Saving Energy While Charging The Device; Activating The Device; Iridium Satellite Network - Garmin GPSMAP 86 Owner's Manual

2
Plug the small end of the power cable into the charging port
on the device.
3
Plug the other end of the power cable into a compatible AC
power adapter.
4
Plug the AC power adapter into a standard wall outlet.
5
Charge the device completely.

Saving Energy While Charging the Device

You can turn off device features while charging.
1
Connect your device to an external power source.
2
Hold the power button until the screen turns off.
The device goes into a low power, battery charging mode,
and the battery gauge appears.
3 Charge the device completely.

Activating the Device

Before you can use the inReach
86i/sci device, you must activate it.
1
Create an account, and select a satellite subscription at
explore.garmin.com.
2
Turn on the device.
NOTE: You must enter the device IMEI number and AUTH
code to complete the online portion of activation before
heading outdoors.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
4 From the main menu, select Activate, and go outdoors to an
open area with a clear view of the sky.
5
Wait while the device communicates with the Iridium satellite
network.
NOTE: It may take up to 20 minutes to activate your device.
The device must send and receive several messages, which
takes longer than sending a single message during regular
use.

Iridium Satellite Network

Your device requires a clear view of the sky to transmit
messages and track points over the Iridium satellite network.
Without a clear view of the sky, your device attempts to send the
information until it acquires satellite signals.
TIP: For the best connection with satellites, attach the device to
a backpack or to your upper body.
inReach Features
To get the most out of your GPSMAP 86i/sci device, you should
activate it. Activating the device allows you to use inReach
features, including messaging, SOS, LiveTrack, and inReach
Weather.
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® features of your GPSMAP
Messages
Your GPSMAP 86i/sci 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
with inReach technology. Each message you send includes your
location details.
NOTE: A preset message includes predefined text with
predetermined recipients, and you must set it up on the Garmin
Explore website.
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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 website.
• 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.
Checking for Messages
When you send a message, your device listens for replies for 10
minutes. The device also checks for new messages every hour.
When you are using the LiveTrack feature, your device
automatically checks for messages at your tracking interval.
NOTE: Your device must be in view of a satellite at the time of
the listen to receive messages.
You can force a check for messages by manually checking for
messages, sending a message, or sending a track point. During
a check, your device connects to satellites and receives
messages waiting to be sent to your device.
From the main menu, select inReach Utilities > Mail Check
> Check Mailbox.
Viewing Message Details
1
Select Messages.
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inReach Features