Americana Outdoors E-Magazine - July 2024

through each one and delete or organize into Collections . These actions are found under the Map section of the top navigation on the Garmin Explore website or within the Garmin Explore or Earthmate apps. SYNC UPDATES TO YOUR DEVICE Now that you’ve reviewed, edited and cleaned up your account, it’s important to sync your Garmin Explore website, the app and your device to be sure all information is consistent. While this does happen automatically when the device is powered on with an active internet source and connected to its corresponding app, you can also go to the Device page in the app and force a sync or perform the sync from the Garmin Explore website under the Plans & Devices section. PRACTICE USING YOUR INREACH DEVICE Get back into the swing of things by refamiliarizing yourself with features such as weather, messaging and other inReach tools you frequently use. This will be a time-saver and confidence booster if you can use the device with ease while out and about. TEST YOUR DEVICE BEFORE YOU GO To confirm that your subscription is active and your device is ready, Garmin offers an easy Test message feature. To perform the test: • Go outside with your inReach device with a clear view of the sky. • Navigate to the Test icon. • Select Test . • Wait for a successful test confirmation. • Note: Five free test messages per month are included on all plans.

the device remotely and accept automatic software updates — and allows your contacts, waypoints and tracks to sync between your device, the app and the Garmin Explore website. This is done through the app by selecting Pair Device. Note: The inReach Messenger satellite communicator does not connect to the Garmin Explore app and does not sync courses or waypoints. At the start of your season, check your subscription so you’re not caught in a situation with a device that doesn’t connect. An active satellite subscription means access to the 100% global Iridium® satellite network for inReach functionality, which includes tracking, messaging, weather forecasts and SOS, among other actions. Subscriptions can be checked, activated or changed from the Garmin Explore website or the Garmin Messenger app. For step-by-step instructions, visit the Garmin Explore page in the Garmin Support Center. REVIEW YOUR ACCOUNT SETTINGS When you’re done confirming your subscription status, take a moment to check and update your personal information, emergency contacts and notes, messaging contacts, check-in and quick text messages, and more. Simply navigate through the menu options of the Garmin Explore website or Garmin Messenger app to review each section and make changes. TIDY UP YOUR MAPPING OPTIONS At the end of a season, it’s not uncommon for tracking information, such as waypoints and routes, to add up. Now is a great time to sort CHECK YOUR SUBSCRIPTION PLAN

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