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Getting Started With the Descent G2

If you are setting up a Descent™ G2 smartwatch for the first time, the following steps walk you through the process to help you get the most out of it.

Setting up the Descent G2 Smartwatch

When powering on the Descent G2 smartwatch for the first time, you will be prompted to configure your user setting and preferences. These settings can be changed at any time.

Power on the Descent G2 watch by holding LIGHT.


Learn About the Touchscreen and Buttons

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one instruction LIGHT

two instruction MENU/UP

  • Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus.
  • From the watch face, hold to access the main menu.
  • Hold to access a contextual menu, if one is available in that part of the user interface.

three instruction DOWN

  • Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus (Viewing the Glance Loop).
  • During an activity, press to scroll through the data screens.
  • Hold to view the altimeter, barometer, and compass (ABC) screen.

four instruction START/STOP

five instruction BACK

  • Press to return to the previous screen.
  • During an activity, press to record a lap, rest, and advance to the next workout step.
  • Hold to view a list of your recently used apps.

six instruction TOUCHSCREEN

  • Tap to choose an option in a menu.
  • Hold the watch face data to open the glance or feature.
    NOTE: This feature is not available on all watch faces.
  • Swipe up or down to scroll through the glance loop and menus.
  • Swipe right to return to the previous screen.
  • Cover the screen with your palm to return to the watch face and turn down the screen brightness.

  1. Choose your language by scrolling through the list using UP and DOWN, press START/STOP to select the language.

  2. Pair the watch to your smartphone with the Garmin Connect™ app (optional).
    NOTE: Paring the watch with Garmin Connect will also register the watch.


    Learn More About Bluetooth Pairing


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

  4. Set up the Activity Menu by selecting your favorites (optional).


    Learn How to Set Your Favorite Activities

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


Additional Resources

Want to learn more about your Descent G2? Visit the Welcome to the Descent G2 page.