Garmin GPSMAP 67i Instruction manual

GPSMAP®67i
Quick Start Manual
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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
USB port (under weather cap)
Flashlight
microSD® card slot (under weather
cap)
Mounting spine
Buttons
FIND
Select to open the search
menu.
Hold to mark your current
location as a man overboard
(MOB) location and activate
navigation.
MARK Select to save your current
location as a waypoint.
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QUIT
Select to cancel or return to
the previous menu or page.
Select to scroll through the
main pages.
ENTER
Select to choose options and
acknowledge messages.
Select to control the current
activity recording (from the
Map, Compass, Altimeter, and
Trip Computer pages).
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.
Select to zoom in on the map.
Select to zoom out on the map.
Charging the GPSMAP 67i Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry
the USB port, the weather cap, and
the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer.
NOTE: The device does not charge when
it is outside the approved temperature
range (page13).
1Lift the weather cap .
2Plug the small end of the power
cable into the charging port on the
device.
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3Plug the other end of the power cable
into a compatible AC power adapter.
4Plug the AC power adapter into a
standard wall outlet.
The device displays the current
battery charge level.
Turning On the Device
Press and hold .
Adjusting the Backlight
1Select to open the status page.
2Use and to adjust the
brightness.
Activating the Device
WARNING
Before you can use the inReach® features
of your GPSMAP 67i device, including
messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach
Weather, you must activate it.
1From your computer or smartphone,
go to explore.garmin.com to create
an account and activate a service
plan.
2Turn on the device.
3Select Activate.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: You must enter the device
IMEI number and authorization code
to complete the online portion of
activation before you go outdoors.
5Go outdoors to an open area with a
clear view of the sky, and point the
antenna on the device toward the sky
for optimal performance.
6Wait while the device communicates
with the Iridium satellite network.
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes to
activate your device. The device must
send and receive several messages,
which takes longer than sending a
single message during regular use.
Your device should remain outdoors
until activation completes.
Iridium Satellite Network
Your device requires a clear view of
the sky to transmit messages and track
points over the Iridium satellite network.
Without a clear view of the sky, your
device attempts to send the information
until it acquires satellite signals.
TIP: For the best connection with
satellites, place the device with the
antenna pointed toward the sky.
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inReach Features
WARNING
Before you can use the inReach features
of your GPSMAP 67i device, including
messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach
Weather, you must have an active
satellite subscription. Always test your
device before you use it outdoors.
Ensure you have a clear view of the sky
when using the messaging, tracking, and
SOS functions, because these features
require satellite access to operate
properly.
NOTICE
Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit
the use of satellite communications
devices. It is the responsibility of the user
to know and follow all applicable laws
in the jurisdictions where the device is
intended to be used.
Messages
Your GPSMAP 67i device sends and
receives text messages using the Iridium
satellite network.
Sending a Text Message
1From the Messages page, select New
Message.
2Select an option:
• To start with a pre-written
message, select Send Quick Text.
NOTE: You can add and edit quick
text messages on the Garmin
Explore™ website.
• To write a custom message,
select Type Message.
3Choose recipients from your contacts
list, or enter a recipient's contact
information.
4After you have finished your message,
select Send Message.
Using Keyboard Shortcuts
• To select the first autocomplete
option, select FIND.
• To cycle through keyboards, select
MARK.
• To change character case, select
PAGE once, and to turn on caps lock,
select PAGE twice.
• To insert a backspace, select .
•To insert a space, select .
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Checking for Messages
When you send a message, your device
listens for replies for 10 minutes. The
device also checks for new messages
every hour. When you are using the
inReach tracking feature, your device
automatically checks for messages at
your tracking interval.
NOTE: Your device must be in view of
a satellite at the time of the listen to
receive messages.
You can force a check for messages by
manually checking for messages, sending
a message, or sending a track point.
During a check, your device connects to
satellites and receives messages waiting
to be sent to your device.
From the main menu, select inReach
Utilities > Mail Check > Check
Mailbox.
inReach Tracking
You can use the tracking feature on
your GPSMAP 67i device 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 page.
Starting Tracking
From the main menu, select Tracking
> Start Tracking.
NOTE: Starting the Tracking feature
also starts the recording controls.
SOS
WARNING
Before you can use the SOS function,
you must have an active satellite
subscription. Always test your device
before you use it outdoors.
Ensure you have a clear view of the sky
when using the SOS function, because
this feature requires satellite access to
operate properly.
NOTICE
Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit
the use of satellite communications
devices. It is the responsibility of the user
to know and follow all applicable laws
in the jurisdictions where the device is
intended to be used.
During an emergency, you can use
your GPSMAP 67i device to contact
the Garmin® International Emergency
Response Coordination Center (IERCC)
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to request help. Pressing the SOS
button sends a message to the Garmin
IERCC, and they notify the appropriate
emergency responders of your situation.
You can communicate with the Garmin
IERCC during your emergency while you
wait for help to arrive. You should only
use the SOS function in a real emergency
situation.
Initiating an SOS Rescue
You can initiate an SOS rescue with the
device turned on or off if the device has
battery power.
1Lift the protective cap from the
SOS button .
2Press and hold the SOS button.
3Wait for the SOS countdown.
The device sends a default message
to the emergency response service
with details about your location.
4Reply to the confirmation message
from the emergency response
service.
Your reply lets the emergency
response service know that you are
capable of interacting with them
during the rescue. If you do not reply,
the emergency response service will
still initiate a rescue.
For the first 10 minutes of your
rescue, an updated location is sent to
the emergency response service every
minute. To conserve battery power after
the first 10 minutes, an updated location
is sent every 10 minutes.
Canceling an SOS Request
If you no longer need assistance, you can
cancel an SOS request after it is sent to
the emergency response service.
1Lift the protective cap, and hold the
SOS button.
2Select Cancel SOS.
3When prompted to confirm your
cancellation request, select Cancel
SOS.
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Your device transmits the
cancellation request. When you
receive a confirmation message from
the emergency response service, the
device returns to normal operation.
Testing the Device
WARNING
You should test the device outdoors
before using it on a trip to ensure your
satellite subscription is active.
Select inReach Utilities >
Subscription 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 explore
.garmin.com account to your device
using the Garmin Explore app. After you
make edits to your data, such as plan
changes, 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, and courses
update automatically.
You can now sync your data to your
GPSMAP 67i device.
Connected Features
Connected features are available for
your GPSMAP 67i device when you
connect the device to a wireless network
or a compatible smartphone using
Bluetooth® technology. Some features
require you to install the Garmin Connect™
app or Garmin Explore app on your
smartphone. Go to garmin.com/apps for
more information.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect
Bluetooth compatible sensors, such
as a heart rate monitor.
Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your
device features with widgets, data
fields, and apps using the Connect IQ
app.
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® network.
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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.
Live Geocache Data: Provides paid or
subscription-free services to view live
geocache data from www.geocaching
.com using the Garmin Connect app
or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
Tracking: Allows you to record track
points and transmit them over the
Iridium satellite network. You can
invite contacts by sending them an
inReach message from the field. This
feature allows your contacts to view
your live data on a MapShare tracking
page using your Garmin Explore
account.
Phone notifications: Displays phone
notifications and messages on your
GPSMAP 67i device using the Garmin
Connect app.
Software Updates: Allows you to receive
updates for your device software
using the Garmin Connect app or
when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.
inReach Weather: Allows you to receive
weather information through your
inReach subscription. You can
request a basic, premium, or marine
weather forecast.
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.
3On your compatible smartphone,
enable Bluetooth technology, and
open the Garmin Connect or Garmin
Explore app.
4From the app, select the devices
option and follow the on-screen
instructions to pair your device.
Weather
Active Weather: While your GPSMAP
67i device is connected to your
smartphone or to a Wi‑Fi network
and has an active internet connection,
it can receive detailed weather
information from the internet. This
feature provides hourly and daily
forecasts and live graphical weather
maps.
inReach Weather: You can receive
weather information through your
inReach subscription.Your device can
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send an inReach message to request
basic, premium, or marine weather
forecasts. You can receive weather
forecasts for your current location
or a new location, such as a saved
waypoint. Weather forecasts incur
data charges or additional charges on
your inReach subscription.
Navigation
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.
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 Save.
Navigating to a Waypoint
1Select FIND > Waypoints.
2Select a waypoint.
3Select Go.
By default, your route to the waypoint
appears as a straight, colored line on
the map.
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or
locations that leads you to your final
destination.
Creating a Route
1Select Route Planner > Create Route
> Select First Point.
2Select a category.
3Select the first point in the route.
4Select Use.
5Select Select Next Point to add
additional points to the route.
6Select QUIT to save the route.
Navigating a Saved Route
1Select FIND > Routes.
2Select a route.
3Select Go.
By default, your route appears as a
straight, colored line on the map.
Recordings
Your device records your path as an
activity. Activities contain information
about points along your recorded path,
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including time, location, and elevation for
each point.
Viewing the Current Activity
By default, the device automatically
starts recording your path as an activity
when it is turned on and has acquired
satellite signals. You can pause and start
recording manually.
1Select Recording Controls.
2Select and to view an option:
•To control the current activity
recording, select .
•To view data fields for the activity,
select .
•To view the current activity on the
map, select .
•To view the elevation plot for the
current activity, select .
Navigating a Saved Activity
1Select FIND > Recorded Activities.
2Select an activity.
3Select Go.
Map
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
1From the map, select MENU.
2Select Map Setup > 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.
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.
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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.
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.
Device Information
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin
Express™ (www.garmin.com/express). On
your phone, install the Garmin Explore
app.
This provides easy access to these
services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Explore
• 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.
Getting More Information
You can find more information about this
product on the Garmin website.
• 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.
Getting the Owner's Manual
The owner's manual includes instructions
for using device features and accessing
regulatory information.
Go to garmin.com/manuals
/gpsmap67i.
Attaching the Carabiner Clip
1Position the carabiner clip in the
slots on the mounting spine of the
device.
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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.
Installing a Memory Card
You can install a microSD memory card,
up to 32 GB, for additional storage or
pre-loaded maps.
1Lift the weather cap on the side of the
device .
2Insert the memory card with the
gold contacts facing the front of the
device.
Specifications
Operating temper‐
ature range
From -20° to 60°C
(from -4° to 140°F)
Charging tempera‐
ture 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
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