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Writing a Message on the inReach Messenger Plus

When using an inReach® Messenger Plus satellite communicator, it is possible to compose messages through the Garmin Messenger™ app, or through the device itself. The instructions below will walk through the process of composing a new message or a reply to an existing conversation on an inReach Messenger Plus device.


Composing a Message on the inReach Messenger Plus

  1. From the home screen, press Left Arrow Button or Right Arrow Button to scroll through the main menu options.

  2. Select MESSAGES inReach Messenger Messages Icon, then select an option:

    • Select New Message, then choose a recipient from your contacts list or select Type Contact to enter one recipient's contact information.

    • With up-to-date software you can select multiple contacts. Select New Message > 3 person icon Multi-select, then select your contacts for the new message to go to. Once contacts have been chosen, select Next.

    • Select a conversation, then select Reply.

  3. Select Type Reply.

  4. Press Left Arrow Button or Right Arrow Button to scroll through the alphabet.

  5. Press OK to select a letter.

  6. Continue typing letters to complete the message.

  7. When you have finished your message, select Checkmark to send it.

The message will now be sent.


Selecting Numbers, Symbols, or Discarding a Message

At the end of the alphabet list are numbers and symbols, plus the following options:

Up Arrow Switch between uppercase and lowercase letters

Horizontal Line Space

Trash Can Discard

Delete Key With X Backspace

Checkmark Finish and send


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