Changing The Quickfit Bands; Metal Watch Band Adjustment; Replacing The Heart Rate Monitor Battery; Troubleshooting - Garmin Fenix5 Owner's Manual

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Changing the QuickFit
1
Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band
from the watch.
2
Align the new band with the watch.
3
Press the band into place.
NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close
over the watch pin.
4
Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.

Metal Watch Band Adjustment

If your watch includes a metal watch band, you should take your
watch to a jeweler or other professional to adjust the length of
the metal band.

Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery

1
Remove the sleeve
from the heart rate monitor module.
2
Use a small Phillips (00) screwdriver to remove the four
screws on the front of the module.
3
Remove the cover and battery.
4
Wait 30 seconds.
5
Insert the new battery under the two plastic tabs
positive side facing up.
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.
The O-ring gasket should remain around the outside of the
raised plastic ring.
6
Replace the front cover and the four screws.
Observe the orientation of the front cover. The raised screw
should fit in the matching raised screw hole on the front
cover.
NOTE: Do not overtighten.
7
Replace the sleeve.
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need
to pair it with the device again.
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Troubleshooting

My device is in the wrong language

You can change the device language selection if you have
accidently selected the wrong language on the device.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select
3
Scroll down to the second to last item in the list, and select
.
4
Select
.
5
Select your language.
Is my smartphone compatible with my
device?
The fēnix 5/5S device is compatible with smartphones using
Bluetooth Smart wireless technology.
Go to
www.garmin.com/ble

My phone will not connect to the device

• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your smartphone.
• Bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.
• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app,
and enter pairing mode.
• On your device, hold LIGHT, and select
Bluetooth technology and enter pairing mode.

Resetting Your Device

1
Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds.
2
Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.

Restoring All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity
history.
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default
values.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite
signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the
GPS position.
1
Go outdoors to an open area.
The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.
2
Wait while the device locates satellites.
It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:
◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable
and the Garmin Express application.
◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using
your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.
◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account
using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.
While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device
downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly
locate satellite signals.
• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall
buildings and trees.
• Remain stationary for a few minutes.
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