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Wi‑Fi status
Sending, receiving, or searching for inReach messages and
tracking points
Unread inReach messages
inReach tracking status
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inReach Features
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
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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.
inReach Features
WARNING
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.
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