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Sending an inReach Preset Message
Preset messages are messages that you created at explore.garmin.com . Preset messages have predefined text
and recipients.
1 From the InReach® page, select Messages > Send inReach Preset.
2 Select a preset message.
3 Select Send.
Replying to an inReach Message
You can reply to an inReach message with a pre-written message.
1 From the InReach® page, select Messages.
A list of sent and received messages appears.
2 Select a received message.
3 Select Reply.
4 Select a message.
5 Select Send.
Digital Switching
Your chartplotter can be used to monitor and control circuits when connected to a compatible digital switching
system.
For example, you can control the interior lights and navigation lights on the vessel. You can also monitor live
well circuits.
For more information about purchasing and configuring a digital switching system, contact your Garmin dealer.
Adding and Editing a Digital Switching Page
You can add and customize digital switching pages on the chartplotter.
1 Select Vessel > Switching > Options > Setup.
2 Select Add Page or Edit Page.
3 Set up the page as needed:
• To enter a name for the page, select Name.
• To set up the switches, select Edit Switches.
• To add an image of the boat, select Add BoatView Image.
NOTE: You can use the default vessel image or use a custom image of your vessel. You should save the
custom image to the /Garmin folder on the memory card. You can also adjust the view and placement of
the image.
Garmin Boat Switch
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WARNING
Garmin strongly recommends using a professional installer with proper knowledge of electrical systems to
install the device. Incorrectly installing the device can result in serious bodily injury and damage to the vessel or
the battery.
Configuring the Garmin Boat Switch Device
Some digital switches controlled by the Garmin Boat Switch device must be configured before use.
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