Garmin FORERUNNER 955 Owner's Manual page 105

Edit Weight: Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.
Golf Distance: Set the unit of measure used while playing golf.
Grading System: Sets the grading system for rating the route difficulty for a rock climbing activity.
Handicap Scoring: Enables handicap scoring while playing golf. The Local Handicap option allows you to enter
the number of strokes to be subtracted from your total score. The Index/Slope option allows you to enter
your handicap and the course slope rating so the watch can calculate your course handicap. When you
enable either handicap scoring option, you can adjust your handicap value.
Lane Number: Sets your lane number for track running.
Lap Key: Enables or disables the
Lock Device: Locks the touchscreen and buttons during a multisport activity to prevent inadvertent button
presses and touchscreen swipes.
Map: Sets the display preferences for the map data screen for the activity
Metronome: Plays tones or vibrates at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a
faster, slower, or more consistent cadence. You can set the beats per minute (bpm) of the cadence you want
to maintain, beat frequency, and sound settings.
Penalties: Enables penalty stroke tracking while playing golf
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
Power Averaging: Controls whether the watch includes zero values for power data that occur when you are not
pedaling.
Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout length for how long your watch stays in training mode, for
example, when you are waiting for a race to start. The Normal option sets the watch to enter low-power
watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity. The Extended option sets the watch to enter low-power watch
mode after 25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in shorter battery life between charges.
Record VO2 Max.: Enables VO2 max. recording for trail run and ultra run activities.
Rename: Sets the activity name.
Repeat: Enables the Repeat option for multisport activities. For example, you can use this option for activities
that include multiple transitions, such as a swimrun.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.
Route Stats: Enables route statistics tracking for indoor climbing activities.
Routing: Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the activity
Runs: Sets the preferences for ski or snowboard runs. You can enable Auto Run to detect runs automatically
using the built-in accelerometer. You can also enable the Lap Key and theLap Alert settings.
Scoring: Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option
prompts you when you begin a round.
Scoring Method: Sets the scoring method to stroke play or Stableford scoring while playing golf.
Segment Alerts: Enables prompts that alert you to approaching segments
Self Evaluation: Sets how often you evaluate your perceived effort for the activity
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Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking while playing golf
Stroke Detection: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.
Touch: Enables or disables the touchscreen during an activity.
Transitions: Enables transitions for multisport activities.
Vibration Alerts: Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity.
Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity.
Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from your Garmin Connect
account.
Customizing Your Device
button for recording a lap or rest during an activity.
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