Taking Time-Lapse Photos; G-Metrix; G-Metrix Overlays; Ant+ Sensors - Garmin VIRB X Owner's Manual

Taking Time-Lapse Photos

You can use the time-lapse or extended time-lapse mode to
take a series of photos at a set time interval.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Photos > Mode.
3
Select Timelapse or Ext. Timelapse.
4
If using extended time-lapse mode, select a start time and
duration for the shoot.
5
Select a time interval between photos.
6
While on the home screen, select the
The device takes a series of photos at the selected interval.
The screen displays the remaining number of photos the
device can take , the number of photos the device has
taken , the elapsed time
the next photo is taken
7
Select to stop taking photos.

G-Metrix

Your VIRB X/XE device contains built-in GPS, G-force, and
orientation sensors. Your device can also wirelessly connect to
external ANT+ sensors and other Garmin devices to capture
even more performance data. You can use the free Garmin
VIRB mobile app or VIRB Edit software application to overlay
gauges, graphs, and more. You can then play back your
recorded video to show your speed, acceleration, heart rate, and
other sensor data in real time.

G-Metrix Overlays

Your device can record these types of data.
• Speed
• Pace
• Altitude
• G-force
• Orientation
• Hang time
• Distance
• Grade
• Pitch
• Roll
• Bearing (when moving)
• GPS location (coordinates)
• Track shape and position
• Lap times
• Lap count
• Heart rate (when connected to a compatible heart rate
monitor)
• Cadence (when connected to a compatible bicycle cadence
sensor)
6
key.
, and the time in seconds until
.
• Power output in watts (when connected to a compatible
power meter)
• Temperature (when connected to a compatible temperature
sensor)
• Automotive data (when connected to a compatible OBD-II
device)

ANT+ Sensors

Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ sensors. For more
information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors,
go to http://buy.garmin.com.

Pairing Your ANT+ Sensors

When you pair a compatible ANT+ sensor with your device, the
sensor data is included in the G-Metrix overlays and in the .fit
file.
1
Put on the heart rate monitor or install the sensor.
2
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
3
Hold MENU.
4
Select Sensors > Add New.
5
Select an option:
• Select Search All.
• Select your sensor type.
6
Select the sensor to pair.
After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status
changes to Connected.
While on the home screen, you can select
data.
Tips for Pairing ANT+ Accessories with Your Garmin
Device
• Verify that the ANT+ accessory is compatible with your
Garmin device.
• Before you pair the ANT+ accessory with your Garmin
device, move 10 m (32.9 ft.) away from other ANT+
accessories.
• Bring the Garmin device within range 3 m (10 ft.) of the ANT+
accessory.
• After you pair the first time, your Garmin device automatically
recognizes the ANT+ accessory each time it is activated. This
process occurs automatically when you turn on the Garmin
device and only takes a few seconds when the accessories
are activated and functioning correctly.
• When paired, your Garmin device receives data from only
your accessory, and you can go near other accessories.

Removing Paired ANT+ Sensors

1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Sensors.
3
Select a sensor.
4
Select Remove > Yes.

Bluetooth Devices

Connecting a Wireless External Microphone

You can connect a Bluetooth hands-free device with your VIRB
X/XE device.
1
Hold MENU.
2
Select Bluetooth > Status to turn on Bluetooth wireless
technology.
3
Select Add New.
4
Select the wireless device to pair.
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G-Metrix