Garmin Instinct - Tactical Edition Owners Manual - Page 22

Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing the Units of Measure, page 18). Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and speed shown during activities, and the start of the week. Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity recordings. The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time. USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings, page 21). Software Update: Allows you to install software updates downloaded using Garmin Express. Time Settings Hold MENU, and select Settings > System > Time. 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 sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual option. Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and sunset alerts that sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs. Sync With GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time. Changing the Backlight Settings 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > System > Backlight. 3 Select Night Vision to reduce the backlight intensity for compatibility with night vision goggles (optional). 4 Select an option: • Select During Activity. • Select Not During Activity. 5 Select an option: • Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses. • Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts. • Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist. • Select Timeout to set the length of time before the backlight turns off. • Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the backlight. NOTE: If you enable night vision mode, you cannot adjust the brightness level. Customizing the Hot Keys You can customize the hold function of individual keys and combinations of keys. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > System > Hot Keys. 3 Select a key or combination of keys to customize. 4 Select a function. Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature. 1 From the watch face. hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > System > Units. 3 Select a measurement type. 4 Select a unit of measure. Viewing Device Information You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > About. Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and licensing information. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > About. Wireless Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors. For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com. Pairing Your Wireless Sensors The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range. 1 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate monitor. The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until you put it on. 2 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor. NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors while pairing. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 5 Select an option: • Select Search All. • Select your sensor type. After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field. Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to send data to your device. • Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 18). • Set your wheel size (Wheel Size and Circumference, page 24). • Go for a ride (Starting an Activity, page 2). Foot Pod Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart rate monitor). After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message 18 Wireless Sensors