Garmin GPSMAP 66 Owners Manual - Page 14

5 Select Get Forecast. The device sends a request for the forecast. It may take several minutes to receive the weather forecast data. After the device finishes downloading the data, you can view the forecast at any time until all the information in the forecast has expired. You can also update the forecast at any time. Updating an inReach Weather Forecast You can update an inReach weather forecast that has expired or contains outdated information. Updating a forecast incurs the same data charges or additional charges as requesting a forecast. 1 Select inReach Weather. 2 Select a location with an outdated weather forecast. 3 Select MENU > Update Forecast. The device requests an updated forecast. If you update the My Location forecast, the device requests an updated forecast for your current location. It may take several minutes to receive the updated weather forecast data. Deleting an inReach Weather Forecast You can delete an expired forecast or a forecast for a location that you no longer need. 1 Select inReach Weather. 2 Select a weather location. NOTE: You cannot delete the My Location forecast. 3 Select MENU > Delete. 1 While viewing an active weather forecast, select MENU > Manage Locations > New Location. 2 Select a location. TIP: The Weather Locations option allows you to quickly select a location for which you have previously requested an inReach weather forecast. 3 Select Use. The device downloads a forecast for the selected location. Switching the Active Weather Location You can quickly switch between forecasts for active weather locations you have previously added. 1 While viewing an active weather forecast, select MENU > Manage Locations. 2 Select a location from the list. TIP: The My Location option always downloads a forecast for your current location. 3 Select Use. The device downloads the most recent forecast for the selected location. Deleting an Active Weather Location 1 While viewing an active weather forecast, select MENU > Manage Locations. 2 Select a location from the list. NOTE: You cannot delete the My Location 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 and has an active internet connection, it can receive detailed weather information from the internet. 1 Select Active Weather. The device automatically downloads a weather forecast for your current location. 2 Select a day to view an hourly forecast, if available. 3 Select a time interval to view detailed weather information. Viewing an Active Weather Map To view an active weather map, your device must be connected to your smartphone. While your device is connected to a smartphone or Wi‑Fi network with internet access, you can view a live weather map showing weather radar, cloud cover, temperature, or wind conditions. 1 Select Active Weather. 2 Press or to select a weather map tab. NOTE: Some options may not be available in all areas. • To view a weather radar, select . • To view cloud coverage, select . • To view temperatures, select . • To view wind speeds and directions, select . The selected data appears on the map. The device may take a few moments to load the weather map data. 3 Select an option: • To zoom in or out on the map, press or . • To pan up, down, left, or right on the map, press to enter panning mode, and use the directional pad. Adding an Active Weather Location You can add a weather location to view active weather for waypoints, GPS coordinates, or other locations. Data 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. Viewing Data Use You can view the number of messages, preset messages, and track points sent during the current billing cycle. The data use counter resets automatically at the beginning of each billing cycle. 1 Select inReach Utilities. 2 Select Plan Usage. Main Menu Tools Select MENU twice. Tracking: Allows you to share and view details about the tracks you travel. SOS: Allows you to initiate an SOS rescue. Messages: Allows you to send a preset or text message using the Iridium satellite network. inReach Utilities: Allows you to view details about your inReach subscription, check mail, and test the device (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 Controls: Allows you to view details about the current activity and control the current activity recording (Viewing the Current Activity, page 9). 10 Data Use and History