Garmin fenix User manual

fēnix™
Owner’s Manual
August 2012 190-01507-00_0A Printed in Taiwan

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Table of Contents
Introduction.................................................................... 1
Getting Started........................................................................... 1
Charging the Device.............................................................. 1
Keys...................................................................................... 1
Sensors...................................................................................... 1
Viewing the Sensor Data....................................................... 1
Turning On a Sensor Mode................................................... 2
Acquiring Satellites.................................................................... 2
Stopping GPS....................................................................... 2
Going for a Hike......................................................................... 2
Sending Your Hike to BaseCamp™........................................... 2
Profiles....................................................................................... 2
Changing Profiles.................................................................. 2
Creating a Custom Profile..................................................... 3
Deleting a Profile................................................................... 3
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ...................................3
Waypoints.................................................................................. 3
Creating a Waypoint.............................................................. 3
Finding a Waypoint by Name................................................ 3
Navigating to a Waypoint...................................................... 3
Editing a Waypoint................................................................ 3
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location.................. 3
Projecting a Waypoint........................................................... 3
Deleting a Waypoint.............................................................. 3
Deleting All Waypoints.......................................................... 3
Routes........................................................................................ 4
Creating a Route................................................................... 4
Editing the Name of a Route................................................. 4
Editing a Route...................................................................... 4
Viewing a Route on the Map................................................. 4
Deleting a Route................................................................... 4
Reversing a Route................................................................ 4
Tracks........................................................................................ 4
Recording a Track................................................................. 4
Saving the Current Track...................................................... 4
Viewing Details about the Track............................................ 4
Clearing the Current Track.................................................... 4
Deleting a Track.................................................................... 4
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly.................................... 4
Navigation.......................................................................4
Navigating to a Destination........................................................ 5
Navigating with Sight 'N Go....................................................... 5
Compass.................................................................................... 5
Calibrating the Compass....................................................... 5
Map............................................................................................ 5
Browsing the Map................................................................. 5
Navigating Using TracBack®..................................................... 5
Altimeter and Barometer............................................................ 5
Changing the Plot Type......................................................... 5
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter..................................... 6
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard
Location..................................................................................... 6
Geocaches...................................................................... 6
Downloading Geocaches........................................................... 6
Navigating to a Geocache.......................................................... 6
Logging the Attempt................................................................... 6
chirp........................................................................................... 6
Finding a Geocache with a chirp........................................... 6
Applications................................................................... 6
Clock.......................................................................................... 6
Setting the Alarm................................................................... 6
Starting the Countdown Timer.............................................. 6
Using the Stopwatch............................................................. 6
Adding a Custom Time Zone................................................ 6
Editing a Custom Time Zone................................................. 6
Alerts.......................................................................................... 7
Setting a Proximity Alarm...................................................... 7
Calculating the Size of an Area.................................................. 7
Viewing the Almanacs................................................................ 7
Viewing Satellite Information...................................................... 7
Simulating a Location............................................................ 7
ANT+™ Sensors............................................................. 7
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors....................................................... 7
tempe......................................................................................... 7
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor............................................. 7
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones............................................. 8
About Heart Rate Zones....................................................... 8
Fitness Goals........................................................................ 8
Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor................................... 8
Customizing Your Device..............................................8
Setup Overview.......................................................................... 8
Customizing the Main Menu...................................................... 8
Customizing the Data Pages..................................................... 8
System Settings......................................................................... 9
About UltraTrac..................................................................... 9
Compass Settings...................................................................... 9
Setting the North Reference.................................................. 9
Altimeter Settings....................................................................... 9
Setting the Device Tones........................................................... 9
Display Settings......................................................................... 9
Map Settings.............................................................................. 9
Track Settings............................................................................ 9
Time Settings............................................................................. 9
Changing the Units of Measure................................................. 9
Position Format Settings.......................................................... 10
Fitness Settings....................................................................... 10
Setting Your Fitness User Profile........................................ 10
About Lifetime Athletes....................................................... 10
Geocache Settings................................................................... 10
Device Information.......................................................10
Viewing Device Information..................................................... 10
Updating the Software............................................................. 10
Device Care............................................................................. 10
Cleaning the Device............................................................ 10
Specifications........................................................................... 10
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications........................................... 10
Battery Information................................................................... 10
Heart Rate Monitor Battery...................................................... 10
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery.......................... 10
Data Management................................................................... 11
File Types............................................................................ 11
Deleting Files...................................................................... 11
Disconnecting the USB Cable............................................. 11
Troubleshooting....................................................................... 11
Locking the Keys................................................................. 11
Resetting Your Device........................................................ 11
Resetting the Device to Factory Settings............................ 11
Clearing All Sensor Plot Data.............................................. 11
Getting More Information.................................................... 11
Appendix.......................................................................11
Registering Your Device.......................................................... 11
Software License Agreement................................................... 11
Heart Rate Zone Calculations.................................................. 12
Index..............................................................................13
Table of Contents i

Introduction
WARNING
Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program.
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.
Getting Started
When using your device the first time, you should complete
these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic
features.
1Charge the device (page 1).
2Register the device (page 11).
3Learn about the sensor data and modes (page 1).
4Acquire satellites (page 4).
5Go for a hike (page 2).
6Create a waypoint (page 3).
Charging the Device
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly dry the contacts and the
surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer.
The device is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that you
can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your
computer.
1Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a
computer USB port.
2Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.
3Align the left side of the charging cradle À with the groove on
the left side of the device.
4Align the hinged side of the charger Á with the contacts on
the back of the device.
When you connect the device to a power source, the device
turns on.
5Charge the device completely.
Keys
ÀSelect to turn the backlight on and off. Hold to turn the
device on and off.
ÁSelect to scroll through the data pages, options, and
settings.
ÂSelect to scroll through the data pages, options, and
settings.
ÃSelect to return to the previous screen. Hold to view
the status page.
ÄOrange key Select to open the menu for the current screen. Select
to choose an option and to acknowledge a message.
Hold to mark a waypoint.
Viewing the Status Page
You can quickly switch to this page to view the time of day,
battery life, and GPS status information from any other page.
Hold .
Customizing the Arrow Keys
You can customize the hold function of and . This
customization is saved with the active profile (page 2). For
example, if the marine profile is active, you can customize the
hold function to mark a man overboard (MOB) location.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > System > Hold Keys.
3Select Hold Up or Hold Down.
4Select an option.
Sensors
Viewing the Sensor Data
You can quickly access real-time data for the compass,
altimeter, barometer, and temperature sensors. This default
sensor mode is called On Demand mode in the device sensor
settings.
NOTE: These data pages automatically time out to low-power
(watch) mode.
NOTE: This data is not recorded to the device (page 4).
1From the time of day page, select or .
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2Select .
3Select .
4Select .
NOTE: Your body temperature affects the temperature
sensor. To get the most accurate temperature reading,
remove the device from your wrist and wait 20–30 minutes.
TIP: To purchase a tempe™ wireless temperature sensor, go
to www.garmin.com. When you have the tempe paired with
the fēnix (page 7), you automatically get accurate
temperature readings without having to remove the device
from your wrist.
Turning On a Sensor Mode
The default sensor mode is On Demand mode, which offers
you quick access to compass, altimeter, barometer, or
temperature data. You can also put the device in Always On
mode to display continuous sensor data. For example, you can
put the device in altimeter mode and continuously monitor
elevation data.
NOTE: If you have an optional heart rate monitor or speed and
cadence sensor paired with the device, your device can display
continuous heart rate or speed and cadence data.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Mode > Always On.
Acquiring Satellites
Before you can use the GPS navigation features, such as
recording a track, you must acquire 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. To adjust the time settings, see page 6.
For more information about GPS, go to www.garmin.com
/aboutGPS.
1Hold to turn on the device.
2Select your language (first time only).
3Select the Orange key.
4Select Start GPS.
5Wait while the device locates satellites.
Stopping GPS
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Stop GPS.
Going for a Hike
Before you go for a hike, you should charge the device
completely (page 1).
NOTE: The device turns on automatically while charging. If you
do not charge the device before going for a hike, hold to turn
on the device.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Start hiking.
5When you want to take a break or pause the device from
tracking, hold > Pause Track.
6Hold > Resume Track, and continue hiking.
7When finished, hold > Save Track to save your hiking
data.
8If necessary, select Yes to stop GPS.
Sending Your Hike to BaseCamp™
Before you can send data to BaseCamp, you must download
BaseCamp to your computer (www.garmin.com/basecamp).
You can view your hike, other tracks, and waypoints on your
computer.
1Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable
(page 1).
Your device appears as a removable drive in My Computer
on Windows® computers and as a mounted volume on
Mac® computers.
2Start BaseCamp.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Profiles
Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device
based on how you are using it. For example, the settings and
views are different when you are using the device when hiking
than when mountain biking.
When you are using a profile and you change settings such as
data fields or units of measurement, the changes are saved
automatically as part of the profile.
Changing Profiles
When you change activities, you can quickly change the setup
of the handheld to suit the activity by changing the profile.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Profiles.
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3Select a profile.
The profile you selected is now the active profile. Any changes
you make are saved to the active profile.
Creating a Custom Profile
You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular
activity or trip.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Profiles.
3Select an option:
• Select a profile.
• Select Create New, and select the new profile.
The profile you selected is now the active profile. The
previous profile was saved.
4If necessary, select Edit, and edit the name of the profile.
5Customize your settings (page 8) and data fields for the
active profile.
Any changes you make are saved to the active profile.
Deleting a Profile
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Profiles.
3Select a profile.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
Waypoints
Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device.
Creating a Waypoint
You can save your current location as a waypoint.
1Hold the Orange key.
2Select an option:
• To save the waypoint without changes, select Save.
• To make changes to the waypoint, select Edit, make
changes to the waypoint, and select Save.
Finding a Waypoint by Name
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints > Spell Search.
3Use the Orange key, , and to enter characters.
4When finished, select _ > Done.
Navigating to a Waypoint
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select the Orange key.
5Select Waypoints, and select a waypoint from the list.
6Select Go.
The device displays time to destination À, distance to
destination Á, and estimated time of arrival Â.
7Select to view the compass page.
The two pointer marks à serve as a bearing pointer. The top
orange mark Ä points in the direction you are facing.
8Align the pointer marks with the top orange mark.
9Continue to walk in that direction until you reach the
destination.
Editing a Waypoint
Before you can edit a waypoint, you must create a waypoint.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Edit.
5Select an item to edit, such as the name.
6Use the Orange key, , and to enter characters.
7When finished, select _ > Done.
Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location
You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy. When
averaging, the device takes several readings at the same
location and uses the average value to provide more accuracy.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Average.
5Move to the waypoint location.
6Select Start.
7Follow the on-screen instructions.
8When the confidence reaches 100%, select Save.
For best results, collect four to eight samples for the waypoint,
waiting at least 90 minutes between samples.
Projecting a Waypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and
bearing from a marked location to a new location.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Project.
5Follow the on-screen instructions.
The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.
Deleting a Waypoint
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Waypoints.
3Select a waypoint.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Deleting All Waypoints
1Select the Orange key.
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2Select Setup > Reset > Waypoints > Yes.
Routes
A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you
to your final destination.
Creating a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes > Create New.
3Select First Point.
4Select a category.
5Select the first point on the route.
6Select Next Point.
7Repeat steps 4–6 until the route is complete.
8Select Done to save the route.
Editing the Name of a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Rename.
5Use the Orange key, , and to enter characters.
6When finished, select _ > Done.
Editing a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Edit.
5Select a point.
6Select an option:
• To view the point on the map, select Details.
• To change the order of the point on the route, select
Move Up or Move Down.
• To insert an additional point on the route, select Insert.
The additional point is inserted before to point you are
editing.
• To remove the point from the route, select Remove.
Viewing a Route on the Map
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select View Map.
Deleting a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Reversing a Route
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Routes.
3Select a route.
4Select Reverse.
Tracks
A track is a recording of your path. The track log contains
information about points along the recorded path, including
time, location, and elevation for each point.
Recording a Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Walk around to record a track.
Your distance and time appear.
5Select to view the loop of data pages including compass
data, altimeter data, ascent and speed, the map, and the
time of day page.
You can customize the data pages (page 8).
6Hold .
7Select an option:
• Select Pause Track to pause tracking.
• Select Save Track to save your track.
• Select Clear Track to erase the track without saving.
• Select Stop GPS to turn off GPS without deleting your
track.
Saving the Current Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks > Current.
3Select an option:
• To save the entire track, select Save.
• To save part of the track, select Save Part, and select the
part to save.
Viewing Details about the Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks.
3Select a track.
4Select View Map.
The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags.
5Select > Details.
6Use and to view information about the track.
Clearing the Current Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks > Current > Clear.
Deleting a Track
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks.
3Select a track.
4Select Delete > Yes.
Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly
Before you can share data wirelessly, you must be within 10
feet (3 m) of a compatible Garmin® device.
Your device can send or receive data when connected to
another compatible device. You can share waypoints,
geocaches, routes, and tracks wirelessly.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Share Data > Unit to Unit.
3Select Send or Receive.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
Navigation
You can navigate to a route, track, waypoint, geocache, or any
saved location in the device. You can use the map or the
compass to navigate to your destination.
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Navigating to a Destination
You can navigate to a destination using the compass or map
(page 5).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Wait while the device locates satellites.
4Select the Orange key.
5Select an option:
• Select Waypoints.
• Select Tracks.
• Select Routes.
• Select GPS Tools > Coordinates.
• Select GPS Tools > POIs.
• Select GPS Tools > Geocaches.
6Select a destination.
7Select Go.
The device displays time to destination À, distance to
destination Á, and estimated time of arrival Â.
8Select to view the compass page.
The two pointer marks à serve as a bearing pointer. The top
orange mark Ä points in the direction you are facing.
9Align the pointer marks with the top orange mark.
10Continue to walk in that direction until you reach the
destination.
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.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select GPS Tools > Sight 'N Go.
3Point the orange marks on the bezel at an object.
4Select the Orange key.
5Select an option:
• Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object.
• Select Project (page 3).
6Navigate using the compass (page 5) or map (page 5).
Compass
The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.
• Compass navigation (page 3)
• Compass settings (page 9)
Calibrating the Compass
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 device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
device 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.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Compass > Calibrate > Start.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Map
represents your location on the map. As you travel, the icon
moves and leaves a track log (trail). Waypoint names and
symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a
destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.
• Map navigation (page 5)
• Map settings (page 9)
Browsing the Map
1While navigating, select to view the map.
2Select the Orange key.
3Select one or more options:
• Select Pan, and select , , , and to view different
areas.
• Select Zoom, and select and to zoom in and out of
the map.
NOTE: To exit or change the browsing mode of the map,
select the Orange key, and select an option.
Navigating Using TracBack®
While navigating, you can navigate back to the beginning of
your track. This can be helpful when finding your way back to
camp or the trail head.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Tracks > Current > TracBack.
Your current location À, track to follow Á, and end point Â
appear on the map.
Altimeter and Barometer
The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer.
•On Demand sensor data (page 1)
•Always On sensor data (page 2)
• Altimeter settings (page 9)
Changing the Plot Type
You can change the way the device plots barometer and
elevation data.
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1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter.
3Select Baro. Plot or Elev. Plot.
4Select an option.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
device uses automatic calibration by default. You can manually
calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct
elevation or the correct barometric pressure.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter > Calibrate.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man
Overboard Location
You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and
automatically start navigation back to it. You can customize the
hold function of the or key to access the MOB function
quickly (page 1).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select GPS Tools > MOB > Start.
The map page opens showing the route to the MOB location.
3Navigate using the compass (page 5) or map (page 5).
Geocaches
A geocache is like a hidden treasure. Geocaching is when you
hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online
by those hiding the geocache.
Downloading Geocaches
1Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
2Go to www.opencaching.com.
3If necessary, create an account.
4Sign in.
5Follow the onscreen instructions to find and download
geocaches to your device.
Navigating to a Geocache
Navigating to a geocache is like navigating to any other
location.
• Go to the navigation section (page 5) for more information.
• Go to the profiles section (page 3) to create a profile for
geocaching.
• Go to the geocache settings (page 10) to customize your
device settings.
• Go to the data pages section (page 8) to customize your
data fields.
Logging the Attempt
After you have attempted to find a geocache, you can log your
results.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select GPS Tools > Geocaches > Log Attempt.
3Select Found, Did Not Find, or Unattempted.
4Select an option:
• To begin navigation to a geocache nearest you, select
Find Next.
• To end the logging, select Done.
chirp
A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left
in a geocache. You can use your fēnix to find a chirp in a
geocache. For more information about the chirp, see the chirp
Owner's Manual at www.garmin.com.
Finding a Geocache with a chirp
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Geocaches > chirp > On.
3Hold .
4Select Start GPS.
5Wait while the device locates satellites.
6Select the Orange key.
7Select GPS Tools > Geocaches.
8Select a geocache, and select chirp to show chirp details
while you are navigating.
9Select Go, and navigate to the geocache (page 3).
When you are within 32.9 ft. (10 m) of the geocache that
contains a chirp, a message appears.
Applications
Clock
Setting the Alarm
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Clock > Alarm Clock > Add Alarm.
3Use the Orange key, , and to set the time.
4Select Tone, Vibration, or Tone & Vib..
5Select Once, Daily, or Weekdays.
Starting the Countdown Timer
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Clock > Timer.
3Use the Orange key, , and to set the time.
4If necessary, select Tone, and select a type of notification.
5Select Start.
Using the Stopwatch
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Clock > Stopwatch.
3Select Start.
Adding a Custom Time Zone
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Clock > Alt. Zones > Add Zone.
3Select a time zone.
The custom time zone page is added to the quick page loop
(page 1).
Editing a Custom Time Zone
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Clock > Alt. Zones.
3Select a time zone.
4Select an option:
• To change the time zone, select Edit Zone.
• To customize the name of the time zone, select Edit
Label.
• To delete the time zone from the quick page loop, select
Delete > Yes.
6 Geocaches

Alerts
You can set the device to alert you in many different situations
where your awareness of the surrounding conditions or other
data is important. There are three types of alerts: event alerts,
range alerts, and recurring alerts.
Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a
specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert
you when you reach a specified elevation.
Range alert: A range alert notifies you any time the device is
above or below a specified range of values. For example,
you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is
below 60 bpm (beats per minute) and over 210 bpm.
Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you every time the
device records a specified value or interval. For example,
you can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.
Alert Name Alert Type Description
Proximity Recurring See page 7.
Distance Event,
recurring
You can set an interval or a custom
distance from your final destination.
Time Event,
recurring
You can set an interval or a custom time
from your estimated time of arrival.
Elevation Event, range,
recurring
You can set minimum and maximum
elevation values. You can also set the
device to alert you when you ascend or
descend a specified amount.
Nav. Arrival Event You can set alerts for reaching waypoints
and the final destination of a track or
route.
Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace
values.
Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum
heart rate values or select zone changes
(page 8).
Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum
cadence values.
Battery Event You can set a low battery power alert.
Setting a Proximity Alarm
Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified
range of a particular location.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Alerts > Proximity > Create New.
3Select a location.
4Enter a radius.
5Select Done.
Calculating the Size of an Area
Before you can calculate the size of an area, you must acquire
satellites (page 2).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select GPS Tools > Area Calc..
3Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate.
4When you are finished, select the Orange key to calculate
the area.
5Select an option:
• Select Save Track, enter a name, and select Done.
• Select Change Units to convert the area to a different
unit.
• Select to exit without saving.
Viewing the Almanacs
You can view almanac information for the sun and moon, and
hunting and fishing.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select an option:
• To view the sunrise, sunset, moonrise, and moonset
information, select GPS Tools > Sun & Moon.
• To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing,
select GPS Tools > Hunt & Fish.
3If necessary, select or to view a different day.
Viewing Satellite Information
The satellite page shows your current location, GPS accuracy,
satellite locations, and signal strength.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Start GPS.
3Select the Orange key.
4Select GPS Tools > Satellite.
5Select to view additional information.
Simulating a Location
When you are planning routes or activities in a different area,
you can turn off GPS and simulate a different location.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > System > GPS Mode > Demo Mode.
3Select a location.
4Select Go > Move to Location.
ANT+™ Sensors
The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+
accessories.
• Heart rate monitor (page 7)
• GSC™ 10 speed and cadence sensor (page 8)
• tempe wireless temperature sensor (page 7)
For information about compatibility and purchasing additional
sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.
Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors
Before you can pair, you must put on the heart rate monitor or
install the sensor.
Pairing is the connecting of ANT+ wireless sensors, for
example, connecting a heart rate monitor with your Garmin
device.
1Bring the device with range (3 m) of the sensor.
NOTE: Stay 10 m away from other ANT+ sensors while
pairing.
2Select the Orange key.
3Select Setup > ANT Sensor.
4Select your sensor.
5Select New Search.
When the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor
status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data
appears in the data page loop or a custom data field.
tempe
The tempe is a wireless temperature sensor. You can attach the
sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient
air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of accurate
temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your device
(page 7) to display temperature data from the tempe.
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this
task.
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You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin,
just below your breastplate. It should be snug enough to stay in
place during your activity.
1Snap the heart rate monitor module À onto the strap.
2Wet both electrodes Á on the back of the strap to create a
strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.
3Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap
hook  to the loop.
The Garmin logo should be right-side up.
4Bring the device within range (3 m) of the heart rate monitor.
TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you
may have to tighten the strap on your chest or warm up for
5–10 minutes.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is on standby and
ready to send data.
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones
The device uses your fitness user profile (page 10)
information to determine your heart rate zones. You can
manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness
goals (page 8).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Fitness > HR Zones.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
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.
• Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from
overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table
(page 12) 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.
Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor
You can use the GSC 10 to send biking data to your device.
• Pair the sensor with your fēnix (page 7).
• Create a custom profile for biking (page 3).
• Update your fitness user profile information (page 10).
Customizing Your Device
Setup Overview
The Setup menu contains numerous ways to customize your
device. Garmin recommends that you take the time to
familiarize yourself with the settings for each feature. If you take
the time to customize your settings before your activity, you will
spend less time adjusting the watch during your activity. To
open the Setup menu, select the Orange key, and select
Setup.
NOTE: Any changes you make are saved to the active profile
(page 2).
Setup Item Available Settings and Information
System You can customize GPS settings, arrow keys, and the
device language (page 9).
Data Pages You can customize data pages and data fields
(page 8).
Sensors You can customize the compass (page 9) and
altimeter (page 9) settings.
ANT Sensor You can set up wireless accessories such as the heart
rate monitor or tempe (page 7).
Tones You can customize the tones and vibrations (page 9).
Display You can adjust the backlight and screen contrast
(page 9).
Reset You can clear the trip data, sensor plots (page 11),
waypoints, or track log, or you can reset all of your
settings (page 11).
Map You can customize the map orientation and how items
appear on the map (page 9).
Tracks You can customize the track recording settings
(page 9).
Time You can customize the appearance of the time page
(page 9).
Units You can change the units of measure for data such as
distance, elevation, and temperature (page 9).
Pos. Format You can change how your position data appears
(page 10).
Profiles You can change the active profile and edit your profiles
(page 2).
Fitness You can turn on Auto Lap, customize your fitness user
profile, and edit your heart rate zones (page 10).
Geocaches You can customize how your geocaches are listed and
activate chirp (page 10).
Menu You can customize the items that appear in the main
menu (page 8).
About You can view information about the device and software
(page 10).
Customizing the Main Menu
You can move or delete items in the main menu.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Menu.
3Select a menu item.
4Select an option:
• Select Move Up or Move Down to change the location of
the item in the list.
• Select Remove to delete an item from the list.
Customizing the Data Pages
You can customize the data pages for each profile (page 2).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Data Pages.
3Select a category.
4Select Add Page.
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5Follow the on-screen instructions to select the number of
data fields and the type of data to appear.
6If necessary, select an existing data page.
7Select an option:
• Select Edit, and change the data fields.
• Select Move Up or Move Down to change the order of
the data pages.
• Select Delete to remove the data page from the page
loop.
System Settings
Select Setup > System.
GPS Mode: Sets the GPS to Normal, UltraTrac (page 9), or
Demo Mode (GPS off).
WAAS: Sets the device to use Wide Area Augmentation
System (WAAS) GPS signals. For information about WAAS,
go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.
Hold Keys: Allows you to customize the hold function of the
arrow keys (page 1).
Language: Sets the text language on the device.
NOTE: Changing the text language does not change the
language of user-entered data or map data.
About UltraTrac
UltraTrac is a GPS setting that records one point per minute.
This allows you to use GPS tracking for up to 50 hours.
Compass Settings
Select Setup > Sensors > Compass.
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to
degrees or milli-radians.
North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass
(page 9).
Mode: Sets the compass to use either a combination of GPS
and the electronic sensor data when moving (Auto) or GPS
data only (Off).
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor
(page 5).
Setting the North Reference
You can set the directional reference used in calculating
heading information.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Sensors > Compass > North Ref..
3Select 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,
enter the magnetic variance, and select Done.
Altimeter Settings
Select Setup > Sensors > Altimeter.
Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you
turn on GPS tracking.
Baro. Plot: Variable records changes in elevation while you are
moving. Fixed assumes the device is stationary at a fixed
elevation. Therefore, the barometric pressure should only
change due to weather. Amb. Press. records ambient
pressure changes over a period of time.
Elev. Plot: Sets the device to record elevation changes over a
period of time or distance.
Setting the Device Tones
You can customize tones for messages and keys.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Tones.
3Select Messages or Keys.
4Select an option.
Display Settings
Select Setup > Display.
Backlight: Adjusts the backlight level and the length of time
before the backlight turns off.
Contrast: Adjusts the screen contrast.
Map Settings
Select Setup > Map.
Orientation: Adjusts how the map is shown on the page. North
Up shows North at the top of the page. Track Up shows your
current direction of travel toward the top of the page.
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level
for optimal use on your map. When Off is selected, you must
zoom in or out manually.
Points: Selects the zoom level for points on the map.
Track Log: Allows you to show or hide tracks on the map.
Go To Line: Allows you to select how the course appears on
the map.
Track Settings
Select Setup > Tracks.
Method: Selects a track recording method. Auto records the
tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation
of your tracks. If you select Distance or Time, you can set
the interval rate manually.
Interval: Allows you to set the track log recording rate.
Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed
track, but it fills the track log faster.
Auto Start: Sets the device to record your track automatically
when you select Start GPS.
Auto Save: Sets the device to automatically save your track
when you turn off GPS.
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording your track when
you are not moving.
Output: Sets the device to save the track as a GPX file or a
GPX/FIT file (page 11).
Time Settings
Select Setup > Time.
Time Page: Allows you to customize the appearance of the time
of day.
Format: Allows you to select a 12-hour or a 24-hour display
time.
Time Zone: Allows you to select the time zone for the device.
You can select Auto to set the time zone automatically
based on your GPS position.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance and speed,
elevation, depth, temperature, and pressure.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Units.
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3Select a measurement type.
4Select a unit of measure.
Position Format Settings
NOTE: Do not change the position format or the map datum
coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that
specifies a different position format.
Select Setup > Pos. Format.
Format: Sets the position format in which a given location
reading appears.
Datum: Sets the coordinate system on which the map is
structured.
Spheroid: Shows the coordinate system the device is using.
The default coordinate system is WGS 84.
Fitness Settings
Select Setup > Fitness.
Auto Lap: Sets the device to automatically mark the lap at a
specific distance.
User: Sets the user profile information (page 10).
HR Zones: Sets the five heart rate zones for fitness activities
(page 8).
Setting Your Fitness User Profile
The device uses information that you enter about yourself to
calculate accurate data. You can modify the following user
profile information: gender, age, weight, height, and lifetime
athlete (page 10).
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Fitness > User.
3Modify the settings.
About Lifetime Athletes
A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for
many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a
resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less.
Geocache Settings
Select Setup > Geocaches.
List: Allows you to display the geocache list by names or codes.
chirp: Turns chirp searching on or off (page 6).
Device Information
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, and license
agreement.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > About.
Updating the Software
NOTE: Updating the software does not erase any of your data
or settings.
1Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable.
2Go to www.garmin.com/products/webupdater.
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners and solvents that can damage plastic
components.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
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.
Cleaning the Device
1Wipe the device with a cloth dampened with a mild detergent
solution.
2Wipe it dry.
Specifications
Battery type 500 mAh Lithium-ion battery
Battery life Up to 6 weeks
Water resistance Water resistant to 164 ft. (50 m)
Operating temperature
range
From -4ºF to 122ºF (from -20ºC to 50ºC)
Radio frequency/
protocol
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications
protocol
Bluetooth® Smart device
Heart Rate Monitor Specifications
Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts
Battery life Up to 4.5 years (1 hour per day). When the
battery is low, a message appears on your
compatible Garmin device.
Water resistance Water resistant to 98.4 ft. (30 m)
NOTE: This product does not transmit heart rate
data to your GPS device while swimming.
Operating
temperature range
From 23°F to 122°F (from -5°C to 50°C)
Radio frequency/
protocol
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications protocol
Battery Information
The actual battery life depends on how much you use GPS,
device sensors, optional wireless sensors, and the backlight.
Battery Life Mode
16 hours Normal GPS mode
50 hours UltraTrac GPS mode
Up to 2 weeks Always On sensor mode
Up to 6 weeks Watch mode
Heart Rate Monitor Battery
WARNING
Do not use a sharp object to remove user-replaceable batteries.
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly
recycle the batteries. Perchlorate Material – special handling
may apply. Go to www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste
/perchlorate.
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery
1Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws
on the back of the module.
2Remove the cover and battery.
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3Wait 30 seconds.
4Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.
5Replace the back cover and the four screws.
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you must pair it
with the device again.
Data Management
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows 95, 98, Me,
Windows NT®, and Mac OS 10.3 and earlier.
File Types
The device supports these file types.
• Files from BaseCamp or HomePort. Go to www.garmin.com
/trip_planning.
• GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader. Go to
www.garmin.com/products/poiloader.
• GPX track files.
• GPX geocache files. Go to www.opencaching.com.
• FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect™.
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.
1Open the Garmin drive or volume.
2If necessary, open a folder or volume.
3Select a file.
4Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
Disconnecting the USB Cable
If your device is connected to your computer as a removable
drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from
your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to
your Windows® computer as a portable device, it is not
necessary to safely disconnect.
1Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.
• For Mac® computers, drag the volume icon to the Trash.
2Disconnect the cable from your computer.
Troubleshooting
Locking the Keys
You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses.
1Select the data page you want to view while the keys are
locked.
2Hold and to lock the keys.
3Hold and to unlock the keys.
Resetting Your Device
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.
1Hold for at least 25 seconds.
2Hold for one second to turn on the device.
Resetting the Device to Factory Settings
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default
values.
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Reset > All Settings > Yes.
Clearing All Sensor Plot Data
1Select the Orange key.
2Select Setup > Reset > Clear Plots > Yes.
Getting More Information
You can find more information about this product on the Garmin
website.
• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.
• Go to www.garmin.com/learningcenter.
• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
Appendix
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
• Go to http://my.garmin.com.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Software License Agreement
BY USING THE DEVICE, YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY
THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING
SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ THIS
AGREEMENT CAREFULLY.
Garmin Ltd. and its subsidiaries (“Garmin”) grant you a limited
license to use the software embedded in this device (the
“Software”) in binary executable form in the normal operation of
the product. Title, ownership rights, and intellectual property
rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third-
party providers.
You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin
and/or its third-party providers and is protected under the United
States of America copyright laws and international copyright
treaties. You further acknowledge that the structure,
organization, and code of the Software, for which source code is
not provided, are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and/or its
third-party providers and that the Software in source code form
remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and/or its third-party
providers. You agree not to decompile, disassemble, modify,
reverse assemble, reverse engineer, or reduce to human
readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any
derivative works based on the Software. You agree not to
export or re-export the Software to any country in violation of
the export control laws of the United States of America or the
export control laws of any other applicable country.
Appendix 11

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
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Index
A
accessories 11
alarms 7
clock 6
proximity 7
alerts 7
location 7
almanac
hunting and fishing 7
sunrise and sunset 7
altimeter 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 11
ANT+ sensors 7
pairing 7
area calculation 7
Auto Lap 10
B
backlight 1, 9
barometer 1, 2, 5, 6, 11
BaseCamp 2, 11
battery 10
charging 1
life 1, 10
replacing 10
bearing pointer 3
C
calibrating
altimeter 6
compass 5
charging the device 1
chirp 6, 10
cleaning the device 10
compass 1–3, 5, 9
computer, connecting 2
contrast 9
coordinates 5
countdown timer 6
customizing the device 1, 8
D
data, sharing 4
data fields 8
deleting
all user data 11
locations 3
profiles 3
demo mode 7
device
registration 11
resetting 11
distance 4
downloading, geocaches 6
E
elevation 1, 2
plot 5, 11
F
files
transferring 6
types 11
fishing times 7
fitness 10
G
geocaches 4–6, 10, 11
downloading 6
navigating to 6
navigation, geocaches 6
GPS 9, 10
signal 1, 2, 7
stopping 2, 7
GSC 10 7
H
heart rate, zones 8, 12
heart rate monitor 2, 7, 10
HomePort 11
hunting and fishing times 7
K
keys 1, 9
locking 11
L
language 9
lifetime athlete 10
locations 5, 7
editing 3
saving 3
locking, keys 11
M
main menu, customizing 8
man overboard (MOB) 1, 6
maps 4
browsing 5
navigating 5
orientation 9
settings 9
zoom 5
menu 1
moon phase 7
N
navigation 2, 4, 5
compass 5
Sight 'N Go 5
waypoints 3
north reference 9
P
pairing ANT+ sensors 7
POI Loader 11
position format 10
product registration 11
profiles 2, 3, 10
proximity alarms 7
R
registering the device 11
replacing battery 10
resetting, device 11
restoring settings 11
routes 4, 5
creating 4
deleting 4
editing 4
viewing on the map 4
S
satellite page 7
satellite signals 2, 7
screen 9
settings 8–11
sharing data 4
Sight 'N Go 5
software
updating 10
version 10
software license agreement 10, 11
specifications 10
speed 4
speed and cadence sensors 2
stopwatch 6
sunrise and sunset times 7
system settings 9
T
tempe 7
temperature 1, 2, 7
time of day 1
time settings 6, 9
time zones 6, 9
timer, countdown 6
tones 6, 9
TracBack 5
tracks 2, 4, 5, 9
deleting 4
transferring files 6
trip planner. See routes
troubleshooting 11
U
UltraTrac 9
unit ID 10
units of measure 9
updating software 10
USB
disconnecting 11
transferring files 11
user data, deleting 11
user profile 10
V
vibration alerts 9
W
WAAS 9
water resistance 10
waypoints 1, 3–5
deleting 3
editing 3
projecting 3
saving 3
Z
zones, time 6
zooming 1
maps 5
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