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Garmin GPSMAP 86 - Viewing the Current Activity; Navigating Using Tracback; Stopping the Current Activity; Navigating a Saved Activity

Garmin GPSMAP 86
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Viewing the Current Activity
By default, the device automatically starts recording your path as an activity when it is turned on and has
acquired satellite signals. You can pause and start recording manually.
1 Select Recording Controls.
2 Select 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 Using TracBack
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While recording, you can navigate back to the beginning of your activity. This can be helpful when finding your
way back to camp or the trail head.
1 Select Recording Controls.
2 Select to switch to the map tab.
3 Select TracBack.
The map displays your route with a magenta line, start point, and end point.
4 Navigate using the map or the compass.
Stopping the Current Activity
1 From the main pages, select ENTER > Stop.
2 Select an option:
To resume recording, select Resume.
To save the activity, select .
To delete the activity and reset the trip computer, select .
Navigating a Saved Activity
1 Select FIND > Recorded Activities.
2 Select an activity.
3 Select Go.
Deleting a Saved Activity
1 Select Recorded Activities.
2 Select an activity.
3 Select MENU > Delete.
Reversing an Activity
You can switch the start and end points of your activity to navigate the activity in reverse.
1 Select Recorded Activities.
2 Select an activity.
3 Select MENU > Copy Reversed.
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity
You can create a track from a saved activity. This allows you to share your track wirelessly with other
compatible Garmin devices.
1 Select Recorded Activities.
2 Select an activity.
3 Select MENU > Save as Track.
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