Garmin Fenix 5s Plus Silver, Fenix 5 Black/Silver User manual

FĒNIX® 5/5S

Owner’s Manual

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Introduction

Charging the Device

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the
product box for product warnings and other important
information.

Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any
exercise program.

Device Overview

Select to turn the backlight on and off.

À

LIGHT

Hold to view the controls menu.
Hold to turn the device on.

Select to view the activity list and start or stop an activity.

Á

Select to choose an option in a menu.

Select to return to the previous screen.

Â

BACK

Select to record a lap, rest, or transition during a multisport
activity.

LAP

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

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DOWN

Hold to view the watch face from any screen.

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

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UP

Hold to view the menu.

MENU

Viewing the Controls Menu

The controls menu contains options, such as turning on do not
disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off.

NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the
controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 25).

From any screen, hold LIGHT.

1

WARNING

This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important
Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important information.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a
computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.

Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on

1

your device.

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging

2

port.
Charge the device completely.

3

Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device

To use the connected features of the fēnix device, it must be
paired directly through the Garmin Connect™ Mobile app,
instead of from the Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.

From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the

1

Garmin Connect Mobile app.
Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

2

Select LIGHT to turn on the device.

3

The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode.
TIP: You can hold LIGHT and select to manually enter

pairing mode.
Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect

4

account:

• If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the
Garmin Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen
instructions.

• If you already paired another device with the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, from the or menu, select
Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen
instructions.

Product Updates

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

2

Viewing Widgets

Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more
are available when you pair your device with a smartphone.

• Select UP or DOWN.

The device scrolls through the widget loop.

• Select to view additional options and functions for a
widget.

• From any screen, hold BACK to return to the watch face.

• If you are recording an activity, select BACK to return to the
activity data pages.

Introduction 1

On your computer, install Garmin Express™ (www.garmin.com

/express). On your smartphone, install the Garmin Connect

Mobile app.
This provides easy access to these services for Garmin

devices:

• Software updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Product registration

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Setting Up Garmin Express

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

1

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

Activities and Apps

Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness
activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them
with the Garmin Connect community.

You can also add Connect IQ™ activities and apps to your
device using the Connect IQ website (Connect IQ Features,

page 8).

For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric
accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

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.

From the watch face, select .

1

Select an activity.

2

If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter

3

additional information.
If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+

4

sensors.
If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the

5

device locates satellites.
Select to start the timer.

6

NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until

you start the timer.

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the

Device, page 1).

• Select LAP to record laps.

• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Stopping an Activity

Select .

1

Select an option:

2

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select

Save.

• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,

select Resume Later.

• To mark a lap, select Lap.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along

the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use

GPS.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by

the most direct path, select Back to Start > Straight Line.
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use

GPS.

• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select

Discard > Yes.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it

automatically after 30 minutes.

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity

The list of your favorite activities appears when you press
from the watch face, and it provides quick access to the
activities you use most. The first time you press to start an
activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite activities.
You can add or remove favorite activities at any time.

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Hold MENU.

1

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

2

Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a
white background. Other activities appear with a black
background.

Select an option:

3

• To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select

Set as Favorite.

• To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select

Remove from Favorites.

Creating a Custom Activity

From the watch face, select > Add.

1

Select an option:

2

• Select Copy Activity to create your custom activity

starting from one of your saved activities.

• Select Other to create a new custom activity.
If necessary, select an activity type.

3

Select a name or enter a custom name.

4

Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:
Bike(2).

Select an option:

5

• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can select an accent color or customize the
data screens.

• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.

Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

6

Indoor Activities

The fēnix device can be used for training indoors, such as
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is
turned off for indoor activities.

When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,
and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the
device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of
the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few
outdoor runs or walks using GPS.

TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.
You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and
cadence.

When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not
available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed
and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence
sensor).

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

To record more accurate distances for your treadmill runs, you
can calibrate the treadmill distance after you run at least 1.5 km
(1 mi.) on a treadmill. If you use different treadmills, you can
manually calibrate the treadmill distance on each treadmill or
after each run.

Start a treadmill activity (Starting an Activity, page 2), and run

1

at least 1.5 km (1 mi.) on the treadmill.
After you complete your run, select .

2

Select an option:

3

• To calibrate the treadmill distance the first time, select
Save.

The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
calibration.

• To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the first­time calibration, select Calibrate & Save > Yes.

Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and

4

enter the distance on your device.

2 Activities and Apps

Recording a Strength Training Activity

You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is
multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move.

From the watch face, select > Strength.

1

The first time you record a strength training activity, you will
select which wrist your watch is on.

Select to start the set timer.

2

Start your first set.

3

The device counts your reps. Your rep count appears when
you complete at least six reps.

TIP: The device can only count reps of a single move for
each set. When you want to change moves, you should finish
the set and start a new one.

Select LAP to finish the set.

4

The watch displays the total reps for the set. After several
seconds, the rest timer appears.

If necessary, hold MENU, select Edit Last Set, and edit the

5

number of reps.
TIP: You can also add the weight used for the set.
When you are done resting, select LAP to start your next set.

6

Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is

7

complete.
After your last set, select to stop the set timer.

8

Select Save.

9

Outdoor Activities

The fēnix device comes preloaded with outdoor activities, such
as running and cycling. GPS is turned on for outdoor activities.
You can add new activities based on default activities, such as
walking or rowing. You can also add custom activities to your
device (Creating a Custom Activity, page 2).

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your device records the details of each downhill skiing or
snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This feature is
turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It
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. You can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can
view run details from the paused screen or while the timer is
running.

Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.

1

Hold MENU.

2

Select View Runs.

3

Select UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your

4

current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum

speed, average speed, and total descent.

Using 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.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

From the watch face, select .

1

Select an activity.

2

Hold MENU.

3

Select the activity settings.

4

Select Metronome > Status > On.

5

Select an option:

6

• Select Beats / Minute to enter a value based on the

cadence you want to maintain.

• Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the
beats.

• Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and
vibration.

If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome

7

feature before you run.
Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2).

8

The metronome starts automatically.
During your run, select UP or DOWN to view the metronome

9

screen.
If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome settings.

10

Jumpmaster

WARNING

The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers
only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used as a primary
skydiving altimeter. Failure to input the appropriate jump related
information can lead to serious personal injury or death.

The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for
calculating the high altitude release point (HARP). The device
detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating
toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and
electronic compass.

Multisport

Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can
take advantage of the multisport activities, such as Triathlon or
Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition
between activities and continue to view your total time and
distance. For example, you can switch from biking to running
and view your total time and distance for biking and running
throughout the multisport activity.

You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the
default triathlon activity set up for a standard triathlon.

Creating a Multisport Activity

From the watch face, select > Add > Multisport.

1

Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name.

2

Duplicate activity names include a number. For example,
Triathlon(2).

Select two or more activities.

3

Select an option:

4

• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can select whether to include transitions.

• Select Done to save and use the multisport activity.

Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

5

Tips for Triathlon Training or Using Multisport Activities

• Select to start your first activity.

• Select LAP to transition to the next activity.

If transitions are turned on, the transition time is recorded
separately from the activity times.

• If necessary, select LAP to start the next activity.

• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Swimming

NOTICE

The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with
the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.

NOTE: The device cannot record wrist heart rate data while
swimming.

Activities and Apps 3

NOTE: The device is compatible with the HRM-Tri™ accessory
and the HRM-Swim™ accessory (Heart Rate While Swimming,

page 9).

Swim Terminology

Length: One trip down the pool.
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts

after a rest.

Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the

device completes a full cycle.

Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool

length and the number of strokes for that length. For
example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of

45. For open water swimming, swolf is calculated over 25
meters. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and,
like golf, a lower score is better.

Stroke Types

Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming.
Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types
appear when you are viewing interval history. You can also
select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data

Screens, page 22).

Free Freestyle

Back Backstroke

Breast Breaststroke

Fly Butterfly

Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval

Drill Used with drill logging (Training with the Drill Log, page 4)

Tips for Swimming Activities

• Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen
instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size.

The next time you start a pool swimming activity, the device
uses this pool size. You can hold MENU, select the activity
settings, and select Pool Size to change the size.

• Select LAP to record a rest during pool swimming.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths

for pool swimming.

• Select LAP to record an interval during open water
swimming.

Resting During Pool Swimming

The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also displays
time and distance for the last completed interval.

NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.

During your swim activity, select LAP to start a rest.

1

The display reverses to white text on a black background,
and the rest screen appears.

During a rest, select UP or DOWN to view other data screens

2

(optional).
Select LAP, and continue swimming.

3

Repeat for additional rest intervals.

4

Training with the Drill Log

The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can
use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm
swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four
major strokes.

During your pool swim activity, select UP or DOWN to view

1

the drill log screen.
Select LAP to start the drill timer.

2

After you complete a drill interval, select LAP.

3

The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record
the entire swim session.

Select a distance for the completed drill.

4

Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for
the activity profile.

Select an option:

5

• To start another drill interval, select LAP.

• To start a swim interval, select UP or DOWN to return to

the swim training screens.

Golfing

Downloading Golf Courses

Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it
using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Download Golf

1

Courses > .

Select a golf course.

2

Select Download.

3

After the course finishes downloading, it appears in the list of
courses on your fēnix device.

Playing Golf

Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it
from the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Garmin Connect,

page 6). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect

Mobile app are updated automatically.
Before you play golf, you should charge the device (Charging

the Device, page 1).

From the watch face, select > Golf.

1

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

2

Select a course from the list of available courses.

3

Select Yes to keep score.

4

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

5

The device automatically transitions when you move to the
next hole.

After you complete your activity, select > End Round >

6

Yes.

Hole Information

Because pin locations change, the device calculates the
distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the
actual pin location.

Current hole number

À

Distance to the back of the green

Á

Distance to the middle of the green

Â

Distance to the front of the green

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Par for the hole

Ä

Next hole

Previous hole

Moving the Flag

You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin
location.

From the hole information screen, select > Move Flag.

1

Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position.

2

4 Activities and Apps

Select .

3

The distances on the hole information screen are updated to
show the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only
the current round.

Viewing Hazards

You can view distances to hazards along the fairway for par 4
and 5 holes. Hazards that affect shot selection are displayed
individually or in groups to help you determine the distance to
layup or carry.

From the hole information screen, select > Hazards.

1

• The distances to the front À and back Á of the nearest

hazard appear on the screen.

• The hazard type  is listed at the top of the screen.

• The green is represented as a half circle à at the top of

the screen. The line below the green represents the center
of the fairway.

• Hazards Ä are shown below the green in approximate

locations relative to the fairway.

Select UP or DOWN to view other hazards for the current

2

hole.

Viewing Measured Shots

Before the device can automatically detect and measure shots,
you must enable scoring.

Your device features automatic shot detection and recording.
Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records
your shot distance so you can view it later.

TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the
device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the
ball. Putts are not detected.

While playing golf, select > Measure Shot.

1

Your last shot distance appears.
NOTE: The distance automatically resets when you hit the

ball again, putt on the green, or move to the next hole.
Select DOWN to view all recorded shot distances.

2

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5
holes.

Select > Layups.
Each layup and the distance until you reach each layup

appear on the screen.
NOTE: Distances are removed from the list as you pass

them.

Keeping Score

From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.

1

The scorecard appears when you are on the green.
Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

2

Select to select a hole.

3

Select UP or DOWN to set the score.

4

Your total score is updated.

Updating a Score

From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.

1

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

2

Select to select a hole.

3

Select UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole.

4

Your total score is updated.

TruSwing

The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded
from your TruSwing device. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to
purchase a TruSwing device.

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Using the Golf Odometer

You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and
steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops
when you start or end a round.

Select > Odometer.

1

If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to zero.

2

Tracking Statistics

The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics tracking
while playing golf.

From the hole information screen, hold MENU.

1

Select the activity settings.

2

Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.

3

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your fēnix device when you
connect the device to a compatible smartphone using Bluetooth
wireless technology. Some features require you to install the
Garmin Connect Mobile app on the connected smartphone. Go
to www.garmin.com/apps for more information. Some features
are also available when you connect your device to a wireless
network.

Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and

messages on your fēnix device.

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 Garmin Connect tracking page.

GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections

using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.

Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends

your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you
finish recording the activity.

Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new

watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.

Software Updates: Allows you to update your device software.
Weather: Allows you to view current weather conditions and

weather forecasts.

Bluetooth sensors: Allows you to connect Bluetooth

compatible sensors, such as a heart rate monitor.

Find my phone: Locates your lost smartphone that is paired

with your fēnix device and currently within range.

Find my device: Locates your lost fēnix device that is paired

with your smarphone and currently within range.

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the fēnix
device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your

Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).

Hold MENU.

1

Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status >

2

On.
Select During Activity.

3

Select a notification preference.

4

Connected Features 5

Select a sound preference.

5

Select Not During Activity.

6

Select a notification preference.

7

Select a sound preference.

8

Select Timeout.

9

Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification

10

appears on the screen.

Viewing Notifications

From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications

1

widget.
Select , and select a notification.

2

Select DOWN for more options.

3

Select BACK to return to the previous screen.

4

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call

When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone,
the fēnix device displays the name or phone number of the
caller. You can accept or decline the call. If your device is
connected to a smartphone with Android™, you can also decline
with a text message by selecting from a list of messages on your
fēnix device.

• To accept the call, select Accept.

• To decline the call, select Decline.

• To decline the call and immediately send a text message
reply, select Reply, and select a message from the list.

Replying to a Text Message

NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with

Android.
When you receive a text message notification on your fēnix

device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of
messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin
Connect Mobile app.

NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone.
Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and
phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more
information about text message charges or limits.

From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications

1

widget.
Select , and select a text message notification.

2

Select DOWN > Reply.

3

Select a message from the list.

4

Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text
message.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your fēnix 5/5S device.

Select an option:

• If you are using an Apple® smartphone, use the

notifications settings on your smartphone to select the
items to show on the device.

• If you are using a smartphone with Android, from the

Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Settings > Smart

Notifications.

Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts

You can set the fēnix 5/5S device to alert you when your paired
smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless
technology.

NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.

Hold MENU.

1

Select Settings > Phone > Alerts.

2

Locating a Lost Mobile Device

You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that
is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently
within range.

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

1

Select .

2

The fēnix device begins searching for your paired mobile
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and
the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the fēnix device
screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move
closer to your mobile device.

Select BACK to stop searching.

3

Garmin Connect

Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks,
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more.

You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect
Mobile app. You can also create an account when you set up
the Garmin Express application (www.garmin.com/express).

Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed

activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.

Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information

about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,
distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead
map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more
detailed information about your golf games, including
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
view customizable reports.

NOTE: To view some data, you must pair an optional
wireless sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless

Sensors, page 27).

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

1

Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on

2

your fēnix device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off

Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.

6 Connected Features

Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a

friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.

Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow

each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.

Manage your settings: You can customize your device and

user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account,
and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone
(Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).

Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile
app (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile,

page 7).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile
app automatically sends the update to your device.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must
download and install the Garmin Express application and add
your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,

page 7).

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

1

When new software is available, the Garmin Express
application sends it to your device.

After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the

2

update, disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device installs the update.

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

The Garmin Express application connects your device to your
Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the
Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your
Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or
training plans, from Garmin Connect website to your device. You
can also install device software updates and manage your
Connect IQ apps.

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

1

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

2

Download and install the Garmin Express application.

3

Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add

4

Device.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

1

Select .

2

Garmin Golf™ App

The Garmin Golf app allows golfers to compete with each other
at different courses. More than 41,000 courses have a weekly
leaderboard that anyone can join. You can set up a tournament
event and invite players to compete. You can upload scorecards
from your compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics
and shot analyses.

The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect
account. You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app
store on your smartphone.

Starting a GroupTrack Session

Before you can start a GroupTrack session, you must have a
Garmin Connect account, a compatible smartphone, and the
Garmin Connect Mobile app.

These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with
fēnix 5/5S devices. If your connections have other compatible
devices, you can see them on the map. The other devices may
not be able to display GroupTrack riders on the map.

Go outside, and turn on the fēnix 5/5S device.

1

Pair your smartphone with the fēnix 5/5S device (Pairing

2

Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1).

On the fēnix 5/5S device, hold MENU, and select Settings >

3

GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing connections

on the map screen.

In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,

4

select LiveTrack > GroupTrack.
If you have more than one compatible device, select a device

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for the GroupTrack session.
Select Visible to > All Connections.

6

Select Start LiveTrack.

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On the fēnix 5/5S device, start an activity.

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Scroll to the map to view your connections.

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TIP: From the map, you can hold MENU and select Nearby

Connections to view distance, direction, and pace or speed
information for other connections in the GroupTrack session.

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions

The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other
connections in your group using LiveTrack directly on the
screen. All members of the group must be your connections in
your Garmin Connect account.

• Start your activity outside using GPS.

• Pair your fēnix 5/5S device with your smartphone using
Bluetooth technology.

• In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,
select Connections to update the list of connections for your
GroupTrack session.

• Make sure all of your connections pair to their smartphones
and start a LiveTrack session in the Garmin Connect Mobile
app.

• Make sure all your connections are in range (40 km or
25 mi.).

• During a GroupTrack session, scroll to the map to view your
connections (Adding a Map to an Activity, page 22).

Garmin Explore

The Garmin Explore website allows you to plan trips and use
cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. It offers
advanced planning, allowing you to share and sync data with
your compatible Garmin device.

You can go to explore.garmin.com.

™

Wi‑Fi® Connected Features

Some fēnix 5/5S models have Wi‑Fi connected features. The
Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi
connectivity.

Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:

Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect
account as soon as you finish recording the activity.

Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and

select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect
site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the
files are wirelessly sent to your device.

Software updates: Allows your device to download the latest

software update when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. The
next time you turn on or unlock the device, you can follow the
on-screen instructions to install the software update.

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network

You must connect your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile
app on your smartphone or to the Garmin Express application
on your computer before you can connect to a Wi‑Fi network.

Hold MENU.

1

Select Settings > Wi-Fi > My Networks > Add Network.

2

The device displays a list of nearby Wi‑Fi networks.
Select a network.

3

If necessary, enter the password for the network.

4

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The device connects to the network, and the network is added to
the list of saved networks. The device reconnects to this network
automatically when it is within range.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Connect IQ website. You can
customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets,
and apps.

Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the

clock.

Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present

sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.

Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data

and notifications.

Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new

outdoor and fitness activity types.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

1

Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in.

2

Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

3

Follow the on-screen instructions.

4

Heart Rate Features

The fēnix 5/5S device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and
is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors (sold
separately). You can view heart rate data on the heart rate
widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data
are available, your device uses the chest heart rate data.

Wrist-based Heart Rate

Wearing the Device

• Wear the device above your wrist bone.

NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable. For more
accurate heart rate readings on the fēnix device, it should not
move while running or exercising.

NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the
device.

• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 8 for more
information about wrist-based heart rate.

• For more information about accuracy, go to garmin.com

/ataccuracy.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.

• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device.

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under
the device.

• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of the
device.

• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should
be snug but comfortable.

• Wait until the icon is solid before starting your activity.

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading
before starting your activity.

NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.

• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.

• While exercising, use a silicone band.

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute
(bpm) and a graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours.

From the watch face, select DOWN.

1

Select to view your average resting heart rate values for

2

the last 7 days.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your fēnix 5/5S
device and view it on paired Garmin devices.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

1

Select Options > Broadcast Heart Rate.

2

The fēnix 5/5S device starts broadcasting your heart rate
data, and appears.

NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while
broadcasting heart rate data from the heart rate widget.

Pair your fēnix 5/5S device with your Garmin ANT+

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compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

compatible device. See your owner's manual.
TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any

key, and select Yes.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity

You can set up your fēnix 5/5S device to broadcast your heart
rate data automatically when you begin an activity. For example,
you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge® device while
cycling, or to a VIRB® action camera during an activity.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

1

Select Options > Broadcast During Activity.

2

Begin an activity (Starting an Activity, page 2).

3

The fēnix 5/5S device starts broadcasting your heart rate
data in the background.

NOTE: There is no indication that the device is broadcasting
your heart rate data during an activity.

If necessary, pair your fēnix 5/5S device with your Garmin

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ANT+ compatible device.
NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

compatible device. See your owner's manual.
TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, stop the

activity (Stopping an Activity, page 2).

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Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert

You can set the device to alert you when your heart rate
exceeds a certain number of beats per minute (bpm) after a
period of inactivity.

From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

1

Select Options > Abnormal HR Alert > Status > On.

2

Select Alert Threshold.

3

Select a heart rate threshold value.

4

Each time you exceed the threshold value, a message appears
and the device vibrates.

Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor

The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The
device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor
unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the device.

From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

1

Select Options > Status > Off.

2

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place
during your activity.

If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate

1

monitor.
Wet the electrodes À on the back of the heart rate monitor to

2

create a strong connection between your chest and the
transmitter.

Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-

3

side up.

The loop Á and hook  connection should be on your right
side.

Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect

4

the strap hook to the loop.
NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.

After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending
data.

Pool Swimming

NOTICE

Hand wash the heart rate monitor after exposure to chlorine or
other pool chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances
can damage the heart rate monitor.

The HRM-Tri accessory is designed primarily for open water
swimming, but it can be used occasionally for pool swimming.
The heart rate monitor should be worn under a swim suit or
triathlon top during pool swimming. Otherwise, it may slide down
your chest when pushing off the pool wall.

Heart Rate While Swimming

NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate is not available while swimming.

The HRM-Tri accessory and the HRM-Swim accessory record
and store your heart rate data while swimming. Heart rate data
is not visible on compatible fēnix devices while the heart rate
monitor is underwater.

You must start a timed activity on your paired fēnix device to
view stored heart rate data later. During rest intervals when out
of the water, the heart rate monitor sends your heart rate data to
your fēnix device.

Your fēnix device automatically downloads stored heart rate
data when you save your timed swim activity. Your heart rate
monitor must be out of the water, active, and within range of the
device (3 m) while data is downloaded. You can review your
heart rate data in the device history and on your Garmin
Connect account.

Data Storage

The heart rate monitor can store up to 20 hours of data in a
single activity. When the heart rate monitor memory is full, your
oldest data is overwritten.

You can start a timed activity on your paired fēnix device, and
the heart rate monitor records your heart rate data even if you
move away from your device. For example, you can record heart
rate data during fitness activities or team sports where watches
cannot be worn. Your heart rate monitor automatically sends
your stored heart rate data to your fēnix device when you save
your activity. Your heart rate monitor must be active and within
range (3 m) of the device while data is uploaded.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try
these tips.

• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if
applicable).

• Tighten the strap on your chest.

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate

Monitor, page 9).

• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate

monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart
rate signals.

• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart
rate monitor.

Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic
fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage power
lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz
cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTICE

A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability
of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.

• Rinse the heart rate monitor after every use.

• Hand wash the heart rate monitor after every seven uses or
one pool swim, using a tiny amount of mild detergent, such
as dishwashing liquid.

NOTE: Using too much detergent may damage the heart rate
monitor.

• Do not put the heart rate monitor in a washing machine or
dryer.

• When drying the heart rate monitor, hang it up or lay it flat.

Running Dynamics

You can use your compatible fēnix device paired with the
HRM-Tri accessory or other running dynamics accessory to
provide real-time feedback about your running form. If your fēnix

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device was packaged with the HRM-Tri accessory, the devices
are already paired.

The running dynamics accessory has an accelerometer that
measures torso movement in order to calculate six running
metrics.

Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It

displays the total steps (right and left combined).

Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while

running. It displays the vertical motion of your torso,
measured in centimeters.

Ground contact time: Ground contact time is the amount of

time in each step that you spend on the ground while
running. It is measured in milliseconds.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available
while walking.

Ground contact time balance: Ground contact time balance

displays the left/right balance of your ground contact time
while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2
with an arrow pointing left or right.

Stride length: Stride length is the length of your stride from one

footfall to the next. It is measured in meters.

Vertical ratio: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to

stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower number
typically indicates better running form.

and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

page 27). If your fēnix 5/5S was packaged with the accessory,

the devices are already paired, and the fēnix 5/5S is set to
display running dynamics data screens.

Select an option:

1

• If your running dynamics accessory and fēnix 5/5S device

are already paired, skip to step 7.

• If your running dynamics accessory and fēnix 5/5S device

are not already paired, complete all the steps in this
procedure.

Hold MENU.

2

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3

Select an activity.

4

Select the activity settings.

5

Select Data Screens > Add New.

6

Select a running dynamics data screen.

7

NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for

all activities.
Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2).

8

Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to

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view your metrics.

Training with Running Dynamics

Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on a
running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Tri accessory,

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data

The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical oscillation, ground
contact time, ground contact time balance, or vertical ratio as the primary metric. The color gauge shows you how your running
dynamics data compare to those of other runners. The color zones are based on percentiles.

Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels. The data values in the red or orange zones are typical for less
experienced or slower runners. The data values in the green, blue, or purple zones are typical for more experienced or faster
runners. More experienced runners tend to exhibit shorter ground contact times, lower vertical oscillation, lower vertical ratio, and
higher cadence than less experienced runners. However, taller runners typically have slightly slower cadences, longer strides, and
slightly higher vertical oscillation. Vertical ratio is your vertical oscillation divided by stride length. It is not correlated with height.

Go to www.garmin.com/runningdynamics for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and interpretations of
running dynamics data, you can search reputable running publications and websites.

Color Zone Percentile in Zone Cadence Range Ground Contact Time Range

Purple >95 >183 spm <218 ms

Blue 70–95 174–183 spm 218–248 ms

Green 30–69 164–173 spm 249–277 ms

Orange 5–29 153–163 spm 278–308 ms

Red <5 <153 spm >308 ms

Ground Contact Time Balance Data

Ground contact time balance measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total ground contact time. For
example, 51.3% with an arrow pointing left indicates the runner is spending more time on the ground when on the left foot. If your
data screen displays both numbers, for example 48–52, 48% is the left foot and 52% is the right foot.

Color Zone Red Orange Green Orange Red

Symmetry Poor Fair Good Fair Poor

Percent of Other Runners 5% 25% 40% 25% 5%

Ground Contact Time Balance >52.2% L 50.8–52.2% L 50.7% L–50.7% R 50.8–52.2% R >52.2% R

While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and greater imbalances with
certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate further from 50–50 when running up or down hills.
Most running coaches agree that a symmetrical running form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides.

You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run.
As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your
running form.

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data

The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at
the chest (HRM-Tri or HRM-Run™ accessories) or at the waist (Running Dynamics Pod accessory).

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