Garmin GPSMAP 66 User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction.....................................................................1
Device Overview......................................................................... 1
Battery Information..................................................................... 1
Maximizing Battery Life.......................................................... 1
Turning On Battery Save Mode............................................. 1
Turning On Expedition Mode................................................. 1
Long-Term Storage................................................................ 1
Installing Batteries...................................................................... 1
Installing a NiMH Battery Pack................................................... 1
Charging the Battery Pack..................................................... 2
Turning On the Device................................................................ 2
Turning On the Backlight....................................................... 2
Adjusting the Backlight...........................................................2
Keys............................................................................................ 2
Locking the Keys....................................................................2
Acquiring Satellite Signals.......................................................... 2
Using the Main Pages.................................................... 2
Opening the Main Menu............................................................. 2
Map............................................................................................. 2
Changing the Map Orientation............................................... 2
Measuring Distance on the Map............................................ 2
Map Page Settings.................................................................2
Map Settings..................................................................... 3
Advanced Map Settings.................................................... 3
Compass.....................................................................................3
Using the Compass................................................................3
Course Pointer....................................................................... 3
Navigating with Sight 'N Go................................................... 3
Compass Settings.................................................................. 3
Calibrating the Compass................................................... 3
Heading Settings............................................................... 3
Trip Computer............................................................................. 4
Trip Computer Settings.......................................................... 4
Altimeter......................................................................................4
Altimeter Plot Settings............................................................4
Altimeter Settings.............................................................. 4
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter................................. 4
Navigation....................................................................... 4
Navigating to a Destination......................................................... 4
Navigating with the Map.........................................................4
Navigating with the Compass................................................ 4
Stopping Navigation............................................................... 4
Waypoints................................................................................... 4
Creating a Waypoint.............................................................. 4
Navigating to a Waypoint....................................................... 5
Editing a Waypoint................................................................. 5
Deleting a Waypoint............................................................... 5
Waypoint Averaging............................................................... 5
Projecting a Waypoint............................................................ 5
Moving a Waypoint on the Map............................................. 5
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint...................................... 5
Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm.......................................5
Adding a Waypoint to a Route............................................... 5
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location.............. 5
Routes........................................................................................ 5
Creating a Route.................................................................... 5
Navigating a Saved Route..................................................... 5
Viewing the Active Route.................................................. 5
Editing a Route...................................................................... 5
Viewing a Route on the Map.................................................. 5
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route.................................... 6
Editing the Name of a Route.................................................. 6
Reversing a Route................................................................. 6
Deleting a Route
.................................................................... 6
Recordings..................................................................................6
Recording Settings.................................................................6
Advanced Recording Settings........................................... 6
Viewing the Current Activity................................................... 6
Navigating Using TracBack®................................................. 6
Stopping the Current Activity................................................. 6
Navigating a Saved Activity................................................... 6
Deleting a Saved Activity....................................................... 6
Reversing an Activity............................................................. 6
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity..................................6
Optional Maps.............................................................................6
Purchasing Additional Maps.................................................. 6
Finding an Address................................................................ 6
Connected Features....................................................... 7
Connected Feature Requirements............................................. 7
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device..................................... 7
Phone Notifications..................................................................... 7
Viewing Phone Notifications.................................................. 7
Hiding Notifications................................................................ 7
Managing Notifications...........................................................7
Connecting to a Wireless Network..............................................7
Connect IQ Features.................................................................. 7
Downloading Connect IQ Features........................................ 7
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer.... 8
Viewing Connect IQ Widgets................................................. 8
Garmin Explore........................................................................... 8
Joining a GroupTrack Session....................................................8
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions............................................... 8
Main Menu Tools............................................................ 8
BirdsEye Imagery....................................................................... 9
Downloading BirdsEye Imagery............................................. 9
Geocaches..................................................................................9
Registering Your Device at Geocaching.com........................ 9
Connecting to Geocaching.com........................................ 9
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer......................... 9
Searching for a Geocache..................................................... 9
Filtering the Geocache List.................................................... 9
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter.................................... 9
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter.................................... 9
Viewing Geocache Details................................................... 10
Navigating to a Geocache................................................... 10
Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache..................... 10
Logging the Attempt............................................................. 10
chirp..................................................................................... 10
Enabling chirp Searching................................................ 10
Finding a Geocache with a chirp..................................... 10
Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device................. 10
Removing Your Device Registration From
Geocaching.com.................................................................. 10
Setting a Proximity Alarm......................................................... 10
Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm.................................. 10
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly................................... 10
Selecting a Profile..................................................................... 10
Calculating the Size of an Area................................................ 10
Using the VIRB Remote............................................................10
Using the Flashlight.................................................................. 11
Using the inReach Remote....................................................... 11
Satellite Page............................................................................11
GPS Satellite Settings..........................................................11
Customizing the Device............................................... 11
Customizing the Data Fields..................................................... 11
Setup Menu.............................................................................. 11
System Settings................................................................... 12
Satellite Settings............................................................. 12
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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