Connected Features; Pairing A Smartphone With Your Device; Connecting To A Wireless Network; Garmin Explore - Garmin Alpha 300i Owner's Manual

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Connected features are available for your Alpha device when you connect the device to a wireless network or a

compatible phone using Bluetooth

your phone. Go to

garmin.com/apps

Outdoor Maps+: Allows you to download free satellite imagery or premium map data using an Outdoor Maps+

subscription when connected to a Wi‑Fi

Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares waypoints, tracks, and routes with your navigator.

You can also download maps to your phone for offline access.

Garmin Messenger: The Garmin Messenger app allows you to compose and send messages using your phone,

and to sync contacts and check-in messages with your navigator.

Tracking: Allows you to record track points and transmit them over the Iridium satellite network. You can invite

contacts by sending them an inReach message from the field. This feature allows your contacts to view your

live data on a MapShare tracking page using your Garmin Explore account.

Software Updates: Allows you to receive updates for your device software when connected to a Wi‑Fi network.

Pairing a Smartphone with Your Device

1 Bring your compatible smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

2 From the main menu on your device, select

3 On your compatible smartphone, enable Bluetooth technology, and open the Garmin Explore app.

4 From the Garmin Explore app, select Devices > Pair Device.

5 Follow the on-screen instructions in the Garmin Explore app to pair your device.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

1 Select

> Wi-Fi.

2 Select the toggle switch to enable Wi‑Fi technology, if necessary.

3 Select Add Network.

4 Select a wireless network from the list and enter the password, if necessary.

The device stores the network information and connects automatically when you return to this location.

Garmin Explore

The Garmin Explore website and app allow you to create courses, waypoints, and collections, plan trips, and use

cloud storage. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with

your compatible Garmin device. You can use the app to download maps for offline access, and then navigate

anywhere without using your cellular service.

You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your phone, or you can go to

.com.