Garmin GPSMAP 66i Manuale utente

GPSMAP®66i

Owner's Manual

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® antenna

Power button

SOS button

Buttons

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).

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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 .

Adjusting the Backlight

1Select to open the status page.

2Use and to adjust the

brightness.

Status Icons

Sending and receiving data

Unable to send and receive data

Tracking enabled

Bluetooth® technology connection status

Charging battery

Charging complete

Activating the Device

Before you can use your GPSMAP 66i

device, you must activate it.

1Create an account, and select a

satellite subscription at

explore.garmin.com.

2Turn on the device.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

4When prompted, 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

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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.

Messages

Your GPSMAP 66i device sends and

receives text messages using the Iridium

satellite network.

Sending a Text Message

1From the messages menu, select New

Message.

2Select an option:

• To start with a pre-written

message, select Send Quick Text.

• 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.

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.

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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.

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.

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 Yes.

Your device transmits the cancellation

request. When you receive a

confirmation message from the

emergency response service, the

device returns to normal operation.

Tracking

Tracking records your path. When your

device starts recording, your device logs

your location and updates the track line at

the specified log interval. Your device

records track points and transmits them

over the satellite network at the specified

send interval.

Starting Tracking

From the Start Tracking page, select

ENTER.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your

GPSMAP 66 series 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.

Phone notifications: Displays phone

notifications and messages on your

GPSMAP 66 series device.

LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to

follow your activities in real time. You

can invite followers using email or

social media, allowing them to view

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your live data on a MapShare™

tracking page.

Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your

device features with widgets, data

fields, and apps.

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.

Software Updates: Allows you to update

your device software.

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.

Live Geocache Data: Provides paid or

subscription-free services to view live

geocache data from

www.geocaching.com.

Weather: Allows you to view current

weather conditions and weather

forecasts.

Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to

connect Bluetooth compatible sensors,

such as a heart rate monitor.

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.

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.

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Navigating to a Waypoint

1Select FIND > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Go.

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.

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.

Viewing the Current Activity

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. Waypoint names and symbols

appear on the map. When you are

navigating to a destination, your route is

marked with a colored line on the map.

Changing the Map Orientation

1From the map, select MENU.

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2Select Setup Map > Orientation.

3Select an option:

•Select North Up to show north at

the top of the page.

• Select Track Up to show your

current direction of travel at the top

of the page.

• Select Automotive Mode to show

an automotive perspective with the

direction of travel at the top.

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.

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 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.

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• 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

/gpsmap66i.

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.

Installing a Memory Card

You can install a microSD memory card

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 down.

Specifications

Operating

temperature range

From -20° to 45°C (from

-4° to 113°F)

Charging

temperature range

From 0° to 40°C (from

32° to 104°F)

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Compass-safe

distance

17.5 cm (7 in.)

Wireless frequency/

protocol

2.4 GHz @ 14.9 dBm

nominal

Viewing E-label Regulatory and

Compliance Information

The label for this device is provided

electronically. The e-label may provide

regulatory information, such as

identification numbers provided by the

FCC or regional compliance markings, as

well as applicable product and licensing

information.

1Select Setup.

2Select About.

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