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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.

Sending a Custom SOS Message

After pressing the SOS button to initiate an SOS rescue, you

can reply with a custom message using the SOS page.

Select inReach > SOS > Reply.

Select Type Message to compose a custom SOS message.

Select Send Message.

Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you

are capable of interacting with them during the rescue.

Canceling an SOS Rescue

If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an SOS

rescue after it is sent to the emergency response service.

Lift the protective cap, and hold the SOS button.

Select Cancel SOS.

When prompted to confirm your cancellation request, select

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.

Weather

Your device can receive weather information.

inReach Weather: You can receive weather information through

your inReach subscription. Your device can send an inReach

message to request basic, premium, or marine weather

forecasts. You can receive weather forecasts for your current

location, a waypoint, GPS coordinates, or a location you

choose on the map.

Requesting an inReach Weather Forecast

For the best results, you should ensure your device has a clear

view of the sky when you request an inReach weather forecast.

Your device can send a message to request a basic, premium,

or marine weather forecast using your inReach subscription.

You can receive weather forecasts for your current location, a

waypoint, GPS coordinates, or a location you choose on the

map. Weather forecasts incur data charges or additional

charges on your inReach subscription.

Select inReach > inReach Weather > New Forecast.

If necessary, select Forecast Type, and select a Basic or

Premium weather forecast.

If necessary, select Location, and select a location.

By default, the device requests weather for your current

location.

If necessary, select Marine to request a marine weather

forecast.

NOTE: For best results, you should only request a marine

forecast for a location away from shore and over a large body

of water. Marine forecasts are not available for land locations

or inland lakes.

Select Get Forecast.

The device sends a request for the forecast. It may take several

minutes to receive the weather forecast data.

After the device finishes downloading the data, you can view the

forecast at any time until all the information in the forecast has

expired. You can also update the forecast at any time.

Updating an inReach Weather Forecast

You can update an inReach weather forecast that has expired or

contains outdated information. Updating a forecast incurs the

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same data charges or additional charges as requesting a

forecast.

Select inReach > inReach Weather.

Select a location with an outdated weather forecast.

Select Update Forecast.

The device requests an updated forecast. If you update the My

Location forecast, the device requests an updated forecast for

your current location. It may take several minutes to receive the

updated weather forecast data.

Deleting an inReach Weather Forecast

You can delete an expired forecast or a forecast for a location

that you no longer need.

Select inReach > inReach Weather.

Select a weather location.

NOTE: You cannot delete the My Location forecast.

Select

> Delete.

Testing the Device

You should test the device outdoors before using it on a trip to

ensure your satellite subscription is active.

Select inReach > inReach Utilities >

Wait while the device sends a test message. When you

receive a confirmation message, your device is ready to use.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your Alpha device when

you connect the device to a wireless network or a compatible

smartphone using Bluetooth

you to install the Garmin Explore app on your smartphone. Go to

garmin.com/apps

for more information.

BirdsEye imagery: Allows you to download BirdsEye Satellite

Imagery directly to your device when connected to a Wi‑Fi

network.

Garmin Explore: The Garmin Explore app syncs and shares

waypoints, tracks, and routes with your device. You can also

download maps to your smartphone for offline access.

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

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

device.

From the main menu on your device, select Setup >

Bluetooth.

On your compatible smartphone, enable Bluetooth

technology, and open the Garmin Explore app.

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

Follow the on-screen instructions in the Garmin Explore app

to pair your device.

Connecting to a Wireless Network

Select Setup > Wi-Fi.

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

necessary.

CAUTION

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technology. Some features require