Using the Flashlight Control

WARNING

This device may have a flashlight that can be programmed to flash at various intervals. Consult your physician if you have epilepsy or are sensitive to bright or flashing lights.

Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can decrease the brightness to extend the life of the battery.

  1. Select Flashlight symbol.
  2. If necessary, press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout to turn on the flashlight.
  3. Select an option:
    • To adjust the brightness or color of the flashlight, tap the screen.

    • To program the flashlight to flash in a selected pattern, swipe left, select Strobe, select a mode, and press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout.

    • To display your emergency contact information and program the flashlight to flash in a distress pattern, swipe left, select Distress Pattern, and press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout.
      CAUTION

      Programming the flashlight to flash in a distress pattern will not contact your emergency contacts or emergency services on your behalf. Your emergency contact information will only appear if it has been configured in the Garmin Connect™ app.

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February 2026