Garmin Alpha 200i/T 5 Dog Tracking Bundle Owners Manual - Page 11

Sending a Preset Message Preset messages are messages that you created at explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text and recipients. 1 Select inReach > Messages > Send Preset. 2 Choose a preset message, and select Send Preset. Sending a Text Message 1 Select inReach > Messages > New Message. 2 Select an option: • To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick Text. NOTE: You can add and edit quick text messages on the Garmin Explore™ website. • To write a custom message, select Type Message. 3 Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a recipient's contact information. 4 After you have finished your message, select Send Message. Replying to a Message 1 Select inReach > Messages. 2 Select a conversation. 3 Select Reply. 4 Select an option: • To write a custom message, select Type Message. • To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick Text and select a message. 5 When you have finished your message, select Send Message. Checking for Messages When you send a message, your device listens for replies for 10 minutes. The device also checks for new messages every hour. When you are using the inReach tracking feature, your device automatically checks for messages at your tracking interval. 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. Select inReach > inReach Utilities > Mail Check > Check Mailbox. Viewing Message Details 1 Select inReach > Messages. 2 Select a conversation. 3 Select a message. 4 Select the information tab. 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 Select inReach > Messages. 2 Select a conversation with location information. 3 Select the map tab. 4 Select Go. Including Location Coordinates in a Message If you are sending a message to a recipient who may not have internet access, you can include your location coordinates in the message. For example, if your recipient has an older model cell phone that does not support viewing maps or is outside of a mobile data coverage area and cannot view a web page. 1 Select inReach > Messages > New Message > Send Location. 2 Enter one or more recipients. 3 If necessary, enter a message. 4 Select Send Message. Deleting Messages 1 Select inReach > Messages. 2 Select a conversation. 3 Select > Delete Thread. Messages Settings Select Setup > Messages. 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. Notifications: Alerts you to incoming inReach messages. Show On Map: Displays inReach messages on the map. Tracking You can use the tracking feature to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified send interval. Starting Tracking Select inReach > Tracking > Start Tracking. Stopping Tracking Select inReach > Tracking > Stop Tracking. Sharing Your MapShare™ Web Page You can enable MapShare at explore.garmin.com. You can share a link to your MapShare web page with other people. The system automatically adds text, including link information, to the end of your message. 1 Select inReach > Tracking > Send MapShare > Share. 2 Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a recipient's contact information. 3 Select Send Message. inReach Tracking Settings Select Setup > Tracking. Auto Track: Sets the device to start tracking when you turn on the device. Moving Interval: Sets the frequency at which the device records a track point and transmits it over the satellite network when you are moving. If you are on a professional plan, you can specify the interval when you are stationary. SOS During an emergency, you can contact the GEOS International Emergency Rescue Coordination Center (IERCC) to request help. Pressing the SOS button sends a message to the rescue coordination center, and they notify the appropriate emergency responders of your situation. You can communicate with the rescue coordination center during your emergency while you wait for help to arrive. You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation. Initiating an SOS Rescue NOTE: While in SOS mode, the device cannot be turned off. 1 Lift the protective cap from the SOS button . inReach Features 7