4 Getting Started | DeLorme inReach User Manual
Batteries
The battery compartment is on the bottom of the inReach. Inside the battery compartment, you’ll nd a label with your
device’s IMEI number and authorization code; you’ll need this when you activate your inReach at explore.delorme.com.
To insert the batteries
Remove the cover by unscrewing the D-ring screws, insert two lithium AA batteries according to the polarity symbols,
and then replace the cover.
Low battery warning
When the batteries are low (approximately 10% of their power remains), the Power LED will ash red once every three
seconds. When power loss is imminent, the Power LED ashes red every 1.5 seconds.
Two AA batteries are required for use. You can use lithium, alkaline or NiMH batteries. The default battery
prole setting is for lithium batteries, which provide the best performance.
If you are not using lithium batteries, you should change the battery prole to ensure battery performance is
correctly calculated.
To change the battery prole
The inReach is optimized to use lithium batteries. If you use alkaline or NiMH batteries or if you switch back to lithium
after using alkaline or NiMH batteries, you must change your battery prole to ensure battery performance is correctly
calculated.
1. Press and hold the Power and Message buttons at the same time to cycle the device through the three battery
proles.
» You can do this as you power on the inReach or at any time when it is already powered on.
» The Power and Message LEDs ash once for lithium, twice for alkaline, and three times for NiMH.
» The most recently used prole ashes rst. For example, if you have never changed the battery prole, when
you press the buttons, the LEDs will ash once.
2. Continue to press and hold the buttons to advance to the other battery proles, and release the buttons when you
reach the battery prole you want to use.
Micro USB Port
The micro USB port is located in the battery compartment. This is used to update the device (this happens
infrequently). If an update is required, you will be notied and instructions will be provided.
Set Up Your inReach Account
Create an account and activate the inReach
Before you start using the inReach, you must set up an account at explore.delorme.com. During the account setup
process, you will choose your inReach service plan and add information about your emergency contacts. Once you
log in to your account, you should add your contacts to the Address Book and customize the predened inReach
messages in the Message Book so you can better use the inReach in standalone mode.
Click the Help link at the top of explore.delorme.com for help with using the website.
• If you will be using the inReach with an Earthmate
®
PN-60w, see Using the inReach with a PN-60w on page
9 for information about syncing your account info with your device. See the Help page on explore.delorme.com
for detailed information.
• If you will be using the inReach with a smartphone or mobile device, you will need to download the free Earthmate
app and sync it with your explore.delorme.com account.
