DeLorme inReach Explorer Online Manual
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The inReach Explorer™ two-way satellite communicator with GPS and navigation keeps you in reach and on
track wherever you go—whether you want to share your trip, track your route, check in with loved ones, or
send an SOS in an emergency.
The inReach Explorer is a handheld device that sends and receives text messages and emergency messages
using the Iridium® satellite network. With the inReach Explorer, you can travel to the farthest reaches of the
globe and still stay in touch with your family and friends.
Use the inReach Explorer by itself or pair it with a mobile device, like a smartphone or tablet, to take full
advantage of two-way messaging and navigation.
Getting Started
Check the contents of your box.
Use the inReach Explorer by itself or pair it with a mobile device, like a smartphone or tablet, to take full
advantage of two-way messaging and navigation.
inReach Explorer device
Lanyard
USB cable
AC adaptor
Pack clip
Quick Start Guide
Please note: Charge your inReach Explorer fully before using. Connect the device to the AC adaptor and plug it
into an electrical outlet or use the USB cable to charge from your computer.
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Page 1: Getting Started
Iridium® satellite network. With the inReach Explorer, you can travel to the farthest reaches of the globe and still stay in touch with your family and friends. Use the inReach Explorer by itself or pair it with a mobile device, like a smartphone or tablet, to take full advantage of two-way messaging and navigation. - Page 2 Antenna - When using the inReach Explorer, point the antenna up toward the sky and position the face of the device away from your body when attached to a pack or a vest. Display Screen - The screen turns off automatically after 30 seconds without activity to preserve power and prevent accidental button presses.
- Page 3 Step One: Power on your device Turn your inReach Explorer on by holding down the Power button until the Power On screen displays. Press the Left Arrow and then Enter. The screen displays a welcome message and begins the setup process.
- Page 4 To read your welcome message, select Messages from the device's home page and choose the new message from DeLorme. Send a test reply to DeLorme. You are allowed five free test messages per month. Select Type Reply, and then type a message using the on-screen keyboard. Press Send. DeLorme sends you an automatic reply when your message is received.
- Page 5 To pair your inReach with your mobile device, go to Settings>Bluetooth>Pair inReach from your inReach Explorer. Follow the instructions on the screen. On your iOS device: Go to Settings>Bluetooth and make sure it is turned on. Select the inReach Explorer from the Devices list.
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Page 6: Led Light
Charging Charge your inReach Explorer fully before using. Connect the device to the AC adaptor and plug it into an electrical outlet or use the USB cable to charge from your computer. A lightning bolt icon appears on the inReach screen to let you know you are connected to external power and charging. -
Page 7: Keyboard Features
Satellite Connection The inReach Explorer requires a clear view of the sky to acquire a GPS fix and transmit your messages over the Iridium satellite network. This process should take less than one minute, but it could take more time if the line of sight is obstructed. -
Page 8: History Page
Check the number of unread messages. An envelope icon appears along with a number indicating the total unread messages. See whether your inReach Explorer is paired with a mobile device. Bluetooth is enabled by default and appears as a gray icon when it’s not paired. A bold Bluetooth icon displays when paired. -
Page 9: Location Page
If you have an active route to a destination, view it on the Routes page. Planned routes created on the Explore site appear in this list as part of the inReach Explorer trip-planning feature. View the Details page for each route and turn routes on or off with a checkbox. Reverse routes by pressing the... -
Page 10: Settings Page
Firmware Version. Restore Factory Settings – Reset your inReach Explorer to the state it was in when you first took it out of the box new. DO NOT use this setting unless you are prepared to lose all of your messages, track points, contacts, and settings. -
Page 11: Tracking Page
SOS Page Use the SOS page to declare an emergency or to communicate back and forth with Emergency Response while you wait for help to arrive. When you send an SOS to Emergency Response along with details of your location, they respond with an acknowledgement that appears on the SOS page. -
Page 12: Viewing Your Contacts
Message. Select the message, select the recipients, and press Send. Checking Messages By default the inReach Explorer listens for waiting messages once every 20 minutes and downloads them. Every time a Message or Track Point is sent, waiting messages are also downloaded. (For example, if your... - Page 13 minutes.) Press Check Now to manually check for waiting messages. The Check page shows important information about the message checking process: Last Check – The last time a successful satellite connection was made. Next Listen – The next scheduled time the device will check for new messages. Time to Next Listen –...
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Page 14: Creating Waypoints
With most of our subscription plans, you can set inReach to transmit your location at intervals ranging from 10 minutes to 4 hours. (DeLorme’s Extreme subscription plan offers sending intervals as frequently as 2 minutes.) The log interval determines how often inReach records and stores tracking data in the device’s memory. Data recorded at the log interval is NOT transmitted via satellite while you are in the field and it does not appear on... -
Page 15: Viewing The Map
Bearing/Course – The compass reading you must follow to arrive at your destination. NOTE: The Bearing field changes to display the Course when the inReach Explorer is moving. The device gathers location information from the GPS rather than the digital compass when in motion. - Page 16 Use the Earthmate App If you chose to pair your inReach Explorer to a mobile device during the setup process, you can use the Earthmate app for increased functionality. The mobile device and the inReach must stay within Bluetooth range of each other to use the Earthmate app during your trip.
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Page 17: Firmware Update
firmware, connect your inReach device to your computer using the USB cable and then click on Sync tab of the Explore website. Do not unplug the inReach Explorer from your computer during updates. Do not shut down or unplug your computer during updates. -
Page 18: Fcc Compliance Statement (United States)
Battery charging temperature range: 32 F to 113 F (0 C to +45 C) Note: For optimal battery life, DeLorme recommends that devices are stored with a charge level between 40% to 60% and temperatures between 32 F to 86 F (0 C to 30 C). -
Page 19: Eu Regulatory Conformance
Explorer Limited Warranty inReach warrants that your inReach Explorer will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. If your inReach fails in normal use during the one year warranty period, inReach will either repair or replace the unit at inReach's sole discretion. - Page 20 Copyright (c) 1998-2007 The OpenSSL Project. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted provided that the following conditions are met: 1. Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice, this list of conditions and the following disclaimer.
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