Let Garmin show you how to setup your new Garmin Instinct® 2 series watch
First, press the CTRL button on the top left, to power on your watch
When you are ready, use the UP and DOWN buttons on the left side of the watch
to scroll through the language options
Then, press the GPS button on the upper right to select your language
Next, we’ll pair your compatible smartphone with your watch
Select the checkmark to begin
If you already have the Garmin Connect™ app installed, go ahead and open it
Otherwise, you will now need to download the Garmin Connect™ app on your compatible smartphone
In this video we will be using an Apple® iPhone, but the process is similar on Android™ devices
Once the download is complete, open the Garmin Connect™ app
Tap OK to allow Garmin Connect™ access to your phone’s Bluetooth®
Select “Sign In” if you already have a Garmin Connect™ account
In this video, we will be creating a new account
Select “Create Account”
Agree to the end user license agreement and tap “Next”
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter your information
Select “Allow” to enable phone notifications to appear on your Instinct® 2
For customers that are already signed into Garmin Connect™ and are using an Apple® device,
press “More” on the bottom right to open settings
Once in settings, select “Garmin Devices” followed by “Add Device”
For new or existing customers, select “Connect It” when the app recognizes your watch
Your watch will now display a 6-digit code that you will need to enter in
on the Garmin Connect™ app
Then, follow the on-screen prompts to set up your user preferences
To complete the app setup, select “Finish”
The app will offer to guide you through enabling key features and services
You can choose to proceed with the app or dismiss Now that your watch and phone are paired,
your watch will display the watch face with the time and date
Make sure to fully charge your watch before going out on your adventure
As you first start using the watch,
helpful tips will display enabling you to learn more about the watch
Before we get started, let’s talk about the buttons on your new Instinct® 2
The Instinct® 2 GPS watch has five buttons
Each button can be pressed or held for different actions
The watch screen has a label for the press function inside the screen,
while the outside bezel has the label for the hold function
Let’s start with the LIGHT/CONTROL button on the top left of the watch
Pressing this button will power on your watch
While your watch is on, pressing this button will turn the backlight on or off
Holding this button will show the controls menu
The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used functions,
such as do not disturb mode, the battery saver feature and turning the watch off
To learn more about this feature, see our Controls and Hot Keys video
Let’s move to the GPS button on the top right of the watch
Press the GPS button to view the activities and apps list
We will cover the activities list more, later in the video
You can also press the GPS button to select on onscreen options
Hold the GPS button to view GPS coordinates
You may press the GPS button to save your location
Next, the BACK/SET button is on the bottom right of the watch
Holding this button will show the clock menu
Pressing the button will return you to the previous screen
Now the DOWN/ABC button is in the bottom left of the watch
Press this button to scroll through the glance loop and menus
To learn more about your glance loop see our customizing the watch face and widget loop video
Use this button any time you want to scroll down through a list of options on the watch
Hold this button to view the altimeter, barometer and compass
This is also known as the ABC screen
The UP/MENU button is on the middle left side of the watch
Press this button to scroll through menus, such as the glance loop
Use this button any time you want to scroll up through a list of options on the watch
Holding this button allows you to view the menu
From the menu you can customize the watch face, adjust settings and pair wireless sensors
To get to your activity list, press the GPS button
Some Instinct® 2 editions offer specialized activities
The Surf and Tactical editions will already have preset favorite
activities that align with the edition However, you will always have the option
to scroll to the bottom of the list and select “Add” to add activities to your activities list
However, you can always scroll to the bottom of the list and select add
to select additional activities to add to your activities list
For all other Instinct® 2 series watches, after you press GPS to open the activities list,
scroll through the list and select the activities you want by pressing the GPS button
Once you have finished selecting activities scroll down to the bottom and select “Done”
Now your customized activity list is complete
To open an activity, press the GPS button
Once GPS has been acquired, press the GPS button again to start the activity
And that’s it!
Your Garmin Instinct® 2 Series watch is now set up
To learn more about your Instinct® please watch our other videos or visit support.garmin.com