Your inReach MINI 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 inReach device. Each message you send includes your location details.
 

• Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals
• Before you can use GPS navigation features, you must acquire satellite signals.
• When you turn on your navigation device, the GPS receiver must collect satellite data and establish the current location.
• The time required to acquire satellite signals varies based on several factors, including how far you are from the location where you last used your navigation device, whether you have a clear view of the sky, and how long it has been since you last used your navigation device.
• The first time you turn on your navigation device, it may take several minutes to acquire satellite signals.
• To turn on the device, press and hold Power (A).
• Wait while the device locates available satellites.
• It may take up to 60 seconds to acquire satellite signals.
• If necessary, move to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.

• Routes
• A route is a sequence of locations that leads you to a selected destination.
• You can create and save routes at explore.garmin.com.

 
• Navigating a Saved Route
• Starting navigation updates your MapShare page, and your friends and family can view the route you are navigating.
• From the main menu, select Navigate > Routes.
• Choose a route, and select Navigate.
   
• Reversing a Route
• You can switch the start and end points of your route to navigate the route in reverse.
• From the main menu, select Navigate > Routes.
• Choose a route, and select Reverse Route.
   
• Deleting a Route
• From the main menu, select Navigate > Routes.
• Choose a route, and select Delete.

• Waypoints
• Waypoints are locations you record and store on the device.
• Waypoints can mark where you are, where you are going, or where you have been.
• Creating or editing a waypoint updates your MapShare page.
   
  • Creating a Waypoint
  • You can save your current location as a waypoint or create custom waypoints.
  • To mark your current location as a waypoint, select Mark Waypoint from the main menu.
  • To create a custom waypoint, select Navigate > Waypoints > New Waypoint from the main menu.
  • If desired, edit the waypoint information.
     
  • Navigating to a Waypoint
    • From the main menu, select Navigate > Waypoints.
    • Choose desired waypoint, and select Navigate.
       
  • Editing a Waypoint
  • From the main menu, select Navigate > Waypoints.
  • Choose desired waypoint, then select
  • Edit Name to change waypoint name.
  • Edit Symbol to change waypoint symbol.
  • Edit Coordinates to change waypoint coordinates.
  • Enter new waypoint information and select  if prompted.
     
  • Deleting a Waypoint
  • From the main menu, select Navigate > Waypoints.
  • Choose desired waypoint, and select Delete.

• Stopping Navigation
• From the Navigation page, press OK (C).
• Select Stop Navigating.

• Compass
• The Compass page shows your heading and speed while you are moving.

• Location
• You can view your current GPS coordinates and elevation from the Location page.
• Each message you send includes a link to your current location.
• You can also send your location details as text within a message.
• From the Location page, press OK (C).
• Select Share Location to send your location details as text within a message.