Garmin inReach, Owner'S Manual

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Main Menu
From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options.
Activation: Allows you to activate your device if you skipped activation during the initial setup ( Pairing Your
Phone and Activating the Device, page 3 ).
Messages: Allows you to send and receive text messages using the Iridium satellite network ( Messages,
page 5 ).
Tracking: Allows you to start and stop tracking ( inReach Tracking, page 6 ).
Weather: Allows you to request weather forecasts ( Weather, page 8 ).
TracBack: Allows you to navigate back to the beginning of your path ( Navigating Using TracBack ® , page 4 ).
Service Plan: Allows you to test your device ( Testing the Device, page 4 ). You can also view plan details and
data use ( Data Use and History, page 9 ).
Settings: Allows you to customize device and system settings ( Customizing the Device, page 9 ).
Navigating Using TracBack
®
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 point along the path you traveled, select Follow Path.
• To navigate back to the selected point in a straight line, select Straight Line.
The compass arrow, distance to the next course point , and distance remaining to your destination
appear.
Testing the Device
You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to ensure your satellite subscription is active.
1 From the home page, press
or to scroll through the main menu options.
2 Select Service Plan > Test Service.
3 Press OK.
4 Select Begin Test.
Wait while the device sends a test message. When you receive a confirmation message, your device is ready
to use.
4 Main Menu