Garmin Gpsmap 86 User manual

GPSMAP®86

Owner’s Manual

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Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

GPSMAP 86s/sc Device Overview

Internal and GNSS antenna

Power button

Buttons

Micro-USB port (under weather cap)

Flashlight

microSD® card slot (under weather cap)

Mounting spine

GPSMAP 86i/sci Device Overview

Internal Iridium® and GNSS antenna

Power button

SOS button

Keypad

Micro-USB port (under weather cap)

Flashlight

microSD card slot (under weather cap)

Mounting spine

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.

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.

Turning On the Device

Hold .

Locking the Keys

You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses.

Select > Lock Keys.

Turning On the Backlight

Select any key to turn on the backlight.

The backlight turns on automatically when alerts and

messages are displayed.

Adjusting the Backlight

1Select to open the status page.

2Use and to adjust the brightness.

TIP: You can select NV to reduce the backlight intensity for

compatibility with night vision goggles.

Charging the 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 (Specifications, page 18).

1Lift the weather cap .

Introduction 1

2Plug the small end of the power cable into the charging port

on the device.

3Plug the other end of the power cable into a compatible AC

power adapter.

4Plug the AC power adapter into a standard wall outlet.

5Charge the device completely.

Saving Energy While Charging the Device

You can turn off device features while charging.

1Connect your device to an external power source.

2Hold the power button until the screen turns off.

The device goes into a low power, battery charging mode,

and the battery gauge appears.

3Charge the device completely.

Activating the Device

Before you can use the inReach® features of your GPSMAP

86i/sci device, you must activate it.

1Create an account, and select a satellite subscription at

explore.garmin.com.

2Turn on the device.

NOTE: You must enter the device IMEI number and AUTH

code to complete the online portion of activation before

heading outdoors.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

4From the main menu, select Activate, and go outdoors to an

open area with a clear view of the sky.

5Wait 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.

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, attach the device to

a backpack or to your upper body.

inReach Features

To get the most out of your GPSMAP 86i/sci device, you should

activate it. Activating the device allows you to use inReach

features, including messaging, SOS, LiveTrack, and inReach

Weather.

Messages

Your GPSMAP 86i/sci device sends and receives text messages

using the Iridium satellite network. You can send messages to

an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device

with inReach technology. Each message you send includes your

location details.

NOTE: A preset message includes predefined text with

predetermined recipients, and you must set it up on the Garmin

Explore™ website.

Sending a Preset Message

Preset messages are messages that you created at

explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and

recipients.

1From the Messages page, select Send Preset.

2Choose a preset message, and press ENTER.

3Press ENTER to send the message.

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 .

Replying to a Message

1From the Messages page, select a conversation.

2Select Reply.

3Select an option:

• To write a custom message, select Type Message.

• To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick

Text and select a message.

4When you have finished your message, select Send

Message.

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 LiveTrack 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.

Viewing Message Details

1Select Messages.

2 inReach Features

2Select a conversation.

3Select a message.

4Select the information tab.

Navigating to a Message Location

When you receive a message from another device with inReach

technology, the message may include location information. For

these messages, you can navigate to the location from which

the message was sent.

1Select Messages.

2Select a conversation with location information.

3Select the map tab.

4Select Go.

Including Location Coordinates in a Message

If you are sending a message to a recipient who may not have

internet access, you can include your location coordinates in the

message. For example, if your recipient has an older model cell

phone that does not support viewing maps or is outside of a

mobile data coverage area and cannot view a web page.

1From the Messages page, select New Message > Send

Location.

2Enter one or more recipients.

3If necessary, enter a message.

4Select Send Message.

Deleting Messages

1From the Messages page, select a conversation.

2Select MENU > Delete Thread.

Messages Settings

Select Setup > Messages.

Ring Until Read: Sets the device to ring until you read a new

message. This feature is helpful if you are in a noisy

environment.

Notifications: Alerts you to incoming inReach messages.

LiveTrack

You can use the LiveTrack feature to record track points and

transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified

send interval.

Starting LiveTrack

From the LiveTrack page, select Start LiveTrack.

NOTE: Starting the LiveTrack feature also starts the

recording controls.

Stopping LiveTrack

From the LiveTrack page, select Stop LiveTrack.

Sharing Your MapShare™ Web Page

You can share a link to your MapShare web page with other

people. The system automatically adds text, including link

information, to the end of your message.

1From the LiveTrack page, select Send MapShare > Share.

2Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a

recipient's contact information.

3Select Send Message.

LiveTrack Settings

Select Setup > LiveTrack.

Auto Track: Sets the device to start tracking when you turn on

the device.

Moving Interval: Sets the frequency at which the device

records a track point and transmits it over the satellite

network when you are moving. If you are a professional

customer, you can specify the interval when you are

stationary.

SOS

During an emergency, you can contact the GEOS International

Emergency Rescue Coordination Center (IERCC) to request

help. Pressing the SOS button sends a message to the rescue

coordination center, and they notify the appropriate emergency

responders of your situation. You can communicate with the

rescue coordination center 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

NOTE: While in SOS mode, the device cannot be turned off.

1Lift the protective cap from the SOS button .

2Hold 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 when moving, and every 30

minutes when stationary.

Sending a Custom SOS Message

After pressing the SOS button to initiate an SOS rescue, you

can reply with a custom message using the SOS page.

1From the main menu, select SOS > Reply.

2Select Type Message to compose a custom SOS message.

3Select Send Message.

Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you

are capable of interacting with them during the rescue.

Canceling an SOS Rescue

If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS

rescue 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.

Your device transmits the cancellation request. When you

receive a confirmation message from the emergency

response service, the device returns to normal operation.

inReach Features 3

Testing the Device

You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to

ensure your satellite subscription is active.

From the main menu, select inReach Utilities >

Communications Test > Test.

Wait while the device sends a test message. When you

receive a confirmation message, your device is ready to use.

Syncing inReach Data

You can sync data from your Garmin Explore account to your

device using the Garmin Explore app. After you make edits to

your data, such as contacts, preset messages, or quick text

messages, you must sync them to your device using the mobile

app.

Open the Garmin Explore app.

Changes made to data such as collections, waypoints,

routes, and tracks update automatically.

You can now sync your data to your GPSMAP 86i/sci device.

Contacts

You can add, delete, and edit contacts on the GPSMAP 86i/sci

device.

Adding a Contact

1Select Contacts > New Contact.

2Select an item to edit.

3Enter the new information.

Editing a Contact

1Select Contacts.

2Select a contact.

3Select an item to edit.

4Enter the new information.

Deleting a Contact

1Select Contacts.

2Select a contact.

3Select MENU > Delete Contact.

Using the Main Pages

The information needed to operate this device is found on the

main menu, map, compass, trip computer, and altimeter pages.

Select PAGE or QUIT to scroll through the main pages.

Opening the Main Menu

The main menu gives you access to tools and setup screens for

waypoints, activities, routes, and more (Main Menu Tools,

page 10, Setup Menu, page 14).

From any page, select MENU twice.

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.

Measuring Distance on the Map

You can measure the distance between multiple locations.

1From the map, move the cursor to a location.

2Select MENU > Measure Distance.

3Select additional locations on the map.

Map Page Settings

From the map, select MENU.

Stop Navigation: Stops navigating the current route.

Map Setup: Enables you to open additional map settings (Map

Settings, page 4).

Marine Setup: Allows you to configure the marine settings

(Marine Settings, page 15).

Measure Distance: Allows you to measure the distance

between multiple locations (Measuring Distance on the Map,

page 4).

Restore Defaults: Restores the map to factory default settings.

Map Settings

From the map, select MENU, and select Map Setup.

Configure Maps: Enables or disables the maps currently

loaded on the device.

Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page

(Changing the Map Orientation, page 4).

Dashboard: Sets a dashboard to display on the map. Each

dashboard shows different information about your route or

your location.

Guidance Text: Sets when the guidance text is shown on the

map.

Advanced Setup: Enables you to open advanced map settings

(Advanced Map Settings, page 4).

Advanced Map Settings

From the map, select MENU, and select Map Setup >

Advanced Setup.

Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level

for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must

zoom in or out manually.

Detail: Selects the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing

more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly.

Shaded Relief: Shows detail relief on the map (if available) or

turns off shading.

Vehicle: Sets the position icon, which represents your position

on the map. The default icon is a small blue triangle.

Zoom Levels: Adjusts the zoom level at which map items

appear. The map items do not appear when the map zoom

level is higher than the selected level.

Text Size: Selects the text size for map items.

Compass

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.

1Hold the device level.

4 Testing the Device

2Follow 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 >

Heading Setup > Go To Line (Pointer) > Course (CDI).

The course pointer indicates your relationship to the course

line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator

(CDI) provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the

course. The scale refers to the distance between dots on

the course deviation indicator, which tell you how far off course

you are.

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.

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 5).

Stop Navigation: Stops navigating the current route.

Change Dashboard: Changes the theme and information

displayed on the dashboard.

Set Scale: Sets the scale for the distance between the dots on

the course deviation indicator.

Calibrate Compass: Allows you to calibrate the compass if you

experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after

moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes

(Calibrating the Compass, page 5).

Heading Setup: Allows you to customize the compass heading

settings (Heading Settings, page 5).

Change Data Fields: Customizes the compass data fields.

Restore Defaults: Restores the compass to factory default

settings.

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. You should

calibrate the compass after moving long distances or

experiencing temperature changes.

1From the compass, select MENU.

2Select Calibrate Compass > Start.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Heading Settings

From the compass, select MENU, and select Heading Setup.

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: Allows you to calibrate the compass if you

experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after

moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes

(Calibrating the Compass, page 5).

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.

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 16).

Insert Page: Inserts an additional page of customizable data

fields.

TIP: You can use the arrow keys to scroll through the pages.

Remove Page: Removes an additional page of customizable

data fields.

More Data: Adds additional data fields to the trip computer.

Less Data: Removes data fields from the trip computer.

Restore Defaults: Restores the trip computer to factory default

settings.

Altimeter

By default, the altimeter displays the elevation over the distance

traveled. You can customize altimeter settings (Altimeter

Settings, page 5). You can select any point on the plot to view

details about that point.

Altimeter Plot Settings

From the altimeter, select MENU.

Reset: Resets the altimeter data, including waypoint, track, and

trip data.

Altimeter Setup: Access additional altimeter settings (Altimeter

Settings, page 5).

Adjust Zoom Ranges: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the

altimeter page.

Change Data Fields: Allows you to customize the altimeter data

fields.

Restore Defaults: Restores the altimeter to factory default

settings.

Altimeter Settings

From the altimeter, select MENU > Altimeter Setup.

Auto Calibration: Once allows the altimeter to automatically

calibrate one time when you start an activity. Continuous

allows the altimeter to calibrate throughout the duration of

your activity.

Using the Main Pages 5

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: Allows you to manually calibrate the

barometric altimeter (Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter,

page 6).

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know

the correct elevation or the correct barometric pressure.

1Go to a location where the elevation or barometric pressure

is known.

2From the altimeter, select MENU.

3Select Altimeter Setup > Calibrate Altimeter.

4Select Method to select the measurement to use in

calibration.

5Enter the measurement.

6Select Calibrate.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your GPSMAP 86 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 using the

Garmin Connect app.

Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your device features with

widgets, data fields, and apps using the Garmin Connect

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.

BirdsEye imagery: Allows you to download BirdsEye Satellite

Imagery directly to your device when connected to a Wi‑Fi

network.

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.

LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your activities in

real time. You can invite contacts by sending 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 86 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.

Active Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions

and weather forecasts using the Garmin Connect app or

when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Connected Feature Requirements

Some features require a smartphone and a specific app on your

smartphone.

Feature Connected to a Paired

Smartphone with the

Garmin Connect App

Connected to a

Wi‑Fi Network

Activity uploads to

Garmin Connect

Yes Yes

Software updates Yes Yes

EPO downloads Yes Yes

Live geocache data Yes Yes

Weather Yes Yes

Phone notifications Yes1No

Connect IQ Yes No

GroupTrack Yes No

BirdsEye Direct imagery No Yes

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 Garmin Connect or Garmin Explore.

4Follow the on-screen instructions in Garmin Connect or

Garmin Explore to pair your device.

Phone Notifications

This feature is not available for all device models.

Phone notifications require a compatible smartphone to be in

range and paired with the device. When your phone receives

messages, it sends notifications to your device.

Viewing Phone Notifications

Before you can view notifications, you must pair your device with

your compatible smartphone.

1Select > Notifications.

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.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible smartphone to manage

notifications that appear on your GPSMAP 86 device.

Select an option:

• If you are using an iPhone® device, go to the iOS

notifications settings to select the items to show on the

device.

• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin

Connect app, select Settings > Smart Notifications.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

1Select Setup > Wi-Fi.

2If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable Wi‑Fi

technology.

1 The device receives phone notifications from a paired iOS® phone directly, and

through the Garmin Connect app on an Android™ phone.

6 Connected Features

3Select Add Network.

4Select a wireless network from the list and enter the

password, if necessary.

The device stores the network information and connects

automatically when you return to this location.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your device from Garmin®

and other providers using the Connect IQ Mobile app. You can

customize your device with data fields, widgets, and apps.

Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present

sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add

Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.

Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data

and notifications.

Apps: Add interactive features to your device, such as new

outdoor and fitness activity types.

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app, you

must pair your GPSMAP 86 device with your smartphone

(Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device, page 6).

1From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the

Connect IQ app.

2If necessary, select your device.

3Select a Connect IQ feature.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your

Computer

1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.

3Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

Viewing Connect IQ Widgets

1Select .

2Select or to scroll through the widgets.

Controlling and Viewing Compatible Marine Devices

You can use the GPSMAP 86 device to control a compatible

autopilot, control a compatible FUSION® stereo, and view your

boat data.

1Select Connect IQ.

2Select an option.

• To control a compatible autopilot, select Autopilot to

control a compatible autopilot

• To control a compatible FUSION stereo, select FUSION-

Link.

• To view streaming boat data such as fuel sensor

information from a Garmin marine compatible device,

select Boat Data.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

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. You can use the mobile app to download maps

for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using

your cellular service.

You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store

on your smartphone, or you can go to explore.garmin.com.

Navigation

Navigating to a Destination

1Select FIND.

2Select a category.

3Select a destination.

4Select Go.

Your route appears as a magenta line on the map.

5Navigate using the map (Navigating with the Map, page 7)

or compass (Navigating with the Compass, page 7).

Navigating with the Map

1Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a

Destination, page 7).

2Select Map.

A blue triangle represents your location on the map. As you

travel, the blue triangle moves and displays your path.

3Complete one or more actions:

• To view different areas of the map, select , , , or .

• To zoom in and out of the map, select and .

Navigating with the Compass

When navigating to a destination, points to your destination,

regardless of the direction you are moving.

1Begin navigating to a destination (Navigating to a

Destination, page 7).

2Select Compass.

3Turn until points toward the top of the compass, and

continue moving in that direction to the destination.

Stopping Navigation

Select FIND > Stop 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.

You can add a .gpx file that contains waypoints by transferring

the file to the GPX folder (Transferring Files to Your Device,

page 18).

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.

Editing a Waypoint

1Select Waypoint Manager.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select an item to edit, such as the name.

4Enter the new information, and select Done.

Deleting a Waypoint

1Select Waypoint Manager.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select MENU > Delete.

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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.

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.

Moving a Waypoint on the Map

1Select Waypoint Manager.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select MENU > Move Waypoint.

4Select a location on the map.

5Select Move.

Finding a Location Near a Waypoint

1Select Waypoint Manager.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select MENU > Find Near Here.

4Select 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.

1Select Waypoint Manager.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select MENU > Set Proximity.

4Enter the radius.

When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device

sounds a tone.

Adding a Waypoint to a Route

1Select Waypoint Manager.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select MENU > Add to Route.

4Select a route.

Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location

You can change the position of a waypoint. For example, if you

move your vehicle, you can change the location to your current

position.

1Select Waypoint Manager.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select MENU > Reposition Here.

The waypoint location changes to your current location.

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.

Viewing the Active Route

1While navigating a route, select Active Route.

2Select a point in the route to view additional details.

Editing a Route

You can add, remove, or rearrange points on a route.

1Select Route Planner.

2Select a route.

3Select Edit Route.

4Select a point.

5Select 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.

6Select QUIT to save the route.

Viewing a Route on the Map

1Select Route Planner.

2Select a route.

3Select View Map.

Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route

1Select Route Planner.

2Select a route.

3Select Elevation Plot.

Editing the Name of a Route

You can customize the name of a route to make it distinct.

1Select Route Planner.

2Select a route.

3Select Change Name.

4Enter the new name.

Reversing a Route

You can switch the start and end points of your route to navigate

the route in reverse.

1Select Route Planner.

2Select a route.

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3Select Reverse Route.

Deleting a Route

1Select Route Planner.

2Select a route.

3Select Delete Route.

Recordings

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 Settings

Select Setup > Recording.

Record Method: Sets the recording method. The Auto option

records points at a variable rate to create an optimum

representation of your path. You can also record points at

specific time or distance intervals.

Interval: Sets the recording rate. Recording points more

frequently creates a more-detailed path, but fills the recording

log faster.

Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording your path when

you are not moving.

Auto Start: Sets the device to start a new recording

automatically when the previous recording ends.

Activity Type: Sets the default activity type for the device.

Advanced Setup: Enables you to open additional recording

settings (Advanced Recording Settings, page 9).

Advanced Recording Settings

Select Setup > Recording > Advanced Setup.

Output Format: Sets the device to save the recording as a FIT

or a GPX/FIT file (File Types, page 18). 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.

GPX Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to

organize your recordings. Recordings are saved and cleared

automatically.

Trip Recording: Sets a trip recording option.

Recorded Data Reset: Sets a reset option. The Activity and

Trip option resets the recording and trip data when you finish

the active recording. The Prompted option prompts you to

select the data to reset.

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 Using TracBack®

While recording, you can navigate back to the beginning of your

activity. This can be helpful when finding your way back to camp

or the trail head.

1Select Recording Controls.

2Select to switch to the map tab.

3Select TracBack.

The map displays your route with a magenta line, start point,

and end point.

4Navigate using the map or the compass.

Stopping the Current Activity

1From the main pages, select ENTER > Stop.

2Select an option:

• To resume recording, select Resume.

• To save the activity, select .

• To delete the activity and reset the trip computer, select

Navigating a Saved Activity

1Select FIND > Recorded Activities.

2Select an activity.

3Select Go.

Deleting a Saved Activity

1Select Recorded Activities.

2Select an activity.

3Select MENU > Delete.

Reversing an Activity

You can switch the start and end points of your activity to

navigate the activity in reverse.

1Select Recorded Activities.

2Select an activity.

3Select 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.

1Select Recorded Activities.

2Select an activity.

3Select MENU > Save as Track.

Weather

Active Weather: While your GPSMAP 86 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 a four-day

forecast and live graphical weather maps.

inReach Weather: Your GPSMAP 86i/sci can receive weather

information through your inReach subscription. Your device

can send an inReach message to request basic, premium, or

marine weather forecasts. You can receive weather forecasts

for your current location, a waypoint, GPS coordinates, or a

location you choose on the map.

Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast

For the best results, you should ensure your device has a clear

view of the sky when you request an inReach weather forecast.

Your device can send a message to request a basic, premium,

or marine weather forecast using your inReach subscription.

You can receive weather forecasts for your current location, a

waypoint, GPS coordinates, or a location you choose on the

map. 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.

1Select inReach Weather > New Forecast.

2If necessary, select Forecast Type, and select a Basic or

Premium weather forecast.

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3If necessary, select Location, and select a location.

By default, the device requests weather for your current

location.

4If necessary, select Marine to request a marine weather

forecast.

NOTE: For best results, you should only request a marine

forecast for a location away from shore and over a large body

of water. Marine forecasts are not available for land locations

or inland lakes.

5Select Get Forecast.

The device sends a request for the forecast. It may take several

minutes to receive the weather forecast data.

After the device finishes downloading the data, you can view the

forecast at any time until all the information in the forecast has

expired. You can also update the forecast at any time.

Updating an inReach Weather Forecast

You can update an inReach weather forecast that has expired or

contains outdated information. Updating a forecast incurs the

same data charges or additional charges as requesting a

forecast.

1Select inReach Weather.

2Select a location with an outdated weather forecast.

3Select MENU > Update Forecast.

The device requests an updated forecast. If you update the My

Location forecast, the device requests an updated forecast for

your current location. It may take several minutes to receive the

updated weather forecast data.

Deleting an inReach Weather Forecast

You can delete an expired forecast or a forecast for a location

that you no longer need.

1Select inReach Weather.

2Select a weather location.

NOTE: You cannot delete the My Location forecast.

3Select MENU > Delete.

Viewing an Active Weather Forecast

While your GPSMAP 86 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.

1Select Active Weather.

The device automatically downloads a weather forecast for

your current location.

2Select a day to view an hourly forecast, if available.

3Select a time interval to view detailed weather information.

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.

1Select Active Weather.

2Press or to select a weather map tab.

NOTE: Some options may not be available in all areas.

• To view a weather radar, select .

• To view cloud coverage, select .

• To view temperatures, select .

• To view wind speeds and directions, select .

The selected data appears on the map. The device may take

a few moments to load the weather map data.

3Select an option:

• To zoom in or out on the map, press or .

• To pan up, down, left, or right on the map, press to enter

panning mode, and use the directional pad.

Adding an Active Weather Location

You can add a weather location to view active weather for

waypoints, GPS coordinates, or other locations.

1While viewing an active weather forecast, select MENU >

Manage Locations > New Location.

2Select a location.

TIP: The Weather Locations option allows you to quickly

select a location for which you have previously requested an

inReach weather forecast.

3Select Use.

The device downloads a forecast for the selected location.

Switching the Active Weather Location

You can quickly switch between forecasts for active weather

locations you have previously added.

1While viewing an active weather forecast, select MENU >

Manage Locations.

2Select a location from the list.

TIP: The My Location option always downloads a forecast for

your current location.

3Select Use.

The device downloads the most recent forecast for the

selected location.

Deleting an Active Weather Location

1While viewing an active weather forecast, select MENU >

Manage Locations.

2Select a location from the list.

NOTE: You cannot delete the My Location forecast.

3Select Delete.

Data Use and History

Viewing Plan Details

1Select inReach Utilities.

2Select Plan Details.

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.

1Select inReach Utilities.

2Select Plan Usage.

Main Menu Tools

Select MENU twice.

NOTE: Some settings may not be available for all device

models.

LiveTrack: Allows you to share and view details about the

tracks you travel.

SOS: Allows you to initiate an SOS rescue.

Messages: Allows you to send a preset or original inReach

message.

inReach Utilities: Allows you to view details about your

inReach subscription, check mail, and perform a

communications test (inReach Features, page 2).

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inReach Weather: Allows you to request basic, premium, or

marine weather forecasts using your inReach subscription

(Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast, page 9).

Recording Controls: Allows you to view details about the

current activity and control the current activity recording

(Viewing the Current Activity, page 9).

Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network

updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification

settings (Phone Notifications, page 6).

Active Weather: Displays the current temperature, temperature

forecast, weather forecast, weather radar, cloud cover, and

wind conditions (Viewing an Active Weather Forecast,

page 10).

Waypoint Manager: Displays all waypoints saved to the device

(Waypoints, page 7).

Connect IQ: Displays a list of installed Connect IQ apps

(Connect IQ Features, page 7).

BirdsEye Direct: Allows you to download BirdsEye Satellite

Imagery to your device (BirdsEye Imagery, page 11).

Geocaching: Displays a list of downloaded geocaches

(Geocaches, page 11).

Recorded Activities: Displays your current activity and a list of

recorded activities (Recordings, page 9).

Active Route: Displays your active route and upcoming

waypoints (Routes, page 8).

Route Planner: Displays a list of saved routes and allows you to

create new routes (Creating a Route, page 8).

Saved Tracks: Displays a list of saved tracks (Creating a Track

from a Saved Activity, page 9).

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 5).

Proximity Alarms: Allows you to set alerts to sound within

range of particular locations (Setting a Proximity Alarm,

page 13).

Share Wirelessly: Allows you to wirelessly transfer files to

another compatible device (Sending and Receiving Data

Wirelessly, page 13).

Profile Change: Allows you to change the device profile to

customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity

or trip (Selecting a Profile, page 13).

Area Calculation: Allows you to calculate the size of an area

(Calculating the Size of an Area, page 13).

Calendar: Displays a calendar.

Hunt and Fish: Displays the predicted best dates and times for

hunting and fishing at your current location.

Sun and Moon: Displays sunrise and sunset times, along with

the moon phase, based on your GPS position.

Photo Viewer: Displays saved photos.

Waypoint Averaging: Allows you to refine a waypoint location

for more accuracy (Waypoint Averaging, page 8).

Calculator: Displays a calculator.

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.

VIRB Remote: Provides camera controls when you have a

VIRB® device paired with your GPSMAP 86 device (Using the

VIRB Remote, page 13).

Stopwatch: Allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time

laps.

Flashlight: Turns on the flashlight (Using the Flashlight,

page 13).

XERO Locations: Displays laser location information when you

have a Xero® bow sight paired with your GPSMAP 86 device.

Satellite: Displays your current GPS satellite information

(Satellite Page, page 13).

BirdsEye Imagery

BirdsEye imagery provides downloadable, high-resolution map

imagery, including detailed satellite imagery and raster-based

topographical maps. You can download BirdsEye imagery

directly to your device when it is connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Downloading BirdsEye Imagery

Before you can download BirdsEye imagery directly to your

device, you must connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a

Wireless Network, page 6).

1Select BirdsEye Direct > Download Imagery.

2Select an option:

• To download BirdsEye imagery files for a specific location

or area, select Location, and select a category.

NOTE: The location defaults to your current location.

• To edit the name of the downloaded imagery files, select

Name.

• To select an image quality option, select Detail.

• To define the size of the area to be shown in the

downloaded imagery files, select Radius, and enter a

distance from the selected location.

An estimated file size appears for the selected image quality

and radius. You should verify your device has enough

available storage space for the imagery file.

3Select Download.

Geocaches

Geocaching is a treasure hunting activity in which players hide

or search for hidden caches using clues and GPS coordinates.

Registering Your Device at Geocaching.com

You can register your device at www.geocaching.com to search

for a list of nearby geocaches, or to search live information for

millions of geocaches.

1Connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wireless

Network, page 6) or to the Garmin Connect app (Pairing a

Smartphone with Your Device, page 6).

2Select Setup > Geocaching > Register Device.

An activation code appears.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

4Select Confirm Registration.

Connecting to Geocaching.com

After you register, you can view geocaches from

www.geocaching.com on your device while connected

wirelessly.

• Connect to the Garmin Connect app.

• Connect to a Wi‑Fi network.

Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer

You can load geocaches manually onto your device using a

computer (Transferring Files to Your Device, page 18). 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.

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5Follow the instructions at geocaching.com to find and

download geocaches to your device.

Geocache Searches

You can search the geocaches loaded on your device. If you are

connected to www.geocaching.com, you can search live

geocache data and download geocaches.

NOTE: You can download detailed information for more than

three geocaches per day with a premium membership. Go to

www.geocaching.com for more information.

Searching for a Geocache

You can search the geocaches loaded on your device. If you are

connected to geocaching.com, you can search live geocache

data and download geocaches.

NOTE: You can download detailed information for a limited

number of geocaches per day. You can purchase a premium

subscription to download more. Go to www.geocaching.com for

more information.

1Select Geocaching.

2Select > MENU.

3Select an option:

• To search the geocaches loaded on your device by name,

select Spell Search, and enter a search term.

• To search for geocaches near you or near another

location, select Search Near, and select a location.

If you are connected to www.geocaching.com, the search

results include live geocache data obtained by GC Live

Download.

• To search for live geocaches by code, select GC Live

Download > GC Code, and enter the geocache code.

This feature allows you to download a specific geocache

from www.geocaching.com when you know the geocache

code.

4Select MENU > Filter to filter the search results (optional).

5Select a geocache.

The geocache details appear. If you selected a live geocache

and you are connected, the device downloads the full

geocache details to the internal storage, if necessary.

Searching for a Geocache on the Map

1Select Geocaching.

2Select > Download Geocaches to search for and

download nearby geocaches on the map.

3Select MENU > Filter to filter the search results (optional).

4Select a geocache.

The geocache details appear. If you selected a live geocache

and you are connected to www.geocaching.com, the device

downloads the full geocache details to the internal storage.

Filtering the Geocache List

You can filter your geocache list based on certain factors, such

as the level of difficulty.

1Select Geocaching > MENU > Filter.

2Select one or more options to filter:

• To filter by a geocache category, such as puzzle or event,

select Type.

• To filter by the physical size of the geocache container,

select Cache Size.

• To filter by Unattempted, Did Not Find, or Found

geocaches, select Status.

• To filter by the difficulty level of finding the geocache, or

the difficulty of the terrain, select a level from 1 to 5.

3Select QUIT to view the filtered geocache list.

Saving a Custom Geocache Filter

You can create and save custom filters for geocaches based on

specific factors.

1Select Setup > Geocaching > Filter Setup > Create Filter.

2Select items to filter.

3Select QUIT.

By default, the new filter is saved automatically as Filter

followed by a number. For example, Filter 2. You can edit the

geocache filter to change the name (Editing a Custom

Geocache Filter, page 12).

Editing a Custom Geocache Filter

1Select Setup > Geocaching > Filter Setup.

2Select a filter.

3Select an item to edit.

Viewing Geocache Details

1Select Geocaching.

2Select a geocache.

3Select MENU > Review Point.

The geocache description and logs appear.

Navigating to a Geocache

1Select Geocaching.

2Select a geocache.

3Select Go.

Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache

You can use hints or clues, such as a description or coordinates,

to help you find a geocache.

1While navigating to a geocache, select MENU > Geocache.

2Select an option:

• To view details about the geocache, select Description.

• To view a clue about a geocache location, select Hint.

• To view latitude and longitude for a geocache, select

Coordinates.

• To view feedback about the geocache from previous

searchers, select Logs.

• To turn chirp™ searching on, select chirp™.

Logging the Attempt

After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your

results. You can verify some geocaches at

www.geocaching.com.

1Select Geocaching > Log.

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 Edit Comment, enter a comment,

and select Done.

If you are signed in to www.geocaching.com, the log uploads to

your www.geocaching.com account automatically.

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 > Geocaching.

2Select chirp™ Searching > On.

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Finding a Geocache with a chirp

1With chirp searching enabled, navigate to a geocache.

When you are within approximately 10 m (33 ft.) of the

geocache that contains a chirp, details about the chirp

appear.

2Select Show Details.

3If necessary, select Go to navigate to the next stage of the

geocache.

Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device

You can remove live geocache data to show only geocaches

manually loaded on the device using a computer.

Select Setup > Geocaching > Geocaching Live > Remove

Live Data.

Live geocaching data is removed from the device and no

longer appears in the geocache list.

Removing Your Device Registration From

Geocaching.com

If you transfer ownership of your device, you can remove your

device registration from the geocaching website.

Select Setup > Geocaching > Geocaching Live >

Unregister Device.

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.

Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm

1Select Proximity Alarms.

2Select an alarm.

3Select an option:

• To edit the radius, select Change Radius.

• To view the alarm on a map, select View Map.

• 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 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.

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.

Selecting a Profile

When you change activities, you can change the setup of the

device by changing the profile.

1Select Profile Change.

2Select a profile.

Calculating the Size of an Area

1Select Area Calculation > Start.

2Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.

3Select 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.

1Turn on your VIRB camera.

2On your GPSMAP 86 device, select VIRB Remote.

3Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.

4Select 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.

1Select Flashlight > ENTER.

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.

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.

You can select or to view additional satellite constellations,

for example, when the GPS + GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO

satellite system is enabled.

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.

AutoLocate Position: Calculates your GPS position using the

Garmin AutoLocate® feature.

Satellite Setup: Sets the satellite system options (Satellite

Settings, page 14).

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.

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3Select Change Data Fields.

4Select the new data field.

5Follow the on-screen instructions.

Setup Menu

Select MENU twice, and select Setup.

NOTE: Some settings may not be available for all device

models.

System: Allows you to customize system settings (System

Settings, page 14).

Display: Adjusts the backlight and display settings (Display

Settings, page 14).

Bluetooth: Pairs your device to a smartphone, and allows you

to customize the Bluetooth settings (Bluetooth Settings,

page 15).

Wi-Fi: Allows you to connect to wireless networks (Wi

‑

Settings, page 15).

Map: Sets the map appearance (Map Settings, page 4).

Recording: Allows you to customize activity recording settings

(Recording Settings, page 9).

Routing: Allows you to customize how the device calculates

routes for each activity (Routing Settings, page 15).

Expedition Mode: Allows you to customize settings for turning

on expedition mode (Turning On Expedition Mode,

page 17).

Waypoints: Allows you to enter a custom prefix for

automatically named waypoints.

Tones: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones and alerts

(Setting the Device Tones, page 15).

Heading: Allows you to customize the compass heading

settings (Heading Settings, page 5).

Altimeter: Allows you to customize the altimeter settings

(Altimeter Settings, page 5).

Geocaching: Allows you to customize your geocache settings

(Geocaching Settings, page 15).

Sensors: Pairs wireless sensors with your device (Wireless

Sensors, page 15).

Fitness: Allows you to customize settings for recording fitness

activities (Fitness Settings, page 15).

Marine: Sets the appearance of marine data on the map

(Marine Settings, page 15).

Menus: Allows you to customize the page sequence and main

menu (Menu Settings, page 16).

LiveTrack: Allows you to customize the LiveTrack settings

(LiveTrack Settings, page 3).

Messages: Allows you to customize the settings for messages

(Messages Settings, page 3).

Position Format: Sets the geographical position format and

datum options (Position Format Settings, page 16).

Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing

the Units of Measure, page 16).

Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page 16).

Profiles: Allows you to customize and create new activity

profiles (Profiles, page 16).

Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting

Data and Settings, page 16).

About: Displays device information, such as the unit ID,

software version, regulatory information, and license

agreement (Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance

Information, page 19).

Contacts: Allows you to add, delete, and edit contacts

(Contacts, page 4).

System Settings

Select Setup > System.

Satellite: Sets the satellite system options (Satellite Settings,

page 14).

Text 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.

Interface: Sets the format of the serial interface (Serial Interface

Settings, page 14).

RINEX Logging: Enables the device to write Receiver

Independent Exchange Format (RINEX) data to a system file.

RINEX is a data interchange format for raw satellite

navigation system data.

Satellite Settings

Select Setup > System > Satellite.

Satellite System: Sets the satellite system to GPS or Demo

Mode (GPS off).

WAAS/EGNOS: Enables the system to use Wide Area

Augmentation System/European Geostationary Navigation

Overlay Service (WAAS/EGNOS) data.

GPS and Other Satellite Systems

Using GPS and another satellite system together offers

increased performance in challenging environments and faster

position acquisition than using GPS only. However, using

multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using

GPS only.

Your device can use these Global Navigation Satellite Systems

(GNSS). Some satellite systems may not be available for all

device models.

GPS: A satellite constellation built by the United States.

GLONASS: A satellite constellation built by Russia.

GALILEO: A satellite constellation built by the European Space

Agency.

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.

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.

Appearance: Changes the appearance of the display

background and selection highlight (Changing the Color

Mode, page 15).

Screen Capture: Allows you to save the image on the device

screen.

Review Text Size: Changes the size of the text on the screen.

14 Customizing the Device

Changing the Color Mode

1Select Setup > Display > Appearance.

2Select an option:

• To allow the device to display day or night colors

automatically based on the time of day, select Mode >

Auto.

• To use a light background, select Mode > Day.

• To use a dark background, select Mode > Night.

• To customize the color scheme for daytime, select Day

Color.

• To customize the color scheme for nighttime, select Night

Color.

Bluetooth Settings

Select Setup > Bluetooth.

Status: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology, and shows

current connection status.

Notifications: Shows or hides smartphone notifications.

Forget Phone: Removes the connected device from the list of

paired devices. This option is available only after a device is

paired.

Wi‑Fi Settings

Select Setup > Wi-Fi.

Wi-Fi: Enables wireless technology.

Add Network: Allows you to scan for and connect to a wireless

network.

Routing Settings

The available routing settings vary based on the activity

selected.

Select Setup > Routing.

Direct Routing: Calculates the most direct route possible to the

destination.

Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculates

routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.

Calculation Method: Sets the method used to calculate your

route.

Lock On Road: Locks the blue triangle, which represents your

position on the map, onto the nearest road. This is most

useful when driving or navigating on roads.

Off Route Recalculation: Sets recalculation preferences when

navigating away from an active route.

Avoidance Setup: Sets the types of roads, terrain, and

transportation methods to avoid while navigating.

Route Transitions: Sets how the device routes from one point

on the route to the next. This setting is available only when

the Direct Routing option is enabled. The Distance option

routes you to the next point on the route when you are within

a specified distance of your current point.

Setting the Device Tones

You can customize tones for messages, keys, turn warnings,

and alarms.

1Select Setup > Tones.

2Select Sounds.

3Select an option:

• To enable both tones and vibration, select Tone &

Vibration.

• To enable only tones, select Tone.

• To enable only vibration, select Vibration.

4Select Volume to set the tone volume.

5Select a tone for each audible type.

Geocaching Settings

Select Setup > Geocaching.

Geocaching Live: Allows you to remove live geocache data

from your device and remove your device registration from

geocaching.com (Removing Live Geocache Data from the

Device, page 13, Removing Your Device Registration From

Geocaching.com, page 13).

Geocache Style: Sets the device to display the geocache list

using names or codes.

chirp™ Searching: Allows the device to search for a geocache

containing a chirp accessory (Enabling chirp Searching,

page 12).

Program chirp™: Programs the chirp accessory. See the chirp

Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com.

Filter Setup: Allows you to create and save custom filters for

geocaches (Saving a Custom Geocache Filter, page 12).

Found Geocaches: Allows you to edit the number of geocaches

found. This number automatically increases when you log a

find (Logging the Attempt, page 12).

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.

Pairing is the connecting of wireless sensors using ANT+ or

Bluetooth technology, for example, connecting a heart rate

monitor with your device.

1Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other sensors while

pairing.

2Select Setup > Sensors.

3Select your sensor type.

4Select Search For New.

When the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status

changes from Searching to Connected.

Fitness Settings

Select Setup > Fitness.

Auto Lap: Sets the device to automatically mark the lap at a

specific distance.

User: Sets your user profile information. The device uses this

information to calculate accurate training data in Garmin

Connect.

HR Zones: Sets the five heart rate zones and your maximum

heart rate for fitness activities.

Marking Laps by Distance

You can use Auto Lap® to automatically mark the lap at a

specific distance. This feature is helpful for comparing your

performance over different parts of an activity.

1Select Setup > Fitness > Auto Lap.

2Enter a value, and select Done.

Marine Settings

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.

Customizing the Device 15

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.

Marine Speed Filter: Averages the speed of your vessel over a

short period of time for smoother speed values.

Setting Up Marine Alarms

1Select Setup > Marine > Marine Alarm Setup.

2Select an alarm type.

3Enter a distance, and select Done.

Menu Settings

Select Setup > Menus.

Menu Style: Changes the appearance of the main menu.

Main Menu: Allows you to move, add, and delete items in the

main menu (Customizing the Main Menu, page 16).

Page Sequence: Allows you to move, add, and delete items in

the page sequence (Changing the Page Sequence,

page 16).

Setup: Changes the order of items in the setup menu.

Find: Changes the order of items in the find menu.

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 Page Sequence

1Select Setup > Menus > Page Sequence > Edit Page

Sequence.

2Select a page.

3Select 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.

• To remove a page from the page sequence, select

Remove.

TIP: You can select PAGE to view the page sequence.

Configuring the Page Ribbon Display

1Select Setup > Menus > Page Sequence > Page Ribbon

Display.

2Select an option:

• To disable the page ribbon display, select Off.

• To set the speed at which a page opens after being

selected in the page ribbon display, select Slow or Fast.

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.

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.

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance and speed,

elevation, depth, temperature, pressure, and vertical speed.

1Select Setup > Units.

2Select a measurement type.

3Select a unit of measure.

Time Settings

Select Setup > Time.

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.

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.

Resetting Data and Settings

1Select Setup > Reset.

2Select an option:

• To reset data specific to a trip, such as distance and

averages, select Reset Trip Data.

16 Customizing the Device

• 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 only the settings for your current activity profile to

the factory default values, select Reset Profile Settings.

• To reset all device settings and profiles to the factory

default values, select Reset All Settings.

NOTE: Resetting all settings clears all geocaching activity

from your device. It does not remove your saved user

data, such as tracks and waypoints.

• To remove all saved user data and reset all settings on

the device to the factory default values, select Delete All.

NOTE: Deleting all settings removes your personal data,

history, and saved user data, including tracks and

waypoints.

Restoring Default Page Settings

1Open a page for which you will restore the settings.

2Select MENU > Restore Defaults.

Device Information

Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com

/express). On your smartphone, you can install the Garmin

Explore app to upload your waypoints, routes, tracks, and

activities.

Garmin Express provides easy access to these services for

Garmin devices:

• Software updates

• Map updates

• 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.

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on your device settings, such as

the tracking and message checking intervals.

Battery Life Mode

Up to 200 hr. Expedition mode with 30-minute LiveTrack interval

Up to 35 hr. Default mode with 10-minute LiveTrack interval with auto

recording

Up to 1 yr. Turned off

Maximizing Battery Life

• Turn on Expedition Mode (Turning On Expedition Mode,

page 17).

• Turn on Battery Save mode (Turning On Battery Save Mode,

page 17).

• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology (Bluetooth Settings,

page 15).

Turning On Battery Save Mode

You can use battery save mode to prolong the battery life.

Select Setup > Display > Battery Save > On.

In battery save mode, the screen shuts off when the backlight

times out. You can select the power key to turn on the screen.

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.

1Select Setup > Expedition Mode.

2Select an option:

• To enable the device to prompt you to turn on expedition

mode when you turn off the device, select Prompted.

• To automatically turn on expedition mode after two

minutes of inactivity, select Auto.

• To never turn on expedition mode, select Never.

In expedition mode, the green LED flashes occasionally.

Long-Term Storage

When you do not plan to use the device for several months, you

should charge the battery to at least 50% before you store the

device. You should store the device in a cool, dry place with

temperatures around the typical household level. After storage,

you should fully recharge the device before using it.

Attaching the Carabiner Clip

1Position the carabiner clip in the slots on the mounting

spine 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 a Lanyard

1Insert the loop of the lanyard through the slot in the device.

2Thread the other end of the lanyard through the loop, and pull

it tight.

3If necessary, attach the lanyard to your clothing or backpack

to tether it during an activity.

Device Care

NOTICE

Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can

damage plastic components and finishes.

Device Information 17

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

1Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild

detergent solution.

2Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

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 Garmin Explore.

• GPX route, track, and waypoint files.

• GPX geocache files (Downloading Geocaches Using a

Computer, page 11).

• JPEG photo files.

• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to

www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.

• FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect.

Installing a Memory Card

You can install a microSD memory card for additional storage or

pre-loaded maps. The device supports memory cards up to

32 GB. For optimal performance, use a class 10 memory card.

1Lift the weather cap on the side of the device .

2Insert the memory card with the gold contacts facing the

device screen.

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.

1Pull up the weather cap from the USB port.

2Plug the small end of the USB cable into the USB port on the

device.

3Plug the large end of the USB cable into a computer USB

port.

Your device and memory card (optional) appear as

removable drives in My Computer on Windows computers

and as mounted volumes on Mac computers.

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 Internal rechargeable Lithium-ion

Battery life Up to 40 hr.

Up to 200 hr. in expedition mode

Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71

Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°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

1 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.

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