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Buttons

Press to scroll through menus, options, and settings.
Press and hold to return to the home page.

Press to scroll through menus, options, and settings.

OK

Press to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.
From the home page, press to open home page actions.

Press to turn the device on.
Press to open the power menu.
Press and hold to turn the device off.

Turning On the Device

Press  .

Power Menu

Press   to open the power menu. 
Lock Buttons: Locks the device buttons to prevent inadvertent button presses.
Mute Sounds: Mutes all device tones.
Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Power Off: Turns off the device.

Home Page Actions

From the home page, press OK to open the home page actions. 
Check-In: Allows you to send a check-in message (

Sending a Check-In Message, page 5

).

Start Tracking: Starts the tracking feature (

Starting Tracking, page 6

).

Message Check: Checks for new messages (

Checking for Messages, page 6

).

View Coordinates: Allows you to view your GPS coordinates.

Status Icons

Transmitting data

Tracking enabled

Unread messages

Sounds muted

Charging battery

Approaching minimum operating temperature

Approaching maximum operating temperature

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Introduction

Summary of Contents for inReach

Page 1: ...INREACH MESSENGER Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...lemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo ANT fēnix inReach and TracBack are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries Garmin Express Garmin Messenger and MapShare are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The BLUETOOTH word mark and log...

Page 3: ...Updating an inReach Weather Forecast 9 Changing the Weather Location 9 Data Use and History 9 Viewing Plan Details 9 Viewing Data Use 9 Customizing the Device 9 Tracking Settings 9 Sounds Settings 10 Phone Settings 10 inReach Remote Settings 10 System Settings 10 Device Information 11 Product Updates 11 Viewing E Label Regulatory and Compliance Information 12 Locking and Unlocking the Buttons 12 D...

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Page 5: ...ress to turn on the device 2 Select your language 3 Download the Garmin Messenger app to your smartphone and follow the on screen instructions to pair and activate your device Pairing Your Phone and Activating the Device page 3 4 Sync your device with the Garmin Messenger app Syncing inReach Data page 3 5 Test your device before you begin your trip Testing the Device page 4 Device Overview USB por...

Page 6: ...vertent button presses Mute Sounds Mutes all device tones Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the screen Power Off Turns off the device Home Page Actions From the home page press OK to open the home page actions Check In Allows you to send a check in message Sending a Check In Message page 5 Start Tracking Starts the tracking feature Starting Tracking page 6 Message Check Checks for new messages ...

Page 7: ...r both the Iridium satellite network and the internet using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone Messages sent using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone do not incur data charges or additional charges on your inReach subscription Messages received may incur charges if message delivery is attempted over both the Iridium satellite network and the internet Standard te...

Page 8: ...acBack You can navigate back to the beginning of your path NOTE This can be helpful if you get lost and need to find your way back to camp or the trail head 1 From the home page press or to scroll through the main menu options 2 Select TracBack 3 Press OK 4 Press to scroll through the recorded points 5 Press OK to select a point to navigate to 6 Select an option To navigate back to the selected po...

Page 9: ...that uses inReach technology Each message you send includes your location details where allowed Sending a Check In Message Check in messages are messages with predefined text and recipients You can use the Garmin Messenger app to customize recipients 1 From the home page press OK to open the home page actions 2 Select Check In 3 Press or to scroll through the check in messages 4 Press OK to select...

Page 10: ...ecking 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 1 From the home page press OK to open the home page actions 2 Select Message Check Viewing Message Details 1 From the home page press or to scroll through the main menu options 2 Select Messages and select a conversation 3 Press OK...

Page 11: ...ive You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation Initiating an SOS Rescue You can initiate an SOS rescue with the device turned on or off if the device has battery power 1 Lift the protective cap from the SOS button 2 Press and hold the SOS button 3 Wait for the SOS countdown The device sends a default message to the emergency response service with details about your location...

Page 12: ...ion Your device can send an inReach message to request basic extended or marine weather forecasts You can receive weather forecasts for your current location or a new location such as a saved waypoint Weather forecasts incur data charges or additional charges on your inReach subscription Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast For best results you should ensure your device has a clear view of the s...

Page 13: ...nge Location 5 Select a location Data Use and History You can view plan details and data use on the inReach Messenger device Viewing Plan Details You can view the details of your current data plan and check for data plan updates 1 From the home page press or to scroll through the main menu options 2 Select Service Plan Plan Details Viewing Data Use You can view the number of messages check in mess...

Page 14: ...SOS From the home page press or to scroll through the main menu options 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 ID Displays the device number for the ANT channel Verification Enables user verification to communicate with a wireless device Verified Devices Displays a list o...

Page 15: ...elect Settings System Reverse Charging 3 Select Yes to turn on the feature 4 Connect the inReach device to the device you want to charge using a USB cable The Reverse Charging feature stays on for a maximum of 20 minutes before turning off automatically 5 If necessary repeat steps 1 through 4 to continue charging NOTE If the inReach device battery drops below 25 percent the Reverse Charging featur...

Page 16: ... cause damage to the device After submersion be certain to wipe dry and air dry the device before using or charging Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorinated or salt water environments Cleaning the Device 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Troubleshooting Maximizing Battery Life Reduce the backlight timeout and bri...

Page 17: ...or connecting to a computer NOTE The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range Specifications page 14 1 Lift the weather cap 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the charging port on the device 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a compatible AC power adapter 4 Plug the AC power adapter into a standard wall outlet The device displays the current batt...

Page 18: ...e depends on your device settings For optimal battery life ensure you have a clear view of the sky Mode Battery Life Message or location sent every 10 minutes Full sky view Up to 28 days Moderate tree cover Up to 14 days Message or location sent every 2 minutes Full sky view Up to 6 days Moderate tree cover Up to 3 days Message or location sent every 30 minutes Fully sky view Up to 46 days Moderat...

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