Instinct Solar Tactical: Owner's Manual

INSTINCT SOLAR TACTICAL
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Earning Intensity Minutes .................................................. 8
Garmin Move IQ™ ................................................................. 8
Introduction.....................................................................1 Activity Tracking Settings ....................................................... 8
Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Turning Off Activity Tracking ............................................. 8
Buttons ................................................................................... 1 Workouts ..................................................................................... 8
Using the Watch ..................................................................... 1 Following a Workout From Garmin Connect .......................... 8
Viewing the Controls Menu ............................................... 1 Starting a Workout ................................................................. 8
Viewing Widgets ................................................................ 1 About the Training Calendar .................................................. 8
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device ............................... 1 Using Garmin Connect Training Plans .............................. 8
Charging the Device ................................................................... 2 Interval Workouts ........................................................................ 8
Product Updates ......................................................................... 2 Creating an Interval Workout ................................................. 8
Setting Up Garmin Express ................................................... 2 Starting an Interval Workout .................................................. 9
Stopping an Interval Workout ................................................. 9
Solar Charging................................................................ 2 Using Virtual Partner® ................................................................ 9
Viewing the Solar Widget ............................................................ 2 Setting a Training Target ............................................................ 9
Tips for Solar Charging ............................................................... 2 Cancelling a Training Target .................................................. 9
Activities and Apps........................................................ 2 Racing a Previous Activity .......................................................... 9
Starting an Activity ...................................................................... 2 Personal Records ....................................................................... 9
Tips for Recording Activities .................................................. 2 Viewing Your Personal Records ............................................ 9
Power Modes ......................................................................... 2 Restoring a Personal Record ................................................. 9
Stopping an Activity .................................................................... 3 Clearing a Personal Record ................................................... 9
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity ...................................... 3 Clearing All Personal Records ............................................. 10
Creating a Custom Activity ......................................................... 3 Clocks............................................................................ 10
Indoor Activities .......................................................................... 3 Setting an Alarm ....................................................................... 10
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance ......................................... 3 Starting the Countdown Timer .................................................. 10
Recording a Strength Training Activity ................................... 3 Saving a Quick Timer ........................................................... 10
Outdoor Activities ........................................................................ 3 Deleting a Timer ................................................................... 10
Viewing Your Ski Runs .......................................................... 4 Using the Stopwatch ................................................................. 10
Using the Metronome ............................................................. 4 Syncing the Time with GPS ...................................................... 10
Starting an Expedition ............................................................ 4 Setting Alerts ............................................................................ 10
Changing the Track Point Recording Interval ................... 4 Adding Alternate Time Zones ................................................... 10
Recording a Track Point Manually .................................... 4
Viewing Track Points ......................................................... 4 Navigation ..................................................................... 10
Going Hunting ........................................................................ 4 Saving Your Location ............................................................... 10
Going Fishing ......................................................................... 4 Saving a Dual Grid Location ................................................ 11
Surfing .................................................................................... 5 Editing Your Saved Locations .............................................. 11
Swimming ................................................................................... 5 Viewing the Altimeter, Barometer, and Compass ..................... 11
Swim Terminology ................................................................. 5 Projecting a Waypoint ............................................................... 11
Stroke Types .......................................................................... 5 Navigating to a Destination ....................................................... 11
Tips for Swimming Activities .................................................. 5 Creating and Following a Course on Your Device .................... 11
Resting During Pool Swimming ............................................. 5 Creating a Course on Garmin Connect .................................... 11
Auto Rest ............................................................................... 5 Sending a Course to Your Device ............................................ 11
Training with the Drill Log ...................................................... 5 Viewing or Editing Course Details ............................................ 11
Turning Off Wrist-based Heart Rate While Swimming ........... 5 Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard
Location .................................................................................... 11
Jumpmaster .................................................................... 5 Navigating with Sight 'N Go ...................................................... 12
Planning a Jump ......................................................................... 5 Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity ................ 12
Jump Types ........................................................................... 6 Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity ................. 12
Entering Jump Information ..................................................... 6 Stopping Navigation ................................................................. 12
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps ............ 6 Calculating the Size of an Area ................................................ 12
Resetting Wind Information .................................................... 6 Map ........................................................................................... 12
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump .............................. 6 Panning and Zooming the Map ............................................ 12
Constant Settings ....................................................................... 6 Compass ................................................................................... 12
Training........................................................................... 6 Altimeter and Barometer ........................................................... 12
Setting Up Your User Profile ....................................................... 6 History ........................................................................... 12
Fitness Goals ......................................................................... 6 Using History ............................................................................ 12
About Heart Rate Zones ........................................................ 6 Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone ...................... 13
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones ......................................... 7 Viewing Data Totals .................................................................. 13
Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones ................. 7 Using the Odometer .................................................................. 13
Heart Rate Zone Calculations ........................................... 7 Syncing Activities ...................................................................... 13
Activity Tracking .......................................................................... 7 Deleting History ........................................................................ 13
Auto Goal ............................................................................... 7
Using the Move Alert .............................................................. 7 Connected Features..................................................... 13
Sleep Tracking ....................................................................... 7 Enabling Bluetooth Notifications ............................................... 13
Using Automated Sleep Tracking ...................................... 7 Viewing Notifications ............................................................ 13
Using Do Not Disturb Mode .............................................. 7 Managing Notifications ......................................................... 13
Intensity Minutes .................................................................... 7 Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection ............. 13
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Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts ............ 14 Heading Settings .................................................................. 22
Locating a Lost Mobile Device .................................................. 14 Setting Navigation Alerts ...................................................... 22
Garmin Connect ........................................................................ 14 Power Manager Settings .......................................................... 22
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App ...... 14 Customizing the Battery Saver Feature ............................... 22
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express .................... 14 Customizing Power Modes .................................................. 22
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer ..................... 14 Restoring a Power Mode ..................................................... 22
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect ..................... 14 System Settings ........................................................................ 22
Garmin Explore™ ..................................................................... 14 Time Settings ....................................................................... 23
Heart Rate Features ..................................................... 14 Changing the Backlight Settings .......................................... 23
Using the Stress Level Widget .................................................. 15 Customizing the Hot Keys .................................................... 23
Wrist-based Heart Rate ............................................................ 15 Changing the Units of Measure ........................................... 23
Wearing the Device .............................................................. 15 Viewing Device Information ...................................................... 23
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data ........................................... 15 Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information .... 23
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget ............................................ 15 Wireless Sensors ......................................................... 23
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices .............. 15 Pairing Your Wireless Sensors ................................................. 23
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity ........... 15 Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor .................. 24
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert ................................. 15 Foot Pod ................................................................................... 24
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor ................. 16 Improving Foot Pod Calibration ........................................... 24
Body Battery™ .......................................................................... 16 Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually .................................... 24
Viewing the Body Battery Widget ......................................... 16 Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance ................................. 24
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data ................................... 16 tempe™ .................................................................................... 24
Pulse Oximeter............................................................. 16 Device Information....................................................... 24
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings ............................................ 16 Specifications ............................................................................ 24
Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking ............................. 16 Battery Life Information ........................................................ 24
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data ........................................ 16 Data Management .................................................................... 24
Customizing Your Device............................................ 17 Disconnecting the USB Cable .............................................. 24
Widgets ..................................................................................... 17 Deleting Files ....................................................................... 25
Customizing the Widget Loop .............................................. 17 Device Maintenance ..................................................... 25
inReach Remote .................................................................. 17 Device Care .............................................................................. 25
Using the inReach Remote ............................................. 17 Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 25
VIRB Remote ....................................................................... 17 Changing the Bands ................................................................. 25
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera .................................. 17 Troubleshooting........................................................... 25
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity ..... 18 My device is in the wrong language ......................................... 25
Activities and App Settings ....................................................... 18 Is my smartphone compatible with my device? ........................ 26
Customizing the Data Screens ............................................ 18 My phone will not connect to the device ................................... 26
Adding a Map to an Activity ................................................. 18 Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? ....................... 26
Alerts .................................................................................... 19 Restarting Your Device ............................................................. 26
Setting an Alert ................................................................ 19 Resetting All Default Settings ................................................... 26
Auto Lap ............................................................................... 19 Acquiring Satellite Signals ........................................................ 26
Marking Laps by Distance ............................................... 19 Improving GPS Satellite Reception ...................................... 26
Enabling Auto Pause® ......................................................... 19 The temperature reading is not accurate .................................. 26
Enabling Auto Climb ............................................................ 19 Maximizing the Battery Life ....................................................... 26
3D Speed and Distance ....................................................... 20 Activity Tracking ........................................................................ 27
Turning On and Off the Lap Key .......................................... 20 My daily step count does not appear ................................... 27
Using Auto Scroll ................................................................. 20 My step count does not seem accurate ............................... 27
Changing the GPS Setting ................................................... 20 The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect
GPS and Other Satellite Systems ................................... 20 account don't match ............................................................. 27
UltraTrac ......................................................................... 20 The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate ........... 27
Power Save Timeout Settings .............................................. 20 My intensity minutes are flashing ......................................... 27
Customizing Your Activity List .................................................. 20 Getting More Information .......................................................... 27
Removing an Activity or App ..................................................... 20
Customizing the Controls Menu ................................................ 20 Appendix....................................................................... 27
Customizing the Watch Face .................................................... 21 Data Fields ................................................................................ 27
Sensors Settings ....................................................................... 21 Wheel Size and Circumference ................................................ 29
Compass Settings ................................................................ 21 Symbol Definitions .................................................................... 30
Calibrating the Compass Manually ................................. 21 Index.............................................................................. 31
Setting the North Reference ............................................ 21
Altimeter Settings ................................................................. 21
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter ............................... 21
Barometer Settings .............................................................. 21
Calibrating the Barometer ............................................... 21
Xero Laser Location Settings ............................................... 22
Map Settings ............................................................................. 22
Navigation Settings ................................................................... 22
Customizing Map Features .................................................. 22
ii Table of Contents
Introduction • From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll through
the widget loop.
WARNING Your watch comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the glance information. More widgets are available when you pair
product box for product warnings and other important your watch with a smartphone.
information. • From the watch face, press GPS to start an activity or open
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any an app (Starting an Activity, page 2).
exercise program. • Hold MENU to customize the watch face, adjust settings, and
pair wireless sensors.
Getting Started Viewing the Controls Menu
When using your watch the first time, you should complete these The controls menu contains options, such as turning on do not
tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features. disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off. You
1 Press CTRL to turn on the watch (Buttons, page 1). can enable stealth mode and night vision mode.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the
setup. controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 20).
During the initial setup, you can install the Garmin Connect™ 1 From any screen, hold CTRL.
app and pair your smartphone with your watch to receive
notifications and more (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your
Device, page 1).
3 Charge the device completely (Charging the Device,
page 2).
4 Start an activity (Starting an Activity, page 2).
Buttons
2 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

Enabling Night Vision Mode
You can enable night vision mode to reduce backlight intensity
for compatibility with night vision goggles.
NOTE: When you enable night vision mode, wrist heart rate
monitoring is disabled.
1 Hold CTRL.
2 Select .
Enabling Stealth Mode
You can enable stealth mode to prevent the storage and sharing
of your GPS position and disable wireless communications.
1 Hold CTRL.
2 Select .
Press to turn the backlight on and off. Viewing Widgets
LIGHT Press to turn the device on. Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more
CTRL Hold to view the controls menu. are available when you pair your device with a smartphone.
Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. • Press UP or DOWN.
GPS Press to choose an option in a menu. The device scrolls through the widget loop.
Hold to view GPS coordinates and save your location.
• Press GPS to view additional options and functions for a
Press to return to the previous screen. widget.
BACK Hold to view the clock menu.
SET Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device
Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus. To use the connected features of the Instinct device, it must be
DOWN Hold to view the altimeter, barometer, and compass (ABC) paired directly through the Garmin Connect app, instead of from
ABC screen. the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone.
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Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the
UP Hold to view the menu. Garmin Connect app.
MENU 2 Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.
3 Press CTRL to turn on the device.
Using the Watch The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode.
• Hold CTRL to view the controls menu.
TIP: To manually enter pairing mode, you can hold MENU,
The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used and select Settings > Pair Phone.
functions, such as turning on do not disturb mode, turning on
the battery saver feature, and turning the watch off. You can 4 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect
enable stealth mode to turn off wireless communications and account:
hide your GPS location. You can also enable night vision • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the
mode. Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.
Introduction 1
• If you already paired another device with the Garmin
Connect app, from the or menu, select Garmin
Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Charging the Device

WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
Tips for Solar Charging
NOTICE To maximize the battery life of your watch, follow these tips.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and • When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering the face
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a with your sleeve.
computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix. • When you are not wearing the watch, point the face toward a
source of bright light, such as sunlight or fluorescent light.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
your device. The watch will charge faster when exposed to sunlight,
because the solar charging lens is optimized for the spectrum
of sunlight.
• For maximum battery performance, charge the watch in
bright sunlight.
NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheating and stops
charging automatically if the internal temperature exceeds
the solar charging temperature threshold (Specifications,
page 24).
NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to
an external power source or when the battery is full.
2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging Activities and Apps
port.
Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness
3 Charge the device completely. activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them
Product Updates with the Garmin Connect community.
On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app. accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin ®
devices: Starting an Activity

• Software updates When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect required).
• Product registration 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
2 Select an option:
Setting Up Garmin Express
• Select an activity from your favorites.
1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express. list.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with
a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready.
Solar Charging The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
Watch models with solar charging capability allow you to charge wireless sensors (if required).
your watch while you use it.
4 Press GPS to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
Viewing the Solar Widget running.
From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll to the solar
widget. Tips for Recording Activities
A graph of the intensity of solar input for the last 6 hours • Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the
appears. Device, page 2).
• Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
Power Modes
Power modes allow you to quickly adjust system settings,
activity settings, and GPS settings to extend battery life during
an activity. For example, power modes can disconnect paired
sensors and turn on the UltraTrac GPS option. You can also
create custom power modes.
2 Solar Charging
During an activity, hold MENU, select Power Mode, and select turned off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings,
an option. page 18).
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
Stopping an Activity and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
1 Press GPS. device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
2 Select an option:
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
Save > Done. cadence.
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are
select Resume Later. not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along speed and distance data to the device, such as a speed or
the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack. cadence sensor.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
GPS.
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km
the most direct path, select Back to Start > Straight Line. (1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or
GPS. after each run.
• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select 1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 2).
Discard > Yes. 2 Run on the treadmill until your Instinct Solar Tactical device
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it records at least 1.5 km (1 mi.).
automatically after 30 minutes. 3 After you complete your run, press GPS.
4 Select an option:
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity • To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press GPS Save.
from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
activities you use most frequently. The first time you press GPS The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
to start an activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite calibration.
activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time. • To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-
1 Hold MENU. time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > Yes.
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. 5 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and
enter the distance on your device.
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
white background. Other activities appear in the extended list Recording a Strength Training Activity
with a black background. You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is
3 Select an option: multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
Set as Favorite. 2 Select Strength.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select The first time you record a strength training activity, you must
Remove from Favorites. select which wrist your watch is on.
3 Press GPS to start the set timer.
Creating a Custom Activity
4 Start your first set.
1 From the watch face, press GPS.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when
2 Select Add. you complete at least four reps.
3 Select an option: TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for
• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish
starting from one of your saved activities. the set and start a new one.
• Select Other to create a new custom activity. 5 Press BACK to finish the set.
4 If necessary, select an activity type. The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several
5 Select a name or enter a custom name. seconds, the rest timer appears.
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example: 6 If necessary, press DOWN, and edit the number of reps.
Bike(2). TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.
6 Select an option: 7 When you are done resting, press BACK to start your next
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For set.
example, you can customize the data screens or auto 8 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is
features. complete.
• Select Done to save and use the custom activity. 9 After your last set, press GPS to stop the set timer.
7 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites. 10 Select Save.
Indoor Activities Outdoor Activities

The Instinct device can be used for training indoors, such as The Instinct device comes preloaded with outdoor activities,
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is such as running and cycling. GPS is turned on for outdoor
Activities and Apps 3

activities. You can add new activities based on default activities, NOTE: To maximize battery life, GPS track points are not
such as walking or rowing. You can also add custom activities to recorded after sunset. You can customize this option in the
your device (Creating a Custom Activity, page 3). activity settings.
Viewing Your Ski Runs 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
Your device records the details of each downhill skiing or 2 Select Expedition.
snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This feature is 3 Hold MENU.
turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It
automatically records new ski runs based on your movement.
4 Select the activity settings.
The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you 5 Select Recording Interval.
are on a chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift 6 Select an option.
ride. You can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can
view run details from the paused screen or while the timer is Recording a Track Point Manually
running. During an expedition, track points are recorded automatically
based on the selected recording interval. You can manually
1 Start a skiing or snowboarding activity. record a track point at any time.
2 Hold MENU. 1 During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map
3 Select View Runs. page.
4 Press UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your 2 Press GPS.
current run, and your total runs. 3 Select Add Point.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum
speed, average speed, and total descent. Viewing Track Points
1 During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map
Using the Metronome page.
The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help 2 Press GPS.
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or
more consistent cadence. 3 Select View Points.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select a track point from the list.
1 From the watch face, press GPS. 5 Select an option:
• To start navigating to the track point, select Go To.
2 Select an activity.
• To view detailed information about the track point, select
3 Hold MENU.
Details.
5 Select Metronome > Status > On. Going Hunting
You can save locations relevant to your hunt and view a map of
6 Select an option: saved locations.
• Select Beats / Minute to enter a value based on the 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
cadence you want to maintain.
2 Select Hunt.
• Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the
beats. 3 From the time of day data screen, press GPS > Start Hunt.
• Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and 4 From the time of day data screen, press GPS, and select an
vibration. option:
7 If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome • To save your current location, select Save Location.
feature before you run. • To view locations saved during this hunt activity, select
8 Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2). Hunt Locations.
The metronome starts automatically. • To view all previously saved locations, select Saved
Locations.
9 During your run, press UP or DOWN to view the metronome
screen. 5 After you complete your activity, scroll to the time of day data
screen, press GPS, and select End Hunt.
10 If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome settings.
Going Fishing
Starting an Expedition
You can keep track of your daily fish count, count down your
You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while competition time, or set an interval timer to keep track of your
recording a multi-day activity. fishing pace.
1 From the watch face, press GPS. 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
2 Select Expedition. 2 Select Fish.
3 Press GPS to start the activity timer. 3 From the time of day data screen, press GPS > Start Fish.
The device enters low power mode and collects GPS track
4 From the time of day data screen, press GPS, and select an
points once an hour. To maximize battery life, the device option:
turns off all sensors and accessories, including the
connection to your smartphone. • To add the catch to your fish count and save the location,
select Log Catch.
Changing the Track Point Recording Interval
• To save your current location, select Save Location.
During an expedition, GPS track points are recorded once an
hour by default. You can change how often GPS track points are • To set an interval timer, end time, or end time reminder for
recorded. Recording track points less frequently maximizes the activity, select Fish Timers.
battery life. 5 After you complete your activity, scroll to the time of day data
screen, press GPS, and select End Fish.
4 Activities and Apps

Surfing Auto Rest
You can use the surfing activity to record your surfing sessions. The auto rest feature is available only for pool swimming. Your
After your session, you can view the number of waves, longest device automatically detects when you are resting, and the rest
wave, and maximum speed. screen appears. If you rest for more than 15 seconds, the device
1 From the watch face, press GPS. automatically creates a rest interval. When you resume
swimming, the device automatically starts a new swim interval.
2 Select Surf. You can turn on the auto rest feature in the activity options
3 Wait on the beach until your device acquires GPS signals. (Activities and App Settings, page 18).
4 Press GPS to start the activity timer. TIP: For best results using the auto rest feature, minimize your
5 After you complete your activity, press GPS to stop the arm motions while resting.
activity timer. If you do not want to use the auto rest feature, you can select
6 Select Save to review the summary of your surfing session. BACK to manually mark the beginning and end of each rest
interval.
Swimming Training with the Drill Log
The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can
NOTICE
use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm
The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four
the device may damage the product and will void the warranty. major strokes.
Swim Terminology 1 During your pool swim activity, press UP or DOWN to view
Length: One trip down the pool. the drill log screen.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts 2 Press BACK to start the drill timer.
after a rest. 3 After you complete a drill interval, press BACK.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record
device completes a full cycle. the entire swim session.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool 4 Select a distance for the completed drill.
length and the number of strokes for that length. For Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for
example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of the activity profile.
45. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like
golf, a lower score is better. 5 Select an option:
• To start another drill interval, press BACK.
Stroke Types
• To start a swim interval, press UP or DOWN to return to
Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming. the swim training screens.
Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types
appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect Turning Off Wrist-based Heart Rate While Swimming
account. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field Wrist-based heart rate is turned on by default for swim activities.
(Customizing the Data Screens, page 18). The device is also compatible with the HRM-Tri™ accessory and
Free Freestyle the HRM-Swim™ accessory. If both wrist-based heart rate and
Back Backstroke chest heart rate data are available, your device uses the chest
heart rate data.
Breast Breaststroke
Fly Butterfly
1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval
NOTE: You may need to add the widget to your widget loop
(Customizing the Widget Loop, page 17).
Drill Used with drill logging (Training with the Drill Log, page 5)
2 Select Options > While Swimming > Off.
Tips for Swimming Activities
• Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen Jumpmaster
instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size.
The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the device WARNING
uses this pool size. You can hold MENU, select the activity The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers
settings, and select Pool Size to change the size. only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used as a primary
• Press BACK to record a rest during pool swimming. skydiving altimeter. Failure to input the appropriate jump related
information can lead to serious personal injury or death.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths
for pool swimming. The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for
calculating the high altitude release point (HARP). The device
Resting During Pool Swimming detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating
The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also displays toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and
time and distance for the last completed interval. electronic compass.
NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.
1 During your swim activity, press BACK to start a rest. Planning a Jump
The display reverses to white text on a black background, 1 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 6).
and the rest screen appears. 2 Enter the jump information (Entering Jump Information,
2 During a rest, press UP or DOWN to view other data screens page 6).
(optional). The device calculates the HARP.
3 Press BACK, and continue swimming. 3 Select Go To HARP to start navigation to the HARP.
4 Repeat for additional rest intervals.
Jumpmaster 5
Jump Types 3 Select HAHO or HALO.
The jumpmaster feature allows you to set the jump type to one 4 Select Wind > Reset.
of three types: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type selected
All wind values are removed from the list.
determines what additional setup information is required. For all
jump types, drop altitudes and opening altitudes are measured
in feet above ground level (AGL). Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump
HAHO: High Altitude High Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from 1 Press GPS.
a very high altitude and opens the parachute at a high 2 Select Jumpmaster > Static > Wind.
altitude. You must set a DIP and a drop altitude of at least 3 Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.
1,000 feet. The drop altitude is assumed to be the same as
the opening altitude. Common values for a drop altitude 4 Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.
range from 12,000 to 24,000 feet AGL.
HALO: High Altitude Low Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from
Constant Settings
a very high altitude and opens the parachute at a low altitude. Select Jumpmaster, select a jump type, and select Constant.
The required information is the same as the HAHO jump Percent Max.: Sets the jump range for all jump types. A setting
type, plus an opening altitude. The opening altitude must not less than 100% decreases the drift distance to the DIP, and a
be greater than the drop altitude. Common values for an setting greater than 100% increases the drift distance. More
opening altitude range from 2,000 to 6,000 feet AGL. experienced jumpmasters may want to use smaller numbers,
Static: The wind speed and direction are assumed to be and less experienced skydivers may want to use larger
constant for the duration of the jump. The drop altitude must numbers.
be at least 1,000 feet. Safety Factor: Sets the margin of error for a jump (HAHO only).
Safety factors are usually integer values of two or greater,
Entering Jump Information and are determined by the jumpmaster based on
1 Press GPS. specifications for the jump.
2 Select Jumpmaster. K-Freefall: Sets the wind drag value for a parachute during
3 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 6). freefall, based on the parachute canopy rating (HALO only).
Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.
4 Complete one or more actions to enter your jump information:
K-Open: Sets the wind drag value for an open parachute, based
• Select DIP to set a waypoint for the desired landing
on the parachute canopy rating (HAHO and HALO). Each
location.
parachute should be labeled with a K value.
• Select Drop Alt to set the drop altitude AGL (in feet) when
K-Static: Sets the wind drag value for a parachute during a
the jumpmaster exits the aircraft.
static jump, based on the parachute canopy rating (Static
• Select Open Alt to set the open altitude AGL (in feet) only). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.
when the jumpmaster opens the parachute.
• Select Forward Throw to set the horizontal distance
traveled (in meters) due to aircraft speed. Training
• Select Crs. to HARP to set the direction traveled (in
degrees) due to aircraft speed. Setting Up Your User Profile
• Select Wind to set the wind speed (in knots) and direction You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, and
(in degrees). heart rate zone settings. The device uses this information to
• Select Constant to fine-tune some information for the calculate accurate training data.
planned jump. Depending on the jump type, you can 1 From the watch face, hold UP.
select Percent Max., Safety Factor, K-Open, K-Freefall, 2 Select Settings > User Profile.
or K-Static and enter additional information (Constant
Settings, page 6). 3 Select an option.
• Select Auto to DIP to enable navigation to the DIP Fitness Goals
automatically after you jump. Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and
• Select Go To HARP to start navigation to the HARP. improve your fitness by understanding and applying these
principles.
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and • Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
HALO Jumps • Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve
1 Press GPS. cardiovascular capacity and strength.
2 Select Jumpmaster. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 7) to determine the best
3 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page 6). heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
4 Select Wind > Add. If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the
5 Select an altitude. calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health
6 Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done. centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.
The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.
7 Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.
The wind value is added to the list. Only wind values included About Heart Rate Zones
in the list are used in calculations. Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase
8 Repeat steps 5–7 for each available altitude. their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A
heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five
Resetting Wind Information commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5
1 Press GPS. according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
2 Select Jumpmaster.
6 Training
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories
The device uses your user profile information from the initial burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories.
setup to determine your default heart rate zones. You can set The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps
separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running, widget. The step count is updated periodically.
cycling, and swimming. For the most accurate calorie data
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also
accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
set each heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate
manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or Auto Goal
using your Garmin Connect account. Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on
1 From the watch face, hold MENU. your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the
2 Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate. device shows your progress toward your daily goal .
3 Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.
4 Select Resting HR, and enter your resting heart rate.
You can use the average resting heart rate measured by your
device, or you can set a custom resting heart rate.
5 Select Zones > Based On.
6 Select an option:
• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per
minute.
• Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a
percentage of your maximum heart rate. personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.
• Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage Using the Move Alert
of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable
resting heart rate). metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep
7 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone. moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the move bar
appear. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of
8 Select Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport profile to add
separate heart rate zones (optional). inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are
turned on (System Settings, page 22).
Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the
The default settings use your profile information to set your move alert.
maximum heart rate and your heart rate zones as a percentage
of your maximum heart rate. Sleep Tracking
• Verify that your user profile settings are accurate (Setting Up While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your
Your User Profile, page 6). sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep
hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings
• Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor.
on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total
• Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can view
Garmin Connect account. your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
• View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics. You can use
Garmin Connect account. do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the
Heart Rate Zone Calculations exception of alarms (Using Do Not Disturb Mode, page 7).
Zone % of Perceived Exertion Benefits Using Automated Sleep Tracking
Maximum 1 Wear your device while sleeping.
Heart Rate
2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site
1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, Beginning-level (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 14).
rhythmic breathing aerobic training,
reduces stress You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect
account.
2 60–70% Comfortable pace, Basic cardiovascular
slightly deeper training, good Using Do Not Disturb Mode
breathing, conversation recovery pace You can use do not disturb mode to turn off the backlight, tone
possible
alerts, and vibration alerts. For example, you can use this mode
3 70–80% Moderate pace, more Improved aerobic while sleeping or watching a movie.
difficult to hold capacity, optimal
conversation cardiovascular training NOTE: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings
on your Garmin Connect account. You can enable the During
4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit Improved anaerobic
uncomfortable, breathing capacity and
Sleep option in the system settings to automatically enter do not
forceful threshold, improved disturb mode during your normal sleep hours (System Settings,
speed page 22).
5 90–100% Sprinting pace, Anaerobic and NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing
unsustainable for long muscular endurance, the Controls Menu, page 20).
period of time, labored increased power 1 Hold CTRL.
breathing
2 Select .
Activity Tracking Intensity Minutes
The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health
distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories Organization recommend at least 150 minutes per week of
Training 7
moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes • Go to connect.garmin.com.
per week of vigorous intensity activity, such as running. 2 Select Training > Workouts.
The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time 3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout.
spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities
(heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You 4 Select or Send to Device.
can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by 5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to
vigorous intensity activities. The device adds the amount of Starting a Workout
moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout
minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when from your Garmin Connect account.
added. 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
Earning Intensity Minutes 2 Select an activity.
Your Instinct Solar Tactical device calculates intensity minutes 3 Hold MENU.
by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart
rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device calculates moderate
4 Select Training > My Workouts.
intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute. 5 Select a workout.
• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected
intensity minutes. activity appear in the list.
• Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or 6 Select Do Workout.
vigorous intensity level. 7 Press GPS to start the activity timer.
• Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the
resting heart rate. workout, step notes (optional), the target (optional), and the
current workout data.
Garmin Move IQ™
When your movements match familiar exercise patterns, the About the Training Calendar
Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it The training calendar on your device is an extension of the
in your timeline. The Move IQ events show activity type and training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect.
duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect
newsfeed. For more detail and accuracy, you can record a timed calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled
activity on your device. workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar widget.
When you select a day in the calendar, you can view or do the
Activity Tracking Settings workout. The scheduled workout stays on your device whether
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Activity Tracking. you complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts
Status: Turns off the activity tracking features. from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing training
Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the calendar.
digital watch face and steps screen. Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin
them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear for your Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly Connect, page 14), and you must pair the Instinct device with a
intensity minutes goal. compatible smartphone.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
Sleep Pulse Ox: Sets your device to record pulse oximeter 2 Select Training > Training Plans.
readings while you are inactive during the day or 3 Select and schedule a training plan.
continuously while you sleep.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off Activity Tracking
5 Review the training plan in your calendar.
When you turn off activity tracking, your steps, floors climbed,
intensity minutes, sleep tracking, and Move IQ events are not
recorded. Interval Workouts
You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The
1 Hold MENU.
device saves your custom interval workout until you create
2 Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off. another interval workout. You can use open intervals for track
workouts and when you are running a known distance.
Workouts
You can create custom workouts that include goals for each
Creating an Interval Workout
workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. Your 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
device includes several preloaded workouts for multiple 2 Select an activity.
activities. You can create and find more workouts using Garmin 3 Hold MENU.
Connect or select a training plan that has built-in workouts, and
transfer them to your device. 4 Select Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval > Type.
You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can 5 Select Distance, Time, or Open.
plan workouts in advance and store them on your device. TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by selecting the
Open option.
Following a Workout From Garmin Connect
6 If necessary, select Duration, enter a distance or time
Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you interval value for the workout, and select .
must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,
page 14). 7 Press BACK.
1 Select an option: 8 Select Rest > Type.
• Open the Garmin Connect app. 9 Select Distance, Time, or Open.
8 Training
10 If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest • Select Distance and Pace or Distance and Speed to
interval, and select . select a distance and pace or speed target.
11 Press BACK. The training target screen appears and displays your
12 Select one or more options: estimated finish time. The estimated finish time is based on
your current performance and the time remaining.
• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.
• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select
Warm Up > On. Cancelling a Training Target
• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select 1 During an activity, hold MENU.
Cool Down > On. 2 Select Cancel Target > Yes.
Starting an Interval Workout
1 From the watch face, press GPS. Racing a Previous Activity
You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This
2 Select an activity. feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can see
3 Hold MENU. how far ahead or behind you are during the activity.
4 Select Training > Intervals > Do Workout. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
5 Press GPS to start the activity timer. 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
6 When your interval workout has a warm up, press BACK to 2 Select an activity.
begin the first interval.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Race an Activity.
After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.
5 Select an option:
Stopping an Interval Workout • Select From History to select a previously recorded
• At any time, press BACK to stop the current interval or rest activity from your device.
period and transition to the next interval or rest period. • Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded
• After all intervals and rest periods are complete, press BACK from your Garmin Connect account.
to end the interval workout and transition to a timer that can 6 Select the activity.
be used for cool down.
The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated
• At any time, press GPS to stop the activity timer. You can finish time.
resume the timer or end the interval workout.
Using Virtual Partner ®
8 After you complete your activity, press GPS, and select
Save.
Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet
your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual Partner and race
against it. Personal Records
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. When you complete an activity, the device displays any new
personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal
1 Hold MENU. records include your fastest time over several typical race
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. distances and longest run, ride, or swim.
3 Select an activity. Viewing Your Personal Records
4 Select the activity settings. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
5 Select Data Screens > Add > Virtual Partner. 2 Select History > Records.
6 Enter a pace or speed value. 3 Select a sport.
7 Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the Virtual 4 Select a record.
Partner screen (optional).
5 Select View Record.
8 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page 2).
9 Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and Restoring a Personal Record
see who is leading. You can set each personal record back to the one previously
recorded.
Setting a Training Target 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature 2 Select History > Records.
so you can train toward a set distance, distance and time, 3 Select a sport.
distance and pace, or distance and speed goal. During your
training activity, the device gives you real-time feedback about 4 Select a record to restore.
how close you are to achieving your training target. 5 Select Previous > Yes.
1 From the watch face, press GPS. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
2 Select an activity. Clearing a Personal Record
3 Hold MENU. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Set a Target. 2 Select History > Records.
5 Select an option: 3 Select a sport.
• Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or enter 4 Select a record to delete.
a custom distance. 5 Select Clear Record > Yes.
• Select Distance and Time to select a distance and time NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
target.
Training 9
Clearing All Personal Records
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport.
4 Select Clear All Records > Yes.
The records are deleted for that sport only.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
The total stopwatch time continues running.

Clocks 5 Press GPS to stop both timers.
Setting an Alarm 6 Press UP, and select an option.
You can set multiple alarms. You can set each alarm to sound
once or to repeat regularly. Syncing the Time with GPS
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the
1 From any screen, hold SET.
device automatically detects your time zones and the current
2 Select Alarms. time of day. You can also manually sync the time with GPS
3 Enter the alarm time. when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving
4 Select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat time.
(optional). 1 From any screen, hold SET.
5 Select Sounds, and select a type of notification (optional). 2 Select Set Time With GPS.
6 Select Backlight > On to turn on the backlight with the alarm 3 Wait while the device locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite
(optional). Signals, page 26).
7 Select Label, and select a description for the alarm
(optional). Setting Alerts
1 From any screen, hold SET.
Starting the Countdown Timer 2 Select Alerts.
1 From any screen, hold SET. 3 Select an option:
2 Select Timers. • To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or
3 Enter the time. hours before the actual sunset occurs, select Til Sunset >
4 If necessary, select an option to edit the timer: Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.
• To automatically restart the timer after it expires, press UP • To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or
and select Auto Restart > On. hours before the actual sunrise occurs, select Til Sunrise
> Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.
• To select a type of notification, press UP and select
Sounds. • To set an alert to sound when a storm approaches, select
Storm > On, select Rate, and select the rate of pressure
5 Press GPS to start the timer. change.
Saving a Quick Timer • To set an alert to sound every hour, select Hourly > On.
You can set up to ten separate quick timers.
1 From any screen, hold SET. Adding Alternate Time Zones
You can display the current time of day in additional time zones
2 Select Timers.
on the alternate time zones widget. You can add up to three
3 Select an option: alternate time zones.
• To save your first quick timer, enter the time, press UP, NOTE: You may need to add the alternate time zones widget to
and select Save. the widget loop (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 17).
• To save additional quick timers, select Add Timer, and 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the
enter the time. alternate time zones widget.
Deleting a Timer 2 Press GPS.
1 From any screen, hold SET. 3 Select Add Zone.
2 Select Timers. 4 Select a time zone.
3 Select a timer. 5 If necessary, rename the time zone.
4 Press UP.
5 Select Delete. Navigation
Using the Stopwatch Saving Your Location
1 From any screen, hold SET. You can save your current location to navigate back to it later.
2 Select Stopwatch. 1 From any screen, hold GPS.
3 Press GPS to start the timer. 2 Press GPS.
4 Press SET to restart the lap timer . 3 If necessary, press DOWN to edit location information.
10 Clocks
Saving a Dual Grid Location 8 If necessary, repeat steps 6 and 7.
You can save your current location using dual grid coordinates 9 Select Done > Do Course.
to navigate back to the same location later. Navigation information appears.
1 From any screen, hold GPS. 10 Press GPS to begin navigation.
2 Select GPS.
3 If necessary, select DOWN to edit location information. Creating a Course on Garmin Connect
Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app,
Editing Your Saved Locations you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,
You can delete a saved location or edit its name, elevation, and page 14).
position information.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Training > Courses > Create Course.
2 Select Navigate > Saved Locations.
3 Select a course type.
3 Select a saved location.
4 Select an option to edit the location.
5 Select Done.
Viewing the Altimeter, Barometer, and NOTE: You can send this course to your device (Sending a
Course to Your Device, page 11).
Compass
The device contains internal altimeter, barometer, and compass
sensors with automatic calibration.
Sending a Course to Your Device
You can send a course you created using the Garmin Connect
1 From any screen, hold ABC. app to your device (Creating a Course on Garmin Connect,
2 Press UP or DOWN to view separate altimeter, barometer, page 11).
and compass screens. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2 Select Training > Courses.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and 3 Select a course.
bearing from your current location to a new location. 4 Select > Send to Device.
NOTE: You may need to add the Project Wpt. app to the 5 Select your compatible device.
activities and apps list. 6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
2 Select Project Wpt.. Viewing or Editing Course Details
3 Press UP or DOWN to set the heading. You can view or edit course details before you navigate a
course.
4 Press GPS.
5 Press DOWN to select a unit of measure.
6 Press UP to enter the distance.
3 Hold MENU.
7 Press GPS to save.
4 Select Navigation > Courses.
The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.
5 Press GPS to select a course.
Navigating to a Destination 6 Select an option:
You can use your device to navigate to a destination or follow a • To begin navigation, select Do Course.
course. • To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map,
1 From the watch face, press GPS. select Map.
2 Select an activity. • To begin the course in reverse, select Do Course in
3 Hold MENU. Reverse.
• To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation
4 Select Navigation.
Plot.
5 Select a category.
• To change the course name, select Name.
6 Respond to the on-screen prompts to choose a destination. • To edit the course path, select Edit.
7 Select Go To. • To delete the course, select Delete.
Navigation information appears.
8 Press GPS to begin navigation. Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man
Overboard Location
Creating and Following a Course on Your You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and
Device automatically start navigation back to it.
1 From the watch face, press GPS. TIP: You can customize the hold function of the keys to access
2 Select an activity. the MOB function (Customizing the Hot Keys, page 23).
3 Hold MENU. 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
4 Select Navigation > Courses > Create New. 2 Select an activity.
5 Enter a name for the course, and select . 3 Hold MENU.
6 Select Add Location. 4 Select Navigation > Last MOB.
7 Select an option. Navigation information appears.
Navigation 11
Navigating with Sight 'N Go Calculating the Size of an Area
You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a Before you can calculate the size of an area, you must acquire
water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the satellites.
object. 1 From the watch face, press GPS.
1 From the watch face, press GPS. 2 Select Area Calc..
2 Select an activity. 3 Walk around the perimeter of the area.
3 Hold MENU. TIP: You can hold MENU, and select Pan/Zoom to adjust the
4 Select Navigation > Sight 'N Go. map (Panning and Zooming the Map, page 12).
5 Point the top of the watch at an object, and press GPS. 4 Press GPS to calculate the area.
Navigation information appears. 5 Select an option:
6 Press GPS to begin navigation. • To exit without saving, select Done.
• To convert measurements of the area to a different unit of
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an measure, select Change Units.
Activity • To save, select Save Activity.
You can navigate back to the starting point of your current
activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This Map
feature is available only for activities that use GPS. represents your location on the map. Location names and
1 During an activity, select GPS > Back to Start. symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a
2 Select an option: destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along • Map navigation (Panning and Zooming the Map, page 12)
the path you traveled, select TracBack. • Map settings (Map Settings, page 22)
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity in a Panning and Zooming the Map
straight line, select Straight Line.
1 While navigating, press UP or DOWN to view the map.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select Pan/Zoom.
4 Select an option:
• To toggle between panning up and down, panning left and
right, or zooming, press GPS.
• To pan or zoom the map, press UP and DOWN.
• To quit, press BACK.
Your current location , the track to follow , and your Compass

destination appear on the map. The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.
The compass features and appearance change depending on
Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are
Activity navigating to a destination. You can change the compass
You can navigate back to the starting point of a saved activity in settings manually (Compass Settings, page 21). To open the
a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is compass settings quickly, you can press GPS from the compass
available only for activities that use GPS. widget.
Altimeter and Barometer
2 Select an activity. The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The
3 Hold MENU. device collects elevation and pressure data continuously, even
4 Select Navigation > Activities. in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate
elevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displays
5 Select an activity. environmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation where
6 Select Back to Start, and select an option: the altimeter was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings,
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along page 21). You can press GPS from the altimeter or barometer
the path you traveled, select TracBack. widgets to open the altimeter or barometer settings quickly.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity in a
straight line, select Straight Line.
History
A line appears on the map from your current location to the
starting point of the last saved activity. History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed,
lap data, and optional sensor information.
NOTE: You can start the timer to prevent the device from
timing out to watch mode. NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is
overwritten.
7 Press DOWN to view the compass (optional).
The arrow points toward your starting point. Using History
History contains previous activities you have saved on your
Stopping Navigation device.
1 During an activity, hold MENU. 1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Stop Navigation. 2 Select History > Activities.
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3 Select an activity. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
4 Select an option:
• To view additional information about the activity, select
Details.
Connected Features
• To select a lap and view additional information about each Connected features are available for your Instinct device when
lap, select Laps. you connect the device to a compatible smartphone using
Bluetooth technology. Some features require you to install the
• To select an interval and view additional information about Garmin Connect app on the connected smartphone. Go to
each interval, select Intervals. www.garmin.com/apps for more information.
• To select an exercise set and view additional information Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
about each set, select Sets. messages on your Instinct device.
• To view the activity on a map, select Map. LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and
• To view your time in each heart rate zone, select Time in training activities in real time. You can invite followers using
Zone (Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone, email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on
page 13). a Garmin Connect tracking page.
• To view an elevation plot of the activity, select Elevation Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends
Plot. your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you
• To delete the selected activity, select Delete. finish recording the activity.
Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone weather forecasts.
Before you can view heart rate zone data, you must complete an
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
activity with heart rate and save the activity.
compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired
your training intensity.
with your Instinct device and currently within range.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU. Find my device: Locates your lost Instinct device that is paired
2 Select History > Activities. with your smarphone and currently within range.
4 Select Time in Zone. Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the Instinct
Viewing Data Totals device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your
Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).
You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to
your device. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status >
On.
2 Select History > Totals.
3 Select During Activity.
3 If necessary, select an activity.
4 Select a notification preference.
4 Select an option to view weekly or monthly totals.
5 Select a sound preference.
Using the Odometer 6 Select Not During Activity.
The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled, 7 Select a notification preference.
elevation gained, and time in activities. 8 Select a sound preference.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 9 Select Timeout.
2 Select History > Totals > Odometer. 10 Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification
3 Press UP or DOWN to view odometer totals. appears on the screen.
Viewing Notifications
Syncing Activities
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the
You can sync activities from other Garmin devices to your notifications widget.
Instinct Solar Tactical device using your Garmin Connect
account. For example, you can record a ride with an Edge ®
2 Press GPS.
device, and view your activity details on your Instinct Solar 3 Select a notification.
Tactical device. 4 Press DOWN for more options.
1 Hold MENU. 5 Press BACK to return to the previous screen.
2 Select History > Options > TrueUp > On.
Managing Notifications
When you sync your device with your smartphone, recent
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
activities from your other Garmin devices appear on your Instinct
notifications that appear on your Instinct Solar Tactical device.
Solar Tactical device.
Select an option:
Deleting History • If you are using an iPhone device, go to the notifications
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1 From the watch face, hold MENU. settings to select the items to show on the device.
2 Select History > Options. • If you are using an Android™ smartphone, from the Garmin
Connect app, select Settings > Notifications.
3 Select an option:
• Select Delete All Activities to delete all activities from the Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection
history. You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the
• Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals. controls menu.
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NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow
the Controls Menu, page 20). each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
1 Hold CTRL to view the controls menu. favorite social networking sites.
2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on Manage your settings: You can customize your device and
your Instinct device. user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
Bluetooth technology on your mobile device. Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing
You can set the Instinct Solar Tactical device to alert you when Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).
your paired smartphone connects and disconnects using
Bluetooth technology. Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (Manually
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 14).
NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app
1 Hold MENU. automatically sends the update to your device.
2 Select Settings > Phone > Alerts.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Locating a Lost Mobile Device Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,
is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range. page 14).
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
the Controls Menu, page 20).
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
1 Hold CTRL to view the controls menu. application sends it to your device.
2 Select . 2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
The Instinct device begins searching for your paired mobile update, disconnect the device from your computer.
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and Your device installs the update.
the Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Instinct device
screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
closer to your mobile device. The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
3 Press BACK to stop searching. Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
Garmin Connect training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your device.
You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect
account. Your Garmin Connect account gives you the tools to 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the 2 Go to www.garmin.com/express.
events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, 3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
hikes, and more.
4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you Device.
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect app,
or you can go to connect.garmin.com. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your 1 Hold CTRL to view the controls menu.
goals. 2 Select .
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your Garmin Explore™
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and
about your activity, including time, distance, heart rate, tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline,
calories burned, and customizable reports. allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible
Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps
for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using
your cellular service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store
on your smartphone, or you can go to explore.garmin.com.
Heart Rate Features

The Instinct Solar Tactical device has a wrist-based heart rate
monitor and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors
(sold separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate
widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
are available when you start an activity, your device uses the
chest heart rate data.
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Using the Stress Level Widget NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
The stress level widget displays your current stress level and a • Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
graph of your stress level for the last several hours. It can also
guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax. Viewing the Heart Rate Widget
The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
1 While you are sitting or inactive, press UP or DOWN from the (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours.
watch face to view the stress level widget.
1 From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view the heart
2 Wait until the device begins the stress level reading. rate widget.
TIP: If you are too active for the watch to determine your NOTE: You may need to add the widget to your widget loop
stress level, a message appears instead of a stress level (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 17).
number. You can check your stress level again after several
minutes of inactivity. 2 Select GPS to view your average resting heart rate values for
the last 7 days.
3 Press GPS to view a graph of your stress level for the last 2.5
hours. Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices
4 To start a breathing activity, press DOWN > GPS, and enter You can broadcast your heart rate data from your Instinct Solar
a duration for the breathing activity in minutes. Tactical device and view it on paired Garmin devices.
NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
Wrist-based Heart Rate 1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
Wearing the Device 2 Select Heart Rate Options > Broadcast Heart Rate.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The Instinct Solar Tactical device starts broadcasting your
NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more heart rate data, and appears.
accurate heart rate readings, the device should not move NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while
while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you broadcasting heart rate data from the heart rate widget.
should remain motionless. 3 Pair your Instinct Solar Tactical device with your Garmin
ANT+ compatible device.
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NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

compatible device. See your owner's manual.
TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, press any
button, and select Yes.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity
You can set up your Instinct Solar Tactical device to broadcast
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the your heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity.
device. For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge
device while cycling, or to a VIRB action camera during an
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• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 15 for more
information about wrist-based heart rate. activity.
• See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page 16 for more NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.
information about the pulse oximeter sensor. 1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com 2 Select Heart Rate Options > Broadcast During Activity.
/ataccuracy. 3 Begin an activity (Starting an Activity, page 2).
• For more information about device wear and care, go to The Instinct Solar Tactical device starts broadcasting your
www.garmin.com/fitandcare. heart rate data in the background.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data NOTE: There is no indication that the device is broadcasting
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try your heart rate data during an activity.
these tips. 4 Pair your Instinct Solar Tactical device with your Garmin
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device. ANT+ compatible device.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin
the device. compatible device. See your owner's manual.
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, stop the
device. activity (Stopping an Activity, page 3).
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
be snug but comfortable.
• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity. CAUTION
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds or
before starting your activity. drops below a certain number of beats per minute, as selected
by the user, after a period of inactivity. This feature does not
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notify you of any potential heart condition and is not intended to
treat or diagnose any medical condition or disease. Always defer
to your health care provider for any heart-related issues.
You can set the heart rate threshold value.
2 Select Heart Rate Options > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts.
3 Select High Alert or Low Alert.
4 Set the heart rate threshold value.
Each time your heart rate exceeds or drops below the threshold Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
value, a message appears and the device vibrates. • Your Body Battery level updates when you sync your device
with your Garmin Connect account.
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor
The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The • For more accurate results, wear the device while sleeping.
device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor • Rest and good sleep charge your Body Battery.
unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the device. • Strenuous activity, high stress, and poor sleep can cause
NOTE: Disabling the wrist-based heart rate monitor also your Body Battery to drain.
disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. You can • Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no
perform a manual reading from the pulse oximeter widget. impact on your Body Battery.
2 Select Heart Rate Options > Status > Off.
Pulse Oximeter
Body Battery ™ The Instinct Solar device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to
Your device analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, gauge the saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your
sleep quality, and activity data to determine your overall Body oxygen saturation can help you determine how your body is
Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your adapting to exercise and stress. Your device gauges your blood
amount of available reserve energy. The Body Battery level oxygen level by shining light into the skin and checking how
range is from 0 to 100, where 0 to 25 is low reserve energy, 26 much light is absorbed. This is referred to as SpO2.
to 50 is medium reserve energy, 51 to 75 is high reserve energy, On the device, your pulse oximeter readings appear as an SpO2
and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy. percentage. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view
You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including
view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends, trends over multiple days (Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep
and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, Tracking, page 16). For more information on pulse oximeter
page 16). accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Viewing the Body Battery Widget Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

The Body Battery widget displays your current Body Battery You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the
level and a graph of your Body Battery level for the last several pulse oximeter widget. The widget displays your most recent
hours. blood oxygen saturation percentage.
1 Press UP or DOWN to view the Body Battery widget. 1 While you are sitting or inactive, press UP or DOWN to view
NOTE: You may need to add the widget to your widget loop the pulse oximeter widget.
(Customizing the Widget Loop, page 17). 2 Wait until the device begins the pulse oximeter reading.
3 Remain motionless for up to 30 seconds.
NOTE: If you are too active for the watch to get a pulse
oximeter reading, a message appears instead of a
percentage. You can check again after several minutes of
inactivity. For best results, hold the arm wearing the device at
heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen
saturation.
Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking

2 Press GPS to view a combined graph of your Body Battery You can set your device to continuously measure your blood
and stress levels. oxygen saturation while you sleep.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low
sleep-time SpO2 readings.
1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold MENU.
2 Select Sleep Pulse Ox > On.
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can
try these tips.
• Remain motionless while the device reads your blood oxygen
3 Press DOWN to see your Body Battery data since midnight. saturation.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should
be snug but comfortable.
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• Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the Stress: Displays your current stress level and a graph of your
device reads your blood oxygen saturation. stress level. You can do a breathing activity to help you relax.
• Use a silicone band. Sunrise and sunset: Displays sunrise, sunset, and civil twilight
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device. times.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a
the device. VIRB device paired with your Instinct device.
• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the device. Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather
forecast.
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.
Xero device: Displays laser location information when you
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have a compatible Xero device paired with your Instinct

Customizing Your Device device.
Customizing the Widget Loop
Widgets You can change the order of widgets in the widget loop, remove
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a- widgets, and add new widgets.
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
connection to a compatible smartphone.
2 Select Settings > Widgets.
Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to
the widget loop manually (Customizing the Widget Loop, 3 Select a widget.
page 17). 4 Select an option:
ABC: Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass • Select Reorder to change the location of the widget in the
information. widget loop.
Alternate time zones: Displays the current time of day in • Select Remove to remove the widget from the widget
additional time zones. loop.
Body Battery: With all day wear, displays your current Body 5 Select Add Widgets.
Battery level and a graph of your level for the last several 6 Select a widget.
hours.
The widget is added to the widget loop.
Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone
calendar. inReach Remote
Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day. The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach
Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when device using your Instinct device. Go to buy.garmin.com to
you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your purchase an inReach device.
Instinct device. Using the inReach Remote
Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add
toward your goal. the inReach widget to the widget loop (Customizing the Widget
Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute Loop, page 17).
(bpm) and a graph of your average resting heart rate (RHR). 1 Turn on the inReach device.
Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in 2 On your Instinct watch, press UP or DOWN from the watch
moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes face to view the inReach widget.
goal, and progress toward your goal. 3 Press GPS to search for your inReach device.
inReach controls: Allows you to send messages on your
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paired inReach device.
5 Press GPS, and select an option:
Last activity: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded
activity, such as your last run, last ride, or last swim. • To send an SOS message, select Initiate SOS.
Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real
sport. emergency situation.
Moon Phase: Displays the moonrise and moonset times, along • To send a text message, select Messages > New
with the moon phase, based on your GPS position. Message, select the message contacts, and enter the
message text or select a quick text option.
Music controls: Provides music player controls for your
smartphone. • To send a preset message, select Send Preset, and
select a message from the list.
My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The
metrics include timed activities, intensity minutes, floors • To view the timer and distance traveled during an activity,
climbed, steps, calories burned, and more. select Tracking.
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network VIRB Remote
updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
settings. action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB
Pulse oximeter: Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter to purchase a VIRB action camera.
reading. Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
Sensor information: Displays information from an internal Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
sensor or a connected wireless sensor. the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Solar intensity: Displays a graph of the intensity of solar input Owner's Manual for more information.
for the last 6 hours. 1 Turn on your VIRB camera.
Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for 2 Pair your VIRB camera with your Instinct watch (Pairing Your
previous days. Wireless Sensors, page 23).
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The VIRB widget is automatically added to the widget loop. Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature (Auto Lap,
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3 Press UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the VIRB page 19).
widget. Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you
4 If necessary, wait while your watch connects to your camera. stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed
(Enabling Auto Pause , page 19).
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5 Select an option:
Auto Rest: Enables the device to automatically detect when you
• To record video, select Start Recording. are resting during a pool swim and create a rest interval
The video counter appears on the Instinct screen. (Auto Rest, page 5).
• To take a photo while recording video, press DOWN. Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically
• To stop recording video, press GPS. using the built-in accelerometer.
• To take a photo, select Take Photo. Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data
screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto
• To take multiple photos in burst mode, select Take Burst.
Scroll, page 20).
• To send the camera to sleep mode, select Sleep Camera.
Background Color: Sets the background color of each activity
• To wake the camera from sleep mode, select Wake to black or white.
Camera.
Countdown Start: Enables a countdown timer for pool
• To change video and photo settings, select Settings. swimming intervals.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series Screens, page 18).
Owner's Manual for more information. GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using the GPS +
1 Turn on your VIRB camera. GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO options provides increased
performance in challenging environments and faster position
2 Pair your VIRB camera with your Instinct watch (Pairing Your
acquisition. Using the GPS and another satellite together can
Wireless Sensors, page 23).
reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only.
When the camera is paired, a VIRB data screen is Using the UltraTrac option records track points and sensor
automatically added to activities. data less frequently (UltraTrac, page 20).
3 During an activity, press UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data Lap Key: Enables you to record a lap, set, or a rest during the
screen. activity (Turning On and Off the Lap Key, page 20).
4 If necessary, wait while your watch connects to your camera. Metronome: Plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you
5 Hold MENU. improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or
6 Select VIRB Remote. more consistent cadence (Using the Metronome, page 4).
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
7 Select an option:
• To control the camera using the activity timer, select Power Mode: Sets the default power mode for the activity.
Settings > Recording Mode > Timer Start/Stop. Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout options for
NOTE: Video recording automatically starts and stops the activity (Power Save Timeout Settings, page 20).
when you start and stop an activity. Rename: Sets the activity name.
• To control the camera using the menu options, select Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.
Settings > Recording Mode > Manual. Stroke Detect.: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.
• To manually record video, select Start Recording.
Customizing the Data Screens
The video counter appears on the Instinct screen. You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data
• To take a photo while recording video, press DOWN. screens for each activity.
• To manually stop recording video, press GPS. 1 Hold MENU.
• To take multiple photos in burst mode, select Take Burst. 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
• To send the camera to sleep mode, select Sleep Camera. 3 Select the activity to customize.
• To wake the camera from sleep mode, select Wake 4 Select the activity settings.
Camera.
5 Select Data Screens.
Activities and App Settings 6 Select a data screen to customize.
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity 7 Select an option:
app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data • Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the
pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings data screen.
are available for all activity types. • Select a field to change the data that appears in the field.
Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select an • Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen
activity, and select the activity settings. in the loop.
3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your • Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.
elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.
8 If necessary, select Add to add a data screen to the loop.
3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change
and your horizontal movement over ground (3D Speed and You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the
Distance, page 20). predefined data screens.
Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity. Adding a Map to an Activity
Auto Climb: Enables the device to detect elevation changes You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity.
automatically using the built-in altimeter. 1 Hold MENU.
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2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time
3 Select the activity to customize. you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a message appears
each time you exceed or drop below the specified range
4 Select the activity settings. (minimum and maximum values).
5 Select Data Screens > Add > Map.
Auto Lap
Alerts
Marking Laps by Distance
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train
You can use Auto Lap to mark a lap at a specific distance
toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your
automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your
environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts
performance over different parts of an activity (for example,
are available only for specific activities. There are three types of
every 1 mile or 5 kilometers).
alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.
Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a
1 Hold MENU.
specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
you when you reach a specified elevation. 3 Select an activity.
Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
above or below a specified range of values. For example, you
can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below
60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm. 5 Select Auto Lap.
Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the 6 Select an option:
device records a specified value or interval. For example, you • Select Auto Lap to turn Auto Lap on or off.
can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes. • Select Auto Distance to adjust the distance between
Alert Name Alert Type Description laps.
Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays
cadence values. the time for that lap. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible
Calories Event, You can set the number of calories. tones are turned on (System Settings, page 22).
recurring
If necessary, you can customize the data pages to display
Custom Event, You can select an existing message or additional lap data (Customizing the Data Screens, page 18).
recurring create a custom message and select an
alert type. Customizing the Lap Alert Message
You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap
Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval.
alert message.
Elevation Range You can set minimum and maximum
elevation values. 1 Hold MENU.
Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum heart 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
rate values or select zone changes. See 3 Select an activity.
About Heart Rate Zones, page 6 and
Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 7. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace 4 Select the activity settings.
values. 5 Select Auto Lap > Lap Alert.
Proximity Event You can set a radius from a saved 6 Select a data field to change it.
location.
Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at
7 Select Preview (optional).
regular intervals. Enabling Auto Pause ®
Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer
speed values. automatically when you stop moving. This feature is helpful if
Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must
minute. stop.
Time Event, You can set a time interval. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or
recurring paused.
1 Hold MENU.
Setting an Alert
1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity.
3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings.
4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Auto Pause.
5 Select Alerts. 6 Select an option:
6 Select an option: • To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving,
select When Stopped.
• Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity.
• To pause the timer automatically when your pace or
• Select the alert name to edit an existing alert. speed drops below a specified level, select Custom.
7 If necessary, select the type of alert.
Enabling Auto Climb
8 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes
enter a custom value for the alert.
automatically. You can use it during activities such as climbing,
9 If necessary, turn on the alert. hiking, running, or biking.
1 Hold MENU.

2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. • Select GPS + GALILEO (European Union satellite
3 Select an activity. system) for more accurate position information in
situations with poor sky visibility.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
• Select UltraTrac to record track points and sensor data
4 Select the activity settings. less frequently (UltraTrac, page 20).
5 Select Auto Climb > Status > On. NOTE: Using GPS and another satellite together can reduce
6 Select an option: battery life more quickly than using GPS only (GPS and
• Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears Other Satellite Systems, page 20).
while running. GPS and Other Satellite Systems
• Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen Using GPS and another satellite system together offers
appears while climbing. increased performance in challenging environments and faster
• Select Invert Colors to reverse the display colors when position acquisition than using GPS only. However, using
changing modes. multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using
GPS only.
• Select Vertical Speed to set the rate of ascent over time.
Your device can use these Global Navigation Satellite Systems
• Select Mode Switch to set how quickly the device (GNSS).
changes modes.
GPS: A satellite constellation built by the United States.
3D Speed and Distance
UltraTrac
You can set 3D speed and distance to calculate your speed or
The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that records track points
distance using both your elevation change and your horizontal
and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature
movement over ground. You can use it during activities such as
increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded
skiing, climbing, navigating, hiking, running, or biking.
activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities that
Turning On and Off the Lap Key demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data
You can turn on the Lap Key setting to record a lap or a rest updates are less important.
during an activity using BACK. You can turn off the Lap Key Power Save Timeout Settings
setting to avoid recording laps due to accidental key presses
The timeout settings affect how long your device stays in
during an activity.
training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to
1 Hold MENU. start. Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. an activity, and select the activity settings. Select Power Save
Timeout to adjust the timeout settings for the activity.
Normal: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5
minutes of inactivity.
5 Select Lap Key. Extended: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after
The lap key status changes to On or Off based on the current 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in
setting. shorter battery life between charges.
Using Auto Scroll
You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the Customizing Your Activity List
activity data screens automatically while the timer is running. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. 3 Select an option:
3 Select an activity. • Select an activity to customize the settings, set the activity
as a favorite, change the order of appearance, and more.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
• Select Add to add more activities or create custom
4 Select the activity settings. activities.
5 Select Auto Scroll.
6 Select a display speed. Removing an Activity or App
Changing the GPS Setting 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
/aboutGPS. 3 Select an activity.
1 Hold MENU. 4 Select an option:
2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. • To remove an activity from your list of favorites, select
3 Select the activity to customize. Remove from Favorites.
4 Select the activity settings. • To delete the activity from the apps list, select Remove.
5 Select GPS.
Customizing the Controls Menu
6 Select an option: You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut
• Select Off to disable GPS for the activity. menu options in the controls menu (Viewing the Controls Menu,
• Select Normal (GPS Only) to enable the GPS satellite page 1).
system. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
• Select GPS + GLONASS (Russian satellite system) for 2 Select Settings > Controls.
more accurate position information in situations with poor
sky visibility. 3 Select a shortcut to customize.

4 Select an option: • To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select
• Select Reorder to change the location of the shortcut in Grid.
the controls menu. • To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User,
• Select Remove to remove the shortcut from the controls enter the magnetic variance, and select Done.
menu. Altimeter Settings
5 If necessary, select Add New to add an additional shortcut to Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >
the controls menu. Altimeter.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor.
Customizing the Watch Face Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you
You can customize the watch face information and appearance. turn on GPS tracking.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU. Elevation: Sets the units of measure for elevation.
2 Select Watch Face.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
3 Press UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options. Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
4 Press GPS. device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by
5 Select an option: default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if
you know the correct elevation.
• To activate the watch face, select Apply.
1 Hold MENU.
• To customize the data that appears on the watch face,
select Customize, press UP or DOWN to preview the 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.
options, and press GPS. 3 Select an option:
• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point,
Sensors Settings select Auto Cal., and select an option.
Compass Settings • To enter the current elevation manually, select Calibrate >
Yes.
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >
Compass. • To enter the current elevation from the digital elevation
model, select Calibrate > Use DEM.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor
(Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 21). NOTE: Some devices require a phone connection to use
DEM for calibration.
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to
degrees or milliradians. • To enter the current elevation from your GPS starting
point, select Calibrate > Use GPS.
North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the
North Reference, page 21). Barometer Settings
Mode: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data only Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >
(On), a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor data when Barometer.
moving (Auto), or GPS data only (Off). Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the barometer
Calibrating the Compass Manually sensor.
Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer widget.
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic triggers a storm alert.
fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines. Watch Mode: Sets the sensor used in watch mode. The Auto
option uses both the altimeter and barometer according to
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the your movement. You can use the Altimeter option when your
device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience activity involves changes in altitude, or the Barometer option
irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long when your activity does not involve changes in altitude.
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can Pressure: Sets how the device displays pressure data.
manually calibrate the compass.
1 Hold MENU. Calibrating the Barometer
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass > device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by
Calibrate > Start. default. You can manually calibrate the barometer if you know
3 Follow the on-screen instructions. the correct elevation or the correct sea level pressure.
TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a 1 Hold MENU.
message appears.
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Barometer >
Setting the North Reference Calibrate.
You can set the directional reference used in calculating 3 Select an option:
heading information. • To enter the current elevation or sea level pressure, select
1 Hold MENU. Yes.
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass > • To calibrate automatically from the digital elevation model,
North Ref.. select Use DEM.
3 Select an option: NOTE: Some devices require a phone connection to use
• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select DEM for calibration.
True. • To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point,
• To set the magnetic declination for your location select Use GPS.
automatically, select Magnetic.

Xero Laser Location Settings Power Modes: Allows you to customize system settings, activity
Before you can customize laser location settings, you must pair settings, and GPS settings to extend battery life during an
a compatible Xero device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, activity (Customizing Power Modes, page 22).
page 23).
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature
Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > XERO The battery saver feature allows you to quickly adjust system
Laser Locations > Laser Locations. settings to extend battery life in watch mode.
During Activity: Enables the display of laser location You can turn on the battery saver feature from the controls
information from a compatible, paired Xero device during an menu (Viewing the Controls Menu, page 1).
activity.
1 Hold MENU.
Share Mode: Allows you to share laser location information
publicly or broadcast it privately. 2 Select Settings > Power Manager > Battery Saver.
3 Select Status to turn on the battery saver feature.
Map Settings 4 Select Edit, and select an option:
You can customize how the map appears in the map app and • Select Watch Face to enable a low-power watch face that
data screens. updates once per minute.
From the watch face, hold MENU, and select Settings > Map. • Select Phone to disconnect your paired phone.
Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up • Select Activity Tracking to turn off all-day activity
option shows north at the top of the screen. The Track Up tracking, including steps, floors climbed, intensity minutes,
option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the sleep tracking, and Move IQ events.
screen.
• Select Wrist Heart Rate to turn off the wrist heart rate
User Locations: Shows or hides saved locations on the map. monitor.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal • Select Backlight to disable the automatic backlight.
use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out
The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each
manually.
setting change.
Navigation Settings 5 Select During Sleep to enable the battery saver feature
during your normal sleep hours.
You can customize the map features and appearance when
navigating to a destination. TIP: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings
on your Garmin Connect account.
Customizing Map Features 6 Select Low Battery Alert to receive an alert when the battery
1 Hold MENU. is low.
2 Select Settings > Navigation > Data Screens. Customizing Power Modes
3 Select an option: Your device comes preloaded with several power modes,
• Select Map to turn on or off the map. allowing you to quickly adjust system settings, activity settings,
• Select Elevation Plot to turn on or off the elevation plot. and GPS settings to extend battery life during an activity. You
can customize existing power modes and create new custom
• Select a screen to add, remove, or customize. power modes.
Heading Settings 1 Hold MENU.
You can set the behavior of the pointer that appears when 2 Select Settings > Power Manager > Power Modes.
navigating.
3 Select an option:
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Navigation > Type.
• Select a power mode to customize.
Bearing: Points in the direction of your destination.
• Select Add to create a custom power mode.
Course: Shows your relationship to the course line leading to
the destination. 4 If necessary, enter a custom name.
5 Select an option to customize specific power mode settings.
Setting Navigation Alerts
For example, you can change the GPS setting or disconnect
You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination. your paired phone.
1 Hold MENU. The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each
2 Select Settings > Navigation > Alerts. setting change.
3 Select an option: 6 If necessary, select Done to save and use the custom power
• To set an alert for a specified distance from your final mode.
destination, select Final Distance. Restoring a Power Mode
• To set an alert for the estimated time remaining until you You can reset a preloaded power mode to the factory default
reach your final destination, select Final ETE. settings.
• To set an alert when you stray from the course, select Off 1 Hold MENU.
Course.
2 Select Settings > Power Manager > Power Modes.
4 If necessary, select Status to turn on the alert.
3 Select a preloaded power mode.
5 If necessary, enter a distance or time value, and select .
4 Select Restore > Yes.
Power Manager Settings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Power Manager.
System Settings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > System.
Battery Saver: Allows you to customize system settings to
extend battery life in watch mode (Customizing the Battery Language: Sets the language displayed on the device.
Saver Feature, page 22). Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page 23).

Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings (Changing the NOTE: If you enable night vision mode, you cannot adjust
Backlight Settings, page 23). the brightness level.
Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and Customizing the Hot Keys
vibrations.
You can customize the hold function of individual keys and
Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode. Use the combinations of keys.
During Sleep option to turn on do not disturb mode
automatically during your normal sleep hours. You can set
your normal sleep hours on your Garmin Connect account. 2 Select Settings > System > Hot Keys.
Hot Keys: Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys 3 Select a key or combination of keys to customize.
(Customizing the Hot Keys, page 23). 4 Select a function.
Auto Lock: Allows you to lock the keys automatically to prevent
accidental key presses. Use the During Activity option to lock Changing the Units of Measure
the keys during a timed activity. Use the Not During Activity You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and
option to lock the keys when you are not recording a timed speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
activity. 1 From the watch face. hold MENU.
Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing 2 Select Settings > System > Units.
the Units of Measure, page 23). 3 Select a measurement type.
Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and 4 Select a unit of measure.
speed shown during activities, the start of the week, and
geographical position format and datum options.
Viewing Device Information
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The
You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software
Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity
version, regulatory information, and license agreement.
recordings. The Every Second recording option provides
more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
activities that last for longer periods of time. 2 Select Settings > About.
USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or
Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance
Information
Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting All The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label
Default Settings, page 26). may provide regulatory information, such as identification
Software Update: Allows you to install software updates numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings,
downloaded using Garmin Express. as well as applicable product and licensing information.
Time Settings 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
Hold MENU, and select Settings > System > Time. 2 Select Settings > About.
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour, 24-
hour, or military format.
Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option
Wireless Sensors
sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth
Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual sensors. For more information about compatibility and
option. purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com.
Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and
sunset alerts that sound a specific number of minutes or
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs. The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device
using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the device
Sync With GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the
when you change time zones, and to update for daylight sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is
saving time. active and within range.
Changing the Backlight Settings 1 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate
1 From the watch face, hold MENU. monitor.
2 Select Settings > System > Backlight. The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until
you put it on.
3 Select Night Vision to reduce the backlight intensity for
compatibility with night vision goggles (optional). 2 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
4 Select an option: NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors
while pairing.
• Select During Activity.
• Select Not During Activity. 3 Hold MENU.
5 Select an option: 4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
• Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses. 5 Select an option:
• Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts. • Select Search All.
• Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and • Select your sensor type.
turning your arm to look at your wrist. After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status
• Select Timeout to set the length of time before the changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears
backlight turns off. in the data screen loop or a custom data field.
• Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the
backlight.
Wireless Sensors 23
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence • Select Always to use your foot pod data regardless of the
GPS setting.
Sensor
You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to
send data to your device.
tempe™
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can
• Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed
Sensors, page 23). to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of
• Set your wheel size (Wheel Size and Circumference, accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your
page 29). device to display temperature data from the tempe.
• Go for a ride (Starting an Activity, page 2).
Foot Pod Device Information

Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the
foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when Specifications
you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart Battery life Up to 24 days in smartwatch mode
rate monitor).
Water rating 10 ATM1
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to Operating and storage From -20º to 60ºC (from -4º to 140ºF)
conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message temperature range
appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life
USB charging temperature From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
remain. range
Improving Foot Pod Calibration Solar charging temperature From 0º to 60ºC (from 32º to 140ºF)
Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS range
signals and pair your device with the foot pod (Pairing Your Wireless frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz @ 0 dBm nominal
The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the Battery Life Information
accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your
using GPS. device, such as activity tracking, wrist-based heart rate,
1 Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky. smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected
sensors (Maximizing the Battery Life, page 26).
2 Start a running activity.
Battery Life Battery Life With Solar Mode
3 Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.
Up to 24 days Up to 24 days plus 30 days2 Smartwatch mode with
4 Stop your activity, and save it. activity tracking and 24/7
Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value wrist-based heart rate
changes, if necessary. You should not need to calibrate the monitoring
foot pod again unless your running style changes. Up to 30 hours Up to 30 hours plus 8 GPS mode with wrist-
hours3 based heart rate
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually Up to 70 hours Up to 70 hours plus 75 Max. battery GPS mode
Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device hours3
with the foot pod sensor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, Up to 28 days Up to 28 days plus 40 days2 Expedition GPS mode
page 23).
Up to 56 days Up to 56 days plus Battery saver watch
Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration unlimited2 mode
factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin
product, you may know your calibration factor.
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, ®
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories. Windows NT , and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
® ®
3 Select your foot pod.

Disconnecting the USB Cable
4 Select Cal. Factor > Set Value.
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
5 Adjust the calibration factor: drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low. your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high. your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary
to safely disconnect the device.
Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance 1 Complete an action:
Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance, you • For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing Your Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File >
®
You can set your device to calculate speed and distance using Eject.
your foot pod data instead of GPS data.
2 Disconnect the cable from your computer.
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.
3 Select your foot pod.
4 Select Speed or Distance.
5 Select an option: 1 The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. For more
information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
• Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off, 2 All-day wear with 3 hr./day outside in 50,000 lux conditions.
usually indoors. 3 With use in 50,000 lux conditions.
24 Device Information
Deleting Files
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your
device memory contains important system files that should not
be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a file.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple computer, you must empty
the Trash folder to completely remove the files.
Device Maintenance 3 Select an option:

• To install Instinct bands, align one side of the new band
Device Care with the holes on the device, push in the exposed watch
pin, and press the band into place.
NOTICE
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can
damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to
chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other
harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can
damage the case.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can
degrade the life of the product.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The watch pin
damage. should align with the holes on the device.
Cleaning the Device • To install QuickFit 22 bands, remove the watch pin from
the Instinct band, replace the watch pin on the device, and
NOTICE press the new band into place.
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild
detergent solution.
2 Wipe it dry.
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.
Changing the Bands

You can replace the bands with new Instinct bands or
compatible QuickFit 22 bands.
®
1 Use a paper clip to push in the watch pin.
NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should

close over the watch pin.
4 Repeat the steps to change the other band.
Troubleshooting
My device is in the wrong language
You can change the device language selection if you have
accidently selected the wrong language on the device.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and press GPS.
2 Remove the band from the watch.
Device Maintenance 25
3 Scroll down to the second to last item in the list, and press Acquiring Satellite Signals
GPS. The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
4 Press GPS. signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
5 Select your language. GPS position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com
Is my smartphone compatible with my /aboutGPS.
device? 1 Go outdoors to an open area.
The Instinct Solar Tactical device is compatible with The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
smartphones using Bluetooth technology. 2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information. It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
My phone will not connect to the device Improving GPS Satellite Reception
If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
tips. ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
• Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them and the Garmin Express application.
back on again. ◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your
• Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone. Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
• Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version. While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
• Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the locate satellite signals.
Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing
process. • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• If you bought a new smartphone, remove your device from
the Garmin Connect app on the smartphone you intend to • Remain stationary for a few minutes.
stop using.
• Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device. The temperature reading is not accurate
Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the
• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect app, select internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate
or , and select Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your
pairing mode. wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.
• From the watch face, hold MENU, and select Settings > You can also use an optional tempe external temperature
Phone > Pair Phone. sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while
wearing the watch.
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my
watch? Maximizing the Battery Life
The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.
time you connect a sensor to your Garmin device, you must pair • Change the power mode during an activity (Power Modes,
the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device page 2).
connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity
and the sensor is active and within range. • Turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu
(Viewing the Controls Menu, page 1).
1 Hold MENU.
• Reduce the backlight timeout (Changing the Backlight
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. Settings, page 23).
3 Select an option: • Reduce the backlight brightness.
• Select Search All. • Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac,
• Select your sensor type. page 20).
You can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the • Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using
Data Screens, page 18). connected features (Connected Features, page 13).
• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use
Restarting Your Device the resume later option (Stopping an Activity, page 3).
1 Hold CTRL until the device turns off. • Turn off activity tracking (Turning Off Activity Tracking,
2 Hold CTRL to turn on the device. page 8).
• Use a watch face that is not updated every second.
Resetting All Default Settings For example, use a watch face without a second hand
You can reset all of the device settings to the factory default (Customizing the Watch Face, page 21).
values. • Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays
1 Hold MENU. (Managing Notifications, page 13).
2 Select Settings > System > Reset. • Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices
3 Select an option: (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices, page 15).
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default • Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the
values and delete all user-entered information and activity Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor, page 16).
history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings. NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned.
values and save all user-entered information and activity • Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings.
history, select Reset Default Settings.
26 Troubleshooting
Activity Tracking Appendix
For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to
garmin.com/ataccuracy. Data Fields
My daily step count does not appear %HRR: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight. rate minus resting heart rate).
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device 24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last
to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically. 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last
My step count does not seem accurate 24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these Ambient Press.: The uncalibrated ambient pressure.
tips.
Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.
• Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.
Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity.
• Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or
lawn mower. Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity.
Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus
• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology,
hands or arms only. page 5). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to
NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, calculate your swolf score.
such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve
hands, as steps. (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current
The step counts on my device and my Garmin activity.
Connect account don't match Avg. Ascent: The average vertical distance of ascent since the
The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when last reset.
you sync your device. Avg. Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current
1 Select an option: activity.
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect application Avg. Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current
(Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 14). activity.
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app Avg. Descent: The average vertical distance of descent since
(Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 14). the last reset.
2 Wait while the device syncs your data. Avg. Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity.
Syncing can take several minutes. Avg. Moving Speed: The average speed when moving for the
current activity.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin
Connect application does not sync your data or update your Avg. Nautical Speed: The average speed in knots for the
step count. current activity.
Avg. Overall Speed: The average speed for the current activity,
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate including both moving and stopped speeds.
Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation
changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m Avg. Speed: The average speed for the current activity.
(10 ft.). Avg. Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing during the current activity.
stairs. Avg. Strk Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per
• In windy environments, cover the device with your sleeve or minute (spm) during the current activity.
jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings. Avg. Strk Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes
per minute (spm) during the current activity.
My intensity minutes are flashing
Avg Dist Per Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled
When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward per stroke during the current activity.
your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.
Avg Dist Per Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled
Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or per stroke during the current activity.
vigorous intensity level.
Avg HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart
rate for the current activity.
Getting More Information
You can find more information about this product on the Garmin Baro. Pressure: The calibrated current pressure.
website. Battery Level: The remaining battery power.
• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, Bearing: The direction from your current location to a
and software updates. destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm.
information about optional accessories and replacement Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for
parts. this data to appear.
• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy for information about Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left).
feature accuracy. Calories: The amount of total calories burned.
This is not a medical device. Compass Hdg.: The direction you are moving based on the
compass.
Course: The direction from your starting location to a
destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route.
You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Appendix 27
Dest. Wpt: The last point on the route to the destination. You Int. Max. HR: The maximum heart rate for the current swim
must be navigating for this data to appear. interval.
Dist. Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The distance traveled per Int. Pace: The average pace for the current interval.
stroke. Int. Swolf: The average swolf score for the current interval.
Dist. Remaining: The remaining distance to the final Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. the current interval.
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.
Distance To Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint Int Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length
on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear. during the current interval.
Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start Int Strk Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm)
the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5 during the current interval.
minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your
elapsed time is 35 minutes. Int Strk Type: The current stroke type for the interval.
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below L. Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart
sea level. rate for the last completed lap.
Estimated Total Distance: The estimated distance from the L. Lap Stk. Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes
start to the final destination. You must be navigating for this per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.
data to appear. L. Lap Stk. Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of
ETA: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.
destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You L. Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the
must be navigating for this data to appear. last completed lap.
ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the L. Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for
next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the the last completed lap.
waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear. L. Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed lap.
ETE: The estimated time remaining until you reach the final L. Len. Stk. Rate: The average number strokes per minute
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. (spm) during the last completed pool length.
Floors Climbed: The total number of floors climbed up for the L. Len. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last
day. completed pool length.
Floors Descended: The total number of floors climbed down for L. Len. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last
the day. completed pool length.
Floors per Minute: The number of floors climbed up per minute. Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve
Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current
change in vertical distance. lap.
Glide Ratio Dest.: The glide ratio required to descend from your Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap.
current position to the destination elevation. You must be Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current
navigating for this data to appear. lap.
GPS: The strength of the GPS satellite signal. Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current
GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS. lap.
GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS. Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). lap.
For example, if for every 3 m (10 ft.) you climb you travel Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.
60 m (200 ft.), the grade is 5%. Lap Dist Per Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled per
Heading: The direction you are moving. stroke during the current lap.
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your Lap Dist Per Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor. per stroke during the current lap.
HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate. Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.
HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart
default zones are based on your user profile and maximum rate for the current lap.
heart rate (220 minus your age). Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.
Int. Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current
Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.
swim interval.
Lap Strk Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per
Int. Avg. %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart
minute (spm) during the current lap.
rate for the current swim interval.
Lap Strk Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes
Int. Avg. HR: The average heart rate for the current swim
per minute (spm) during the current lap.
interval.
Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the
Int. Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.
current lap.
Int. Max. %HRR: The maximum percentage of heart rate
Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the
reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the
current lap.
current swim interval.
Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the current lap.
Int. Max. %Max.: The maximum percentage of maximum heart
rate for the current swim interval. Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
28 Appendix
Last Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the current
(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the last activity.
completed lap. Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the
Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last current activity.
completed lap. Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Last Lap Cad.: Cycling. The average cadence for the last Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
completed lap.
Swim Time: The swimming time for the current activity, not
Last Lap Cad.: Running. The average cadence for the last including rest time.
completed lap.
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body
Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last temperature affects the temperature sensor. You can pair a
completed lap. tempe sensor with your device to provide a consistent source
Last Lap Dist.: The distance traveled for the last completed lap. of accurate temperature data.
Last Lap HR: The average heart rate for the last completed lap. Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate zone.
Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap. Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap. and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap. Timer: The current time of the countdown timer.
Last Len. Pace: The average pace for your last completed pool Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach
length. the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for
this data to appear.
Last Len. Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed pool
length. Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended since the
last reset.
Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the
current activity. Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since
the last reset.
L Lap Dist P Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled per
stroke during the last completed lap. V Dist to Dest: The elevation distance between your current
position and the final destination. You must be navigating for
L Lap Dist P Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled this data to appear.
per stroke during the last completed lap.
Vert. Spd.: The rate of ascent or descent over time.
Max. Ascent: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or
meters per minute since the last reset. Vert Spd to Tgt: The rate of ascent or descent to a
predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data
Max. Descent: The maximum rate of descent in meters per to appear.
minute or feet per minute since the last reset.
VMG: The speed at which you are closing on a destination along
Max. Elevation: The highest elevation reached since the last a route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
reset.
Max. Nautical Speed: The maximum speed in knots for the Wheel Size and Circumference
current activity.
Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If
Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity. necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in
Min. Elevation: The lowest elevation reached since the last the speed sensor settings.
reset. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a
Moving Time: The total time moving for the current activity. comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of
Nautical Dist: The distance traveled in nautical meters or your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the
nautical feet. internet.
Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots. Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
20 × 1.75 1515
Next Waypoint: The next point on the route. You must be
navigating for this data to appear. 20 × 1-3/8 1615
Off Course: The distance to the left or right by which you have 22 × 1-3/8 1770
strayed from the original path of travel. You must be 22 × 1-1/2 1785
navigating for this data to appear. 24 × 1 1753
Pace: The current pace. 24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785
Repeat On: The timer for the last interval plus the current rest 24 × 1-1/8 1795
(pool swimming). 24 × 1.75 1890
Reps: During a strength training activity, the number of 24 × 1-1/4 1905
repetitions in a workout set. 24 × 2.00 1925
Rest Timer: The timer for the current rest (pool swimming). 24 × 2.125 1965
Set Timer: During a strength training activity, the amount of time 26 × 7/8 1920
spent in the current workout set.
26 × 1-1.0 1913
Speed: The current rate of travel. 26 × 1 1952
Stopped Time: The total time stopped for the current activity. 26 × 1.25 1953
Stroke Rate: Swimming. The number of strokes per minute 26 × 1-1/8 1970
(spm).
26 × 1.40 2005
Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The number of strokes per minute 26 × 1.50 2010
(spm).
26 × 1.75 2023
26 × 1.95 2050
Appendix 29
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm)
26 × 2.00 2055
26 × 1-3/8 2068
26 × 2.10 2068
26 × 2.125 2070
26 × 2.35 2083
26 × 1-1/2 2100
26 × 3.00 2170
27 × 1 2145
27 × 1-1/8 2155
27 × 1-1/4 2161
27 × 1-3/8 2169
29 x 2.1 2288
29 x 2.2 2298
29 x 2.3 2326
650 x 20C 1938
650 x 23C 1944
650 × 35A 2090
650 × 38B 2105
650 × 38A 2125
700 × 18C 2070
700 × 19C 2080
700 × 20C 2086
700 × 23C 2096
700 × 25C 2105
700C Tubular 2130
700 × 28C 2136
700 × 30C 2146
700 × 32C 2155
700 × 35C 2168
700 × 38C 2180
700 × 40C 2200
700 × 44C 2235
700 × 45C 2242
700 × 47C 2268
Symbol Definitions
These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.
WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is
attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive
2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).
It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this product and to
promote reuse and recycling.
30 Appendix
Index F
favorites 20
profiles 2
user 6
foot pod 24 pulse oximeter 8, 15, 16
A
accessories 23, 26, 27 G R
activities 2–4, 18, 20 Galileo 20 racing 9
custom 3, 11, 20 Garmin Connect 1, 8, 11, 13, 14 resetting the device 22, 26
favorites 3 storing data 14 routes 11
saving 3 Garmin Express 2
starting 2 updating software 2 S
activity tracking 7, 8 GLONASS 20, 22 satellite signals 20, 26
alarms 10, 19 goals 9 saving activities 3
alerts 8, 10, 19, 22 GPS 20, 22 screen 23
heart rate 15 settings 20 settings 1, 8, 16–18, 20–23, 26
altimeter 11, 12, 21 signal 26 shortcuts 1, 20
calibrating 21 Sight 'N Go 12
ANT+ sensors 23 H skiing
applications 14 heart rate 5, 14, 15 alpine 4
smartphone 1 alerts 15, 19 snowboarding 4
area calculation 12 monitor 15, 16 sleep mode 7
auto climb 19 pairing sensors 15 smartphone 14, 17, 26
Auto Lap 19 zones 6, 7, 13 applications 13
Auto Pause 19 history 12, 13 pairing 1, 26
auto rest 5 deleting 13 snowboarding 4
auto scroll 20 sending to computer 14 software
hunter 4 license 23
B updating 2, 14
backlight 1, 23 I version 23
bands 25 indoor training 3 specifications 24
barometer 11, 12, 21 inReach remote 17 speed 20
calibrating 21 intensity minutes 8, 27 speed and cadence sensors 24
battery 25 intervals 5 stopwatch 10
charging 2 workouts 8, 9 storing data 14
life 24 stress level 15, 16
maximizing 2, 4, 13, 20, 22, 26 J stress score 16
bike sensors 24 jumpmaster 5, 6 strokes 5
Bluetooth sensors 23 K sunrise and sunset times 10
Bluetooth technology 13, 14, 26 keys 22, 23 surfing 5
Body Battery 16 customizing 20 swimming 5
buttons 1 swolf score 5
L system settings 22
C language 22
cadence 4
lengths 5
T
alerts 19 target 9
locations 11
sensors 24 tempe 24, 26
deleting 11
calendar 8 editing 11 temperature 24, 26
calibrating time
saving 10, 11
altimeter 21 alerts 19
compass 21 M settings 23
calorie, alerts 19 main menu, customizing 17 zones and formats 23
charging 1, 2 man overboard (MOB) 11 time zones 10
cleaning the device 25 map 22 timer 3, 12
clock 10 maps 18, 22 countdown 10
compass 11, 12, 21, 22 browsing 12 tones 4, 10
calibrating 21 navigating 12 TracBack 3, 12
settings 22 marine 4 tracking 16
connecting 14 menu 1 tracks 11
controls menu 1, 20 metronome 4 training 8, 9, 13
coordinates 11 MOB 11 plans 8
countdown timer 10 Move IQ 8 treadmill 3
courses troubleshooting 15, 16, 25–27
creating 11 N
editing 11 navigation 4, 18, 22 U
loading 11 Sight 'N Go 12 UltraTrac 20
customizing the device 18, 20, 22, 23 stopping 12 unit ID 23
north reference 21 units of measure 23
D notifications 13 updates, software 14
data uploading data 14
pages 18 O USB 14
storing 14 odometer 13 disconnecting 24
transferring 14 oxygen saturation 16 user data, deleting 25
uploading 14 user profile 6
deleting P
all user data 25 pairing V
history 13 ANT+ sensors 15 VIRB remote 17, 18
personal records 9, 10 Bluetooth sensors 26 Virtual Partner 9
distance 20 sensors 23
alerts 19, 22 smartphone 1, 26 W
personal records 9 watch faces 21
drills 5
deleting 9, 10 watch mode 1, 20
water resistance 25
Index 31
waypoints, projecting 11
wheel sizes 29
widgets 1, 2, 15–17
workouts 8
loading 8
Z
zones
heart rate 7
time 10
32 Index
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2 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

Charging the Device

devices: Starting an Activity

Indoor Activities Outdoor Activities

Activities and Apps 3

4 Activities and Apps

The total stopwatch time continues running.

Your current location , the track to follow , and your Compass

Heart Rate Features

14 Heart Rate Features

NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

Heart Rate Features 15

Viewing the Body Battery Widget Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data

have a compatible Xero device paired with your Instinct

4 Press GPS to pair your inReach device.

Customizing Your Device 17

18 Customizing Your Device

Customizing Your Device 19

20 Customizing Your Device

Customizing Your Device 21

22 Customizing Your Device

Foot Pod Device Information

3 Select your foot pod.

Device Maintenance 3 Select an option:

Changing the Bands

1 Use a paper clip to push in the watch pin.

NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should

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