NOTE:
You can add options to the controls menu (
).
1
Hold
CTRL
to view the controls menu.
2
Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on
your Instinct device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Bluetooth technology on your mobile device.
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts
You can set the Instinct Solar Tactical device to alert you when
your paired smartphone connects and disconnects using
Bluetooth technology.
NOTE:
Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
1
Hold
MENU
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Phone
>
Alerts
.
Locating a Lost Mobile Device
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that
is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range.
NOTE:
You can add options to the controls menu (
).
1
Hold
CTRL
to view the controls menu.
2
Select .
The Instinct device begins searching for your paired mobile
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and
the Bluetooth signal strength appears on the Instinct device
screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move
closer to your mobile device.
3
Press
BACK
to stop searching.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect
account. Your Garmin Connect account gives you the tools to
track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the
events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims,
hikes, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect app,
or you can go to
.
Track your progress
: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Store your activities
: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data
: You can view more detailed information
about your activity, including time, distance, heart rate,
calories burned, and customizable reports.
Share your activities
: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings
: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
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 (
Your Smartphone with Your Device
).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app
automatically sends the update to your device.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
).
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.
2
After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your device.
1
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
2
3
Download and install the Garmin Express application.
4
Open the Garmin Express application, and select
Add
Device
.
5
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
1
Hold
CTRL
to view the controls menu.
2
Select .
Garmin Explore
™
The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan
trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and
tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline,
allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible
Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps
for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using
your cellular service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store
on your smartphone, or you can go to
.
Heart Rate Features
The Instinct Solar Tactical device has a wrist-based heart rate
monitor and is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors
(sold separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate
widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
are available when you start an activity, your device uses the
chest heart rate data.
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Heart Rate Features