Starting An Activity; Stopping An Activity; Skiing; Going Cross-Country Skiing - Garmin fenix 3 Owner's Manual

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Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if
required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to
watch mode.
1
From the clock, select START.
2
Select an activity.
3
If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter
additional information.
4
If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+
sensors.
5
If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the
device locates satellites.
6
Select START to start the timer.
NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until
you start the timer.

Stopping an Activity

NOTE: Some options are not available for some activities.
1
Select STOP.
2
Select an option:
• To follow your track back to the starting point of your
activity, select TracBack.
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select
Save.
• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select
Discard.
• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,
select Resume Later.

Skiing

Going Cross-Country Skiing

Before you go skiing, you should charge the device
the Device).
1
From the clock, select START.
2
Select XC Ski.
3
Wait while the device locates satellites.
4
Select START to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
5
Start your activity.
6
Select LAP to record laps (optional).
7
Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
8
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.

Going Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding

Before you go skiing or snowboarding, you should charge the
device (Charging the Device).
1
From the clock, select START.
2
Select Ski.
3
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
4
Select START to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
5
Start your activity.
The auto run feature is turned on by default. This feature
automatically records new ski runs based on your movement.
The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when
you are on a chairlift. The timer remains paused during the
chairlift ride.
2
™ activity apps to your device using
(Connect IQ Features).
(Charging
6
If necessary, start moving downhill to restart the timer.
7
Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
8
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your device records the details of each skiing or snowboarding
run. You can view run details from the paused screen or while
the timer is running.
1
Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.
2
Hold UP.
3
Select View Runs.
4
Select UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your
®
current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum
speed, average speed, and total descent.

Hiking

Going for a Hike

Before you go for a hike, you should charge the device
(Charging the Device).
1
From the clock, select START.
2
Select Hike.
3
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
4
Select START to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
5
Start your activity.
The device records a track while you hike.
6
Select START > Resume to resume tracking.
7
When you want to take a break or pause the device from
tracking, select STOP > Resume Later.
The device saves the status of your hike and enters low
power mode.
8
Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
9
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.

Running

Going for a Run

Before you go for a run, you should charge the device
the Device). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for your run,
you must pair the sensor with your device
Sensors).
1
Put on your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate
monitor (optional).
2 From the clock, select START.
3 Select Run.
4 When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device
connects to the sensors.
5
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6
Select START to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
7 Start your activity.
8 Select LAP to record laps (optional).
9 Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages (optional).
10
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.

Running with the Metronome

The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or
more consistent cadence.
1
Hold UP.
(Charging
(Pairing ANT+
Activities