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Charging While Operating an inReach Device
When connecting an inReach® device to an external power source with a USB cable, three modes are available:
Charging
Operation
Charging while Operating the inReach handheld
Charging or Operation modes are the only options when the inReach device is connected to a computer with a USB cable. A standard computer USB 1.0 or 2.0 port will only output 500mA to the connected inReach device, and USB 3.0 outputs 900mA. Due to this, either choose to charge the battery or operate the device, but not both at the same time.
A standard AC charger outputs between 1000mA and 3000mA, which is far more than computer USB ports and allows for charging and operating the inReach device at the same time.
See the device's owner's manual for additional charging information.
Using Third-Party AC Chargers, Cables, and Other Accessories
It is best to use a Garmin-branded AC adapter or USB Cable to charge the device as these are designed specifically with Garmin devices in mind. Compatible Garmin-brand AC adapters and USB cables can be purchased from the Garmin website with the steps below.
Finding Accessories for a Device
Go to www.garmin.com.
Click on the magnifying glass icon at the top right to reveal a search bar.
Type the name of the device into the search bar (e.g. inReach Mini 2) and press Enter.
Select the device in the search results.
On the device page, select Accessories.
This displays compatible accessories for the device selected that are available for purchase.
IMPORTANT: Garmin cannot provide technical support on any non-Garmin accessories used with a Garmin device. Any damage caused by the use of third-party accessories will not be covered under Garmin's warranty policy. Contact the accessory's manufacturer for assistance with any third-party accessories.