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Garmin GPSMAP 66i - Customizing the Device

Garmin GPSMAP 66i
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Select Setup > Geocaching > Geocaching Live >
Unregister Device.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range
of a particular location.
1
Select Proximity Alarms > Create Alarm.
2
Select a category.
3
Select a location.
4
Select Use.
5
Enter a radius.
When you enter an area with a proximity alarm, the device
sounds a tone.
Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm
1
Select Proximity Alarms.
2
Select an alarm.
3
Select an option:
To edit the radius, select Change Radius.
To view the alarm on a map, select View Map.
To delete the alarm, select Delete.
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 3 m
(10 ft.) of a compatible device.
Your device can send and receive data when paired with
another compatible device using Bluetooth or ANT+ wireless
technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, and
tracks.
1
Select Share Wirelessly.
2
Select an option:
Select Send, and select a type of data.
Select Receive to receive data from another device. The
other compatible device must be attempting to send data.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Selecting a Profile
When you change activities, you can change the setup of the
device by changing the profile.
1
Select Profile Change.
2
Select a profile.
Calculating the Size of an Area
1
Select Area Calculation > Start.
2
Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.
3
Select Calculate when finished.
Using the VIRB Remote
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Owner's Manual for more information.
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device.
1
Turn on your VIRB camera.
2
On your GPSMAP 66 series device, select VIRB Remote.
3
Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
4
Select an option:
To record video, select .
To take a photograph, select .
Using the Flashlight
NOTE: Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can
reduce the brightness or flash frequency to extend the life of the
battery.
1
Select Flashlight > ENTER.
2
If necessary, use the brightness slider to adjust the
brightness.
3
If necessary, select a different flash type.
0 No strobe, constant beam.
1 through 9 Number of strobes per second.
SOS Emergency strobe.
NOTE: WiFi, Bluetooth, and ANT+ connections are
disabled in SOS mode.
Satellite Page
The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy,
satellite locations, and signal strength.
GPS Satellite Settings
Select Satellite > MENU.
Use With GPS On: Allows you to turn the GPS on.
Track Up: Indicates whether satellites are shown with rings
oriented with north toward the top of the screen or oriented
with your current track toward the top of the screen.
Single Color: Allows you to select whether the satellite page is
displayed in multicolor or single color.
Set Location On Map: Allows you to mark your current location
on the map. You can use this location to create routes or
search for saved locations.
AutoLocate Position: Calculates your GPS position using the
Garmin AutoLocate
®
feature.
Satellite Setup: Sets the satellite system options (Satellite
Settings, page 14).
Customizing the Device
Customizing the Data Fields
You can customize the data fields displayed on each main page.
1
Open the page for which you will change the data fields.
2
Select MENU.
3
Select Change Data Fields.
4
Select the new data field.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setup Menu
Select MENU twice, and select Setup.
System: Allows you to customize system settings (System
Settings, page 14).
Display: Adjusts the backlight and display settings (Display
Settings, page 14).
Bluetooth: Pairs your device to a smartphone, and allows you
to customize the Bluetooth settings (Bluetooth Settings,
page 14).
Wi-Fi: Allows you to connect to wireless networks (Wi
Fi
Settings, page 14).
LiveTrack: Allows you to customize the LiveTrack settings
(LiveTrack Settings, page 3).
Messages: Allows you to customize the settings for messages
(Messages Settings, page 3).
Contacts: Allows you to add, delete, and edit contacts
(Contacts, page 4).
Map: Sets the map appearance (Map Settings, page 4).
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