Charging The Device; Product Updates; Setting Up Garmin Express; Solar Charging - Garmin INSTINCT SOLAR TACTICAL Owner's Manual

• If you already paired another device with the Garmin
Connect app, from the
Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.

Charging the Device

This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for
product warnings and other important information.
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a
computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.
1
Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on
your device.
2
Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging
port.
3
Charge the device completely.

Product Updates

On your computer, install Garmin Express
/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin
devices:
• Software updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration

Setting Up Garmin Express

1
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.
2
Go to www.garmin.com/express.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Solar Charging

Watch models with solar charging capability allow you to charge
your watch while you use it.

Viewing the Solar Widget

From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll to the solar
widget.
A graph of the intensity of solar input for the last 6 hours
appears.
2
or menu, select Garmin
WARNING
NOTICE
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Tips for Solar Charging

To maximize the battery life of your watch, follow these tips.
• When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering the face
with your sleeve.
• When you are not wearing the watch, point the face toward a
source of bright light, such as sunlight or fluorescent light.
The watch will charge faster when exposed to sunlight,
because the solar charging lens is optimized for the spectrum
of sunlight.
• For maximum battery performance, charge the watch in
bright sunlight.
NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheating and stops
charging automatically if the internal temperature exceeds
the solar charging temperature threshold
page 24).
NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to
an external power source or when the battery is full.
Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness
activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them
with the Garmin Connect community.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
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Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required).
1
From the watch face, press GPS.
2
Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select
list.
3
If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with
a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
wireless sensors (if required).
4
Press GPS to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the device before starting an activity
Device, page
• Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Power Modes

Power modes allow you to quickly adjust system settings,
activity settings, and GPS settings to extend battery life during
an activity. For example, power modes can disconnect paired
sensors and turn on the UltraTrac GPS option. You can also
create custom power modes.

Activities and Apps

, and select an activity from the extended activity
2).
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(Charging the
Solar Charging