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Getting Started with the Garmin Instinct

Below is a list of articles that will help you get started with, and get the most out of, your new Garmin Instinct® watch. 


How Do I Get Started?

You can choose to either follow the below instructions or watch a video for the process to setup your Garmin Instinct watch. 

Before getting started, we recommend that you fully charge your Instinct watch. See Charging the Device to learn how.

1. Power on the Instinct by holding the CTRL button. 
Click Here to Learn About the Buttons

2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list, use with the GPS button to select your language.
3. Pair your watch with your smartphone following the on-screen instructions (optional).
 Click Here for Help With Bluetooth Pairing
4. The next steps allow you to set your user preferences, simply follow the on screen prompts to complete the setup process.

How to Record Your First Activity

To start using activities, choose your preferred activities.

1. Press the GPS button
2. Locate your activities by using the Up or Down buttons to scroll through the list. Press GPS button to select the activities
3. Use the Down button until you see Done on the screen. Press the GPS button to save your selections
4. To start using activities, see: How to Start an Activity


Tip: If you want add activities, see How to Add an Activity on a Garmin Outdoor Watch


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