Including Location Coordinates In A Message; Deleting Messages; Messages Settings; Tracking - Garmin GPSMAP 86 Owner's Manual

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 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.

Tracking

You can use the tracking feature on your GPSMAP 86i/sci 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.
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Starting Tracking

From the main menu, select Tracking > Start Tracking.
NOTE: Starting the Tracking feature also starts the recording controls.

Stopping Tracking

From the Tracking page, select Stop Tracking.

Sharing Your MapShare Web Page

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 Tracking page, select Send MapShare > Share.
2 Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a recipient's contact information.
3 Select Send Message.

inReach Tracking Settings

Select Setup > Tracking.
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.
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