Using The Main Pages; Acquiring Satellite Signals; Compass; Course Pointer - Garmin GPSMAP 66 Owner's Manual

Select to zoom in on the map.
Select to zoom out on the map.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

It may take 30 to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
1
Go outdoors to an open area.
2 If necessary, turn on the device.
3
Wait while the device searches for satellites.
A question mark flashes while the device determines your
location.
In the status bar, shows the satellite signal strength.
When the bars are full, the device has acquired satellite
signals.

Using the Main Pages

The information needed to operate this device is found on the
main menu, map, compass, and trip computer pages.
1
Select PAGE.
2
Select the active main page.
Opening the Main Menu
The main menu gives you access to setup screens including
waypoints, tracks, and routes. See
Settings, page 5 for main menu settings pages.
From any page, select MENU twice.
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel,
and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and symbols
appear on the map. When you are navigating to a destination,
your route is marked with a colored line on the map.
Changing the Map Orientation
1 From the map, select MENU.
2
Select Setup Map > Orientation.
3 Select an option:
• Select North Up to show north at the top of the page.
• Select Track Up to show your current direction of travel at
the top of the page.
• Select Automotive Mode to show an automotive
perspective with the direction of travel at the top.
Measuring Distance on the Map
You can measure the distance between two locations.
1
From the map, select a location.
2
Select MENU > Measure Distance > Use.
3
Select MENU > Measure Distance.
4
Move the pin to another location on the map.
Map Settings
Select Setup > Map.
Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. North
Up shows north at the top of the page. Track Up shows a top-
down view with your current direction of travel toward the top
of the page. Automotive Mode shows an 3D automotive view
with the direction of travel at the top.
Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text appears on the
map.
Data Fields: Customizes the data fields and dashboards of the
map, compass, elevation plot, and trip computer.
Map Information: Enables or disables the maps currently
loaded on the device.
2
Main Menu Features and
moves
Advanced Map Settings
Select Setup > Map > Advanced Map Setup.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level
for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must
zoom in or out manually.
Zoom Levels: Adjusts the zoom level at which map items will
appear. The map items will not appear when the map zoom
level is higher than the selected level.
Text Size: Selects the text size for map items.
Detail: Selects the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing
more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly.
Shaded Relief: Shows detail relief on the map (if available) or
turns off shading.

Compass

When navigating, points to your destination, regardless of the
direction you are moving. When
electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your
destination. If points any other direction, turn until it points
toward the top of the compass.
Calibrating the Compass
Before you can calibrate the electronic compass, you must be
outdoors, away from objects that influence magnetic fields, such
as cars, buildings, or overhead power lines.
The device has a 3-axis electronic compass (GPSMAP 66
series devices only). You should calibrate the compass after
moving long distances, experiencing temperature changes, or
changing the batteries.
1 From the compass, select MENU.
2
Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate an active route.
1 Select PAGE.
2
Hold the device level.
3 Follow to your destination.

Course Pointer

The course pointer is most useful when you are navigating on
water or where there are no major obstacles in your path. It can
also help you avoid hazards near the course, such as shoals or
submerged rocks.
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select MENU >
Setup Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course.
To enable the course pointer, from the compass, select MENU >
Setup Heading > Go To Line/Pointer > Course (CDI).
The course pointer indicates your relationship to the course
line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator
(CDI) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the
course. The scale refers to the distance between dots
the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course
you are.
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Using the Main Pages