GARMIN INSTINCT 2 GPS Smartwatch Manual
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WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
Getting Started
When using your watch for the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features.
- Press CTRL to turn on the watch.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup. During the initial setup, you can pair your smartphone with your watch to receive notifications, sync your activities, and more.
- Charge the device.
- Start an activity.
Buttons
LIGHT CTRL | Press to turn on the device. Press to turn the backlight on and off. Quickly press twice to turn on or off the flashlight. Hold to view the controls menu. |
GPS | Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. Press to choose an option in a menu. Hold to view GPS coordinates and save your location. |
BACK SET | Press to return to the previous screen. Hold to view the clock menu. |
DOWN ABC | Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus. Hold to view the altimeter, barometer, and compass (ABC) screen. |
UP MENU | Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus. Hold to view the menu. |
Using the Watch
- Hold CTRL to view the controls menu (Controls, page 58). The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used functions, such as turning on do not disturb mode, saving a location, and turning the watch off.
- From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll through the glance loop.
- From the watch face, press GPS to start an activity or open an app.
- Hold MENU to customize the watch face, adjust settings, pair wireless sensors, and more.
Clearing User Data with the Kill Switch Feature
NOTE: This feature is only available on Instinct 2 Solar – Tactical Edition models. The Kill Switch feature quickly removes all saved user-entered data and resets all settings to the factory default values. Hold SET and CTRL. TIP: You can press any button to cancel the Kill Switch feature during a 10-second countdown. After 10 seconds, the watch deletes all user-entered data.
REFERENCE LINK
https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/775421