User's Manual

1
Create an account, and select a satellite subscription at
explore.garmin.com.
2
Turn on the device.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
4
When prompted, go outdoors to an open area with a clear
view of the sky.
5
Wait while the device communicates with the Iridium satellite
network.
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes to activate your device.
The device must send and receive several messages, which
takes longer than sending a single message during regular
use.
Iridium Satellite Network
Your device requires a clear view of the sky to transmit
messages and track points over the Iridium satellite network.
Without a clear view of the sky, your device attempts to send the
information until it acquires satellite signals.
TIP: For the best connection with satellites, attach the device to
a backpack or to your upper body.
Testing the Device
You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to
ensure your satellite subscription is active.
From the main menu, select Utilities > Test Service > OK.
Wait while the device sends a test message. When you
receive a confirmation message, your device is ready to use.
Syncing inReach Data
You can sync data from your explore.garmin.com account. After
you make edits to your data, such as contacts, preset
messages, or quick text messages, you must sync them to your
device from explore.garmin.com.
1
Go to explore.garmin.com.
2
Select Plans & Devices.
3
Next to your device, select Sync & Update.
4
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Messages
Your inReach Mini device sends and receives text messages
using the Iridium satellite network. You can send messages to
an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device
with inReach technology. Each message you send includes your
location details.
NOTE: A preset message includes predefined text with
predetermined recipients, and you must set it up on the Garmin
Explore
™
website.
Sending a Preset Message
Preset messages are messages that you created at
explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and
recipients.
1
From the main menu, select Send Preset.
2
Choose a preset message, and select Send.
TIP: You can select View Details to view the content and
recipient of the preset message.
Sending a Text Message
1
From the Messages page, select OK.
2
Select New Message > Select Contacts.
3
Choose recipients from your contacts list, and select Done.
4
Select an option:
• To start with a pre-written message, select Pick Quick
Text.
NOTE: You can add and edit quick text messages on the
Garmin Explore website.
• To write a custom message, select Write Message.
NOTE: To select from the autocomplete options, begin
typing a word, hold OK, and use and to scroll
through the options.
5
When you have finished your message, select > Send.
Replying to a Message
1
From the Messages page, select OK.
2
Select a conversation, and select Reply.
3
Select an option:
• To start with a pre-written message, select Pick Quick
Text.
• To write a custom message, select Write Message.
4
When you have finished your message, select > Send.
Posting to Social Media
1
From the Messages page, select OK.
2
Select New Message > Select Contacts.
3
Select one or more options:
• To post to your Facebook
™
account, select .
• To post to your Twitter
™
account, select .
• To post to your MapShare
™
web page, select .
4
Select Done.
5
Select an option:
• Select Write Message to create a new message.
• Select Pick Quick Text to select a quick text message.
6
Select Send.
Checking for Messages
Your device listens for new messages at regular listen intervals.
Satellites announce recently sent messages, and your device
receives the message at the next listen interval. The device will
listen for 10 minutes after you send a message, and then again
every hour.
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 Mail Check page, select OK.
Viewing Message Details
1
From the Messages page, select OK.
2
Select a conversation.
3
Select a message, and select OK.
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
From the Messages page, select OK.
2
Select a conversation with location information.
3
Select a message.
2 Iridium Satellite Network