Testing The Device - Garmin GPSMAP 66i Owner's Manual

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From the Messages page, select New Message > Send
Location.
2 Enter one or more recipients.
3
If necessary, enter a message.
4 Select Send Message.
Deleting Messages
1
From the Messages page, select a conversation.
2
Select MENU > 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.
LiveTrack
You can use the LiveTrack feature to record track points and
transmit them over the Iridium satellite network at the specified
send interval.
Starting LiveTrack
From the LiveTrack page, select Start LiveTrack.
NOTE: Starting the LiveTrack feature also starts the
recording controls.
Stopping LiveTrack
From the LiveTrack page, select Stop LiveTrack.
Sharing Your MapShare
You can share a link to your MapShare web page with other
people. The system automatically adds text, including link
information, to the end of your message.
1
From the LiveTrack page, select Send MapShare > Share.
2
Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a
recipient's contact information.
3
Select Send Message.
LiveTrack Settings
Select Setup > LiveTrack.
Auto Track: Sets the device to start tracking when you turn on
the device.
Moving Interval: Sets the frequency at which the device
records a track point and transmits it over the satellite
network when you are moving. If you are a professional
customer, you can specify the interval when you are
stationary.
SOS
During an emergency, you can contact the GEOS International
Emergency Rescue Coordination Center (IERCC) to request
help. Pressing the SOS button sends a message to the rescue
coordination center, and they notify the appropriate emergency
responders of your situation. You can communicate with the
rescue coordination center during your emergency while you
wait for help to arrive. You should only use the SOS function in a
real emergency situation.
Initiating an SOS Rescue
NOTE: While in SOS mode, the device cannot be turned off.
1 Lift the protective cap

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from the SOS button .
2
Hold the SOS button.
3
Wait for the SOS countdown.
The device sends a default message to the emergency
response service with details about your location.
4
Reply to the confirmation message from the emergency
response service.
Your reply lets the emergency response service know that
you are capable of interacting with them during the rescue. If
you do not reply, the emergency response service will still
initiate a rescue.
For the first 10 minutes of your rescue, an updated location is
sent to the emergency response service every minute. To
conserve battery power after the first 10 minutes, an updated
location is sent every 10 minutes when moving, and every 30
minutes when stationary.
Sending a Custom SOS Message
After pressing the SOS button to initiate an SOS rescue, you
can reply with a custom message using the SOS page.
1
From the main menu, select SOS > Reply.
2
Select Type Message to compose a custom SOS message.
3
Select Send Message.
Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you
are capable of interacting with them during the rescue.
Canceling an SOS Rescue
If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS
rescue after it is sent to the emergency response service.
1
Lift the protective cap, and hold the SOS button.
2
Select Cancel SOS.
3
When prompted to confirm your cancellation request, select
Cancel SOS.
Your device transmits the cancellation request. When you
receive a confirmation message from the emergency
response service, the device returns to normal operation.
Testing the Device
You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to
ensure your satellite subscription is active.
From the main menu, select inReach Utilities >
Subscription Test > Test.
Wait while the device sends a test message. When you
receive a confirmation message, your device is ready to use.
Syncing inReach Data
You can sync data from your Garmin Explore account to your
device using the Garmin Explore app. After you make edits to
your data, such as contacts, preset messages, or quick text
messages, you must sync them to your device using the mobile
app.
Open the Garmin Explore app.
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