Your inReach SE+/Explorer+ satellite communicator determines your location using the GPS satellite network.
 

• 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 .
• 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.

• 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 Waypoints > New Waypoint.
  • If desired, edit the waypoint information.
  • To create a custom icon, change the waypoint coordinates to the desired location.
     
  • Navigating to a Waypoint
    • Select Waypoints.
    • Choose desired waypoint.
    • Select Navigate.
       
  • Editing a Waypoint
  • Select Waypoints.
  • Choose desired waypoint.
    • Edit Name to change waypoint name.
    • Edit Symbol to change waypoint symbol.
    • Edit Coordinates to change waypoint coordinates.
  • Enter new waypoint information.
     
  • Viewing a Waypoint on the Map
  • Select Waypoints.
  • Choose desired waypoint.
  • Select > View on Map.
     
  • Deleting a Waypoint
  • Select Waypoints.
  • Choose desired waypoint.
  • Select > Delete.
     
  • Stopping Navigation
    • Select Waypoints > > Stop Navigating.

• 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.
• Select Routes.
• Choose a route.
• Select Navigate.
   
• Viewing a Route on the Map
• Select Routes.
• Choose a route.
• Select > View on Map.
   
• Reversing a Route
• Select Routes.
• Choose a route.
• Select > Reverse Route.
   
• Deleting a Route
• Select Routes.
• Choose a route.
• Select > Delete.
   
• Stopping Navigation
  • Select Routes > > Stop Navigating.

• Map
• The Map page shows your location, sent and received messages, waypoints and a colored track line connecting your track points.
• The inReach Explorer+ Map page also shows streets, points of interest, and topographical information.
• You can customize the information displayed on the map in Map Settings.
   
  • Navigating with the Map
  • The inReach SE+/Explorer+ always use direct routing, and will not create routes along roads or trails, etc.
  • Begin navigating to a destination.
  • Select Map.
  • represents your location on the map.
  • Your route is marked with a colored line.
  • Use the to view different areas of the map.
  • Press to zoom in on the map.
  • Press to zoom out on the map.
     
  • Sending a Reference Point
    • You can send a message that includes a reference point with details about another location.
    • This feature is useful if you want to meet someone at a specific location.
    • Select Map.
    • Choose a location on the map.
    • Select Send Reference Point > Continue.
    • Enter desired recipients and message.
       
  • Stopping Navigation
    • Select Map > > Stop Navigating.

• Trip Info
• The Trip Info displays your trip time, time moving, maximum speed, average speed, trip distance, and trip odometer.
• For accurate trip information, you should reset Trip Info before beginning a new trip.
• Select Trip Info > Reset.
• Choose an option:
• Select Reset Trip to clear trip times, distance and speed.
• Select Reset All to clear trip information and reset the odometer.

• Compass
• The compass features and appearance change depending on whether you are tracking or navigating to a destination.
   

  	1.	Heading Pointer	Indicates your directional heading.
  	2.	Bearing Pointer	Points in the direction of your destination.
  	3.	Elevation or Destination	Indicates your elevation when not navigating. Indicates the destination name when navigating.
  	4.	Course, Bearing, or Heading	Indicates your course when moving. Indicates your bearing when navigating. Indicates your heading when not moving (Explorer+).
  	5.	Distance	When tracking, indicates distance traveled since tracking began. When navigating, indicates distance to the destination.
  	6.	Speed	Indicates your speed.

   

  • Navigating with the Compass
  • Begin navigation to a destination.
  • When you begin navigation, your friends and family can follow your progress and view your destination on your MapShare page.
  • Select Compass.
  • Rotate until the heading pointer aligns with the bearing pointer, and continue moving in that direction to reach your destination.
     
  • Stopping Navigation
    • Select Compass > > Stop Navigating.

• Location
• You can view your current GPS coordinates, speed, course, elevation, and accuracy.
• You can also send a message with your  location details from the Location page.
• Select Location to view your GPS location details.
• Select Share Location to send a message with your location details