Garmin inReach EXPLORER + Instruction Manual page 2

MAIN MENU ITEMS
"Preset": Shows a selection
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of preset phrases, with their
receiver shown in bold
above each option. Usually
not very useful
"Tracking": Allows you to
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activate GPS tracking on
your device, check logged
data amounts, and
deactivate tracking
"Check": Has the device
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check for messages. Usually
the device will check at a
set interval of time that can
be adjusted in "Settings,"
but "Check" will check immediately
"Routes": Shows any pre-made routes that have been downloaded onto the device. Usually not
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very useful
"Messages": Shows any sent messages, and offers the option to send a new one
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"Waypoints": Lists all waypoints plotted since the device was last turned one. If you select a
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waypoint on the list, it will provide the option to change its name and see its coordinates,
distance, elevation, and date of creation
"Weather": Provides weather for specified locations. You may specify a location by your current
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location, prerecorded waypoints, inputted coordinates
• "Map": Arguably the third most important feature
of the device, after SOS and messaging capability.
Shows your current location and direction as a
dark blue arrow, pointed in your direction of
motion. Any recorded tracks will show up as light
blue lines. Sent message locations appear as a blue
chat bubble, reference points (times at which the
device shared your location when tracking) as a
yellow circle, and waypoints as red flags.
o Scroll along the field of view using the cursor
keys
o Zoom in or out of the location your cursor
(the black arrow) is pointing to using the
zoom keys
o Return the screen to your current location
using the cancel/return key
o Select messages, reference points, or
waypoints by moving the cursor onto them
and pressing the select key. This will allow
you to read their relevant stats
• "Trip Info": Shows trip time, maximum speed, time
moving, average speed, trip distance, and
odometer. Usually not useful unless you turn on
the device and start tracking right at the time you
begin your journey