System Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Settings > System.

Satellite: Sets the satellite system options (Satellite Settings).

Compass: Customizes the compass settings (Compass Settings).

Altimeter: Customizes the altimeter settings (Altimeter Settings).

Language: Sets the text language on the device.

NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data, such as street names.

Voice: Sets the device voice dialect and your dialect for voice controls.

Keyboard: Enables keyboard languages.

Passcode: Sets a four-digit passcode to secure your device (Setting Your Device Passcode).

Messaging Mode: Performance mode listens continuously for incoming inReach messages on your GPSMAP H1i Plus satellite communicator, which reduces battery life. Low Power mode extends battery life by checking for incoming inReach messages less frequently.

Position Format: Sets the geographical position format and datum options (Position Format Settings).

Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing the Units of Measure).

Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings).

Waypoints: Sets the automatic name type for waypoints, and allows you to enter a custom prefix for automatically named waypoints.

Accessibility: Sets the touchscreen sensitivity and adjusts the size of the text.

RINEX Logging: Enables the device to write Receiver Independent Exchange Format (RINEX) data to a system file. RINEX is a data interchange format for raw satellite navigation system data.

Advanced Settings > External Power Off: Sets the power mode when disconnected from external power.

Advanced Settings > External Power On: Sets the power mode when connected to external power.

Advanced Settings > USB Mode: Sets the device to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when connected to a computer.

Advanced Settings > HR Zones: Sets the five heart rate zones and your maximum heart rate for fitness activities.

Reset: Resets user data and settings (Resetting Data and Settings).

About: Displays device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement (Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information).