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Garmin GPSMAP 66i Manual

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Activating the Device
Before you can use the inReach features of your GPSMAP 66i
device, you must activate it.
1
Create an account, and select a satellite subscription at
explore.garmin.com.
2
Turn on the device.
NOTE: You must enter the device IMEI number and AUTH
code to complete the online portion of activation before
heading outdoors.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
From the main menu, select Activate, and go outdoors to an
open area with a clear view of the sky.
5
Wait 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.
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, attach the device to
a backpack or to your upper body.
inReach Features
To get the most out of your device, you should activate it.
Activating the device allows you to use inReach features
including messaging, SOS, and LiveTrack.
Messages
Your GPSMAP 66i device sends and receives text messages
using the Iridium satellite network. You can send messages to
an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device
with inReach technology. Each message you send includes your
location details.
NOTE: A preset message includes predefined text with
predetermined recipients, and you must set it up on the Garmin
Explore
™
website.
Sending a Preset Message
Preset messages are messages that you created at
explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and
recipients.
1
From the Messages page, select Send Preset.
2
Choose a preset message, and press ENTER.
3
Press ENTER to send the message.
Sending a Text Message
1
From the Messages page, select New Message.
2
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.
3
Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a
recipient's contact information.
4
After 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 .
Replying to a Message
1
From the Messages page, select a conversation.
2
Select Reply.
3
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.
4
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 LiveTrack 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.
Viewing Message Details
1
Select Messages.
2
Select a conversation.
3
Select a message.
4
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.
1
Select Messages.
2
Select a conversation with location information.
3
Select the map tab.
4
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.
1
From the Messages page, select New Message > Send
Location.
2
Enter one or more recipients.
3
If necessary, enter a message.
4
Select Send Message.
Deleting Messages
1
From the Messages page, select a conversation.
2
Select MENU > Delete Thread.
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