Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically
based on the GPS position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to
.
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦
Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.
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Sync your device to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
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Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device downloads several days of satellite data,
allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
Restarting the Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to restart it.
NOTE: Restarting the device may erase your data or settings.
1 Hold for 15 seconds.
The device turns off.
2 Hold for one second to turn on the device.
Resetting All Default Settings
Before you reset all default settings, you should sync the device with the Garmin Connect app to upload your
activity data.
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity history. If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet,
restoring default settings also deletes the wallet from your device.
You can reset all of the device settings to the factory default values.
1 From the watch face, hold
.
2 Select
> System > Reset.
3 Select an option:
• To reset all of the device settings to the factory default values and save all activity information and stored
music, select Reset Default Settings.
• To delete all activities from your history, select Delete All Activities.
• To reset all distance and time totals, select Reset Totals.
• To reset the all of the device settings to the factory default values and delete all activity information and
stored music, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect
account, and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your
).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 52
).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your device.
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