How to Reset the GPSMAP Handheld Devices

There are a few instances in which it is necessary to perform a full reset on a GPSMAP® handheld device, including the following:

• Not receiving a satellite signal

• Restoring the factory default settings

• Not functioning properly

The information and steps below will walk you through backing up your data and resetting the follow GPSMAP models:

• GPSMAP 62 | GPSMAP 62s | GPSMAP 62sc | GPSMAP 62st | GPSMAP 62stc

• GPSMAP 64 | GPSMAP 64s | GPSMAP 64sc | GPSMAP 64st | GPSMAP 64sx | GPSMAP 64csx | GPSMAP 64x

• GPSMAP 65 | GPSMAP 65s

• GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 66s | GPSMAP 66sr | GPSMAP 66st

• GPSMAP 67 | GPSMAP67i

• GPSMAP 78 | GPSMAP 78s | GPSMAP 78sc

• GPSMAP 79s | GPSMAP 79sc

• GPSMAP 86i | GPSMAP 86s | GPSMAP 86sc | GPSMAP 86sci

• GPSMAP 276Cx

Before Resetting

If the device is not receiving a satellite signal or not functioning properly, it is best to try updating the device with Garmin Express™ program before resetting, if possible. For steps see - Updating the Software on Your Outdoor Handheld With Garmin Express.

Performing a full reset can cause loss of user data loss such as waypoints, routes, tracks, activities and geocaches.

It is recommended to back up important data before resetting.

• All GPSMAP handhelds listed above can be backed up with the BaseCamp™ program on a computer. For steps, see - Backing up, Viewing, and Transferring Data Using BaseCamp .

• The following GPSMAP handhelds are best used with the Garmin Explore™ app to backup user data. For steps, see - Syncing the Garmin Explore App.

  • GPSMAP 64s | GPSMAP 64sc | GPSMAP 64st | GPSMAP 64sx | GPSMAP 64csx

  • GPSMAP 65 |  GPSMAP 65s

  • GPSMAP 66i | GPSMAP 66s | GPSMAP 66sr | GPSMAP 66st

  • GPSMAP 67 | GPSMAP67i

  • GPSMAP 86i | GPSMAP 86s | GPSMAP 86sc | GPSMAP 86sci

If removing data is desired to eliminate corrupt data or free up space, see Related.

Performing a Reset

1. Ensure the device is powered off.

2. Press and hold both PAGE and ENTER simultaneously.

3. Press the Power button to power the device on while continuing to hold PAGE and ENTER.

4. Release only the Power button when Garmin appears on the screen.

5. Release PAGE and ENTER once the Do you really want to erase all user data? or This will remove all saved user data message appears.

6. Arrow to Erase or Yes.

7. Press ENTER.

The device is now reset. You will want to take the device outside in a clear view of the sky for a minimum of 20 minutes to refresh satellite data.