Garmin inReach Mini 2 Owners Manual - Page 10

Testing the Device, inReach Device Features, Messages, Sending a Check-In Message, inReach

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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 OK to open the main menu. 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. inReach Device Features WARNING Before you can use the inReach features of your inReach Mini 2 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. NOTICE Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used. Messages Your inReach Mini 2 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 Check-In Message Check-in messages are messages with predefined text and recipients. You can use the Garmin Messenger app to customize recipients. 1 From the home page, press OK to open the main menu. 2 Select Check In. 3 Press or to scroll through the check-in messages. 4 Press OK to select a message. 5 Press OK to send the message. 6 inReach Device Features

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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
OK
to open the main menu.
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.
inReach
Device Features
WARNING
Before you can use the inReach features of your inReach Mini 2 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.
NOTICE
Some jurisdictions regulate or prohibit the use of satellite communications devices. It is the responsibility of the
user to know and follow all applicable laws in the jurisdictions where the device is intended to be used.
Messages
Your inReach Mini 2 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 Check-In Message
Check-in messages are messages with predefined text and recipients. You can use the Garmin Messenger app
to customize recipients.
1
From the home page, press
OK
to open the main menu.
2
Select
Check In
.
3
Press
or
to scroll through the check-in messages.
4
Press
OK
to select a message.
5
Press
OK
to send the message.
6
inReach Device Features