Garmin GPSMAP 67i Instruction manual

GPSMAP®67i

Quick Start Manual

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Getting Started

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product

Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important

information.

Device Overview

Internal Iridium® and GNSS antenna

Power button

SOS button

Buttons

USB port (under weather cap)

Flashlight

microSD® card slot (under weather

cap)

Mounting spine

Buttons

FIND

Select to open the search

menu.

Hold to mark your current

location as a man overboard

(MOB) location and activate

navigation.

MARK Select to save your current

location as a waypoint.

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QUIT

Select to cancel or return to

the previous menu or page.

Select to scroll through the

main pages.

ENTER

Select to choose options and

acknowledge messages.

Select to control the current

activity recording (from the

Map, Compass, Altimeter, and

Trip Computer pages).

Select to open the options

menu for the page that is

currently open.

Select twice to open the main

menu (from any page).

PAGE Select to scroll through the

main pages.

Select , , , or to select

menu options and move the

map cursor.

Select to zoom in on the map.

Select to zoom out on the map.

Charging the GPSMAP 67i Device

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry

the USB port, the weather cap, and

the surrounding area before charging or

connecting to a computer.

NOTE: The device does not charge when

it is outside the approved temperature

range (page13).

1Lift the weather cap .

2Plug the small end of the power

cable into the charging port on the

device.

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3Plug the other end of the power cable

into a compatible AC power adapter.

4Plug the AC power adapter into a

standard wall outlet.

The device displays the current

battery charge level.

Turning On the Device

Press and hold .

Adjusting the Backlight

1Select to open the status page.

2Use and to adjust the

brightness.

Activating the Device

WARNING

Before you can use the inReach® features

of your GPSMAP 67i device, including

messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach

Weather, you must activate it.

1From your computer or smartphone,

go to explore.garmin.com to create

an account and activate a service

plan.

2Turn on the device.

3Select Activate.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

NOTE: You must enter the device

IMEI number and authorization code

to complete the online portion of

activation before you go outdoors.

5Go outdoors to an open area with a

clear view of the sky, and point the

antenna on the device toward the sky

for optimal performance.

6Wait while the device communicates

with the Iridium satellite network.

NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes to

activate your device. The device must

send and receive several messages,

which takes longer than sending a

single message during regular use.

Your device should remain outdoors

until activation completes.

Iridium Satellite Network

Your device requires a clear view of

the sky to transmit messages and track

points over the Iridium satellite network.

Without a clear view of the sky, your

device attempts to send the information

until it acquires satellite signals.

TIP: For the best connection with

satellites, place the device with the

antenna pointed toward the sky.

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inReach Features

WARNING

Before you can use the inReach features

of your GPSMAP 67i device, including

messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach

Weather, you must have an active

satellite subscription. Always test your

device before you use it outdoors.

Ensure you have a clear view of the sky

when using the messaging, tracking, and

SOS functions, because these features

require satellite access to operate

properly.

NOTICE

Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit

the use of satellite communications

devices. It is the responsibility of the user

to know and follow all applicable laws

in the jurisdictions where the device is

intended to be used.

Messages

Your GPSMAP 67i device sends and

receives text messages using the Iridium

satellite network.

Sending a Text Message

1From the Messages page, select New

Message.

2Select an option:

• To start with a pre-written

message, select Send Quick Text.

NOTE: You can add and edit quick

text messages on the Garmin

Explore™ website.

• To write a custom message,

select Type Message.

3Choose recipients from your contacts

list, or enter a recipient's contact

information.

4After you have finished your message,

select Send Message.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• To select the first autocomplete

option, select FIND.

• To cycle through keyboards, select

MARK.

• To change character case, select

PAGE once, and to turn on caps lock,

select PAGE twice.

• To insert a backspace, select .

•To insert a space, select .

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Checking for Messages

When you send a message, your device

listens for replies for 10 minutes. The

device also checks for new messages

every hour. When you are using the

inReach tracking feature, your device

automatically checks for messages at

your tracking interval.

NOTE: Your device must be in view of

a satellite at the time of the listen to

receive messages.

You can force a check for messages by

manually checking for messages, sending

a message, or sending a track point.

During a check, your device connects to

satellites and receives messages waiting

to be sent to your device.

From the main menu, select inReach

Utilities > Mail Check > Check

Mailbox.

inReach Tracking

You can use the tracking feature on

your GPSMAP 67i device to record

track points and transmit them over the

Iridium satellite network at the specified

send interval. Track points appear on

the Garmin Explore website and the

MapShare™ tracking page.

Starting Tracking

From the main menu, select Tracking

> Start Tracking.

NOTE: Starting the Tracking feature

also starts the recording controls.

SOS

WARNING

Before you can use the SOS function,

you must have an active satellite

subscription. Always test your device

before you use it outdoors.

Ensure you have a clear view of the sky

when using the SOS function, because

this feature requires satellite access to

operate properly.

NOTICE

Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit

the use of satellite communications

devices. It is the responsibility of the user

to know and follow all applicable laws

in the jurisdictions where the device is

intended to be used.

During an emergency, you can use

your GPSMAP 67i device to contact

the Garmin® International Emergency

Response Coordination Center (IERCC)

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to request help. Pressing the SOS

button sends a message to the Garmin

IERCC, and they notify the appropriate

emergency responders of your situation.

You can communicate with the Garmin

IERCC during your emergency while you

wait for help to arrive. You should only

use the SOS function in a real emergency

situation.

Initiating an SOS Rescue

You can initiate an SOS rescue with the

device turned on or off if the device has

battery power.

1Lift the protective cap from the

SOS button .

2Press and hold the SOS button.

3Wait for the SOS countdown.

The device sends a default message

to the emergency response service

with details about your location.

4Reply to the confirmation message

from the emergency response

service.

Your reply lets the emergency

response service know that you are

capable of interacting with them

during the rescue. If you do not reply,

the emergency response service will

still initiate a rescue.

For the first 10 minutes of your

rescue, an updated location is sent to

the emergency response service every

minute. To conserve battery power after

the first 10 minutes, an updated location

is sent every 10 minutes.

Canceling an SOS Request

If you no longer need assistance, you can

cancel an SOS request after it is sent to

the emergency response service.

1Lift the protective cap, and hold the

SOS button.

2Select Cancel SOS.

3When prompted to confirm your

cancellation request, select Cancel

SOS.

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Your device transmits the

cancellation request. When you

receive a confirmation message from

the emergency response service, the

device returns to normal operation.

Testing the Device

WARNING

You should test the device outdoors

before using it on a trip to ensure your

satellite subscription is active.

Select inReach Utilities >

Subscription Test > Test.

Wait while the device sends a

test message. When you receive a

confirmation message, your device is

ready to use.

Syncing inReach Data

You can sync data from your explore

.garmin.com account to your device

using the Garmin Explore app. After you

make edits to your data, such as plan

changes, contacts, preset messages, or

quick text messages, you must sync them

to your device using the mobile app.

Open the Garmin Explore app.

Changes made to data such as

collections, waypoints, and courses

update automatically.

You can now sync your data to your

GPSMAP 67i device.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for

your GPSMAP 67i device when you

connect the device to a wireless network

or a compatible smartphone using

Bluetooth® technology. Some features

require you to install the Garmin Connect™

app or Garmin Explore app on your

smartphone. Go to garmin.com/apps for

more information.

Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect

Bluetooth compatible sensors, such

as a heart rate monitor.

Connect IQ™: Allows you to extend your

device features with widgets, data

fields, and apps using the Connect IQ

app.

EPO Downloads: Allows you to download

an extended prediction orbit file to

quickly locate GPS satellites and

reduce the time it takes to get

an initial GPS fix using the Garmin

Connect app or when connected to a

Wi‑Fi® network.

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Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app

syncs and shares waypoints, tracks,

and routes with your device. You

can also download maps to your

smartphone for offline access.

Live Geocache Data: Provides paid or

subscription-free services to view live

geocache data from www.geocaching

.com using the Garmin Connect app

or when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Tracking: Allows you to record track

points and transmit them over the

Iridium satellite network. You can

invite contacts by sending them an

inReach message from the field. This

feature allows your contacts to view

your live data on a MapShare tracking

page using your Garmin Explore

account.

Phone notifications: Displays phone

notifications and messages on your

GPSMAP 67i device using the Garmin

Connect app.

Software Updates: Allows you to receive

updates for your device software

using the Garmin Connect app or

when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

inReach Weather: Allows you to receive

weather information through your

inReach subscription. You can

request a basic, premium, or marine

weather forecast.

Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device

1Bring your compatible smartphone

within 10m (33ft.) of your device.

2From the main menu on your device,

select Setup > Bluetooth.

3On your compatible smartphone,

enable Bluetooth technology, and

open the Garmin Connect or Garmin

Explore app.

4From the app, select the devices

option and follow the on-screen

instructions to pair your device.

Weather

Active Weather: While your GPSMAP

67i device is connected to your

smartphone or to a Wi‑Fi network

and has an active internet connection,

it can receive detailed weather

information from the internet. This

feature provides hourly and daily

forecasts and live graphical weather

maps.

inReach Weather: You can receive

weather information through your

inReach subscription.Your device can

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send an inReach message to request

basic, premium, or marine weather

forecasts. You can receive weather

forecasts for your current location

or a new location, such as a saved

waypoint. Weather forecasts incur

data charges or additional charges on

your inReach subscription.

Navigation

Waypoints

Waypoints are locations you record and

store in the device. Waypoints can mark

where you are, where you are going,

or where you have been. You can add

details about the location, such as name,

elevation, and depth.

Creating a Waypoint

You can save your current location as a

waypoint.

1Select MARK.

2If necessary, select a field to make

changes to the waypoint.

3Select Save.

Navigating to a Waypoint

1Select FIND > Waypoints.

2Select a waypoint.

3Select Go.

By default, your route to the waypoint

appears as a straight, colored line on

the map.

Routes

A route is a sequence of waypoints or

locations that leads you to your final

destination.

Creating a Route

1Select Route Planner > Create Route

> Select First Point.

2Select a category.

3Select the first point in the route.

4Select Use.

5Select Select Next Point to add

additional points to the route.

6Select QUIT to save the route.

Navigating a Saved Route

1Select FIND > Routes.

2Select a route.

3Select Go.

By default, your route appears as a

straight, colored line on the map.

Recordings

Your device records your path as an

activity. Activities contain information

about points along your recorded path,

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