Garmin InReach EXPLORER Guide D'utilisation page 7

IN CASE OF AN EMERGENCY
An emergency represent an urgent situation requiring immediate evacuation; your life is at
risk. Management of the situation exceeds the capacity of the service in case of a less urgent
intervention (i.e. assistance).
ONLY USE THE SOS FUNCTION IN A REAL EMERGENCY SITUATION.
1. Lift the protective cap from the
2. Hold the
3. Wait for the
4. Reply to the confirmation message from the emergency response service..
a.
b.
c.
If possible, send a message to the CEN's contact-person (including: Richard
5.
Fortier) and provide the following information :
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Canceling an SOS Rescue
If you no longer need assistance, you can cancel an
1. Lift the protective cap, and hold the
2. Select cancel.
3. Wait for the confirmation message from the emergency service.
a.
SOS key.
SOS countdown.
Your reply lets the emergency response service know that you are
capable of interacting with them during the rescue;
Your location is sent to the emergency response service and is
regularly updated;
The device cannot be turned off.
Your name;
Location of your activity (research station, study site, etc.);
The context (evacuation and rescue) and nature of the incident (e.g.:
life threatening injury, etc.);
Type of injuries;
Number of people injured.
The device will return to normal operation.
SOS key.
SOS rescue.
SOS key.