Garmin GPSMAP 66i Bedienungsanleitung
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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