Inreach Features; Messages; Sending A Preset Message; Sending A Text Message - Garmin GRN-010-02088-01 Owner's Manual

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Messaging, tracking, and SOS functions require an active satellite subscription. Always test your device before

you use it outdoors.

Ensure you have a clear view of the sky when using the messaging, tracking, and SOS functions, because these

features require satellite access to operate properly.

To get the most out of your GPSMAP 66i device, you should activate it. Activating the device allows you to use

inReach features, including messaging, SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather.

Messages

Your GPSMAP 66i device sends and receives text messages using the Iridium satellite network. You can send

messages to an SMS phone number, an email address, or another device that uses inReach technology. Each

message you send includes your location details where allowed.

Sending a Preset Message

Preset messages are messages that you created at explore.garmin.com. Preset messages have predefined text

and recipients.

1 From the Messages page, select Send Preset.

2 Choose a preset message, and press ENTER.

3 Press ENTER to send the message.

Sending a Text Message

1 From the Messages page, select New Message.

2 Select an option:

• To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick Text.

NOTE: You can add and edit quick text messages on the Garmin Explore

• To write a custom message, select Type Message.

3 Choose recipients from your contacts list, or enter a recipient's contact information.

4 After you have finished your message, select Send Message.

Using Keyboard Shortcuts

• To select the first autocomplete option, select FIND.

• To cycle through keyboards, select MARK.

• To change character case, select PAGE once, and to turn on caps lock, select PAGE twice.

• To insert a backspace, select

• To insert a space, select

Replying to a Message

1 From the Messages page, select a conversation.

2 Select Reply.

3 Select an option:

• To write a custom message, select Type Message.

• To start with a pre-written message, select Send Quick Text and select a message.

4 When you have finished your message, select Send Message.