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Getting Started with the Descent Mk2

If you are setting up a Descent™ Mk2 for the first time, the following steps walk you through the process to help you get the most out of your new watch. 

Setting up the Descent Mk2

When powering on the Descent Mk2 for the first time, you'll be prompted to configure your user setting and preferences on the watch. These settings can be changed at any time. 

  1. Power on the Descent Mk2 watch by holding Light.

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    Descent Mk2 Button Layout

    one instruction LIGHT

    • Press to turn the backlight on and off.
    • Press to turn the device on.
    • Hold to view the controls menu.

    two instruction UP/MENU

    • Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus.
    • Hold to view the menu.

    three instruction DOWN

    • Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus.
    • Hold to view the music controls from any screen.

    four instruction START/STOP

    • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity.
    • Press to choose an option in a menu.

    five instruction BACK/LAP

    • Press to return to the previous screen.
    • Press to record a lap, rest, or transition during a multisport activity.
    • Hold to view the watch face from any screen.
    • Hold to return to the primary data screen during a dive.

    Instruction six

    • Double tap the device to scroll through the data screens during a dive.
  2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list using UP and DOWN, press START to select the language. 
  3. Pair the watch to your smartphone with the Garmin Connect™ app (optional).

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  4. Proceed through the onscreen prompts to select your preferences and user settings.
  5. Set up the Activity Menu by selecting your favorites (optional). 

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    1. Press START to access the Activity Menu. 
    2. Use UP and DOWN to scroll through the list of available activity types.
    3. Press START to select each activity you wish to use.
    4. Select Done when finished.

Learn More about the Descent Mk2

The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the Descent Mk2.

Connected Features

Battery Features

Dive Features

Training Features

Customizing the Descent Mk2S


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