Getting Started With the quatix 7

When setting up a quatix 7 for the first time, the following steps walk you through the process to help get the most out of the watch.

Setting up the quatix 7

When powering on the quatix 7 for the first time, a prompt will appear to configure user setting and preferences on the watch. These settings can be changed at any time.

1. Power on the quatix 7 by holding Light

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   Learn About the Touchscreen and Buttons

   

   TOUCHSCREEN

   • Tap to choose an option in a menu

   • Hold the watch face data to open the associated widget

   • Swipe up or down to scroll through the widget loop and menus

   • Swipe from left to right to return to the previous screen

   • Cover the screen with your palm to return to the watch face and turn down the display brightness

   LIGHT

   • Press to turn on the watch

   • Press to turn the backlight on and off

   • Quickly press twice to turn on the screen to use your watch as a flashlight

   • Hold to view the controls menu

    UP/MENU

   • Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus

   • Hold to view the menu

   DOWN

   • Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus

   • Hold to view the music controls from any screen

   START/STOP

   • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity

   • Press to choose an option in a menu

   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

   Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen

   • To temporarily enable or disable the touchscreen, hold DOWN and START

   • To enable or disable the touchscreen during general use, activities, or sleep, hold MENU, select System > Touch, and select an option

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2. Select the watch language by scrolling through the list using Up and Down, press Start to select the language

3. Pair the watch to a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app (optional)
   NOTE: Paring the watch with Garmin Connect will also register the watch

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   Learn More About Bluetooth Pairing

   • Why pair to a phone? Learn more about Connected Features

   • Need more help pairing? These instructions will help with Pairing Your Smartphone to Your Device

   • Having other issues? See: Garmin Connect App Bluetooth Troubleshooting

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4. Proceed through the onscreen prompts to select preferences and user settings

5. Set up the Activity Menu by selecting favorite activity types (optional)

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   Learn How to Set Favorite Activities

   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 to use

   4. Select Done when finished

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Learn More About the quatix 7

The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the quatix 7.

Connected Features

• • Smart Notifications: How Do I Set Up Which Notifications Display on My Garmin Device?

  • Weather:  Frequently Asked Questions About the Weather Widget on My Garmin Device

  • Garmin Pay:

    • Garmin Pay Bank Card Compatibility

  • Instant Keyboard: Using the Instant Keyboard in the Garmin Connect App

  • Wi-Fi:  Adding Wi-Fi Networks to Compatible Garmin Outdoor Watches

  • Map Manager: Using Map Manager on Garmin Watches

Music Features

• • Installing Music from a Computer on a Garmin Music Watch Using Garmin Express

Battery Features

• • How to Use Power Manager on Garmin Watches

Training Features

• • Creating a Course Using Garmin Connect Web

  • What is Trendline Popularity Routing?

  • Using PacePro on Garmin Watches

  • Using Real-Time Stamina Tracking on Garmin Watches

  • Using the Up Ahead Feature on Garmin Watches

Customizing the quatix 7

• • Using Widget Glances on a Compatible Garmin Watch

  • Real Time Settings in the Garmin Connect App

  • How to Install Connect IQ Content Using the Connect IQ Store App