Garmin Instinct - Tactical Edition Owners Manual - Page 5

Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Device Overview Select to turn the backlight on and off. LIGHT Select to turn the device on. CTRL Hold to view the controls menu. GPS Select to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. Select to choose an option in a menu. Hold to view GPS coordinates and save your location. Select to return to the previous screen. BACK Hold to view the clock menu. SET Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus. DOWN ABC Hold to view the altimeter, barometer, and compass (ABC) screen. Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus. UP Hold to view the menu. MENU Viewing the Controls Menu The controls menu contains options, such as turning on do not disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off. You can enable stealth mode and night vision mode. NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 16). 1 From any screen, hold CTRL. 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 . Viewing Widgets Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more are available when you pair your device with a smartphone. • Press UP or DOWN. The device scrolls through the widget loop. • Press GPS to view additional options and functions for a widget. 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. NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix. 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device. 2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port. 3 Charge the device completely. Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device To use the connected features of the Instinct device, it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ app, instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app. 2 Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device. 3 Press CTRL to turn on the device. The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode. TIP: To manually enter pairing mode, you can hold MENU, and select Settings > Pair Phone. 4 Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect account: • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select Garmin Introduction 1