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Getting Started WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Device Overview Sending inReach® messages Unread inReach messages Buttons Internal Iridium® and GNSS antenna Power button SOS button Buttons Micro-USB port (under weather cap) Flashlight microSD® card slot (under weather cap) Mounting spine Status LED The status LED indicates the device status. LED Activity Status Double flashing green You have an unread message. Flashing green The device is in expedition mode. Flashing red The device does not have a clear view of the sky. The device is below 10% battery power. Alternating red and green The device is in SOS mode. FIND MARK QUIT ENTER MENU PAGE Select to open the search menu. Select to save your current location as a waypoint. Select to cancel or return to the previous menu or page. Select to scroll through the main pages. Select to choose options and acknowledge messages. Select to control the current activity recording (from the Map, Compass, Altimeter, and Trip Computer pages). Select to open the options menu for the page that is currently open. Select twice to open the main menu (from any page). Select to scroll through the main pages. Select , , , or to select menu options and move the map cursor. Select to zoom in on the map. Select to zoom out on the map. Turning On the Device Hold . Locking the Keys You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses. Select > Lock Keys. Turning On the Backlight Select any key to turn on the backlight. The backlight turns on automatically when alerts and messages are displayed. Adjusting the Backlight 1 Select to open the status page. 2 Use and to adjust the brightness. TIP: You can select NV to reduce the backlight intensity for compatibility with night vision goggles. Charging the Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. NOTE: The device does not charge when it is outside the approved temperature range (Specifications, page 18). 1 Lift the weather cap . Status Icons ANT+® technology status GPS signal strength Charging battery Charging complete Bluetooth® technology status Wi-fi status 2 Plug the small end of the power cable into the charging port on the device. 3 Plug the other end of the power cable into a compatible AC power adapter. Getting Started 1

Section	Page
Table of Contents	3
Getting Started	5
Device Overview	5
Status LED	5
Status Icons	5
Buttons	5
Turning On the Device	5
Locking the Keys	5
Turning On the Backlight	5
Adjusting the Backlight	5
Charging the Device	5
Saving Energy While Charging the Device	6
Activating the Device	6
Iridium Satellite Network	6
inReach Features	6
Messages	6
Sending a Preset Message	6
Sending a Text Message	6
Using Keyboard Shortcuts	6
Replying to a Message	6
Checking for Messages	6
Viewing Message Details	6
Navigating to a Message Location	6
Including Location Coordinates in a Message	7
Deleting Messages	7
Messages Settings	7
Tracking	7
Starting Tracking	7
Stopping Tracking	7
Sharing Your MapShare Web Page	7
inReach Tracking Settings	7
SOS	7
Initiating an SOS Rescue	7
Sending a Custom SOS Message	7
Canceling an SOS Rescue	7
Testing the Device	7
Syncing inReach Data	7
Contacts	8
Adding a Contact	8
Editing a Contact	8
Deleting a Contact	8
Using the Main Pages	8
Opening the Main Menu	8
Map	8
Changing the Map Orientation	8
Measuring Distance on the Map	8
Map Page Settings	8
Map Settings	8
Advanced Map Settings	8
Compass	8
Using the Compass	8
Course Pointer	8
Navigating with Sight 'N Go	9
Compass Settings	9
Calibrating the Compass	9
Heading Settings	9
Trip Computer	9
Trip Computer Settings	9
Altimeter	9
Altimeter Plot Settings	9
Altimeter Settings	9
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter	10
Connected Features	10
Connected Feature Requirements	10
Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device	10
Phone Notifications	10
Viewing Phone Notifications	10
Hiding Notifications	10
Managing Notifications	10
Connecting to a Wireless Network	10
Connect IQ Features	11
Downloading Connect IQ Features	11
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer	11
Viewing Connect IQ Widgets	11
Garmin Explore	11
Navigation	11
Navigating to a Destination	11
Navigating with the Map	11
Navigating with the Compass	11
Stopping Navigation	11
Waypoints	11
Creating a Waypoint	11
Navigating to a Waypoint	11
Editing a Waypoint	11
Deleting a Waypoint	11
Waypoint Averaging	11
Projecting a Waypoint	12
Moving a Waypoint on the Map	12
Finding a Location Near a Waypoint	12
Setting a Waypoint Proximity Alarm	12
Adding a Waypoint to a Route	12
Repositioning a Waypoint to Your Current Location	12
Routes	12
Creating a Route	12
Navigating a Saved Route	12
Viewing the Active Route	12
Editing a Route	12
Viewing a Route on the Map	12
Viewing the Elevation Plot of a Route	12
Editing the Name of a Route	12
Reversing a Route	12
Deleting a Route	12
Recordings	12
Recording Settings	13
Advanced Recording Settings	13
Viewing the Current Activity	13
Navigating Using TracBack®‎	13
Stopping the Current Activity	13
Navigating a Saved Activity	13
Deleting a Saved Activity	13
Reversing an Activity	13
Creating a Track from a Saved Activity	13
Weather	13
Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast	13
Updating an inReach Weather Forecast	14
Deleting an inReach Weather Forecast	14
Viewing an Active Weather Forecast	14
Viewing an Active Weather Map	14
Adding an Active Weather Location	14
Switching the Active Weather Location	14
Deleting an Active Weather Location	14
Data Use and History	14
Viewing Plan Details	14
Viewing Data Use	14
Main Menu Tools	14
BirdsEye Imagery	15
Downloading BirdsEye Imagery	15
Geocaches	15
Registering Your Device at Geocaching.‍com	15
Connecting to Geocaching.‍com	15
Downloading Geocaches Using a Computer	15
Geocache Searches	16
Searching for a Geocache	16
Searching for a Geocache on the Map	16
Filtering the Geocache List	16
Saving a Custom Geocache Filter	16
Editing a Custom Geocache Filter	16
Viewing Geocache Details	16
Navigating to a Geocache	16
Using Hints and Clues to find a Geocache	16
Logging the Attempt	16
chirp	16
Enabling chirp Searching	16
Finding a Geocache with a chirp	16
Removing Live Geocache Data from the Device	17
Removing Your Device Registration From Geocaching.‍com	17
Setting a Proximity Alarm	17
Editing or Deleting a Proximity Alarm	17
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly	17
Selecting a Profile	17
Calculating the Size of an Area	17
Using the VIRB Remote	17
Using the Flashlight	17
Satellite Page	17
GPS Satellite Settings	17
Customizing the Device	17
Customizing the Data Fields	17
Setup Menu	18
System Settings	18
Satellite Settings	18
Serial Interface Settings	18
Display Settings	18
Changing the Color Mode	18
Bluetooth Settings	18
Wi‑Fi Settings	19
Routing Settings	19
Setting the Device Tones	19
Geocaching Settings	19
Wireless Sensors	19
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors	19
Fitness Settings	19
Marking Laps by Distance	19
Marine Settings	19
Setting Up Marine Alarms	19
Menu Settings	19
Customizing the Main Menu	20
Changing the Page Sequence	20
Configuring the Page Ribbon Display	20
Position Format Settings	20
Changing the Units of Measure	20
Time Settings	20
Profiles	20
Creating a Custom Profile	20
Editing a Profile Name	20
Deleting a Profile	20
Resetting Data and Settings	20
Restoring Default Page Settings	20
Device Information	21
Product Updates	21
Setting Up Garmin Express	21
Getting More Information	21
Battery Information	21
Maximizing Battery Life	21
Turning On Battery Save Mode	21
Turning On Expedition Mode	21
Long-Term Storage	21
Attaching the Carabiner Clip	21
Removing the Carabiner Clip	21
Attaching a Lanyard	21
Device Care	21
Cleaning the Device	21
Data Management	22
File Types	22
Installing a Memory Card	22
Connecting the Device to Your Computer	22
Transferring Files to Your Device	22
Deleting Files	22
Disconnecting the USB Cable	22
Specifications	22
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information	22
Appendix	22
Data Fields	22
Getting More Information	24
Optional Accessories	24
tempe	24
Tips for Pairing ANT‍+ Accessories with Your Garmin Device	24
Troubleshooting	24
Restarting the Device	24
About Heart Rate Zones	24
Fitness Goals	24
Heart Rate Zone Calculations	25

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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

and GNSS antenna

Power button

SOS button

Buttons

Micro-USB port (under weather cap)

Flashlight

microSD

card slot (under weather cap)

Mounting spine

Status LED

The status LED

indicates the device status.

LED Activity

Status

Double flashing green

You have an unread message.

Flashing green

The device is in expedition mode.

Flashing red

The device does not have a clear view of the

sky.

The device is below 10% battery power.

Alternating red and green

The device is in SOS mode.

Status Icons

ANT+

technology status

GPS signal strength

Charging battery

Charging complete

Bluetooth

technology status

Wi-fi status

Sending inReach

messages

Unread inReach messages

Buttons

FIND

Select to open the search menu.

MARK

Select to save your current location as a waypoint.

QUIT

Select to cancel or return to the previous menu or page.

Select to scroll through the main pages.

ENTER

Select to choose options and acknowledge messages.

Select to control the current activity recording (from the Map,

Compass, Altimeter, and Trip Computer pages).

Select to open the options menu for the page that is

currently open.

Select twice to open the main menu (from any page).

PAGE

Select to scroll through the main pages.

Select

, or

to select menu options and move the

map cursor.

Select to zoom in on the map.

Select to zoom out on the map.

Turning On the Device

Hold

Locking the Keys

You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses.

Select

Lock Keys

Turning On the Backlight

Select any key to turn on the backlight.

The backlight turns on automatically when alerts and

messages are displayed.

Adjusting the Backlight

Select

to open the status page.

Use

and

to adjust the brightness.

TIP:

You can select NV to reduce the backlight intensity for

compatibility with night vision goggles.

Charging the Device

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the USB port, the weather

cap, and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to

a computer.

NOTE:

The device does not charge when it is outside the

approved temperature range (

Specifications

, page 18

Lift the weather cap

Plug the small end of the power cable into the charging port

on the device.

Plug the other end of the power cable into a compatible AC

power adapter.

Getting Started