The main menu of the GPSMAP® 66i outdoor handheld contains all the information you need to operate your device. To access the main menu, press MENU twice from any screen. The information below explains what settings and features are available for each of the options in the menu.
NOTE: Some options are not present in the menu by default or may not be available if the software on the handheld is not up to date. To install software updates, see - Updating the Software on Your GPSMAP 66i. To move, add, or delete items in the main menu, see - GPSMAP 66i: Customizing the Main Menu.
Active RouteWhile navigating a route, this option allows you to view the active route.
Active WeatherWhile the handheld is connected to your smartphone or to a Wi‑Fi network, it can receive detailed weather information from the internet. For more details, see - Active Weather Feature on Outdoor Handhelds.
Adventures Allows you to access Garmin Adventures that have been transferred to the handheld. For more details, see - Completing a Garmin Adventure on a Handheld Device.
Alarm Clock Sets an audible alarm that can power on the handheld and alert you at a specified time.
Press MENU for additional options:
Allows you to toggle between setting a countdown timer or an alarm clock.
Allows you to change the Time Format and Time Zone settings of the handheld.
Altimeter By default, this displays the elevation over the distance traveled. Use the directional pad to select any point on the plot to view details about that point.
Press MENU for additional options:
Resets the altimeter data, including waypoint, track, and trip data.
Access additional altimeter settings. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Altimeter Settings.
Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the altimeter page.
Allows you to customize the altimeter data fields.
Restores the altimeter to factory default settings.
Area Calculation Allows you to calculate the size of an area by walking around the perimeter of the area.
BirdsEye Direct Allows you to download high-resolution satellite imagery directly to the handheld when it is connected to a Wi‑Fi network. For more details, see - Download, View, or Delete BirdsEye Direct Satellite Imagery on a GPSMAP 66 or 86 Series.
Calculator Displays a calculator.
Press MENU for additional options:
Toggle between scientific and standard calculator options.
Toggle between radians and degrees modes for interpreting angle values.
Calendar Displays a calendar. Use the directional pad to select different dates and view the activities, tracks, or waypoints that were recorded on the selected date.
Press MENU for additional options:
Defaults to view the current date on the calendar.
View the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset times for the selected date along with the moon phase, based on your current location.
View the predicted best times for hunting and fishing at your current location for the selected date.
Collections Manager Displays collections synced from your Garmin Explore™ account. For more details, see - Collections Manager on the GPSMAP 66/86.
Compass Displays a compass to aid with navigation.
Press MENU for additional options:
Allows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a reference point (Navigating with Sight 'N Go).
Stops navigating the current route.
Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard.
Allows you to calibrate the compass if you experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Calibrating the Compass.
Allows you to customize the compass heading settings. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Heading Settings.
Customizes the compass data fields.
Restores the compass to factory default settings.
Connect IQ™ Displays a list of installed Connect IQ apps. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Connect IQ Features.
Course Planner Displays a list of saved courses and allows you to create new courses. For more details, see - Using Course Planner on a GPSMAP 66 or 86 Series.
Geocaching Displays a list of downloaded geocaches. For more details, see - Live Geocaching on the GPSMAP 66/86 Series.
Hunt and Fish Displays a calendar with the predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing at your current location (see Hunt/Fish Prediction Theory). Use the directional pad to select a different date from the calendar.
Press MENU for additional options:
Defaults to view the current date on the calendar.
Allows you to change the location for which predicted best dates and times for hunting and fishing are provided.
inReach® Activation Use this option to activate the handheld on an inReach satellite subscription in order to use inReach features. For more details, see - How to Activate a GPSMAP 66i/86i/86sci.
inReach® Weather NOTE: Requires an active inReach subscription.
Allows you to request basic, premium, or marine weather forecasts using your inReach subscription. For more details, see - Requesting Weather Forecasts With the GPSMAP 66i/86i/86sci.
Man Overboard Allows you to mark a waypoint while automatically starting direct-routing navigation to the location. For more details, see - Using Man Overboard (MOB) on a GPSMAP Series Outdoor Handheld.
Map Select this option to view the map.
Messages NOTE: Requires an active inReach subscription.
Allows the user to send a check-in ( formerly known as preset) or custom text message using the Iridium satellite network and view received messages.
Press MENU for additional options:
The following options are available within the Message Setup:
Sets the device to ring until you read a new message. This feature is helpful if you are in a noisy environment.
Alerts you to incoming inReach messages.
Sets message locations to display on the map.
Notifications View notifications for incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more from your smartphone when it is connected and in range of the handheld.
Photo ViewerDisplays photos that have been transferred to the handheld.
Profile ChangeAllows you to change the device profile to customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Profiles.
Proximity AlarmsAllows you to create alarms that will sound when you are within range of particular locations.
Press MENU for additional options:
Allows you to quickly turn all proximity alarms on or off.
Changes the radius units used.
Allows you to enable, disable, and customize the alarm tones.
Recorded ActivitiesDisplays your current activity and a list of recorded activities. For more details, see GPSMAP 66i: Recordings.
Recording ControlsAllows you to view details about the current activity and control the current activity recording. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Viewing the Current Activity.
Route PlannerDisplays a list of saved routes and allows you to create new routes. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Creating a Route.
SatelliteDisplays your current GPS satellite information.
Press MENU for additional options:
Allows you to turn the GPS on if it is currently disabled. If GPS is already enabled, this option will not be present.
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.
Allows you to select whether the satellite page is displayed in multicolor or single color.
Allows you to mark your current location on the map. You can use this location to create routes or search for saved locations.
Calculates your GPS position using the Garmin AutoLocate feature. This feature can help to resolve satellite acquisition issues.
Allows you to set the satellite system system to GPS, GPS+GALILEO, or Demo Mode (Off). You can also enable/disable WAAS/EGNOS from these settings.
Saved TracksDisplays a list of saved tracks. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Creating a Track from a Saved Activity.
SetupAllows you to access additional settings for customizing the handheld. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Setup Menu.
Share WirelesslyAllows you to send and receive data wirelessly with another compatible Garmin device using ANT+ technology. You can share waypoints, geocaches, routes, tracks, and more.
Sight 'N GoAllows you to point the device at an object in the distance, and navigate using the object as a reference point. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Navigating with Sight 'N Go.
SOSNOTE: Requires an active inReach subscription.
Allows you to initiate an SOS rescue. This sends a message to Garmin Response™ Center, and they notify the appropriate emergency responders of your situation. You can communicate with Garmin Response center during your emergency while you wait for help to arrive. You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.
StopwatchAllows you to use a timer, mark a lap, and time laps.
Press MENU to access Enable Activ. Sync if you wish to sync the stopwatch with the current activity recording.
Sun and MoonDisplays a calendar with sunrise and sunset times, along with the moon phase, based on your current location. Use the directional pad to select a different date from the calendar.
Press MENU for additional options:
Defaults to view the current date on the calendar.
Display sun and moon visibility from your current location based on the selected date and time.
Allows you to change the location for which sunrise and sunset times are provided.
TrackingNOTE: Requires an active inReach subscription plan. With the Safety plan, there is an additional cost per send/track point (varies by currency) when tracking is enabled. For more details, see - .
Allows you to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified moving interval. Track points appear on the Garmin Explore™ website and either the LiveTrack™ tracking page or MapShare™ tracking page (depending on your account settings).
Press MENU to access Tracking Setup. For more details, see - Track Settings Explained on the GPSMAP 66i/86i/86sci.
Trip ComputerThe trip computer displays your current speed, average speed, trip odometer, and other helpful statistics. You can customize the trip computer layout, dashboard, and data fields.
Press MENU for additional options:
Resets all the trip computer values to zero. For accurate information, reset the trip information before beginning a trip.
Customizes the trip computer data fields.
Changes the theme and information displayed on the dashboard.
NOTE: Your customized settings are remembered by the dashboard. Your settings are not lost when you change profiles.
Inserts an additional page of customizable data fields.
TIP: You can use the arrow keys to scroll through the pages.
Removes an additional page of customizable data fields.
Adds additional data fields to the trip computer.
Removes data fields from the trip computer.
Restores the trip computer to factory default settings.
VIRB® RemoteProvides camera controls when you have a Garmin VIRB camera connected with the GPSMAP 66i.
Waypoint AveragingAllows you to refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. For more details, see - Waypoint Averaging Information for Outdoor Handhelds.
Press MENU for additional search, filter, and sort options.
Waypoint ManagerDisplays all waypoints saved to the handheld. For more details, see - GPSMAP 66i: Waypoints.
Press MENU for additional search, filter, and sort options.
Where To?Opens the search menu to start navigating to a destination.
XERO® Locations Displays laser location information when you have a Xero bow sight paired with your GPSMAP 66i. For more details, see - Sending Xero Locations to a Garmin Compatible Handheld.
Flashlight