Syncing The Time; Changing The Backlight Settings; Customizing The Hot Keys; Changing The Units Of Measure - Garmin FENIX 6X Owner's Manual

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Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto
option sets the time zone automatically based on your
GPS position.
Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the
Manual option.
Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and
sunset alerts that sound a specific number
of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or
sunset occurs
(Setting Time Alerts, page
Time Sync: Allows you to manually sync the time when you
change time zones, and to update for daylight saving
time
(Syncing the Time, page
Setting Time Alerts
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Time > Alerts.
3 Select an option:
• To set an alert to sound a specific number of
minutes or hours before the actual sunset
occurs, select Til Sunset > Status > On, select
Time, and enter the time.
• To set an alert to sound a specific number of
minutes or hours before the actual sunrise occurs,
select Til Sunrise > Status > On, select Time, and
enter the time.
• To set an alert to sound every hour, select Hourly
> On.

Syncing the Time

Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or
open the Garmin Connect app on your paired phone, the
device automatically detects your time zones and the current
time of day. You can also manually sync the time when you
change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Time > Time Sync.
3 Wait while the device connects to your paired
phone or locates satellites
Signals, page
51).
TIP: You can press DOWN to switch the source.

Changing the Backlight Settings

1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Backlight.
3 Select an option:
• Select During Activity.
• Select Not During Activity.
4 Select an option:
• Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key
presses.
• Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts.
• Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by
raising and turning your arm to look at your
wrist.
• Select Timeout to set the length of time before the
backlight turns off.

Wireless Sensors

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(Acquiring Satellite
• Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the
backlight.

Customizing the Hot Keys

You can customize the hold function of individual keys and
combinations of keys.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Hot Keys.
3 Select a key or combination of keys to customize.
4 Select a function.

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > Units.
3 Select a measurement type.
4 Select a unit of measure.

Viewing Device Information

You can view device information, such as the unit ID,
software version, regulatory information, and license
agreement.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select System > About.
Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance
Information
The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-
label may provide regulatory information, such as
identification numbers provided by the FCC or regional
compliance markings, as well as applicable product and
licensing information.
1 Hold MENU.
2 From the system menu, select About.
Wireless Sensors
Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth
sensors. For more information about compatibility and
purchasing optional sensors, go to Garmin.com.sg/buy.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device
using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the
device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects
to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the
sensor is active and within range.
1 If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the
heart rate monitor.
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data
until you put it on.
2 Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
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