Resetting All Default Settings
Before you reset all default settings, you should sync the watch with the Garmin Connect app to upload your
activity data.
You can reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values.
1 Hold
.
2 Select Settings > System > Reset.
3 Select an option:
• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values, including user profile data, but save activity
history and downloaded apps and files, select Reset Default Settings.
• To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and delete all user-entered information and
activity history, select Delete Data and Reset Settings.
Advanced Settings
Hold
, and select Settings > System > Advanced.
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The Smart recording option (default) allows for
longer activity recordings. 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 watch to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin mode when connected to a
computer. Garmin mode allows you to continue using the watch while it is plugged in to a power source.
Calibrate Compass: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass if you experience irregular compass
behavior. For example, after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes.
About the AMOLED Display
By default, the watch settings are optimized for battery life and performance
page 29).
Image persistence, or pixel "burn-in," is normal behavior for AMOLED devices. To extend the display life, you
should avoid displaying static images at high brightness levels for long time periods. To minimize burn-in, the
Approach S44 display turns off after the selected timeout
turn your wrist toward your body, tap the touchscreen, or press a button to wake the watch.
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Device Information
(Customizing the Display Settings,
(Maximizing Battery Life,
page 25). You can
Device Information
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