Garmin Instinct Owners Manual - Page 24

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin device, 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 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 3 Select an option: • Select Search All. • Select your sensor type. You can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 13). Restarting Your Device 1 Hold CTRL until the device turns off. 2 Hold CTRL to turn on the device. Resetting All Default Settings You can reset all of the device settings to the factory default values. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > System > Reset. 3 Select an option: • To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings. • To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and activity history, select Reset Default Settings. Acquiring Satellite Signals The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position. TIP: For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com /aboutGPS. 1 Go outdoors to an open area. The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky. 2 Wait while the device locates satellites. It may take 30-60 seconds to locate satellite signals. Improving GPS Satellite Reception • Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account: ◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application. ◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled smartphone. While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals. • Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees. • Remain stationary for a few minutes. The temperature reading is not accurate Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes. You can also use an optional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while wearing the watch. Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the battery. • Reduce the backlight timeout (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 17). • Reduce the backlight brightness. • Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac, page 15). • Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not using connected features (Connected Features, page 10). • When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use the resume later option (Stopping an Activity, page 2). • Turn off activity tracking (Turning Off Activity Tracking, page 6). • Use a watch face that is not updated every second. For example, use a watch face without a second hand (Customizing the Watch Face, page 15). • Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays (Managing Notifications, page 10). • Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices, page 4). • Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor, page 4). NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned. Activity Tracking For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. My daily step count does not appear The daily step count is reset every night at midnight. If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically. My step count does not seem accurate If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips. • Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist. • Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower. • Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only. NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your hands, as steps. The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect account don't match The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you sync your device. 1 Select an option: • Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect application (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 11). • Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 11). 2 Wait while the device syncs your data. Syncing can take several minutes. NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Connect application does not sync your data or update your step count. 20 Troubleshooting