Getting Started With the Instinct 2/2s

If you are setting up an Instinct® 2 or 2s 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 Instinct 2/2s Watch

When powering on the Instinct 2/2s watch for the first time, you will be prompted to configure your user setting and preferences. These settings can be changed at any time.

1. Power on the Instinct 2/2s watch by holding LIGHT/CTRL.

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   Learn About the Buttons

   

   LIGHT/CTRL

   • 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.

   GPS

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

   BACK/SET

   • 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.

   DOWN/ABC

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

   UP/MENU

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

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2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list using UP and DOWN, press GPS to select the language.

3. Pair the watch to your 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.
   • Unable to pair? See - Garmin Connect App Bluetooth Troubleshooting.

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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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   Learn How to Set Your Favorite Activities

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

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Additional Resources

Want to learn more about your Instinct 2/2s watch? Visit the Welcome to the Instinct 2/2s/2s page.