INREACH MESSENGER ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction......................................1 Getting Started........................................ 1 Device Overview...................................... 1 Buttons..................................................... 2 Pairing Your Phone and Activating the Device...................................................... 3 Main Menu....................................... 4 Navigating Using TracBack®................. 4 Testing the Device...................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started When using your device the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features. 1 Press to turn on the device. 2 Select your language.
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.
Pairing Your Phone and Activating the Device WARNING Before you can use the inReach features of your device, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, you must activate it. The inReach device works best when it is paired with the Garmin Messenger app. The app allows you to compose and send messages using your phone, and to sync contacts and check-in messages with your device. 1 Turn on the inReach device. 2 Bring your compatible phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
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).
inReach Device Features WARNING Before you can use the inReach features of your inReach Messenger device, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, you must have an active satellite subscription. Always test your device before you use it outdoors. Ensure you have a clear view of the sky when using the messaging, tracking, and SOS functions, because these features require satellite access to operate properly.
Replying to a Message 1 2 3 4 5 From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. Select Messages, and select a conversation. Press OK to open the options menu. Select Reply. Select an option: • Select Select Quick Text, and press or to scroll through the pre-written messages. • Select Type Reply to write a custom message. 6 When you have finished your message, select . 7 Press OK to send the message.
SOS WARNING Before you can use the SOS function, you must have an active satellite subscription. Always test your device before you use it outdoors. Ensure you have a clear view of the sky when using the SOS function, because this feature requires satellite access to operate properly. NOTICE Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices.
Sending a Custom SOS Message After pressing the SOS button to initiate an SOS rescue, you can reply with a custom message. 1 From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. 2 Select SOS > Reply. 3 Select an option: • Select Select Quick Text, and press or to scroll through the pre-written messages. • Select Type Reply to write a custom message. Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are capable of interacting with them during the rescue.
Updating an inReach Weather Forecast You can update an inReach weather forecast that has expired or contains outdated information. Updating a forecast incurs the same data charges or additional charges as requesting a forecast. 1 From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. 2 Select Weather. 3 Press OK to open the options menu. 4 Select Update Forecast. The device requests an updated forecast.
Sounds Settings From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. Select Settings > Sounds. Mute All: Mutes all device tones. Volume: Sets the device volume level. Ring Until Read: Sets the device to ring until you read a new message. This feature is helpful if you are in a noisy environment. Message Rec.: Sets the tone that sounds when you receive a message. Message Sent: Sets the tone that sounds when the you send a message.
Time Settings From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. 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. Units Settings From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. Select Settings > System > Units.
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 From the main menu, select Settings. 2 Select System. 3 Select About. Locking and Unlocking the Buttons You can lock the buttons to prevent inadvertent button presses. 1 Press to open the power menu.
My device is in the wrong language You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the device. 1 From the home page, press . 2 Scroll to the last item in the list, and select it. 3 Scroll to the last item in the list, and select it. 4 Scroll to the fourth item in the list, and select it. 5 Select your language.
Specifications Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery Water rating IEC 60529 IPX71 Operating temperature range From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F) Charging temperature range From 0° to 45°C (from 32° to 113°F) Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 5.4 dBm maximum 1.6 GHz @ 35.9 dBm maximum EU SAR (limb) 0.30 W/kg simultaneous EU SAR (body) 0.30 W/kg simultaneous Battery Information The actual battery life depends on your device settings.
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