Testing The Device; Using The Main Pages - Garmin GPSMAP 86 Owner's Manual

Testing the Device

You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to
ensure your satellite subscription is active.
From the main menu, select inReach Utilities >
Communications Test > Test.
Wait while the device sends a test message. When you
receive a confirmation message, your device is ready to use.
Syncing inReach Data
You can sync data from your Garmin Explore account to your
device using the Garmin Explore app. After you make edits to
your data, such as contacts, preset messages, or quick text
messages, you must sync them to your device using the mobile
app.
Open the Garmin Explore app.
Changes made to data such as collections, waypoints,
routes, and tracks update automatically.
You can now sync your data to your GPSMAP 86i/sci device.
Contacts
You can add, delete, and edit contacts on the GPSMAP 86i/sci
device.
Adding a Contact
1
Select Contacts > New Contact.
2
Select an item to edit.
3
Enter the new information.
Editing a Contact
1 Select Contacts.
2
Select a contact.
3 Select an item to edit.
4
Enter the new information.
Deleting a Contact
1
Select Contacts.
2
Select a contact.
3
Select MENU > Delete Contact.

Using the Main Pages

The information needed to operate this device is found on the
main menu, map, compass, trip computer, and altimeter pages.
Select PAGE or QUIT to scroll through the main pages.
Opening the Main Menu
The main menu gives you access to tools and setup screens for
waypoints, activities, routes, and more
page 10, Setup Menu, page
From any page, select MENU twice.
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel,
and displays your path. Depending on your zoom level, waypoint
names and symbols may appear on the map. You can zoom in
on the map to see more detail. 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 Map Setup > Orientation.
4
(Main Menu Tools,
14).
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 multiple locations.
1
From the map, move the cursor to a location.
2
Select MENU > Measure Distance.
3
Select additional locations on the map.
Map Page Settings
From the map, select MENU.
Stop Navigation: Stops navigating the current route.
Map Setup: Enables you to open additional map settings
Settings, page
Marine Setup: Allows you to configure the marine settings
(Marine Settings, page
Measure Distance: Allows you to measure the distance
between multiple locations
page 4).
Restore Defaults: Restores the map to factory default settings.
Map Settings
From the map, select MENU, and select Map Setup.
Configure Maps: Enables or disables the maps currently
loaded on the device.
Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page
(Changing the Map Orientation, page
Dashboard: Sets a dashboard to display on the map. Each
dashboard shows different information about your route or
your location.
Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text is shown on the
map.
Advanced Setup: Enables you to open advanced map settings
(Advanced Map Settings, page
Advanced Map Settings
From the map, select MENU, and select Map Setup >
Advanced 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.
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.
Vehicle: Sets the position icon, which represents your position
on the map. The default icon is a small blue triangle.
Zoom Levels: Adjusts the zoom level at which map items
appear. The map items do not appear when the map zoom
level is higher than the selected level.
Text Size: Selects the text size for map items.
Compass
moves
When navigating,
direction you are moving. When
electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your
destination. If
toward the top of the compass.
Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate an active route.
1
Hold the device level.
4).
15).
(Measuring Distance on the Map,
4).
4).
points to your destination, regardless of the
points toward the top of the
points any other direction, turn until it points
(Map
Testing the Device