Garmin GRN-010-02088-01, Owner'S Manual

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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.
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.
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.
Tracking
You can use the tracking feature 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.
6 inReach Features