Garmin GPSMAP 66 Owners Manual - Page 22
Data Management, Specifications, Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance, Information, Data Fields
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Data Management NOTE: The device is not 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. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www.garmin.com/products/poiloader. Installing a Memory Card You can install a microSD memory card, up to 32 GB, for additional storage or pre-loaded maps. 1 Lift the weather cap on the side of the device . Deleting Files NOTICE If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume. 3 Select a file. 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard. Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary to safely disconnect the device. 1 Complete an action: • For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device. • For Apple® computers, select the device, and select File > Eject. 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer. 2 Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the front of the device. Connecting the Device to Your Computer NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. 1 Pull up the weather cap from the USB port. 2 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the device. 3 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB port. Your device and memory card (optional) appear as removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers and as mounted volumes on Mac computers. Transferring Files to Your Device 1 Connect the device to your computer. On Windows computers, the device appears as a removable drive or a portable device, and the memory card may appear as a second removable drive. On Mac computers, the device and memory card appear as mounted volumes. NOTE: Some computers with multiple network drives may not display device drives properly. See your operating system documentation to learn how to map the drive. 2 On your computer, open the file browser. 3 Select a file. 4 Select Edit > Copy. 5 Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or memory card. 6 Browse to a folder. 7 Select Edit > Paste. The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the memory card. Specifications Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery Battery life Up to 35 hr. in default mode Up to 200 hr. in expedition mode Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71 Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F) Charging temperature range From 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F) Compass-safe distance 17.5 cm (7 in.) Wireless frequency/protocol 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 FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 Select Setup. 2 Select About. Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require you to be navigating or require wireless accessories to display data. 24 hr. Max. Temperature: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. 24 hr. Min. Temperature: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. Accuracy of GPS: The margin of error for your exact location. For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/3.65 m (12 ft.). Activity Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Alarm Timer: The current time of the countdown timer. Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated ambient pressure. 1 The device withstands incidental exposure to water of up to 1 m for up to 30 min. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. 18 Appendix
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