Getting Started With the inReach SE+/Explorer+

If you are setting up an inReach for the first time, the following steps will walk you through the process to help you get the most out of your new Garmin product. 

Setting up the inReach SE®+ or inReach Explorer®+ Outdoor Handheld

When powering on the Garmin handheld for the first time, you will be prompted to configure some settings and activate with an inReach® subscription.

• Power on by holding the on top of the handheld.
  

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  Learn More About the Buttons

  

  POWER

  
  

  • Press and hold to turn the device on.
  • While powered on, quickly press to open the Power menu.
  • Press and hold to turn the device off.
  • For more details, see - Turning an inReach SE+ or Explorer+ On and Off.

  
  

  SOS

  
  

  • Initiate or cancel an SOS request.

  
  

  ZOOM

  
  

  • Press - to zoom out on the map.
  • Press + to zoom in on the map.

  
  

  SHORTCUTS

  
  

  • Press to open the shortcut menu.

  
  

  CANCEL/RETURN

  
  

  • Press to cancel or return to the previous page.

  
  

  MENU

  
  

  • Press to open the menu for the current page.
  • Press twice to open the home page.

  
  

  SELECT/CONFIRM

  
  

  • Press to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.

  
  

  DIRECTIONAL PAD

  • Press to scroll through menu options or to move the map cursor.

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• Choose your language by scrolling through the list using and buttons, press to select a language.

• Activate your inReach handheld with an inReach Satellite Subscription.

  For more help with activation, see - How to Activate a New inReach.

• Sync and update your inReach handheld with the inReach Sync.

  For more help with updating, see - Updating inReach Firmware and Syncing Account Changes with inReach Sync.

Learn More About the inReach SE+/Explorer+ Handhelds

The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the inReach SE+/Explorer+ handhelds.

inReach Features

NOTE: Before leaving for a trip, it is recommended to test that you can send out a text message. For instructions, see - Testing Text Messaging on an inReach Handheld.

• • inReach Features

    • How to Activate a New inReach

    • inReach Subscription Plan Options and Feature Information

  • Messaging

    • Sending a Message from an inReach

    • Send a Message to an inReach Device

    • Character Limits of Messages Sent and Received by an inReach

    • Checking for Messages

  • MapShare™, LiveTrack™, & Tracking

    • Getting Started with Tracking and Logging on an inReach Explorer and Explorer+/SE+

    • Setting Up MapShare™ Page for the inReach SE(+)/Explorer(+)

    • Setting up LiveTrack for inReach Devices on the Garmin Explore Website
  • SOS

    • SOS for inReach Capable Garmin Handhelds

    • SOS Coverage

Connected Features

NOTE: Before leaving for a trip, ensure that you are signed into the Earthmate® app and that the inReach shows as connected in the app when it is powered on and within Bluetooth range.

• • Pairing an inReach SE+ or Explorer+ With a Phone or Tablet

  • Frequently Asked Questions about Earthmate Mobile App

Battery and Charging Features

• • Charging the inReach

  • Improving the Battery Life of Garmin inReach Products

Other Helpful Tips

• • Frequently Asked Questions on Weather for inReach

  • Preparing Your inReach for a Trip

  • Navigating with the inReach SE+/Explorer+

  • Adding and Removing Maps from an inReach Explorer+