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Connecting the Device to Your Computer, Transferring Files to Your Device, Deleting Files

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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. 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. NOTE: If you are using an Apple® computer, you must empty the Trash folder to completely remove the files. 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. Device Information 53

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	7
Device Overview	7
Status LED	8
Status Icons	8
Buttons	9
Turning On the Device	9
Locking the Buttons	9
Turning On the Backlight	9
Adjusting the Backlight	10
Acquiring Satellite Signals	10
GPS and Other Satellite Systems	10
Charging the GPSMAP 67i Device	11
Saving Energy While Charging the Device	11
Pairing Your Phone and Activating the Device	11
Garmin Messenger App	12
Garmin Explore™‎	12
Iridium Satellite Network	12
inReach Features	12
Messages	12
Sending a Check-In Message	13
Sending a Text Message	13
Using Keyboard Shortcuts	13
Replying to a Message	13
Checking for Messages	13
Viewing Message Details	14
Navigating to a Message Location	14
Including Location Coordinates in a Message	14
Deleting Messages	14
Messages Settings	14
inReach Tracking	14
Starting Tracking	15
Stopping Tracking	15
Sharing Your MapShare Web Page	15
inReach Tracking Settings	15
SOS	15
Initiating an SOS Rescue	16
Sending a Custom SOS Message	16
Canceling an SOS Request	16
Sending a Test Message	17
Syncing inReach Data	17
Contacts	17
Adding a Contact	17
Editing a Contact	17
Deleting a Contact	17
Using the Main Pages	17
Opening the Main Menu	18
Map	18
Navigating with the Map	18
Measuring Distance on the Map	18
Map Page Settings	18
Map Settings	19
Changing the Map Orientation	19
Advanced Map Settings	19
Compass	19
Navigating with the Compass	19
Using the Course Pointer	20
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	20
Projecting a Waypoint from Your Current Location	21
Compass Settings	21
Calibrating the Compass	21
Heading Settings	22
Setting the North Reference	22
Trip Computer	22
Trip Computer Settings	22
Altimeter	22
Altimeter Plot Settings	23
Altimeter Settings	23
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	23
Navigation	23
FIND Page	23
Navigating to a Destination	24
Stopping Navigation	24
Finding a Location Near Another Location	24
Waypoints	24
Saving Your Current Location as a Waypoint	24
Saving a Location on the Map as a Waypoint	24
Navigating to a Waypoint	24
Finding a Saved Waypoint	25
Editing a Waypoint	25
Deleting a Waypoint	25
Changing the Photo for a Waypoint	25
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location	25
Projecting a Waypoint from a Saved Waypoint	26
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	26
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint	26
Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm	26
Adding a Waypoint to a Route	27
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	27
Routes	27
Creating a Route Using Route Planner	27
Creating a Route Using the Map	27
Navigating a Saved Route	27
Viewing the Active Route	28
Editing a Route	28
Editing the Name of a Route	28
Viewing a Route on the Map	28
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route	28
Reversing a Route	29
Deleting a Route	29
Recordings	29
Recording Settings	29
Advanced Recording Settings	29
Auto Save Settings	30
Viewing the Current Activity	30
Navigating Using TracBack®‎	30
Stopping the Current Activity	30
Saving the Current Activity	31
Viewing Saved Activity Information	31
Saving a Location from an Activity as a Waypoint	31
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity	31
Reversing an Activity	31
Navigating a Saved Activity	31
Deleting a Saved Activity	32
Courses	32
Creating a Course	32
Creating a Course Using the Map	32
Navigating a Saved Course	32
Editing a Course	33
Editing the Name of a Course	33
Viewing a Saved Course on the Map	33
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Course	33
Reversing a Course	34
Creating a Track or Route from a Saved Course	34
Deleting a Course	34
Optional Maps	34
Purchasing Additional Maps	34
Finding an Address	34
Connected Features	35
Connected Feature Requirements	35
Phone Notifications	36
Viewing Phone Notifications	36
Hiding Notifications	36
Managing Notifications	36
Connecting to a Wireless Network	36
Connect IQ Features	36
Downloading Connect IQ Features	36
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer	37
Viewing Connect IQ Widgets	37
Data Use and History	37
Viewing Plan Details	37
Viewing Data Use	37
Main Menu Tools	38
Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast	39
Updating an inReach Weather Forecast	39
Deleting an inReach Weather Forecast	40
Viewing an Active Weather Forecast	40
Viewing an Active Weather Map	40
Adding an Active Weather Location	40
Switching the Active Weather Location	41
Deleting an Active Weather Location	41
Garmin Adventures	41
Sending Files to and from BaseCamp	41
Creating an Adventure	41
Starting an Adventure	42
Calculating the Size of an Area	42
Using the Flashlight	42
Geocaches	42
Registering Your Device at Geocaching.‍com	43
Connecting to Geocaching.‍com	43
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer	43
Searching for a Geocache	43
Searching for a Geocache on the Map	44
Filtering the Geocache List	44
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter	44
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter	44
Viewing Geocache Details	44
Navigating to a Geocache	45
Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache	45
Logging the Attempt	45
chirp	45
Enabling chirp Searching	45
Finding a Geocache with a chirp	45
Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device	46
Removing Your Device Registration From Geocaching.‍com	46
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location	46
Downloading Maps	46
Enabling Maps	47
Deleting a Map	47
Selecting a Profile	47
Setting a Proximity Alarm	47
Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm	47
Satellite Page	47
GPS Satellite Settings	48
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly	48
Using the VIRB Remote	48
Customizing the Device	48
Customizing the Data Fields	48
Setup Menu	49
System Settings	49
Satellite Settings	49
Display Settings	50
Turning Off the Screen	50
Changing the Color Mode	50
Bluetooth Settings	50
Wi‑Fi Settings	50
Routing Settings	51
Advanced Routing Settings	51
Turning On Expedition Mode	51
Setting the Device Tones	51
Geocaching Settings	52
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors	52
Fitness Settings	52
Marking Laps by Distance	52
Marine Settings	53
Setting Up Marine Alarms	53
Menu Settings	53
Customizing the Main Menu	53
Changing the Page Sequence	54
Configuring the Page Ribbon Display	54
Position Format Settings	54
Changing the Units of Measure	55
Time Settings	55
Profiles	55
Creating a Custom Profile	55
Editing a Profile Name	55
Deleting a Profile	56
Resetting Data and Settings	56
Restoring Default Page Settings	56
Device Information	56
Product Updates	56
Setting Up Garmin Express	56
Getting More Information	57
Attaching the Carabiner Clip	57
Removing the Carabiner Clip	57
Attaching a Lanyard	57
Device Care	58
Cleaning the Device	58
Data Management	58
File Types	58
Installing a Memory Card	58
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	59
Transferring Files to Your Device	59
Deleting Files	59
Disconnecting the USB Cable	59
Specifications	60
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	60
Appendix	61
Data Fields	61
Optional Accessories	63
tempe	63
Tips for Pairing Wireless Sensors	64
Troubleshooting	64
Maximizing Battery Life	64
Long-Term Storage	64
Restarting the Device	64
About Heart Rate Zones	64
Fitness Goals	64

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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.

Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the device.

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

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.

On your computer, open the file browser.

Select a file.

Select

Edit

Copy

Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or memory card.

Browse to a folder.

Select

Edit

Paste

The file appears in the list of files in the device memory or on the memory card.

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.

Open the

Garmin

drive or volume.

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

Select a file.

Press the

Delete

key on your keyboard.

NOTE:

If you are using an Apple

computer, you must empty the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

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.

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

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Device Information