Setting Up Your Watch

To take full advantage of the Forerunner features, complete these tasks.

• Hold to turn on the watch (Button Functions).
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.

During the initial setup, you can pair your phone with your watch to receive notifications, sync your activities, and more (Pairing Your Phone). If you are upgrading from a compatible watch, you can migrate your watch settings, saved courses, and more when you pair your new Forerunner watch with your phone.

• Charge the watch (Charging the Watch).
• Check for software updates (System Settings).

For the best experience, you should keep the software on your watch up to date. Software updates provide changes and improvements to privacy, security, and features.

• Set up Wi-Fi® networks (Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network).
• Set up safety features (Safety and Tracking Features).
• Set up music (Music).
• Set up your Garmin Pay wallet (Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet).
• Go for a run (Going for a Run).