Garmin Forerunner 255 - GPS Status and Initial Setup; GPS Status Icons; Watch and Phone Pairing

GPS Status and Status Icons
For outdoor activities, the status ring turns
green when GPS is ready. A flashing icon
means the watch is searching for a signal. A
solid icon means the signal was found or the
sensor is connected.
GPS GPS status
Battery status
Phone connection status
Wi‑Fi
®
technology status ( Music
watches only)
Heart rate status
Setting Up Your Watch
To take full advantage of the features,
complete these tasks.
• Pair the watch with your phone using
the Garmin Connect
™
app (page5).
• Set up Wi‑Fi networks (page6).
• Set up safety features (page10).
• Set up music (page11).
• Set up your GarminPay wallet (page9).
Pairing Your Phone
To use the connected features on your watch,
you must pair it directly through the Garmin
Connect app, instead of from the Bluetooth
®
settings on your phone.
1 From the app store on your phone, install
and open the Garmin Connect app.
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