Garmin Montana 700i Owners Manual - Page 7

Charging complete Bluetooth technology status Wi‑Fi status Sending, receiving, or searching for inReach messages and tracking points Unread inReach messages inReach tracking status Touchscreen locked inReach Features WARNING Messaging, tracking, and SOS functions require 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. To get the most out of your Montana 700i/750i device, you should activate it. Activating the device allows you to use inReach features, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather. Messages Your Montana 700i/750i 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 that uses inReach technology. Each message you send includes your location details where allowed. Sending a Preset Message Preset messages have predefined text and predetermined recipients. Preset messages must be set up on the Garmin Explore™ website at explore.garmin.com. 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 Select To to choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter each 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 have a clear view of the sky and 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 on your Montana 700i/750i device to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified send interval. Track points appear on the Garmin Explore website and the MapShare™ tracking page. Starting Tracking Select inReach > Tracking > Start Tracking. NOTE: Starting the Tracking feature also starts recording your path as an activity. Stopping Tracking Select inReach > Tracking > Stop Tracking. inReach Features 3