Garmin inReach Messenger Owners Manual - Page 8

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). TracBack: Allows you to navigate back to the beginning of your path (Navigating Using TracBack®, page 4). Service Plan: Allows you to test your device (Testing the Device, page 4). You can also view plan details and data use (Data Use and History, page 9). Settings: Allows you to customize device and system settings (Customizing the Device, page 9). Navigating Using TracBack® You can navigate back to the beginning of your path. NOTE: This can be helpful if you get lost and need to find your way back to camp or the trail head. 1 From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. 2 Select TracBack. 3 Press OK. 4 Press to scroll through the recorded points. 5 Press OK to select a point to navigate to. 6 Select an option: • To navigate back to the selected point along the path you traveled, select Follow Path. • To navigate back to the selected point in a straight line, select Straight Line. The compass arrow, distance to the next course point , and distance remaining to your destination appear. Testing the Device You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to ensure your satellite subscription is active. 1 From the home page, press or to scroll through the main menu options. 2 Select Service Plan > Test Service. 3 Press OK. 4 Select Begin Test. Wait while the device sends a test message. When you receive a confirmation message, your device is ready to use. 4 Main Menu