User's Manual

Getting Started
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Device Overview
Internal Iridium
®
antenna
Keys
Micro-USB port (under weather cap)
SOS button (under protective cap)
Power key
Mounting screw
Keys
Select to scroll through menus, pages, and settings.
Select to cancel or return to the previous page.
OK Select to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.
From the home page, select to open the main menu.
Select to turn the device on.
Select to open the Power menu.
Turning On the Device
Hold .
Status Icons
Sending and receiving data
Unable to send and receive data
Tracking enabled
Bluetooth
®
technology connection status
ANT+
®
technology enabled
Extended tracking mode enabled
Charging battery
Charging complete
Viewing the Main Menu
From the home page, select OK to open the main menu.
Power Menu
The Power menu displays the device battery life. It also allows
you to adjust settings and turn off the device.
From any page, select .
Battery: Displays the current battery level.
Lock Screen: Locks the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent key
presses.
Turn Off: Turns off the device.
Brightness: Adjusts the brightness of the screen.
Mute Sounds: Mutes all device tones.
Main Pages
The main pages contain all the information you need to operate
your device. You can select or to scroll through the pages.
Home page: Displays the date, time, and status icons (Status
Icons, page 1). It also displays tracking and weather
information when those features are in use. You can select
OK to open the main menu.
Messages page: Enables you to send and receive text
messages (Messages, page 2).
Mail Check page: Enables you to check for new messages
(Checking for Messages, page 2).
Tracking page: Allows you to start and stop tracking. While
tracking, this page shows your distance traveled and average
speed (Tracking, page 3).
Location page: Displays your current GPS location and
elevation (Location, page 4).
Compass page: Displays your heading and speed when you
are moving (Compass, page 4).
Bluetooth page: Enables you to pair the inReach device with a
compatible mobile device (Pairing Your Mobile Device,
page 1).
Weather page: Enables you to request weather forecasts
(Weather, page 4).
Bluetooth Connected Features
Your device has several Bluetooth connected features for your
compatible smartphone or mobile device using the Earthmate
®
app. The Earthmate app allows you to use inReach features
such as maps, tracking, messaging, and SOS on your mobile
device.
Downloadable Features: View downloaded maps, aerial
imagery, USGS quadrangle maps, and NOAA nautical charts
on your mobile device. You should download maps and
charts before going on your trip.
Sync: Earthmate syncs your device with your
explore.garmin.com account, updating presets, waypoints,
and routes.
Messages: Allows you to read and write messages, and access
the contacts list on your mobile device. Messages appear on
both devices.
NOTE: You can have only one mobile device paired with your
inReach device at a time.
Pairing Your Mobile Device
You must pair your inReach device with your mobile device to
use Bluetooth features.
1
From the app store on your mobile device, install and open
the Earthmate app.
2
Place the inReach device and your mobile device within 3 m
(10 ft.) of each other.
3
From the main menu, select Setup > Bluetooth > Pair
Device.
4
Follow the instructions in the Earthmate app to complete the
pairing and setup process.
After the devices are paired, they connect automatically when
they are turned on and within range.
Activating the Device
Before you can use your inReach Mini device, you must activate
it.
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