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Sending a Preset Message

Preset messages are messages that you created at

explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and

recipients.

Select inReach > Messages > Send Preset.

Choose a preset message, and select Send Preset.

Sending a Text Message

Select inReach > Messages > New Message.

Select 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.

Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a

recipient's contact information.

After you have finished your message, select Send

Message.

Replying to a Message

Select inReach > Messages.

Select a conversation.

Select Reply.

Select an option:

• To write a custom message, select Type Message.

• To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick

Text and select a message.

When you have finished your message, select Send

Message.

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.

Select inReach > inReach Utilities > Mail Check > Check

Mailbox.

Viewing Message Details

Select inReach > Messages.

Select a conversation.

Select a message.

Select the information tab.

Navigating to a Message Location

When you receive a message from another device with inReach

technology, the message may include location information. For

these messages, you can navigate to the location from which

the message was sent.

Select inReach > Messages.

Select a conversation with location information.

Select the map tab.

Select Go.

Including Location Coordinates in a Message

If you are sending a message to a recipient who may not have

internet access, you can include your location coordinates in the

message. For example, if your recipient has an older model cell

phone that does not support viewing maps or is outside of a

mobile data coverage area and cannot view a web page.

Select inReach > Messages > New Message > Send

Location.

Enter one or more recipients.

If necessary, enter a message.

Select Send Message.

Deleting Messages

Select inReach > Messages.

Select a conversation.

Select > Delete Thread.

Messages Settings

Select Setup > Messages.

Ring Until Read: Sets the device to ring until you read a new

message. This feature is helpful if you are in a noisy

environment.

Notifications: Alerts you to incoming inReach messages.

Show On Map: Displays inReach messages on the map.

Tracking

You can use the tracking feature to record track points and

transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified

send interval.

Starting Tracking

Select inReach > Tracking > Start Tracking.

Stopping Tracking

Select inReach > Tracking > Stop Tracking.

Sharing Your MapShare

™

Web Page

You can enable MapShare at explore.garmin.com.

You can share a link to your MapShare web page with other

people. The system automatically adds text, including link

information, to the end of your message.

Select inReach > Tracking > Send MapShare > Share.

Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a

recipient's contact information.

Select Send Message.

inReach Tracking Settings

Select Setup > Tracking.

Auto Track: Sets the device to start tracking when you turn on

the device.

Moving Interval: Sets the frequency at which the device

records a track point and transmits it over the satellite

network when you are moving. If you are on a professional

plan, you can specify the interval when you are stationary.

SOS

During an emergency, you can contact the GEOS International

Emergency Rescue Coordination Center (IERCC) to request

help. Pressing the SOS button sends a message to the rescue

coordination center, and they notify the appropriate emergency

responders of your situation. You can communicate with the

rescue coordination center 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

NOTE: While in SOS mode, the device cannot be turned off.

Lift the protective cap from the SOS button .

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