Garmin inReach Mini User manual

You can send messages from your inReach device to SMS phone numbers,
email addresses, or another inReach devices.
Preset Messages
3 messages created on your Garmin Explore™account at explore.garmin.com
that have predened content and recipients. Unlimited presets are included
on all plan levels. Note: Replies to preset messages count against the monthly
allotment when not on a plan with unlimited custom messaging.
inReach Mini is your go-to connection for maintaining off-the-grid contact. Measuring just under 4” tall by 2” wide and
weighing a mere 3.5 oz, inReach Mini is t for exterior pack pockets or accessory loops. inReach Mini lets you send and
receive text messages, track and share your journey and, if necessary, trigger an SOS alert.
inReach® Mini Quick Start Guide
Messaging
2. Select a Preset
Message
1. From the Main Menu
select Send Preset
Quick Text Messages
Messages created on your Garmin Explore account that have predened
content. Recipients are chosen at the time the message is sent.
Custom Messages
Custom messages can be composed directly on the inReach device through
the virtual keypad.
1. From the Main Menu
select New Message
2. Select Pick Quick
Text
3. Select message,
select contacts, Send
1. From the Main Menu
select New Message
2. Select Write Message
and enter content
3. Select contacts and
Send
Tracking
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device. Waypoints can
be created on your Garmin Explore account or on your inReach device.
Navigation
Tracking records your path. When you start tracking, your device logs your
location and updates the track line on the map at the specied log interval.
1. From the Main Menu
select Start Tracking
2. From the home
screen or the tracking
screen, press OK
3. Select Stop Tracking
You can navigate along a route or to a waypoint on your inReach device.
Routes
A route is a sequence of locations that leads you to your nal destination.
Routes are created on your Garmin Explore account .
3. Select a Route, then
Navigate
2. Select Routes1. From the Main Menu
select Navigate
Note: If you have MapShare™ enabled, you can share your location through
MapShare from the Tracking screen when you start tracking or at any time by
selecting Send MapShare.
2. Select Send
Menus
The inReach Mini has two methods for accessing most device features,
inlcuding messaging and tracking:
1. Scroll up and down from the home screen to view options
2. Press the OK button while on the home screen to access the Main Menu
Note: The directions below will refer to using the Main Menu to access device options.
3. Select a Waypoint,
then Navigate
2. Select Waypoints1. From the Main Menu
select Navigate
There are several ways you can mark Waypoints in the eld:
1. Scroll to Location > OK > Mark Waypoint
2. Main Menu > Waypoint
3. Navigate > Waypoint > New Waypoint
Once a waypoint is marked, you can use it for future navigation.

SOS
An active satellite subscription is required for live tracking and messaging functions, including SOS
*See Garmin.com/inreachfaq for compatibility
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V 1.1
During an emergency, you can contact the GEOS International Emergency
Rescue Coordination Center (IERCC) to request help.
2. Wait for the SOS
countdown
Pairing to a Mobile Device or Tablet
Weather Forecasts
Use the Earthmate® app to utilize the keyboard
and screen on your compatible* mobile device
to control many of the functions on your
inReach device, even outside of cell range.
Use Earthmate to:
- Download maps to your mobile device
- Start and stop tracking
- Navigate a route and manage waypoints
- Compose, send and receive messages
- Uses the address book on your mobile device
- Get weather reports
- Trigger and cancel an SOS
Pairing the App
1. Download the Earthmate app:
2. Log in with your Garmin.com credentials
3. Connect with inReach using Bluetooth
Visit support.garmin.com for detailed instructions.
1. Lift the cap (1) and
press and hold the
SOS button (2)
3. A default SOS text
message will be sent
to GEOS
4. Message with GEOS and other contacts using
Quick Texts or custom messages
5. Cancel the SOS if help
is no longer needed
Note: During an SOS, your location information will be sent to GEOS. If you
do not respond via text, GEOS will still contact rst responders to initiate a
rescue. GEOS will contact your emergency contacts during the SOS.
Garmin Explore™ Website
Testing
Receive weather forecasts, so you can make educated decisions based on
local conditions or the destination ahead.
There are three types of forecasts:
- Basic land forecast (counted as a text message)
- Premium land forecast (incurs an additional charge)
- Marine forecast (incurs an additional charge, locations 5 miles from shore)
2. Select My Location or
New Location
1. Scroll to Weather and
select OK
3. Select forecast type
Use Test Messages to check that your device is sending and receiving
messages. Five free test messages per month are included on each plan.
1. Select Utilities from
the Main Menu
2. Select Test Service 3. Wait for a text
message conrmation
Syncing
Aftermaking changes to your Garmin Explore account, you will need to sync
yourinReach device.Always verify that the data you want is in the Earthmate
app, and on your inReach device before you set out on your adventure.
1. From the Plans & Devices tab, select Sync & Update
2. Follow the onscreen prompts for syncing
- Download and install the Sync desktop app
- Connect the device to the computer via USB
- Launch the Sync app to start the sync
Your inReach account is managed through explore.garmin.com.
Within your Garmin Explore account you can manage:
- Devices and subscription plans
- Routes, Waypoints and Collections
- Personal and emergency contacts
- Preset and Quick Text messages
- MapShare and social settings
- Account information (billing, etc.)
Pair with Garmin Products for Additional Functionality
inReach Mini pairs with compatible Garmin watches, GPS devices, chartplotters
and other devices for unparalleled functionality and convenience.
For a full list of compatible Garmin products, visit Garmin.com.