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• To change the data that appears on the watch
face, select Data.
• To add the universal coordinated time or the
plane's tail number to the aviation-specific
digital watch face, select UTC/Tail Number�
• To add or change an accent color for the watch
face, select Accent Color�
• To change the background color, select Bkgd�
Color�
• To save the changes, select Done�
Sensors Settings
Compass Settings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors &
Accessories > Compass�
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the
compass sensor
(Calibrating the Compass Manually,
page 42).
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass
to letters, degrees, or milli-radians.
North Ref�: Sets the north reference of the compass
(Setting the North Reference,
Mode: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data
only (On), a combination of GPS and electronic-
sensor data when moving (Auto), or GPS data only
(Off).
Calibrating the Compass Manually
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To
improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects
that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles,
buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory,
and the device uses automatic calibration by default.
If you experience irregular compass behavior, for
example, after moving long distances or after extreme
temperature changes, you can manually calibrate the
compass.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >
Compass > Calibrate > Start�
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion
until a message appears.
Setting the North Reference
You can set the directional reference used in
calculating heading information.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >
Compass > North Ref��
3 Select an option:
• To set geographic north as the heading
reference, select True.
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page 42).
NOTICE
• To set the magnetic declination for your location
automatically, select Magnetic�
• To set grid north (000o) as the heading
reference, select Grid.
• To set the magnetic variation value manually,
select User, enter the magnetic variance, and
select Done.
Altimeter Settings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors &
Accessories > Altimeter�
Barometer: Allows you to set the barometric pressure
manually, or select a value from the nearest
METAR station through the Garmin Connect Mobile
app.
Altitude Alert: Sets an alarm to vibrate when you reach
a specified altitude.
O2 Alert: Sets an alarm to vibrate when you reach a
low-oxygen altitude.
Sync to Elevation: Allows you to synchronize the
device to your current elevation manually.
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and
the device uses automatic calibration at your GPS
starting point by default. You can manually calibrate
the barometric altimeter if you know the correct
elevation.
1 From the altimeter widget, hold MENU.
2 Select Options.
3 Select an option:
• To enter the current elevation, select Calibrate >
Yes�
• To calibrate automatically from your GPS
starting point, select Calibrate > Use GPS�
• To allow the altimeter to self-calibrate each time
you turn on GPS tracking, select Auto Cal� > On�
Barometer Settings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors &
Accessories > Barometer�
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the
barometer sensor.
Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer
widget.
Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure
change that triggers a storm alert.
Watch Mode: Sets the sensor used in watch mode. The
Auto option uses both the altimeter and barometer
according to your movement. You can use the
Altimeter option when your activity involves
changes in altitude, or the Barometer option when
your activity does not involve changes in altitude.
Pressure: Sets how the device displays pressure data.
Calibrating the Barometer
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and
the device uses automatic calibration at your GPS
Customizing Your Device
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