Garmin Instinct Solar - Surf Edition Owners Manual - Page 17

Viewing Notifications 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the notifications widget. 2 Press GPS. 3 Select a notification. 4 Press DOWN for more options. 5 Press BACK to return to the previous screen. Managing Notifications You can use your compatible smartphone to manage notifications that appear on your Instinct Solar Surf device. Select an option: • If you are using an iPhone® device, go to the notifications settings to select the items to show on the device. • If you are using an Android™ smartphone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications. Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the controls menu. NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 20). 1 Hold CTRL to view the controls menu. 2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on your Instinct device. Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off Bluetooth technology on your mobile device. Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts You can set the Instinct Solar Surf device to alert you when your paired smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth technology. NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Phone > Alerts. Locating a Lost Mobile Device You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range. NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 20). 1 Hold CTRL to view the controls menu. 2 Select . The Instinct device begins searching for your paired mobile device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and the Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Instinct device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move closer to your mobile device. 3 Press BACK to stop searching. Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect account. Your Garmin Connect account gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, and more. You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect app, or you can go to connect.garmin.com. Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and meet your goals. Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want. Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance, heart rate, calories burned, and customizable reports. Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or post links to your activities on your favorite social networking sites. Manage your settings: You can customize your device and user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1). Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 13). When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your device. Updating the Software Using Garmin Express Before you can update your device software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and add your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 13). 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your device. 2 After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the update, disconnect the device from your computer. Your device installs the update. Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer The Garmin Express application connects your device to your 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 training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your device. 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/express. 3 Download and install the Garmin Express application. 4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 1 Hold CTRL to view the controls menu. 2 Select . Garmin Explore™ The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, Connected Features 13