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Marine Handhelds and Wearables Master Reset list
The procedures below will reset the device to the original factory settings and delete all stored user data. BaseCamp™ (GPSMAP 78) or Garmin Explore (for the GPSMAP® 86 series and quatix® 5 and 6) will back up user data like waypoints, routes, tracks, activities. For wearable fitness tracking related data make sure that the device has recently synced with Garmin Connect to back up fitness activities.
Marine Handhelds
GPSMAP® 78 series
To perform a master reset:
Turn the device Off
Hold the Power button, Menu, Quit, and Zoom Out buttons
When the Garmin logo appears, release the Power button
Continue to hold the Menu, Quit, and Zoom Out buttons for 5 seconds
After 5 seconds, release all buttons. - The device will not give a warning that a master reset is about to take place
The device will now reset.
GPSMAP® 86 series
To perform a master reset:
Turn the device Off
Hold the Power button, Page, and Enter buttons
Release the Power button when the Garmin logo appears
Release Page and Enter when the message Do you really want to erase all user data? appears
Select Yes
The device will now reset.
Marine Wearables
quatix®
To perform a master reset:
Turn the watch Off
Hold the Power button and Down buttons until the message, Do you really want to erase all user data? appears
Select Yes
The watch will now reset.
quatix® 3, quatix® 5, quatix® 6
To perform a master reset:
Turn the watch Off
Hold the Back button.
Hold the Light button until the Garmin logo appears.
Continue to hold the Back button and press the Light button.
When the message Clear all user data? appears, select Yes
The watch will now reset.