Overview

Device with callouts

TIP: You can customize some button hold functions and create new button shortcuts (Customizing the Button Shortcuts).


START button	Hold for 3 seconds to turn on the watch. Press to open the activities and apps menu, including watch settings. Hold to navigate to an airport or aviation waypoint (Navigating to an Airport or Waypoint). Hold until the watch vibrates 3 times to request assistance (Safety and Tracking Features).
BACK button	Press to return to the previous screen. TIP: During an activity, on-screen tips appear to explain non-default button behavior. Hold to turn the flashlight on or off.
Touchscreen	Swipe up, down, left, or right to scroll through glances, features, and menus (Touchscreen Tips). Tap to select an option in a menu. Swipe right to return to the previous screen. From the activities and apps menu, swipe down from the top of the screen to view the controls menu, including power (Controls).

GUID-49EC93CF-DA3F-4514-817F-4098FC4A71AE v5

September 2026

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Overview

Device with callouts

TIP: You can customize some button hold functions and create new button shortcuts (Customizing the Button Shortcuts).


START button	Hold for 3 seconds to turn on the watch. Press to open the activities and apps menu, including watch settings. Hold to navigate to an airport or aviation waypoint (Navigating to an Airport or Waypoint). Hold until the watch vibrates 3 times to request assistance (Safety and Tracking Features).
BACK button	Press to return to the previous screen. TIP: During an activity, on-screen tips appear to explain non-default button behavior. Hold to turn the flashlight on or off.
Touchscreen	Swipe up, down, left, or right to scroll through glances, features, and menus (Touchscreen Tips). Tap to select an option in a menu. Swipe right to return to the previous screen. From the activities and apps menu, swipe down from the top of the screen to view the controls menu, including power (Controls).