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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