Sending An Inreach Message; Sos - Garmin Tread Owner's Manual

Sending an inReach Message

Before you can send an inReach message using your Tread device, you must pair it with a compatible inReach
device (Connecting an inReach Device, page
You can use your device to send inReach messages to your contacts.
1 Select > inReach >
2 Select New Message.
3 Select Select Contacts to add one or more contacts.
4 Enter a message.
5 Select Send.

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 centre, and they notify the
appropriate emergency responders of your situation. You can communicate with the rescue coordination centre
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
Before you can initiate an SOS rescue using your Tread device, you must pair it with a compatible inReach
device (Connecting an inReach Device, page
While the device is in SOS mode, do not turn off or attempt to turn off the inReach device. Doing so could
prevent this feature from operating properly and could delay receipt of assistance in the event of an emergency.
1 Select > inReach.
2 Select .
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.
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.
Cancelling an SOS Rescue
If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS rescue after it is sent to the emergency response
service.
Select Cancel SOS > 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.
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