System Settings

From the home page, press Up arrow or Down arrow to scroll through the apps. Select Settings > System.

Display & Brightness

Sets the backlight brightness and the length of time before the backlight turns off.

Language

Sets the text language on the device.

NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data or map data.
Keyboard Language

Enables keyboard languages.

Default Keyboard

Sets the default keyboard type.

Passcode

Sets a four-digit passcode to secure your device (Setting Your Device Passcode).

Compass Cal.

Calibrates the compass (Calibrating the Compass).

Time

Sets the time format and time zone (Time Settings).

Units

Sets the position format and units of measure for the device (Units Settings).

Auto Download Photo & Voice Messages

Sets the device to automatically download photo and voice messages.

NOTE: This option is available only on your inReach® Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator.
Messaging Mode

Performance mode listens continuously for incoming inReach messages, which reduces battery life. Low Power mode extends battery life by checking for incoming inReach messages less frequently (Battery Information).

NOTE: This option is available only on your inReach Mini 3 Plus satellite communicator.
Satellite

Sets the satellite system options (Satellite Settings).

USB Mode

Sets the device to use mass storage mode or Garmin® mode when connected to a computer.

External Power

Automatically turns off the device when it is disconnected from external power.

Reset

Resets user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings)

Software Update

Installs software updates downloaded to your device.

About

Displays the IMEI number, authorization code, software, license, and regulatory information.

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December 2025