Initiating an SOS Rescue..... 8 Using Your Computer......16 Sending a Custom SOS Message..8 Viewing Connect IQ Widgets.... 16 Canceling an SOS Rescue....8 Garmin Explore........16 Testing the Device......9 Navigation........17 Navigating to a Destination....17 Syncing inReach Data....... 9 Navigating with the Map....
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Creating a Waypoint......17 Creating a Track or Route from a Saved Course........24 Navigating to a Waypoint....18 Deleting a Course......24 Editing a Waypoint......18 Deleting a Waypoint......18 Weather..........24 Waypoint Averaging......18 Projecting a Waypoint....... 18 Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast..........
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Device Information......41 Setting a Proximity Alarm..... 31 Editing or Deleting a Proximity Product Updates........41 Alarm..........32 Setting Up Garmin Express....41 Sending and Receiving Data Getting More Information..... 41 Wirelessly..........32 Battery Information....... 41 Selecting a Profile......... 32 Maximizing Battery Life....
Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overview Internal Iridium and GNSS antenna ® Power button SOS button Buttons Micro-USB port (under weather cap) Flashlight microSD card slot (under weather cap)
Status LED The status LED indicates the device status. LED Activity Status Double flashing green You have an unread message. Flashing green The device is in expedition mode. The device does not have a clear view of the sky. Flashing red The device is below 10% battery power.
Buttons FIND Select to open the search menu. MARK Select to save your current location as a waypoint. Select to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. QUIT Select to scroll through the main pages. Select to choose options and acknowledge messages. ENTER Select to control the current activity recording (from the Map, Compass, Altimeter, and Trip Computer pages).
Activating the Device Before you can use the inReach features of your GPSMAP 66i device, you must activate it. 1 Create an account, and select a satellite subscription at explore.garmin.com. 2 Turn on the device. NOTE: You must enter the device IMEI number and AUTH code to complete the online portion of activation before heading outdoors.
SMS phone number, an email address, or another device that uses inReach technology. Each message you send includes your location details where allowed. Sending a Preset Message Preset messages are messages that you created at explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and recipients. 1 From the Messages page, select Send Preset.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming inReach messages. Tracking You can use the tracking feature to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified send interval. Track points appear on the Garmin Explore website and the MapShare tracking ™...
During an emergency, you can use your GPSMAP 66i device to contact the Garmin Response center to request help. Pressing the SOS button sends a message to the Garmin Response team, and they notify the appropriate emergency responders of your situation. You can communicate with the Garmin Response team during your emergency while you wait for help to arrive.
Initiating an SOS Rescue You can initiate an SOS rescue with the device turned on or off if the device has battery power. 1 Lift the protective cap from the SOS button 2 Press and hold the SOS button. 3 Wait for the SOS countdown. The device sends a default message to the emergency response service with details about your location.
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.
represents your location on the map. As you travel, moves 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.
Compass When navigating, points to your destination, regardless of the direction you are moving. When points toward the top of the electronic compass, you are traveling directly toward your destination. If points any other direction, turn until it points toward the top of the compass. Using the Compass You can use the compass to navigate an active route.
Compass Settings From the compass, select MENU. Sight 'N Go: Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a reference point (Navigating with Sight 'N Go, page 11). Stop Navigation: Stops navigating the current route. Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard.
Trip Computer Settings From the trip computer, select MENU. Reset: Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip. Change Data Fields: Customizes the trip computer data fields. Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard. NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard.
EPO Downloads: Allows you to download an extended prediction orbit file to quickly locate GPS satellites and reduce the time it takes to get an initial GPS fix using the Garmin Connect app or when connected to a Wi‑Fi ®...
• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Smart Notifications. The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS phone directly, and through the Garmin Connect app on an Android phone.
Garmin Explore The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible Garmin device.
Navigation You can use the GPS navigation features on your device to navigate a saved activity, route, or course. • Your device records your path as an activity. Activities use corridor navigation. When navigating a saved activity, it cannot be recalculated (Recordings, page 21).
Navigating to a Waypoint 1 Select FIND > Waypoints. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select Go. By default, your route to the waypoint appears as a straight, colored line on the map. Editing a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select an item to edit, such as the name.
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint 1 Select Waypoint Manager. 2 Select a waypoint. 3 Select MENU > Find Near Here. 4 Select a category. The list displays locations near the selected waypoint. Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm You can add a proximity alarm for a waypoint. Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular location.
Viewing the Active Route 1 While navigating a route, select Active Route. 2 Select a point in the route to view additional details. Editing a Route You can add, remove, or rearrange points on a route. 1 Select Route Planner. 2 Select a route.
(File Types, page 43). The FIT option records your activity with fitness information that is tailored for the Garmin Connect application and can be used for navigation. The FIT and GPX option records your activity as both a traditional track that can be viewed on the map and used for navigation, and as an activity with fitness information.
3 Select MENU > Copy Reversed. Creating a Track from a Saved Activity You can create a track from a saved activity. This allows you to share your track wirelessly with other compatible Garmin devices. 1 Select Recorded Activities. 2 Select an activity.
Creating a Course Using the Map 1 Select Course Planner > Create Course. 2 Select a course creation method: • To create a course with no map adjustments or recalculations, select Direct Path. • To create a course that adjusts to follow map data and recalculates as needed, select Roads & Trails. 3 Select Select First Point >...
3 Select MENU > Reverse Course. Creating a Track or Route from a Saved Course You can create a track or route from a saved course. The tracks or routes can be navigated using Garmin devices that do not support course navigation.
Weather forecasts incur data charges or additional charges on your inReach subscription. For more information about the different types of forecasts and the associated costs, go to garmin.com/manuals/inreachweather. 1 Select inReach Weather > New Forecast.
Viewing an Active Weather Map To view an active weather map, your device must be connected to your smartphone. While your device is connected to a smartphone or Wi‑Fi network with internet access, you can view a live weather map showing weather radar, cloud cover, temperature, or wind conditions. 1 Select Active Weather.
Viewing Data Use You can view the number of messages, preset messages, and track points sent during the current billing cycle. The data use counter resets automatically at the beginning of each billing cycle. 1 Select inReach Utilities. 2 Select Plan Usage. Main Menu Tools Select MENU twice.
66 series device. Satellite: Displays your current GPS satellite information (Satellite Page, page 33). Collections Manager: Displays collections synced from your Garmin Explore account. Course Planner: Displays a list of saved courses and allows you to create new courses (Courses, page 22).
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a computer (Transferring Files to Your Device, page 44). You can place the geocache files into a GPX file and import them into the GPX folder on the device. With a premium membership to geocaching.com, you can use the "pocket query"...
Filtering the Geocache List You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such as the level of difficulty. 1 Select Geocaching > MENU > Filter. 2 Select one or more options to filter: • To filter by a geocache category, such as puzzle or event, select Type. •...
A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache. You can use your device to find a chirp in a geocache. Enabling chirp Searching 1 Select Setup > Geocaching. 2 Select chirp™ Searching > On.
• To delete the alarm, select Delete. Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 3 m (10 ft.) of a compatible Garmin device. Your device can send and receive data wirelessly when connected with a compatible Garmin device using ANT+ technology.
Single Color: Allows you to select whether the satellite page is displayed in multicolor or single color. Set Location On Map: Allows you to mark your current location on the map. You can use this location to create routes or search for saved locations. AutoLocate Position: Calculates your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. ®...
Setup Menu Select MENU twice, and select Setup. System: Allows you to customize system settings (System Settings, page 34). Display: Adjusts the backlight and display settings (Display Settings, page 35). Bluetooth: Pairs your device to a smartphone, and allows you to customize the Bluetooth settings (Bluetooth Settings, page 35).
Garmin Spanner: Allows you to use the device USB port with most NMEA 0183-compliant mapping programs by creating a virtual serial port. Garmin Serial: Sets the device to use a Garmin proprietary format to exchange waypoint, route, and track data with a computer.
Routing Settings The available routing settings vary based on whether Direct Routing is enabled or disabled. Select Setup > Routing. Direct Routing: Enables or disables direct routing. Direct routing calculates the most direct route possible to the destination. Activity: Sets an activity while routing. The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.
Wireless Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com. Pairing Your Wireless Sensors Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor.
6 Copy the .gpf file with the recognizable profile name to your computer. 7 Connect the next GPSMAP 66i device to your computer, and copy the .gpf file to the Garmin > Profiles folder. 8 On the GPSMAP 66i device, select Profile Change from the main menu to select the new profile...
Changing the Page Sequence 1 Select Setup > Menus > Page Sequence > Edit Page Sequence. 2 Select a page. 3 Select an option: • To move the page up or down in the list, select Move. • To add a new page to the page sequence, select Insert, and select a category. •...
Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and views are different when you use the device for hunting than when geocaching. Profiles are associated with the activity screens, including the home screen. When you are using a profile and you change settings, such as data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved automatically as part of the profile.
• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Battery Information The actual battery life depends on your device settings, such as the tracking and message checking intervals.
Turning On Expedition Mode You can use expedition mode to prolong the battery life. In expedition mode, the screen shuts off, the device enters low power mode, and the device collects fewer GPS track points. 1 Select Setup > Expedition Mode. 2 Select an option: •...
• Files from Garmin Explore. • GPX route, track, and waypoint files. • GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer, page 29). • JPEG photo files. • GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to www.garmin.com/products/poiloader. Device Information...
Installing a Memory Card You can install a microSD memory card, up to 32 GB, for additional storage or pre-loaded maps. 1 Lift the weather cap on the side of the device 2 Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the front of the device. 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...
FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 Select Setup. 2 Select About. 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. Device Information...
Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require you to be navigating or require wireless accessories to display data. 24 hr. Max. Temperature: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor. 24 hr. Min. Temperature: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
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Elevation - Minimum: The lowest elevation reached since the last reset. ETA at Destination: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear. ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the waypoint).
• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates. • Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Optional Accessories Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness accessories, and replacement parts, are available at http:/ /buy.garmin.com...
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device • Verify that the ANT+ accessory is compatible with your Garmin device. • Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin device, move 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ accessories.
Heart Rate Zone Calculations % of Maximum Heart Zone Perceived Exertion Benefits Rate Beginning-level aerobic training, 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing reduces stress Comfortable pace, slightly deeper Basic cardiovascular training, good 60–70% breathing, conversation possible recovery pace Moderate pace, more difficult to hold Improved aerobic capacity, optimal 70–80% conversation...
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