Garmin GPSMAP 66 User manual

GPSMAP®66
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Device Overview......................................................................... 1
Installing Batteries..................................................................1
Battery Information..................................................................... 1
Maximizing Battery Life.......................................................... 1
Turning On Battery Save Mode............................................. 1
Long-Term Storage................................................................ 1
Installing Batteries...................................................................... 1
Turning On the Device................................................................ 1
Keys............................................................................................ 1
Acquiring Satellite Signals.......................................................... 2
Using the Main Pages.................................................... 2
Opening the Main Menu............................................................. 2
Map............................................................................................. 2
Changing the Map Orientation............................................... 2
Measuring Distance on the Map............................................ 2
Map Settings.......................................................................... 2
Compass.....................................................................................2
Calibrating the Compass........................................................2
Using the Compass................................................................2
Course Pointer....................................................................... 2
Navigating with Sight 'N Go................................................... 3
Navigating with Sight 'N Go................................................... 3
Trip Computer............................................................................. 3
Trip Computer Settings.......................................................... 3
Elevation Plot.............................................................................. 3
Elevation Plot Settings........................................................... 3
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter...................................... 3
Restoring Default Page Settings................................................ 3
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks.................................... 3
Waypoints................................................................................... 3
Creating a Waypoint.............................................................. 3
Projecting a Waypoint............................................................ 3
Navigating to a Waypoint....................................................... 4
Editing a Waypoint................................................................. 4
Deleting a Waypoint............................................................... 4
Routes........................................................................................ 4
Creating a Route Using Route Planner................................. 4
Editing the Name of a Route.................................................. 4
Editing a Route...................................................................... 4
Viewing a Route on the Map.................................................. 4
Deleting a Route.................................................................... 4
Navigating a Saved Route..................................................... 4
Viewing the Active Route....................................................... 4
Stopping Navigation............................................................... 4
Reversing a Route................................................................. 4
Recording................................................................................... 4
Recording Controls................................................................ 4
Tracks Settings...................................................................... 4
Viewing the Current Activity................................................... 5
Saving the Current Activity.....................................................5
Clearing the Current Track.....................................................5
Deleting an Activity History.................................................... 5
Navigating a Saved Activity................................................... 5
Purchasing Additional Maps....................................................... 5
Finding an Address................................................................ 5
Main Menu Features and Settings................................ 5
Using the Flashlight.................................................................... 5
Geocaches..................................................................................5
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer......................... 5
Navigating to a Geocache......................................................5
chirp™....................................................................................5
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly..................................... 5
Setting a Proximity Alarm........................................................... 6
Selecting a Profile....................................................................... 6
Area Calculation......................................................................... 6
Calculating the Size of an Area............................................. 6
Satellite Page..............................................................................6
GPS Satellite Settings............................................................6
Garmin Adventures..................................................................... 6
Sending Files to BaseCamp.................................................. 6
Creating an Adventure........................................................... 6
Starting an Adventure............................................................ 6
VIRB® Remote........................................................................... 6
Waypoint Averaging....................................................................7
Bluetooth Connected Features................................................... 7
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device................................ 7
Phone Notifications................................................................ 7
Additional Main Menu Tools....................................................... 7
Customizing the Device................................................. 7
Customizing the Data Fields....................................................... 7
Data Fields............................................................................. 7
System Settings.......................................................................... 8
GPS and GLONASS.............................................................. 9
Serial Interface Settings......................................................... 9
Display Settings.......................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Backlight............................................................... 9
Setting the Device Tones............................................................9
Marine Settings........................................................................... 9
Setting Up Marine Alarms...................................................... 9
Resetting Data and Settings....................................................... 9
Changing the Page Sequence.................................................... 9
Adding a Page....................................................................... 9
Removing a Page................................................................ 10
Customizing the Main Menu..................................................... 10
Changing the Units of Measure................................................ 10
Time Settings............................................................................ 10
Position Format Settings...........................................................10
Altimeter Settings......................................................................10
Routing Settings....................................................................... 10
Profiles...................................................................................... 10
Creating a Custom Profile.................................................... 10
Editing a Profile Name......................................................... 10
Deleting a Profile..................................................................10
Device Information....................................................... 10
Product Updates....................................................................... 10
Setting Up Garmin Express................................................. 11
Registering Your Device...................................................... 11
Attaching the Carabiner Clip..................................................... 11
Removing the Carabiner Clip............................................... 11
Attaching the Wrist Strap.......................................................... 11
Device Care.............................................................................. 11
Cleaning the Device............................................................. 11
Data Management.................................................................... 11
File Types............................................................................ 11
Installing a Memory Card..................................................... 11
Connecting the Device to Your Computer........................... 11
Transferring Files to Your Device........................................ 12
Deleting Files....................................................................... 12
Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................12
Specifications............................................................................12
Appendix....................................................................... 12
Contacting Garmin Support...................................................... 12
Turning On the Backlight.......................................................... 12
Optional Accessories................................................................ 12
tempe™............................................................................... 12
Using Optional Fitness Accessories.................................... 12
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device.. 12
Table of Contents i

Troubleshooting........................................................................ 12
Resetting the Device............................................................ 12
Viewing Device Information................................................. 13
Restoring All Default Settings.............................................. 13
Index.............................................................................. 14
ii Table of Contents

Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Device Overview
ÀInternal satellite antenna
ÁPower key
ÂKeys
ÃMicro-USB port (under weather cap)
ÄmicroSD® card slot (under batteries)
ÅBattery compartment
ÆMounting spine
ÇBattery cover D-ring
Installing Batteries
The handheld device operates using two AA batteries (not
included). Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.
1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover.
2Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
3Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
Battery Information
WARNING
The temperature rating for the device may exceed the usable
range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can rupture at high
temperatures.
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.
CAUTION
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries.
NOTICE
Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity as
the temperature decreases. Use lithium batteries when
operating the device in below freezing conditions.
Maximizing Battery Life
You can do several things to extend the life of the batteries.
• Reduce the backlight brightness (Adjusting the Backlight,
page 9).
• Reduce the backlight timeout (Display Settings, page 9).
• Use battery save mode (Turning On Battery Save Mode,
page 1).
• Decrease the map drawing speed (Map Settings, page 2).
• Turn off GLONASS (GPS and GLONASS, page 9).
Turning On Battery Save Mode
You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life.
From the app drawer, select Setup > Display > Battery
Save > On.
In battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight
times out. You can select to turn on the screen.
Long-Term Storage
When you do not plan to use the device for several months,
remove the batteries. Stored data is not lost when batteries are
removed.
Installing Batteries
The handheld device operates using two AA batteries (not
included). Use NiMH or lithium batteries for best results.
1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover.
2Insert two AA batteries, observing polarity.
3Replace the battery cover, and turn the D-ring clockwise.
Turning On the Device
Hold .
Keys
FIND Select to open the search menu.
MARK Select to save your current location as a waypoint.
QUIT Select to cancel or return to the previous menu or page.
Select to scroll through the main pages.
ENTER Select to select options and acknowledge messages.
MENU Select to open the options menu for the page that is
currently open.
Select twice to open the main menu (from any page).
PAGE Select to scroll through the main pages.
Select , , , or to select menu options and move the
map cursor.
Introduction 1

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.
1Go outdoors to an open area.
2If necessary, turn on the device.
3Wait 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.
1Select PAGE.
2Select the active main page.
Opening the Main Menu
The main menu gives you access to setup screens including
waypoints, tracks, and routes. See Main Menu Features and
Settings, page 5 for main menu settings pages.
From any page, select MENU twice.
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel, moves
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
1From the map, select MENU.
2Select Setup Map > Orientation.
3Select 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.
1From the map, select a location.
2Select MENU > Measure Distance > Use.
3Select MENU > Measure Distance.
4Move 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.
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 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.
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.
1From the compass, select MENU.
2Select Calibrate Compass > Start.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using the Compass
You can use the compass to navigate an active route.
1Select PAGE.
2Hold the device level.
3Follow 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 À indicates your relationship to the course
line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator
(CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the
course. The scale  refers to the distance between dots à on
the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course
you are.
2 Using the Main Pages

Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the
direction, and navigate to the object.
1Select Sight 'N Go.
2Point the device at an object.
3Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
4Navigate using the compass.
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, lock in the
direction, and navigate to the object.
NOTE: Sight 'N Go is available only with GPSMAP 66 series
devices.
1Select Sight 'N Go.
2Point the device at an object.
3Select Lock Direction > Set Course.
4Navigate using the compass.
Heading Settings
You can customize the compass settings.
Select Setup > Heading.
Display: Sets the type of directional heading shown on the
compass.
North Reference: Sets the north reference used on the
compass.
Go To Line/Pointer: Sets the behavior of the pointer that
appears on the map. Bearing points in the direction of your
destination. Course shows your relationship to the course line
leading to the destination.
Compass: Automatically switches from an electronic compass
to a GPS compass when you are traveling at a higher rate of
speed for a period of time.
Calibrate Compass: See Calibrating the Compass, page 2.
Trip Computer
The trip computer displays your current speed, average speed,
trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize
the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.
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.
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers shown on the
trip computer page.
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. Your settings are not lost when you change
profiles (Profiles, page 10).
Restore Defaults: Restores the trip computer to factory default
settings.
Elevation Plot
NOTE: The elevation plot is available only with GPSMAP 66
series devices.
By default, the elevation plot displays the elevation over the
distance traveled. You can customize elevation plot settings
(Elevation Plot Settings, page 3). You can select any point on
the plot to view details about that point.
Elevation Plot Settings
From the elevation plot, select MENU.
Change Plot Type: Sets the type of data shown on the
elevation plot.
Elevation/Time: Records elevation changes over a period of
time.
Elevation/Distance: Records elevation changes over a
distance.
Barometric Pressure: Records barometric pressure changes
over a period of time.
Ambient Pressure: Records ambient pressure changes over a
period of time.
Adjust Zoom Ranges: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the
elevation plot page.
Change Data Fields: Customizes the elevation plot data fields.
Reset: Resets the elevation plot data, including waypoint, track,
and trip data.
Calibrate Altimeter: See (Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter,
page 3).
Restore Defaults: Restores the elevation plot to factory default
settings.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know
the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
NOTE: The barometric altimeter is available only with GPSMAP
66 series devices.
1Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure
is known.
2Select PAGE > Elevation Plot > MENU > Calibrate
Altimeter.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Restoring Default Page Settings
1Open a page for which you will restore the settings.
2Select MENU > Restore Defaults.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or
where you have been. You can add details about the location,
such as name, elevation, and depth.
You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring
the file to the GPX folder (Transferring Files to Your Device,
page 12).
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1Select MARK.
2If necessary, select a field to make changes to the waypoint.
3Select Done.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1Select Waypoint Manager.
2Select a waypoint.
3Select MENU > Project Waypoint.
4Enter the bearing, and select Done.
5Select a unit of measure.
6Enter the distance, and select Done.
7Select Save.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks 3

Navigating to a Waypoint
1Select FIND > Waypoints.
2Select a waypoint.
3Select Go.
Editing a Waypoint
1From the app drawer, select Waypoint Manager.
2From the home screen, select Waypoint Manager.
3Select a saved waypoint.
4Select an item to edit, such as the name.
5Enter the new information, and select ENTER.
Deleting a Waypoint
1Select Waypoint Manager.
2Select a waypoint.
3Select MENU > Delete.
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to
your final destination.
Creating a Route Using Route Planner
A route can include many waypoints, and it should include at
least a starting point and one destination.
1From the app drawer, select Route Planner > Create Route
> Select First Point.
2From the home screen, select Route Planner > Create
Route > Select First Point.
3Select a category.
4Select the first point in the route.
5Select Use.
6Select Select Next Point to add additional points to the
route.
7Select QUIT to save the route.
Editing the Name of a Route
You can customize the name of a route to make it distinct.
1From the app drawer, select Route Planner.
2From the home screen, select Route Planner.
3Select a route.
4Select Change Name.
5Enter the new name.
Editing a Route
You can add, remove, or rearrange points on a route.
1From the app drawer, select Route Planner.
2From the home screen, select Route Planner.
3Select a route.
4Select Edit Route.
5Select a point.
6Select an option:
• To view the point on the map, select Review.
• To change the order of the points on the route, select
Move Up or Move Down.
• To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert.
The additional point is inserted before the point you are
editing.
• To remove the point from the route, select Remove.
7Select QUIT to save the route.
Viewing a Route on the Map
1From the app drawer, select Route Planner.
2From the home screen, select Route Planner.
3Select a route.
4Select View Map.
Deleting a Route
1From the app drawer, select Route Planner.
2From the home screen, select Route Planner.
3Select a route.
4Select Delete Route.
Navigating a Saved Route
1Select FIND > Routes.
2Select a route.
3Select Go.
Viewing the Active Route
1While navigating a route, from the app drawer, select Active
Route.
2While navigating a route, from the home screen, select
Active Route.
You may need to add this application to the home screen
before you can select it.
3Select a point in the route to view additional details.
Stopping Navigation
Select FIND > Stop Navigation.
Reversing a Route
You can switch the start and end points of your route to navigate
the route in reverse.
1From the app drawer, select Route Planner.
2From the home screen, select Route Planner.
3Select a route.
4Select Reverse Route.
Recording
Your device records your path as an activity. Activities contain
information about points along your recorded path, including
time, location, and elevation for each point.
Recording Controls
You can control activity recording by selecting ENTER from the
Map, Compass, Altimeter, and Trip Computer pages.
If an activity is currently recording, select Stop to pause the
recording and open the Save Activity page.
If an activity is not currently recording, the Save Activity page
appears.
From the Save Activity page, you can select one of the following
options:
Resume: Continue recording the current activity.
Clear ( ): Delete the current activity.
Save ( ): Save the current activity.
Tracks Settings
Select Setup > Tracks.
Track Log: Turns track recording on or off.
Record Method: Sets a track recording method. Auto records
the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum
representation of your tracks.
Recording Interval: Sets a track log recording rate. Recording
points more frequently creates a more-detailed track, but fills
the track log faster.
Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to organize
your tracks. Tracks are saved and cleared automatically.
Color: Changes the color of the track line on the map.
4 Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Viewing the Current Activity
1Select > ENTER
2Select and to scroll to an option:
• To show the current activity on the map, scroll to the map
tab.
• To show the elevation plot for the current activity, scroll to
the elevation tab.
Saving the Current Activity
1From the app drawer, select Recorded Activities > Current
Track.
2Select > Save.
3Select an option:
• Select Save Track to save the entire activity.
• Select MENU > Save Portion, and select a portion.
• Select Save Portion, and select a portion.
Clearing the Current Track
Select Track Manager > Current Track > Clear Current
Activity.
Deleting an Activity History
1From the app drawer, select Recorded Activities.
2Select an activity.
3Select MENU > Delete.
4Select Delete.
Navigating a Saved Activity
1Select FIND > Recording.
2Select an activity.
3Select Go.
Purchasing Additional Maps
1Go to your device product page at www.garmin.com.
2Click the Maps tab.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Finding an Address
You can use optional City Navigator® maps to search for
addresses.
1Select FIND > Addresses.
2Select the country or state, if necessary.
3Enter the city or postal code.
NOTE: Not all map data provides postal code searching.
4Select the city.
5Enter the house number.
6Enter the street.
Main Menu Features and Settings
Using the Flashlight
You may need to add the flashlight feature to the main menu
(Customizing the Main Menu, page 10).
NOTE: This feature is available only for models that include a
camera.
NOTE: Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can
reduce the brightness or flash frequency to extend the life of the
batteries.
1Select Flashlight > .
2If necessary, use the brightness slider to adjust the
brightness.
3If necessary, select a different flash type.
0 No strobe, constant beam.
1 through 9 Number of strobes per second.
SOS Emergency strobe.
Geocaches
Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide
or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates.
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer
You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a
computer (Transferring Files to Your Device, page 12). 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" feature to
load a large group of geocaches onto your device as a single
GPX file.
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2Go to www.geocaching.com.
3If necessary, create an account.
4Sign in.
5Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and
download geocaches to your device.
Navigating to a Geocache
1Select Geocaches.
2Select a geocache.
3Select Go.
Logging the Attempt
After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your
results. You can verify some geocaches at
www.opencaching.com.
1Select Geocaches > Log Attempt.
2Select Found, Did not Find, Needs Repair, or
Unattempted.
3Select an option:
• To stop logging, select Done.
• To begin navigation to the geocache nearest you, select
Find Next Closest.
• To enter a comment about looking for the cache or about
the cache itself, select Add Comment, enter a comment,
and select Done.
• To rate the geocache, select Rate Geocache, and enter a
rating for each category. You can go to
www.opencaching.com to upload your rating.
chirp™
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. For more information about the chirp, see the chirp
Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com.
Enabling chirp Searching
1Select Setup > Geocaches.
2Select chirp™ Setup > chirp™ Searching > On.
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
NOTE: This feature is available only with GPSMAP 66 series
devices.
Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 3 m
(10 ft.) of a compatible device.
Your device can send and receive data when paired with
another compatible device using Bluetooth® or ANT+® wireless
technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and
tracks.
1Select Share Wirelessly.
Main Menu Features and Settings 5

2Select 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.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range
of a particular location.
1Select Proximity Alarms > Create Alarm.
2Select a category.
3Select a location.
4Select Use.
5Enter a radius.
When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device
sounds a tone.
Selecting a Profile
You must add profiles before you can select them (Customizing
the Main Menu, page 10).
When you change activities, you can change the setup of the
device by changing the profile.
1Select Profile Change.
You may need to add this application to the home screen
before you can select it.
2Select a profile.
Area Calculation
Calculating the Size of an Area
1From the app drawer, select Area Calculation > Start.
2From the home screen, select Area Calculation > Start.
You may need to add this application to the home screen
before you can select it.
3Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.
4Select Calculate when finished.
Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy,
satellite locations, and signal strength.
GPS Satellite Settings
Select Satellite > MENU.
NOTE: Some settings are only available when Use Demo Mode
is enabled.
Use Demo Mode: Allows you to turn the GPS off.
Use Satellite System: 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.
AutoLocate Position: Calculates your GPS position using the
Garmin AutoLocate® feature.
Garmin Adventures
You can create adventures to share your journeys with family,
friends, and the Garmin community. You can group related
items together as an adventure. For example, you can create an
adventure for your latest hiking trip. The adventure could contain
the track log of the trip, photos of the trip, and geocaches you
hunted. You can use BaseCamp™ to create and manage your
adventures. For more information, go to adventures.garmin.com.
NOTE: BaseCamp is not available for all device models.
Sending Files to BaseCamp
1Open BaseCamp.
2Connect 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.
3Open the Garmin or memory card drive or volume.
4Select an option:
• Select an item from a connected device and drag it to My
Collection or to a list.
• From BaseCamp, select Device > Receive from Device,
and select the device.
Creating an Adventure
Before you can create an adventure and send it to your device,
you must download BaseCamp to your computer and transfer a
track from your device to your computer (Sending Files to
BaseCamp, page 6).
1Open BaseCamp.
2Select File > New > Garmin Adventure.
3Select a track, and select Next.
4If necessary, add items from BaseCamp.
5Complete the required fields to name and describe the
adventure.
6If you want to change the cover photo for the adventure,
select Change, and select a different photo.
7Select Finish.
Starting an Adventure
Before you can start an adventure, you must download an
adventure from Garmin Connect™, or send an adventure from
BaseCamp to your device (Sending Files to BaseCamp,
page 6).
When you start a saved adventure, the device follows the saved
track and displays shortcuts to related information along the
track, such as photos and waypoints.
1From the app drawer, select Adventures.
2Select an adventure.
3Select Start.
VIRB® Remote
NOTE: The VIRB Remote feature is available only with
GPSMAP 66 series devices.
Before you can use the VIRB Remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera.
The VIRB Remote function allows you to control your VIRB
camera from a distance.
1Select VIRB Remote.
2Select an option:
• Select REC to record video.
• Select Take Photo to take a photograph.
6 Main Menu Features and Settings

Waypoint Averaging
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
1Select Waypoint Manager.
2Select a waypoint.
3Select MENU > Average Location.
4Move to the waypoint location.
5Select Start.
6Follow the on-screen instructions.
7When the confidence status bar reaches 100%, select Save.
For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint,
waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Bluetooth Connected Features
Your GPSMAP 66 series device has several Bluetooth
connected features for your compatible smartphone. Some
features require you to install Garmin Connect Mobile or Garmin
Explore™ on your smartphone. Go to garmin.com/apps for more
information.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your GPSMAP 66 series device.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your activities in
real time. You can invite followers using email or social
media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin
Connect tracking page.
Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares
waypoints, tracks, and routes with your device. You can also
download maps to your smartphone for offline access.
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device
1Bring your compatible smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your
device.
2From the main menu on your device, select Setup >
Bluetooth > Status.
3On your compatible smartphone, enable Bluetooth
technology, and open Garmin Connect or Garmin Explore.
4Follow the process in Garmin Connect or Garmin Explore to
find your device.
A passkey appears on your device screen.
5On your compatible smartphone, enter the passkey.
Phone Notifications
NOTE: This feature is not available for all device models.
Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be
paired with the device. When your phone receives messages, it
sends notifications to your device. For more information, see
your owner's manual.
Viewing Phone Notifications
Before you can view notifications, you must pair your device with
your compatible smartphone.
1Select > MENU.
2Select a notification.
Hiding Notifications
By default, notifications appear on the device screen when they
are received. You can hide notifications to prevent them from
appearing.
Select Setup > Bluetooth > Notifications > Hide.
Additional Main Menu Tools
Select MENU.
Alarm Clock: Sets an audible alarm. If you are not currently
using the device, you can set the device to turn on at a
specific time.
Calculator: Displays a calculator.
Calendar: Displays a calendar.
Hunt and Fish: Displays the predicted best dates and times for
hunting and fishing at your current location.
Stopwatch: Allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time
laps.
Sun and Moon: Displays sunrise and sunset times, along with
the moon phase, based on your GPS position.
Customizing the Device
Customizing the Data Fields
You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page.
1Open the page for which you will change the data fields.
2Select MENU.
3Select Change Data Fields.
4Select the new data field.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
Data Fields
Some data fields require you to be navigating or require ANT+
accessories to display data.
24hr Max Temperature: The maximum temperature recorded in
the last 24 hours. Your device must be connected to a
wireless temperature sensor for this data to appear.
24hr Min Temperature: The minimum temperature recorded in
the last 24 hours. Your device must be connected to a
wireless temperature sensor for this data to appear.
Accuracy Of GPS: The margin of error for your exact location.
For example, your GPS location is accurate to within +/- 12 ft.
(3.65 m).
Alarm Timer: The current time of the countdown timer.
Ambient Pressure: The uncalibrated environmental pressure.
Ascent - Average: The average vertical distance of ascent
since the last reset.
Ascent - Maximum: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per
minute or meters per minute since the last reset.
Ascent - Total: The total elevation distance ascended since the
last reset.
Average Lap: The average lap time for the current activity.
Barometer: The calibrated current pressure.
Battery Level: The remaining battery power.
Bearing: The direction from your current location to a
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Cadence: The number of revolutions of the crank arm or
number of strides per minute. Your device must be
connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear.
Compass Heading: The direction you are moving based on the
compass.
Course: The direction from your starting location to a
destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route.
You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Current Lap: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
Date: The current day, month, and year.
Depth: The depth of the water. Your device must be connected
to a NMEA® 0183 or NMEA 2000® device capable of acquiring
the water depth.
Descent - Average: The average vertical distance of descent
since the last reset.
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Descent - Maximum: The maximum rate of descent in feet per
minute or meters per minute since the last reset.
Descent - Total: The total elevation distance descended since
the last reset.
Distance To Destination: The remaining distance to the final
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Distance To Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint
on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below
sea level.
Elevation Above Ground: The altitude of your current location
above ground level (if maps contain sufficient elevation
information).
Elevation - Maximum: The highest elevation reached since the
last reset.
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). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the
change in vertical distance.
Glide Ratio To Dest: The glide ratio required to descend from
your current position to the destination elevation. You must
be navigating for this data to appear.
GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS.
GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS.
GPS Signal Strength: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance).
For example, if for every 10 ft. (3 m) you climb you travel
200 ft. (60 m), the grade is 5%.
Heading: The direction you are moving.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Location (lat/lon): The current position in latitude and longitude
regardless of the selected position format setting.
Location (selected): The current position using the selected
position format setting.
Location of Destination: The position of your final destination.
You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Odometer: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This
total does not clear when resetting the trip data.
Off Course: The distance to the left or right by which you have
strayed from the original path of travel. You must be
navigating for this data to appear.
Pointer: An arrow points in the direction of the next waypoint or
turn. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Speed: The current rate of travel.
Speed Limit: The reported speed limit for the road. Not
available in all maps and in all areas. Always rely on posted
road signs for actual speed limits.
Speed - Maximum: The highest speed reached since the last
reset.
Speed - Moving Avg.: The average speed while moving since
the last reset.
Speed - Overall Avg.: The average speed while moving and
stopped since the last reset.
Stopwatch Timer: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body
temperature affects the temperature sensor. Your device
must be connected to a wireless temperature sensor for this
data to appear.
Temperature - Water: The temperature of the water. Your
device must be connected to a NMEA 0183 device capable
of acquiring the water temperature.
Time of Day: The current time of day based on your current
location and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving
time).
Time To Destination: The estimated time remaining before you
reach the destination. You must be navigating for this data to
appear.
Time To Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach
the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for
this data to appear.
To Course: The direction in which you must move to get back
on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Total Lap: The stopwatch time for all the completed laps.
Track Distance: The distance traveled for the current track.
Trip Odometer: A running tally of the distance traveled since
the last reset.
Trip Time: A running tally of the total time spent moving and not
moving since the last reset.
Trip Time - Moving: A running tally of the time spent moving
since the last reset.
Trip Time - Stopped: A running tally of the time spent not
moving since the last reset.
Turn: The angle of difference (in degrees) between the bearing
to your destination and your current course. L means turn
left. R means turn right. You must be navigating for this data
to appear.
Velocity Made Good: The speed at which you are closing on a
destination along a route. You must be navigating for this
data to appear.
Vertical Dist to Dest: The elevation distance between your
current position and the final destination. You must be
navigating for this data to appear.
Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
Vertical Speed To Dest: The rate of ascent or descent to a
predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data
to appear.
Waypoint At Dest: The last point on the route to the
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Waypoint At Next: The next point on the route. You must be
navigating for this data to appear.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
Satellite System: Sets the satellite system to GPS, GPS +
GLONASS, or Demo Mode (GPS off).
WAAS/EGNOS: Enables the system to use Wide Area
Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation
Overlay Service (WAAS/EGNOS) data.
Language: Sets the text language on the device.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data, such as street
names.
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Interface: Sets the format of the serial interface (Serial Interface
Settings, page 9).
AA Battery Type: Allows you to change the type of AA battery
you are using.
NOTE: This setting is disabled when the NiMH battery pack
is installed.
GPS and GLONASS
The default satellite system setting is GPS + GLONASS, which
offers increased performance in challenging environments and
faster position acquisition. Using GPS and GLONASS can
reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.
Serial Interface Settings
Select Setup > System > Interface.
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.
NMEA In/Out: Sets the device to use standard NMEA 0183
output and input.
Text Out: Provides simple ASCII text output of location and
velocity information.
RTCM: Allows the device to accept Differential Global
Positioning System (DGPS) information from a device
supplying Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
(RTCM) data in an SC-104 format.
MTP: Sets the device to use Media Transfer Protocol (MTP) to
access the file system on the device instead of mass storage
mode.
Display Settings
Select Setup > Display.
Backlight Timeout: Adjusts the length of time before the
backlight turns off.
Battery Save: Saves the battery power and prolongs the battery
life by turning off the screen when the backlight times out.
Colors: Changes the appearance of the display background and
selection highlight.
Main, Setup, Find Style: Changes the style of the menu
system.
Screen Capture: Allows you to save the image on the device
screen.
Adjusting the Backlight
1Select to open the status page.
2Use and to adjust the brightness.
Setting the Device Tones
You can customize tones for messages, keys, turn warnings,
and alarms.
1From the app drawer, select Setup > Tones > Tones > On.
2From the home screen, select Setup > Tones > Tones > On.
3Select a tone for each audible type.
Marine Settings
From the app drawer, select Setup > Marine.
Marine Chart Mode: Sets the type of chart the device uses
when displaying marine data. Nautical displays various map
features in different colors so the marine POIs are more
readable and so the map reflects the drawing scheme of
paper charts. Fishing (requires marine maps) displays a
detailed view of bottom contours and depth soundings and
simplifies map presentation for optimal use while fishing.
Appearance: Sets the appearance of marine navigation aids on
the map.
Marine Alarm Setup: Sets alarms for when you exceed a
specified drift distance while anchored, when you are off
course by a specified distance, and when you enter water of
a specific depth.
Setting Up Marine Alarms
1From the app drawer, select Setup > Marine > Marine
Alarm Setup.
2Select an alarm type.
3Select On.
4Enter a distance, and select ENTER.
Resetting Data and Settings
You can reset trip data, delete all waypoints, clear the current
track, or restore default values.
1From the app drawer, select Setup > Reset.
2From the home screen, select Setup > Reset.
3Select an option:
• To reset data specific to a trip, such as distance and
averages, select Reset Trip Data.
• To delete all saved waypoints, select Delete All
Waypoints.
• To clear the data recorded since you started your current
activity, select Clear Current Activity.
NOTE: The device continues to record new data for the
current activity.
• To reset the settings for your current activity type to the
factory default values, select Reset Activity Settings.
• To restore all device settings to the factory default values,
select Reset All Settings.
NOTE: Resetting all settings clears all geocaching activity
from your device.
Changing the Page Sequence
1Select Setup > Page Sequence.
2Select a page.
3Select Move.
4Move the page up or down in the list.
5Select ENTER.
TIP: You can select PAGE to view the page sequence.
Adding a Page
1Select Setup > Page Sequence.
2Select Add Page.
3Select a page to add.
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Removing a Page
1Select Setup > Page Sequence.
2Select a page.
3Select Remove.
4Select ENTER.
Customizing the Main Menu
You can move, add, and delete items in the main menu.
1From the main menu, select MENU > Change Item Order.
2Select a menu item.
3Select an option:
• Select Move to change the placement of the item in the
list.
• Select Insert to add a new item to the list.
• Select Remove to delete an item from the list.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance and speed,
elevation, depth, temperature, pressure, and vertical speed.
1From the app drawer, select Setup > Units.
2From the home screen, select Setup > Units.
3Select a measurement type.
4Select a unit of measure.
Time Settings
From the app drawer, select Setup > Time Settings.
From the home screen, select Setup > Time Settings.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-
hour format.
Time Zone: Sets the time zone for the device. Automatic sets
the time zone automatically based on your GPS position.
Position Format Settings
NOTE: You should not change the position format or the map
datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart
that specifies a different position format.
From the app drawer, select Setup > Position Format.
From the home screen, select Setup > Position Format.
Position Format: Sets the position format in which a location
reading appears.
Map Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is
structured.
Map Spheroid: Shows the coordinate system the device is
using. The default coordinate system is WGS 84.
Altimeter Settings
NOTE: The altimeter is available only with GPSMAP 66 series
devices.
Select Setup > Altimeter.
Auto Calibration: Automatically calibrates the altimeter each
time the device is turned on.
Barometer Mode: Variable Elevation allows the barometer to
measure changes in elevation while you are moving. Fixed
Elevation assumes the device is stationary at a fixed
elevation, so the barometric pressure should only change
due to weather.
Pressure Trending: Sets how the device records pressure
data. Save Always records all pressure data, which can be
helpful when you are watching for pressure fronts.
Plot Type: Records elevation changes over a period of time or
distance, records barometric pressure over a period of time,
or records ambient pressure changes over a period of time.
Calibrate Altimeter: Calibrates the altimeter.
Routing Settings
The device calculates routes optimized for the type of activity
you are doing. The available routing settings vary based on the
activity selected.
Select Setup > Routing.
: Sets the voice and language for navigation prompts.
Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculates
routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.
Route Transitions: Sets how the device routes from one point
on the route to the next. This setting is available only for
some activities. Distance routes you to the next point on the
route when you are within a specified distance of your current
point.
Lock On Road: Locks the blue triangle, which represents your
position on the map, onto the nearest road.
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.
Creating a Custom Profile
You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular
activity or trip.
1Select Setup > Profiles > Create Profile > OK.
2Customize your settings and data fields.
Editing a Profile Name
1Select Setup > Profiles.
2Select a profile.
3Select Edit Name.
4Enter the new name.
Deleting a Profile
NOTE: Before you can delete the active profile, you must
activate a different profile. You cannot delete a profile while it is
active.
1Select Setup > Profiles.
2Select a profile.
3Select Delete.
Device Information
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Explore app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Chart updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Explore
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• Product registration
Setting Up Garmin Express
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2Go to garmin.com/express.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
1Go to www.garmin.com/express.
2Sign in to your Garmin account.
Attaching the Carabiner Clip
1Position the carabiner clip À in the slots on the mounting
spine Á of the device.
2Slide the carabiner clip up until it locks in place.
Removing the Carabiner Clip
Lift up on the bottom of the carabiner clip, and slide the
carabiner clip off the mounting spine.
Attaching the Wrist Strap
1Insert the loop of the wrist strap through the slot in the
device.
2Thread the other end of the strap through the loop, and pull it
tight.
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
NOTICE
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
1Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to .
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 BaseCamp or HomePort™. Go to www.garmin.com
/trip_planning.
• GPX track files.
• GPX geocache files. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache.
• GGZ geocache files. Go to www.garmin.com/geocache.
• JPEG photo files.
• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to
www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.
Installing a Memory Card
WARNING
Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
You can install a microSD memory card in the handheld device
for additional storage or pre-loaded maps.
1Turn the D-ring counter-clockwise, and pull up to remove the
cover.
2Remove the batteries.
3Slide the card holder À to and lift up.
4Place the memory card with the gold contacts facing down.
5Close the card holder.
6Slide the card holder to to lock it.
7Replace the batteries and cover.
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.
Before you can operate your device while connected to your
computer, you must install batteries. The computer USB port
may not provide enough power to operate the device.
1Pull up the weather cap from the mini-USB port.
2Plug the small end of the USB cable into the mini-USB port.
3Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB
port.
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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.
Transferring Files to Your Device
1Connect 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.
2On your computer, open the file browser.
3Select a file.
4Select Edit > Copy.
5Open the portable device, drive, or volume for the device or
memory card.
6Browse to a folder.
7Select 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.
1Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3Select a file.
4Press 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.
1Complete 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.
2Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Specifications
Battery type Two AA batteries (1.5 V or lower alkaline,
NiMH, or lithium) or optional NiMH battery
pack
Battery life Up to 16 hr.
Water rating IEC 60529 IPX7*
Operating temperature
range
From -20° to 45°C (from -4° to 113°F)
Charging temperature
range
From 0° to 40°C (from 32° to 104°F)
Compass-safe distance 17.5 cm (7 in.)
Wireless frequency/
protocol
2.4 GHz @ 14.9 dBm nominal
*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.
Appendix
Contacting Garmin Support
• Go to www.garmin.com/support for help and information,
such as product manuals, frequently asked questions,
videos, and customer support.
• In the USA, call 913-397-8200 or 1-800-800-1020.
• In the UK, call 0808 238 0000.
• In Europe, call [phone].
Turning On the Backlight
Select to turn on the backlight.
The backlight turns on automatically when you select a
button, and when alerts and messages are displayed.
Optional Accessories
Optional accessories, such as mounts, maps, fitness
accessories, and replacement parts, are available at
http://buy.garmin.com or from your Garmin dealer.
tempe™
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can
attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed
to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of
accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your
device to display temperature data from the tempe.
Using Optional Fitness Accessories
1Bring the device within 10 ft. (3 m) of the ANT+ accessory.
2Select Setup > Fitness.
3Select Heart Rate Monitor or Bike Cadence Sensor.
4Select Search For New.
5Customize the data fields to view the heart rate or cadence
data (Customizing the Data Fields, page 7).
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 (32.9 ft.) away from other ANT+
accessories.
• Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of the ANT+
accessory.
• After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically
recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated. This
process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin
device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories
are activated and functioning correctly.
• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only
your accessory, and you can go near other accessories.
Troubleshooting
Resetting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it. This
does not erase any of your data or settings.
1Remove the batteries.
2Reinstall the batteries.
12 Appendix

Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, regulatory
information, and license agreement.
Select Setup > About.
Restoring All Default Settings
You can reset all settings back to the factory default settings.
1From the app drawer, select Setup > Reset > Reset All
Settings > Reset.
NOTE: Restoring all default settings on your device clears
your geocaching registration and all default activities.
2From the home screen, select Setup > Reset > Reset All
Settings > Reset.
NOTE: Restoring all default settings on your device clears
your geocaching data.
Appendix 13

Index
A
accessories 12
activities 4, 5
activity 4
addresses, finding 5
adventures 6
alarms
clock 7
marine 9
proximity 6
tones 9
altimeter 10
calibrating 3
ANT+ sensors, pairing 12
applications 7
area calculation 6
B
backlight 1, 9, 12
BaseCamp 6, 8, 11
battery 1, 11
installing 1
life 2
maximizing 1, 9
storage 1
Bluetooth technology 7
brightness 9
C
calculator 7
calendar 7
calibrating, altimeter 3
carabiner clip 11
chirp 5
City Navigator 5
cleaning the device 11
compass 2, 3
calibrating 2
settings 3
computer, connecting 11
courses, pointer 2
customizing the device 7, 9, 10
D
dashboards 3
data, transferring 11
data fields 7
deleting, all user data 12
device
registration 11
resetting 12
downloading, geocaches 5
E
elevation 3
F
files, transferring 5, 11, 12
flashlight 5
G
Garmin Connect 7
Garmin Express 11
updating software 10
Garmin product support. See product support
gauges, trip 2
geocaches 5, 11
downloading 5
GLONASS 9
GPS 6, 9
satellite page 6
settings 8
H
help. See product support
HomePort 11
hunting and fishing times 7
K
keys 1
L
locations
editing 3
saving 3
M
main menu 2
customizing 10
map 2
maps 5
measuring distances 2
navigating 2
orientation 2
purchasing 5
settings 2
updating 10
zoom 2
marine
alarms setup 9
settings 9
measuring distances 2
memory card 11
microSD card. See memory card
N
navigating 2
navigation 3
stopping 4
notifications 7
P
pairing
ANT+ sensors 12
smartphone 7
position format 10
power key 1
product registration 11
product support 12
profiles 6, 10
proximity alarms 6
R
recording 4
registering the device 11
resetting the device 9, 12, 13
routes 4
creating 4
deleting 4
editing 4
navigating 4
settings 10
viewing on the map 4
S
satellite page 6
satellite signals 6
acquiring 2
screen. See also backlight
brightness 9
settings 9
settings 2–4, 8–10, 13
device 10
sharing data 5
Sight N' Go 3
smartphone 5
applications 7
pairing 7
software
license 13
updating 10
version 13
specifications 12
stopwatch 7
storing data 11
sunrise and sunset times 7
support. See product support
system settings 9
T
tempe 12
temperature 12
time, zones and formats 10
time settings 10
tones 9
tracks 4–6. See activities
navigating 5
settings 4
transferring
files 5, 6, 11
tracks 5
trip computer 3
trip gauges 2
trip information, viewing 3
trip planner. See routes
troubleshooting 9, 12
U
unit ID 13
units of measure 10
USB 9
connector 1
disconnecting 12
mass storage mode 11
transferring files 11
user data, deleting 12
V
VIRB Remote 6
W
WAAS 8
waypoints 3
deleting 4
editing 3, 4, 7
navigating 4
projecting 3
saving 3
wrist strap 11
14 Index

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June 2018
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