Garmin VIVOACTIVE 5 User manual

VÍVOACTIVE®5 HEALTH AND FITNESS
GPS SMARTWATCH
Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction......................................1
Overview.................................................. 1
Touchscreen Tips....................................2
Locking and Unlocking the
Touchscreen........................................ 2
Icons.........................................................2
Setting Up Your Watch............................ 3
Apps and Activities...........................3
Starting an Activity.................................. 3
Tips for Recording Activities.............. 3
Stopping an Activity............................ 3
Evaluating an Activity.......................... 4
Indoor Activities...................................... 4
Recording a Strength Training
Activity..................................................4
Tips for Recording Strength Training
Activities...........................................4
Recording a HIIT Activity.....................5
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance..... 5
Gaming................................................. 6
Using the Garmin GameOn™
App................................................... 6
Recording a Manual Gaming
Activity.............................................. 6
Going for a Pool Swim........................ 7
Setting the Pool Size....................... 7
Swim Terminology........................... 7
Outdoor Activities....................................7
Going for a Run.................................... 8
Going for a Ride................................... 8
Swimming in Open Water................... 8
Golfing......................................................9
Playing Golf.......................................... 9
Golf Menu.......................................... 11
Viewing the Direction to the Pin....... 11
Changing the Pin Location................11
Viewing Layup and Dogleg
Distances........................................... 11
Viewing Hazards............................... 12
Measuring a Shot with Garmin
AutoShot™.......................................... 12
Adding a Shot Manually................ 13
Keeping Score................................... 13
Setting the Scoring Method.......... 13
Tracking Golf Statistics.................13
Recording Golf Statistics.............. 14
Viewing Your Shot History................ 14
Viewing Your Round Summary......... 14
Ending a Round................................. 14
Customizing Your Golf Club List...... 14
Golf Settings...................................... 15
Health Snapshot™................................. 15
Adding a Custom Activity..................... 15
Apps....................................................... 16
Customizing the Activities and Apps
List......................................................... 18
Activities and App Settings.................. 19
Customizing the Data Screens......... 20
Activity Alerts.....................................20
Setting an Alert.............................. 21
Auto Lap............................................. 21
Marking Laps Using the Auto
LapFeature.................................... 21
Using Auto Pause®........................... 21
Using Auto Scroll............................... 22
Changing the GPS Setting.................22
Appearance.................................... 22
Watch Face Settings............................. 22
Changing the Watch Face................. 22
Creating a Custom Watch Face.... 23
Editing a Watch Face.....................23
Glances.................................................. 24
Viewing Glances................................ 26
Customizing the Glance Loop...... 26
Body Battery...................................... 26
Viewing the Body Battery
Glance............................................ 27
Tips for Improved Body Battery
Data................................................ 27
Heart Rate Variability Status............ 27
Using the Stress Level Glance.......... 28
Women's Health................................ 28
Menstrual Cycle Tracking............. 28
Pregnancy Tracking.......................29
Hydration Tracking............................ 30
Using the Hydration Tracking
Glance............................................ 30
Using the Varia Camera Controls..... 30
Controls................................................. 31
Customizing the Controls Menu.......32
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Morning Report..................................... 32
Customizing Your Morning Report... 32
Setting Up a Shortcut............................ 32
GarminPay............................................ 32
Setting Up Your GarminPay Wallet.. 32
Paying for a Purchase Using Your
Watch................................................. 33
Adding a Card to Your GarminPay
Wallet................................................. 33
Managing Your GarminPay
Cards.............................................. 33
Changing Your GarminPay
Passcode........................................... 34
Training..........................................34
Unified Training Status......................... 34
Syncing Activities and Performance
Measurements.................................. 34
Activity Tracking....................................34
Auto Goal........................................... 35
Using the Move Alert......................... 35
Turning on the Move Alert............ 35
Sleep Tracking................................... 35
Using Automated Sleep
Tracking......................................... 35
Intensity Minutes............................... 36
Earning Intensity Minutes............. 36
Garmin Move IQ™.............................. 36
Enabling Self Evaluation................... 36
Activity Tracking Settings................. 36
Turning Off Activity Tracking........ 36
Workouts............................................... 37
Starting a Workout............................ 37
Following a Workout From Garmin
Connect.............................................. 37
Using Garmin Connect Training
Plans.................................................. 38
Adaptive Training Plans................ 38
Starting Today's Workout..............38
Viewing Scheduled Workouts....... 38
Health and Wellness Settings and
Alerts...................................................... 39
History........................................... 39
Using History......................................... 39
Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate
Zone....................................................... 39
Personal Records.................................. 40
Viewing Your Personal Records....... 40
Clearing Personal Records............... 40
Viewing Data Totals.............................. 40
Deleting History..................................... 40
Heart Rate Features........................41
Wrist-based Heart Rate.........................41
Wearing the Watch............................ 41
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data....... 41
Viewing the Heart Rate Glance......... 42
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate
Alert.................................................... 42
Broadcasting Heart Rate to Garmin
Devices...............................................42
Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart
Rate Monitor...................................... 43
About Heart Rate Zones....................... 43
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones......... 43
Fitness Goals..................................... 43
Heart Rate Zone Calculations...........44
About VO2 Max. Estimates.................. 44
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate......45
Viewing Your Fitness Age..................... 45
Pulse Oximeter...................................... 45
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 46
Changing the Pulse Oximeter Tracking
Mode.................................................. 46
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter
Data.................................................... 46
Navigation...................................... 46
Saving Your Location............................ 47
Deleting a Location........................... 47
Navigating to a Saved Location........... 47
Navigating Back to Start....................... 47
Stopping Navigation............................. 47
Compass................................................48
Calibrating the Compass Manually.. 48
Wireless Sensors............................48
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors............. 48
HRM-Pro™ Running Pace
and Distance..........................................49
Tips for Recording Running Pace and
Distance............................................. 49
Using an Optional Bike Speed or
Cadence Sensor.................................... 49
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Calibrating Your Speed Sensor.........49
Situational Awareness.......................... 50
tempe..................................................... 50
User Profile.................................... 50
Setting Up Your User Profile................. 50
Gender Settings..................................... 50
Wheelchair Mode.................................. 50
Music............................................. 51
Downloading Personal Audio
Content.................................................. 51
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider...51
Downloading Audio Content from a
Third-Party Provider.......................... 51
Disconnecting from a Third-Party
Provider.............................................. 52
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones..... 52
Listening to Music.................................52
Music Playback Controls...................... 53
Connectivity................................... 53
Phone Connectivity Features............... 53
Pairing Your Phone............................54
Viewing Notifications........................ 54
Replying with a Customized Text
Message............................................ 54
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call... 54
Playing Audio Prompts During an
Activity............................................... 55
Managing Notifications.................... 55
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications..... 55
Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone
Connection.........................................55
Turning On and Off Phone Connection
Alerts.................................................. 55
Finding Your Phone........................... 56
Using Do Not Disturb Mode.............. 56
Wi‑Fi Connectivity Features.................. 56
Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network......... 56
Phone and Bluetooth Settings..............56
Phone Apps and Computer
Applications...........................................56
Garmin Connect.................................57
Using the Garmin Connect App.... 57
Using Garmin Connect on Your
Computer....................................... 58
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin
Connect.......................................... 58
Connect IQ Features......................... 58
Downloading Connect IQ
Features......................................... 58
Downloading Connect IQ Features
Using Your Computer.................... 58
Garmin Golf App................................ 59
Safety and Tracking Features......... 59
Adding Emergency Contacts................ 59
Incident Detection................................. 59
Turning Incident Detection On and
Off.......................................................60
Requesting Assistance......................... 60
Turning On LiveTrack............................ 60
Adding Contacts....................................60
Clocks............................................ 61
Setting an Alarm....................................61
Deleting an Alarm.................................. 61
Using the Stopwatch............................. 61
Starting the Countdown Timer............. 61
Syncing the Time with GPS.................. 61
Setting the Time Manually.................... 62
Customizing the Watch...................62
System Settings.................................... 62
Customizing the Display Settings.... 62
Battery Manager Settings................. 63
Changing the Units of Measure........ 63
Time Zones............................................63
Garmin Connect Settings......................63
Device Information......................... 63
About the AMOLED Display.................. 63
Charging the Watch.............................. 64
Changing the Bands.............................. 64
Viewing Device Information................. 65
Viewing E-label Regulatory and
Compliance Information................... 65
Device Care............................................65
Cleaning the Watch........................... 65
Cleaning the Leather Bands..............65
Product Updates................................... 65
Setting Up Garmin Express............... 66
Specifications........................................66
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Battery Life Information.................... 66
Troubleshooting............................. 66
Is my phone compatible with my
watch?....................................................66
My phone will not connect to the
watch..................................................... 67
My headphones will not connect to the
watch..................................................... 67
My music cuts out or my headphones
won't stay connected............................ 67
My watch is in the wrong language..... 67
My watch does not display the correct
time........................................................ 68
The activity temperature reading is not
accurate................................................. 68
Maximizing Battery Life........................ 68
Restarting the Watch............................ 68
Resetting All Default Settings...............69
Acquiring Satellite Signals.................... 69
Improving GPS Satellite Reception.. 69
Activity Tracking....................................69
My step count does not seem
accurate............................................. 69
Getting More Information..................... 69
Appendix........................................ 70
Data Fields............................................. 70
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings................. 72
Wheel Size and Circumference............ 73
iv Table of Contents

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.
Overview
Action button: Press to turn on the watch.
Press to open the activities and apps menu.
Press to start and stop the activity timer.
Hold for 2 seconds to view the controls menu, including power.
Hold until the watch vibrates 3 times to request assistance (Safety and Tracking Features, page59).
Back (Menu) button: Press to return to the previous screen, except during an activity.
During an activity, press to mark a new lap, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next stage of a workout.
Hold to view a menu of watch settings and options for the current screen.
Touchscreen: Swipe up or down to scroll through glances, features, and menus (Touchscreen Tips, page2).
From the watch face, swipe right to view the shortcut feature (Setting Up a Shortcut, page32).
Introduction 1

Touchscreen Tips
• Drag up or down to scroll through lists and menus.
• Swipe up or down to scroll quickly.
• Tap to select an item.
• Tap to wake the watch.
• From the watch face, swipe up or down to scroll through the glances on the watch.
• Tap a glance to view additional information, if available.
• Swipe right to return to the previous screen.
• Tap and hold an item on the watch face to bring up contextual information, such as glances or menus, if
available.
• During an activity, swipe up or down to view the next data screen.
• During an activity, swipe right to view the watch face and glances, and swipe left to return to the activity data
fields.
• After selecting an activity, swipe up to view the settings and options for that activity.
• When available, select or swipe up to view additional menu options.
• Perform each menu selection as a separate action.
Locking and Unlocking the Touchscreen
You can lock the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
1Hold to view the controls menu.
2Select .
The touchscreen locks and does not respond to touches until you unlock it.
3Hold any button to unlock the touchscreen.
Icons
A flashing icon means the watch is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the
sensor is connected. A slash through an icon means the feature is turned off.
Phone connection status
Heart rate monitor status
LiveTrack status
Speed sensor status
Cadence sensor status
Varia™ bike light status
Varia bike radar status
tempe™ sensor status
2 Introduction

Setting Up Your Watch
To take full advantage of the vívoactive 5 features, complete these tasks.
• Pair the watch with your phone using the Garmin Connect™ app (Pairing Your Phone, page54).
• Set up Wi‑Fi® networks (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page56).
• Set up music (Music, page51).
• Set up your GarminPay™ wallet (Setting Up Your GarminPay Wallet, page32).
• Set up safety features (Safety and Tracking Features, page59).
• Set up your user profile (User Profile, page50).
Apps and Activities
Your watch includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities.
Apps: Apps provide interactive features for your watch, such as saving your location or using your screen as a
flashlight (Apps, page16).
Activities: Your watch comes preloaded with indoor and outdoor activity apps, including running, cycling,
strength training, golfing, and more. When you start an activity, the watch displays and records sensor data,
which you can save and share with the Garmin Connect community.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.
Connect IQ™ Apps: You can add features to your watch by installing apps from the Connect IQ app (Downloading
Connect IQ Features, page58).
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPSturns on automatically (if required).
1Press .
2Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list.
3If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the watch
is ready.
The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPSsignals (if required), and connects to
your wireless sensors (if required).
4Press to start the activity timer.
The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the watch before starting an activity (Charging the Watch, page64).
• Swipe up or down to view additional data screens.
Stopping an Activity
1Press .
2Select an option:
• To save the activity, select .
• To discard the activity, select .
• To resume the activity, press .
Apps and Activities 3

Evaluating an Activity
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
You can customize the self-evaluation setting for certain activities (Enabling Self Evaluation, page36).
1After you complete an activity, select (Stopping an Activity, page3).
2Select how you felt during the activity.
3Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.
NOTE: You can select Skip to skip the self evaluation.
You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app.
Indoor Activities
The watch can be used for training indoors, such as running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike or
indoor trainer. GPS is turned off for indoor activities (Activities and App Settings, page19).
When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the
watch. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.
TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance data are not available unless you have an optional sensor
that sends speed and distance data to the watch, such as a speed or cadence sensor.
Recording a Strength Training Activity
You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.
1Press .
2Select Strength.
3Press to start the activity timer.
4Start your first set.
By default, the watch counts your reps. Your rep count appears when you complete at least four reps. You
can disable rep counting in the activity settings (Activities and App Settings, page19).
TIP: The watch can only count reps of a single move for each set. When you want to change moves, you
should finish the set and start a new one.
5Press to finish the set.
The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several seconds, the rest timer appears.
6If necessary, edit the number of reps, and select to add the weight used for the set.
7When you are done resting, press to start your next set.
8Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete.
9After you complete your activity, press , and select .
Tips for Recording Strength Training Activities
• Do not look at the watch while performing reps.
You should interact with the watch at the beginning and end of each set, and during rests.
• Focus on your form while performing reps.
• Perform bodyweight or free weight exercises.
• Perform reps with a consistent, wide range of motion.
Each rep is counted when the arm wearing the watch returns to the starting position.
NOTE: Leg exercises may not be counted.
• Turn on automatic set detection to start and stop your sets.
• Save and send your strength training activity to your Garmin Connect account.
You can use the tools in your Garmin Connect account to view and edit activity details.
4 Apps and Activities

Recording a HIIT Activity
You can use specialized timers to record a high-intensity interval training (HIIT) activity.
1Press .
2Select HIIT.
3Select an option:
• Select Free to record an open, unstructured HIIT activity.
• Select HIIT Timers > AMRAP to record as many rounds as possible during a set time period.
• Select HIIT Timers > EMOM to record a set number of moves every minute on the minute.
• Select HIIT Timers > Tabata to alternate between 20-second intervals of maximum effort with 10 seconds
of rest.
• Select HIIT Timers > Custom to set your move time, rest time, number of moves, and number of rounds.
• Select Workouts to follow a saved workout.
4If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions.
5Press to start your first round.
The watch displays a countdown timer and your current heart rate.
6If necessary, press to manually move to the next round or rest.
7After you finish the activity, press to stop the activity timer.
8Select .
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance
To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run
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).
2Run on the treadmill until your vívoactive 5 watch records at least 1.5km (1mi.).
3After you complete your run, press .
4Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled.
5Select an option:
• To calibrate the first time, enter the treadmill distance on your watch.
• To manually calibrate after the first-time calibration, swipe up, select Calibrate & Save, and enter the
treadmill distance on your watch.
Apps and Activities 5

Gaming
Using the Garmin GameOn™App
When you pair your watch with your computer, you can record a gaming activity on your watch and view
real-time performance metrics on your computer.
1On your computer, go to www.overwolf.com/app/Garmin-Garmin_GameOn and download the Garmin
GameOn app.
2Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3Launch the Garmin GameOn app.
4When the Garmin GameOn app prompts you to pair your watch, press , and select Gaming on your watch.
NOTE: While your watch is connected to the Garmin GameOn app, notifications and other Bluetooth® features
are disabled on the watch.
5Select Pair Now.
6Select your watch from the list, and follow the on-screen instructions.
TIP: You can click > Settings to customize your settings, reread the tutorial, or remove a watch. The
Garmin GameOn app remembers your watch and settings the next time you open the app. If necessary, you
can pair your watch to another computer (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page48).
7Select an option:
• On your computer, start a supported game to automatically start the gaming activity.
• On your watch, start a manual gaming activity (Recording a Manual Gaming Activity, page6).
The Garmin GameOn app shows your real-time performance metrics. When you complete your activity, the
Garmin GameOn app displays your gaming activity summary and match information.
Recording a Manual Gaming Activity
You can record a gaming activity on your watch and manually enter stats for each match.
1Press .
2Select Gaming.
3Select Skip.
4Select a game type.
5Press to start the activity timer.
6Press at the end of the match to record your match result or placement.
7Press to start a new match.
8After you complete your activity, press , and select .
6 Apps and Activities

Going for a Pool Swim
NOTE: The touchscreen is not available during swim activities.
1Press .
2Select Pool Swim.
3Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
4Press to start the activity timer.
5Start your activity.
The watch automatically records swim intervals and lengths.
6Press when you rest.
The rest screen appears.
7Press to restart the interval timer.
8After you complete your activity, press to stop the activity timer.
9Select an option:
• To save the activity, hold .
• To discard the activity, hold .
Setting the Pool Size
1Press .
2Select Pool Swim.
3Swipe up.
4Select Settings > Pool Size.
5Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.
Swim Terminology
Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts after a rest.
Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the watch completes a full cycle.
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool length and the number of strokes for that length.
For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. For open water swimming, swolf is
calculated over 25 meters. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, a lower score is
better.
Outdoor Activities
The vívoactive 5 watch comes preloaded with outdoor activities, such as running and biking. GPS is turned on
for outdoor activities.
Apps and Activities 7

Going for a Run
Before you can use a wireless sensor for your run, you must pair the sensor with your watch (Pairing Your
Wireless Sensors, page48).
1Put on your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor (optional).
2Press .
3Select Run.
4When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the watch connects to the sensors.
5Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.
6Press to start the activity timer.
The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
7Start your activity.
8Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
9After you complete your activity, press , and select .
Going for a Ride
Before you can use a wireless sensor for your ride, you must pair the sensor with your watch (Pairing Your
Wireless Sensors, page48).
1Pair your wireless sensors, such as a heart rate monitor, speed sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).
2Press .
3Select Bike.
4When using optional wireless sensors, wait while the watch connects to the sensors.
5Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.
6Press to start the activity timer.
The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
7Start your activity.
8Swipe up or down to scroll through data screens.
9After you complete your activity, press , and select .
Swimming in Open Water
You can record swim data including distance, pace, and stroke rate.
NOTE: The touchscreen is not available during swim activities.
1Press .
2Select Open Water.
3Go outside and wait while the watch locates satellites.
4Press to start the activity timer.
5Start swimming.
6After you complete your activity, hold .
8 Apps and Activities

Golfing
Playing Golf
Before you play golf for the first time, you must download the Garmin Golf™ app from the app store on your
phone (Garmin Golf App, page59).
Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page64).
1Press .
2Select Golf.
The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course
nearby.
3If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
Courses are updated automatically.
4Press .
5Select to keep score.
Apps and Activities 9

6Select a tee box.
The hole information screen appears.
Current hole number
Distance to the back of the green
Distance to the middle of the green
Distance to the front of the green
Par for the hole
Map of the green
NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the
green, but not the actual pin location.
7Select an option:
• Tap the map to view more detail or change the pin location (Changing the Pin Location, page11).
• Press to open the golf menu (Golf Menu, page11).
• Hold to open the golf settings (Golf Settings, page15).
When you move to the next hole, the watch automatically transitions to display the new hole information.
10 Apps and Activities

Golf Menu
During a round, you can press to view additional features in the golf menu.
Hazards: Shows the bunkers and water hazards for the current hole.
Layups: Shows the layup and distance options for the current hole (par 4 and par 5 holes only).
Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole.
Scorecard: Opens the scorecard for the round (Keeping Score, page13).
Pin Pointer: The PinPointer feature is a compass that points to the pin location when you are unable to see the
green. This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the
accuracy of the compass.
Round Summary: During a round, view your score, statistics, and step information.
Last Shot: View information for your last shot.
NOTE: You can view distances for all shots detected during the current round. If needed, you can manually
add a shot (Adding a Shot Manually, page13).
End Round: Ends the current round.
Viewing the Direction to the Pin
The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green.
This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the
accuracy of the compass.
1Press .
2Select .
The arrow points to the pin location.
Changing the Pin Location
While playing a game, you can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location.
1Select the map.
A larger view of the green appears.
2Touch and drag the pin to the correct location.
indicates the selected pin location.
3Press to accept the pin location.
The distances on the hole information screen are updated to reflect the new pin location. The pin location is
saved for only the current round.
Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances
You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes.
1Press .
2Select Layups.
NOTE: Distances and locations are removed from the list as you pass them.
Apps and Activities 11

Viewing Hazards
You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for par 4 and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection
are displayed individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to layup or carry.
1Press .
2Select Hazards.
• The distances to the front and back of the nearest hazard appear on the screen.
• The hazard type is listed at the top of the screen.
• The green is represented as a half circle at the top of the screen. The line below the green represents
the center of the fairway.
• Hazards are indicated by a letter signifying the order of the hazards on the hole, and are shown below
the green in approximate locations relative to the fairway.
Measuring a Shot with Garmin AutoShot™
Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the watch records your shot distance so you can view it later
(Viewing Your Shot History, page14). Putts are not detected.
1While playing golf, wear the watch on your leading wrist for better shot detection.
When the watch detects a shot, your distance from the shot location appears in the banner at the top of
the screen.
TIP: You can tap the banner to hide it for 10 seconds.
2Hit your next shot.
The watch records the distance of your last shot.
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Adding a Shot Manually
You can manually add a shot if the device doesn't detect it. You must add the shot from the location of the
missed shot.
1Press .
2Select Last Shot > > Add Shot.
3Select to start a new shot from your current location.
Keeping Score
1While playing golf, press .
2Select Scorecard.
3Select a hole.
4Select or to set the score.
5Select .
Setting the Scoring Method
You can change the method the watch uses to keep score.
1During a round, hold .
2Select Golf Settings > Scoring > Scoring Method.
3Select a scoring method.
About Stableford Scoring
When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the Scoring Method, page13), points are awarded
based on the number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, the highest score wins. The device
awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association.
The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes.
Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par
0 2 or more over
1 1 over
2 Par
3 1 under
4 2 under
5 3 under
Tracking Golf Statistics
When you enable statistics tracking on the watch, you can view your statistics for the current round (Viewing
Your Round Summary, page14). You can compare rounds and track improvements using the Garmin Golf app.
1Press .
2Select Golf.
The device locates satellites, calculates your location, and selects a course if there is only one course
nearby.
3If the course list appears, select a course from the list.
Courses are updated automatically.
4Select > Settings > Scoring > Stat Tracking.
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Recording Golf Statistics
Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics tracking (Tracking Golf Statistics, page13).
1From the scorecard, select a hole.
2Set the number of strokes taken, including putts, and select .
3Set the number of putts taken, and select .
NOTE: The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score.
4Select an option:
• If your ball hit the fairway, select .
• If your ball missed the fairway, select or .
5Select .
Viewing Your Shot History
1After playing a hole, press .
2Select Last Shot to view information for your last shot.
Viewing Your Round Summary
During a round, you can view your score, statistics, and step information.
1Press .
2Select Round Summary.
3Swipe up or down to view more information.
Ending a Round
1Press .
2Select End Round.
3Swipe up.
4Select an option:
• To save the round and return to watch mode, select Save.
• To edit your scorecard, select Edit Score.
• To discard the round and return to watch mode, select Discard.
• To pause the round and resume it at a later time, select Pause.
Customizing Your Golf Club List
After you pair your compatible golf device with your smartphone using the Garmin Golf app, you can use the app
to customize the default golf club list.
1Open the Garmin Golf app on your smartphone.
2From the or menu, select My Bag.
3Select an option to add, edit, remove, or retire a club.
4Sync your compatible Garmin® golf device with the Garmin Golf app.
The updated golf club list appears on your golf device.
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