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Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). If you have an optional wireless sensor, you can pair it to the Garmin Swim™ 2 device (Pairing Your External Heart Rate Monitor).

  1. From the watch face, select START.
  2. Select an activity.
  3. If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky.
  4. Wait until the green status bar appears.

    The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required).

  5. Select START to start the activity timer.
    TIP: You can hold DOWN while in an activity to open the music controls (Controlling Music Playback on a Connected Smartphone).
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September 2023
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