Manual Garmin GPSMAP 86 (page 8 of 28) (English)

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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

Select Setup > Contacts > New Contact.

Select an item to edit.

Enter the new information.

Editing a Contact

Select Setup > Contacts.

Select a contact.

Select an item to edit.

Enter the new information.

Deleting a Contact

Select Setup > Contacts.

Select a contact.

Select 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

From the map, select MENU.

Select Map Setup > Orientation.

Select 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.

From the map, move the cursor to a location.

Select MENU > Measure Distance.

Select 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.

Hold the device level.

4 Testing the Device

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