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  • Page 1 FĒNIX 6 SERIES ® Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 © 2019 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be copied, in whole or in part, without the written consent of Garmin. Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements. Go to www.garmin.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Pairing Your Smartphone......3 Turning Off Wrist-based Heart Rate Charging the Watch......... 4 While Swimming........ 15 Product Updates........4 Golfing........... 15 Setting Up Garmin Express....4 Playing Golf........15 Hole Information....... 16 Solar Charging........4 Big Numbers Mode......17 Viewing the Solar Widget......5 Moving the Flag.........
  • Page 4 Phone Apps and Computer Applications........... 25 Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically..34 Garmin Connect.........25 Unified Training Status..... 35 Using the Garmin Connect App..26 Syncing Activities and Performance Using Garmin Connect on Your Measurements....... 35 Computer........26 About VO2 Max. Estimates....35 Connect IQ Features......
  • Page 5 Editing an Alarm........ 62 Following a Workout From Garmin Starting the Countdown Timer..... 63 Connect..........53 Deleting a Timer........ 63 Creating a Custom Workout on Garmin Connect..........53 Using the Stopwatch......64 Sending a Custom Workout to Your Adding Alternate Time Zones....64 Watch..........
  • Page 6 GPS and Other Satellite Systems......... 78 Creating and Following a Course on Your Device........66 Power Save Timeout Settings..78 Creating a Course on Garmin Changing the Order of an Activity in the Connect..........67 Apps List..........79 Sending a Course to Your Widgets..........
  • Page 7 Training with Running Dynamics..92 accurate........... 101 Color Gauges and Running Dynamics The step counts on my watch and my Data............ 93 Garmin Connect account don't Ground Contact Time Balance match..........101 Data..........93 The floors climbed amount does not Vertical Oscillation and Vertical seem accurate.........

  • Page 9: Introduction

    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. Getting Started When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features.

  • Page 10: Using The Watch

    • Hold MENU to customize the watch face, adjust settings, and pair wireless sensors. Viewing the Controls Menu The controls menu contains options, such as the stopwatch, locating your connected phone, and turning the watch off. You can also open the Garmin Pay wallet. ™...

  • Page 11: Viewing Widgets

    • If you previously skipped the pairing process, hold MENU, and select Pair Phone. 3 Select an option to add your watch to your account: • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions.

  • Page 12: Charging The Watch

    Product Updates On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin ™ Connect app. This provides easy access to these services for Garmin ® devices: • Software updates • Data uploads to Garmin Connect • Product registration Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

  • Page 13: Viewing The Solar Widget

    Garmin Connect community. You can also add Connect IQ activities and apps to your watch using the Connect IQ app (Connect IQ Features, ™ page 26). For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Activities and Apps...

  • Page 14: Starting An Activity

    The watch displays the hours of battery life available with the selected power mode. Playing Audio Prompts on Your Smartphone During Your Activity Before you can set up audio prompts, you must have a smartphone with the Garmin Connect app paired to your fēnix device.

  • Page 15: Using The Metronome

    2 Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort. NOTE: You can select to skip the self evaluation. 3 Select how you felt during the activity. You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect app. Activities and Apps...

  • Page 16: Adding Or Removing A Favorite Activity

    Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity The list of your favorite activities appears when you press from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the activities you use most frequently. The first time you press to start an activity, the watch prompts you to select your favorite activities.

  • Page 17: Calibrating The Treadmill Distance

    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.

  • Page 18: Using An Indoor Trainer

    Using an Indoor Trainer Before you can use a compatible indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your watch using ANT+ ® technology (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 91). You can use your watch with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically.

  • Page 19: Tips For Recording A Track Run

    Tips for Recording a Track Run • Wait until the GPS status indicator turns green before starting a track run. • During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run for a minimum of 3 laps to calibrate your track distance. You should run slightly past your starting point to complete the lap.

  • Page 20: Recording A Backcountry Skiing Or Snowboarding Activity

    Recording a Backcountry Skiing or Snowboarding Activity The backcountry skiing or snowboarding activity lets you switch between climbing and descending tracking modes so you can accurately track your statistics. You can customize the Mode Tracking setting to automatically or manually switch tracking modes (Activities and App Settings, page 72).

  • Page 21: Multisport

    Multisport Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can take advantage of the multisport activities, such as Triathlon or Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition between activities and continue to view your total time. For example, you can switch from biking to running and view your total time for biking and running throughout the multisport activity.

  • Page 22: Swim Terminology

    Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming. Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types appear in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect account. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data Screens, page 74).

  • Page 23: Training With The Drill Log

    2 Select Heart Rate Options > While Swimming > Off. Golfing Playing Golf Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it from the Garmin Connect app (Garmin Connect, page 25). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect app are updated automatically.

  • Page 24: Hole Information

    Hole Information The device shows the current hole you are playing, and automatically transitions when you move to a new hole. NOTE: Because pin locations change, the device calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location. Current hole number Distance to the back of the green Distance to the middle of the green...

  • Page 25: Big Numbers Mode

    Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information screen. Hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Big Numbers. The distance to the back of the green The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position The distance to the front of the green The current hole number The par for the current hole...

  • Page 26: Viewing Hazards

    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. 1 From the hole information screen, press 2 Select Hazards.

  • Page 27: Viewing Layup And Dogleg Distances

    Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes. Custom targets also appear in this list. 1 From the hole information screen, press 2 Select Layups. Each layup and the distance until you reach each layup appear on the screen. NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you pass them.

  • Page 28: Setting Your Handicap

    Your device is compatible with the TruSwing sensor. You can use the TruSwing app on your watch to view swing metrics recorded from your TruSwing sensor. See the owner's manual for your TruSwing sensor for more informationwww.garmin.com/manuals/truswing. Activities and Apps...

  • Page 29: Using The Golf Odometer

    Using the Golf Odometer You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops when you start or end a round. 1 From the hole information screen, press 2 Select Odometer. 3 If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to zero.

  • Page 30: Recording A Bouldering Activity

    Recording a Bouldering Activity You can record routes during a bouldering activity. A route is a climbing path along a boulder or small rock formation. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select Bouldering. 3 Select a grading system. NOTE: The next time you start a bouldering activity, the watch uses this grading system. You can hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Grading System to change the system.

  • Page 31: Viewing Track Points

    Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and messages on your fēnix watch. LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and training activities in real time. You can invite followers using email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page.

  • Page 32: Viewing Notifications

    ® ® • If you are using an Android phone, from the Garmin Connect app, select Settings > Notifications. Turning Off the Bluetooth Phone Connection You can turn off the Bluetooth phone connection from the controls menu.

  • Page 33: Turning On And Off Smartphone Connection Alerts

    Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com.

  • Page 34: Using The Garmin Connect App

    Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your watch. You can also install software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps.

  • Page 35: Downloading Connect Iq Features

    The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE To use the safety and tracking features, the fēnix watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available.

  • Page 36: Adding Emergency Contacts

    If a contact declines, you must choose another emergency contact. Adding Contacts You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack feature. Three of these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 28).

  • Page 37: Requesting Assistance

    • Start your activity outside using GPS. • Pair your fēnix device with your smartphone using Bluetooth technology. • In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings menu, select Connections to update the list of connections for your GroupTrack session.

  • Page 38: Grouptrack Settings

    Activity Types: Allows you to select which activity types appear on the map screen during a GroupTrack session. Garmin Pay The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating locations using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution. Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet.

  • Page 39: Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards

    • To delete the card, select Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode You must know your current passcode to change it. If you forget your passcode, you must reset the Garmin Pay feature for your fēnix watch, create a new passcode, and reenter your card information.

  • Page 40: Wrist-Based Heart Rate

    • For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. • For more information about watch wear and care, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips.

  • Page 41: Viewing The Heart Rate Widget

    The watch starts broadcasting your heart rate data, and appears. 4 Pair your watch with your compatible device. NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device. See your owner's manual. TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, press from the broadcast heart rate screen.

  • Page 42: Turning Off The Wrist-Based Heart Rate Monitor

    Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics . For more information, go to garmin.com ™ /performance-data/running. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

  • Page 43: Unified Training Status

    Unified Training Status When you use more than one Garmin device with your Garmin Connect account, you can choose which device is the primary data source for everyday use and for training purposes. From the Garmin Connect app menu, select Settings.

  • Page 44: Getting Your Vo2 Max. Estimate For Running

    Superior Purple Excellent Blue Good Green Fair Orange Poor VO2 max. data is provided by Firstbeat Analytics. VO2 max. analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute ® . For more information, see the appendix (VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 109), and go to www.CooperInstitute.org.

  • Page 45: Viewing Your Fitness Age

    The watch analyzes several weeks of your training data to refine the race time estimates. TIP: If you have more than one Garmin device, you can specify your primary training device in the Garmin Connect app, which allows your watch to sync activities, history, and data from other devices...

  • Page 46: About Training Effect

    (Training Load Focus, page 44). Each feedback phrase, for example, "Highly Impacting VO2 Max." has a corresponding description in your Garmin Connect activity details. Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the accumulated intensity of an exercise affects your aerobic fitness and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving effect on your fitness level.

  • Page 47: Heart Rate Variability Status

    No status No status means that there is insufficient data to generate a seven-day average. You can sync your watch with your Garmin Connect account to view your current heart rate variability status, trends, and educational feedback. Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the fēnix device analyzes...

  • Page 48: Performance Condition

    Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can view your heart rate variability (HRV) stress level, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 91).

  • Page 49: Performing A Guided Test To Determine Your Lactate Threshold

    Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 91).

  • Page 50: Conducting An Ftp Test

    Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The watch requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

  • Page 51: Training Status Levels

    Acute load: Acute load is a weighted sum of your recent exercise load scores including exercise duration and intensity. (Acute Load, page 44). Training load focus: Your watch analyzes and distributes your training load into different categories based on the intensity and structure of each activity recorded. Training load focus includes the total load accumulated per category, and the focus of the training.

  • Page 52: Heat And Altitude Performance Acclimation

    Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout.

  • Page 53: Viewing Your Recovery Time

    51 to 75 is high reserve energy, and 76 to 100 is very high reserve energy. You can sync your device with your Garmin Connect account to view your most up-to-date Body Battery level, long-term trends, and additional details (Tips for Improved Body Battery Data, page 45).

  • Page 54: Pulse Oximeter

    On the watch, your pulse oximeter reading appears as an oxygen saturation percentage and color on the graph. On your Garmin Connect account, you can view additional details about your pulse oximeter readings, including trends over multiple days.

  • Page 55: Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings

    Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter widget. The widget displays your most recent blood oxygen saturation percentage, a graph of your hourly average readings for the last 24 hours, and a graph of your elevation for the last 24 hours. NOTE: The first time you view the pulse oximeter widget, the device must acquire satellite signals to determine your elevation.

  • Page 56: Training

    When you first set up the watch, you must choose a sex. Most fitness and training algorithms are binary. For the most accurate results, Garmin recommends selecting your sex assigned at birth. After the initial setup, you can customize the profile settings in your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 57: Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

    • Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor. • Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account. Training...

  • Page 58: Heart Rate Zone Calculations

    Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories. The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps widget. The step count is updated periodically. For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Training...

  • Page 59: Auto Goal

    Your watch creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the watch shows your progress toward your daily goal If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 60: Intensity Minutes

    During your activity, you can view workout-specific data screens that contain workout step information, such as the workout step distance or average step pace. You can create and find more workouts using Garmin Connect, or select a training plan that has built-in workouts and transfer them to your watch.

  • Page 61: Following A Workout From Garmin Connect

    4 Select or Send to Device. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions. Creating a Custom Workout on Garmin Connect Before you can create a workout on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 25). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Training &...

  • Page 62: Starting A Workout

    The suggested workout updates automatically to changes in training habits, recovery time, and VO2 max. Turning Daily Suggested Workout Prompts On and Off Daily suggested workouts are recommended based on your previous activities saved to your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, select 2 Select Run or Bike.

  • Page 63: Following A Pool Swim Workout

    About the Training Calendar The training calendar on your device is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device.

  • Page 64: Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

    Garmin Coach widget is added to the widget loop on your fēnix device. Starting Today's Workout After you send a Garmin Coach training plan to your device, the Garmin Coach widget appears in your widget loop. 1 From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view the Garmin Coach widget.

  • Page 65: Starting An Interval Workout

    You can also create a pace band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes. You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app. You can preview the splits and elevation plot before you run the course.

  • Page 66: Starting A Pacepro Plan

    Starting a PacePro Plan Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > PacePro Plans.

  • Page 67: Creating A Pacepro Plan On Your Watch

    You can download Strava segments to your fēnix device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments menu in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com.

  • Page 68: Racing A Segment

    You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position. NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position.

  • Page 69: Setting A Training Target

    5 Select an option: • Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device. • Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select the activity. The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time.

  • Page 70: Resuming Your Paused Training Status

    Select an option: • From the training status widget, hold MENU, and select Options > Resume Training Status. • From your Garmin Connect settings, select Performance Stats > Training Status > > Resume Training Status. TIP: You should sync your device with your Garmin Connect account.

  • Page 71: Starting The Countdown Timer

    Starting the Countdown Timer 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > TIMERS. 3 Select an option: • To set and save a countdown timer for the first time, enter the time, press MENU, and select Save Timer. •...

  • Page 72: Using The Stopwatch

    Using the Stopwatch 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > STOPWATCH. 3 Press to start the timer. 4 Press LAP to restart the lap timer The total stopwatch time continues running. 5 Press to stop both timers. 6 Select an option: •...

  • Page 73: Editing An Alternate Time Zone

    Editing an Alternate Time Zone 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Edit. 3 Select a time zone. 4 Select an option: • To enter a custom name for the time zone, select Rename Zone. •...

  • Page 74: Projecting A Waypoint

    Courses You can send a course from your Garmin Connect account to your device. After it is saved to your device, you can navigate the course on your device. You can follow a saved course simply because it is a good route. For example, you can save and follow a bike friendly commute to work.

  • Page 75: Creating A Course On Garmin Connect

    Creating a Course on Garmin Connect Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 25). 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Training & Planning > Courses > Create Course.

  • Page 76: Using Climbpro

    Using ClimbPro The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for the upcoming climbs on a course. You can view climb details, including gradient, distance, and elevation gain, before or in real time while following a course. Cycling climb categories, based on length and gradient, are indicated by color. 1 Hold MENU.

  • Page 77: Navigating To Your Starting Point During An Activity

    Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of your current activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 During an activity, press 2 Select Back to Start, and select an option: •...

  • Page 78: Panning And Zooming The Map

    Panning and Zooming the Map 1 While navigating, press UP or DOWN to view the map. 2 Hold MENU. 3 Select Pan/Zoom. 4 Select an option: • To toggle between panning up and down, panning left and right, or zooming, press •...

  • Page 79: Multisport History

    Multisport History Your device stores the overall multisport summary of the activity, including overall distance, time, calories, and optional accessory data. Your device also separates the activity data for each sport segment and transition so you can compare similar training activities and track how quickly you move through the transitions. Transition history includes distance, time, average speed, and calories.

  • Page 80: Using The Odometer

    Using the Odometer The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled, elevation gained, and time in activities. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Totals > Odometer. 3 Press UP or DOWN to view odometer totals. Deleting History 1 From the watch face, hold MENU.
  • Page 81 (Power Save Timeout Settings, page 78). Record Activity: Enables activity FIT file recording for golf activities. FIT files record fitness information that is tailored for Garmin Connect. Recording Interval: Sets the frequency for recording track points during an expedition (Changing the Track Point Recording Interval, page 22).

  • Page 82: Customizing The Data Screens

    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 Garmin Connect. Customizing the Data Screens You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity.

  • Page 83: Activity Alerts

    Activity Alerts You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts are available only for specific activities. There are three types of alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts. Event alert: An event alert notifies you one time.

  • Page 84: Setting An Alert

    Setting an Alert 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Alerts. 6 Select an option: • Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity. •...

  • Page 85: Enabling Auto Pause

    Enabling Auto Pause ® You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must stop. NOTE: History is not recorded while the activity timer is stopped or paused. 1 Hold MENU.

  • Page 86: Using Auto Scroll

    4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Auto Scroll. 6 Select a display speed. Changing the GPS Setting For more information about GPS, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

  • Page 87: Changing The Order Of An Activity In The Apps List

    Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal. Garmin coach: Displays scheduled workouts when you select a Garmin coach training plan in your Garmin Connect account. Golf: Displays golf scores and statistics for your last round.

  • Page 88: Customizing The Widget Loop

    Pulse oximeter: Allows you to take a manual pulse oximeter reading. RCT camera controls: Allows you to manually take a photo, record a video clip, and customize settings (Using the Varia Camera Controls, page 94). Respiration: Your current respiration rate in breaths per minute and seven-day average. You can do a breathing activity to help you relax.

  • Page 89: Customizing The My Day Widget

    Customizing the My Day Widget You can customize the list of metrics displayed on the My Day widget. 1 From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the My Day widget. 2 Hold MENU. 3 Select My Day Options. 4 Select the toggle switches to show or hide each metric.

  • Page 90: Sensors Settings

    Sensors Settings Compass Settings Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Compass. Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 82). Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milliradians. North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the North Reference, page 82).

  • Page 91: Calibrating The Barometric Altimeter

    Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors &...

  • Page 92: Navigation Settings

    Navigation Settings You can customize the map features and appearance when navigating to a destination. Customizing Map Features 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Navigation > Data Screens. 3 Select an option: • Select Map to turn on or off the map. •...

  • Page 93: Setting Navigation Alerts

    5 Select During Sleep to enable the battery saver feature during your normal sleep hours. TIP: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select Low Battery Alert to receive an alert when the battery is low.

  • Page 94: Customizing Power Modes

    The Every Second recording option provides more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire activities that last for longer periods of time. USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer. Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings (Resetting All Default Settings, page 99).

  • Page 95: Time Settings

    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.

  • Page 96: Customizing The Hot Keys

    Customizing the Hot Keys You can customize the hold function of individual buttons and combinations of buttons. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Hot Keys. 3 Select a button or combination of buttons 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.

  • Page 97: Wireless Sensors

    After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 74). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired. For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that sensor.
  • Page 98 Sensor Type Description You can use Approach CT10 golf club sensors to automatically track your golf shots, Club Sensors including location, distance, and club type. DogTrack Allows you to receive data from a compatible handheld dog tracking device. You can use your watch with your eBike and view bike data, such as battery and shifting eBike information, during your rides.

  • Page 99: Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

    The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your watch using ANT+ or Bluetooth technology, you must pair the watch and sensor. If the sensor has both ANT+ and Bluetooth technology, Garmin recommends that you pair using ANT+ technology. After they are paired, the watch connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range.

  • Page 100: Running Dynamics

    The running dynamics accessory has an accelerometer that measures torso movement in order to calculate six running metrics. For more information, go to garmin.com/performance-data/running. Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It displays the total steps (right and left combined).

  • Page 101: Color Gauges And Running Dynamics Data

    Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides. You can watch the gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run. As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your running form.

  • Page 102: Vertical Oscillation And Vertical Ratio Data

    • Select to take a photo. • Select to save a clip. inReach Remote The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your fēnix device. Go to .garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device. Wireless Sensors...

  • Page 103: Using The Inreach Remote

    Using the inReach Remote Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add the inReach widget to the widget loop (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 80). 1 Turn on the inReach device. 2 On your fēnix watch, press UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the inReach widget. 3 Press to search for your inReach device.

  • Page 104: Controlling A Virb Action Camera During An Activity

    From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) Solar charging temperature range From 0 to 60°C (from 32 to 140°F) Wireless frequencies 2.4 GHz @ 3 dBm maximum The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Device Information...

  • Page 105: Battery Information

    Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer. TIP: For more information, go to garmin.com/fitandcare. 1 Rinse with water, or use a damp lint-free cloth.

  • Page 106: Changing The Quickfit Bands

    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. 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume. 2 If necessary, open a folder or volume.

  • Page 107: Is My Phone Compatible With My Watch

    • Remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your phone to retry the pairing process. • If you bought a new phone, remove your watch from the Garmin Connect app on the phone you intend to stop using.

  • Page 108: Acquiring Satellite Signals

    ◦ Connect your watch to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application. ◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone. While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.

  • Page 109: My Daily Step Count Does Not Appear

    2 Wait while your data syncs. Syncing can take several minutes. NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or update your step count. The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate Your watch uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors.

  • Page 110: Appendix

    Appendix Data Fields NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories to display data. % Functional Threshold Power: The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. % Heart Rate Reserve: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate).
  • Page 111 Average Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity. Average Strokes Per Length: The average number of strokes per pool length during the current activity. Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 14).
  • Page 112 ETA: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear. ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the waypoint).
  • Page 113 Interval Maximum %Max.: The maximum percentage of maximum heart rate for the current swim interval. Interval Maximum Heart Rate: The maximum heart rate for the current swim interval. Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval. Interval Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current interval. Interval Strokes Per Length: The average number of strokes per pool length during the current interval.
  • Page 114 Last Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the last completed lap. Last Lap 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the last lap. Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last completed lap. Last Lap Cadence: Cycling.
  • Page 115 Maximum Lap Power: The top power output for the current lap. Maximum Nautical Speed: The maximum speed in knots for the current activity. Maximum Power: The top power output for the current activity. Maximum SOG: The maximum speed of travel for the current activity, regardless of the course steered and temporary variations in heading.
  • Page 116 Split Distance: Running. The total distance of the current split. Split Distance Remaining: Running. The remaining distance of the current split. Split Pace: Running. The pace for the current split. Split Target Pace: Running. The target pace for the current split. Steps: The number of steps taken during the current activity.

  • Page 117: Vo2 Max. Standard Ratings

    Vertical Speed to Target: The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Work: The accumulated work performed (power output) in kilojoules. VO2 Max. Standard Ratings These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and sex. Males Percentile 20–29...

  • Page 118: Ftp Ratings

    FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by sex. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior...

  • Page 119: Wheel Size And Circumference

    Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet.
  • Page 120 Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 20 × 1.75 1515 20 × 1-3/8 1615 22 × 1-3/8 1770 22 × 1-1/2 1785 24 × 1 1753 24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785 24 × 1-1/8 1795 24 × 1.75 1890 24 × 1-1/4 1905 24 ×...

  • Page 121: Symbol Definitions

    Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.3 2326 650 x 20C 1938 650 x 23C 1944 650 × 35A 2090 650 × 38B 2105 650 × 38A 2125 700 × 18C 2070 700 × 19C 2080 700 ×...
  • Page 122 June 2023 GUID-DF9BDE35-F592-4CD8-872D-A2910FAFC147 v8...

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