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© 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content 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®, Fusion®, GPSMAP®, inReach®, TracBack®, VIRB®, and Xero® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. chirp™, Connect IQ™, Garmin Connect™, Garmin Explore™, Garmin Express™, MapShare™, and tempe™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. Apple®, iPhone®, and Mac® are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The BLUETOOTH® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. iOS® is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. used under license by Apple Inc. Iridium® is a registered trademark of Iridium Satellite LLC. microSD® and the microSDHC logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. NMEA® is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association. Wi‑Fi® is a registered mark of Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation. Windows® is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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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products and to make changes in the content 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

, Fusion

, GPSMAP

, inReach

, TracBack

, VIRB

, and Xero

are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA

and other countries. chirp

™

, Connect IQ

™

, Garmin Connect

™

, Garmin Explore

™

, Garmin Express

™

, MapShare

™

, and tempe

™

are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks

may not be used without the express permission of Garmin.

Android

™

is a trademark of Google Inc. Apple

, iPhone

, and Mac

are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The BLUETOOTH

word mark and logos are owned by

the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. iOS

is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. used under license by Apple Inc. Iridium

is a registered

trademark of Iridium Satellite LLC. microSD

and the microSDHC logo are trademarks of SD-3C, LLC. NMEA

is a registered trademark of the National Marine Electronics Association. Wi

‑

is a

registered mark of Wi-Fi Alliance Corporation. Windows

is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Other trademarks and trade names are those

of their respective owners.