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Getting Started with the fenix 6 Pro or Sapphire

When setting up a fenix 6 Pro, or Sapphire for the first time, the following steps walk you through the process to help you get the most out of your new watch. 


Setting up the fenix 6 Pro, or Sapphire

When powering on the fenix 6 Pro, or Sapphire 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. 

  1. Power on the fenix 6 by holding Light.

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    fenix 6 Button Layout

    one instruction LIGHT

    • Press to turn the backlight on and off.
    • Press to turn the device on.
    • Hold to view the controls menu.

    two instruction UP/MENU

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

    three instruction DOWN

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

    four instruction START/STOP

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

    five instruction 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.

  2. Choose your language by scrolling through the list using UP and DOWN, press START to select the language. 
  3. Pair the watch to your smartphone with the Garmin Connect app (optional).

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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). 

    Click Here to 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.

Learn More About the fenix 6 Pro, or Sapphire

As you begin to use the watch, you will get tips for how to access certain settings or get better performance from the watch, for instance accessing the menu or getting improved battery life by setting the Pulse Ox mode to manual. You can dismiss a tip by pressing the Back button. The following articles will help you explore and use the many features of the fenix 6 Pro, or Sapphire.


Connected Features

Battery Features

Music Features

Training Features

Customizing the fenix 6 Pro, or Sapphire