Setting Up Your Watch
To take full advantage of the Forerunner® features, complete these tasks.
- Hold LIGHT to turn on the watch.
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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).
- Charge the watch (Charging the Watch).
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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).