Garmin GPSMAP 66 User Manual

2
If necessary, select your device.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your
Computer
1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3
Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Viewing Connect IQ Widgets
1
Select .
2
Select or to scroll through the widgets.
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.
Joining a GroupTrack Session
Before you can join a GroupTrack session, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, a compatible smartphone, and the
Garmin Connect Mobile app.
1
Go outside, and turn on your device.
2
Pair your smartphone with your device (Pairing a
Smartphone with Your Device, page 7).
3
From the settings menu in the Garmin Connect Mobile app,
select LiveTrack > GroupTrack.
4
If you have more than one compatible device, select a device
for the GroupTrack session.
5
Select Visible to > All Connections.
6
Select Start LiveTrack.
7
On your device, start an activity.
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions
The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other
connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on the
screen. All members of the group must be your connections in
your Garmin Connect account.
• Start your activity outside using GPS.
• Pair your GPSMAP 66 device with your smartphone using
Bluetooth technology.
• In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
select Connections to update the list of connections for your
GroupTrack session.
• Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones
and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect Mobile
app.
• Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or
25 mi.).
• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your
connections.
Main Menu Tools
Select MENU twice.
Recording Controls: Allows you to view details about the
current activity and control the current activity recording
(Viewing the Current Activity, page 6).
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification
settings (Phone Notifications, page 7).
Weather: Displays the current temperature, temperature
forecast, weather forecast, weather radar, cloud cover, and
wind conditions.
Waypoint Manager: Displays all waypoints saved to the device
(Waypoints, page 4).
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 9).
Geocaching: Displays a list of downloaded geocaches
(Geocaches, page 9).
Recorded Activities: Displays your current activity and a list of
recorded activities (Recordings, page 6).
Active Route: Displays your active route and any upcoming
waypoints (Routes, page 5).
Route Planner: Displays a list of saved routes and allows you to
create new routes (Creating a Route, page 5).
Saved Tracks: Displays a list of saved tracks (Creating a Track
from a Saved Activity, page 6).
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 3).
Proximity Alarms: Allows you to set alerts to sound within
range of particular locations (Setting a Proximity Alarm,
page 10).
Share Wirelessly: Allows you to wirelessly transfer files to
another compatible device (Sending and Receiving Data
Wirelessly, page 10).
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 10).
Area Calculation: Allows you to calculate the size of an area
(Calculating the Size of an Area, page 10).
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 5).
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 66 series device
(Using the VIRB Remote, page 10).
Stopwatch: Allows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time
laps.
Flashlight: Turns on the flashlight (Using the Flashlight,
page 11).
XERO Locations: Displays laser location information when you
have a Xero
™
bow sight paired with your GPSMAP 66 series
device.
inReach Remote: Allows you to send messages on your paired
inReach
®
device (Using the inReach Remote, page 11).
8 Main Menu Tools

Garmin GPSMAP 66 Specifications

General

Manual	Yes
Cables included	USB
Built-in speaker(s)	-
Supported radio bands	Not supported
Storage media type	Flash
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Internal storage capacity	16 GB
Operating temperature (T-T)	-20 - 45 °C
Display diagonal	3 \
Battery type	AA
Power source type	Battery
Number of batteries supported	2
Lifetime map updates	Roads change, but with Lifetime Map Updates your map will always be up to date. Start fresh every few months by downloading a new edition of the industry's most accurate map. New editions are issued four times per year.
Form factor	Handheld
Product color	Black
International Protection (IP) code	IPX7
Routes quantity	250
Tracks quantity	20000
Number of waypoints	10000
Traffic Message Channel (TMC)	No

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	163 mm
Width	62 mm
Height	35 mm
Weight	230 g

Summary

Introduction to GPSMAP 66

Device Overview and Components

Identifies physical parts, ports, and key features of the GPSMAP 66 device.

Battery Management and Charging

Covers battery installation, charging, maximizing life, and storage for the device.

Powering On and Basic Operation

Instructions for turning the device on, adjusting backlight, and initial setup.

Keys and Main Page Navigation

Explains the function of device keys and introduction to navigating main pages.

Navigation and Waypoints

Navigating to Destinations

Step-by-step guide to setting and starting navigation to a chosen location.

Map and Compass Navigation

Explains how to use the map and compass displays during navigation.

Waypoint Management

Covers creating, editing, deleting, and managing saved locations on the device.

Route Planning and Navigation

Guides on creating, saving, and navigating custom routes composed of multiple waypoints.

Activity Recording and Analysis

Recording Settings and Methods

Configures how the device records activity data, including track points and auto-pause.

Managing Recorded Activities

Instructions for viewing, saving, deleting, and reversing recorded activities.

TracBack Feature

Enables retracing a recorded path back to the starting point.

Connected Features and Connectivity

Smartphone Pairing and Notifications

Guides on connecting the device to a smartphone via Bluetooth for feature access and notifications.

Wireless Network Setup

Steps for connecting the device to Wi-Fi networks for updates and data transfer.

Connect IQ Customization

Explains how to customize the device with apps, widgets, and data fields from Connect IQ.

Customizing Device Settings

Setup Menu and Core Settings

Overview of the main setup categories for device configuration.

Display and Appearance Settings

Adjusts screen brightness, color modes, and other visual appearance settings.

System, Satellite, and Interface

Configures system-wide options like satellite systems, language, and serial interfaces.

Time, Profiles, and Units

Manages time formats, custom activity profiles, and units of measure.

Geocaching Operations

Finding and Downloading Geocaches

Instructions for finding, loading, and searching for geocaches on the device.

Geocache List Filtering

Guides on filtering geocache lists and creating custom filter settings.

Logging Geocache Finds

Process for logging finds, misses, or maintenance required for geocaches.

Device Information and Care

Software Updates and Garmin Express

Instructions for updating device software and maps using Garmin Express.

Data Management and Memory Cards

Covers file types, installing memory cards, and transferring data to/from the device.

Device Cleaning and Maintenance

Guidelines for cleaning and maintaining the physical condition of the device.

Appendix and Troubleshooting

Data Fields Glossary

Details the meaning and usage of various data fields available on the device.

Troubleshooting and Device Restart

Provides steps for resolving common issues and restarting the device.

About Heart Rate Zones

Explains the concept of heart rate zones for fitness tracking and performance measurement.