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Getting Started With the inReach Mini
If you are setting up an inReach® Mini satellite communicator for the first time, the following steps will walk you through the process to help you get the most out of your new Garmin device.
Setting up the inReach Mini
When powering on the Garmin device 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.
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.
UP- Press to scroll through menus, pages, and settings.
DOWN- Press to scroll through menus, pages, and settings.
OK- Press to choose an option or to acknowledge a message.
- From the home page, press to open the main menu.
CANCEL/RETURN- Press to cancel or return to the previous page.
SOSInitiate or cancel an SOS request.
Choose your language by scrolling through the list using
and 
buttons, press OK to select a language.Activate your inReach Mini with an inReach Satellite Subscription.
For more help with activation - How to Activate a New inReach
Sync and update your inReach Mini with the inReach Sync.
For more help with updating - Updating the Firmware and Syncing Account Information to an inReach Mini
Learn More About the inReach Mini
The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the inReach Mini.
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.
- Activating an inReach Subscription
- Messaging
MapShare™, LiveTrack™, & Tracking
- SOS
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.