Projecting A Waypoint; Safety And Tracking Features; Adding Emergency Contacts - Garmin Fenix 8 Series Owner's Manual

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new
location.
NOTE: You may need to add the Project Wpt. app to the activities and apps list.
1 From the watch face, press
2 Select Project Wpt..
3 Press or to set the heading.
4 Press .
5 Press to select a unit of measure.
6 Press to enter the distance.
7 Press to save.
The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.
The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to
obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf.
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. You can enter emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.
For more information about safety and tracking features, go to garmin.com/safety.
Assistance: Allows you to send a message with your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to
your emergency contacts.
Incident detection: When the fēnix watch detects an incident during certain outdoor activities, the watch sends
an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location (if available) to your emergency contacts.
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 web page.
Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends and family during an event, providing real-time
updates.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your watch is connected to a compatible Android phone.
GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.

Adding Emergency Contacts

Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features. One phone number from your
emergency contacts or an emergency services phone number, such as 911, can be used as your emergency
calling number.
1 From the Garmin Connect app, select
2 Select Safety & Tracking > Safety Features > Emergency Contacts > Add Emergency Contacts.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Your emergency contacts receive a notification when you add them as an emergency contact, and can accept or
decline your request. If a contact declines, you must choose another emergency contact.

Safety and Tracking Features

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Safety and Tracking Features
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