points appear on the Garmin Explore website and the MapShare™ Select Send Message. Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are capable of interacting with them during
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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 66i device. Contacts You can add, delete, and edit contacts on the GPSMAP 66i you must zoom in or out manually. Detail: Selects the amount of
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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. Display: Sets the type of directional heading shown on the
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services to view live geocache data from www.geocaching.com using the Garmin Connect Garmin Explore account. Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your GPSMAP 66 series device using the Garmin manage notifications that appear on your GPSMAP 66i device. Select an option: •
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pair your GPSMAP 66i device with your smartphone (Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device, page 6). 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Connect IQ app. 2 If necessary, select your device. 3 Select a Connect IQ feature. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. Downloading Connect
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Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location. 1 Select Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select MENU > Project Waypoint. 4 Enter the bearing, and select Done. 5 Select a unit of measure. 6 Enter the
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recording manually. 1 Garmin devices. 1 Select Recorded Activities. 2 Select an activity. 3 Select MENU > Save as Track. Weather Your GPSMAP 66 device can receive weather information using two different services. You can receive weather for your current location. Active Weather: While your GPSMAP 66i
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forecast. 3 Select Delete. Viewing an Active Weather Forecast While your GPSMAP 66 device is connected to your smartphone or to a Wi‑Fi network Use and History You can view plan details and data use on the GPSMAP 66i device. Viewing Plan Details 1 Select inReach Utilities. 2 Select Plan Details.
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controls when you have a VIRB® device paired with your GPSMAP 66 series device (Using the VIRB Remote, page 13). Stopwatch Garmin Connect app (Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device, page 6). 2 Select Setup > Geocaching > Register Device. An activation code appears. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions
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Done. If you are signed in to www.geocaching.com, the log uploads to your www.geocaching.com account automatically. chirp A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a geocache. Enabling chirp Searching 1 Select Setup
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. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Selecting a Profile When you change camera. See the VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information. The VIRB remote function Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 On your GPSMAP 66 series device, select VIRB Remote. 3 Wait position using the Garmin AutoLocate® feature.
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WAAS/EGNOS: Enables the system to use Wide Area Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service (WAAS/EGNOS) data. Serial Interface Settings Select Setup > System > Interface. Garmin Spanner: Allows you to use the device USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs
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Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com. Pairing Your Wireless Sensors Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor. Pairing is the
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Page Sequence: Allows you to move, add, and delete items in the page sequence (Changing the Page Sequence, page 16). Setup: Changes the order of items in the setup menu. Find: Changes the order of items in the find menu. Customizing the Main Menu You can move, add, and delete items in the main menu.
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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. Battery
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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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Ascent - Average: The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset. Ascent - Maximum: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset. Ascent - Total: The total elevation distance ascended during the activity or since the last reset. Automotive
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Garmin website. • Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin • When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only your accessory, and you can go near other accessories. Troubleshooting Restarting the Device If
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Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 1 50-60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60-70% Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training,
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transferring 11, 18 fitness 15 flashlight 10, 13 G Garmin Connect 6 Garmin Explore 18 Garmin Express 17 updating software 17 gauges, trip 4 22 geocaches computer 5 trip gauges 4 trip information, viewing 5 trip planner. See routes troubleshooting 16, 17, 20 U units of measure 16 USB 14 connector 1
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Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Device Overview	5
Status LED	5
Status Icons	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	6
Navigating to a Message Location	6
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	7
Syncing inReach Data	7
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	8
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
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	11
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	12
Recordings	12
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	16
Finding a Geocache with a chirp	16
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	17
Customizing the Data Fields	17
Setup Menu	18
System Settings	18
Satellite Settings	18
Serial Interface Settings	18
Display Settings	18
Changing the Color Mode	18
Bluetooth Settings	18
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	19
Menu Settings	19
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	20
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	21
Cleaning the Device	21
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	22
Appendix	22
Data Fields	22
Getting More Information	24
Optional Accessories	24
tempe	24
Tips for Pairing ANT‍+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device	24
Troubleshooting	24
Restarting the Device	24
About Heart Rate Zones	24
Fitness Goals	24
Heart Rate Zone Calculations	25

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