Garmin GPSMAP 86sci Owners Manual - Page 22

Device Care NOTICE Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage. The device is water resistant to IEC Standard 60529 IPX7. It can withstand accidental immersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Prolonged submersion can cause damage to the device. After submersion, be certain to wipe dry and air dry the device before using or charging. Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorinated or salt water environments. Cleaning the Device 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution. 2 Wipe it dry. After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely. 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. • FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect. Installing a Memory Card You can install a microSD memory card for additional storage or pre-loaded maps. The device supports memory cards up to 32 GB. For optimal performance, use a class 10 memory card. 1 Lift the weather cap on the side of the device . 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. 2 Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the device screen. 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. Specifications Battery type Battery life Water rating Operating temperature range Charging temperature range Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion Up to 40 hr. Up to 200 hr. in expedition mode IEC 60529 IPX71 From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F) From 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F) 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 Device Information