Garmin GPSMAP 66 Owner's Manual

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Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route1 Select Route Planner.2 Select a route.3 Select Elevation Plot.Editing the Name of a Route1 Select Route Planner.2 Select a route.3 Select Change Name.4 Enter the new name.Reversing a RouteYou can switch the start and end points of your route to navigatethe route in reverse.1 Select Route Planner.2 Select a route.3 Select Reverse Route.Deleting a Route1 Select Route Planner.2 Select a route.3 Select Delete Route.RecordingsYour device records your path as an activity. Activities containinformation about points along your recorded path, includingtime, location, and elevation for each point.Recording SettingsSelect Setup > Recording.Record Method: Sets the recording method. The Auto optionrecords points at a variable rate to create an optimumrepresentation of your path. You can also record points atspecific time or distance intervals.Interval: Sets the recording rate. Recording points morefrequently creates a more-detailed path, but fills the recordinglog faster.Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording your path whenyou are not moving.Auto Start: Sets the device to start a new recordingautomatically when the previous recording ends.Advanced Setup: Enables you to open additional recordingsettings (Advanced Recording Settings, page 6).Advanced Recording SettingsSelect Setup > Recording > Advanced Setup.Output Format: Sets the device to save the recording as a FITor a GPX/FIT file (File Types, page 15).• FIT records your activity with fitness information that istailored for the Garmin Connect™ application and can beused for navigation.• FIT and GPX records your activity as both a traditionaltrack that can be viewed on the map and used fornavigation, and as an activity with fitness information.GPX Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method toorganize your recordings. Recordings are saved and clearedautomatically.Trip Recording: Sets a trip recording option.Recorded Data Reset: Sets a reset option. The Activity andTrip option resets the recording and trip data when you finishthe active recording. The Prompted option prompts you toselect the data to reset.Viewing the Current Activity1 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®While recording, you can navigate back to the beginning of youractivity. This can be helpful when finding your way back to campor 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 Activity1 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 Activity1 Select FIND > Recorded Activities.2 Select an activity.3 Select Go.Deleting a Saved Activity1 Select Recorded Activities.2 Select an activity.3 Select MENU > Delete.Reversing an ActivityYou can switch the start and end points of your activity tonavigate the activity in reverse.1 Select Recorded Activities.2 Select an activity.3 Select MENU > Copy Reversed.Creating a Track from a Saved ActivityYou can create a track from a saved activity. This allows you toshare your track wirelessly with other compatible Garmindevices.1 Select Recorded Activities.2 Select an activity.3 Select MENU > Save as Track.Optional MapsYou can use additional maps with the device, such as BirdsEyesatellite imagery, BlueChart®g2, and City Navigator®detailedmaps. Detailed maps may contain additional points of interest,such as restaurants or marine services. For more information,go to http://buy.garmin.com or contact your Garmin dealer.Purchasing Additional Maps1 Go to your device product page at www.garmin.com.2 Click the Maps tab.3 Follow the on-screen instructions.Finding an AddressYou can use optional City Navigator maps to search foraddresses.1 Select FIND > Addresses.6 Navigation