Canceling An Sos Request; Testing The Device; Syncing Inreach Data; Contacts - Garmin GPSMAP 86 Owner's Manual

Canceling an SOS Request

If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS request 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.
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 > Communications Test > Test.
Wait while the device sends a test message. When you receive a confirmation message, your device is ready
to use.
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.
Changes made to data such as collections, waypoints, routes, and tracks update automatically.
You can now sync your data to your GPSMAP 86i/sci device.
You can add, delete, and edit contacts on the GPSMAP 86i/sci device.

Adding a Contact

1 Select Setup > Contacts > New Contact.
2 Select an item to edit.
3 Enter the new information.

Editing a Contact

1 Select Setup > Contacts.
2 Select a contact.
3 Select an item to edit.
4 Enter the new information.

Deleting a Contact

1 Select Setup > Contacts.
2 Select a contact.
3 Select MENU > Delete Contact.
The information needed to operate this device is found on the main menu, map, compass, trip computer, and
altimeter pages.
Select PAGE or QUIT to scroll through the main pages.

Testing the Device

Testing the Device

Syncing inReach Data

Contacts

Using the Main Pages

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