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Getting Started With the epix Gen 2 or epix Pro Gen 2
If you are setting up an epix™ (Gen 2) or an epix™ Pro (Gen 2) watch for the first time, the following steps walk you through the process to help you get the most out of it.
Setting up the epix Watch
When powering on the epix (Gen 2) or epix Pro (Gen 2) watch for the first time, you will be prompted to configure your user setting and preferences on the watch. These settings can be changed at any time.
Power on the epix watch by holding Light.
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 down the display brightness.
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.
Choose your language by scrolling through the list using Up and Down, press Start to select the language.
Pair the watch to your smartphone with the Garmin Connect™ app (optional). NOTE: Paring the watch with Garmin Connect will also register the watch.