FĒNIX
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7 STANDARD/SOLAR/PRO SERIES
Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................1
Getting Started........................................ 1
Device Overview...................................... 1
Enabling and Disabling the
Touchscreen........................................ 2
Using the Watch...................................... 2
Clocks.............................................. 2
Setting an Alarm...................................... 2
Editing an Alarm.................................. 2
Starting the Countdown Timer............... 3
Deleting a Timer.................................. 3
Using the Stopwatch............................... 4
Adding Alternate Time Zones.................4
Editing an Alternate Time Zone.......... 5
Activities and Apps...........................5
Starting an Activity.................................. 5
Tips for Recording Activities.............. 5
Stopping an Activity................................ 6
Evaluating an Activity.......................... 6
Running.................................................... 6
Going for a Track Run......................... 6
Tips for Recording a Track Run...... 7
Going for a Virtual Run........................ 7
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance..... 7
Recording an Ultra Run Activity.......... 7
Recording an Obstacle Racing
Activity..................................................8
Swimming................................................ 8
Swim Terminology...............................8
Stroke Types........................................ 8
Tips for Swimming Activities.............. 9
Auto Rest and Manual Rest................ 9
Training with the Drill Log................... 9
Multisport................................................ 9
Triathlon Training.............................. 10
Creating a Multisport Activity........... 10
Indoor Activities.................................... 10
Health Snapshot™............................. 10
Recording a Strength Training
Activity............................................... 11
Recording a HIIT Activity.................. 11
Using an Indoor Trainer.................... 12
Gaming............................................... 12
Using the Garmin GameOn™
App................................................. 12
Recording a Manual Gaming
Activity............................................13
Climbing Sports..................................... 13
Recording an Indoor Climbing
Activity............................................... 13
Recording a Bouldering Activity....... 14
Starting an Expedition...........................14
Recording a Track Point Manually... 14
Viewing Track Points........................ 14
Going Hunting....................................... 15
Marine Activities................................... 15
Sailing.................................................15
Tack Assist.................................... 15
Calibrating the Tack Assist....... 16
Entering a Fixed Tack Angle......16
Entering a True Wind
Direction..................................... 16
Tips for Getting the Best Lift
Estimate..................................... 16
Sail Racing..................................... 16
Setting the Starting Line............ 17
Starting a Race...........................17
Water Sports...................................... 18
Viewing Your Water Sport Runs....18
Fishing................................................18
Going Fishing................................. 18
Tides...................................................18
Viewing Tide Information.............. 18
Setting a Tide Alert.................... 19
Anchor................................................ 19
Marking Your Anchor Location..... 19
Anchor Settings............................. 20
Trolling Motor Remote...................... 20
Pairing Your Watch and Trolling
Motor.............................................. 20
Skiing and Winter Sports...................... 20
Viewing Your Ski Runs...................... 20
Recording a Backcountry Skiing or
Snowboarding Activity...................... 21
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data.... 21
Golfing................................................... 22
Playing Golf........................................22
Golf Menu.......................................... 24
Moving the Flag................................. 24
Virtual Caddie.................................... 25
PlaysLike Distance Icons.................. 25
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PlaysLike Distance Factors...........25
PlaysLike Settings......................... 26
Measuring Distance with Touch
Targeting............................................ 26
Viewing Measured Shots.................. 26
Manually Measuring a Shot.......... 26
Keeping Score................................... 26
Recording Statistics...................... 27
Scoring Settings............................ 27
About Stableford Scoring..............27
Viewing the Wind Speed and
Direction............................................. 27
Viewing the Direction to the Pin....... 28
Saving Custom Targets.................... 28
Big Numbers Mode........................... 28
Swing Tempo Training...................... 29
The Ideal Swing Tempo................ 29
Analyzing Your Swing Tempo....... 30
Viewing the Tip Sequence......... 30
Jumpmaster.......................................... 30
Planning a Jump............................... 30
Jump Types....................................... 30
Entering Jump Information...............31
Entering Wind Information for HAHO
and HALO Jumps.............................. 31
Resetting Wind Information.......... 31
Entering Wind Information for a Static
Jump.................................................. 31
Constant Settings.............................. 32
Customizing Activities and Apps......... 32
Adding or Removing a Favorite
Activity............................................... 32
Changing the Order of an Activity in
the Apps List...................................... 32
Customizing the Data Screens......... 33
Adding a Map to an Activity.......... 33
Creating a Custom Activity............... 33
Activities and App Settings...............34
Activity Alerts................................. 36
Setting an Alert.......................... 37
Activity Map Settings.................... 37
Routing Settings............................ 37
Using ClimbPro.............................. 38
Enabling Auto Climb...................... 38
Satellite Settings............................39
Segments....................................... 39
Strava™ Segments..................... 39
Viewing Segment Details.......... 39
Racing a Segment......................40
Training..........................................40
Unified Training Status......................... 40
Syncing Activities and Performance
Measurements.................................. 40
Training for a Race Event..................... 40
Race Calendar and Primary Race..... 41
Workouts............................................... 41
Starting a Workout............................ 41
Workout Execution Score..............42
Following a Workout From Garmin
Connect.............................................. 42
Following a Daily Suggested
Workout..............................................42
Starting an Interval Workout............. 43
Customizing an Interval
Workout.......................................... 43
Recording a Critical Swim Speed
Test.................................................... 43
Using Virtual Partner®...................... 44
Setting a Training Target.............. 44
Racing a Previous Activity............ 45
About the Training Calendar............. 45
Using Garmin Connect Training
Plans...............................................45
Adaptive Training Plans............ 45
PacePro Training...................................45
Downloading a PacePro Plan from
Garmin Connect.................................46
Creating a PacePro Plan on Your
Watch................................................. 46
Starting a PacePro Plan.................... 47
Power Guide.......................................... 48
Creating and Using a Power Guide.. 48
History........................................... 48
Using History......................................... 49
Multisport History..............................49
Personal Records.................................. 49
Viewing Your Personal Records....... 49
Restoring a Personal Record............ 49
Clearing Personal Records............... 50
Viewing Data Totals.............................. 50
Using the Odometer.............................. 50
Deleting History..................................... 50
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Appearance.................................... 50
Watch Face Settings............................. 50
Customizing the Watch Face............51
Glances.................................................. 51
Viewing the Glance Loop.................. 55
Customizing the Glance Loop.......... 55
Creating Glance Folders................55
Body Battery...................................... 56
Tips for Improved Body Battery
Data................................................ 56
Performance Measurements............56
About VO2 Max. Estimates........... 57
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate
for Running................................. 57
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate
for Cycling.................................. 58
Viewing Your Predicted Race
Times..............................................58
Heart Rate Variability Status.........59
Heart Rate Variability and Stress
Level........................................... 59
Performance Condition................. 60
Viewing Your Performance
Condition.................................... 60
Getting Your FTP Estimate........... 61
Conducting an FTP Test............61
Lactate Threshold......................... 62
Performing a Guided Test to
Determine Your Lactate
Threshold................................... 62
Viewing Your Real-Time
Stamina.......................................... 63
Viewing Your Power Curve............63
Training Status.................................. 64
Training Status Levels................... 65
Tips for Getting Your Training
Status......................................... 65
Acute Load..................................... 65
Training Load Focus.................. 66
Load Ratio.................................. 66
About Training Effect................ 67
Recovery Time............................... 67
Recovery Heart Rate.................. 68
Heat and Altitude Performance
Acclimation.................................... 68
Pausing and Resuming Your
Training Status.............................. 68
Training Readiness............................69
Endurance Score............................... 69
Hill Score............................................ 70
Viewing Cycling Ability...................... 70
Adding a Stock.................................. 70
Adding Weather Locations............... 71
Using the Jet Lag Adviser................. 71
Planning a Trip in the Garmin
Connect App.................................. 71
Controls................................................. 72
Customizing the Controls Menu.......75
Using the LED Flashlight................... 75
Editing the Custom Flashlight
Strobe............................................. 75
Using the Flashlight Screen.............. 76
GarminPay........................................ 76
Setting Up Your GarminPay
Wallet............................................. 76
Paying for a Purchase Using Your
Watch............................................. 76
Adding a Card to Your GarminPay
Wallet............................................. 76
Managing Your GarminPay
Cards.......................................... 77
Changing Your GarminPay
Passcode....................................... 77
Morning Report..................................... 77
Customizing Your Morning Report... 77
Sensors and Accessories............... 77
Wrist Heart Rate.................................... 77
Wearing the Watch............................ 78
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 78
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings... 79
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate
Alert................................................ 79
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data...... 79
Pulse Oximeter...................................... 80
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 81
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode.... 81
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter
Data.................................................... 81
Compass................................................81
Setting the Compass Heading..........81
Compass Settings............................. 82
Calibrating the Compass
Manually......................................... 82
Setting the North Reference......... 82
Altimeter and Barometer...................... 82
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Altimeter Settings..............................82
Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter.........................................83
Barometer Settings........................... 83
Calibrating the Barometer............. 83
Setting a Storm Alert..................... 83
Wireless Sensors...................................84
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors......... 86
Heart Rate Accessory Running Pace
and Distance...................................... 86
Tips for Recording Running Pace
and Distance.................................. 87
Running Dynamics............................ 87
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics
Data................................................ 87
Running Power...............................88
Running Power Settings............ 88
Using the Varia Camera Controls..... 88
inReach Remote................................ 88
Using the inReach Remote............89
VIRB Remote......................................89
Controlling a VIRB Action
Camera........................................... 89
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
During an Activity...........................90
Xero Laser Location Settings........... 90
Map................................................90
Viewing the Map....................................91
Saving or Navigating to a Location on
the Map.................................................. 91
Navigating with the Around Me
Feature................................................... 92
Map Settings......................................... 92
Managing Maps.................................93
Downloading Maps with Outdoor
Maps+............................................ 93
Downloading TopoActive Maps... 93
Deleting Maps................................ 94
Map Themes...................................... 94
Marine Map Settings......................... 94
Showing and Hiding Map Data............. 94
Music............................................. 94
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider...95
Downloading Audio Content from a
Third-Party Provider.......................... 95
Downloading Personal Audio
Content.................................................. 95
Listening to Music.................................96
Music Playback Controls...................... 96
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones..... 96
Changing the Audio Mode.................... 96
Connectivity................................... 97
Phone Connectivity Features............... 97
Pairing Your Phone............................97
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications..... 97
Viewing Notifications.................... 97
Receiving an Incoming Phone
Call..................................................98
Replying to a Text Message..........98
Managing Notifications.................98
Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone
Connection.........................................98
Turning On and Off Phone Connection
Alerts.................................................. 98
Turning On and Off Find My Phone
Alerts.................................................. 98
Locating a Phone Lost During a GPS
Activity............................................99
Playing Audio Prompts During an
Activity............................................... 99
Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features.................. 99
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network.......100
Phone Apps and Computer
Applications........................................ 100
Garmin Connect.............................. 100
Using the Garmin Connect App.. 101
Updating the Software Using the
Garmin Connect App............... 101
Using Garmin Connect on Your
Computer..................................... 101
Updating the Software Using
Garmin Express....................... 101
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin
Connect........................................ 101
Connect IQ Features....................... 101
Downloading Connect IQ
Features....................................... 102
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Using Your Computer.................. 102
Garmin Explore™..............................102
Garmin Messenger App.................. 102
Using the Messenger Feature.....103
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Garmin Golf App.............................. 103
User Profile.................................. 103
Setting Up Your User Profile...............103
Gender Settings............................... 103
Viewing Your Fitness Age...................104
About Heart Rate Zones..................... 104
Fitness Goals................................... 104
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....... 105
Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate
Zones............................................... 105
Heart Rate Zone Calculations........ 106
Setting Your Power Zones.................. 106
Detecting Performance Measurements
Automatically...................................... 106
Safety and Tracking Features....... 107
Adding Emergency Contacts..............107
Adding Contacts................................. 107
Turning Incident Detection On and
Off........................................................ 108
Requesting Assistance....................... 108
Starting a GroupTrack Session.......... 109
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions........ 109
GroupTrack Settings....................... 109
Health and Wellness Settings....... 110
Auto Goal............................................. 110
Using the Move Alert.......................... 110
Intensity Minutes.................................110
Earning Intensity Minutes............... 110
Sleep Tracking.....................................111
Using Automated Sleep Tracking...111
Navigation.................................... 111
Viewing and Editing Your Saved
Locations............................................. 111
Saving a Dual Grid Location........... 111
Setting a Reference Point................... 112
Navigating to a Destination................ 112
Navigating to a Point of Interest.... 112
Navigating to the Starting Point of a
Saved Activity.................................. 113
Navigating to Your Starting Point
During an Activity............................ 113
Viewing Route Directions................114
Navigating with Sight 'N Go............ 114
Marking and Starting Navigation to a
Man Overboard Location................ 114
Sharing a Location From a Map Using
the Garmin Connect App.................... 114
Starting a GPS Activity From a Shared
Location........................................... 115
Navigating to a Shared Location
During an Activity............................ 115
Stopping Navigation........................... 115
Courses................................................115
Creating and Following a Course on
Your Device...................................... 116
Creating a Round-Trip Course........ 116
Creating a Course on Garmin
Connect............................................116
Sending a Course to Your
Device...........................................117
Viewing or Editing Course Details.. 117
Projecting a Waypoint.........................117
Navigation Settings.............................117
Customizing Navigation Data
Screens............................................ 118
Setting Up a Heading Bug............... 118
Setting Navigation Alerts................ 118
Power Manager Settings.............. 118
Customizing the Battery Saver
Feature................................................. 119
Changing the Power Mode................. 119
Customizing Power Modes................ 119
Restoring a Power Mode.................... 119
System Settings........................... 120
Time Settings...................................... 120
Setting Time Alerts......................... 121
Syncing the Time.............................121
Changing the Screen Settings............ 121
Customizing Sleep Mode................... 122
Customizing the Hot Keys.................. 122
Changing the Units of Measure......... 122
Viewing Device Information............... 122
Viewing E-label Regulatory and
Compliance Information................. 122
Device Information....................... 123
Charging the Watch............................ 123
Solar Charging................................. 123
Tips for Solar Charging............... 123
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Specifications......................................124
Battery Information......................... 124
Device Care......................................... 125
Cleaning the Watch......................... 126
Cleaning the Leather Bands........... 126
Changing the QuickFit® Bands.......... 126
Metal Watch Band Adjustment.......... 126
Data Management.............................. 126
Deleting Files................................... 127
Troubleshooting........................... 127
Product Updates................................. 127
Getting More Information................... 127
My device is in the wrong language...127
Is my phone compatible with my
watch?................................................. 127
My phone will not connect to the
watch................................................... 128
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my
watch?................................................. 128
My headphones will not connect to the
watch................................................... 128
My music cuts out or my headphones
won't stay connected.......................... 128
Restarting Your Watch........................ 128
Resetting All Default Settings............ 129
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life..129
How can I undo a lap button press?.. 129
Acquiring Satellite Signals..................130
Improving GPS Satellite Reception 130
The heart rate on my watch is not
accurate............................................... 130
The activity temperature reading is not
accurate............................................... 130
Exiting Demo Mode.............................130
Activity Tracking................................. 130
My step count does not seem
accurate........................................... 130
The step counts on my watch and my
Garmin Connect account don't
match............................................... 131
The floors climbed amount does not
seem accurate................................. 131
Appendix...................................... 132
Data Fields...........................................132
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics
Data......................................................146
Ground Contact Time Balance
Data.................................................. 146
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio
Data.................................................. 147
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings............... 147
FTP Ratings......................................... 148
Endurance Score Ratings................... 149
Wheel Size and Circumference.......... 150
Symbol Definitions.............................. 150
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Introduction
WARNING
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other
important information.
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program.
Getting Started
When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic
features.
1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Device Overview, page1).
2 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, page97). If you are upgrading from a compatible watch, you can migrate
your watch settings, saved courses, and more when you pair your new fēnix watch with your phone.
3 Charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page123).
4 Start an activity (Starting an Activity, page5).
Device Overview
Touchscreen
• Tap to choose an option in a menu.
• Hold the watch face data to open the glance or feature.
NOTE: This feature is not available on all watch faces.
• Swipe up or down to scroll through the glance loop and menus.
• Swipe right to return to the previous screen.
• Cover the screen with your palm to return to the watch face and turn down the screen brightness.
LIGHT
• Press to turn on the device.
• Press to illuminate the screen.
• Quickly press twice to turn on the flashlight.
• Hold to view the controls menu.
UP·MENU
• Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus.
• Hold to view the menu.
Introduction 1
DOWN
• Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus.
• Hold to view the music controls from any screen.
START·STOP
• Press to choose an option in a menu.
• Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity.
BACK·LAP
• Press to return to the previous screen.
• Press to record a lap, rest, or transition during a multisport activity.
• Hold to view a list of your recently used apps from any screen.
Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen
• Hold DOWN and START.
• Hold LIGHT, and select .
• Hold MENU, select System > Touch, and select an option.
Using the Watch
• Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu (Controls, page72).
The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used functions, such as turning on do not disturb
mode, saving a location, and turning the watch off.
• From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll through the glance loop (Glances, page51).
• From the watch face, press START to start an activity or open an app (Activities and Apps, page5).
• Hold MENU to customize the watch face (Customizing the Watch Face, page51), adjust settings (System
Settings, page120), pair wireless sensors (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86), and more.
Clocks
Setting an Alarm
You can set multiple alarms.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Add Alarm.
3 Enter the alarm time.
Editing an Alarm
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALARMS > Edit.
3 Select an alarm.
4 Select an option:
• To turn the alarm on or off, select Status.
• To change the alarm time, select Time.
• To set the alarm to repeat regularly, select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat.
• To select the type of alarm notification, select Sound and Vibe.
• To turn the backlight on or off with the alarm, select Backlight.
• To select a description for the alarm, select Label.
• To delete the alarm, select Delete.
2 Clocks
Starting the Countdown Timer
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > TIMERS.
3 Select an option:
• To set and save a countdown timer for the first time, enter the time, press MENU, and select Save Timer.
• To set and save additional countdown timers, select Add Timer, and enter the time.
• To set a countdown timer without saving it, select Quick Timer, and enter the time.
4 If necessary, press MENU, and select an option:
• Select Time to change the time.
• Select Restart > On to automatically restart the timer after it expires.
• Select Sound and Vibe, and select a type of notification.
5 Press START to start the timer.
Deleting a Timer
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > TIMERS > Edit.
3 Select a timer.
4 Select Delete.
Clocks 3
Using the Stopwatch
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > STOPWATCH.
3 Press START to start the timer.
4 Press LAP to restart the lap timer .
The total stopwatch time continues running.
5 Press STOP to stop both timers.
6 Select an option:
• To reset both timers, press DOWN.
• To save the stopwatch time as an activity, press MENU, and select Save Activity.
• To reset the timers and exit the stopwatch, press MENU, and select Done.
• To review the lap timers, press MENU, and select Review.
NOTE: The Review option only appears if there have been multiple laps.
• To return to the watch face without resetting the timers, press MENU, and select Go to Watchface.
• To enable or disable lap recording, press MENU, and select Lap Key.
Adding Alternate Time Zones
You can display the current time of day in additional time zones.
NOTE: You can view your alternate time zones in the glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop, page55).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Add Alt. Time Zone.
3 Press UP or DOWN to highlight a region, and press START to select it.
4 Select a time zone.
5 If necessary, rename the zone.
4 Clocks
Editing an Alternate Time Zone
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES.
3 Select a time zone.
4 Press START.
5 Select an option:
• To set the time zone to display on the glance loop, select Set as Favorite.
• To enter a custom name for the time zone, select Rename Zone.
• To enter a custom abbreviation for the time zone, select Abbreviate Zone.
• To change the time zone, select Change Zone.
• To delete the time zone, select Delete Zone.
Activities and Apps
Your watch can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the watch
displays and records sensor data. You can create custom activities or new activities based on default activities
(Creating a Custom Activity, page33). When you finish your activities, you can save and share them with the
Garmin Connect
™
community.
You can also add Connect IQ
™
activities and apps to your watch using the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features,
page101).
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPSturns on automatically (if required).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 If this is the first time you are starting an activity, select the checkbox next to each activity to add to your
favorites, and select .
3 Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list.
4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the watch
is ready.
The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPSsignals (if required), and connects to
your wireless sensors (if required).
5 Press START to start the activity timer.
The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the watch before starting an activity (Charging the Watch, page123).
• Press LAP to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.
You can select to discard a lap for certain activities (How can I undo a lap button press?, page129).
• Press UP or DOWN to view additional data screens.
• Swipe up or down to view additional data screens (Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen, page2).
• Hold MENU, and select Power Mode to use a power mode to extend battery life (Customizing Power Modes,
page119).
Activities and Apps 5
Stopping an Activity
1 Press STOP.
2 Select an option:
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press START, and select an option.
NOTE: After you save the activity, you can enter self-evaluation data (Evaluating an Activity, page6).
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later.
• To mark a lap, select Lap.
You can select to discard a lap for certain activities (How can I undo a lap button press?, page129).
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select Back to Start >
TracBack.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by the most direct path, select Back to Start > Route.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.
• To measure the difference between your heart rate at the end of the activity and your heart rate two
minutes later, select Recovery HR, and wait while the timer counts down (Recovery Heart Rate, page68).
• To discard the activity, select Discard.
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the watch saves it automatically after 30 minutes.
Evaluating an Activity
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
You can customize the self-evaluation setting for certain activities (Activities and App Settings, page34).
1 After you complete an activity, select Save (Stopping an Activity, page6).
2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.
NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation.
3 Select how you felt during the activity.
You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.
Running
Going for a Track Run
Before you go for a track run, make sure you are running on a standard-shape, 400 m track.
You can use the track run activity to record your outdoor track data, including distance in meters and lap splits.
1 Stand on the outdoor track.
2 From the watch face, press START.
3 Select Track Run.
4 Wait while the watch locates satellites.
5 If you are running in lane 1, skip to step 11.
6 Press MENU.
7 Select the activity settings.
8 Select Lane Number.
9 Select a lane number.
10 Press BACK twice to return to the activity timer.
11 Press START.
12 Run around the track.
After you run 3 laps, your watch records the track dimensions and calibrates your track distance.
13 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
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Tips for Recording a Track Run
• Wait until the watch acquires satellite signals before starting a track run.
• During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run four laps to calibrate your track distance.
You should run slightly past your starting point to complete the lap.
• Run each lap in the same lane.
NOTE: The default Auto Lap
®
distance is 1600 m, or four laps around the track.
• If you are running in a lane other than lane 1, set the lane number in the activity settings.
Going for a Virtual Run
You can pair your watch with a compatible third-party app to transmit pace, heart rate, or cadence data.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Virtual Run.
3 On your tablet, laptop, or phone, open the Zwift
™
app or another virtual training app.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions to start a running activity and pair the devices.
5 Press START to start the activity timer.
6 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run
at least 2.4km (1.5mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can manually calibrate the treadmill
distance on each treadmill or after each run.
1 Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page5).
2 Run on the treadmill until your watch records at least 2.4km (1.5mi.).
3 After you finish the activity, press STOP to stop the activity timer.
4 Select an option:
• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select Save.
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill calibration.
• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first-time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > Yes.
5 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and enter the distance on your watch.
Recording an Ultra Run Activity
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Ultra Run.
3 Press START to start the activity timer.
4 Start running.
5 Press LAP to record a lap and start the rest timer.
NOTE: You can configure the Lap Key setting to record a lap and start the rest timer, start the rest timer only,
or record a lap only (Activities and App Settings, page34).
6 When you are done resting, press LAP to resume running.
7 Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
8 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
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Recording an Obstacle Racing Activity
When you participate in an obstacle course race, you can use the Obstacle Racing activity to record your time on
each obstacle and your time running between obstacles.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Obstacle Racing.
3 Press START to start the activity timer.
4 Press LAP to manually mark the beginning and end of each obstacle.
NOTE: You can configure the Obstacle Tracking setting to save obstacle locations from your first loop of the
course. On repeat loops of the course, the watch uses the saved locations to switch between obstacle and
running intervals.
5 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
Swimming
NOTICE
The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and will
void the warranty.
NOTE: The watch has wrist-based heart rate enabled for swim activities. The watch is also compatible with
chest heart rate monitors, such as the HRM-Pro
™
series accessories.. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest
heart rate data are available, your watch uses the chest heart rate data.
Swim Terminology
Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts after a rest.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the watch completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool length and the number of strokes for that length.
For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. For open water swimming, swolf is
calculated over 25 meters. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, a lower score is
better.
Critical swim speed (CSS): Your CSS is the theoretical speed that you can maintain continuously without
exhaustion. You can use your CSS to guide your training pace and monitor your improvement.
Stroke Types
Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming. Your stroke type is identified at the end of a
length. Stroke types appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect account. You can also select
stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data Screens, page33).
Free Freestyle
Back Backstroke
Breast Breaststroke
Fly Butterfly
Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval
Drill Used with drill logging (Training with the Drill Log, page9)
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Tips for Swimming Activities
• Press LAP to record an interval during open water swimming.
• Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen instructions to select your pool size or enter a
custom size.
The watch measures and records distance by completed pool lengths. The pool size must be correct to
display accurate distance. The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the watch uses this pool size.
You can hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Pool Size to change the size.
• For accurate results, swim the entire pool length, and use one stroke type for the entire length. Pause the
activity timer when resting.
• Press LAP to record a rest during pool swimming (Auto Rest and Manual Rest, page9).
The watch automatically records swim intervals and lengths for pool swimming.
• To help the watch count your lengths, use a strong push off the wall and glide before your first stroke.
• When doing drills, you must either pause the activity timer or use the drill logging feature (Training with the
Drill Log, page9).
Auto Rest and Manual Rest
NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest. To view other data screens, you can press UP or DOWN.
The auto rest feature is available only for pool swimming. Your watch automatically detects when you are
resting, and the rest screen appears. If you rest for more than 15 seconds, the watch automatically creates a
rest interval. When you resume swimming, the watch automatically starts a new swim interval. You can turn on
the auto rest feature in the activity options (Activities and App Settings, page34).
TIP: For best results using the auto rest feature, minimize your arm motions while resting.
During a pool or open water swim activity, you can manually mark a rest interval by pressing LAP.
Training with the Drill Log
The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can use the drill log feature to manually record kick
sets, one-arm swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four major strokes.
1 During your pool swim activity, press UP or DOWN to view the drill log screen.
2 Press LAP to start the drill timer.
3 After you complete a drill interval, press LAP.
The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record the entire swim session.
4 Select a distance for the completed drill.
Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for the activity profile.
5 Select an option:
• To start another drill interval, press LAP.
• To start a swim interval, press UP or DOWN to return to the swim training screens.
Multisport
Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can take advantage of the multisport activities, such
as Triathlon or Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition between activities and continue to view
your total time. For example, you can switch from biking to running and view your total time for biking and
running throughout the multisport activity.
You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the default triathlon activity set up for a standard
triathlon.
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Triathlon Training
When you participate in a triathlon, you can use the triathlon activity to quickly transition to each sport segment,
to time each segment, and to save the activity.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Triathlon.
3 Press START to start the activity timer.
NOTE: Auto Sport Change is the default setting for multisport activities (Activities and App Settings,
page34).
4 If necessary, press LAP at the beginning and end of each transition (How can I undo a lap button press?,
page129).
The transition feature is on by default, and the transition time is recorded separately from the activity time.
The transition feature can be turned on or off in the triathlon activity settings. If transitions are turned off,
press LAP to change sports.
5 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
Creating a Multisport Activity
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Add > Multisport.
3 Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name.
Duplicate activity names include a number. For example, Triathlon(2).
4 Select two or more activities.
5 Select an option:
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For example, you can select whether to include
transitions.
• Select Done to save and use the multisport activity.
6 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.
Indoor Activities
The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or
indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings, page34).
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the
watch. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor
that sends speed and distance data to the watch, such as a speed or cadence sensor.
Health Snapshot
™
The Health Snapshot feature records several key health metrics while you hold still for two minutes. It provides
a glimpse of your overall cardiovascular status. The watch records metrics such as your average heart rate,
stress level, and respiration rate. You can add the Health Snapshot feature to the list of your favorite apps
(Activities and App Settings, page34).
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Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Strength.
3 Select a workout.
4 Press DOWN to view a list of workout steps (optional).
TIP: While viewing workout steps, you can press START and then press DOWN to view an animation of the
selected exercise, if available.
5 When you have finished viewing the workout steps, press START, and select Do Workout.
6 Press START, and select Start Workout.
7 Start your first set.
The watch counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps.
TIP: The watch can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you
should finish the set and start a new one.
8 Press LAP to finish the set and move to the next exercise, if available.
The watch displays the total reps for the set.
9 If necessary, press UP or DOWN to edit the number of reps.
TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.
10 If necessary, press LAP when you are done resting to start your next set.
11 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
12 After your last set, press START, and select Stop Workout.
13 Select Save.
Recording a HIIT Activity
You can use specialized timers to record a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) activity.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select HIIT.
3 Select an option:
• Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity.
• Select HIIT Timers > AMRAP to record as many rounds as possible during a set time period.
• Select HIIT Timers > EMOM to record a set number of moves every minute on the minute.
• Select HIIT Timers > Tabata to alternate between 20-second intervals of maximum effort with 10 seconds
of rest.
• Select HIIT Timers > Custom to set your move time, rest time, number of moves, and number of rounds.
• Select Workouts to follow a saved workout.
4 If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Press START to start your first round.
The watch displays a countdown timer and your current heart rate.
6 If necessary, press LAP to manually move to the next round or rest.
7 After you finish the activity, press STOP to stop the activity timer.
8 Select Save.
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Using an Indoor Trainer
Before you can use a compatible indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your watch using ANT+
®
technology (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
You can use your watch with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout.
While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Bike Indoor.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Smart Trainer Options.
5 Select an option:
• Select Free Ride to go for a ride.
• Select Follow Workout to follow a saved workout (Workouts, page41).
• Select Follow Course to follow a saved course (Courses, page115).
• Select Set Power to set the target power value.
• Select Set Grade to set the simulated grade value.
• Select Set Resistance to set the resistance force applied by the trainer.
6 Press START to start the activity timer.
The trainer increases or decreases resistance based on the elevation information in the course or ride.
Gaming
Using the Garmin GameOn
™
App
When you pair your watch with your computer, you can record a gaming activity on your watch and view
real-time performance metrics on your computer.
1 On your computer, go to www.overwolf.com/app/Garmin-Garmin_GameOn and download the Garmin
GameOn app.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3 Launch the Garmin GameOn app.
4 When the Garmin GameOn app prompts you to pair your watch, press START, and select Gaming on your
watch.
NOTE: While your watch is connected to the Garmin GameOn app, notifications and other Bluetooth
®
features
are disabled on the watch.
5 Select Pair Now.
6 Select your watch from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions.
TIP: You can click > Settings to customize your settings, reread the tutorial, or remove a watch. The
Garmin GameOn app remembers your watch and settings the next time you open the app. If necessary, you
can pair your watch to another computer (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
7 Select an option:
• On your computer, start a supported game to automatically start the gaming activity.
• On your watch, start a manual gaming activity (Recording a Manual Gaming Activity, page13).
The Garmin GameOn app shows your real-time performance metrics. When you complete your activity, the
Garmin GameOn app displays your gaming activity summary and match information.
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Recording a Manual Gaming Activity
You can record a gaming activity on your watch and manually enter stats for each match.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Gaming.
3 Press DOWN, and select a game type.
4 Press START to start the activity timer.
5 Press LAP at the end of the match to record your match result or placement.
6 Press LAP to start a new match.
7 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
Climbing Sports
Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity
You can record routes during an indoor climbing activity. A route is a climbing path along an indoor rock wall.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Climb Indoor.
3 Select Yes to record route statistics.
4 Select a grading system.
NOTE: The next time you start an indoor climbing activity, the device uses this grading system. You can hold
MENU, select the activity settings, and select Grading System to change the system.
5 Select the difficulty level for the route.
6 Press START.
7 Start your first route.
NOTE: When the route timer is running, the device automatically locks the buttons to prevent accidental
button presses. You can hold any button to unlock the watch.
8 When you finish the route, descend to the ground.
The rest timer starts automatically when you are on the ground.
NOTE: If necessary, you can press LAP to finish the route.
9 Select an option:
• To save a successful route, select Completed.
• To save an unsuccessful route, select Attempted.
• To delete the route, select Discard.
10 Enter the number of falls for the route.
11 When you are done resting, press LAP and begin your next route.
12 Repeat this process for each route until your activity is complete.
13 Press STOP.
14 Select Save.
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Recording a Bouldering Activity
You can record routes during a bouldering activity. A route is a climbing path along a boulder or small rock
formation.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Bouldering.
3 Select a grading system.
NOTE: The next time you start a bouldering activity, the watch uses this grading system. You can hold MENU,
select the activity settings, and select Grading System to change the system.
4 Select the difficulty level for the route.
5 Press START to start the route timer.
6 Start your first route.
7 Press LAP to finish the route.
8 Select an option:
• To save a successful route, select Completed.
• To save an unsuccessful route, select Attempted.
• To delete the route, select Discard.
9 When you are done resting, press LAP to start your next route.
10 Repeat this process for each route until your activity is complete.
11 After your last route, press STOP to stop the route timer.
12 Select Save.
Starting an Expedition
You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while recording a multi-day activity.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Expedition.
3 Press START to start the activity timer.
The device enters low power mode and collects GPS track points once an hour. To maximize battery life, the
device turns off all sensors and accessories, including the connection to your smartphone.
Recording a Track Point Manually
During an expedition, track points are recorded automatically based on the selected recording interval. You can
manually record a track point at any time.
1 During an expedition, press START.
2 Select Add Point.
Viewing Track Points
1 During an expedition, press START.
2 Select View Points.
3 Select a track point from the list.
4 Select an option:
• To start navigating to the track point, select Go To.
• To view detailed information about the track point, select Details.
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Going Hunting
You can save locations relevant to your hunt and view a map of saved locations. During a hunting activity, the
device uses a GNSS mode that conserves battery life.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Hunt.
3 Press START, and select Start Hunt.
4 Press START, and select an option:
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity, select Back to Start, and select an option.
• To save your current location, select Save Location.
• To view locations saved during this hunt activity, select Hunt Locations.
• To view all previously saved locations, select Saved Locations.
• To navigate to a destination, select Navigation, and select an option.
5 After you complete your hunt, press STOP, and select End Hunt.
Marine Activities
Sailing
Tack Assist
CAUTION
The watch uses GPS-based course over ground to determine your course in the tack assist feature, and
does not account for other factors that can affect your boat's direction, such as currents and tides. You are
responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel.
While cruising or racing into the wind, the tack assist feature can help you determine if your boat is being lifted
or headed. When you calibrate tack assist, the watch captures your boat's port and starboard course
over ground (COG) measurements, and uses the COG data to calculate the mean true wind direction and the
boat's tack angle .
The watch uses this data to determine whether your boat is being lifted or headed due to wind shifts.
By default, the tack assist feature is set to automatic. Each time you calibrate the port or starboard COG, the
watch recalibrates the opposite side and true wind direction. You can change the tack assist settings to enter a
fixed tack angle or true wind direction.
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Calibrating the Tack Assist
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select Sail Race or Sail.
3 Select UP or DOWN to view the tack assist screen.
NOTE: You may need to add the tack assist screen to the data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data
Screens, page33).
4 Select START.
5 Select an option:
• To calibrate the starboard side, select START.
• To calibrate the port side, select DOWN.
TIP: If the wind is coming from the starboard side of the vessel, you should calibrate starboard. If the wind is
coming from the port side of the vessel, you should calibrate port.
6 Wait while the device calibrates the tack assist.
An arrow appears and indicates if your boat is being lifted or headed.
Entering a Fixed Tack Angle
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Sail Race or Sail.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view the tack assist screen.
4 Hold MENU.
5 Select Tack Angle > Angle.
6 Press UP or DOWN to set the value.
Entering a True Wind Direction
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Sail Race or Sail.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view the tack assist screen.
4 Hold MENU.
5 Select True Wind Direction > Fixed.
6 Press UP or DOWN to set the value.
Tips for Getting the Best Lift Estimate
To get the best lift estimate when using the tack assist feature, you can try these tips. See Entering a True Wind
Direction, page16 and Calibrating the Tack Assist, page16 for more information.
• Enter a fixed tack angle, and calibrate the port side.
• Enter a fixed tack angle, and calibrate the starboard side.
• Reset the tack angle, and calibrate both the port and starboard side.
Sail Racing
You can use the device to help you cross the start line of a race exactly when the race begins. When you
synchronize the regatta timer in the sail racing app with the official race countdown timer, you are alerted at
one-minute intervals as the race start approaches. When you set the starting line, the device uses GPS data to
indicate whether your boat will cross the start line before, after, or at the correct time to start the race.
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Setting the Starting Line
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Sail Race.
3 Wait while the device locates satellites.
4 Hold MENU.
5 Select Start Line Settings.
6 Select an option:
• Select Mark Port to mark the port starting line mark as you sail past it.
• Select Mark Starboard to mark the starboard starting line mark as you sail past it.
• Select Time to Burn to enable or disable the time to burn data on the regatta timer data screen.
• Select Distance to Start to set the distance to the start line, preferred distance units, and length of your
boat.
Starting a Race
Before you can view the time to burn, you must set the starting line (Setting the Starting Line, page17).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Sail Race.
3 Wait while the watch locates satellites.
The screen displays the regatta timer and time to burn .
4 If necessary, hold MENU, and select an option:
• To set a fixed timer, select Regatta Time > Fixed, and enter a length of time.
• To set a start time within the next 24 hours, select Regatta Time > GPS, and enter a time of day.
5 Press START.
6 Press UP and DOWN to synchronize the regatta timer with the official race countdown.
NOTE: When the burn time is negative, you will arrive at the start line after the race starts. When the burn
time is positive, you will arrive at the start line before the race starts.
7 Press START to start the activity timer.
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Water Sports
Viewing Your Water Sport Runs
Your watch records the details of each water sport run using the auto run feature. This feature automatically
records new runs based on your movement. The activity timer pauses when you stop moving. The activity timer
starts automatically when your movement speed increases. You can view run details from the paused screen or
while the activity timer is running.
1 Start a water sport activity, such as water skiing.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select View Runs.
4 Press UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum speed, and average speed.
Fishing
Going Fishing
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Fish.
3 Press START > Start Fish.
4 Press START, and select an option:
• To add the catch to your fish count and save the location, select Log Catch.
• To save your current location, select Save Location.
• To set an interval timer, end time, or end time reminder for the activity, select Fish Timers.
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity, select Back to Start, and select an option.
• To view your saved locations, select Saved Locations.
• To navigate to a destination, select Navigation, and select an option.
• To edit the activity settings, select Settings, and select an option (Activities and App Settings, page34).
5 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select End Fish.
Tides
Viewing Tide Information
WARNING
Tide information is for information purposes only. It is your responsibility to heed all posted water-related
guidance, to remain aware of your surroundings, and to use safe judgment in, on, and around the water at all
times. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury or death.
You can view information about a tide station, including the tide height and when the next high and low tides will
occur. You can save up to ten tide stations.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Tides.
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3 Select an option:
• To use your current location when you are near a tide station, select Add > Current Location.
• To select a location on the map, select Add > Use Map.
• To enter the name of a city, select Add > City Search.
• To select a saved location, select Add > Saved Locations.
• To enter coordinates for a location, select Add > Coordinates.
A 24-hour tide chart appears for the current date with the current tide height and information about the
next high and low tides .
4 Press DOWN to see tide information for upcoming days.
5 Press START, and select Set as Favorite to set this location as your favorite tide station.
Your favorite tide station appears at the top of the list in the app and in the glance.
Setting a Tide Alert
1 From the Tides app, select a saved tide station.
2 Press START, and select Set Alerts.
3 Select an option:
• To set an alarm to sound before the peak tide, select Til High Tide.
• To set an alarm to sound before the low tide, select Til Low Tide.
Anchor
WARNING
The anchor feature is a tool for situational awareness only and may not prevent groundings or collisions in all
circumstances. You are responsible for the safe and prudent operation of your vessel, for remaining aware of
your surroundings, and for using safe judgment on the water at all times. Failure to heed this warning could
result in property damage, serious personal injury, or death.
Marking Your Anchor Location
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Anchor.
3 Wait while the watch locates satellites.
4 Press START, and select Drop Anchor.
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Anchor Settings
From the watch face, press START, select Anchor, hold MENU, and select the activity settings.
Drift Radius: Sets the allowable drift distance while anchored.
Update Interval: Sets the time interval for updating anchor data.
Anchor Alarm: Allows you to enable or disable an alarm for when the boat moves beyond the drift radius.
Anchor Alarm Duration: Allows you to set the anchor alarm duration. When the anchor alarm is enabled, an alert
appears each time the boat moves beyond the drift radius during the specified alarm duration.
Trolling Motor Remote
Pairing Your Watch and Trolling Motor
You can pair your watch with a Garmin
®
trolling motor and use it as a remote control. For more information
about using a remote control, see your trolling motor owner's manual.
1 Turn on the trolling motor.
2 Bring the watch within 1m (3ft.) of the display panel on the trolling motor.
3 On the watch, press START, and select Trolling Motor.
TIP: If necessary, you can pair your watch with another trolling motor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page86).
4 On the trolling motor display panel, press three times to enter pairing mode.
on the trolling motor display panel illuminates blue as it searches for a connection.
5 On the watch, press START to enter pairing mode.
6 Verify that the passkey shown on your trolling motor remote control matches your watch.
7 On the watch, press START to confirm the passkey.
8 On the trolling motor remote control, press to confirm the passkey.
on the trolling motor display panel illuminates green when the connection to your watch is successful.
Skiing and Winter Sports
You can add skiing and snowboarding activities to your activity list (Customizing Activities and Apps, page32).
You can customize the data screens for each activity (Customizing the Data Screens, page33).
Viewing Your Ski Runs
Your watch records the details of each downhill skiing or snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This
feature is turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It automatically records new ski runs when
you start moving down hill.
1 Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select View Runs.
4 Press UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum speed, average speed, and total descent.
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Recording a Backcountry Skiing or Snowboarding Activity
The backcountry skiing or snowboarding activity lets you switch between climbing and descending tracking
modes so you can accurately track your statistics. You can customize the Mode Tracking setting to
automatically or manually switch tracking modes (Activities and App Settings, page34).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Backcountry Ski or Backcountry Snowboard.
3 Select an option:
• If you are starting your activity on a climb, select Climbing.
• If you are starting your activity moving downhill, select Descending.
4 Press START to start the activity timer.
5 If necessary, press LAP to switch between climbing and descending tracking modes.
6 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data
NOTE: The HRM-Pro series accessory must be paired to the fēnix watch using ANT+ technology.
You can use your compatible fēnix watch paired with the HRM-Pro series accessory to provide real-time
feedback about your cross-country skiing performance. The power output is measured in watts. Factors that
affect power include your speed, elevation changes, wind, and snow conditions. You can use power output to
measure and improve your skiing performance.
NOTE: Skiing power values are generally lower than cycling power values. This is normal and occurs because
humans are less efficient at skiing than they are at cycling. It is common for ski power values to be 30 to 40
percent lower than cycling power values at the same training intensity.
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Golfing
Playing Golf
Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page123).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Golf.
The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course
nearby.
3 If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
4 If necessary, set your driver distance.
5 Select to keep score.
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6 Select a tee box.
The hole information screen appears.
Current hole number
Distance to the back of the green
Distance to the middle of the green
Distance to the front of the green
Par for the hole
Map of the green
Driver distance from the tee box
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the
green, but not the actual pin location.
7 Select an option:
• Tap the front, middle, or back distances to the green to view the PlaysLike distance (PlaysLike Distance
Icons, page25).
• Tap the map to view more detail or measure distance with touch targeting (Measuring Distance with
Touch Targeting, page26).
• Press UP or DOWN to view the location and distance to a layup or to the front and back of a hazard.
• Press START to open the golf menu (Golf Menu, page24).
When you move to the next hole, the watch automatically transitions to display the new hole information.
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Golf Menu
During a round, you can press START to access additional features in the golf menu.
End Round: Ends the current round.
Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole.
Change Green: Allows you to change the green when more than one green is available for a hole.
View Green: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more precise distance measurement (Moving the Flag,
page24).
Virtual Caddie: Requests a club recommendation from the virtual caddie (Virtual Caddie, page25).
PlaysLike: Shows the PlaysLike factors for the hole (PlaysLike Distance Icons, page25).
Measure Shot: Shows the distance of your previous shot recorded with the Garmin AutoShot
™
feature (Viewing
Measured Shots, page26). You can also manually record a shot (Manually Measuring a Shot, page26).
Scorecard: Opens the scorecard for the round (Keeping Score, page26).
Odometer: Shows the recorded time, distance, and steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops
when you start or end a round. You can reset the odometer during a round.
Wind: Opens a pointer that shows the wind direction and speed relative to the pin (Viewing the Wind Speed and
Direction, page27).
PinPointer: The PinPointer feature is a compass that points to the pin location when you are unable to see the
green. This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the
accuracy of the compass.
Custom Targets: Allows you to save a location, such as an object or obstacle, for the current hole (Saving
Custom Targets, page28).
Club Stats: Shows your statistics with each golf club, such as distance and accuracy information. Appears when
you pair Approach
®
CT10 sensors or enable the Club Prompt setting.
Sunrise & Sunset: Shows the sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for the current day.
Settings: Allows you to customize the golf activity settings (Activities and App Settings, page34).
Moving the Flag
You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location.
1 From the hole information screen, press START.
2 Select View Green.
3 Tap or drag to move the pin location.
TIP: You can press START to zoom in our out.
4 Press BACK.
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to show the new pin location. The pin location is
saved for only the current round.
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Virtual Caddie
Before you can use the virtual caddie, you must play five rounds with Approach CT10 sensors or enable the Club
Prompt setting (Activities and App Settings, page34), and upload your scorecards. For each round, you must
connect to a paired phone with the Garmin Golf
™
app. The virtual caddie provides recommendations based on
the hole, wind data, and your past performance with each club.
Displays the club or club combination recommendation for the hole. You can select or to view other
club options.
Displays the average number of strokes expected to score with the club recommendation.
Displays the aim direction for your next shot with the club recommendation, based on your shot history
with the club.
PlaysLike Distance Icons
The PlaysLike distance feature accounts for elevation changes on the course, wind speed, wind direction, and
air density by showing the adjusted distance to the green (PlaysLike Distance Factors, page25). During a
round, you can tap a distance to the green to view the PlaysLike distance.
TIP: You can configure what data is factored into the PlaysLike adjustments in the activity settings (PlaysLike
Settings, page26).
: Distance plays longer than expected.
: Distance plays as expected.
: Distance plays shorter than expected.
PlaysLike Distance Factors
During a round of golf, you can view how much of the PlaysLike distance adjustments are due to elevation
changes on the course, wind speed and direction, and air density.
Press START, and select PlaysLike.
: The difference in the distance due to elevation changes.
: The difference in the distance due to the wind speed and direction.
: The difference in the distance due to the air density.
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PlaysLike Settings
Hold MENU, and select Activities & Apps > Golf > Golf Settings > PlaysLike.
Wind: Enables wind speed and direction to be included in the PlaysLike distance adjustments.
Weather: Enables air density to be included in the PlaysLike distance adjustments.
Home Conditions: Allows you to manually change the altitude, temperature, and humidity settings used for the
air density.
NOTE: It can be helpful to set weather conditions that match where you typically play. If they do not match
the conditions at your normal course locations, the air density adjustments may seem inaccurate.
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting
While playing a game, you can use touch targeting to measure the distance to any point on the map.
1 While playing golf, tap the map.
2 Tap or drag your finger to position the target circle .
You can view the distance from your current position to the target circle, and from the target circle to the pin
location.
3 If necessary, select or to zoom in or out.
Viewing Measured Shots
Your device features automatic shot detection and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the
device records your shot distance so you can view it later.
TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good
contact with the ball. Putts are not detected.
1 While playing golf, press START.
2 Select Previous Shots to view all recorded shot distances.
NOTE: The distance from the most recent shot also displays at the top of the hole information screen.
Manually Measuring a Shot
You can manually add a shot if the watch doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the
missed shot.
1 Take a shot and watch where your ball lands.
2 From the hole information screen, press START.
3 Select Measure Shot.
4 Press START.
5 Select Add Shot > .
6 If necessary, enter the club you used for the shot.
7 Walk or drive to your ball.
The next time you take a shot, the watch automatically records your last shot distance. If necessary, you can
manually add another shot.
Keeping Score
1 From the hole information screen, press START.
2 Select Scorecard.
The scorecard appears when you are on the green.
3 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
4 Press START to select a hole.
5 Press UP or DOWN to set the score.
Your total score is updated.
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Recording Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics tracking (Scoring Settings, page27).
1 From the scorecard, select a hole.
2 Enter the total number of strokes taken, including putts, and press START.
3 Set the number of putts taken, and press START.
NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score.
4 If necessary, select an option:
NOTE: If you are on a par 3 hole, fairway information does not appear.
• If your ball hit the fairway, select In Fairway.
• If your ball missed the fairway, select Missed Right or Missed Left.
5 If necessary, enter the number of penalty strokes.
Scoring Settings
Hold MENU, and select Activities & Apps > Golf > Golf Settings > Scoring.
Scoring Method: Changes the method the device uses to keep score.
Handicap Scoring: Enables handicap scoring.
Set Handicap: Sets your handicap when handicap scoring is enabled.
Show Score: Displays your total score for the round at the top of the scorecard (Keeping Score, page26).
Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking for the number of putts, greens in regulation, and fairways hit while
playing golf.
Penalties: Enables penalty stroke tracking while playing golf (Recording Statistics, page27).
Prompt: Enables the prompt at the start of a round asking if you want to keep score.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Activities and App Settings, page34), points are awarded
based on the number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, the highest score wins. The device
awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes.
Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par
0 2 or more over
1 1 over
2 Par
3 1 under
4 2 under
5 3 under
Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction
The wind feature is a pointer that shows the wind speed and direction relative to the pin. The wind feature
requires a connection with the Garmin Golf app.
1 Press START.
2 Select Wind.
The arrow points to the wind direction relative to the pin.
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Viewing the Direction to the Pin
The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green.
This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the
accuracy of the compass.
1 From the hole information screen, press START.
2 Select PinPointer.
The arrow points to the pin location.
Saving Custom Targets
While playing a round, you can save up to five custom targets for each hole. Saving a target is useful for
recording objects or obstacles that are not shown on the map. You can view the distances to these targets from
the hazards and layups screen (Playing Golf, page22).
1 Stand near the target you want to save.
NOTE: You cannot save a target that is far from the currently selected hole.
2 From the hole information screen, press START.
3 Select Custom Targets.
4 Select a target type.
Big Numbers Mode
You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information screen.
Hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Big Numbers.
The distance to the back of the green
The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position
The distance to the front of the green
The current hole number
The par for the current hole
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Swing Tempo Training
The Tempo Training activity helps you perform a more consistent swing. The device measures and displays
your backswing time and downswing time. The device also displays your swing tempo. Swing tempo is the
backswing time divided by the downswing time, expressed in a ratio. A 3 to 1 ratio, or 3.0, is the ideal swing
tempo based on studies of professional golfers.
The Ideal Swing Tempo
You can achieve the ideal 3.0 tempo using different swing timings, for example, 0.7 sec./0.23 sec. or 1.2 sec./
0.4 sec. Each golfer may have a unique swing tempo based on their ability and experience. Garmin provides six
different timings.
The device displays a graph that indicates if your backswing or downswing times are too fast, too slow, or just
right for the selected timing.
Timing choices (backswing to downswing time ratio)
Backswing time
Downswing time
Your tempo
Good timing
Too slow
Too fast
To find your ideal swing timing, you should start with the slowest timing and try it for a few swings. When
the tempo graph is consistently green for both your backswing and downswing times, you can move up to the
next timing. When you find a timing that is comfortable, you can use it to achieve more consistent swings and
performance.
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Analyzing Your Swing Tempo
You must hit a ball to view your swing tempo.
1 Press START.
2 Select Tempo Training.
3 Press START.
4 Select Swing Speed, and select an option.
5 Complete a full swing, and hit the ball.
The watch displays your swing analysis.
Viewing the Tip Sequence
The first time you use the Tempo Training activity, the watch displays a tip sequence to explain how your swing
is analyzed.
1 During your activity, press START.
2 Select Tips.
3 Press START to view the next tip.
Jumpmaster
WARNING
The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used
as a primary skydiving altimeter. Failure to input the appropriate jump related information can lead to serious
personal injury or death.
The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for calculating the high altitude release point (HARP). The
watch detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP)
using the barometer and electronic compass.
Planning a Jump
1 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page30).
2 Enter the jump information (Entering Jump Information, page31).
The device calculates the HARP.
3 Select Go To HARP to start navigation to the HARP.
Jump Types
The jumpmaster feature allows you to set the jump type to one of three types: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump
type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, drop altitudes and
opening altitudes are measured in feet above ground level (AGL).
HAHO: High Altitude High Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from a very high altitude and opens the parachute
at a high altitude. You must set a DIP and a drop altitude of at least 1,000 feet. The drop altitude is assumed
to be the same as the opening altitude. Common values for a drop altitude range from 12,000 to 24,000 feet
AGL.
HALO: High Altitude Low Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from a very high altitude and opens the parachute at
a low altitude. The required information is the same as the HAHO jump type, plus an opening altitude. The
opening altitude must not be greater than the drop altitude. Common values for an opening altitude range
from 2,000 to 6,000 feet AGL.
Static: The wind speed and direction are assumed to be constant for the duration of the jump. The drop altitude
must be at least 1,000 feet.
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Entering Jump Information
1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster.
3 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page30).
4 Complete one or more actions to enter your jump information:
• Select DIP to set a waypoint for the desired landing location.
• Select Drop Alt. to set the drop altitude AGL (in feet) when the jumpmaster exits the aircraft.
• Select Open Alt to set the open altitude AGL (in feet) when the jumpmaster opens the parachute.
• Select Forward Throw to set the horizontal distance traveled (in meters) due to aircraft speed.
• Select Crs. to HARP to set the direction traveled (in degrees) due to aircraft speed.
• Select Wind to set the wind speed (in knots) and direction (in degrees).
• Select Constant to fine-tune some information for the planned jump. Depending on the jump type, you
can select Percent Max., Safety Factor, K-Open, K-Freefall, or K-Static and enter additional information
(Constant Settings, page32).
• Select Auto to DIP to enable navigation to the DIP automatically after you jump.
• Select Go To HARP to start navigation to the HARP.
Entering Wind Information for HAHO and HALO Jumps
1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster.
3 Select a jump type (Jump Types, page30).
4 Select Wind > Add.
5 Select an altitude.
6 Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.
7 Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.
The wind value is added to the list. Only wind values included in the list are used in calculations.
8 Repeat steps 5–7 for each available altitude.
Resetting Wind Information
1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster.
3 Select HAHO or HALO.
4 Select Wind > Reset.
All wind values are removed from the list.
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump
1 Press START.
2 Select Jumpmaster > Static > Wind.
3 Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done.
4 Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done.
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Constant Settings
Select Jumpmaster, select a jump type, and select Constant.
Percent Max.: Sets the jump range for all jump types. A setting less than 100% decreases the drift distance to
the DIP, and a setting greater than 100% increases the drift distance. More experienced jumpmasters may
want to use smaller numbers, and less experienced skydivers may want to use larger numbers.
Safety Factor: Sets the margin of error for a jump (HAHO only). Safety factors are usually integer values of two
or greater, and are determined by the jumpmaster based on specifications for the jump.
K-Freefall: Sets the wind drag value for a parachute during freefall, based on the parachute canopy rating (HALO
only). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.
K-Open: Sets the wind drag value for an open parachute, based on the parachute canopy rating (HAHO and
HALO). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.
K-Static: Sets the wind drag value for a parachute during a static jump, based on the parachute canopy rating
(Static only). Each parachute should be labeled with a K value.
Customizing Activities and Apps
You can customize the activities and apps list, data screens, data fields, and other settings.
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press START from the watch face, and it provides quick
access to the activities you use most frequently. The first time you press START to start an activity, the watch
prompts you to select your favorite activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list.
3 Select an option:
• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select Set as Favorite.
• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select Remove from Favorites.
Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select Reorder.
5 Press UP or DOWN to adjust the position of the activity in the apps list.
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Customizing the Data Screens
You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select the activity to customize.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens.
6 Select a data screen to customize.
7 Select an option:
• Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the data screen.
• Select Data Fields, and select a field to change the data that appears in the field.
TIP: For a list of all the available data fields, go to Data Fields, page132. Not all data fields are available
for all activity types.
• Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop.
• Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.
8 If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to the loop.
You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens.
Adding a Map to an Activity
You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select the activity to customize.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Map.
Creating a Custom Activity
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Add.
3 Select an option:
• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity starting from one of your saved activities.
• Select Other > Other to create a new custom activity.
4 If necessary, select an activity type.
5 Select a name or enter a custom name.
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example: Bike(2).
6 Select an option:
• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For example, you can customize the data screens
or auto features.
• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.
7 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.
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Activities and App Settings
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can
customize data pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types.
Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings.
3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over
ground.
3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help identify which activity is active.
Add Activity: Allows you to customize a multisport activity.
Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity (Activity Alerts, page36).
Auto Climb: Enables the watch to detect elevation changes automatically using the built-in altimeter (Enabling
Auto Climb, page38).
Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap feature to automatically mark laps. The Auto Distance option
marks laps at a specific distance. The Auto Position option marks laps at a location where you previously
pressed LAP. When you complete a lap, a customizable lap alert message appears. This feature is helpful for
comparing your performance over different parts of an activity.
Auto Pause: Sets the options for the Auto Pause
®
feature to stop recording data when you stop moving or when
you drop below a specified speed. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places
where you must stop.
Auto Rest: Enables the watch to automatically create a rest interval when you stop moving (Auto Rest and
Manual Rest, page9).
Auto Run: Enables the watch to detect ski or water sport runs automatically using the built-in accelerometer
(Viewing Your Ski Runs, page20, Viewing Your Water Sport Runs, page18).
Auto Scroll: Sets the watch to scroll through all of the activity data screens automatically while the activity timer
is running.
Auto Set: Enables the watch to start and stop exercise sets automatically during a strength training activity.
Auto Sport Change: Enables the watch to automatically detect a transition to the next sport in a multisport
activity such as a triathlon.
Auto Start: Sets the watch to automatically start a motocross or BMX activity when you start moving.
Background Color: Sets the background color of each activity to black or white.
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the activity data screens (Big Numbers Mode, page28).
Broadcast Heart Rate: Enables automatic heart rate data broadcasting when you start the activity (Broadcasting
Heart Rate Data, page79).
Broadcast to GameOn: Enables automatic biometrics data broadcasting to the Garmin GameOn app when you
start a gaming activity (Using the Garmin GameOn
™
App, page12).
ClimbPro: Displays ascent planning and monitoring screens while navigating (Using ClimbPro, page38).
Club Prompt: Displays a prompt to enter which golf club you used after each detected shot to record your club
statistics (Recording Statistics, page27).
Countdown Start: Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals.
Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity (Customizing
the Data Screens, page33).
Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the ball travels on your drive while playing golf.
Edit Weight: Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.
Flashlight Strobe: Sets the LED flashlight strobe mode, speed, and color during the activity.
Golf Distance: Sets the unit of measure for distance while playing golf.
Golf Wind Speed: Sets the unit of measure for wind speed while playing golf.
Grading System: Sets the grading system for rating the route difficulty for a rock climbing activity.
Jump Mode: Sets the jump rope activity target to a set time, number of reps, or open ended.
Lane Number: Sets your lane number for track running.
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Lap Key: Enables or disables the LAP button for recording a lap or rest during an activity.
Lock Device: Locks the touchscreen and buttons during a multisport activity to prevent inadvertent button
presses and touchscreen swipes.
Map: Sets the display preferences for the map data screen for the activity (Activity Map Settings, page37).
Metronome: Plays tones or vibrates at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a
faster, slower, or more consistent cadence. You can set the beats per minute (bpm) of the cadence you want
to maintain, beat frequency, and sound settings.
Mode Tracking: Enables or disables automatic ascent or descent mode tracking for backcountry skiing and
snowboarding.
Obstacle Tracking: Enables the watch to save obstacle locations from your first loop of the course. On repeat
loops of the course, the watch uses the saved locations to switch between obstacle and running intervals
(Recording an Obstacle Racing Activity, page8).
PlaysLike: Configures the "plays like" distance feature, which shows adjusted distances to the green while
playing golf (PlaysLike Distance Icons, page25).
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
Power Averaging: Controls whether the watch includes zero values for bike power data that occur when you are
not pedaling.
Power Mode: Sets the default power mode for the activity.
Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout length for how long your watch stays in training mode, for
example, when you are waiting for a race to start. The Normal option sets the watch to enter low-power
watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Extended option sets the watch to enter low-power watch
mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges.
Record Activity: Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities. FIT files record fitness information that is
tailored for Garmin Connect.
Record After Sunset: Sets the watch to record track points after sunset during an expedition.
Record Temperature: Records the ambient temperature around the watch during certain activities.
Record VO2 Max.: Enables VO2 max. recording for trail run and ultra run activities.
Recording Interval: Sets the frequency for recording track points during an expedition. By default, GPS track
points are recorded once an hour, and they are not recorded after sunset. Recording track points less
frequently maximizes battery life.
Rename: Sets the activity name.
Rep Counting: Enables or disables rep counting during a workout. The Workouts Only option enables rep
counting during guided workouts only.
Repeat: Enables the Repeat option for multisport activities. For example, you can use this option for activities
that include multiple transitions, such as a swimrun.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.
Route Stats: Enables route statistics tracking for indoor climbing activities.
Routing: Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the activity (Routing Settings, page37).
Running Power: Allows you to record running power data and customize the settings (Running Power Settings,
page88).
Satellites: Sets the satellite system to use for the activity (Satellite Settings, page39).
Scoring: Allows you to set your golf scoring preferences, enable statistics tracking, and enter your handicap
(Scoring Settings, page27).
Segments: Allows you to view your saved segments for the activity (Segments, page39). The Auto Effort
option automatically adjusts the target race time of a segment based on your performance during the
segment.
Segment Alerts: Enables prompts that alert you to approaching segments (Segments, page39).
Self Evaluation: Sets how often you evaluate your perceived effort for the activity (Evaluating an Activity,
page6).
SpeedPro: Enables advanced speed metrics for windsurf activity runs.
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Stroke Detect.: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.
Swimrun Auto Sport Change: Allows you to automatically transition between the swim portion and the run
portion of a swimrun multisport activity.
Touch: Enables or disables the touchscreen during an activity.
Tournament Mode: Disables features that are not allowed during sanctioned tournaments.
Transitions: Enables transitions for multisport activities.
Units: Sets the units of measure for the activity.
Vibration Alerts: Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity.
Virtual Caddie: Allows you to select automatic or manual virtual caddie club recommendations. Appears after
you play five rounds of golf, track your clubs, and upload your scorecards to the Garmin Golf app.
Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity.
Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from your Garmin Connect
account.
Activity Alerts
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your
awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific
activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.
Event alert: An event alert notifies you one time. The event is a specific value. For example, you can set the
watch to alert you when you burn a specified number of calories.
Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the watch is above or below a specified range of values. For
example, you can set the watch to alert you when your heart rate is below 60beats per minute (bpm) and
over 210bpm.
Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the watch records a specified value or interval. For
example, you can set the watch to alert you every 30minutes.
Alert Name Alert Type Description
Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values.
Calories Event, recurring You can set the number of calories.
Distance Event, recurring You can set a distance interval.
Elevation Range You can set minimum and maximum elevation values.
Heart Rate Range
You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone
changes. See About Heart Rate Zones, page104 and Heart Rate Zone Calcu
lations, page106.
Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace values.
Pacing Recurring You can set a target swim pace.
Power Range You can set the high or low power level.
Proximity Event You can set a radius from a saved location.
Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at regular intervals.
Running Power Event, range You can set minimum and maximum power zone values.
Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum speed values.
Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per minute.
Time Event, recurring You can set a time interval.
Track Timer Recurring You can set a track time interval in seconds.
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Setting an Alert
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Alerts.
6 Select an option:
• Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity.
• Select the alert name to edit an existing alert.
7 If necessary, select the type of alert.
8 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert.
9 If necessary, turn on the alert.
For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a
message appears each time you exceed or drop below the specified range (minimum and maximum values).
Activity Map Settings
You can customize the appearance of the map data screen for each activity.
Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Map.
Configure Maps: Shows or hides data from installed map products.
Map Theme: Sets the map to display data optimized for your activity type. The System option uses the
preferences from the system map settings (Map Themes, page94).
Use Sys. Settings: Enables the watch to use the preferences from the map system settings (Map Settings,
page92). When this setting is disabled, you can customize the map settings for the activity.
Restore Theme: Allows you to restore default map theme settings or themes that have been deleted from the
watch.
Routing Settings
You can change the routing settings to customize the way the watch calculates routes for each activity.
NOTE: Not all settings are available for all activity types.
Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Routing.
Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The watch calculates routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.
Popularity Routing: Calculates routes based on the most popular runs and rides from Garmin Connect.
Courses: Sets how you navigate courses using the watch. Use the Follow Course option to navigate a course
exactly as it appears, without recalculating. Use the Use Map option to navigate a course using routable
maps, and recalculate the route if you stray from the course.
Calculation Method: Sets the calculation method to minimize the time, distance, or ascent in routes.
Avoidances: Sets the road or transportation types to avoid in routes.
Type: Sets the behavior of the pointer that appears during direct routing.
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Using ClimbPro
The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for the upcoming climbs on a course. You can view climb
details, including gradient, distance, and elevation gain, before or in real time while following a course. Cycling
climb categories, based on length and gradient, are indicated by color.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select ClimbPro > Status > When Navigating.
6 Select an option:
• Select Data Field to customize the data field that appears on the ClimbPro screen.
• Select Alert to set alerts at the start of a climb or at a certain distance from the climb.
• Select Descents to turn descents on or off for running activities.
• Select Climb Detection to choose the types of climbs detected during cycling activities.
7 Review the climbs and course details for the course (Viewing or Editing Course Details, page117).
8 Start following a saved course (Navigating to a Destination, page112).
Enabling Auto Climb
You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes automatically. You can use it during activities
such as climbing, hiking, running, or biking.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Auto Climb > Status.
6 Select Always or When Not Navigating.
7 Select an option:
• Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears while running.
• Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen appears while climbing.
• Select Invert Colors to reverse the display colors when changing modes.
• Select Vertical Speed to set the rate of ascent over time.
• Select Mode Switch to set how quickly the device changes modes.
NOTE: The Current Screen option allows you to automatically switch to the last screen you were viewing
before the auto climb transition occurred.
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Satellite Settings
You can change the satellite settings to customize the satellite systems used for each activity. For more
information about satellite systems, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.
Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Satellites.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
Off: Disables satellite systems for the activity.
Use Default: Enables the watch to use the default system setting for satellites (System Settings, page120).
GPS Only: Enables the GPS satellite system.
All Systems: Enables multiple satellite systems. Using multiple satellite systems together offers increased
performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition than using GPS only. However,
using multiple systems can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only.
All + Multi-Band: Enables multiple satellite systems on multiple frequency bands. Multi-band systems use
multiple frequency bands and allow for more consistent track logs, improved positioning, improved multi-
path errors, and fewer atmospheric errors when using the watch in challenging environments.
NOTE: Not available for all watch models.
Auto Select: Enables the watch to use SatIQ
™
technology to dynamically select the best multi-band system
based on your environment. The Auto Select setting offers the best positioning accuracy while still
prioritizing battery life.
NOTE: Not available for all watch models.
UltraTrac: Records track points and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature increases
battery life but decreases the quality of recorded activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities
that demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data updates are less important.
Segments
You can send running or cycling segments from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After a segment
is saved to your device, you can race a segment, trying to match or exceed your personal record or other
participants who have raced the segment.
NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin Connect account, you can download all of the available
segments in the course.
Strava
™
Segments
You can download Strava segments to your fēnix device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance
with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment.
To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments menu in your Garmin Connect account. For more
information, go to www.strava.com.
The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments.
Viewing Segment Details
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Segments.
6 Select a segment.
7 Select an option:
• Select Race Times to view the time and average speed or pace for the segment leader.
• Select Map to view the segment on the map.
• Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the segment.
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Racing a Segment
Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities,
others' performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the running or cycling
communities. You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position.
NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your
Strava account so you can review the segment position.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Go for a run or ride.
When you approach a segment, a message appears, and you can race the segment.
4 Start racing the segment.
A message appears when the segment is complete.
Training
Unified Training Status
When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is
the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes.
From the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings.
Primary Training Device: Sets the priority data source for training metrics like your training status and load
focus.
Primary Wearable: Sets the priority data source for daily health metrics like steps and sleep. This should be the
watch you wear most often.
TIP: For the most accurate results, Garmin recommends that you sync often with your Garmin Connect account.
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
You can sync activities and performance measurements from other Garmin devices to your fēnix watch using
your Garmin Connect account. This allows your watch to more accurately reflect your training and fitness. For
example, you can record a ride with an Edge
®
bike computer, and view your activity details and recovery time on
your fēnix watch.
Sync your fēnix watch and other Garmin devices to your Garmin Connect account.
TIP: You can set a primary training device and primary wearable in the Garmin Connect app (Unified Training
Status, page40).
Recent activities and performance measurements from your other Garmin devices appear on your fēnix watch.
Training for a Race Event
Your watch can suggest daily workouts to help you train for a running or cycling event, if you have a VO2 max.
estimate (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57).
1 On your phone or computer, go to your Garmin Connect calendar.
2 Select the day of the event, and add the race event.
You can search for an event in your area or create your own event.
3 Add details about the event, and add the course if it's available.
4 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.
5 On your watch, scroll to the primary event glance to see a countdown to your primary race event.
6 From the watch face, press START, and select a running or cycling activity.
NOTE: If you have completed at least 1 outdoor run with heart rate data or 1 ride with heart rate and power
data, daily suggested workouts appear on your watch.
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Race Calendar and Primary Race
When you add a race event to your Garmin Connect calendar, you can view the event on your watch by adding
the primary race glance (Glances, page51). The event date must be in the next 365 days. The watch displays a
countdown to the event, your goal time or predicted finish time (running events only), and weather information.
NOTE: Historical weather information for the location and date is available right away. Local forecast data
appears approximately 14 days before the event.
If you add more than one race event, you are prompted to choose a primary event.
Depending on the available course data for your event, you can view elevation data, the course map, and add a
PacePro
™
plan (PacePro Training, page45).
Workouts
You can create custom workouts that include goals for each workout step and for varied distances, times, and
calories. During your activity, you can view workout-specific data screens that contain workout step information,
such as the workout step distance or current pace.
On your watch: You can open the workouts app from the activity list to show all workouts currently loaded on
your watch (Activities and Apps, page5).
You can also view your workout history.
On the app: You can create and find more workouts, or select a training plan that has built-in workouts and
transfer them to your watch (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect, page42).
You can schedule workouts.
You can update and edit your current workouts.
Starting a Workout
Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a workout.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU, and select Training.
4 Select an option:
• To start an interval workout or a workout with a training target, select Quick Workout (Starting an Interval
Workout, page43, Setting a Training Target, page44).
• To start a preloaded or saved workout, select Workout Library (Following a Workout From Garmin Connect,
page42).
• To start a scheduled workout from your Garmin Connect training calendar, select Training Calendar
(About the Training Calendar, page45).
NOTE: Not all options are available for all activity types.
5 Select a workout.
NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list.
6 If necessary, select Do Workout.
7 Press START to start the activity timer.
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, step notes (optional), the target
(optional), and the current workout data. For strength, yoga, cardio, or Pilates activities, an instructional
animation appears.
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Workout Execution Score
After you complete a workout, the watch displays your workout execution score based on how accurately you
completed the workout. For example, if your 60 minute workout has a target pace range, and you stay in that
range for 50 minutes, your workout execution score is 83%.
Good, 67 to 100%
Average, 34 to 66%
Low, 0 to 33%
Following a Workout From Garmin Connect
Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
Connect, page100).
1 Select an option:
• Open the Garmin Connect app, and select .
• Go to connect.garmin.com.
2 Select Training & Planning > Workouts.
3 Find a workout, or create and save a new workout.
4 Select or Send to Device.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Following a Daily Suggested Workout
Before the watch can suggest a daily run or bike workout, you must have a VO2 max. estimate for that activity
(About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Run or Bike.
The daily suggested workout appears.
3 Press START, and select an option:
• To do the workout, select Do Workout.
• To discard the workout, select Dismiss.
• To preview the workout steps, select Steps.
• To view workout suggestions for the upcoming week, select More Suggestions.
• To view the workout settings, such as Target Type, select Settings.
The suggested workout updates automatically to changes in training habits, recovery time, and VO2 max.
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Starting an Interval Workout
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Quick Workout > Intervals.
5 Select an option:
• Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing LAP.
• Select Structured Repeats > Do Workout to use an interval workout based on distance or time.
6 If necessary, select Yes to include a warm up before the workout.
7 Press START to start the activity timer.
8 When your interval workout has a warm up, press LAP to begin the first interval.
9 Follow the on-screen instructions.
10 At any time, press LAP to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest
period (optional).
After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.
Customizing an Interval Workout
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Quick Workout > Intervals > Structured Repeats > Edit.
5 Select one or more options:
• To set the interval duration and type, select Interval.
• To set the rest duration and type, select Rest.
• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.
• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select Warm Up > On.
• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select Cool Down > On.
6 Press BACK.
The watch saves your custom interval workout until you edit the workout again.
Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test
Your Critical Swim Speed (CSS) value is the result of a time-trial-based test expressed as a pace per 100 meters.
Your CSS is the theoretical speed you can maintain continuously without exhaustion. You can use your CSS to
guide your training pace and monitor your improvement.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Pool Swim.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Workout Library > Critical Swim Speed > Do Critical Swim Speed Test.
5 Press DOWN to preview the workout steps (optional).
6 Press START.
7 Press START to start the activity timer.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Using Virtual Partner
®
Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual
Partner and race against it.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.
6 Enter a pace or speed value.
7 Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the Virtual Partner screen (optional).
8 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page5).
9 Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading.
Setting a Training Target
The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can train toward a set distance,
distance and time, distance and pace, or distance and speed goal. During your training activity, the watch gives
you real-time feedback about how close you are to achieving your training target.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training.
5 Select an option:
• Select Set a Target.
• Select Quick Workout.
NOTE: Not all options are available for all activity types.
6 Select an option:
• Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or enter a custom distance.
• Select Distance and Time to select a distance and time target.
• Select Distance and Pace or Distance and Speed to select a distance and pace or speed target.
The training target screen appears and displays your estimated finish time.
7 Press START to start the activity timer.
TIP: You can hold MENU, and select Cancel Target to cancel the training target.
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Racing a Previous Activity
You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This feature works with the Virtual Partner feature
so you can see how far ahead or behind you are during the activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Race Yourself.
5 Select an option:
• Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device.
• Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account.
6 Select the activity.
The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.
7 Press START to start the activity timer.
8 After you complete your activity, press STOP, and select Save.
About the Training Calendar
The training calendar on your watch is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in your
Garmin Connect account. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send
them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar glance. When you select
a day in the calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your watch whether
you complete it or skip it. When you send scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing
training calendar.
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans
Before you can download and use a training plan, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,
page100), and you must pair the fēnix watch with a compatible phone.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Training & Planning > Training Plans.
3 Select and schedule a training plan.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Review the training plan in your calendar.
Adaptive Training Plans
Your Garmin Connect account has an adaptive training plan and Garmin coach to fit your training goals. For
example, you can answer a few questions and find a plan to help you complete a 5 km race. The plan adjusts
to your current level of fitness, coaching and schedule preferences, and race date. When you start a plan, the
Garmin coach glance is added to the glance loop on your fēnix watch.
PacePro Training
Many runners like to wear a pace band during a race to help achieve their race goal. The PacePro feature allows
you to create a custom pace band based on distance and pace or distance and time. You can also create a pace
band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes.
You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot
before you run the course.
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Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect
Before you can download a PacePro plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account
(Garmin Connect, page100).
1 Select an option:
• Open the Garmin Connect app, and select .
• Go to connect.garmin.com.
2 Select Training & Planning > PacePro Pacing Strategies.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to create and save a PacePro plan.
4 Select or Send to Device.
Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch
Before you can create a PacePro plan on your watch, you must create a course (Creating a Course on Garmin
Connect, page116).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an outdoor running activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Courses.
5 Select a course.
6 Select PacePro > Create New.
7 Select an option:
• Select Goal Pace, and enter your target pace.
• Select Goal Time, and enter your target time.
The watch displays your custom pace band.
8 Press START.
9 Select an option:
• Select Accept Plan to start the plan.
• Select View Splits to preview the splits.
• Select Elevation Plot to view an elevation plot of the course.
• Select Map to view the course on the map.
• Select Remove to discard the plan.
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Starting a PacePro Plan
Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an outdoor running activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > PacePro Plans.
5 Select a plan.
6 Press START.
TIP: You can preview the splits, elevation plot, and the map before you accept the PacePro plan.
7 Select Accept Plan to start the plan.
8 If necessary, select Yes to enable course navigation.
9 Press START to start the activity timer.
Target split pace
Current split pace
Completion progress for the split
Distance remaining in the split
Overall time ahead of or behind your target time
TIP:
You can hold MENU, and select Stop PacePro > Yes to stop the PacePro plan. The activity timer
continues running.
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Power Guide
You can create and use a power strategy to plan your effort on a course. Your fēnix device uses your FTP, the
course elevation, and the projected time it will take you to complete the course to create a customized power
guide.
One of the most important steps in planning a successful power guide strategy is choosing your effort level.
Putting a harder effort into the course will increase the power recommendations, while choosing an easier effort
will reduce them (Creating and Using a Power Guide, page48). The primary goal of a power guide is to help you
complete the course based on what is known about your ability, not to achieve a specific target time. You can
adjust the effort level during your ride.
Power guides are always associated with a course and cannot be used with workouts or segments. You can
view and edit your strategy in the Garmin Connect app and sync it with compatible Garmin devices. This feature
requires a power meter, which must be paired with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
Creating and Using a Power Guide
Before you can create a power guide, you must pair a power meter with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless
Sensors, page86). You must also have a course loaded to your watch (Creating a Course on Garmin Connect,
page116).
You can also create a power guide in the Garmin Connect app.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an outdoor biking activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Power Guide > Create New.
5 Select a course (Courses, page115).
6 Select a riding position.
7 Select a gear weight.
8 Press START, and select Use Plan.
TIP: You can preview the map, elevation plot, effort, settings, and splits. You can also adjust the effort,
terrain, riding position, and gear weight before you start riding.
History
History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information.
NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten.
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Using History
History contains previous activities you have saved on your watch.
The watch has a history glance for quick access to your activity data (Glances, page51).
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Activities.
3 Select an activity.
4 Press START.
5 Select an option:
• To view additional information about the activity, select All Stats.
• To view the impact of the activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness, select Training Effect (About
Training Effect, page67).
• To view your time in each heart rate zone, select Heart Rate.
• To select a lap and view additional information about each lap, select Laps.
• To select a ski or snowboard run and view additional information about each run, select Runs.
• To select an exercise set and view additional information about each set, select Sets.
• To view the activity on a map, select Map.
• To view an elevation plot for the activity, select Elevation Plot.
• To delete the selected activity, select Delete.
Multisport History
Your device stores the overall multisport summary of the activity, including overall distance, time, calories, and
optional accessory data. Your device also separates the activity data for each sport segment and transition so
you can compare similar training activities and track how quickly you move through the transitions. Transition
history includes distance, time, average speed, and calories.
Personal Records
When you complete an activity, the watch displays any new personal records you achieved during that activity.
Personal records include your fastest time over several typical race distances, highest strength activity weight
for major movements, and longest run, ride, or swim.
NOTE: For cycling, personal records also include most ascent and best power (power meter required).
Viewing Your Personal Records
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport.
4 Select a record.
5 Select View Record.
Restoring a Personal Record
You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport.
4 Select a record to restore.
5 Select Previous > Yes.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
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Clearing Personal Records
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Records.
3 Select a sport.
4 Select an option:
• To delete one record, select a record, and select Clear Record > Yes.
• To delete all records for the sport, select Clear All Records > Yes.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Viewing Data Totals
You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to your watch.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Totals.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select an option to view weekly or monthly totals.
Using the Odometer
The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled, elevation gained, and time in activities.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Totals > Odometer.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view odometer totals.
Deleting History
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select History > Options.
3 Select an option:
• Select Delete All Activities to delete all activities from the history.
• Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals.
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.
Appearance
You can customize the appearance of the watch face and the quick access features in the glance loop and
controls menu.
Watch Face Settings
You can customize the appearance of the watch face by selecting the layout, colors, and additional data. You
can also download custom watch faces from the Connect IQ store.
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Customizing the Watch Face
Before you can activate a Connect IQ watch face, you must install a watch face from the Connect IQ store
(Connect IQ Features, page101).
You can customize the watch face information and appearance, or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face.
1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
2 Select Watch Face.
3 Press UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options.
4 Select Add New to create a custom digital or analog watch face.
5 Press START.
6 Select an option:
• To activate the watch face, select Apply.
• To change the style of the numbers for the analog watch face, select Dial.
• To change the style of the hands for the analog watch face, select Hands.
• To change the style of the numbers for the digital watch face, select Layout.
• To change the style of the seconds for the digital watch face, select Seconds.
• To change the data that appears on the watch face, select Data.
• To add or change an accent color for the watch face, select Accent Color.
• To change the color of the data that appears on the watch face, select Data Color.
• To change the background color, select Bkgd. Color.
• To remove the watch face, select Delete.
Glances
Your watch comes preloaded with glances that provide quick information (Viewing the Glance Loop, page55).
Some glances require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone.
Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glance loop manually (Customizing the Glance
Loop, page55).
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Name Description
ABC Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass information.
Alternate time
zones
Displays the current time of day in additional time zones (Adding Alternate Time Zones,
page4).
Altitude acclima
tion
At altitudes above 800 m (2625 ft.), displays graphs showing altitude-corrected values for
your average pulse oximeter reading, respiration rate, and resting heart rate for the last
seven days.
Altimeter Displays the approximate elevation based on pressure changes.
Barometer Displays the environmental pressure data based on elevation.
Body Battery
™
With all-day wear, displays your current Body Battery level and a graph of your level for the
last several hours (Body Battery, page56).
Calendar Displays upcoming meetings from your phone calendar.
Calories Displays your calorie information for the current day.
Compass Displays an electronic compass.
Cycling Ability
Displays your rider type, aerobic endurance, aerobic capacity, and anaerobic capacity
(Viewing Cycling Ability, page70).
Dog tracking
Displays your dog's location information when you have a compatible dog tracking device
paired with your fēnix watch.
Endurance score
Displays a score, graph, and a short message that describes your overall endurance based
on all recorded activities (Endurance Score, page69).
Fish forecast
Displays predictions for the best days and times for fishing based on your location, the
moon's position, and the moon rise and set times. You can view the rating for the day and
major and minor feeding times.
Floors climbed Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal.
Garmin coach
Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach adaptive training plan in
your Garmin Connect account. The plan adjusts to your current level of fitness, coaching
and schedule preferences, and race date.
Golf Displays golf scores and statistics for your last round.
Health Snapshot
Starts a Health Snapshot session on your watch that records several key health metrics
while you hold still for two minutes. It provides a glimpse of your overall cardiovascular
status. The watch records metrics such as your average heart rate, stress level, and
respiration rate.
Displays summaries of your saved Health Snapshot sessions (Health Snapshot
™
, page10).
Heart rate
Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your average
resting heart rate (RHR).
Hill score
Displays a score, graph, contributing metrics, and a short message that describes your hill
climbing performance based on your recorded running activities (Hill Score, page70).
History Displays your activity history and a graph of your recorded activities.
HRV Status
Displays your seven-day average of your overnight heart rate variability (Heart Rate Varia
bility Status, page59).
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Name Description
Intensity minutes
Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly
intensity minutes goal, and progress toward your goal.
inReach
®
controls
Allows you to send messages on your paired inReach device (Using the inReach Remote,
page89).
Jet Lag Adviser
Displays your internal clock during travel, and provides guidance to help you acclimate to
the time zone of your destination (Using the Jet Lag Adviser, page71).
Last activity Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity.
Last ride
Last run
Last swim
Displays a brief summary of your last recorded activity and history of the specified sport.
Messenger
Displays your Garmin Messenger
™
app conversations and allows you to reply to messages
from your watch (Garmin Messenger App, page102).
Moon phase
Displays the moonrise and moonset times, along with the moon phase, based on your
GPS position.
Music controls Provides music player controls for your phone or watch music.
Naps
Displays total nap time and Body Battery level gains. You can start the nap timer and set
an alarm to wake you up (Customizing Sleep Mode, page122).
Notifications
Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your
phone notification settings (Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page97).
Performance
Displays performance measurements that help you track and understand your training
activities and race performances (Performance Measurements, page56).
Primary race
Displays the race event you designate as the primary race in your Garmin Connect
calendar (Race Calendar and Primary Race, page41).
Pulse oximeter
Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings,
page81). If you are too active for the watch to determine your pulse oximeter reading,
the measurements are not recorded.
Race calendar
Displays your upcoming race events set in your Garmin Connect calendar (Race Calendar
and Primary Race, page41).
RCT camera
controls
Allows you to manually take a photo and record a video clip (Using the Varia Camera
Controls, page88).
Recovery Displays your recovery time. The maximum time is four days.
Respiration
Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. You can do a
breathing activity to help you relax.
Sleep score
Displays total sleep time, a sleep score, and sleep stage information for the previous
night.
Sleep coach
Provides recommendations for your sleep need based on sleep and activity history, HRV
status, and naps.
Solar intensity
Displays a graph of the intensity of solar input for the last 6 hours, and the average for the
previous week.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models.
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Name Description
Steps Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and data for previous days.
Stocks Displays a customizable list of stocks (Adding a Stock, page70).
Stress
Displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level. You can do a breathing
activity to help you relax. If you are too active for the watch to determine your stress level,
stress measurements are not recorded.
Sunrise and
sunset
Displays sunrise, sunset, dawn, and dusk times, along with a map of the sun's current
position and a graph of the day's sunlight.
Temperature Displays temperature data from the internal temperature sensor.
Tides
Displays information about a tide station, such as the tide height and when the next high
and low tides will occur (Viewing Tide Information, page18).
Training readiness
Displays a score and a short message that helps you determine how ready you are for
training each day (Training Readiness, page69).
Training status
Displays your current training status and training load, which shows you how your training
affects your fitness level and performance (Training Status, page64).
VIRB
®
controls
Provides camera controls when you have a VIRB device paired with your fēnix watch (VIRB
Remote, page89).
Weather
Displays the current temperature and weather forecast. You can also view the current
weather conditions on the map using several map overlays.
Xero
®
device
Displays laser location information when you have a compatible Xero device paired with
your fēnix watch (Xero Laser Location Settings, page90).
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Viewing the Glance Loop
Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more. When you pair your
watch, you can view data from your phone, such as notifications, weather, and calendar events.
1 Press UP or DOWN.
The watch scrolls through the glance loop and displays summary data for each glance.
TIP: You can also swipe to scroll or tap to select options.
2 Press START to view more information.
3 Select an option:
• Press DOWN to view details about a glance.
• Press START to view additional options and functions for a glance.
Customizing the Glance Loop
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Appearance > Glances.
3 Select an option:
• To change the location of a glance in the loop, select a glance, and press UP or DOWN.
• To remove a glance from the loop, select a glance, and select .
• To add a glance to the loop, select Add, and select a glance.
TIP: You can select CREATE FOLDER to create folders that contain multiple glances (Creating Glance
Folders, page55).
Creating Glance Folders
You can customize the glance loop to create folders of related glances.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Appearance > Glances > Add > CREATE FOLDER.
3 Select the glances to include in the folder, and select Done.
NOTE: If the glances are already in the glance loop, you can move or copy them into the folder.
4 Select or enter a name for the folder.
5 Select an icon for the folder.
6 If necessary, select an option:
• To edit the folder, scroll to the folder in the glance loop, and hold MENU.
• To edit the glances in the folder, open the folder and select Edit (Customizing the Glance Loop, page55).
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Body Battery
Your watch analyzes your heart rate variability, stress level, sleep quality, and activity data to determine your
overall Body Battery level. Like a gas gauge on a car, it indicates your amount of available reserve energy. The
Body Battery level range is from 5 to 100, where 5 to 25 is very low reserve energy, 26 to 50 is low reserve
energy, 51 to 75 is medium reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is high reserve energy.
You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level,
long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page56).
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data
• For more accurate results, wear the watch while sleeping.
• Good sleep charges your Body Battery.
• Strenuous activity and high stress can cause your Body Battery to drain more quickly.
• Food intake, as well as stimulants like caffeine, has no impact on your Body Battery.
Performance Measurements
These performance measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities
and race performances. The measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible
chest heart rate monitor. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter.
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics
™
. For more information, go to garmin.com
/performance-data/running.
NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn
about your performance.
VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram
of body weight at your maximum performance (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57).
Predicted race times: The watch uses the VO2 max. estimate and your training history to provide a target race
time based on your current state of fitness (Viewing Your Predicted Race Times, page58).
HRV status: The watch analyzes your wrist heart rate readings while you are sleeping to determine your heart
rate variability (HRV) status based on your personal, long-term HRV averages (Heart Rate Variability Status,
page59).
Performance condition: Your performance condition is a real-time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity.
It can be added as a data field so you can view your performance condition during the rest of your activity. It
compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level (Performance Condition, page60).
Functional threshold power (FTP): The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup to
estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test (Getting Your FTP Estimate,
page61).
Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where
your muscles start to rapidly fatigue. Your watch measures your lactate threshold level using heart rate data
and pace (Lactate Threshold, page62).
Stamina: The watch uses your VO2 max. estimate and heart rate data to provide real-time stamina estimates.
It can be added as a data screen so you can view your potential and current stamina during your activity
(Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina, page63).
Power curve (cycling): The power curve displays your sustained power output over time. You can view your
power curve for the previous month, three months, or twelve months (Viewing Your Power Curve, page63).
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About VO2 Max. Estimates
VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body
weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance
and should increase as your level of fitness improves. The fēnix device requires wrist-based heart rate or a
compatible chest heart rate monitor to display your VO2 max. estimate. The device has separate VO2 max.
estimates for running and cycling. You must run either outside with GPS or ride with a compatible power meter
at a moderate level of intensity for several minutes to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate.
On the device, your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number, description, and position on the color gauge. On
your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your VO2 max. estimate, such as where it
ranks for your age and sex.
Purple
Superior
Blue
Excellent
Green
Good
Orange
Fair
Red
Poor
VO2 max. data is provided by Firstbeat Analytics. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The
Cooper Institute
®
. For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page147), and go to
www.CooperInstitute.org.
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running
This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. If you are using a chest
heart rate monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page103), and set
your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page105). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first.
The watch requires a few runs to learn about your running performance. You can disable VO2 max. recording for
ultra run and trail run activities if you do not want those run types to affect your VO2 max. estimate (Activities
and App Settings, page34).
1 Start a running activity.
2 Run for at least 10 minutes outdoors.
3 After your run, select Save.
4 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the performance measurements.
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Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling
This feature requires a power meter and wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. The
power meter must be paired with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86). If you are using a chest
heart rate monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your watch.
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page103) and set
your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page105). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first.
The watch requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.
1 Start a cycling activity.
2 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes.
3 After your ride, select Save.
4 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the performance measurements.
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page103), and set
your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page105).
Your watch uses the VO2 max. estimate and your training history to provide a target race time (About VO2 Max.
Estimates, page57). The watch analyzes several weeks of your training data to refine the race time estimates.
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the performance glance.
2 Press START to view glance details.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view a predicted race time.
4 Press START to view predictions for other distances.
NOTE: The predictions may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires a few runs to learn about your
running performance.
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Heart Rate Variability Status
Your watch analyzes your wrist heart rate readings while you are sleeping to determine your heart rate variability
(HRV). Training, physical activity, sleep, nutrition, and healthy habits all impact your heart rate variability. HRV
values can vary widely based on gender, age, and fitness level. A balanced HRV status may indicate positive
signs of health such as good training and recovery balance, greater cardiovascular fitness, and resilience to
stress. An unbalanced or poor status may be a sign of fatigue, greater recovery needs, or increased stress. For
best results, you should wear the watch while sleeping. The watch requires three weeks of consistent sleep data
to display your heart rate variability status.
Color Zone Status Description
Green
Balanced Your seven-day average HRV is within your baseline range.
Orange
Unbalanced Your seven-day average HRV is above or below your baseline range.
Red
Low Your seven-day average HRV is well below your baseline range.
No color
Poor
No status
Your HRV values are averaging well below the normal range for your age.
No status means that there is insufficient data to generate a seven-day average.
You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your current heart rate variability status,
trends, and educational feedback.
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the fēnix device analyzes
heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact
how a runner performs. The stress level range is from 1 to 100, where 1 is a very low stress state and 100 is a
very high stress state. Knowing your stress level can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough training
run or yoga.
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Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level
This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can view your heart rate variability (HRV)
stress level, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,
page86).
TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress level at approximately the same time and under the
same conditions every day.
1 If necessary, press START, and select Add > HRV Stress to add the stress app to the apps list.
2 Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites.
3 From the watch face, press START, select HRV Stress, and press START.
4 Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.
Performance Condition
As you complete your activity, such as running or cycling, the performance condition feature analyzes your pace,
heart rate, and heart rate variability to make a real-time assessment of your ability to perform compared to
your average fitness level. It is approximately your real-time percentage deviation from your baseline VO2 max.
estimate.
Performance condition values range from -20 to +20. After the first 6 to 20 minutes of your activity, the device
displays your performance condition score. For example, a score of +5 means that you are rested, fresh, and
capable of a good run or ride. You can add performance condition as a data field to one of your training screens
to monitor your ability throughout the activity. Performance condition can also be an indicator of fatigue level,
especially at the end of a long training run or ride.
NOTE: The device requires a few runs or rides with a heart rate monitor to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate
and learn about your running or riding ability (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57).
Viewing Your Performance Condition
This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.
1 Add Performance Condition to a data screen (Customizing the Data Screens, page33).
2 Go for a run or ride.
After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears.
3 Scroll to the data screen to view your performance condition throughout the run or ride.
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Getting Your FTP Estimate
Before you can get your functional threshold power (FTP) estimate, you must pair a chest heart rate monitor
and power meter with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86), and you must get your VO2 max.
estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page58).
The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate your
FTP. The watch will automatically detect your FTP during rides at a steady, high intensity with heart rate and
power.
1 Press UP or DOWN to view the performance glance.
2 Press START to view glance details.
3 Press UP or DOWN to view your FTP estimate.
Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a
position on the color gauge.
Purple
Superior
Blue
Excellent
Green
Good
Orange
Fair
Red
Untrained
For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings, page148).
NOTE: When a performance notification alerts you to a new FTP, you can select Accept to save the new FTP,
or Decline to keep your current FTP.
Conducting an FTP Test
Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power (FTP), you must pair a chest heart
rate monitor and a power meter with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86), and you must get
your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page58).
NOTE: The FTP test is a challenging workout that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Choose a practical and
mostly flat route that allows you to ride at a steadily increasing effort, similar to a time trial.
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select a cycling activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Workout Library > FTP Guided Test.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you begin your ride, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current power data. A
message appears when the test is complete.
6 After you complete the guided test, complete the cool down, stop the timer, and save the activity.
Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on
the color gauge.
7 Select an option:
• Select Accept to save the new FTP.
• Select Decline to keep your current FTP.
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Lactate Threshold
Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which lactate (lactic acid) starts to accumulate in the bloodstream.
In running, this intensity level is estimated in terms of pace, heart rate, or power. When a runner exceeds the
threshold, fatigue starts to increase at an accelerating rate. For experienced runners, the threshold occurs at
approximately 90% of their maximum heart rate and between 10 km and half-marathon race pace. For average
runners, the lactate threshold often occurs well below 90% of maximum heart rate. Knowing your lactate
threshold can help you determine how hard to train or when to push yourself during a race.
If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you can enter it in your user profile settings (Setting
Your Heart Rate Zones, page105). You can turn on the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your
lactate threshold during an activity.
Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold
This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided test, you must put
on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate
your lactate threshold. The watch will automatically detect your lactate threshold during runs at a steady, high
intensity with heart rate.
TIP: The watch requires a few runs with a chest heart rate monitor to get an accurate maximum heart rate value
and VO2 max. estimate. If you are having trouble getting a lactate threshold estimate, try manually lowering your
maximum heart rate value.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an outdoor running activity.
GPS is required to complete the test.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Training > Workout Library > Lactate Threshold Guided Test.
5 Press START to start the activity timer, and follow the on-screen instructions.
After you begin your run, the watch displays each step duration, the target, and current heart rate data. A
message appears when the test is complete.
6 After you complete the guided test, stop the activity timer and save the activity.
If this is your first lactate threshold estimate, the watch prompts you to update your heart rate zones based
on your lactate threshold heart rate. For each additional lactate threshold estimate, the watch prompts you to
accept or decline the estimate.
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Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina
Your watch can provide real-time stamina estimates based on your heart rate data and VO2 max. estimate
(About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Activities & Apps.
3 Select a run or bike activity.
4 Select the activity settings.
5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Stamina.
6 Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the data screen (optional).
7 Press START to edit the primary stamina data field (optional).
8 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page5).
9 Press UP or DOWN to scroll to the data screen.
Primary stamina data field. Shows your current stamina percentage, distance remaining, or time
remaining.
Potential stamina.
Current stamina.
Red: Stamina is depleting.
Orange: Stamina is steady.
Green: Stamina is recharging.
Viewing Your Power Curve
Before you can view your power curve, you must record a ride that's at least one hour long using a power meter
in the last 90 days (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
You can create workouts in your Garmin Connect account. The power curve displays your sustained power
output over time. You can view your power curve for the previous month, three months, or twelve months.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Performance Stats > Power Curve.
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Training Status
These measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities. The
measurements require you to complete activities for two weeks using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible
chest heart rate monitor. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter.
The measurements may seem inaccurate at first when the watch is still learning about your performance.
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to garmin.com
/performance-data/running.
Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and performance. Your
training status is based on changes to your VO2 max., acute load, and HRV status over an extended time
period.
VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram
of body weight at your maximum performance (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57). Your watch displays
heat and altitude corrected VO2 max. values when you are acclimating to high heat environments or high
altitude (Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation, page68).
HRV: HRV is your heart rate variability status over the last seven days (Heart Rate Variability Status, page59).
Acute load: Acute load is a weighted sum of your recent exercise load scores including exercise duration and
intensity. (Acute Load, page65).
Training load focus: Your watch analyzes and distributes your training load into different categories based on
the intensity and structure of each activity recorded. Training load focus includes the total load accumulated
per category, and the focus of the training. Your watch displays your load distribution over the last 4 weeks
(Training Load Focus, page66).
Recovery time: The recovery time displays how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for
the next hard workout (Recovery Time, page67).
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Training Status Levels
Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is
based on changes to your VO2 max., acute load, and HRV status over an extended time period. You can use
your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.
No Status: The watch needs you to record multiple activities over two weeks, with VO2 max. results from
running or cycling, to determine your training status.
Detraining: You have a break in your training routine or you are training much less than usual for a week
or more. Detraining means that you are unable to maintain your fitness level. You can try increasing your
training load to see improvement.
Recovery: Your lighter training load is allowing your body to recover, which is essential during extended periods
of hard training. You can return to a higher training load when you feel ready.
Maintaining: Your current training load is enough to maintain your fitness level. To see improvement, try adding
more variety to your workouts or increasing your training volume.
Productive: Your current training load is moving your fitness level and performance in the right direction. You
should plan recovery periods into your training to maintain your fitness level.
Peaking: You are in ideal race condition. Your recently reduced training load is allowing your body to recover
and fully compensate for earlier training. You should plan ahead, since this peak state can only be maintained
for a short time.
Overreaching: Your training load is very high and counterproductive. Your body needs a rest. You should give
yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your schedule.
Unproductive: Your training load is at a good level, but your fitness is decreasing. Try focusing on rest, nutrition,
and stress management.
Strained: There is imbalance between your recovery and training load. It is a normal result after a hard training
or major event. Your body may be struggling to recover, so you should pay attention to your overall health.
Tips for Getting Your Training Status
The training status feature depends on updated assessments of your fitness level, including at least one VO2
max. measurement per week (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57). Indoor run activities do not generate a
VO2 max. estimate in order to preserve the accuracy of your fitness level trend. You can disable VO2 max.
recording for ultra run and trail run activities if you do not want those run types to affect your VO2 max. estimate
(Activities and App Settings, page34).
To get the most out of the training status feature, you can try these tips.
• At least one time per week, run or ride outdoors with a power meter, and reach a heart rate higher than 70% of
your maximum heart rate for at least 10 minutes.
After using the watch for one or two weeks, your training status should be available.
• Record all of your fitness activities on your primary training device, allowing your watch to learn about your
performance (Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements, page40).
• Wear the watch consistently while you sleep, to continue generating an up-to-date HRV status. Having a valid
HRV status can help maintain a valid training status when you do not have as many activities with VO2 max.
measurements.
Acute Load
Acute load is a weighted sum of your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) for the last several
days. The gauge indicates whether your current load is low, optimal, high, or very high. The optimal range is
based on your individual fitness level and training history. The range adjusts as your training time and intensity
increase or decrease.
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Training Load Focus
In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low
aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in
each category and provides training targets. Training load focus requires at least 7 days of training to determine
if your training load is low, optimal, or high. After 4 weeks of training history, your training load estimate will
have more detailed target information to help you balance your training activities.
Below targets: Your training load is lower than optimal in all intensity categories. Try increasing the duration or
frequency of your workouts.
Low aerobic shortage: Try adding more low aerobic activities to provide recovery and balance for your higher
intensity activities.
High aerobic shortage: Try adding more high aerobic activities to help improve your lactate threshold and VO2
max. over time.
Anaerobic shortage: Try adding a few more intense, anaerobic activities to improve your speed and anaerobic
capacity over time.
Balanced: Your training load is balanced and provides all-around fitness benefits as you continue training.
Low aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly low aerobic activity. This provides a solid foundation and
prepares you for adding more intense workouts.
High aerobic focus: Your training load is mostly high aerobic activity. These activities help to improve lactate
threshold, VO2 max., and endurance.
Anaerobic focus: Your training load is mostly intense activity. This leads to rapid fitness gains, but should be
balanced with low aerobic activities.
Above targets: Your training load is higher than optimal, and you should consider scaling back the duration and
frequency of your workouts.
Load Ratio
Load ratio is the ratio of your acute (short-term) training load to your chronic (long-term) training load. It's
helpful for tracking your training load changes.
Status Value Description
No Status None Load ratio will be visible after 2 weeks of training.
Low Lower than 0.8 Your short-term training load is lower than your long-term training load.
Optimal
0.8 to 1.4
The short-term and long-term training loads are balanced. The optimal range is
based on your individual fitness level and training history.
High 1.5 to 1.9 Your short-term training load is higher than your long-term training load.
Very High 2.0 or higher
Your short-term training load is significantly higher than your long-term training
load.
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About Training Effect
Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Training Effect
accumulates during the activity. As the activity progresses, the Training Effect value increases. Training Effect
is determined by your user profile information and training history, and heart rate, duration, and intensity of your
activity. There are seven different Training Effect labels to describe the primary benefit of your activity. Each
label is color coded and corresponds to your training load focus (Training Load Focus, page66). Each feedback
phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect
activity details.
Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects
your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.
Your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) accumulated during exercise is mapped to a range of
values that account for your fitness level and training habits. Steady workouts at moderate effort or workouts
involving longer intervals (>180 seconds) have a positive impact on your aerobic metabolism and result in an
improved aerobic Training Effect.
Anaerobic Training Effect uses heart rate and speed (or power) to determine how a workout affects your ability
to perform at very high intensity. You receive a value based on the anaerobic contribution to EPOC and the
type of activity. Repeated high-intensity intervals of 10 to 120 seconds have a highly beneficial impact on your
anaerobic capability and result in an improved anaerobic Training Effect.
You can add Aerobic Training Effect and Anaerobic Training Effect as data fields to one of your training screens
to monitor your numbers throughout the activity.
Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit
From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit. No benefit.
From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit. Minor benefit.
From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your aerobic fitness. Maintains your anaerobic fitness.
From 3.0 to 3.9 Impacts your aerobic fitness. Impacts your anaerobic fitness.
From 4.0 to 4.9 Highly impacts your aerobic fitness. Highly impacts your anaerobic fitness.
5.0
Overreaching and potentially harmful without
enough recovery time.
Overreaching and potentially harmful without
enough recovery time.
Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to
firstbeat.com.
Recovery Time
You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display
how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout.
NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The
device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.
The recovery time appears immediately following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal for you to
attempt another hard workout. The device updates your recovery time throughout the day based on changes in
sleep, stress, relaxation, and physical activity.
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Recovery Heart Rate
If you are training with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor, you can check your
recovery heart rate value after each activity. Recovery heart rate is the difference between your exercising heart
rate and your heart rate two minutes after the exercise has stopped. For example, after a typical training run,
you stop the timer. Your heart rate is 140bpm. After two minutes of no activity or cool down, your heart rate
is 90 bpm. Your recovery heart rate is 50 bpm (140 minus 90). Some studies have linked recovery heart rate to
cardiac health. Higher numbers generally indicate healthier hearts.
TIP: For best results, you should stop moving for two minutes while the device calculates your recovery heart
rate value.
NOTE: Your recovery heart rate is not calculated for low-impact activities, such as yoga.
Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation
Environmental factors such as high temperature and altitude impact your training and performance. For
example, high altitude training can have a positive impact on your fitness, but you may notice a temporary
VO2 max. decline while exposed to high altitudes. Your fēnix watch provides acclimation notifications and
corrections to your VO2 max. estimate and training status when the temperature is above 22ºC (72ºF) and when
the altitude is above 800 m (2625 ft.). You can keep track of your heat and altitude acclimation in the training
status glance.
NOTE: The heat acclimation feature is available only for GPS activities and requires weather data from your
connected phone.
Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status
If you are injured or sick, you can pause your training status. You can continue to record fitness activities,
but your training status, training load focus, recovery feedback, and workout recommendations are temporarily
disabled.
You can resume your training status when you are ready to start training again. For best results, you need at
least one VO2 max. measurement each week (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57).
1 When you want to pause your training status, select an option:
• From the training status glance, hold MENU, and select Options > Pause Training Status.
• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Pause Training
Status.
2 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.
3 When you want to resume your training status, select an option:
• From the training status glance, hold MENU, and select Options > Resume Training Status.
• From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Resume Training
Status.
4 Sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account.
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Training Readiness
Your training readiness is a score and a short message that helps you determine how ready you are for training
each day. The score is continuously calculated and updated throughout the day using these factors:
• Sleep score (last night)
• Recovery time
• HRV status
• Acute load
• Sleep history (last 3 nights)
• Stress history (last 3 days)
Color Zone Score Description
Purple
95 to 100
Prime
Best possible
Blue
75 to 94
High
Ready for challenges
Green
50 to 74
Moderate
Good to go
Orange
25 to 49
Low
Time to slow down
Red
1 to 24
Poor
Let your body recover
To see your training readiness trends over time, go to your Garmin Connect account.
Endurance Score
Your endurance score helps you understand your overall endurance based on all recorded activities with heart
rate data. You can view recommendations for improving your endurance score, and the top sports contributing
to your score over time.
Color Zone Description
Pink
Elite
Purple
Superior
Blue
Expert
Green
Well Trained
Yellow
Trained
Orange
Intermediate
Red
Recreational
For more information, see the appendix
(Endurance Score Ratings, page149).
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Hill Score
Your hill score helps you understand your current capacity for uphill running based on your training history
and VO2 max. estimate. Your watch detects uphill segments with 2% grade or more during an outdoor running
activity. You can view your hill endurance, hill strength, and changes to your hill score over time.
Color Zone Score Description
Pink
95 to 100 Elite
Purple
85 to 94 Expert
Blue
70 to 84 Skilled
Green
50 to 69 Trained
Orange
25 to 49 Challenger
Red
1 to 24 Recreational
Viewing Cycling Ability
Before you can view your cycling ability, you must have a 7-day training history, VO2 max. data recorded in your
user profile (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page57), and power curve data from a paired power meter (Viewing
Your Power Curve, page63).
Cycling ability is a measurement of your performance across three categories: aerobic endurance, aerobic
capacity, and anaerobic capacity. Cycling ability includes your current rider type, such as climber. Information
you enter in your user profile, such as body weight, also helps determine your rider type (Setting Up Your User
Profile, page103).
1 Press UP or DOWN to view the cycling ability glance.
NOTE: You may need to add the glance to your glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop, page55).
2 Press START to view your current rider type.
3 Press START to view a detailed analysis of your cycling ability (optional).
Adding a Stock
Before you can customize the stocks list, you must add the stocks glance to the glance loop (Customizing the
Glance Loop, page55).
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the stocks glance.
2 Press START.
3 Select Add Stock.
4 Enter the company name or stock symbol for the stock you want to add, and select .
The watch displays search results.
5 Select the stock you want to add.
6 Select the stock to view more information.
TIP: To display the stock on the glance loop, you can press START, and select Set as Favorite.
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Adding Weather Locations
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the weather glance.
2 Press START.
3 On the first glance screen, press START.
4 Select Add Location, and search for a location.
5 If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4 to add more locations.
6 Press START, and select a location to show the weather for that location.
Using the Jet Lag Adviser
Before you can use the Jet Lag Adviser glance, you must plan a trip in the Garmin Connect app (Planning a Trip
in the Garmin Connect App, page71).
You can use the Jet Lag Adviser glance while traveling to see how your internal clock compares to the local
time, and to receive guidance on how to reduce the effects of jet lag.
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the Jet Lag Adviser glance.
2 Press START to see how your internal clock compares to the local time, and the overall level of your jet lag.
3 Select an option:
• To see an informational message about your current jet lag level, press START.
• To see a timeline for recommended actions to help reduce symptoms of jet lag, press DOWN.
Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect App
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Training & Planning > Jet Lag Adviser > Add Trip Details.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Icon Name Description
ABC Select to open the altimeter, barometer, and compass app.
Airplane Mode Select to enable or disable airplane mode to turn off all wireless communications.
Alarm Clock Select to add or edit an alarm (Setting an Alarm, page2).
Altimeter Select to open the altimeter screen.
Alt. Time Zones
Select to view the current time of day in additional time zones (Adding Alternate
Time Zones, page4).
Assistance Select to send an assistance request (Requesting Assistance, page108).
Barometer Select to open the barometer screen.
Battery Saver
Select to enable or disable the battery saver feature (Customizing the Battery
Saver Feature, page119).
Backlight Select to adjust the screen brightness (Changing the Screen Settings, page121).
Broadcast Heart
Rate
Select to turn on heart rate broadcasting to a paired device (Broadcasting Heart
Rate Data, page79).
Calendar Select to view upcoming events from your phone calendar.
Clocks
Select to open the Clocks app to set an alarm, timer, stopwatch, or view alternate
time zones (Clocks, page2).
Compass Select to open the compass screen.
Do Not Disturb
Select to enable or disable do not disturb mode to dim the screen and disable
alerts and notifications. For example, you can use this mode while watching a
movie.
Find My Phone
Select to play an audible alert on your paired phone, if it is within Bluetooth range.
The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the fēnix watch screen, and it increases
as you move closer to your phone.
Select to navigate to your lost phone during a GPS activity .
Flashlight
Select to turn on the screen to use your watch as a flashlight. On the fēnix 7X
Standard Edition and fēnix 7 Pro Edition Series watch, the LED flashlight turns on.
History Select to view your activity history, records, and totals.
Lock Device
Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses and
swipes.
Messenger Select to open the Messenger app (Using the Messenger Feature, page103).
Moon Phase
Select to view moonrise and moonset times, along with the moon phase, based
on your GPS position.
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Icon Name Description
Music Controls Select to control music playback on your watch or phone.
Notifications
Select to view calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your phone
notification settings (Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page97).
Phone
Select to enable or disable Bluetooth technology and your connection to your
paired phone.
Power Off Select to turn off the watch.
Pulse Ox Select to open the pulse oximeter app (Pulse Oximeter, page80).
Reference Point
Select to set a reference point for navigation (Setting a Reference Point,
page112).
Save Location Select to save your current location to navigate back to it later.
Settings Select to open the settings menu.
Sleep Mode Select to enable or disable Sleep Mode (Customizing Sleep Mode, page122).
Stopwatch Select to start the stopwatch (Using the Stopwatch, page4).
Strobe
Select to turn on the LED flashlight strobe. You can create a custom strobe mode
(Editing the Custom Flashlight Strobe, page75).
NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models.
Sunrise & Sunset Select to view sunrise, sunset, and twilight times.
Sync Select to sync your watch with your paired phone.
Time Sync Select to sync your watch with the time on your phone or using satellites.
Timers Select to set a countdown timer (Starting the Countdown Timer, page3).
Touch Select to enable or disable touchscreen controls.
Wallet
Select to open your GarminPay
™
wallet and pay for purchases with your watch
(GarminPay, page76).
Weather Select to view the current weather forecast and current conditions.
Wi-Fi
Select to enable or disable Wi‑Fi
®
communications.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models.
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Customizing the Controls Menu
You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut menu options in the controls menu (Controls,
page72).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Appearance > Controls.
3 Select a shortcut to customize.
4 Select an option:
• Select Reorder to change the location of the shortcut in the controls menu.
• Select Remove to remove the shortcut from the controls menu.
5 If necessary, select Add New to add an additional shortcut to the controls menu.
Using the LED Flashlight
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.
NOTE: This feature is only available for fēnix 7X Standard Edition and fēnix 7 Pro Edition Series models.
Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can reduce the brightness to extend the life of the battery.
1 Hold LIGHT.
2 Select .
3 If necessary, press START to turn on the flashlight.
4 Select an option:
• To adjust the brightness or color of the flashlight, press UP or DOWN.
TIP: You can quickly press LIGHT twice to turn on the flashlight at this setting in the future.
• To program the flashlight to flash in a selected pattern, hold MENU, select Strobe, select a mode, and
press START.
• To display your emergency contact information and program the flashlight to flash in a distress pattern,
hold MENU, select Distress Pattern, and press START.
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.
Editing the Custom Flashlight Strobe
1 Hold LIGHT.
2 Select > CUSTOM.
3 Press START to turn on the flashlight strobe (optional).
4 Select .
5 Press UP or DOWN to scroll to a strobe setting.
6 Press START to scroll through the setting options.
7 Press BACK to save.
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Using the Flashlight Screen
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.
NOTE: This feature is only available for fēnix 7S Standard Edition and fēnix 7 Standard Edition models.
Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can reduce the brightness to extend the life of the battery.
1 Hold LIGHT.
2 Select .
3 Press UP or DOWN to change the flashlight mode.
TIP: You can quickly press LIGHT twice to turn on the flashlight at this setting in the future.
GarminPay
The GarminPay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit
or debit cards from a participating financial institution.
Setting Up Your GarminPay Wallet
You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your GarminPay wallet. Go to garmin.com
/garminpay/banks to find participating financial institutions.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Garmin Pay > Get Started.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch
Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must set up at least one payment card.
You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating location.
1 Hold LIGHT.
2 Select .
3 Enter your four-digit passcode.
NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, your wallet locks, and you must reset your
passcode in the Garmin Connect app.
Your most recently used payment card appears.
4 If you have added multiple cards to your GarminPay wallet, swipe to change to another card (optional).
5 If you have added multiple cards to your GarminPay wallet, select DOWN to change to another card
(optional).
6 Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader, with the watch facing the reader.
The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is finished communicating with the reader.
7 If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to complete the transaction.
TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while
you continue to wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart rate monitoring, you
must enter the passcode again before making a payment.
Adding a Card to Your GarminPay Wallet
You can add up to 10 credit or debit cards to your GarminPay wallet.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Garmin Pay > > Add Card.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch when you make a payment.
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Managing Your GarminPay Cards
You can temporarily suspend or delete a card.
NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may restrict the GarminPay features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Garmin Pay.
3 Select a card.
4 Select an option:
• To temporarily suspend or unsuspend the card, select Suspend Card.
The card must be active to make purchases using your fēnix watch.
• To delete the card, select .
Changing Your GarminPay Passcode
You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the GarminPay
feature for your fēnix watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Garmin Pay > Change Passcode.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
The next time you pay using your fēnix watch, you must enter the new passcode.
Morning Report
Your watch displays a morning report based on your normal wake time. Press DOWN to view the report, which
includes weather, sleep, overnight heart rate variability status, and more (Customizing Your Morning Report,
page77).
Customizing Your Morning Report
NOTE: You can customize these settings on you watch or in your Garmin Connect account.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Appearance > Morning Report.
3 Select an option:
• Select Show Report to enable or disable the morning report.
• Select Edit Report to customize the order and type of data that appears in your morning report.
Sensors and Accessories
The fēnix watch has several internal sensors, and you can pair additional wireless sensors for your activities.
Wrist Heart Rate
Your watch has a wrist-based heart rate monitor, and you can view your heart rate data on the heart rate glance
(Viewing the Glance Loop, page55).
The watch is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate
data are available when you start an activity, your watch uses the chest heart rate data.
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Wearing the Watch
CAUTION
Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive
skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help
prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist. For
more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.
• Wear the watch above your wrist bone.
NOTE: The watch should be snug but comfortable. For more accurate heart rate readings, the watch should
not shift while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless.
NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the watch.
• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page78 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.
• See Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data, page81 for more information about the pulse oximeter sensor.
• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
• For more information about watch wear and care, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the watch.
• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.
• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading before starting your activity.
NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.
• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.
• While exercising, use a silicone band.
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Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings
Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate.
Status: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor. The default value is Auto, which automatically uses the
wrist heart rate monitor unless you pair an external heart rate monitor.
NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. You can
perform a manual reading from the pulse oximeter glance.
Source Switching: Allows the watch to select the best source of heart rate data when wearing your watch and
an external heart rate monitor. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/dynamicsourceswitching/.
While Swimming: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor during swimming activities.
Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts: Allows you to set the watch to alert you when your heart rate exceeds or drops
below a target value (Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert, page79).
Broadcast Heart Rate: Allows you to begin broadcasting your heart rate data to a paired device (Broadcasting
Heart Rate Data, page79).
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert
CAUTION
This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds or drops below a certain number of beats per minute,
as selected by the user, after a period of inactivity. This feature does not notify you when your heart rate drops
below the selected threshold during your chosen sleep window configured in the Garmin Connect app. This
feature does not notify you of any potential heart condition and is not intended to treat or diagnose any medical
condition or disease. Always defer to your health care provider for any heart-related issues.
You can set the heart rate threshold value.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Abnormal Heart Rate Alerts.
3 Select High Alert or Low Alert.
4 Set the heart rate threshold value.
Each time your heart rate exceeds or drops below the threshold value, a message appears and the watch
vibrates.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your watch and view it on paired devices. Broadcasting heart rate
data decreases battery life.
TIP: You can customize the activity settings to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an
activity (Activities and App Settings, page34). For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge
device while cycling.
1 Select an option:
• Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate > Broadcast Heart Rate.
• Hold LIGHT to open the controls menu, and select .
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page75).
2 Press START.
The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data.
3 Pair your watch with your compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual.
4 Press STOP to stop broadcasting your heart rate data.
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Pulse Oximeter
Your watch has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the peripheral saturation of oxygen in your blood (SpO2).
As your altitude increases, the level of oxygen in your blood can decrease. Knowing your oxygen saturation can
help you determine how your body is acclimating to high altitudes for alpine sport and expedition.
You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance (Getting Pulse Oximeter
Readings, page81). You can also turn on all-day readings (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page81). When
you view the pulse oximeter glance while you are not moving, your watch analyzes your oxygen saturation and
your elevation. The elevation profile helps indicate how your pulse oximeter readings are changing, relative to
your to elevation.
On the watch, your pulse oximeter reading appears as an oxygen saturation percentage and color on the graph.
On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including
trends over multiple days.
For more information about pulse oximeter accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
The elevation scale.
A graph of your average oxygen saturation readings for the last 24 hours.
Your most recent oxygen saturation reading.
The oxygen saturation percentage scale.
A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24 hours.
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Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance. The glance displays
your most recent blood oxygen saturation percentage, a graph of your hourly average readings for the last 24
hours, and a graph of your elevation for the last 24 hours.
NOTE: The first time you view the pulse oximeter glance, the watch must acquire satellite signals to determine
your elevation. You should go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.
1 While you are sitting or inactive, press UP or DOWN to view the pulse oximeter glance.
2 Press START to view glance details and begin a pulse oximeter reading.
3 Remain motionless for up to 30 seconds.
NOTE: If you are too active for the watch to get a pulse oximeter reading, a message appears instead of a
percentage. You can check again after several minutes of inactivity. For best results, hold the arm wearing
the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
4 Press DOWN to view a graph of your pulse oximeter readings for the last seven days.
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Pulse Oximeter > Pulse Ox Mode.
3 Select an option:
• To turn off automatic measurements, select Manual Check.
• To turn on continuous measurements while you sleep, select During Sleep.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally low sleep-time SpO2 readings.
• To turn on measurements while you are inactive during the day, select All Day.
NOTE: Turning on All Day mode decreases battery life.
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.
• Remain motionless while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Wear the watch above your wrist bone. The watch should be snug but comfortable.
• Hold the arm wearing the watch at heart level while the watch reads your blood oxygen saturation.
• Use a silicone or nylon band.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the watch.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the watch.
• Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the watch.
• Rinse the watch with fresh water after each workout.
Compass
The watch has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration. The compass features and appearance change
depending on your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are navigating to a destination. You can
change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page82).
Setting the Compass Heading
1 From the compass glance, press START.
2 Select Lock Heading.
3 Point the top of the watch toward your heading, and press START.
When you deviate from the heading, the compass displays the direction from the heading and degree of
deviation.
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Compass Settings
Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Compass.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (Calibrating the Compass Manually, page82).
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milliradians.
North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the North Reference, page82).
Mode: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data only (On), a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor
data when moving (Auto), or GPS data only (Off).
Calibrating the Compass Manually
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that
influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration by default. If you
experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature
changes, you can manually calibrate the compass.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Compass > Calibrate > Start.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting the North Reference
You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Compass > North Ref..
3 Select an option:
• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select True.
• To set the magnetic declination for your location automatically, select Magnetic.
• To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select Grid.
• To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User > Mag. Variation, enter the magnetic variation,
and select Done.
Altimeter and Barometer
The watch contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The watch collects elevation and pressure data
continuously, even in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate elevation based on pressure
changes. The barometer displays environmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation where the altimeter
was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings, page82).
Altimeter Settings
Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor.
Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you use satellite systems.
Sensor Mode: Sets the mode for the sensor. The Auto option uses both the altimeter and barometer according
to your movement. You can use the Altimeter Only option when your activity involves changes in altitude, or
the Barometer Only option when your activity does not involve changes in altitude.
Elevation: Sets the units of measure for elevation.
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Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting
point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.
3 Select an option:
• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point, select Auto Cal..
• To enter the current elevation manually, select Calibrate > Enter Manually.
• To enter the current elevation from the digital elevation model, select Calibrate > Use DEM.
• To enter the current elevation from your GPS location, select Calibrate > Use GPS.
Barometer Settings
Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Barometer.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the barometer sensor.
Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer glance.
Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that triggers a storm alert.
Sensor Mode: Sets the mode for the sensor. The Auto option uses both the altimeter and barometer according
to your movement. You can use the Altimeter Only option when your activity involves changes in altitude, or
the Barometer Only option when your activity does not involve changes in altitude.
Pressure: Sets how the watch displays pressure data.
Calibrating the Barometer
Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting
point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometer if you know the correct elevation or the correct sea
level pressure.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Barometer > Calibrate.
3 Select an option:
• To enter the current elevation and sea level pressure (optional), select Enter Manually.
• To calibrate automatically from the digital elevation model, select Use DEM.
• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point, select Use GPS.
Setting a Storm Alert
WARNING
This alert is an informational feature and is not intended to be the primary source for tracking changes
in the weather. It is your responsibility to review weather reports and conditions, to remain aware of your
surroundings, and to use safe judgment, especially during times of severe weather. Failure to heed this warning
could result in serious personal injury or death.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Notifications & Alerts > System Alerts > Barometer > Storm Alert > On.
3 Select an option:
• Select Status to turn the alert on or off.
• Select Rate to update the rate of barometric pressure change that triggers a storm alert.
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Wireless Sensors
Your watch can be paired and used with wireless sensors using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology (Pairing
Your Wireless Sensors, page86). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields
(Customizing the Data Screens, page33). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired.
For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to
buy.garmin.com for that sensor.
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Sensor Type Description
Club Sensors
You can use Approach CT10 golf club sensors to automatically track your golf shots,
including location, distance, and club type.
DogTrack Allows you to receive data from a compatible handheld dog tracking device.
eBike
You can use your watch with your eBike and view bike data, such as battery and shifting
information, during your rides.
Extended
Display
You can use the Extended Display mode to display data screens from your fēnix watch on a
compatible Edge bike computer during a ride or triathlon.
External Heart
Rate
You can use an external sensor, such as the HRM-Pro series or HRM-Fit
™
heart rate monitor,
to view heart rate data during your activities. Some heart rate monitors can also store data or
provide advanced running data (Running Dynamics, page87) (Running Power, page88).
Foot Pod
You can use a foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are
training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak.
Headphones
You can use Bluetooth headphones to listen to music loaded onto your fēnix watch
(Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page96).
inReach
The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach satellite communicator using
your fēnix watch (Using the inReach Remote, page89).
Lights You can use Varia
™
smart bike lights to improve situational awareness.
Muscle O2
You can use a muscle oxygen sensor to view hemoglobin and muscle oxygen saturation data
while you train.
PC
You can play video games on your computer and see real-time statistics on your device
(Using the Garmin GameOn
™
App, page12).
Power
You can use the Rally
™
or Vector
™
power meter bike pedals to view your power data on your
watch. You can adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power
Zones, page106), or use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone
(Setting an Alert, page37).
Radar
You can use a Varia rearview bike radar to improve situational awareness and send alerts
about approaching vehicles. With a Varia radar camera tail light, you can also take photos and
record video during a ride (Using the Varia Camera Controls, page88).
RD Pod
You can use a Running Dynamics Pod to record running dynamics data and view it on your
watch (Running Dynamics, page87).
Shifting
You can use electronic shifters to display shifting information during a ride. The fēnix watch
displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.
Shimano Di2
You can use Shimano
®
Di2
™
electronic shifters to display shifting information during a ride.
The fēnix watch displays current adjustment values when the sensor is in adjustment mode.
Smart Trainer
You can use your watch with an indoor bike smart trainer to simulate resistance while
following a course, ride, or workout (Using an Indoor Trainer, page12).
Speed/
Cadence
You can attach speed or cadence sensors to your bike and view the data during your ride. If
necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference (Wheel Size and Circumference,
page150).
Tempe
You can attach the tempe
™
temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed
to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.
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Sensor Type Description
Trolling Motor
You can use your device as a remote control for your Garmin trolling motor (Pairing Your
Watch and Trolling Motor, page20).
VIRB
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your watch
(VIRB Remote, page89).
XERO Laser
Locations
You can view and share laser location information from a Xero device (Xero Laser Location
Settings, page90).
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors
Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor.
The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair
the watch and sensor. If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you
pair using ANT+ technology. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you
start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.
1 Bring the watch within 3m (10ft.) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10m (33ft.) away from other wireless sensors while pairing.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
TIP: When you start an activity with the Auto Discover option enabled, the watch automatically searches for
nearby sensors and asks if you want to pair them.
4 Select an option:
• Select Search All Sensors.
• Select your sensor type.
After the sensor is paired with your watch, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor
data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field. You can customize the optional data fields
(Customizing the Data Screens, page33).
Heart Rate Accessory Running Pace and Distance
The HRM-Fit and HRM-Pro series accessories calculate your running pace and distance based on your user
profile and the motion measured by the sensor on every stride. The heart rate monitor provides running pace
and distance when GPS is not available, such as during treadmill running. You can view your running pace
and distance on your compatible fēnix watch when connected using ANT+ technology. You can also view it on
compatible third-party training apps when connected using Bluetooth technology.
The pace and distance accuracy improves with calibration.
Automatic calibration: The default setting for your watch is Auto Calibrate. The heart rate accessory calibrates
each time you run outside with it connected to your compatible fēnix watch.
NOTE: Automatic calibration does not work for indoor, trail, or ultra run activity profiles (Tips for Recording
Running Pace and Distance, page87).
Manual calibration: You can select Calibrate & Save after a treadmill run with your connected heart rate
accessory (Calibrating the Treadmill Distance, page7).
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Tips for Recording Running Pace and Distance
• Update your fēnix watch software (Product Updates, page127).
• Complete several outdoor runs with GPS and your connected HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessory. It's
important that your outdoor range of paces matches your range of paces on the treadmill.
• If your run includes sand or deep snow, go to the sensor settings, and turn off Auto Calibrate.
• If you previously connected a compatible foot pod using ANT+ technology, set the foot pod status to Off, or
remove it from the list of connected sensors.
• Complete a treadmill run with manual calibration (Calibrating the Treadmill Distance, page7).
• If automatic and manual calibrations don't seem accurate, go to the sensor settings, and select HRM Pace &
Distance > Reset Calibration Data.
NOTE: You can try turning off Auto Calibrate, and then manually calibrate again (Calibrating the Treadmill
Distance, page7).
Running Dynamics
Running dynamics is real-time feedback about your running form. Your fēnix watch has an accelerometer to
calculate five running form metrics. For all six running form metrics, you must pair your fēnix watch with the
HRM-Fit, HRM-Pro series accessory, or other running dynamics accessory that measures torso movement. For
more information, go to garmin.com/performance-data/running.
Metric Sensor Type Description
Cadence
Watch or compatible
accessory
Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It displays the total
steps (right and left combined).
Vertical oscil
lation
Watch or compatible
accessory
Vertical oscillation is your bounce while running. It displays the
vertical motion of your torso, measured in centimeters.
Ground contact
time
Watch or compatible
accessory
Ground contact time is the amount of time in each step that you
spend on the ground while running. It is measured in milliseconds.
NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available while
walking.
Ground contact
time balance
Compatible accessory
only
Ground contact time balance displays the left/right balance of your
ground contact time while running. It displays a percentage. For
example, 53.2 with an arrow pointing left or right.
Stride length
Watch or compatible
accessory
Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next.
It is measured in meters.
Vertical ratio
Watch or compatible
accessory
Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It
displays a percentage. A lower number typically indicates better
running form.
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data
This topic provides tips for using a compatible running dynamics accessory. If the accessory is not connected
to your watch, the watch automatically switches to wrist-based running dynamics.
• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessory.
• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your watch again, according to the instructions.
• If you are using an HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessory, pair it with your watch using ANT+ technology,
rather than Bluetooth technology.
• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make sure the accessory is worn right-side up.
NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking.
REMEMBER: Ground contact time balance is not calculated with wrist-based running dynamics.
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Running Power
Garmin running power is calculated using measured running dynamics information, user mass, environmental
data, and other sensor data. The power measurement estimates the amount of power a runner applies to the
road surface, and it is displayed in watts. Using running power as a gauge of effort may suit some runners
better than using either pace or heart rate. Running power can be more responsive than heart rate for indicating
the level of effort, and it can account for the uphills, downhills, and wind, which a pace measurement does not
do. For more information, go to garmin.com/performance-data/running.
Running power can be measured using a compatible running dynamics accessory or the watch sensors. You
can customize the running power data fields to view your power output and make adjustments to your training
(Data Fields, page132). You can set up power alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone
(Activity Alerts, page36).
Running power zones are similar to cycling power zones. The values for the zones are default values based on
gender, weight, and average ability, and may not match your personal abilities. You can manually adjust your
zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account (Setting Your Power Zones, page106).
Running Power Settings
Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select a running activity, select the activity settings, and select Running
Power.
Status: Enables or disables recording Garmin running power data. You can use this setting if you prefer to use
third-party running power data.
Source: Allows you to select which device to use to record running power data. The Smart Mode option
automatically detects and uses the running dynamics accessory, when available. The watch uses wrist-based
running power data when an accessory is not connected.
Account for Wind: Enables or disables using wind data when calculating your running power. Wind data is a
combination of the speed, heading, and barometer data from your watch and the available wind data from
your phone.
Using the Varia Camera Controls
NOTICE
Some jurisdictions may prohibit or regulate the recording of video, audio, or photographs, or may require that
all parties have knowledge of the recording and provide consent. It is your responsibility to know and follow all
laws, regulations, and any other restrictions in jurisdictions where you plan to use this device.
Before you can use the Varia camera controls, you must pair the accessory with your watch (Pairing Your
Wireless Sensors, page86).
1 Add the RCT Camera glance to your watch (Glances, page51).
2 From the RCT Camera glance, select an option:
• Select to view the camera settings.
• Select to take a photo.
• Select to save a clip.
inReach Remote
The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach satellite communicator using your fēnix watch.
Go to buy.garmin.com for more information about compatible devices.
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Using the inReach Remote
Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add the inReach glance to the glance loop
(Customizing the Glance Loop, page55).
1 Turn on the inReach satellite communicator.
2 On your fēnix watch, press UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the inReach glance.
3 Press START to search for your inReach satellite communicator.
4 Press START to pair your inReach satellite communicator.
5 Press START, and select an option:
• To send an SOS message, select Initiate SOS.
NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation.
• To send a text message, select Messages > New Message, select the message contacts, and enter the
message text or select a quick text option.
• To send a preset message, select Send Preset, and select a message from the list.
• To view the timer and distance traveled during an activity, select Tracking.
VIRB Remote
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your device.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the
VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information.
1 Turn on your VIRB camera.
2 Pair your VIRB camera with your fēnix watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
The VIRB glance is automatically added to the glance loop.
3 Press UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the VIRB glance.
4 If necessary, wait while your watch connects to your camera.
5 Select an option:
• To record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the fēnix screen.
• To take a photo while recording video, press DOWN.
• To stop recording video, press STOP.
• To take a photo, select Take Photo.
• To take multiple photos in burst mode, select Take Burst.
• To send the camera to sleep mode, select Sleep Camera.
• To wake the camera from sleep mode, select Wake Camera.
• To change video and photo settings, select Settings.
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Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the
VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information.
1 Turn on your VIRB camera.
2 Pair your VIRB camera with your fēnix watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page86).
When the camera is paired, a VIRB data screen is automatically added to activities.
3 During an activity, press UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data screen.
4 If necessary, wait while your watch connects to your camera.
5 Hold MENU.
6 Select VIRB.
7 Select an option:
• To control the camera using the activity timer, select Settings > Recording Mode > Timer Start/Stop.
NOTE: Video recording automatically starts and stops when you start and stop an activity.
• To control the camera using the menu options, select Settings > Recording Mode > Manual.
• To manually record video, select Start Recording.
The video counter appears on the fēnix screen.
• To take a photo while recording video, press DOWN.
• To manually stop recording video, press STOP.
• To take multiple photos in burst mode, select Take Burst.
• To send the camera to sleep mode, select Sleep Camera.
• To wake the camera from sleep mode, select Wake Camera.
Xero Laser Location Settings
Before you can customize laser location settings, you must pair a compatible Xero device (Pairing Your Wireless
Sensors, page86).
Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > XERO Laser Locations > Laser Locations.
During Activity: Enables the display of laser location information from a compatible, paired Xero device during
an activity.
Share Mode: Allows you to share laser location information publicly or broadcast it privately.
Map
Your watch can display several types of Garmin map data, including topographical contours, nearby points of
interest, ski resort maps, and golf courses. You can use the Map Manager to download additional maps or
manage map storage.
To purchase additional map data and view compatibility information, go to garmin.com/maps.
represents your location on the map. When you are navigating to a destination, your route is marked with a
line on the map.
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Viewing the Map
1 Select an option to open the map:
• Press START, and select Map to view the map without starting an activity.
• Go outside, start a GPS activity (Starting an Activity, page5), and press UP or DOWN to scroll to the map
screen.
2 If necessary, wait while the watch locates satellites.
3 Select an option to pan and zoom the map:
• To use the touchscreen, tap the map, tap and drag to position the crosshairs, and press UP or DOWN to
zoom in or out.
• To use the buttons, hold MENU, select Pan/Zoom, and press UP or DOWN to zoom in or out.
NOTE: You can press START to toggle between panning up and down, panning left and right, or zooming.
4 Hold START to select the point indicated by the crosshairs.
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map
You can select any location on the map. You can save the location or start navigating to it.
1 From the map, select an option:
• To use the touchscreen, tap the map, tap and drag to position the crosshairs, and press UP or DOWN to
zoom in or out.
• To use the buttons, hold MENU, select Pan/Zoom, and press UP or DOWN to zoom in or out.
NOTE: You can press START to toggle between panning up and down, panning left and right, or zooming.
2 Pan and zoom the map to center the location in the crosshairs.
3 Hold START to select the point indicated by the crosshairs.
4 If necessary, select a nearby point of interest.
5 Select an option:
• To start navigating to the location, select Go.
• To save the location, select Save Location.
• To view information about the location, select Review.
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Navigating with the Around Me Feature
You can use the around me feature to navigate to nearby points of interest and waypoints.
NOTE: The map data installed on your watch must include points of interest to navigate to them.
1 From the map, hold MENU.
2 Select Around Me.
Icons indicating points of interest and waypoints appear on the map.
3 Press UP or DOWN to highlight a section of the map.
4 Press START.
A list of points of interest and waypoints in the highlighted map section appear.
5 Select a location.
6 Select an option:
• To start navigating to the location, select Go.
• To view the location on the map, select Map.
• To save the location, select Save Location.
• To view information about the location, select Review.
Map Settings
You can customize how the map appears in the map app and data screens.
NOTE: If necessary, you can customize the map settings for specific activities instead of using the system
settings (Activity Map Settings, page37).
Hold MENU, and select Map.
Map Manager: Shows the downloaded map versions and allows you to download additional maps (Managing
Maps, page93).
NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models.
Map Theme: Sets the map to display data optimized for your activity type (Map Themes, page94).
Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up option shows north at the top of the screen. The
Track Up option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the screen.
User Locations: Shows or hides saved locations on the map.
Segments: Shows or hides segments, as a colored line on the map.
Contours: Shows or hides contour lines on the map.
Track Log: Shows or hides the track log, or the path you have traveled, as a colored line on the map.
Track Color: Changes the track log color.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom
in or out manually.
Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your position on the map, onto the nearest road.
Detail: Sets the amount of detail shown on the map. Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more
slowly.
Shaded Relief: Shows or hides relief shading for a three dimensional view of the map topography.
Marine: Sets the map to display data in marine mode (Marine Map Settings, page94).
Restore Theme: Allows you to restore default map theme settings or themes that have been deleted from the
watch.
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Managing Maps
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Map > Map Manager.
3 Select an option:
• To download premium maps and activate your Outdoor Maps+ subscription for this device, select
Outdoor Maps+ (Downloading Maps with Outdoor Maps+, page93).
• To download TopoActive maps, select TopoActive Maps (Downloading TopoActive Maps, page93).
Downloading Maps with Outdoor Maps+
Before you can download maps to your device, you must connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi
Network, page100).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Map > Map Manager > Outdoor Maps+.
3 If necessary, press START, and select Check Subscription to activate your Outdoor Maps+ subscription for
this watch.
NOTE: Go to garmin.com/outdoormaps for information about purchasing a subscription.
4 Select Add Map, and select a location.
A preview of the map region appears.
5 From the map, complete one or more actions:
• Drag the map to view different areas.
• Pinch or spread two fingers on the touchscreen to zoom in and out of the map.
• Select and to zoom in and out of the map.
6 Press BACK, and select .
7 Select .
8 Select an option:
• To edit the map name, select Name.
• To change the map layers to download, select Layers.
TIP: You can select to view details about the map layers.
• To modify the map region, select Selected Area.
9 Select to download the map.
NOTE: To prevent battery drain, the watch queues the map download for later, and the download starts when
you connect the watch to an external power source.
Downloading TopoActive Maps
Before you can download maps to your device, you must connect to a wireless network (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi
Network, page100).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Map > Map Manager > TopoActive Maps > Add Map.
3 Select a map.
4 Press START, and select Download.
NOTE: To prevent battery drain, the watch queues the map download for later, and the download starts when
you connect the watch to an external power source.
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Deleting Maps
You can remove maps to increase the available device storage.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Map > Map Manager.
3 Select an option:
• Select TopoActive Maps, select a map, press START, and select Remove.
• Select Outdoor Maps+, select a map, press START, and select Delete.
Map Themes
You can change the map theme to display data optimized for your activity type.
Hold MENU, and select Map > Map Theme.
None: Uses the preferences from the system map settings, with no additional theme applied.
Marine: Sets the map to display data in marine mode.
High Contrast: Sets the map to display data with higher contrast, for better visibility in challenging
environments.
Dark: Sets the map to display data with a dark background, for better visibility at night.
Popularity: Highlights the most popular roads or trails on the map.
Resort Ski: Sets the map to display the most relevant ski data at a glance.
Aviation: Sets the map to display data in aviation mode.
Marine Map Settings
You can customize how the map appears in marine mode.
Hold MENU, and select Map > Marine.
Spot Soundings: Enables depth measurements on the chart.
Light Sectors: Shows and configures the appearance of light sectors on the chart.
Symbol Set: Sets the chart symbols in marine mode. The NOAA option displays the National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration chart symbols. The International option displays the International Association of
Lighthouse Authorities chart symbols.
Showing and Hiding Map Data
If you have multiple maps installed on your device, you can choose the map data to show on the map.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Map.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select the map settings.
5 Select Map > Configure Maps.
6 Select a map to activate the toggle switch, which shows or hides the map data.
Music
NOTE: There are three different music playback options for your fēnix watch.
• Third-party provider music
• Personal audio content
• Music stored on your phone
On a fēnix watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a third-party
provider, so you can listen when your phone is not nearby. To listen to audio content stored on your watch, you
can connect Bluetooth headphones.
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Connecting to a Third-Party Provider
Before you can download music or other audio files to your watch from a supported third-party provider, you
must connect the provider to your watch.
Some third-party music provider options are already installed on your watch.
For more options, you can download the Connect IQ app on your phone (Downloading Connect IQ Features,
page102).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Connect IQ Store.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to install a third-party music provider.
4 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.
5 Select the music provider.
NOTE: If you want to select another provider, hold MENU, select Music Providers, and follow the on-screen
instructions.
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider
Before you can download audio content from a third-party provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network
(Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page100).
1 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select Music Providers.
4 Select a connected provider, or select Add Provider to add a music provider from the Connect IQ store.
5 Select a playlist or other item to download to the watch.
6 If necessary, press BACK until you are prompted to sync with the service.
NOTE: Downloading audio content can drain the battery. You may be required to connect the watch to an
external power source if the battery is low.
Downloading Personal Audio Content
Before you can send your personal music to your watch, you must install the Garmin Express
™
application on
your computer (garmin.com/express).
You can load your personal audio files, such as .mp3 and .m4a files, to a fēnix watch from your computer. For
more information, go to garmin.com/musicfiles.
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the included USB cable.
2 On your computer, open the Garmin Express application, select your watch, and select Music.
TIP: For Windows
®
computers, you can select and browse to the folder with your audio files. For Apple
®
computers, the Garmin Express application uses your iTunes
®
library.
3 In the My Music or iTunes Library list, select an audio file category, such as songs or playlists.
4 Select the checkboxes for the audio files, and select Send to Device.
5 If necessary, in the fēnix list, select a category, select the checkboxes, and select Remove From Device to
remove audio files.
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Listening to Music
1 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.
2 If necessary, connect your Bluetooth headphones (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page96).
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Music Providers, and select an option:
• To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your computer, select My Music (Downloading Personal
Audio Content, page95).
• To control music playback on your phone, select Control Phone.
• To listen to music from a third-party provider, select the name of the provider, and select a playlist.
5 Select .
Music Playback Controls
NOTE: Music playback controls may look different, depending on the selected music source.
Select to view more music playback controls.
Select to browse the audio files and playlists for the selected source.
Select to adjust the volume.
Select to play and pause the current audio file.
Select to skip to the next audio file in the playlist.
Hold to fast forward through the current audio file.
Select to restart the current audio file.
Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist.
Hold to rewind through the current audio file.
Select to change the repeat mode.
Select to change the shuffle mode.
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones
To listen to music loaded onto your fēnix watch, you must connect Bluetooth headphones.
1 Bring the headphones within 2m (6.6ft.) of your watch.
2 Enable pairing mode on the headphones.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Music > Headphones > Add New.
5 Select your headphones to complete the pairing process.
Changing the Audio Mode
You can change the music playback mode from stereo to mono.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Music > Audio.
3 Select an option.
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Connectivity
Connectivity features are available for your watch when you pair with your compatible phone (Pairing
Your Phone, page97). Additional features are available when you connect your watch to a Wi‑Fi network
(Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page100).
Phone Connectivity Features
Phone connectivity features are available for your fēnix watch when you pair it using the Garmin Connect app
(Pairing Your Phone, page97).
• App features from the Garmin Connect app, the Connect IQ app, and more (Phone Apps and Computer
Applications, page100)
• Glances (Glances, page51)
• Controls menu features (Controls, page72)
• Safety and tracking features (Safety and Tracking Features, page107)
• Phone interactions, such as notifications (Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page97)
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 During the initial setup on your watch, select when you are prompted to pair with your phone.
NOTE: If you previously skipped the pairing process, you can hold MENU, and select Connectivity > Phone >
Pair Phone.
2 Scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup
process.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the watch with a compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone,
page97).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Connectivity > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status > On.
3 Select During Activity or General Use.
4 Select a notification type.
5 Select status, tone, and vibration preferences.
6 Press BACK.
7 Select privacy and timeout preferences.
8 Press BACK.
9 Select Signature to add a signature to your text message replies.
Viewing Notifications
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the notifications glance.
2 Press START.
3 Select a notification.
4 Press START for more options.
5 Press BACK to return to the previous screen.
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Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
When you receive a phone call on your connected phone, the fēnix watch displays the name or phone number of
the caller.
• To accept the call, select .
NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected phone.
• To decline the call, select .
• To decline the call and immediately send a text message reply, select Reply, and select a message from the
list.
NOTE: To send a text message reply, you must be connected to a compatible Android
™
phone using
Bluetooth technology.
Replying to a Text Message
NOTE: This feature is available only for compatible Android phones.
When you receive a text message notification on your watch, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list
of messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin Connect app.
NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Regular text message limits and charges from your
carrier and phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more information about text message charges
or limits.
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the notifications glance.
2 Press START, and select a text message notification.
3 Press START.
4 Select Reply.
5 Select a message from the list.
Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text message.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible phone to manage notifications that appear on your fēnix watch.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone
®
, go to the iOS
®
notifications settings to select the items to show on the watch.
• If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select > Settings > Notifications.
Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone Connection
You can turn off the Bluetooth phone connection from the controls menu.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page75).
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth phone connection on your fēnix watch.
Refer to the owner's manual for your phone to turn off Bluetooth technology on your phone.
Turning On and Off Phone Connection Alerts
You can set the fēnix watch to alert you when your paired phone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth
technology.
NOTE: Phone connection alerts are turned off by default.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Connectivity > Phone > Alerts.
Turning On and Off Find My Phone Alerts
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Notifications & Alerts > System Alerts > Find My Phone Alerts.
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Locating a Phone Lost During a GPS Activity
Your fēnix watch automatically stores a GPS location when your paired phone is disconnected during a GPS
activity. You can use this feature to help locate a phone that is lost during an activity.
1 Start a GPS activity.
2 When prompted to navigate to the last known location of your device, select .
3 Navigate to the location on the map (Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map, page91).
4 Press DOWN to view a compass pointing to the location (optional).
5 When your watch is within Bluetooth range of your phone, the Bluetooth signal strength appears on the
screen.
The signal strength increases as you move closer to your phone.
Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity
You can enable your fēnix watch to play motivational status announcements during a run or other activity. Audio
prompts play on your connected Bluetooth headphones, if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your
phone paired through the Garmin Connect app. During an audio prompt, the watch or phone lowers the volume
of the primary audio to play the announcement.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Audio Prompts.
3 Select an option:
• To hear a prompt for each lap, select Lap Alert.
• To customize prompts with your pace and speed information, select Pace/Speed Alert.
• To customize prompts with your heart rate information, select Heart Rate Alert.
• To customize prompts with power data, select Power Alert.
• To hear prompts when you start and stop the activity timer, including the Auto Pause feature, select Timer
Events.
• To hear workout alerts play as an audio prompt, select Workout Alerts.
• To hear activity alerts play as an audio prompt, select Activity Alerts (Activity Alerts, page36).
• To hear a sound play right before an audio alert or prompt, select Audio Tones.
• To change the language or the dialect of the voice prompts, select Dialect.
• To change the voice of the prompts to male or female, select Voice.
Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features
Wi‑Fi connectivity is not available on all models. For models without Wi‑Fi connectivity, you can connect to the
Garmin Connect app or Garmin Express application to access some of these features.
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
account as soon as you finish recording the activity.
Audio content: Allows you to sync audio content from third-party providers.
Course updates: Allows you to download and install golf course updates.
Map downloads: Allows you to download and install maps.
Software updates: You can download and install the latest software.
Workouts and training plans: You can browse for and select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
site. The next time your watch has a Wi‑Fi connection, the files are sent to your watch.
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Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network
You must connect your watch to the Garmin Connect app on your phone or to the Garmin Express application
on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Connectivity > Wi-Fi > My Networks > Add Network.
The watch displays a list of nearby Wi‑Fi networks.
3 Select a network.
4 If necessary, enter the password for the network.
The watch connects to the network, and the network is added to the list of saved networks. The watch
reconnects to this network automatically when it is within range.
Phone Apps and Computer Applications
You can connect your watch to multiple Garmin phone apps and computer applications using the same Garmin
account.
Garmin Connect
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze,
share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims,
hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your
phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com.
Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity with your watch, you can upload that activity to
your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information about your activity, including time, distance,
elevation, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, running dynamics, an overhead map view, pace and speed
charts, and customizable reports.
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor.
Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one of the day-by-day training plans.
Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a friendly competition with your connections, and meet
your goals.
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow each other's activities or share links to your
activities.
Manage your settings: You can customize your watch and user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
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Using the Garmin Connect App
After you pair your watch with your phone (Pairing Your Phone, page97), you can use the Garmin Connect app to
upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect account.
1 Verify the Garmin Connect app is running on your phone.
2 Bring your watch within 10m (30ft.) of your phone.
Your watch automatically syncs your data with the Garmin Connect app and your Garmin Connect account.
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
Before you can update your watch software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect
account, and you must pair the watch with a compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone, page97).
Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect app (Using the Garmin Connect App, page101).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your watch.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your watch to your Garmin Connect account using a computer. You
can use the Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to
send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your watch. You can also
add music to your watch (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page95). You can also install software updates
and manage your Connect IQ apps.
1 Connect the watch to your computer using the USB cable.
2 Go to garmin.com/express.
3 Download and install the Garmin Express application.
4 Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add Device.
5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must download
the Garmin Express application.
1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to your device.
2 Follow the on-screen instructions.
3 Do not disconnect your device from the computer during the update process.
NOTE: If you have already set up your device with Wi‑Fi connectivity, Garmin Connect can automatically
download available software updates to your device when it connects using Wi‑Fi.
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page75).
1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2 Select Sync.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ apps, data fields, glances, music providers, and watch faces to your watch using the
Connect IQ store on your watch or phone (garmin.com/connectiqapp).
Watch Faces: Customize the appearance of the clock.
Device Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as glances and new outdoor and fitness activity
types.
Data Fields: Download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.
Music: Add music providers to your watch.
Connectivity 101
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ app, you must pair your fēnix watch with your phone
(Pairing Your Phone, page97).
1 From the app store on your phone, install and open the Connect IQ app.
2 If necessary, select your watch.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer
1 Connect the watch to your computer using a USB cable.
2 Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.
3 Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Explore
™
The Garmin Explore website and app allow you to create courses, waypoints, and collections, plan trips, and use
cloud storage. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with
your compatible Garmin device. You can use the app to download maps for offline access, and then navigate
anywhere without using your cellular service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/exploreapp), or you
can go to explore.garmin.com.
Garmin Messenger App
WARNING
The inReach features of the Garmin Messenger app, including SOS, tracking, and inReach Weather, are not
available without a connected inReach satellite communicator and an active satellite subscription. Always test
the app before you use it outdoors.
CAUTION
The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app alone should not be relied on as a primary
method to obtain emergency assistance.
NOTICE
The app works over both the internet (using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone) and the
Iridium
®
satellite network. If you are using cellular data, your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan
and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. If you are in an area without network coverage,
you must have an active satellite subscription for your inReach satellite communicator to use the Iridium
satellite network.
You can use the app to message other Garmin Messenger app users, including friends and family without
Garmin devices. Anyone can download the app and connect their phone, allowing them to communicate with
other app users over the internet (no login is required). App users can also create group messaging threads
with other SMS phone numbers. New members added to the group message can download the app to see what
others are saying.
Messages sent using a wireless connection or cellular data on your phone do not incur data charges or
additional charges on your satellite subscription. Messages received may incur charges if message delivery
is attempted over both the Iridium satellite network and the internet. Standard text messaging rates for your
cellular data plan apply.
You can download the Garmin Messenger app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/messengerapp).
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Using the Messenger Feature
CAUTION
The non-satellite messaging features of the Garmin Messenger app alone should not be relied on as a primary
method to obtain emergency assistance.
NOTICE
To use the Messenger feature, your fēnix watch must be connected to the Garmin Messenger app on your
compatible phone using Bluetooth technology.
The Messenger feature on your watch allows you to view, compose, and reply to messages from the Garmin
Messenger phone app.
1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the Messenger glance.
TIP: The Messenger feature is available as a glance, app, or controls menu option on your watch.
2 Press START to open the glance.
3 If this is your first time using the Messenger feature, scan the QR code with your phone, and follow the
on-screen instructions to complete the pairing and setup process.
4 On your watch, select an option:
• To compose a new message, select New Message, select a recipient, and either select a pre-defined
message or compose your own.
• To view a conversation, press UP or DOWN, and select a conversation.
• To reply to a message, select a conversation, select Reply, and either select a pre-defined message or
compose your own.
Garmin Golf App
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your fēnix device to view detailed statistics and
shot analyses. Golfers can compete with each other at different courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than
43,000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament event and invite players to
compete. With a Garmin Golf membership, you can view green contour data on your phone and fēnix device.
The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account. You can download the Garmin Golf
app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/golfapp).
User Profile
You can update your user profile on your watch or on the Garmin Connect app.
Setting Up Your User Profile
You can update your sex, date of birth, height, weight, wrist, heart rate zone, power zone, and Critical Swim
Speed (CSS) settings. The watch uses this information to calculate accurate training data.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select User Profile.
3 Select an option.
Gender Settings
When you first set up the watch, you must choose a sex. Most fitness and training algorithms are binary. For the
most accurate results, Garmin recommends selecting your sex assigned at birth. After the initial setup, you can
customize the profile settings in your Garmin Connect account.
Profile & Privacy: Enables you to customize the data on your public profile.
User Settings: Sets your sex. If you select Not Specified, the algorithms that require a binary input will use the
sex you specified when you first set up the watch.
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Viewing Your Fitness Age
Your fitness age gives you an idea of how your fitness compares with a person of the same sex. Your watch
uses information, such as your age, body mass index (BMI), resting heart rate data, and vigorous activity history
to provide a fitness age. If you have a Garmin Index
™
scale, your watch uses the body fat percentage metric
instead of BMI to determine your fitness age. Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age.
NOTE: For the most accurate fitness age, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile,
page103).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select User Profile > Fitness Age.
About Heart Rate Zones
Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their
level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted
heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are
calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying
these principles.
• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.
• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page106) to
determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms
and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is
220 minus your age.
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Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup to determine your default heart rate zones.
You can set separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running, cycling, and swimming. For the most
accurate calorie data during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate zone
and enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the watch or using your
Garmin Connect account.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select User Profile > Heart Rate & Power Zones > Heart Rate.
3 Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.
You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your maximum heart rate during an activity
(Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically, page106).
4 Select LTHR, and enter your lactate threshold heart rate.
You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate threshold (Lactate Threshold, page62). You can
use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your lactate threshold during an activity (Detecting
Performance Measurements Automatically, page106).
5 Select Resting HR > Set Custom, and enter your resting heart rate.
You can use the average resting heart rate measured by your watch, or you can set a custom resting heart
rate.
6 Select Zones > Based On.
7 Select an option:
• Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate.
• Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate
minus resting heart rate).
• Select %LTHR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your lactate threshold heart rate.
8 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.
9 Select Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport profile to add separate heart rate zones (optional).
10 Repeat the steps to add sport heart rate zones (optional).
Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones
The default settings allow the watch to detect your maximum heart rate and set your heart rate zones as a
percentage of your maximum heart rate.
• Verify that your user profile settings are accurate (Setting Up Your User Profile, page103).
• Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor.
• Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account.
• View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account.
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Heart Rate Zone Calculations
Zone
% of Maximum Heart
Rate
Perceived Exertion Benefits
1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing
Beginning-level aerobic training,
reduces stress
2 60–70%
Comfortable pace, slightly deeper
breathing, conversation possible
Basic cardiovascular training, good
recovery pace
3 70–80%
Moderate pace, more difficult to hold
conversation
Improved aerobic capacity, optimal
cardiovascular training
4 80–90%
Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable,
breathing forceful
Improved anaerobic capacity and
threshold, improved speed
5 90–100%
Sprinting pace, unsustainable for long
period of time, labored breathing
Anaerobic and muscular endurance,
increased power
Setting Your Power Zones
The power zones use default values based on gender, weight, and average ability, and may not match your
personal abilities. If you know your functional threshold power (FTP) or threshold power (TP) value, you can
enter it and allow the software to calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually adjust your
zones on the watch or using your Garmin Connect account.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select User Profile > Heart Rate & Power Zones > Power.
3 Select an activity.
4 Select Based On.
5 Select an option:
• Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts.
• Select % FTP or % TP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your threshold power.
6 Select FTP or Threshold Power, and enter your value.
You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your threshold power during an activity
(Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically, page106).
7 Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.
8 If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a minimum power value.
Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically
The Auto Detection feature is turned on by default. The watch can automatically detect your maximum heart
rate and lactate threshold during an activity. When paired with a compatible power meter, the watch can
automatically detect your functional threshold power (FTP) during an activity.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select User Profile > Heart Rate & Power Zones > Auto Detection.
3 Select an option.
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Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to
obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
NOTICE
To use the safety and tracking features, the fēnix watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using
Bluetooth technology. Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network
coverage where data is available. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information about safety and tracking features, go to garmin.com/safety.
Assistance: Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to
your emergency contacts.
Incident detection: When the fēnix watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the watch sends
an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite
followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a web page.
Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time
updates.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your watch is connected to a compatible Android phone.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.
Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Your emergency contacts receive a notification when you add them as an emergency contact, and can accept or
decline your request. If a contact declines, you must choose another emergency contact.
Adding Contacts
You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack
feature. Three of these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page107).
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Contacts.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the changes to your fēnix device (Using the Garmin
Connect App, page101).
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Turning Incident Detection On and Off
CAUTION
Incident detection is a supplemental feature available only for certain outdoor activities. Incident detection
should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.
NOTICE
Before you can enable incident detection on your watch, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin
Connect app (Adding Emergency Contacts, page107). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and
be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive
emails or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection.
3 Select a GPS activity.
NOTE: Incident detection is available only for certain outdoor activities.
When an incident is detected by your fēnix watch and your phone is connected, the Garmin Connect app can
send an automated text message and email with your name and GPS location (if available) to your emergency
contacts. A message appears on your device and paired phone indicating your contacts will be informed after
15 seconds have elapsed. If assistance is not needed, you can cancel the automated emergency message.
Requesting Assistance
CAUTION
Assistance is a supplemental feature and should not be relied upon as a primary method to obtain emergency
assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
NOTICE
Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency contacts in the Garmin Connect app (Adding
Emergency Contacts, page107). Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of
network coverage where data is available. Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails or text
messages (standard text messaging rates may apply).
1 Hold LIGHT.
2 When you feel three vibrations, release the button to activate the assistance feature.
The countdown screen appears.
TIP: You can select Cancel before the countdown is complete to cancel the message.
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Starting a GroupTrack Session
NOTICE
Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is
available.
Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must pair the watch with a compatible phone (Pairing Your
Phone, page97).
These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with a fēnix watch. If your connections have other
compatible devices, you can see them on the map. The other devices may not be able to display GroupTrack
riders on the map.
1 On the fēnix watch, hold MENU, and select Safety & Tracking > GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable
viewing connections on the map screen.
2 In the Garmin Connect app, select > Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack > > Settings > GroupTrack.
3 Select All Connections or Invite Only and select your connections.
4 Select Start LiveTrack.
5 On the watch, start an outdoor activity.
6 Scroll to the map to view your connections.
TIP: From the map, you can hold MENU and select Nearby Connections to view distance, direction, and pace
or speed information for other connections in the GroupTrack session.
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions
The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on
the screen. All members of the group must be your connections in your Garmin Connect account.
• Start your activity outside using GPS.
• Pair your fēnix device with your phone using Bluetooth technology.
• In the Garmin Connect app, select > Connections to update the list of connections for your GroupTrack
session.
• Make sure all of your connections pair with their phones and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect
app.
• Make sure all your connections are in range (40km or 25mi.).
• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your connections (Adding a Map to an Activity,
page33).
GroupTrack Settings
Hold MENU, and select Safety & Tracking > GroupTrack.
Show on Map: Enables you to view connections on the map screen during a GroupTrack session.
Activity Types: Allows you to select which activity types appear on the map screen during a GroupTrack
session.
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Health and Wellness Settings
Hold MENU, and select Health & Wellness.
Heart Rate: Allows you to customize the wrist heart rate monitor settings (Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings,
page79).
Pulse Ox Mode: Allows you to select a pulse oximeter mode (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page81).
Daily Summary: Enables the Body Battery daily summary that appears a few hours before the start of your sleep
window. The daily summary provides insight on how your daily stress and activity history impacted your Body
Battery level (Body Battery, page56).
Stress Alerts: Notifies you when periods of stress have drained your Body Battery level.
Rest Alerts: Notifies you after you have a restful period and its impact on your Body Battery level.
Move Alert: Enables or disables the Move Alert feature (Using the Move Alert, page110).
Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn them off only during activities. Goal alerts appear
for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.
Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ
®
events. When your movements match familiar exercise
patterns, the Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it in your timeline. The Move IQ
events show activity type and duration, but they do not appear in your activities list or newsfeed. For more
detail and accuracy, you can record a timed activity on your device.
Auto Goal
Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during
the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal.
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect
account.
Using the Move Alert
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds
you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the move bar appear. Additional segments appear
after every 15 minutes of inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System
Settings, page120).
Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the move alert.
Intensity Minutes
To improve your health, organizations such as the World Health Organization recommend at least 150 minutes
per week of moderate intensity activity, such as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity
activity, such as running.
The watch monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous
intensity activities (heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). The watch adds the amount of
moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes
are doubled when added.
Earning Intensity Minutes
Your fēnix watch calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart
rate. If heart rate is turned off, the watch calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per
minute.
• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes.
• Wear your watch all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.
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Sleep Tracking
While you are sleeping, the watch automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during
your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the Garmin Connect app or in the watch
settings (Customizing Sleep Mode, page122). Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep stages, sleep
movement, and sleep score. Your sleep coach provides sleep need recommendations based on your sleep and
activity history, HRV status, and naps (Glances, page51). Naps are added to your sleep statistics, and can also
impact your recovery. You can view detailed sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
NOTE: You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts, with the exception of alarms
(Controls, page72).
Using Automated Sleep Tracking
1 Wear your watch while sleeping.
2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (Using the Garmin Connect App, page101).
You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.
You can view sleep information from the previous night on your fēnix watch (Glances, page51).
Navigation
Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations
TIP: You can save a location from the controls menu (Controls, page72).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Navigate > Saved Locations.
3 Select a saved location.
4 Select an option to view or edit the location details.
Saving a Dual Grid Location
You can save your current location using dual grid coordinates to navigate back to the same location later.
1 Customize a button or button combination for the Dual Grid feature (Customizing the Hot Keys, page122).
2 Hold the button or button combination you customized to save a dual grid location.
3 Wait while the watch locates satellites.
4 Press START to save the location.
5 If necessary, press DOWN to edit the location details.
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Setting a Reference Point
You can set a reference point to provide the heading and distance to a location or bearing.
1 Select an option:
• Hold LIGHT.
TIP: You can set a reference point while you are recording an activity.
• From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Reference Point.
3 Wait while the watch locates satellites.
4 Press START, and select Add Point.
5 Select a location or bearing to use as a reference point for navigation.
The compass arrow and distance to your destination appear.
6 Point the top of the watch toward your heading.
When you deviate from the heading, the compass displays the direction from the heading and degree of
deviation.
7 If necessary, press START, and select Change Point to set a different reference point.
Navigating to a Destination
You can use your device to navigate to a destination or follow a course.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation.
5 Select a category.
6 Respond to the on-screen prompts to choose a destination.
7 Select Go To.
Navigation information appears.
8 Press START to begin navigation.
Navigating to a Point of Interest
If the map data installed on your watch includes points of interest, you can navigate to them.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Points of Interest, and select a category.
A list of points of interest near your current location appears.
5 If necessary, select an option:
• To search near a different location, select Search Near, and select a location.
• To search for a point of interest by name, select Spell Search, and enter a name.
• To search for nearby points of interest, select Around Me (Navigating with the Around Me Feature,
page92).
6 Select a point of interest from the search results.
7 Select Go.
Navigation information appears.
8 Press START to begin navigation.
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Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity
You can navigate back to the starting point of a saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled.
This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Activities.
5 Select an activity.
6 Select Back to Start, and select an option:
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select TracBack.
• If you do not have a supported map or are using direct routing, select Route to navigate back to the
starting point of your activity in a straight line.
• If you are not using direct routing, select Route to navigate back to the starting point of your activity using
turn-by-turn directions.
Turn-by-turn directions help you navigate to the starting point of your last saved activity if you have a
supported map or are using direct routing. A line appears on the map from your current location to the
starting point of the last saved activity if you are not using direct routing.
NOTE: You can start the timer to prevent the device from timing out to watch mode.
7 Press DOWN to view the compass (optional).
The arrow points toward your starting point.
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity
You can navigate back to the starting point of your current activity in a straight line or along the path you
traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS.
1 During an activity, press STOP.
2 Select Back to Start, and select an option:
• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select TracBack.
• If you do not have a supported map or are using direct routing, select Route to navigate back to the
starting point of your activity in a straight line.
• If you are not using direct routing, select Route to navigate back to the starting point of your activity using
turn-by-turn directions.
Your current location , the track to follow , and your destination appear on the map.
Navigation 113
Viewing Route Directions
You can view a list of turn-by-turn directions for your route.
1 While navigating a route, hold MENU.
2 Select Turn By Turn.
A list of turn-by-turn directions appears.
3 Press DOWN to view additional directions.
Navigating with Sight 'N Go
You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a water tower, lock in the direction, and then
navigate to the object.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Sight 'N Go.
5 Point the top of the watch at an object, and press START.
Navigation information appears.
6 Press START to begin navigation.
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location
You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and automatically start navigation back to it.
TIP: You can customize the hold function of the keys to access the MOB function (Customizing the Hot Keys,
page122).
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Last MOB.
Navigation information appears.
Sharing a Location From a Map Using the Garmin Connect App
NOTICE
It is your responsibility to use discretion when sharing location information with others. Always ensure you are
aware of and comfortable with the individual with whom you share location information.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your course-compatible Garmin device is connected to an iPhone device
using Bluetooth technology.
You can share location information and data from Apple Maps to your compatible Garmin device.
1 From Apple Maps, select a location.
2 Select > .
3 If necessary, from the Garmin Connect app, select the Garmin device.
A notification appears in the Garmin Connect app indicating that the location in now available on your device
(Starting a GPS Activity From a Shared Location, page115).
114 Navigation
Starting a GPS Activity From a Shared Location
You can use the Garmin Connect app to share a location from Apple Maps to your watch, and navigate to that
location (Sharing a Location From a Map Using the Garmin Connect App, page114).
1 When you receive the location notification on your watch, select .
Your watch displays location information.
TIP: The location is saved to your watch. To view the location later, press START, and select Navigate >
Saved Locations.
2 Select Go To, and choose an activity.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to your destination.
Navigating to a Shared Location During an Activity
This feature is designed for activities using GPS. If GPS is turned off for your activity, you can view the location
later.
TIP: The location is saved to your watch. To view the location later, press START, and select Navigate > Saved
Locations.
You can receive shared locations on your watch and navigate to those locations (Sharing a Location From a Map
Using the Garmin Connect App, page114).
1 Start a GPS activity (Starting an Activity, page5).
Your watch displays a notification indicating the name of a shared location.
2 Select to navigate to the shared location.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions to proceed to your destination.
Stopping Navigation
1 During an activity, hold MENU.
2 Select Stop Navigation.
Courses
WARNING
This feature allows users to download routes created by other users. Garmin makes no representations about
the safety, accuracy, reliability, completeness, or timeliness of routes created by third parties. Any use or
reliance on routes created by third parties is at your own risk.
You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you
can navigate the course on your device.
You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike
friendly commute to work.
You can also follow a saved course, trying to match or exceed previously set performance goals. For example,
if the original course was completed in 30 minutes, you can race against a Virtual Partner trying to complete the
course in under 30 minutes.
Navigation 115
Creating and Following a Course on Your Device
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Courses > Create New.
5 Enter a name for the course, and select .
6 Select Add Location.
7 Select an option.
8 If necessary, repeat steps 6 and 7.
9 Select Done > Do Course.
Navigation information appears.
10 Press START to begin navigation.
Creating a Round-Trip Course
The device can create a round-trip course based on a specified distance and direction of navigation.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Run or Bike.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigation > Round-Trip Course.
5 Enter the total distance for the course.
6 Select a direction heading.
The device creates up to three courses. You can press DOWN to view the courses.
7 Press START to select a course.
8 Select an option:
• To begin navigation, select Go.
• To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map, select Map.
• To view a list of turns in the course, select Turn By Turn.
• To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation Plot.
• To save the course, select Save.
• To view a list of ascents in the course, select View Climbs.
Creating a Course on Garmin Connect
Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin
Connect, page100).
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Training & Planning > Courses > Create Course.
3 Select a course type.
4 Follow the on-screen instructions.
5 Select Done.
NOTE: You can send this course to your device (Sending a Course to Your Device, page117).
116 Navigation
Sending a Course to Your Device
You can send a course you created using the Garmin Connect app to your device (Creating a Course on Garmin
Connect, page116).
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select .
2 Select Training & Planning > Courses.
3 Select a course.
4 Select .
5 Select your compatible device.
6 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Viewing or Editing Course Details
You can view or edit course details before you navigate a course.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Hold MENU.
4 Select Navigate > Courses.
5 Select a course.
6 Select an option:
• To begin navigation, select Do Course.
• To create a custom pace band, select PacePro.
• To create or view an analysis of your effort for the course, select Power Guide.
• To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map, select Map.
• To begin the course in reverse, select Do Course in Reverse.
• To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation Plot.
• To change the course name, select Name.
• To edit the course path, select Edit.
• To view a list of ascents in the course, select View Climbs.
• To delete the course, select Delete.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new
location.
NOTE: You may need to add the Project Wpt. app to the activities and apps list.
1 From the watch face, press START.
2 Select Project Wpt..
3 Press UP or DOWN to set the heading.
4 Press START.
5 Press DOWN to select a unit of measure.
6 Press UP to enter the distance.
7 Press START to save.
The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.
Navigation Settings
You can customize the map features and appearance when navigating to a destination.
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Customizing Navigation Data Screens
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Navigation > Data Screens.
3 Select an option:
• Select Map > Status to turn on or off the map.
• Select Map > Data Field to turn on or off a data field that shows routing information on the map.
• Select Up Ahead to turn on or off information about upcoming course points.
• Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that displays the compass bearing or course to follow while
navigating.
• Select Elevation Plot to turn on or off the elevation plot.
• Select a screen to add, remove, or customize.
Setting Up a Heading Bug
You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data pages while navigating. The indicator points to your
target heading.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Navigation > Heading Bug.
Setting Navigation Alerts
You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Navigation > Alerts.
3 Select an option:
• To set an alert for a specified distance from your final destination, select Final Distance.
• To set an alert for the estimated time remaining until you reach your final destination, select Final ETE.
• To set an alert when you stray from the course, select Off Course.
• To enable turn-by-turn navigation prompts, select Turn Prompts.
4 If necessary, select Status to turn on the alert.
5 If necessary, enter a distance or time value, and select .
Power Manager Settings
Hold MENU, and select Power Manager.
Battery Saver: Allows you to customize system settings to extend battery life in watch mode (Customizing the
Battery Saver Feature, page119).
Power Modes: Allows you to customize system settings, activity settings, and GPS settings to extend battery
life during an activity (Customizing Power Modes, page119).
Battery Percentage: Displays remaining battery life as a percentage.
Battery Estimates: Displays remaining battery life as an estimated number of days or hours.
118 Power Manager Settings
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature
The battery saver feature allows you to quickly adjust system settings to extend battery life in watch mode.
You can turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu (Controls, page72).
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Power Manager > Battery Saver.
3 Select Status to turn on the battery saver feature.
4 Select Edit, and select an option:
• Select Watch Face to enable a low-power watch face that updates once per minute.
• Select Music to disable listening to music from your watch.
• Select Phone to disconnect your paired phone.
• Select Wi-Fi to disconnect from a Wi‑Fi network.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all product models.
• Select Wrist Heart Rate to turn off the wrist heart rate monitor.
• Select Pulse Oximeter to turn off the pulse oximeter sensor.
• Select Backlight to disable the automatic backlight.
The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each setting change.
5 Select Low Battery Alert to receive an alert when the battery power is low.
Changing the Power Mode
You can change the power mode to extend battery life during an activity.
1 During an activity, hold MENU.
2 Select Power Mode.
3 Select an option.
The watch displays the hours of battery life available with the selected power mode.
Customizing Power Modes
Your device comes preloaded with several power modes, allowing you to quickly adjust system settings, activity
settings, and GPS settings to extend battery life during an activity. You can customize existing power modes
and create new custom power modes.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Power Manager > Power Modes.
3 Select an option:
• Select a power mode to customize.
• Select Add New to create a custom power mode.
4 If necessary, enter a custom name.
5 Select an option to customize specific power mode settings.
For example, you can change the GPS setting or disconnect your paired phone.
The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each setting change.
6 If necessary, select Done to save and use the custom power mode.
Restoring a Power Mode
You can reset a preloaded power mode to the factory default settings.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Power Manager > Power Modes.
3 Select a preloaded power mode.
4 Select Restore > Yes.
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System Settings
Hold MENU, and select System.
Language: Sets the language displayed on the watch.
Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page120).
Display: Adjusts the screen settings (Changing the Screen Settings, page121).
Touch: Allows you to enable or disable the touchscreen during general use, activities, or sleep.
Satellites: Sets the default satellite system to use for activities. If necessary, you can customize the satellite
setting for each activity (Satellite Settings, page39).
Sound and Vibe: Sets the watch sounds, such as button tones, alerts, and vibrations.
Sleep Mode: Allows you to set your sleep hours and sleep mode preferences (Customizing Sleep Mode,
page122).
Do Not Disturb: Allows you to enable the Do Not Disturb mode. You can edit your preferences for the screen,
notifications, alerts, and wrist gestures.
Hot Keys: Allows you to assign shortcuts to buttons (Customizing the Hot Keys, page122).
Auto Lock: Allows you to lock the buttons and touchscreen automatically to prevent accidental button presses
and touchscreen swipes. Use the During Activity option to lock the buttons and touchscreen during a timed
activity. Use the Not During Activity option to lock the buttons and touchscreen when you are not recording a
timed activity.
Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the units of measure, pace and speed shown during activities,
the start of the week, and geographical position format and datum options (Changing the Units of Measure,
page122).
Perf. Condition: Enables the performance condition feature during an activity (Performance Condition, page60).
Data Recording: Sets how the watch records activity data. The Smart recording option (default) allows for
longer activity recordings. The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings, but
may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time.
USB Mode: Sets the watch to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when connected to a
computer.
Back Up & Restore: Allows you to enable automatic backups of watch data and settings and back up your data
now. You can restore data from a previous backup using the Garmin Connect app.
Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings, page129).
Software Update: Allows you to install downloaded software updates, enable automatic updates, or manually
check for updates (Product Updates, page127). You can select What's New to view a list of new features
from the last software update you installed.
About: Displays device, software, license, and regulatory information.
Time Settings
Hold MENU, and select System > Time.
Time Format: Sets the watch to show time in a 12-hour, 24-hour, or military format.
Date Format: Sets the display order for the day, month, and year for dates.
Set Time: Sets the time zone for the watch. The Auto option sets the time zone automatically based on your
GPS position.
Time: Allows you to adjust the time if the Set Time option is set to Manual.
Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and sunset alerts that sound a specific number of
minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs (Setting Time Alerts, page121).
Time Sync: Allows you to manually sync the time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight
saving time (Syncing the Time, page121).
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Setting Time Alerts
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Time > Alerts.
3 Select an option:
• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunset occurs, select Til
Sunset > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.
• To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise occurs, select Til
Sunrise > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time.
• To set an alert to sound every hour, select Hourly > On.
Syncing the Time
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or open the Garmin Connect app on your paired phone,
the device automatically detects your time zones and the current time of day. You can also manually sync the
time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Time > Time Sync.
3 Wait while the device connects to your paired phone or locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite Signals,
page130).
TIP: You can press DOWN to switch the source.
Changing the Screen Settings
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Display.
3 Select Large Fonts to increase the size of the text on the screen.
4 Select an option:
• Select During Activity.
• Select General Use.
• Select During Sleep.
5 Select an option:
• Select Auto Backlight to allow the watch to automatically adjust the backlight brightness based on the
ambient light.
NOTE: This feature is only available for the fēnix 7 Pro Edition Series watch.
• Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the screen.
• Select Keys & Touch to turn on the screen for button presses and screen taps.
• Select Alerts to turn on the screen for alerts.
• Select Wrist Gesture to turn on the screen by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.
• Select Timeout to set the length of time before the screen turns off.
System Settings 121
Customizing Sleep Mode
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Sleep Mode.
3 Select an option:
• Select Schedule, select a day, and enter your normal sleep hours.
• Select Watch Face to use the sleep watch face.
• Select Backlight to configure the screen settings.
• Select Nap Alarm to set nap alarms to play as a tone, vibration, or both.
• Select Touch to turn the touchscreen on or off.
• Select Do Not Disturb to enable or disable do not disturb mode.
• Select Battery Saver to enable or disable battery saver mode (Customizing the Battery Saver Feature,
page119).
Customizing the Hot Keys
You can customize the hold function of individual buttons and combinations of buttons.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Hot Keys.
3 Select a button or combination of buttons to customize.
4 Select a function.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, and more.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Format > Units.
3 Select a measurement type.
4 Select a unit of measure.
Viewing Device Information
You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license
agreement.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > About.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information
The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label may provide regulatory information, such as
identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings, as well as applicable product and
licensing information.
1 Hold MENU.
2 From the system menu, select About.
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Device Information
Charging the Watch
WARNING
This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product
box for product warnings and other important information.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or
connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions (Device Care, page125).
1 Plug the cable ( end) into the charging port on your watch.
2 Plug the other end of the cable into a USB charging port.
The watch displays the current battery charge level.
Solar Charging
NOTE: This feature is not available on all models.
The solar charging capability of the watch allows you to charge your watch while you use it.
Tips for Solar Charging
To maximize the battery life of your watch, follow these tips.
• When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering the face with your sleeve.
• Regular outdoor use in sunny conditions can extend your battery life.
NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheating and stops charging automatically if the internal
temperature exceeds the solar charging temperature threshold (Specifications, page124).
NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to an external power source or when the battery is
full.
Device Information 123
Specifications
Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery
Water rating 10ATM
1
Operating and storage
temperature range
From -20º to 45ºC (from -4º to 113ºF)
USB charging tempera
ture range
From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Solar charging temper
ature range
From -20° to 80°C (from -4° to 176°F)
European Union (EU)
wireless frequencies
(power)
fēnix 7S Standard Edition: 2.4 GHz @ 17.3 dBm maximum; fēnix 7S Pro Edition: 2.4
GHz @ 17.3 dBm maximum; fēnix 7 Standard Edition: 2.4 GHz @ 17.8 dBm maximum;
fēnix 7 Pro Edition: 2.4 GHz @ 16.9 dBm maximum; fēnix 7X Standard Edition: 2.4
GHz @ 19.3 dBm maximum; fēnix 7X Pro Edition: 2.4 GHz @ 19.4 dBm maximum
EU SAR values
fēnix 7S Standard Edition: 0.32 W/kg torso, 0.32 W/kg limb; fēnix 7S Pro Edition: 0.11
W/kg torso, 0.12 W/kg limb; fēnix 7 Standard Edition: 0.30 W/kg torso, 0.30 W/kg
limb; fēnix 7 Pro Edition: 0.22 W/kg torso, 0.26 W/kg limb; fēnix 7X Standard Edition:
0.75 W/kg torso, 0.27 W/kg limb; fēnix 7X Pro Edition: <0.10 W/kg torso, 0.29 W/kg
limb
Battery Information
The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your watch, such as wrist-based heart rate,
smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected sensors.
1
The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.
124 Device Information
Mode
fēnix 7S Standard Edition and
fēnix 7S Pro Edition Battery
Life
fēnix 7 Standard Edition and
fēnix 7 Pro Edition Battery
Life
fēnix 7X Standard Edition and
fēnix 7X Pro Edition Battery
Life
Smartwatch
mode
Up to 11 days typical use
Up to 14 days with solar
2
Up to 18 days typical use
Up to 22 days with solar
2
Up to 28 days typical use
Up to 37 days with solar
2
Battery saver
watch mode
Up to 38 days typical use
Up to 87 days with solar
2
Up to 57 days typical use
Up to 173 days with solar
2
Up to 90 days typical use
Over 1 yr. with solar
2
GPS only mode
Up to 37 hr. typical use
Up to 46 hr. with solar
3
Up to 57 hr. typical use
Up to 73 hr. with solar
3
Up to 89 hr. typical use
Up to 122 hr. with solar
3
All satellite
systems mode
Up to 26 hr. typical use
Up to 30 hr. with solar
3
Up to 40 hr. typical use
Up to 48 hr. with solar
3
Up to 63 hr. typical use
Up to 77 hr. with solar
3
All satellite
systems plus
multi-band
mode
Up to 15 hr. typical use
Up to 16 hr. with solar
3
Up to 23 hr. typical use
Up to 26 hr. with solar
3
Up to 36 hr. typical use
Up to 41 hr. with solar
3
All satellite
systems with
music mode
Up to 7 hr. typical use Up to 10 hr. typical use Up to 16 hr. typical use
Max. battery
GPS mode
Up to 90 hr. typical use
Up to 162 hr. with solar
3
Up to 136 hr. typical use
Up to 289 hr. with solar
3
Up to 213 hr. typical use
Up to 578 hr. with solar
3
Expedition GPS
mode
Up to 26 days typical use
Up to 43 days with solar
2
Up to 40 days typical use
Up to 74 days with solar
2
Up to 62 days typical use
Up to 139 days with solar
2
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics,
alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case.
Avoid pressing the buttons under water.
Keep the leather band clean and dry. Avoid swimming or showering with the leather band. Exposure to water or
sweat can damage or discolor the leather band. Use silicone bands as an alternative.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause
permanent damage.
2
All-day wear with 3 hr./day outside in 50,000 lux conditions
3
With use in 50,000 lux conditions
Device Information 125
Cleaning the Watch
CAUTION
Some users may experience skin irritation after prolonged use of the watch, especially if the user has sensitive
skin or allergies. If you notice any skin irritation, remove the watch and give your skin time to heal. To help
prevent skin irritation, ensure the watch is clean and dry, and do not overtighten the watch on your wrist.
NOTICE
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a
charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.
TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare.
1 Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth.
2 Allow the watch to dry completely.
Cleaning the Leather Bands
1 Wipe the leather bands with a dry cloth.
2 Use a leather conditioner to clean the leather bands.
Changing the QuickFit
®
Bands
1 Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band from the watch.
2 Align the new band with the watch.
3 Press the band into place.
NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin.
4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.
Metal Watch Band Adjustment
If your watch includes a metal watch band, you should take your watch to a jeweler or other professional to
adjust the length of the metal band.
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me, Windows NT
®
, and Mac
®
OS 10.3 and earlier.
126 Device Information
Deleting Files
NOTICE
If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your device memory contains important system files
that should not be deleted.
1 Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3 Select a file.
4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: Mac operating systems provide limited support for MTP file transfer mode. You must open the
Garmin drive on a Windows operating system. You should use the Garmin Express application to remove
music files from your device.
Troubleshooting
Product Updates
Your device automatically checks for updates when connected to Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi. You can manually check
for updates from the system settings (System Settings, page120). On your computer, install Garmin Express
(www.garmin.com/express). On your phone, install the Garmin Connect app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices:
• Software updates
• Map updates
• Course updates
• Data uploads to Garmin Connect
• Product registration
Getting More Information
You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website.
• Go to support.garmin.com for additional manuals, articles, and software updates.
• Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and
replacement parts.
• Go to www.garmin.com/ataccuracy for information about feature accuracy.
This is not a medical device.
My device is in the wrong language
You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the
device.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and press START.
3 Press START.
4 Select your language.
Is my phone compatible with my watch?
The fēnix watch is compatible with phones using Bluetooth technology.
Go to garmin.com/ble for Bluetooth compatibility information.
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My phone will not connect to the watch
If your phone will not connect to the watch, you can try these tips.
• Turn off your phone and your watch, and turn them back on again.
• Enable Bluetooth technology on your phone.
• Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version.
• Remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the
pairing process.
• If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app on the phone you intend to stop
using.
• Bring your phone within 10m (33ft.) of the watch.
• On your phone, open the Garmin Connect app, and select > Garmin Devices > Add Device to enter pairing
mode.
• From the watch face, hold MENU, and select Connectivity > Phone > Pair Phone.
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?
The watch is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin
watch, you must pair the watch and sensor. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor
automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Add New.
3 Select an option:
• Select Search All Sensors.
• Select your sensor type.
You can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page33).
My headphones will not connect to the watch
If your Bluetooth headphones were previously connected to your phone, they may connect to your phone
automatically instead of connecting to your watch. You can try these tips.
• Turn off Bluetooth technology on your phone.
Refer to the owner's manual for your phone for more information.
• Stay 10m (33ft.) away from your phone while connecting your headphones to your watch.
• Pair your headphones with your watch (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page96).
My music cuts out or my headphones won't stay connected
When using a fēnix watch connected to Bluetooth headphones, the signal is strongest when there is a direct line
of sight between the watch and the antenna on the headphones.
• If the signal passes through your body, you may experience signal loss or your headphones may become
disconnected.
• If you wear your fēnix watch on your left wrist, you should make sure the headphone's Bluetooth antenna is
on your left ear.
• Since headphones vary by model, you can try wearing the watch on your other wrist.
• If you are using metal or leather watch bands, you can switch to silicone watch bands to improve signal
strength.
Restarting Your Watch
1 Hold LIGHT until the watch turns off.
2 Hold LIGHT to turn on the watch.
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Resetting All Default Settings
Before you reset all default settings, you should sync the watch with the Garmin Connect app to upload your
activity data.
You can reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Reset.
3 Select an option:
• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and
activity history, select Reset Default Settings.
• To delete all activities from the history, select Delete All Activities.
• To reset all distance and time totals, select Reset Totals.
• To delete all downloaded golf course files and reset the last played golf course list, select Reset Golf
Courses.
• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and
activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.
NOTE: If you have set up a GarminPay wallet, this option deletes the wallet from your watch. If you have
music stored on your watch, this option deletes your stored music.
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life
To extend the life of the battery, you can try these tips.
• Change the power mode during an activity (Changing the Power Mode, page119).
• Turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu (Controls, page72).
• Reduce the screen timeout (Changing the Screen Settings, page121).
• Reduce the screen brightness (Changing the Screen Settings, page121).
• Use UltraTrac satellite mode for your activity (Satellite Settings, page39).
• Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features (Controls, page72).
• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use the Resume Later option (Stopping an Activity,
page6).
• Use a watch face that is not updated every second.
For example, use a watch face without a second hand (Customizing the Watch Face, page51).
• Limit the phone notifications the watch displays (Managing Notifications, page98).
• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired devices (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data, page79).
• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings, page79).
NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned.
• Turn on manual pulse oximeter readings (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page81).
How can I undo a lap button press?
During an activity, you might accidently press the lap button. In most cases, appears on the screen, and you
will have a few seconds to discard the most recent lap or sport change. The lap undo feature is available for
activities that support manual laps, manual sport changes, and automatic sport changes. The lap undo feature
is not available for activities that trigger automatic laps, runs, rests, or pauses, such as gym activities, pool
swimming, and workouts.
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Acquiring Satellite Signals
The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals. The time and date are set automatically
based on the GPS position.
TIP: For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS.
1 Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2 Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception
• Frequently sync the watch to your Garmin account:
◦ Connect your watch to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone.
◦ Connect your watch to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to
quickly locate satellite signals.
• Take your watch outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
The heart rate on my watch is not accurate
For more information on your heart rate sensor, go to garmin.com/heartrate.
The activity temperature reading is not accurate
Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the internal temperature sensor. To get the most
accurate temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.
You can also use an optional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature
readings while wearing the watch.
Exiting Demo Mode
Demo mode shows a preview of features on your watch.
1 Press LIGHT eight times.
2 Select .
Activity Tracking
For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
My step count does not seem accurate
If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these tips.
• Wear the watch on your non-dominant wrist.
• Carry the watch in your pocket when pushing a stroller or lawn mower.
• Carry the watch in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only.
NOTE: The watch may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping
your hands, as steps.
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The step counts on my watch and my Garmin Connect account don't match
The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you sync your watch.
1 Select an option:
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Express application (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,
page101).
• Sync your step count with the Garmin Connect app (Using the Garmin Connect App, page101).
2 Wait while your data syncs.
Syncing can take several minutes.
NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or
update your step count.
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate
Your watch uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is
equal to 3m (10ft.).
• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing stairs.
• In windy environments, cover the watch with your sleeve or jacket as strong gusts can cause erratic readings.
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Appendix
Data Fields
NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth
accessories to display data. Some data fields appear in more than one category on the watch.
TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the watch settings in the Garmin Connect app.
Cadence Fields
Name Description
Average Cadence Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity.
Average Cadence Running. The average cadence for the current activity.
Cadence
Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm. Your device must be connected to a
cadence accessory for this data to appear.
Cadence Running. The steps per minute (right and left).
Lap Cadence Cycling. The average cadence for the current lap.
Lap Cadence Running. The average cadence for the current lap.
Last Lap Cadence Cycling. The average cadence for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Cadence Running. The average cadence for the last completed lap.
Charts
Name Description
Barometer Chart A chart showing the barometric pressure over time.
Elevation Chart A chart showing the elevation over time.
Heart Rate Chart A chart showing your heart rate throughout the activity.
Pace Chart A chart showing your pace throughout the activity.
Power Chart A chart showing your power throughout the activity.
Speed Chart A chart showing your speed throughout the activity.
Compass Fields
Name Description
Compass Heading The direction you are moving based on the compass.
GPS Heading The direction you are moving based on GPS.
Heading The direction you are moving.
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Distance Fields
Name Description
Distance The distance traveled for the current track or activity.
Interval Distance The distance traveled for the current interval.
Lap Distance The distance traveled for the current lap.
Last Lap Distance The distance traveled for the last completed lap.
Elevation Fields
Name Description
Average Ascent The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset.
Average Descent The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset.
Elevation The altitude of your current location above or below sea level.
Glide Ratio The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance.
GPS Elevation The altitude of your current location using GPS.
Grade
The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance). For example, if for every 3m
(10ft.) you climb you travel 60m (200ft.), the grade is 5%.
Lap Ascent The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap.
Lap Descent The vertical distance of descent for the current lap.
Last Lap Ascent The vertical distance of ascent for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Descent The vertical distance of descent for the last completed lap.
Maximum Ascent The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset.
Maximum Descent
The maximum rate of descent in meters per minute or feet per minute since the last
reset.
Maximum Elevation The highest elevation reached since the last reset.
Minimum Elevation The lowest elevation reached since the last reset.
Total Ascent The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset.
Total Descent The total elevation distance descended since the last reset.
Floors Fields
Name Description
Floors Climbed The total number of floors climbed up for the day.
Floors Descended The total number of floors climbed down for the day.
Floors per Minute The number of floors climbed up per minute.
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Gears
Name Description
Di2 Battery The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor.
eBike Battery The remaining battery power of an ebike.
eBike Range The estimated remaining distance the ebike can provide assistance.
Front The front bike gear from a gear position sensor.
Gear Battery The battery status of a gear position sensor.
Gear Combo The current gear combination from a gear position sensor.
Gears The front and rear bike gears from a gear position sensor.
Gear Ratio The number of teeth on the front and rear bike gears, as detected by a gear position sensor.
Rear The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor.
Graphical
Name Description
Cadence Gauge Running. A color gauge showing your current cadence range.
Compass Gauge The direction you are moving based on the compass.
GCT Balance Gauge
A color gauge showing the left/right balance of ground contact time while
running.
Ground Contact Time Gauge
A color gauge showing the amount of time in each step that you spend on the
ground while running, measured in milliseconds.
Heart Rate Gauge A color gauge showing your current heart rate zone.
Heart Rate Zones Ratio A color gauge showing the ratio of time spent in each heart rate zone.
PacePro Gauge Running. Your current split pace and your target split pace.
Power Gauge A color gauge showing your current power zone.
Stamina Gauge (Dist.) A gauge showing your current stamina distance remaining.
Stamina Gauge (Time) A gauge showing your current stamina time remaining.
Total Ascent/Descent
Gauge
The total elevation distances ascended and descended during the activity or
since the last reset.
Training Effect Gauge The impact of the current activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness levels.
Vertical Oscillation Gauge A color gauge showing the amount of bounce while you are running.
Vertical Ratio Gauge A color gauge showing the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length.
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Heart Rate Fields
Name Description
% Heart Rate Reserve
The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart
rate).
Aerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level.
Anaerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level.
Average % Heart Rate
Reserve
The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus
resting heart rate) for the current activity.
Average Heart Rate The average heart rate for the current activity.
Average Heart Rate %Max. The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity.
Heart Rate
Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your device must have wrist-based
heart rate or be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
Heart Rate %Max. The percentage of maximum heart rate.
Heart Rate Zone
The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on
your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age).
Interval Average %HRR
The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus
resting heart rate) for the current swim interval.
Interval Average %Max. The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current swim interval.
Interval Average Heart Rate The average heart rate for the current swim interval.
Interval Maximum %HRR
The maximum percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus
resting heart rate) for the current swim interval.
Interval Maximum %Max. The maximum percentage of maximum heart rate for the current swim interval.
Interval Maximum Heart
Rate
The maximum heart rate for the current swim interval.
Lap % Heart Rate Reserve
The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus
resting heart rate) for the current lap.
Lap Heart Rate The average heart rate for the current lap.
Lap Heart Rate %Max. The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap.
Last Lap %HRR
The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus
resting heart rate) for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Heart Rate The average heart rate for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Heart Rate %Max. The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the last completed lap.
Time in Zone The time elapsed in each heart rate zone.
Lengths Fields
Name Description
Interval Lengths The number of pool lengths completed during the current interval.
Lengths The number of pool lengths completed during the current activity.
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Muscle Oxygen Fields
Name Description
Muscle O2 Saturation % The estimated muscle oxygen saturation percentage for the current activity.
Total Hemoglobin The estimated total hemoglobin concentration in the muscle.
Navigation Fields
Name Description
Bearing
The direction from your current location to a destination. You must be navigating for this
data to appear.
Course
The direction from your starting location to a destination. Course can be viewed as a
planned or set route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Destination Location The position of your final destination.
Destination
Waypoint
The last point on the route to the destination. You must be navigating for this data to
appear.
Distance Remaining
The remaining distance to the final destination. You must be navigating for this data to
appear.
Distance To Next
The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route. You must be navigating for
this data to appear.
Estimated Total
Distance
The estimated distance from the start to the final destination. You must be navigating
for this data to appear.
ETA
The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the
local time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
ETA at Next
The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted
to the local time of the waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
ETE
The estimated time remaining until you reach the final destination. You must be navi
gating for this data to appear.
Glide Ratio to Desti
nation
The glide ratio required to descend from your current position to the destination
elevation. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Lat/Lon
The current position in latitude and longitude regardless of the selected position format
setting.
Location The current position using the selected position format setting.
Next Fork The distance to the next fork on a trail.
Next Waypoint The next point on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Off Course
The distance to the left or right by which you have strayed from the original path of
travel. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Time to Next
The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route. You must
be navigating for this data to appear.
Velocity Made Good
The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route. You must be navi
gating for this data to appear.
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Name Description
Vertical Dist. to
Dest.
The elevation distance between your current position and the final destination. You
must be navigating for this data to appear.
Vertical Speed to
Target
The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for
this data to appear.
Other Fields
Name Description
Active Calories The calories burned during the activity.
Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated environmental pressure.
Barometric Pressure The current calibrated environmental pressure.
Battery Hours The number of hours remaining before the battery power is depleted.
Battery Percentage The percentage of the battery power remaining.
COG
The actual direction of travel, regardless of the course steered and temporary varia
tions in heading.
Distance to Start Line
The remaining distance to the race starting line. You must be navigating for this data
to appear.
Flow
The measurement of how consistently you maintain speed and smoothness through
turns in the current activity.
GPS The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
Grit
The measurement of difficulty for the current activity based on elevation, gradient,
and rapid changes in direction.
Lap Flow The overall flow score for the current lap.
Lap Grit The overall grit score for the current lap.
Laps The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Last Round Reps The number of repetitions in the last round of the activity.
Lift The amount of lift time during a sailing activity.
Load
The training load for the current activity. Training load is the amount of excess post-
exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), which indicates the strenuousness of your
workout.
Performance Condition The performance condition score is a real-time assessment of your ability to perform.
Reps During a gym activity, the number of repetitions in a workout set.
Respiration Rate Your respiration rate in breaths per minute (brpm).
Rounds The number of exercise groups performed in an activity, such as jump rope.
Runs The number of runs for the activity.
Steps The number of steps taken during the current activity.
Stress Your current stress level.
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Name Description
Sunrise The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Sunset The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Tack Assist A gauge to help you determine if your boat is being lifted or headed.
Time of Day
The time of day based on your current location and time settings (format, time zone,
daylight saving time).
Time of Day (Seconds) The time of day including seconds.
Total Calories The amount of total calories burned for the day.
Pace Fields
Name Description
500m Pace The current rowing pace per 500 meters.
Average 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500meters for the current activity.
Average Pace The average pace for the current activity.
Grade Adjusted Pace The average pace adjusted by the steepness of the terrain.
Interval Pace The average pace for the current interval.
Lap 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500meters for the current lap.
Lap Pace The average pace for the current lap.
Last Lap 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500meters for the last lap.
Last Lap Pace The average pace for the last completed lap.
Last Length Pace The average pace for your last completed pool length.
Pace The current pace.
PacePro Fields
Name Description
Next Split Distance Running. The total distance of the next split.
Next Split Target Pace Running. The target pace for the next split.
Split Distance Running. The total distance of the current split.
Split Distance Remaining Running. The remaining distance of the current split.
Split Pace Running. The pace for the current split.
Split Target Pace Running. The target pace for the current split.
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Power Fields
Name Description
% Functional Threshold
Power
The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power.
3s Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
3s Power The 3-second moving average of power output.
10s Balance The 10-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
10s Power The 10-second moving average of power output.
30s Balance The 30-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
30s Power The 30-second moving average of power output.
Average Balance The average left/right power balance for the current activity.
Average Left Power Phase The average power phase angle for the left leg for the current activity.
Average Power The average power output for the current activity.
Average Right Power Phase The average power phase angle for the right leg for the current activity.
Avg. Left Peak Power Phase The average power phase peak angle for the left leg for the current activity.
Avg. Platform Center Offset The average platform center offset for the current activity.
Avg. Right Peak Power
Phase
The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current activity.
Balance The current left/right power balance.
Intensity Factor The Intensity Factor
™
for the current activity.
Lap Balance The average left/right power balance for the current lap.
Lap Left Peak Power Phase The average power phase peak angle for the left leg for the current lap.
Lap Left Power Phase The average power phase angle for the left leg for the current lap.
Lap Normalized Power The average Normalized Power
™
for the current lap.
Lap Platform Center Offset The average platform center offset for the current lap.
Lap Power The average power output for the current lap.
Lap Right Peak Power
Phase
The average power phase peak angle for the right leg for the current lap.
Lap Right Power Phase The average power phase angle for the right leg for the current lap.
Last Lap Max. Power The top power output for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Normalized Power The average Normalized Power for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Power The average power output for the last completed lap.
Left Peak Power Phase
The current power phase peak angle for the left leg. Power phase peak is the
angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.
Left Power Phase
The current power phase angle for the left leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke
region where positive power is produced.
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Name Description
Maximum Lap Power The top power output for the current lap.
Maximum Power The top power output for the current activity.
Normalized Power The Normalized Power for the current activity.
Pedal Smoothness
The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals
throughout each pedal stroke.
Platform Center Offset
The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the location on the pedal
platform where force is applied.
Power
The current power output in watts. For skiing activities, your device must be
connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.
Power to Weight The current power measured in watts per kilogram.
Power Zone The current range of power output based on your FTP or custom settings.
Right Peak Power Phase
The current power phase peak angle for the right leg. Power phase peak is the
angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.
Right Power Phase
The current power phase angle for the right leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke
region where positive power is produced.
Time in Zone The time elapsed in each power zone.
Time Seated The time spent seated while pedaling for the current activity.
Time Seated Lap The time spent seated while pedaling for the current lap.
Time Standing The time spent standing while pedaling for the current activity.
Time Standing Lap The time spent standing while pedaling for the current lap.
Training Stress Score The Training Stress Score
™
for the current activity.
Torque Efficiency The measurement of how efficiently a rider is pedaling.
Work The accumulated work performed (power output) in kilojoules.
Rest Fields
Name Description
Repeat On The timer for the last interval plus the current rest (pool swimming).
Rest Timer The timer for the current rest (pool swimming).
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Run Dynamics
Name Description
Average GCT Balance The average ground contact time balance for the current session.
Average Ground Contact
Time
The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity.
Average Stride Length The average stride length for the current session.
Average Vertical Oscilla
tion
The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current activity.
Average Vertical Ratio The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length for the current session.
GCT Balance The left/right balance of ground contact time while running.
Ground Contact Time
The amount of time in each step that you spend on the ground while running,
measured in milliseconds. Ground contact time is not calculated while walking.
Lap GCT Balance The average ground contact time balance for the current lap.
Lap Ground Contact Time The average amount of ground contact time for the current lap.
Lap Stride Length The average stride length for the current lap.
Lap Vertical Oscillation The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current lap.
Lap Vertical Ratio The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length for the current lap.
Stride Length The length of your stride from one footfall to the next, measured in meters.
Vertical Oscillation
The amount of bounce while you are running. The vertical motion of your torso,
measured in centimeters for each step.
Vertical Ratio The ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length.
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Speed Fields
Name Description
Average Moving Speed The average speed when moving for the current activity.
Average Overall Speed The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds.
Average Speed The average speed for the current activity.
Avg. SOG
The average speed of travel for the current activity, regardless of the course steered
and temporary variations in heading.
Lap SOG
The average speed of travel for the current lap, regardless of the course steered and
temporary variations in heading.
Lap Speed The average speed for the current lap.
Last Lap SOG
The average speed of travel for the last completed lap, regardless of the course
steered and temporary variations in heading.
Last Lap Speed The average speed for the last completed lap.
Maximum SOG
The maximum speed of travel for the current activity, regardless of the course steered
and temporary variations in heading.
Maximum Speed The top speed for the current activity.
Speed The current rate of travel.
Speed Over Ground
The actual speed of travel, regardless of the course steered and temporary variations
in heading.
Vertical Speed The rate of ascent or descent over time.
Stamina Fields
Name Description
Stamina The current remaining stamina.
Distance Remaining The current stamina distance remaining at the current effort.
Stamina Potential The remaining potential stamina.
Time Remaining The current stamina time remaining at the current effort.
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Stroke Fields
Name Description
Average Distance Per Stroke Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity.
Average Distance Per Stroke
Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current
activity.
Average Stroke Rate
Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the
current activity.
Average Strokes Per Length The average number of strokes per pool length during the current activity.
Distance Per Stroke Paddle sports. The distance traveled per stroke.
Interval Stroke Rate The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current interval.
Interval Strokes Per Length The average number of strokes per pool length during the current interval.
Interval Stroke Type The current stroke type for the interval.
Lap Distance Per Stroke Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current lap.
Lap Distance Per Stroke Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current lap.
Lap Stroke Rate
Swimming. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current
lap.
Lap Stroke Rate
Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the
current lap.
Lap Strokes Swimming. The total number of strokes for the current lap.
Lap Strokes Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current lap.
Last Lap Distance Per Stroke
Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the last completed
lap.
Last Lap Distance Per Stroke
Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the last
completed lap.
Last Lap Stroke Rate
Swimming. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the last
completed lap.
Last Lap Stroke Rate
Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the last
completed lap.
Last Lap Strokes Swimming. The total number of strokes for the last completed lap.
Last Lap Strokes Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the last completed lap.
Last Length Stroke Rate
The average number strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed pool
length.
Last Length Strokes The total number of strokes for the last completed pool length.
Last Length Stroke Type The stroke type used during the last completed pool length.
Stroke Rate Swimming. The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Stroke Rate Paddle sports. The number of strokes per minute (spm).
Strokes Swimming. The total number of strokes for the current activity.
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Name Description
Strokes Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current activity.
Swolf Fields
Name Description
Average Swolf
The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for
one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page8). In open
water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score.
Interval Swolf The average swolf score for the current interval.
Lap Swolf The swolf score for the current lap.
Last Lap Swolf The swolf score for the last completed lap.
Last Length Swolf The swolf score for the last completed pool length.
Temperature Fields
Name Description
24-Hour Maximum
The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24hours from a compatible temperature
sensor.
24-Hour Minimum
The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24hours from a compatible temperature
sensor.
Temperature
The temperature of the air. Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor. You
can pair a tempe sensor with your device to provide a consistent source of accurate
temperature data.
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Timer Fields
Name Description
Active Time The total time of active movement for the current activity.
Average Lap Time The average lap time for the current activity.
Elapsed Time
The total time recorded. For example, if you start the activity timer and run for 10
minutes, then stop the timer for 5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes,
your elapsed time is 35 minutes.
Interval Time The stopwatch time for the current interval.
Lap Time The stopwatch time for the current lap.
Last Lap Time The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.
Moving Time The total time moving for the current activity.
Multisport Time The total time for all sports in a multisport activity, including transitions.
Overall Ahead/Behind The overall time ahead or behind of the target pace or speed.
Race Timer The time elapsed in the current sail race.
Set Timer During a strength training activity, the amount of time spent in the current workout set.
Stopped Time The total time stopped for the current activity.
Swim Time The swimming time for the current activity, not including rest time.
Timer The current time of the activity timer.
Workout Fields
Name Description
Repetition The number of repetitions remaining for the workout.
Step Distance The current distance traveled during the workout step.
Step Pace The current pace during the workout step.
Step Speed The current speed during the workout step.
Step Time The time elapsed for the workout step.
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Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data
The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical
oscillation, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, or vertical ratio as the primary metric. The color
gauge shows you how your running dynamics data compare to those of other runners. The color zones are
based on percentiles.
Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels. The data values in the red or orange zones are
typical for less experienced or slower runners. The data values in the green, blue, or purple zones are typical
for more experienced or faster runners. More experienced runners tend to exhibit shorter ground contact times,
lower vertical oscillation, lower vertical ratio, and higher cadence than less experienced runners. However, taller
runners typically have slightly slower cadences, longer strides, and slightly higher vertical oscillation. Vertical
ratio is your vertical oscillation divided by stride length. It is not correlated with height.
Go to garmin.com/runningdynamics for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and
interpretations of running dynamics data, you can search reputable running publications and websites.
Color Zone Percentile in Zone Cadence Range Ground Contact Time Range
Purple
>95 >183spm <218ms
Blue
70–95 174–183spm 218–248ms
Green
30–69 164–173spm 249–277ms
Orange
5–29 153–163spm 278–308ms
Red
<5 <153spm >308ms
Ground Contact Time Balance Data
Ground contact time balance measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total
ground contact time. For example, 51.3% with an arrow pointing left indicates the runner is spending more time
on the ground when on the left foot. If your data screen displays both numbers, for example 48–52, 48% is the
left foot and 52% is the right foot.
Color Zone
Red Orange Green Orange Red
Symmetry Poor Fair Good Fair Poor
Percent of Other Runners 5% 25% 40% 25% 5%
Ground Contact Time Balance >52.2%L 50.8–52.2%L 50.7%L–50.7%R 50.8–52.2%R >52.2%R
While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and
greater imbalances with certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate
further from 50–50 when running up or down hills. Most running coaches agree that a symmetrical running
form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides.
You can watch the gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account
after your run. As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative
measurement to help you learn about your running form.
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Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data
The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and
whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Fit or HRM-Pro series accessories) or at the waist (Running
Dynamics Pod accessory).
Color Zone
Percentile in
Zone
Vertical Oscillation
Range at Chest
Vertical Oscillation
Range at Waist
Vertical Ratio at
Chest
Vertical Ratio at
Waist
Purple
>95 <6.4cm <6.8cm <6.1% <6.5%
Blue
70–95 6.4–8.1cm 6.8–8.9cm 6.1–7.4% 6.5–8.3%
Green
30–69 8.2–9.7cm 9.0–10.9cm 7.5–8.6% 8.4–10.0%
Orange
5–29 9.8–11.5cm 11.0–13.0cm 8.7–10.1% 10.1–11.9%
Red
<5 >11.5cm >13.0cm >10.1% >11.9%
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and sex.
Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1
Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7
Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3
Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4
Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4
Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79
Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7
Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9
Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1
Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9
Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Appendix 147
FTP Ratings
These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by sex.
Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)
Superior 5.05 and greater
Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04
Good From 2.79 to 3.92
Fair From 2.23 to 2.78
Untrained Less than 2.23
Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)
Superior 4.30 and greater
Excellent From 3.33 to 4.29
Good From 2.36 to 3.32
Fair From 1.90 to 2.35
Untrained Less than 1.90
FTP ratings are based on research by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan, PhD, Training and Racing with a Power
Meter (Boulder, CO: VeloPress, 2010).
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Endurance Score Ratings
These tables include classifications for endurance score estimates by age and sex.
Males Recreational Intermediate Trained Well Trained Expert Superior Elite
18-20 Less than 4999 5000-5699 5700-6299 6300-6999 7000-7599 7600-8299
8300 and
greater
21-39 Less than 5099 5100-5799 5800-6599 6600-7299 7300-8099 8100-8799
8800 and
greater
40-44 Less than 5099 5100-5799 5800-6499 6500-7199 7200-7899 7900-8599
8600 and
greater
45-49 Less than 4999 5000-5699 5700-6399 6400-6999 7000-7699 7700-8399
8400 and
greater
50-54 Less than 4899 4900-5499 5500-6099 6100-6799 6800-7399 7400-7999
8000 and
greater
55-59 Less than 4599 4600-5099 5100-5699 5700-6199 6200-6799 6800-7299
7300 and
greater
60-64 Less than 4299 4300-4799 4800-5299 5300-5699 5700-6199 6200-6699
6700 and
greater
65-69 Less than 4099 4100-4499 4500-4899 4900-5399 5400-5799 5800-6199
6200 and
greater
70-74 Less than 3799 3800-4199 4200-4599 4600-4899 4900-5299 5300-5699
5700 and
greater
75-80 Less than 3599 3600-3899 3900-4299 4300-4599 4600-4999 5000-5299
5300 and
greater
80 and
older
Less than 3299 3300-3599 3600-3999 4000-4299 4300-4699 4700-4999
5000 and
greater
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Females Recreational Intermediate Trained Well Trained Expert Superior Elite
18-20 Less than 4599 4600-5099 5100-5499 5500-5999 6000-6399 6400-6899
6900 and
greater
21-39 Less than 4699 4700-5199 5200-5699 5700-6299 6300-6799 6800-7299
7300 and
greater
40-44 Less than 4699 4700-5199 5200-5699 5700-6199 6200-6699 6700-7199
7200 and
greater
45-49 Less than 4599 4600-5099 5100-5599 5600-6099 6100-6599 6600-7099
7100 and
greater
50-54 Less than 4499 4500-4999 5000-5399 5400-5899 5900-6299 6300-6799
6800 and
greater
55-59 Less than 4299 4300-4699 4700-5099 5100-5599 5600-5099 6000-6399
6400 and
greater
60-64 Less than 4099 4100-4499 4500-4899 4900-5299 5300-5699 5700-6099
6100 and
greater
65-69 Less than 3799 3800-4199 4200-4599 4600-4899 4900-5299 5300-5699
5700 and
greater
70-74 Less than 3699 3700-4099 4100-4399 4400-4799 4800-5099 5100-5499
5500 and
greater
75-80 Less than 3499 3500-3799 3800-4199 4200-4499 4500-4899 4900-5199
5200 and
greater
80 and
older
Less than 3199 3200-3499 3500-3799 3800-4099 4100-4399 4400-4699
4700 and
greater
These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics.
Wheel Size and Circumference
Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel
circumference in the speed sensor settings.
The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. You can measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of
the calculators available on the internet.
Symbol Definitions
These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.
WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the
EU directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). It is intended to deter the
improper disposal of this product and to promote reuse and recycling.
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