Garmin Fenix 8 Series Owner's Manual page 65

Auto Scroll: Automatically scrolls through all of the activity data screens while the activity timer is running.
Auto Set: Automatically starts and stops exercise sets during a strength training activity.
Auto Sport Change: Automatically detects a transition to the next sport in a multisport activity, such as a
triathlon.
Auto Start: Automatically starts a motocross or BMX activity when you start moving.
Background Color: For MIP watches, sets the background color of the data screens to black or white.
Broadcast Heart Rate: Automatically broadcasts heart rate data from your watch to paired devices when you
start the activity (Broadcasting Heart Rate Data,
ClimbPro: Displays ascent information for upcoming and current climbs while navigating a course
ClimbPro, page 60).
Countdown Start: Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals.
Data Screens: Customizes data screens and adds new data screens for the activity
Screens, page 55).
Edit Weight: Prompts you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.
Flashlight Strobe: Sets the LED flashlight strobe mode, speed, and color during the activity.
Grading System: Sets the grading system for rating the route difficulty for a rock climbing activity.
Jump Mode: Sets the jump rope activity target to a set time, number of reps, or open ended.
Lane Number: Sets your lane number for track running.
Laps: Configures the settings for the Auto Lap, Lap Key, and Lap Alert options.
Lap Alert: Sets the data fields to show for laps.
Lap Key: Enables 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.
Mode Tracking: Sets the ascent and descent tracking mode to automatic or manual for backcountry skiing and
snowboarding.
Obstacle Tracking: Saves obstacle locations from your first loop of the course. On repeat loops of the course,
the watch uses the saved locations to switch between obstacle and running intervals
Racing Activity, page 35).
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
Power Averaging: Controls whether the watch includes zero values for bike power data that occur when you are
not pedaling.
Power Mode: Sets the default power mode for the activity.
Power Save Timeout: Sets the timeout limit for the watch to stay in activity mode while waiting for you to start
the activity, 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 After Sunset: Sets the watch to record track points after sunset during an expedition.
Record Temperature: Records the ambient temperature around the watch or from a paired temperature sensor.
Record VO2 Max.: Records a VO2 max. estimate for trail run and ultra run activities.
Recording Interval: Sets the frequency for recording track points during an expedition. By default, GPS track
points are recorded once an hour, and they are not recorded after sunset. Recording track points less
frequently maximizes battery life.
Rename: Sets the activity name.
Apps and Activities
page 115).
button for recording a lap or rest during an activity.
(Using
(Customizing the Data
(Map Settings, page 119).
(Recording an Obstacle
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