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Customizing the Widget Loop
You can change the order of widgets in the widget loop, remove
widgets, and add new widgets.
1
From the watch face, hold MENU.
2
Select Settings > Widgets.
3
Select a widget.
4
Select an option:
• Select Reorder to change the location of the widget in the
widget loop.
• Select Remove to remove the widget from the widget
loop.
5
Select Add Widgets.
6
Select a widget.
The widget is added to the widget loop.
inReach Remote
The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach
device using your Instinct device. Go to buy.garmin.com to
purchase an inReach device.
Using the inReach Remote
Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must set
the inReach widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing
the Widget Loop, page 12).
1
Turn on the inReach device.
2
On your Instinct device, select UP or DOWN from the watch
face to view the inReach widget.
3
Select GPS to search for your inReach device.
4
Select GPS to pair your inReach device.
5
Select GPS, and select an option:
• To send an SOS message, select Initiate SOS.
NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real
emergency situation.
• To send a text message, select Messages > New
Message, select the message contacts, and enter the
message text or select a quick text option.
• To send a preset message, select Send Preset, and
select a message from the list.
• To view the timer and distance traveled during an activity,
select Tracking.
VIRB Remote
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB
action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB
to purchase a VIRB action camera.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the
VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the
Widget Loop, page 12).
1
Turn on your VIRB camera.
2
On your Instinct device, select UP or DOWN from the watch
face to view the VIRB widget.
3
Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
4
Select GPS.
5
Select an option:
• To record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the Instinct screen.
• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.
• To stop recording video, select GPS.
• To take a photo, select Take Photo.
• To change video and photo settings, select Settings.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series
Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the
VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the
Widget Loop, page 12).
1
Turn on your VIRB camera.
2
On your Instinct device, select UP or DOWN from the watch
face to view the VIRB widget.
3
Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.
When the camera is connected, a VIRB data screen is
automatically added to the activity apps.
4
During an activity, select UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data
screen.
5
Hold MENU.
6
Select VIRB Remote.
7
Select an option:
• To control the camera using the activity timer, select
Settings > Timer Start/Stop.
NOTE: Video recording automatically starts and stops
when you start and stop an activity.
• To control the camera using the menu options, select
Settings > Manual.
• To manually record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the Instinct screen.
• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.
• To manually stop recording video, select GPS.
• To take a photo, select Take Photo.
Activities and App Settings
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity
app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data
pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings
are available for all activity types.
Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select an
activity, and select the activity settings.
3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your
elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.
3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change
and your horizontal movement over ground (3D Speed and
Distance, page 14).
Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity.
Auto Climb: Enables the device to detect elevation changes
automatically using the built-in altimeter.
Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap
®
feature (Auto Lap,
page 13).
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you
stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed
(Enabling Auto Pause
®
, page 14).
Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically
using the built-in accelerometer.
Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data
screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto
Scroll, page 14).
Background Color: Sets the background color of each activity
to black or white.
Countdown Start: Enables a countdown timer for pool
swimming intervals.
Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add
new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data
Screens, page 13).
GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using the GPS +
GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO options provides increased
12 Customizing Your Device
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