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technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and
tracks.
1
Select Share Wirelessly.
2
Select an option:
• Select Send, and select a type of data.
• Select Receive to receive data from another device. The
other compatible device must be attempting to send data.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting a Profile
When you change activities, you can change the setup of the
device by changing the profile.
1
Select Profile Change.
2
Select a profile.
Calculating the Size of an Area
1
Select Area Calculation > Start.
2
Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.
3
Select Calculate when finished.
Using the VIRB Remote
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Owner's Manual for more information.
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device.
1
Turn on your VIRB camera.
2
On your GPSMAP 86 device, select VIRB Remote.
3
Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
4
Select an option:
• To record video, select
• To take a photograph, select
Using the Flashlight
NOTE: Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can
reduce the brightness or flash frequency to extend the life of the
battery.
1
Select Flashlight > ENTER.
2
If necessary, use the brightness slider to adjust the
brightness.
3
If necessary, select a different flash type.
0
No strobe, constant beam.
1 through 9 Number of strobes per second.
SOS
Emergency strobe.
NOTE: Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and ANT+ connections are
disabled in SOS mode.
Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy,
satellite locations, and signal strength.
GPS Satellite Settings
Select Satellite > MENU.
Use With GPS On: Allows you to turn the GPS on.
Track Up: Indicates whether satellites are shown with rings
oriented with north toward the top of the screen or oriented
with your current track toward the top of the screen.
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.
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.
AutoLocate Position: Calculates your GPS position using the
Garmin AutoLocate
feature.
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Satellite Setup: Sets the satellite system options
Settings, page
13).
Customizing the Device
Customizing the Data Fields
You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page.
1
Open the page for which you will change the data fields.
2
Select MENU.
3
Select Change Data Fields.
4
Select the new data field.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setup Menu
Select MENU twice, and select Setup.
System: Allows you to customize system settings
Settings, page
13).
Display: Adjusts the backlight and display settings
Settings, page
13).
Bluetooth: Pairs your device to a smartphone, and allows you
to customize the Bluetooth settings
page
13).
Wi-Fi: Allows you to connect to wireless networks
Settings, page
13).
Map: Sets the map appearance
Recording: Allows you to customize activity recording settings
(Recording Settings, page
Routing: Allows you to customize how the device calculates
routes for each activity
(Routing Settings, page
Expedition Mode: Allows you to customize settings for turning
on expedition mode
(Turning On Expedition Mode,
page
15).
Tones: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones and alerts
(Setting the Device Tones, page
Heading: Allows you to customize the compass heading
settings
(Heading Settings, page
Altimeter: Allows you to customize the altimeter settings
(Altimeter Settings, page
Geocaching: Allows you to customize your geocache settings
(Geocaching Settings, page
Sensors: Pairs wireless sensors with your device
Sensors, page
14).
Fitness: Allows you to customize settings for recording fitness
activities
(Fitness Settings, page
Marine: Sets the appearance of marine data on the map
(Marine Settings, page
14).
Menus: Allows you to customize the page sequence and main
menu
(Menu Settings, page
LiveTrack: Sets the auto track and your moving interval.
Messages: Sets the length of the message notification ring and
turns on and off message notifications.
Position Format: Sets the geographical position format and
datum options
(Position Format Settings, page
Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device
the Units of Measure, page
Time: Adjusts the time settings
Profiles: Allows you to customize and create new activity
profiles
(Profiles, page
15).
(Satellite
(System
(Display
(Bluetooth Settings,
‑ Fi
(Wi
(Map Settings, page
4).
8).
13).
13).
5).
5).
13).
(Wireless
14).
14).
14).
(Changing
14).
(Time Settings, page
15).
Customizing the Device
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