Getting Started with the Instinct 3 AMOLED

If you are setting up an Instinct® 3 - AMOLED 45mm or Instinct® 3 - AMOLED 50mm watch for the first time, the following steps will walk you through the process to help you get the most out of it.

Setting up the Instinct 3 AMOLED Watch

When powering on the Instinct 3 - AMOLED 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 3 - AMOLED watch by holding LIGHT/CTRL.

   Learn About the Buttons

   

   LIGHT/CTRL

   • Press to turn on the device.

   • Press to illuminate the screen.

   • Quickly press twice to turn on or off the flashlight (Using the Torch).

   • Hold for two seconds view the controls menu (Controls).

   • Hold for five seconds to request assistance (Requesting Assistance).
     

   UP/MENU

   • 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.
     

   DOWN/ABC

   • Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus (Viewing the Glance Loop).

   • Hold to view the altimeter, barometer, and compass (ABC) screen.
     

   GPS/START/STOP

   • Press to choose an option in a menu.

   • From the watch face, press to open the apps and activities menu (Activities and Apps).

   • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity (Starting an Activity).

   • Hold to view GPS coordinates and save your location.
     

   BACK/SET

   • Press to return to the previous screen.

   • During an activity, press to record a lap, rest, or advance to the next workout step.

   • Hold to view the clock menu (Clocks).
     

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2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list using UP and DOWN, then press START 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 Phone.
   • 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 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 you wish to use.
   4. Select Done when finished.

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Additional Resources

Want to learn more about your Instinct 3 - AMOLED watch? Visit the Welcome to the Instinct 3 AMOLED page.