Garmin Fenix 5X Owner's Manual

FĒNIX® 5X

Owner’s Manual

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Introduction.....................................................................1

Device Overview......................................................................... 1

Viewing the Controls Menu.................................................... 1

Viewing Widgets.................................................................... 1

Charging the Device................................................................... 1

Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device............................... 1

Product Updates......................................................................... 1

Setting Up Garmin Express................................................... 2

Activities......................................................................... 2

Starting an Activity...................................................................... 2

Tips for Recording Activities.................................................. 2

Stopping an Activity.................................................................... 2

Creating a Custom Activity......................................................... 2

Indoor Activities.......................................................................... 2

Outdoor Activities........................................................................2

Viewing Your Ski Runs.......................................................... 2

Using the Metronome.............................................................2

Jumpmaster........................................................................... 3

Multisport.................................................................................... 3

Creating a Multisport Activity................................................. 3

Tips for Triathlon Training or Using Multisport Activities........ 3

Swimming................................................................................... 3

Swim Terminology................................................................. 3

Stroke Types.......................................................................... 3

Tips for Swimming Activities.................................................. 3

Resting During Pool Swimming............................................. 3

Training with the Drill Log...................................................... 3

Golfing........................................................................................ 4

Playing Golf............................................................................4

Hole Information.....................................................................4

Moving the Flag..................................................................... 4

Measuring a Shot................................................................... 4

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances................................... 4

Keeping Score....................................................................... 4

Updating a Score................................................................... 4

TruSwing™............................................................................ 4

Using the Golf Odometer....................................................... 4

Tracking Statistics.................................................................. 4

Heart Rate Features....................................................... 4

Wrist-based Heart Rate.............................................................. 4

Wearing the Device and Heart Rate...................................... 4

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................5

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget.............................................. 5

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices................ 5

Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor.............................. 5

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor............................................. 5

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................5

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor.......................................... 5

Running Dynamics......................................................................6

Training with Running Dynamics........................................... 6

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data.......................... 6

Ground Contact Time Balance Data................................. 6

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data.............................. 7

Performance Measurements...................................................... 7

Turning On Performance Notifications................................... 7

Automatically Detecting Performance Measurements........... 7

Training Status....................................................................... 7

About VO2 Max. Estimates.................................................... 8

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running.................. 8

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling.................... 8

Recovery Time....................................................................... 8

Viewing Your Recovery Time............................................ 8

Training Load......................................................................... 8

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times

Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level................................. 8

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level...... 8

Performance Condition.......................................................... 9

Viewing Your Performance Condition............................... 9

Getting Your FTP Estimate.................................................... 9

Conducting an FTP Test................................................... 9

Lactate Threshold.................................................................. 9

Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate

Threshold

Recovery Heart Rate............................................................. 9

About Training Effect........................................................... 10

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Training......................................................................... 10

Setting Up Your User Profile.....................................................10

Fitness Goals....................................................................... 10

About Heart Rate Zones...................................................... 10

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....................................... 10

Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones............... 11

Heart Rate Zone Calculations......................................... 11

About Lifetime Athletes........................................................ 11

Setting Your Power Zones................................................... 11

Activity Tracking........................................................................11

Auto Goal............................................................................. 11

Using the Move Alert............................................................11

Sleep Tracking..................................................................... 11

Using Automated Sleep Tracking....................................11

Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................ 11

Intensity Minutes.................................................................. 11

Earning Intensity Minutes................................................ 12

Garmin Move IQ™ Events................................................... 12

Activity Tracking Settings..................................................... 12

Turning Off Activity Tracking........................................... 12

Workouts...................................................................................12

Following a Workout From the Web.....................................12

Starting a Workout............................................................... 12

About the Training Calendar................................................ 12

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans............................ 12

Interval Workouts...................................................................... 12

Creating an Interval Workout............................................... 12

Starting an Interval Workout................................................ 12

Stopping an Interval Workout...............................................13

Segments..................................................................................13

Using Virtual Partner®.............................................................. 13

Setting a Training Target.......................................................... 13

Cancelling a Training Target................................................ 13

Racing a Previous Activity........................................................ 13

Personal Records..................................................................... 13

Viewing Your Personal Records.......................................... 13

Restoring a Personal Record............................................... 13

Clearing a Personal Record................................................. 13

Clearing All Personal Records............................................. 13

Clock.............................................................................. 14

Setting an Alarm....................................................................... 14

Starting the Countdown Timer.................................................. 14

Using the Stopwatch................................................................. 14

Setting Sunrise and Sunset Alerts............................................ 14

Syncing the Time with GPS...................................................... 14

Navigation..................................................................... 14

Saving Your Location............................................................... 14

Editing Your Saved Locations.............................................. 14

Deleting All Saved Locations............................................... 14

Projecting a Waypoint............................................................... 14

Navigating to a Destination....................................................... 14

Navigating to a Point of Interest............................................... 14

Points of Interest.................................................................. 15

Table of Contents i

Creating and Following a Course on Your Device.................... 15

Creating a Round-Trip Course..................................................15

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard

Location.................................................................................... 15

Navigating with Sight 'N Go...................................................... 15

Navigating to Your Starting Point............................................. 15

Stopping Navigation................................................................. 15

Map........................................................................................... 15

Viewing the Map.................................................................. 15

Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map................... 15

Navigating with the Around Me Feature.............................. 16

Compass...................................................................................16

Altimeter and Barometer........................................................... 16

History........................................................................... 16

Using History............................................................................ 16

Multisport History................................................................. 16

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone...................... 16

Viewing Data Totals.................................................................. 16

Using the Odometer..................................................................16

Deleting History........................................................................ 16

Connected Features..................................................... 17

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications............................................... 17

Viewing Notifications............................................................ 17

Managing Notifications.........................................................17

Turning Off Bluetooth Technology....................................... 17

Turning On and Off Bluetooth Connection Alerts................ 17

Locating a Lost Mobile Device.................................................. 17

Garmin Connect........................................................................17

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile........ 18

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express.................... 18

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer..................... 18

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile.......... 18

Starting a GroupTrack Session.................................................18

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions............................................. 18

Wi‑Fi® Connected Features..................................................... 18

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity.............................................. 18

Connect IQ Features.................................................... 18

Downloading Connect IQ Features.......................................... 19

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer....... 19

Customizing Your Device............................................ 19

Widgets..................................................................................... 19

Customizing the Widget Loop.............................................. 19

VIRB Remote....................................................................... 19

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera.................................. 19

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity..... 19

Activities and App Settings....................................................... 20

Customizing the Data Screens............................................ 20

Adding a Map to an Activity................................................. 20

Alerts.................................................................................... 20

Setting an Alert................................................................21

Activity Map Settings............................................................21

Routing Settings...................................................................21

Auto Lap...............................................................................21

Marking Laps by Distance............................................... 21

Enabling Auto Pause®......................................................... 22

Enabling Auto Climb............................................................ 22

3D Speed and Distance....................................................... 22

Turning On and Off the Lap Key.......................................... 22

Using Auto Scroll................................................................. 22

UltraTrac.............................................................................. 22

Power Save Timeout Settings..............................................22

Removing an Activity or App.....................................................22

Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List................... 22

Watch Face Settings.................................................................22

Customizing the Watch Face............................................... 22

Sensors Settings

Compass Settings................................................................ 23

Calibrating the Compass Manually................................. 23

Setting the North Reference............................................23

Altimeter Settings................................................................. 23

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter............................... 23

Barometer Settings.............................................................. 23

Map Settings............................................................................. 23

Showing and Hiding Map Data............................................ 23

GroupTrack Settings................................................................. 24

Navigation Settings................................................................... 24

Customizing Map Features.................................................. 24

Setting Up a Heading Bug................................................... 24

Setting Navigation Alerts......................................................24

System Settings........................................................................ 24

Time Settings....................................................................... 24

Backlight Settings................................................................ 24

Customizing the Controls Menu........................................... 24

Customizing the Hot Keys....................................................24

Changing the Units of Measure........................................... 25

Viewing Device Information...................................................... 25

Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information................ 25

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ANT+ Sensors............................................................... 25

Pairing ANT+ Sensors.............................................................. 25

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor.................. 25

Training with Power Meters...................................................... 25

Using Electronic Shifters...........................................................25

Situational Awareness.............................................................. 25

Foot Pod................................................................................... 25

Improving Foot Pod Calibration........................................... 25

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually.................................... 25

Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance................................. 26

tempe........................................................................................ 26

Device Information....................................................... 26

fēnix 5X Specifications..............................................................26

Battery Information...............................................................26

Data Management.................................................................... 26

Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................26

Deleting Files....................................................................... 26

Device Maintenance..................................................... 26

Device Care.............................................................................. 26

Cleaning the Device............................................................. 26

Cleaning the Leather Bands................................................ 26

Changing the QuickFit™ Bands............................................... 27

Metal Watch Band Adjustment................................................. 27

Troubleshooting........................................................... 27

My device is in the wrong language......................................... 27

Is my smartphone compatible with my device?........................ 27

My phone will not connect to the device................................... 27

Resetting Your Device.............................................................. 27

Restoring All Default Settings................................................... 27

Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 27

Improving GPS Satellite Reception......................................27

The temperature reading is not accurate.................................. 27

Maximizing the Battery Life.......................................................27

Activity Tracking........................................................................28

My daily step count does not appear................................... 28

My step count does not seem accurate............................... 28

The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect

account don't match............................................................. 28

The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate........... 28

My intensity minutes are flashing......................................... 28

Getting More Information.......................................................... 28

Appendix....................................................................... 28

ii Table of Contents

Data Fields................................................................................28

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings..................................................... 31

FTP Ratings.............................................................................. 32

Wheel Size and Circumference................................................ 32

BSD 3-Clause License..............................................................32

Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 33

Index.............................................................................. 34

Table of Contents iii

Introduction

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

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

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

activity data pages.

Charging the Device

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

your device.

LIGHT

BACK LAP

DOWN

UP MENU

Select to turn the backlight on and off. Hold to view the controls menu. Hold to turn the device on.

Select to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. Select to choose an option in a menu.

Select to return to the previous screen. Select to record a lap, rest, or transition during an activity.

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus. Hold to view the watch face from any screen.

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus. Hold to view the menu.

Viewing the Controls Menu

The controls menu contains shortcut menu 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 shortcut menu options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu,

page 24).

From any screen, hold LIGHT.

Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your

computer.

Charge the device completely.

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

Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

Hold LIGHT to turn on the device.

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

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 settings menu, select Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Product Updates

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

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

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.

Introduction 1

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

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

devices:

• Software updates

• Map updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Product registration

Setting Up Garmin Express

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Activities

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™ activity apps to your device using your Garmin Connect account (Connect IQ Features,

page 18).

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 .

Select an activity.

If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter

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

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

device locates satellites. Select to start the timer.

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 .

Select an option:

• 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,

select Back to Start > Route. NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use

GPS.

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

Discard.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it

automatically after 25 minutes.

Creating a Custom Activity

From the watch face, select > Add.

Select an option:

• 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.

Select a name or enter a custom name.

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

Select an option:

• 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.

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).

Outdoor Activities

The fēnix device comes preloaded with apps for outdoor activities, such as running, hiking, and open water swimming. GPS is turned on for outdoor activities. You can add apps using default profiles, such as walking and tactical. You can also add custom sport apps to your device (Creating a Custom Activity,

page 2).

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your device records the details of each 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.

Hold MENU.

Select View Runs.

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.

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.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

2 Activities

Select the activity settings.

Select Metronome > Status > On.

Select an option:

• 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

feature before you run. Hold DOWN to return to the clock.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Select two or more activity profiles.

Select an option:

• 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.

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 heart rate data while swimming.

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 20).

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 3)

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.

• 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.

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

(optional). Select LAP, and continue swimming.

Repeat for additional rest intervals.

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

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

After you complete a drill interval, select LAP.

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

Activities 3

Select a distance for the completed drill.

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

Select an option:

• To start another drill interval, select LAP.

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

the swim training screens.

Golfing

Playing Golf

Before you play golf, you should charge the device (Charging

the Device, page 1).

From the watch face, select > Golf.

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

Select a course from the list of available courses.

Select Yes to keep score.

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

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

After you complete your activity, select > End Round >

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

Distance to the back of the green

Distance to the middle of the green

Distance to the front of the green

Par for the hole

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.

Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position.

Select .

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.

Measuring a Shot

Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.

Select > Measure Shot.

Walk or drive to your ball.

The distance automatically resets when you move to the next hole.

If necessary, select Reset to reset the distance at any time.

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.

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

Select to select a hole.

Select UP or DOWN to set the score.

Your total score is updated.

Updating a Score

From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

Select to select a hole.

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

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.

™

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.

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

Tracking Statistics

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

From the hole information screen, hold MENU.

Select Options > Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.

Heart Rate Features

The fēnix 5X device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and is also compatible with ANT+ and Bluetooth chest heart rate monitors (sold separately). You can view wrist-based 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 and Heart Rate

• Wear the fēnix 5X device above your wrist bone. NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it

should not move while running or exercising.

4 Heart Rate Features

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

• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 5 for more information about wrist-based heart rate.

• For more information about the accuracy of wrist-based heart rate, 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), your resting heart rate for today, and a graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours.

From the watch face, select DOWN.

Select to view your average resting heart rate values for

the last 7 days.

Turning Off the Wrist 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.

Select Options > Status > Off.

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

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

create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.

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

side up.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices

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

Select Options.

Select an option:

• Select Broadcast Heart Rate to start broadcasting heart

rate data now.

• Select Broadcast During Activity to broadcast heart rate

during timed activities (Starting an Activity, page 2).

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

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

Pair your fēnix 5X device with your Garmin 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, select any

key, and select Yes.

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

Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect

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.

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 5).

• 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.

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• 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 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.

Training with Running Dynamics

Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Tri accessory, and pair it with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 25). If your fēnix 5X was packaged with the accessory, the devices are already paired, and the fēnix 5X is set to display running dynamics data screens.

Select an option:

• If your running dynamics accessory and fēnix 5X device are already paired, skip to step 7.

• If your running dynamics accessory and fēnix 5X device are not already paired, complete all the steps in this procedure.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

Select an activity.

Select the activity settings.

Select Data Screens > Add New.

Select a running dynamics data screen.

NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for

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

Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to

view your metrics.

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.

NOTE: The color gauge for ground contact time balance is different (Ground Contact Time Balance Data, page 6). Go to www.garmin.com 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 Vertical Oscillation Range Vertical Ratio Ground Contact Time Range

Purple >95 >183 spm <6.4 cm <6.1% <218 ms

Blue 70–95 174–183 spm 6.4–8.1 cm 6.1–7.4% 218–248 ms

Green 30–69 164–173 spm 8.2–9.7 cm 7.5–8.6% 249–277 ms

Orange 5–29 153–163 spm 9.8–11.5 cm 8.7–10.1% 278–308 ms

Red <5 <153 spm >11.5 cm >10.1% >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.

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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.

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data

If running dynamics data does not appear, you can try these tips.

• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Tri accessory.

Accessories with running dynamics have on the front of the module.

• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your fēnix device again, according to the instructions.

• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make sure the accessory is worn right-side up.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking.

Performance Measurements

These performance measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. The measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities and race performances. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat.

Functional threshold power (FTP): The device uses your user

profile information from the initial setup to estimate your FTP. For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test.

Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate

monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate threshold level using heart rate data and pace.

Turning On Performance Notifications

Performance notifications are alerts that appear upon completion of your activity. You can turn on notifications for performance measurements, such as your performance condition and recovery time. Some performance notifications appear when you achieve a new performance measurement, such as a new VO2 max. estimate.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Performance

Notifications.

Select an option.

Automatically Detecting Performance Measurements

You can enable the device to automatically detect your maximum heart rate, lactate threshold, and functional threshold power (FTP) during an activity.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Auto Detection.

Select an option.

Training Status

Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness

NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance.

Training status: Training status shows you how your training

affects your fitness and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period.

VO2 max.: VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in

milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance.

Recovery time: The recovery time displays how much time

remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout.

Training load: Training load is the sum of your excess post-

exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7 days. EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your body to recover after exercise.

Predicted race times: Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate

and published data sources to provide a target race time based on your current state of fitness. This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race.

HRV stress test: The HRV (heart rate variability) stress test

requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3 minutes. It provides your overall stress level. The scale is 1 to 100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level.

Performance condition: Your performance condition is a real-

time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity. It can be added as a data field so you can view your performance condition during the rest of your activity. It compares your real-time condition to your average fitness level.

level and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period. You can use you your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level.

No status: The device needs one or two weeks of training

history, including activities with VO2 max. results from running or cycling, to determine your training status.

Detraining: Detraining occurs when you are training much less

than usual for a week or more, and it is affecting your fitness level. You can try increasing your training load to see improvement.

Recovery: Your lighter training load is allowing your body to

recover, which is essential during extended periods of hard training. You can return to a higher training load when you feel ready.

Maintaining: Your current training load is enough to maintain

your fitness level. To see improvement, try adding more variety to your workouts or increasing your training volume.

Productive: Your current training load is moving your fitness

level and performance in the right direction. It is important to plan recovery periods into your training to maintain your fitness level.

Peaking: Peaking means that you are in ideal race condition.

Your recently reduced training load is allowing your body to recover and fully compensate for earlier training. You should plan ahead, since this peak state can only be maintained for a short time.

Overreaching: Your training load is very high and

counterproductive. Your body needs a rest. You should give yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your schedule.

Unproductive: Your training load is at a good level, but your

fitness is decreasing. Your body may be struggling to

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