Garmin FENIX 6X User manual

FĒNIX 6
SERIES
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
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Introduction ������������������������������������������������� 1
Getting Started............................................................1
Buttons...................................................................1
Using the Watch.....................................................1
Customizing the Watch...........................................2
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch................2
Charging the Device ...................................................2
Product Updates .........................................................2
Setting Up Garmin Express.....................................2
Solar Charging ��������������������������������������������� 2
Solar Watch Face........................................................2
Viewing the Solar Widget.......................................3
Tips for Solar Charging ..............................................3
Activities and Apps �������������������������������������� 3
Starting an Activity.....................................................3
Tips for Recording Activities..................................3
Changing the Power Mode......................................3
Stopping an Activity...................................................3
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity.....................4
Creating a Custom Activity.........................................4
Indoor Activities.........................................................4
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance..........................4
Recording a Strength Training Activity...................4
Outdoor Activities ......................................................5
Viewing Your Ski Runs..........................................5
Using the Metronome .............................................5
Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity.............5
Jumpmaster ............................................................5
Multisport...................................................................5
Triathlon Training ..................................................6
Creating a Multisport Activity ................................6
Swimming..................................................................6
Swim Terminology.................................................6
Stroke Types...........................................................6
Tips for Swimming Activities.................................6
Resting During Pool Swimming..............................6
Training with the Drill Log.....................................6
Golfing.......................................................................7
Playing Golf ...........................................................7
Hole Information....................................................7
Measuring Distance with Button Targeting .............7
Changing Holes......................................................7
Moving the Flag..................................................... 7
Viewing Measured Shots........................................ 7
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances .................... 8
Keeping Score........................................................ 8
About Stableford Scoring....................................... 8
Recording Statistics................................................ 8
TruSwing............................................................... 9
Using the Golf Odometer ....................................... 9
Viewing PlaysLike Distance................................... 9
Viewing the Direction to the Pin............................. 9
Starting an Expedition................................................ 9
Changing the Track Point Recording Interval.......... 9
Recording a Track Point Manually.......................... 9
Viewing Track Points............................................. 9
Connected Features ������������������������������������� 9
Entering Text with Instant Keyboard........................10
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications..............................10
Viewing Notifications ..........................................10
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call.......................10
Replying to a Text Message..................................10
Managing Notifications........................................11
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection .11
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection
Alerts.......................................................................11
Locating a Lost Mobile Device.................................11
Garmin Connect.......................................................11
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect
App......................................................................11
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express12
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 12
Garmin Golf App .................................................12
Garmin Explore........................................................12
Safety and Tracking Features �������������������� 12
Adding Emergency Contacts ....................................12
Adding Contacts.......................................................13
Turning Incident Detection On and Off ....................13
Requesting Assistance..............................................13
Starting a GroupTrack Session .................................13
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions...............................13
GroupTrack Settings.............................................13
Wi-Fi
®
Connected Features ������������������������ 13
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network................................14
Connect IQ Features ���������������������������������� 14

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Downloading Connect IQ Features ...........................14
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your
Computer..................................................................14
Garmin Pay ������������������������������������������������ 14
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet .........................14
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch..................14
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet ...............14
Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards ...........................15
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode.......................15
Music �������������������������������������������������������� 15
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider........................15
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party
Provider................................................................15
Downloading Audio Content from Spotify®.................. 15
Changing the Music Provider................................15
Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider ...........16
Downloading Personal Audio Content ......................16
Listening to Music....................................................16
Music Playback Controls ..........................................16
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones ...........................16
Changing the Audio Mode........................................16
Heart Rate Features ����������������������������������� 16
Wrist-based Heart Rate.............................................16
Wearing the Device ..............................................16
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data............................17
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget ............................17
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices .17
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert...................17
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor
........................................................................... 17
Running Dynamics ...................................................18
Training with Running Dynamics .........................18
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data...........18
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data.............19
Performance Measurements......................................19
Turning Off Performance Notifications.................20
Detecting Performance Measurements
Automatically.......................................................20
Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements
.............................................................................20
About VO2 Max. Estimates ..................................20
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling.......20
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times ....................21
About Training Effect...........................................21
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level .................21
Performance Condition..........................................22
Lactate Threshold..................................................22
Getting Your FTP Estimate ...................................22
Training Status..........................................................23
Training Status Levels...........................................23
Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation..........24
Training Load .......................................................24
Training Load Focus .............................................24
Recovery Time......................................................25
Body Battery.............................................................25
Viewing the Body Battery Widget.........................25
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data....................25
Pulse Oximeter ������������������������������������������ 25
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings..............................26
Turning On All-Day Acclimation Mode ....................26
Turning On Manual Acclimation Mode.....................26
Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking...............26
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data.........................26
Training ����������������������������������������������������� 26
Setting Up Your User Profile.....................................26
Fitness Goals.........................................................26
About Heart Rate Zones ........................................27
Setting Your Power Zones.....................................27
Activity Tracking......................................................28
Auto Goal .............................................................28
Using the Move Alert............................................28
Sleep Tracking......................................................28
Intensity Minutes...................................................28
Garmin Move IQ.......................................................29
Activity Tracking Settings.....................................29
Workouts ..................................................................29
Following a Workout From Garmin Connect .........29
Starting a Workout................................................29
About the Training Calendar .................................29
Starting Today’s Workout .....................................29
Interval Workouts .....................................................30
Creating an Interval Workout ................................30
Starting an Interval Workout .................................30
Stopping an Interval Workout................................30
Segments ..................................................................30
Strava™ Segments ................................................30
Viewing Segment Details ......................................30
Racing a Segment..................................................30

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Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically...31
Using Virtual Partner................................................31
Setting a Training Target ..........................................31
Cancelling a Training Target.................................31
Racing a Previous Activity....................................31
Personal Records ......................................................31
Viewing Your Personal Records ...........................31
Restoring a Personal Record .................................31
Clearing a Personal Record...................................32
Clearing All Personal Records ..............................32
Clocks ������������������������������������������������������� 32
Setting an Alarm.......................................................32
Deleting an Alarm ................................................32
Starting the Countdown Timer..................................32
Saving a Quick Timer...........................................32
Deleting a Timer...................................................32
Using the Stopwatch.................................................32
Adding Alternate Time Zones...................................33
Navigation ������������������������������������������������� 33
Saving Your Location...............................................33
Editing Your Saved Locations...............................33
Projecting a Waypoint ..............................................33
Navigating to a Destination.......................................33
Navigating to a Point of Interest................................33
Points of Interest...................................................33
Creating and Following a Course on Your Device
............................................................................... 34
Creating a Round-Trip Course ..................................34
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard
Location ...................................................................34
Navigating with Sight ‘N Go ....................................34
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an
Activity ....................................................................34
Viewing Route Directions.....................................34
Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved
Activity ....................................................................35
Stopping Navigation.................................................35
Map......................................................................35
Viewing the Map..................................................35
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map
........................................................................... 35
Navigating with the Around Me Feature ...............35
Changing the Map Theme.....................................36
Compass...................................................................36
Setting the Compass Heading................................36
Altimeter and Barometer ...........................................36
History ������������������������������������������������������ 36
Using History............................................................36
Multisport History.................................................36
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone........36
Viewing Data Totals..................................................36
Using the Odometer ..................................................36
Deleting History........................................................37
Customizing Your Device ��������������������������� 37
Activities and App Settings .......................................37
Customizing the Data Screens ...............................38
Adding a Map to an Activity .................................38
Alerts....................................................................38
Activity Map Settings............................................39
Routing Settings....................................................39
Auto Lap...............................................................39
Customizing the Lap Alert Message ......................39
Enabling Auto Pause.............................................39
Enabling Auto Climb.............................................40
3D Speed and Distance..........................................40
Turning On and Off the Lap Key...........................40
Using Auto Scroll..................................................40
Changing the GPS Setting .....................................40
Power Save Timeout Settings ................................41
Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List
............................................................................... 41
Widgets.....................................................................41
Customizing the Widget Loop...............................42
inReach Remote....................................................42
VIRB Remote .......................................................42
Using the Stress Level Widget...............................43
Customizing the My Day Widget...........................43
Customizing the Controls Menu ................................43
Watch Face Settings..................................................43
Customizing the Watch Face.................................43
Sensors Settings ........................................................43
Compass Settings..................................................43
Altimeter Settings .................................................44
Barometer Settings................................................44
Xero Location Settings..........................................44
Map Settings.............................................................44
Map Themes .........................................................45
Marine Map Settings .............................................45
Showing and Hiding Map Data..............................45

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Navigation Settings...................................................45
Customizing Map Features ...................................45
Setting Up a Heading Bug.....................................45
Setting Navigation Alerts......................................45
Power Manager Settings ...........................................46
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature .................46
Customizing Power Modes ...................................46
System Settings ........................................................46
Time Settings .......................................................46
Syncing the Time..................................................47
Changing the Backlight Settings ...........................47
Customizing the Hot Keys ....................................47
Changing the Units of Measure.............................47
Viewing Device Information.....................................47
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance
Information...........................................................47
Wireless Sensors ��������������������������������������� 47
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors..................................47
Extended Display Mode............................................48
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor
............................................................................... 48
Training with Power Meters......................................48
Using Electronic Shifters ..........................................48
Situational Awareness...............................................48
Foot Pod...................................................................48
Improving Foot Pod Calibration............................48
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually.....................48
Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance....................48
tempe™....................................................................49
Club Sensors.............................................................49
Device Information ������������������������������������ 49
Specifications ...........................................................49
Battery Information ..............................................49
Data Management.....................................................49
Deleting Files .......................................................49
Device Maintenance ���������������������������������� 50
Device Care..............................................................50
Cleaning the Device..............................................50
Cleaning the Leather Bands ..................................50
Changing the QuickFit® Bands..................................50
Metal Watch Band Adjustment .................................50
Troubleshooting ���������������������������������������� 50
My device is in the wrong language..........................50
Is my smartphone compatible with my device?..........50
My phone will not connect to the device...................50
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? .51My
headphones will not connect to the device................51
My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay
connected.................................................................51
Restarting Your Device............................................51
Resetting All Default Settings ..................................51
Acquiring Satellite Signals .......................................51
Improving GPS Satellite Reception......................51
The temperature reading is not accurate....................51
Maximizing the Battery Life.....................................52
Activity Tracking.....................................................52
My daily step count does not appear.....................52
My step count does not seem accurate..................52
The step counts on my device and my Garmin
Connect account don’t match................................52
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate
............................................................................52
Getting More Information ........................................52
Appendix ��������������������������������������������������� 53
Data Fields...............................................................53
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings.....................................58
FTP Ratings.............................................................58
Wheel Size and Circumference.................................58
Symbol Definitions ..................................................59

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 thebasic features.
1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Buttons, page 1).
2Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the
initial setup.
During the initial setup, you can pair your
smartphone with your watch to receive notifications,
set up your Garmin Pay wallet, and more (Pairing Your
Smartphone with Your Watch, page 2).
3 Charge the device completely (Charging the Device,
page 2).
4 Start an activity (Starting an Activity, page 3).
Buttons
LIGHT
•Press to turn the backlight on and off.
•Press to turn the device on.
•Hold to view the controls menu.
UP·MENU
•Press to scroll through the widget loop and
menus.
•Hold to view the menu.
DOWN
•Press to scroll through the widget loop and
menus.
•Hold to view the music controls from any
screen.
•Press to view the activity list and start or stopan
activity.
•Press to choose an option in a menu.
BACK·LAP
•Press to return to the previous screen.
•Press to record a lap, rest, or transition during a
multisport activity.
•Hold to view the watch face from any screen.
Using the Watch
Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
The controls menu provides quick access to frequently
used functions, such as opening the Garmin Pay wallet,
turning on do not disturb mode,and turning the watch
off.
From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll
through the widget loop.
Your watch comes preloaded with widgets that
provideat-a- glance information. More widgetsare
available when you pair your watch with a
smartphone.
From the watch face, press to start an activity
or open an app (Activities and Apps, page 3).
Hold MENU to customize the watch face, adjust
settings, and pair wireless sensors.
Viewing the Controls Menu
The controls menu contains options, such as turningon do
not disturb mode, locking the keys, and turningthe device
off. You can also open the Garmin Pay wallet.
NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the
controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 43).
1From any screen, hold LIGHT.
2Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.
Viewing Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and
more are available when you pair your device witha
smartphone.
Press UP or DOWN.
The device scrolls through the widget loop and
displays summary data for each widget.
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2
3
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Press to view widget details.
TIP: You can press DOWN to view additional screens
for a widget, or press to view additionaloptions and
functions for a widget.
From any screen, hold BACK to return to the watch
face.
If you are recording an activity, press BACK to
return to the activity data pages.
Customizing the Watch
From the watch face, hold MENU to change the
watch face.
From the widget screens, hold MENU to customizethe
widget options.
From the controls menu, hold MENU to add,
remove, and reorder the controls.
From any screen, hold MENU to change additional
settings.
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch
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 yoursmartphone.
1From the app store on your smartphone, install andopen
the Garmin Connect app.
2Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your
watch.
3Press LIGHT to turn on the watch.
The first time you turn on the watch, it is in pairing
mode.
TIP: You can hold LIGHT, and select to manually
enter pairing mode.
4Select an option to add your watch to your Garmin
Connect account:
•If this is the first time you are pairing a devicewith
the Garmin Connect app, follow the on- screen
instructions.
•If you already paired another device with the
Garmin Connect app, from the or menu,
select Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow
the on-screen instructions.
Charging the Device
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 importantinformation.
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 in the appendix.
1Plug the small end of the USB cable into the
charging port on your device.
2Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB
charging port.
3Charge the device completely.
Product Updates
On your computer, install Garmin Express (Garmin.com.
sg/express). On your smartphone, 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
Setting Up Garmin Express
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
2 Go to Garmin.com.sg/express.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Solar Charging
The fe nix 6X Pro Solar watch has a transparent solar
charging lens that charges your watch while you use it.
Solar Watch Face
The watch face displays a graph of the intensity of solar
input for the last 6 hours 1 . You can customizethe
appearance of the watch face by holding MENU, and
selecting the layout, colors, and additional data.
2 Solar Charging

Activities and Apps
3
Viewing the Solar Widget
1From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scrollto
the solar widget.
2Press to view a graph of the intensity of solar
input for the last 6 hours.
Tips for Solar Charging
The fe nix 6X Pro Solar watch has a transparent solar
charging lens that charges your watch while you useit. To
maximize the battery life of your watch, follow these tips.
When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering
the face with your sleeve.
When you are not wearing the watch, point the face
toward a source of bright light, such as fluorescentlight
or sunlight.
The watch will charge faster when exposed to
sunlight, because the solar charging lens is
optimized for the spectrum of sunlight.
For maximum battery performance, charge the
watch in bright sunlight.
NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheatingand
stops charging automatically if the internal temperature
exceeds the solar charging temperature threshold
(Specifications, page 49).
NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when
connected to an external battery source or whenthe
battery is full.
Activities and Apps
Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and
fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device
displays and records sensor data. You can saveactivities and
share them with the Garmin Connect community.
You can also add Connect IQ activities and apps toyour
device using the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features,
page 14).
For more information about activity tracking and fitness
metric accuracy, go to Garmin.com.sg/legal/ atdisclaimer.
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically(if
required).
1From the watch face, press .
2If this is the first time you have started an activity,
select the checkbox next to each activity to add toyour
favorites, and select Done.
3Select an option:
•Select an activity from your favorites.
•Select , and select an activity from the
extended activity list.
4If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an
area with a clear view of the sky, and wait untilthe
device is ready.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,
acquires GPS signals (if required), andconnects to
your wireless sensors (if required).
5Press to start the activity timer.
The device records activity data only while the
activity timer is running.
Tips for Recording Activities
Charge the device before starting an activity
(Charging the Device, page 2).
Press LAP to record laps.
Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
Changing the Power Mode
You can change the power mode to extend battery life
during an activity.
1During an activity, hold MENU.
2Select Power Mode �
3Select an option.
The watch displays the hours of battery life gainedwith
the selected power mode.
Stopping an Activity
1Press .
2Select an option:
•To resume your activity, select Resume.
•To save the activity and return to watch mode,
select Save > Done.
•To suspend your activity and resume it at a latertime,
select Resume Later.
•To mark a lap, select Lap.
•To navigate back to the starting point of your activity
along the path you traveled, select Backto Start >
TracBack.

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Activities and Apps
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 discard the activity and return to watch
mode, select Discard > Yes.
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves
it automatically after 30 minutes.
Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity
The list of your favorite activities appears when you press
from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
activities you use most frequently. The first time you press
to start an activity, the device prompts you to select your
favorite activities. You canadd or remove favorite activities
at any time.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Activities & Apps.
Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with
a white background. Other activities appear in the
extended list with a black background.
3Select 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.
Creating a Custom Activity
1From the watch face, press .
2Select Add.
3Select an option:
•Select Copy Activity to create your custom
activity starting from one of your saved
activities.
•Select Other to create a new custom activity.
4If necessary, select an activity type.
5Select a name or enter a custom name.
Duplicate activity names include a number, for
example: Bike(2).
6Select 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.
7Select Yes to add the activity to your list of
favorites.
Indoor Activities
The fe nix device can be used for training indoors, such as
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
turned off for indoor activities.
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed,
distance, and cadence are calculated using the
accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-
calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance,
and cadence data improves after a few outdoor runs or
walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces
accuracy. You can use an optional foot pod to recordpace,
distance, and cadence.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distanceare
not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends
speed and distance data to the device (such as a speed or
cadence sensor).
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs,
you can calibrate the treadmill distance after yourun at least
1.5 km (1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills,
you can manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each
treadmill or after each run.
1Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity,
page 3), and run at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the
treadmill.
2After you complete your run, select .
3Select 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.
4Check the treadmill display for the distance
traveled, and enter the distance on your device.
Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity.
A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1From the watch face, press .
2Select Strength.
The first time you record a strength training activity,
you must select which wrist your watch ison.
3Press to start the set timer.
4Start your first set.
The device counts your reps. Your rep count
appears when you complete at least four reps.
TIP: The device 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 newone.
5Press LAP to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After
several seconds, the rest timer appears.
6If necessary, press DOWN, and edit the number of
reps.
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7When you are done resting, press LAP to start your
next set.
8Repeat for each strength training set until your
activity is complete.
9After your last set, press to stop the set timer.
10 Select Save.
Outdoor Activities
The fe nix device comes preloaded with outdoor activities,
such as running and cycling. GPS is turned on for outdoor
activities. You can add new activities based on default
activities, such as walking or rowing.You can also add
custom activities to your device (Creating a Custom
Activity, page 4).
Viewing Your Ski Runs
Your device records the details of each downhill skiingor
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 based on your
movement. The timer pauses when youstop moving
downhill and when you are on a chairlift. The timer remains
paused during the chairlift ride. Youcan start moving
downhill to restart the timer. You canview run details from
the paused screen or while the timer is running.
1Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
2Hold MENU.
3Select View Runs.
4Press 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.
Using the Metronome
The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythmto help
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower,
or more consistent cadence.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1From the watch face, press .
2Select an activity.
3Hold MENU.
4Select the activity settings.
5Select Metronome > Status > On.
6Select an option:
•Select Beats / Minute to enter a value based onthe
cadence you want to maintain.
•Select Alert Frequency to customize the
frequency of the beats.
•Select Sounds to customize the metronometone
and vibration.
7If necessary, select Preview to listen to the
metronome feature before you run.
8 Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 3).
The metronome starts automatically.
9During your run, press UP or DOWN to view the
metronome screen.
10 If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome
settings.
Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity
You can enable your fe nix device to play motivational status
announcements during a run or other activity. Audio
prompts play on your connected headphones using
Bluetooth technology, if available. Otherwise, audio
prompts play on your smartphone paired through the
Garmin Connect app. During an audio prompt, the device or
smartphone mutes the primary audio to play the
announcement.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Audio Prompts.
3Select an option:
•To hear a prompt for each lap, select Lap Alert.
NOTE: The Lap Alert audio prompt is enabled by
default.
•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 timer,
including the Auto Pause® feature, selectTimer
Events.
•To hear activity alerts play as an audio prompt,
select Activity Alerts.
•To change the language or the dialect of thevoice
prompts, select Dialect.
Jumpmaster
WARNING
The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers
only. The jumpmaster feature should not beused as a
primary skydiving altimeter. Failure to inputthe 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
device detects automatically when you have jumped tobegin
navigating toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the
barometer and electronic compass.
Multisport
Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can
take advantage of the multisportactivities, such as Triathlon
or Swimrun. During
a multisport activity, you can transition between activities
and continue to view your total time and distance. For
example, you can switch from biking to running and view
your total time and distance for
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You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the
default triathlon activity set up for a standardtriathlon.
TriathlonTraining
When you participate in a triathlon, you can use thetriathlon
activity to quickly transition to each sport segment, to time
each segment, and to save the activity.
1From the watch face, press .
2Select Triathlon.
3Press to start the activity timer.
4Press LAP at the beginning and end of each
transition.
The transition feature can be turned on or off forthe
triathlon activity settings.
5After you complete your activity, press , and
select Save.
Creating a Multisport Activity
1From the watch face, press .
2Select Add > Multisport.
3Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom
name.
Duplicate activity names include a number. For
example, Triathlon(2).
4Select two or more activities.
5Select 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.
6Select Yes to add the activity to your list of
favorites.
Swimming
NOTICE
The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba
diving with the device may damage the product and will
void the warranty.
SwimTerminology
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 device completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time forone
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.
StrokeTypes
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,
page 38).
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, page 6)
Tips for Swimming Activities
Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow theon-
screen instructions to select your pool size or enter a
custom size.
The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the
device uses this pool size. You can hold MENU,select
the activity settings, and select Pool Size to change the
size.
Press LAP to record a rest during pool swimming.
The device automatically records swim intervalsand
lengths for pool swimming.
Press LAP to record an interval during open water
swimming.
Resting During Pool Swimming
The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also
displays time and distance for the last completedinterval.
NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.
1During your swim activity, press LAP to start a rest.
The display reverses to white text on a black
background, and the rest screen appears.
2During a rest, press UP or DOWN to view other data
screens (optional).
3Press LAP, and continue swimming.
4Repeat for additional rest intervals.
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 anytype of swimming that is
not one of the four major strokes.
1During your pool swim activity, press UP or DOWN
to view the drill log screen.
2Press LAP to start the drill timer.
3After you complete a drill interval, press LAP.
The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues
to record the entire swim session.

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4Select a distance for the completed drill. Distance
increments are based on the pool size
selected for the activity profile.
5Select 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.
Golfing
NOTE: If you found a golf course with data that’s
inaccurate or outdated, please send us a report at GolfCourse
Issue Report.
Playing Golf
Before you play golf, you should charge the device
(Charging the Device, page 2).
1From the watch face, press .
2Select Golf.
3Go outside, and wait while the device locates
satellites.
4Select a course from the list of available courses.
5If necessary, set your driver distance.
6Select Yes to keep score.
7Select a tee box.
8After you complete your round, press , and select
End Round.
Hole Information
The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
automatically transitions when you move to a newhole.
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the device calculates
the distance to the front, middle, and backof the green, but
not the actual pin location.
1
Current hole number
2
Distance to the back of the green
3
Distance to the middle of the green
4
Distance to the front of the green
5
Par for the hole
6
Map of the green
7
Driver distance from the tee box
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.
1
The distance to the back of the green
2
The distance to the middle of the green or
selected pin position
3
The distance to the front of the green
4
The current hole number
5
The par for the current hole
Measuring Distance with Button Targeting
From the hole information screen, you can use the button
targeting feature to measure the distance to apoint on the
map.
1Press UP or DOWN to measure the distance to the
target.
2If necessary, select or to zoom in or out.
Changing Holes
You can change holes manually from the hole view
screen.
1While playing golf, press .
2Select Change Hole.
3Select a hole.
Moving the Flag
You can take a closer look at the green and move thepin
location.
1From the hole information screen, press .
2Select Move Flag.
3Press UP or DOWN to move the pin position.
4Press .
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.
Viewing Measured Shots
Before the device can automatically detect and
measure shots, you must enable scoring.
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 goodcontact
with the ball. Putts are not detected.

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1While playing golf, press .
2Select Measure Shot.
Your last shot distance appears.
NOTE: The distance automatically resets when youhit
the ball again, putt on the green, or move to the next
hole.
3Press DOWN to view all recorded shot distances.
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances forpar 4
and 5 holes. Custom targets also appear in thislist.
1From the hole information screen, press .
2Select Layups.
Each layup and the distance until you reach eachlayup
appear on the screen.
NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you
pass them.
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 layup and
dogleg screen (Viewing Layup andDogleg Distances, page
8).
1Stand near the target you want to save.
NOTE: You cannot save a target that is far from the
currently selected hole.
2From the hole information screen, press .
3Select Custom Targets.
4Select a target type.
Keeping Score
1From the hole information screen, press .
2Select Scorecard.
The scorecard appears when you are on the green.
3Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
4Press to select a hole.
5Press UP or DOWN to set the score.
Your total score is updated.
Updating a Score
1From the hole information screen, press .
2Select Scorecard.
3Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.
4Press to select a hole.
5Press UP or DOWN to change the score for that
hole.
Your total score is updated.
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the device uses to keepscore.
1 From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
2Select the activity settings.
3Select Scoring Method.
4Select a scoring method.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method
(Setting the Scoring Method, page 8), points are
awarded based on the number of strokes taken relativeto 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
Setting Your Handicap
1From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
2Select the activity settings.
3Select Handicap Scoring.
4Select a handicap scoring option:
•To enter the number of strokes to be subtractedfrom
your total score, select Local Handicap.
•To enter the player’s handicap index and the
course slope rating used to calculate your course
handicap, select Index/Slope.
5Set your handicap.
Enabling Statistics Tracking
The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics
tracking while playing golf.
1From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
2Select the activity settings.
3Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.
Recording Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
tracking (Enabling Statistics Tracking, page 8).
1From the scorecard, select a hole.
2Enter the number of strokes taken, and press .
3Set the number of putts taken, and press .
4If 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.

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TruSwing
The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics
recorded from your TruSwing device. Go to www.
garmin.com/golf to purchase a TruSwing device.
Using the Golf Odometer
You can use the odometer to record the time, distance,and
steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops
when you start or end a round.
1From the hole information screen, press .
2Select Odometer.
3If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer tozero.
Viewing PlaysLike Distance
The “plays like” distance feature accounts for elevation
changes on the course by showing the adjusted distance to
the green.
1From the hole information screen, press .
2Select PlaysLike.
An icon appears next to each distance.
Distance plays longer than expected due
to a change in elevation.
Distance plays as expected.
Distance plays shorter than expected due
to a change in elevation.
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides
directional assistance when you are unable to see thegreen.
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 theaccuracy
of the compass.
1From the hole information screen, press .
2Select PinPointer.
The arrow points to the pin location.
Starting an Expedition
You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery
life whilerecording a multi-day activity.
1From the watch face, press .
2Select Expedition.
3Press to start the activity timer.
The device enters low power mode and collectsGPS
track points once an hour. To maximize battery life,
the device turns off all sensors and accessories,
including the connection to your smartphone.
Changing the Track Point Recording Interval
During an expedition, GPS track points are recordedonce
an hour by default. You can change how often
GPS track points are recorded. Recording track pointsless
frequently maximizes battery life.
NOTE: To maximize battery life, GPS track points arenot
recorded after sunset. You can customize this option in the
activity settings.
1From the watch face, press .
2Select Expedition.
3Hold MENU.
4Select the activity settings.
5Select Recording Interval.
6Select an option.
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.
1During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view
the map page.
2Press .
3Select Add Point.
Viewing Track Points
1During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view
the map page.
2Press .
3Select View Points.
4Select a track point from the list.
5Select an option:
•To start navigating to the track point, select Go To �
•To view detailed information about the track
point, select Details.
Connected Features
Connected features are available for your fe nix device
when you connect the device to a compatiblesmartphone
using Bluetooth technology. Some
features require you to install the Garmin Connect appon the
connected smartphone. Go to Garmin.com.sg/
products/apps for more information. Some features are also
available when you connect your device to a wireless
network.
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and
messages on your fe nix device.
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 GarminConnect
tracking page.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your
connections using LiveTrack directly on screenand
in real time.
Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically
sends your activity to your Garmin Connect

account as soon as you finish recording the
activity.
Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features
with new watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.
Software Updates: Allows you to update your device
software.
Weather: Allows you to view current weather
conditions and weather forecasts.
Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth
compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.
Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is
paired with your fe nix device and currently within range.
Find my device: Locates your lost fe nix device that is paired
with your smarphone and currently within range.
Instant Keyboard: Allows you to quickly enter text toyour
device using your smartphone’s keyboard.
Entering Text with Instant Keyboard
Instant Keyboard allows you to quickly enter text toyour
device using Garmin Connect Mobile app.
A keyboard will appear in Garmin Connect Mobile
whenever a text field appears on your device. As youtype
on the keyboard, the characters will be entered
simultaneously to the text field on your device.
Instant Keyboard is enabled by default. To disable Instant
Keyboard, go to Settings > Instant Keyboard inGarmin
Connect Mobile.
NOTE: Garmin Connect Mobile must be open and
paired with your device when the text field appears.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the fe nix
device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your
Smartphone with Your Watch, page 2).
1Hold MENU.
2Select Phone > Smart Notifications > Status > On.
3Select During Activity.
4Select a notification preference.
5Select a sound preference.
6Select Not During Activity.
7Select a notification preference.
8Select a sound preference.
9Select Privacy.
10 Select a privacy preference.
11 Select Timeout.
12 Select the amount of time the alert for a new
notification appears on the screen.
13 Select Signature to add a signature to your text
message replies.
Viewing Notifications
1From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to viewthe
notifications widget.
2Press .
3Select a notification.
4Press DOWN for more options.
5Press BACK to return to the previous screen.
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call
When you receive a phone call on your connected
smartphone, the fe nix device displays the name or phone
number of the caller.
To accept the call, select Accept.
NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your
connected smartphone.
To decline the call, select Decline.
To decline the call and immediately send a text message
reply, select Reply, and select a messagefrom the list.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device
is connected to an Android™ smartphone.
Replying to a Text Message
NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphoneswith
Android.
When you receive a text message notification on your fe nix
device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of
messages. You can customize messagesin 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. Contactyour mobile
carrier for more information about text message charges or
limits.
1From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to viewthe
notifications widget.
2Press , and select a text message notification.
3Press DOWN.
4Select Reply.
5Select a message from the list.
Your phone sends the selected message as an
SMS text message.
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Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your fe nix device.
Select an option:
•If you are using an iPhone® device, go to the
notifications settings to select the items to show
on the device.
•If you are using an Android smartphone, from the
Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Smart
Notifications.
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone
Connection
You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection
from the controls menu.
NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu
(Customizing the Controls Menu, page 43).
1Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone
connection on your fe nix device.
Refer to the owner’s manual for your mobile deviceto
turn off Bluetooth technology on your mobile device.
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection
Alerts
You can set the fe nix device to alert you when your paired
smartphone connects and disconnects usingBluetooth
wireless technology.
NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by
default.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Phone > Alerts.
Locating a Lost Mobile Device
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile
device that is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology
and currently within range.
1Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2Select .
The fe nix device begins searching for your paired mobile
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device,
and the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the fe nix
device screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as
you move closer to your mobile device.
3Select BACK to stop searching.
Garmin Connect
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the
tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You
can record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs,
walks, rides, swims, hikes, golf
games, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when
you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin
Connect app. You can also create an accountwhen you set
up the Garmin Express application
(Garmin.com.sg/express).
Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity
to your Garmin Connect account andkeep it as long as
you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed
information about your fitness and outdoor activities,
including time, distance, heart rate, calories burned,
cadence, an overhead map view,and pace and speed
charts. You can view more detailed information about
your golf games, including scorecards, statistics, and
course information. You can also view customizable
reports.
NOTE: To view some data, you must pair an optional
wireless sensor with your device (PairingYour
Wireless Sensors, page 47).
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 post links to your
activities on your favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings: You can customize your device
and user settings on your Garmin Connectaccount.
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect
App
Before you can update your device software using the
Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect
account, and you must pair the device with a compatible
smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch, page
2).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (Manually
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 12).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect
app automatically sends the update to your device.
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express
Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and
add your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,
page 12).
1Connect the device to your computer using theUSB
cable.
When new software is available, the Garmin
Express application sends it to your device.
2After the Garmin Express application finishes
sending the update, disconnect the device fromyour
computer.
Your device installs the update.
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer
The Garmin Express application connects your deviceto
your Garmin Connect account using a computer.
You can use the Garmin Express application to upload your
activity data to your Garmin Connect account andto send
data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin
Connect website to your device. You can also install device
software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps.
1Connect the device to your computer using theUSB
cable.
2 Go to Garmin.com.sg/express.
3Download and install the Garmin Express
application.
4Open the Garmin Express application, and select
Add Device.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
1Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.
2Select .
Garmin Golf App
The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from
your compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics
and shot analyses. Golfers can compete witheach other at
different courses using the Garmin Golf app. More than
41,000 courses have leaderboards thatanyone can join. You
can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete.
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 smartphone.
Garmin Explore
The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to
plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints,routes,
and tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and
offline, allowing you to share and sync data with your
compatible Garmin device. You can use the
mobile app to download maps for offline access, andthen
navigate anywhere without using your cellular service.
You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app
store on your smartphone, or you can go to
explore.garmin.com.
Safety and Tracking Features
CAUTION
Incident detection and assistance 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 onyour behalf.
The fe nix device has safety and tracking features that must be
set up with the Garmin Connect app.
NOTICE
To use these features, you must be connected to the
Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You
can enter emergency contacts in your GarminConnect
account.
Assistance: Allows you to send an automated message
with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPSlocation to
your emergency contacts.
Incident detection: When the fe nix device detects
an incident during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity,
the device sends an automated message, LiveTrack link,
and GPS location to your emergencycontacts.
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 GarminConnect
tracking 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 deviceis
connected to an Android smartphone.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your
connections using LiveTrack directly on screenand
in real time.
Adding Emergency Contacts
Emergency contact phone numbers are used for theincident
detection and assistance features.
1From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection &
Assistance > Add Emergency Contact.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
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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, page 12).
1From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2Select Contacts.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
After you add contacts, you must sync your data to
apply the changes to your fe nix device (ManuallySyncing
Data with Garmin Connect, page 12).
Turning Incident Detection On and Off
1Hold MENU.
2Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection.
3Select an activity.
NOTE: Incident detection is available only for
outdoor walk, run, and bike activities.
When an incident is detected by your fe nix device with GPS
enabled, the Garmin Connect app can sendan automated
text message and email with your name and GPS location
to your emergency contacts.A message appears indicating
your contacts will be informed after 30 seconds have
elapsed. You can select Cancel before the countdown is
complete to cancel the message.
Requesting Assistance
Before you can request assistance, you must set up
emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 12).
1Hold the LIGHT key.
2When you feel three vibrations, release the key to
activate the assistance feature. The
countdown screen appears.
TIP: You can select Cancel before the countdownis
complete to cancel the message.
Starting a GroupTrack Session
Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must
have a Garmin Connect account, a compatible
smartphone, and the Garmin Connect app.
These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session
with fe nix devices. 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 Go outside, and turn on the fe nix device.
2 Pair your smartphone with the fe nix device (PairingYour
Smartphone with Your Watch, page 2).
3 On the fe nix device, hold MENU , and select Safety &
Tracking > GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable
viewing connections on the map screen.
4In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings
menu, select Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack >
GroupTrack.
5If you have more than one compatible device,
select a device for the GroupTrack session.
6Select Visible to > All Connections.
7Select Start LiveTrack.
8 On the fe nix device, start an activity.
9Scroll 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 otherconnections 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 fe nix device with your smartphone using
Bluetooth technology.
In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings
menu, select Connections to update the list of
connections for your GroupTrack session.
Make sure all of your connections pair to their
smartphones and start a LiveTrack session in the
Garmin Connect app.
Make sure all your connections are in range (40 kmor 25
mi.).
During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view
your connections (Adding a Map to an Activity, page 38).
GroupTrack Settings
Hold MENU, and select Safety & Tracking> GroupTrack.
Show on Map: Enables you to view connections on themap
screen during a GroupTrack session.
Activity Types: Allows you to select which activitytypes
appear on the map screen during a GroupTrack
session.
Wi-Fi® Connected Features
Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:
Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin
Connect account as soon as you finish recordingthe
activity.
Audio content: Allows you to sync audio content from
third- partyproviders.
Software updates: Your device downloads and installsthe
latest software update automatically when a Wi-Fi
connection is available.
Workouts and training plans: You can browse for and
select workouts and training plans on the Garmin
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Connect site. The next time your device has a Wi-Fi
connection, the files are wirelessly sent to your device.
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
You must connect your device to the Garmin Connectapp
on your smartphone or to the Garmin Express application
on your computer before you can connectto a Wi-Fi
network.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Wi-Fi > My Networks > Add Network.
The device displays a list of nearby Wi-Fi networks.
3Select a network.
4If necessary, enter the password for the network.
The device connects to the network, and the network is
added to the list of saved networks. Thedevice
reconnects to this network automatically when it is
within range.
Connect IQ Features
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from
Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app.You
can customize your device with watch faces, datafields,
widgets, and apps.
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearanceof the
clock.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that
present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways.
You can add Connect IQ data fields tobuilt-in features
and pages.
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including
sensor data and notifications.
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such asnew
outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Before you can download features from the Connect IQ
app, you must pair your fe nix device with your smartphone
(Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch, page 2).
1From the app store on your smartphone, install andopen
the Connect IQ app.
2If necessary, select your device.
3Select a Connect IQ feature.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your
Computer
1Connect the device to your computer using a USB
cable.
2 Go to Garmin.com.sg/products/apps, and sign in.
3Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Garmin Pay
The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watchto
pay for purchases in participating stores using credit or
debit cards from a participating financial institution.
Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet
You can add one or more participating credit or debit
cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.
com/garminpay/banks to find participating financial
institutions.
1From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2Select Garmin Pay > Get Started.
3Follow 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 store.
1Hold LIGHT.
2Select .
3Enter 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.
4If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay
wallet, select DOWN to change to another card
(optional).
5Within 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.
6If 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 ordisable heart
rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode again
before making a payment.
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet
You can add up to ten credit or debit cards to yourGarmin
Pay wallet.
1From the Garmin Connect app, select or .
2Select Garmin Pay > > Add Card.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
After the card is added, you can select the card on your
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