Phone Settings
From the home page, press OK to open the main menu. Select Settings > Phone.
Status: Enables Bluetooth wireless technology.
Connected Device: Displays the name of the currently connected device from the list of paired devices. This
option is available only after a device is paired.
Pair Phone: Allows you to pair your device with a compatible Bluetooth enabled smartphone. This setting allows
you to use Bluetooth connected features using the Garmin Explore app.
inReach Remote Settings
You can use some inReach Mini 2 features using another compatible device with ANT+
®
wireless technology,
such as the fēnix
®
watch. You can use the inReach Remote option to view incoming messages, send preset
messages, start and stop tracking, and initiate or cancel an SOS.
From the home page, press OK to open the main menu.. Select Settings > inReach Remote.
Status: Turns the inReach Remote feature on or off and allows you to access some inReach features using
another compatible device.
Device Number: Displays the device number for the ANT+ channel.
Verification: Enables user verification to communicate with a wireless device.
Verified Devices: Displays a list of verified devices that this device can wirelessly connect to.
System Settings
From the home page, press OK to open the main menu. Select Settings > System.
Display: Sets the backlight brightness and the length of time before the backlight turns off.
Compass Cal.: Allows you to calibrate the compass (
Calibrating the Compass, page 13
).
Time: Sets the time format and time zone (
).
Units: Sets the position format and units of measure for the device (
).
GPS: Allows you to change the GPS setting. The GPS Only option enables the GPS satellite system. The Multi-
GNSS option enables multiple Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS).
NOTE: Using multiple GNSS systems offers increased performance in challenging environments and faster
position acquisition than using GPS only. However, using multiple GNSS systems can reduce battery life
more quickly than using GPS only.
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.
Keyboard Language: Sets the keyboard language on the device.
Owner Info: Allows you to add owner information, such as your name. The information appears on the home
page.
USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Screenshots: Allows you to take a picture of the device screen.
Export to GPX: Allows you to export saved waypoints, activities, and courses as GPX files.
Reset Device: Allows you to reset user data and settings (
Resetting All Default Settings, page 23
Software Update: Allows you to install software updates downloaded to your device.
About: Displays the IMEI number, authorization code, software, license, and regulatory information.
Time Settings
From the home page, press OK to open the main menu. Select Settings > System > Time.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-hour format.
Time Zone: Sets the time zone for the device.
Daylight Saving: Sets the device to use daylight saving time. This option is not available when Time Zone is set
to Automatic.
Customizing the Device
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