Garmin Fenix 5X Plus, Fenix 5S, Fenix 5 User Manual

FĒNIX® 5/5S/5X PLUS

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 and Apps........................................................ 2

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

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

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

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity...................................... 2

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

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

Recording a Strength Training Activity...................................2

Outdoor Activities........................................................................3

Viewing Your Ski Runs.......................................................... 3

Using the Metronome.............................................................3

Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity..............................3

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

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

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

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

Swimming................................................................................... 4

Swim Terminology................................................................. 4

Stroke Types.......................................................................... 4

Tips for Swimming Activities.................................................. 4

Resting During Pool Swimming............................................. 4

Training with the Drill Log...................................................... 4

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

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

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

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

Viewing Hazards.................................................................... 5

Measuring a Shot................................................................... 5

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances................................... 5

Keeping Score....................................................................... 5

Updating a Score................................................................... 5

TruSwing™............................................................................ 5

Using the Golf Odometer....................................................... 5

Tracking Statistics.................................................................. 5

Connected Features....................................................... 5

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications................................................. 5

Viewing Notifications.............................................................. 6

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call........................................ 6

Replying to a Text Message.................................................. 6

Managing Notifications...........................................................6

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection.................... 6

Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts................... 6

Locating a Lost Mobile Device.................................................... 6

Garmin Connect..........................................................................6

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile.......... 6

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express...................... 7

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer....................... 7

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile............ 7

Garmin Golf™ App.................................................................7

Starting a GroupTrack Session...................................................7

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions............................................... 7

Garmin Explore™....................................................................... 7

Wi‑Fi® Connected Features.......................................... 7

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity..................................................... 7

Connect IQ Features...................................................... 8

Downloading Connect IQ Features

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer......... 8

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Garmin Pay..................................................................... 8

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet........................................... 8

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch.................................. 8

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet................................. 8

Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet........................................8

Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode....................................... 9

Music............................................................................... 9

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider......................................... 9

Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider...... 9

Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider............................ 9

Downloading Personal Audio Content........................................ 9

Listening to Downloaded Music.................................................. 9

Music Playback Controls............................................................ 9

Connecting Headphones using Bluetooth Technology............. 10

Heart Rate Features..................................................... 10

Wrist-based Heart Rate............................................................ 10

Wearing the Device..............................................................10

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data...........................................10

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget............................................ 10

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices.............. 10

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity........... 10

Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor................. 10

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor........................................... 11

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data...........................................11

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor........................................ 11

Running Dynamics....................................................................11

Training with Running Dynamics......................................... 11

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data........................ 12

Ground Contact Time Balance Data............................... 12

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data.....................12

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data............................ 12

Performance Measurements.................................................... 12

Turning Off Performance Notifications................................. 13

Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically......... 13

Training Status..................................................................... 13

Tips for Getting Your Training Status.............................. 13

About VO2 Max. Estimates.................................................. 13

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running................ 14

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling.................. 14

Recovery Time..................................................................... 14

Viewing Your Recovery Time.......................................... 14

Recovery Heart Rate........................................................... 14

Training Load....................................................................... 14

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times................................... 14

About Training Effect........................................................... 14

Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level............................... 15

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level.... 15

Performance Condition........................................................ 15

Viewing Your Performance Condition............................. 15

Lactate Threshold................................................................ 15

Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate

Threshold........................................................................ 15

Getting Your FTP Estimate.................................................. 16

Conducting an FTP Test................................................. 16

Pulse Oximeter............................................................. 16

Viewing the Pulse Oximeter Widget......................................... 16

Turning On All-Day Acclimation Mode...................................... 16

Turning On Manual Acclimation Mode..................................... 16

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data........................................ 16

Training......................................................................... 17

Setting Up Your User Profile.....................................................17

Fitness Goals....................................................................... 17

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About Heart Rate Zones...................................................... 17

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....................................... 17

Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones............... 17

Heart Rate Zone Calculations......................................... 17

Setting Your Power Zones................................................... 17

Activity Tracking........................................................................18

Auto Goal............................................................................. 18

Using the Move Alert............................................................18

Sleep Tracking..................................................................... 18

Using Automated Sleep Tracking....................................18

Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................ 18

Intensity Minutes.................................................................. 18

Earning Intensity Minutes................................................ 18

Garmin Move IQ™............................................................... 18

Activity Tracking Settings..................................................... 18

Turning Off Activity Tracking........................................... 18

Workouts...................................................................................18

Following a Workout From the Web.....................................19

Starting a Workout............................................................... 19

About the Training Calendar................................................ 19

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans............................ 19

Interval Workouts...................................................................... 19

Creating an Interval Workout............................................... 19

Starting an Interval Workout................................................ 19

Stopping an Interval Workout...............................................19

Segments..................................................................................19

Strava™ Segments.............................................................. 19

Viewing Segment Details..................................................... 19

Racing a Segment............................................................... 20

Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically.......................... 20

Using Virtual Partner®.............................................................. 20

Setting a Training Target.......................................................... 20

Cancelling a Training Target................................................ 20

Racing a Previous Activity........................................................ 20

Personal Records..................................................................... 20

Viewing Your Personal Records.......................................... 20

Restoring a Personal Record............................................... 20

Clearing a Personal Record................................................. 20

Clearing All Personal Records............................................. 21

Clock.............................................................................. 21

Setting an Alarm....................................................................... 21

Deleting an Alarm................................................................ 21

Starting the Countdown Timer.................................................. 21

Using the Stopwatch................................................................. 21

Adding Alternate Time Zones................................................... 21

Setting Clock Alerts.................................................................. 21

Syncing the Time with GPS...................................................... 21

Navigation..................................................................... 21

Saving Your Location............................................................... 21

Editing Your Saved Locations.............................................. 21

Projecting a Waypoint............................................................... 21

Navigating to a Destination....................................................... 22

Navigating to a Point of Interest............................................... 22

Points of Interest.................................................................. 22

Creating and Following a Course on Your Device.................... 22

Creating a Round-Trip Course..................................................22

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard

Location.................................................................................... 22

Navigating with Sight 'N Go...................................................... 22

Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity................ 22

Navigating to the Starting Point of Your Last Saved Activity.... 22

Stopping Navigation................................................................. 23

Map........................................................................................... 23

Viewing the Map.................................................................. 23

Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map................... 23

Navigating with the Around Me Feature.............................. 23

Compass

Altimeter and Barometer........................................................... 23

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History........................................................................... 23

Using History............................................................................ 23

Multisport History................................................................. 24

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone...................... 24

Viewing Data Totals.................................................................. 24

Using the Odometer..................................................................24

Deleting History........................................................................ 24

Customizing Your Device............................................ 24

Activities and App Settings....................................................... 24

Customizing the Data Screens............................................ 24

Adding a Map to an Activity................................................. 25

Alerts.................................................................................... 25

Setting an Alert................................................................25

Activity Map Settings............................................................25

Routing Settings...................................................................25

Auto Lap...............................................................................26

Marking Laps by Distance............................................... 26

Enabling Auto Pause........................................................... 26

Enabling Auto Climb............................................................ 26

3D Speed and Distance....................................................... 26

Turning On and Off the Lap Key.......................................... 26

Using Auto Scroll................................................................. 26

UltraTrac.............................................................................. 26

Power Save Timeout Settings..............................................27

Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List................... 27

Widgets..................................................................................... 27

Customizing the Widget Loop.............................................. 27

VIRB Remote....................................................................... 27

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera.................................. 27

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity..... 27

Using the Stress Level Widget............................................. 28

Customizing the Controls Menu................................................28

Watch Face Settings.................................................................28

Customizing the Watch Face............................................... 28

Sensors Settings.......................................................................28

Compass Settings................................................................ 28

Calibrating the Compass Manually................................. 28

Setting the North Reference............................................29

Altimeter Settings................................................................. 29

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter............................... 29

Barometer Settings.............................................................. 29

Calibrating the Barometer............................................... 29

Map Settings............................................................................. 29

Marine Map Settings............................................................ 29

Showing and Hiding Map Data............................................ 29

GroupTrack Settings................................................................. 29

Navigation Settings................................................................... 29

Customizing Map Features.................................................. 30

Setting Up a Heading Bug................................................... 30

Setting Navigation Alerts......................................................30

System Settings........................................................................ 30

Time Settings....................................................................... 30

Changing the Backlight Settings.......................................... 30

Customizing the Hot Keys....................................................30

Changing the Units of Measure........................................... 30

Viewing Device Information...................................................... 30

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information.... 30

Wireless Sensors......................................................... 31

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors................................................. 31

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor.................. 31

Training with Power Meters...................................................... 31

Using Electronic Shifters...........................................................31

Situational Awareness.............................................................. 31

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Foot Pod................................................................................... 31

Improving Foot Pod Calibration........................................... 31

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually.................................... 31

Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance................................. 31

tempe™.................................................................................... 32

Device Information....................................................... 32

fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus Specifications............................................. 32

Battery Information...............................................................32

Data Management.................................................................... 32

Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................32

Deleting Files....................................................................... 32

Device Maintenance..................................................... 32

Device Care.............................................................................. 32

Cleaning the Device............................................................. 32

Cleaning the Leather Bands................................................ 32

Changing the QuickFit™ Bands............................................... 32

Metal Watch Band Adjustment................................................. 33

Troubleshooting........................................................... 33

My device is in the wrong language......................................... 33

Is my smartphone compatible with my device?........................ 33

My phone will not connect to the device................................... 33

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?....................... 33

My headphones will not connect to the device......................... 33

My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected.. 33

Resetting Your Device.............................................................. 33

Resetting All Default Settings................................................... 33

Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 33

Improving GPS Satellite Reception......................................34

The temperature reading is not accurate.................................. 34

Maximizing the Battery Life.......................................................34

Activity Tracking........................................................................34

My daily step count does not appear................................... 34

My step count does not seem accurate............................... 34

The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect

account don't match............................................................. 34

The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate........... 34

My intensity minutes are flashing......................................... 34

Getting More Information.......................................................... 34

Appendix....................................................................... 34

Data Fields................................................................................34

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings..................................................... 38

FTP Ratings.............................................................................. 38

Wheel Size and Circumference................................................ 38

Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 39

Index.............................................................................. 40

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.

• 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.

Device Overview

Select to turn the backlight on and off.

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.

Select to choose an option in a menu.

Select to return to the previous screen.

BACK

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

LAP

Hold to view the watch face from any screen.

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

DOWN

Hold to view the music controls 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 options, such as turning on do not disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off. You can also open the Garmin Pay™ wallet.

NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 28).

From any screen, hold LIGHT.

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.

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.

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

Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

Product Updates

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.

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

• 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 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 Mobile app (Connect IQ Features,

page 8).

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

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.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

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

Select an option:

• 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.

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 by

the most direct path, 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 > Yes.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it

automatically after 30 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).

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.

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

Select to start the set timer.

Start your first set.

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

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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.

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

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.

Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is

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

Select Save.

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.

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.

From the watch face, select .

Select an activity.

Hold MENU.

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. 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.

Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity

You can enable your fēnix device to play motivational status announcements during a run or other activity. Audio prompts play on your connected headphones using Bluetooth technology, if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your smartphone paired through the Garmin Connect Mobile app. During an audio prompt, the device or smartphone mutes the primary audio to play the announcement.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Audio Prompts.

Select an option:

• To hear a prompt for each lap, select Lap Alert. NOTE: The Lap Alert audio prompt is enabled by default.

• To customize prompts with your pace and speed information, select Pace/Speed Alert.

• To customize prompts with your heart rate information, select Heart Rate Alert.

• To hear prompts when you start and stop the timer, including the Auto Pause® feature, select Timer Events.

• To change the language or the dialect of the voice prompts, select Dialect.

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 activities.

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.

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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.

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 24).

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)

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.

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

The device calculates the distance to the front and back of the green, and to the selected pin location (Moving the Flag,

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.

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

Current hole number

Distance to the back of the green

Distance to the selected pin location

Distance to the front of the green

Par for the hole

Map of the green

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.

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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.

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 the activity settings.

Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.

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

hazard appear on the screen.

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

• The green is represented as a half circle Ã 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

hole.

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.

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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.

Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status >

On. Select During Activity.

Select a notification preference.

Select a sound preference.

Select Not During Activity.

Select a notification preference.

Select a sound preference.

Select Privacy.

Select a privacy preference.

Select Timeout.

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Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification

appears on the screen.

Viewing Notifications

From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications

widget. Select , and select a notification.

Select DOWN for more options.

Select BACK to return to the previous screen.

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

widget. Select , and select a text message notification.

Select DOWN > Reply.

Select a message from the list.

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/5X Plus 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.

NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Phone > Alerts.

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.

Select .

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.

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. It is also your online statistics tracker, where you can analyze and share all your rounds of golf.

You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect Mobile app, or you can go to garminconnect.com.

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 mus pair an optional wireless sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors,

page 31).

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on

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

Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.

Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts

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

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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.

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

After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the

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.

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

Download and install the Garmin Express application.

Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add

Device.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

Select .

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/5X Plus 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/5X Plus device.

Pair your smartphone with the fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device

(Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device, page 1). On the fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device, hold MENU, and select

Settings > GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing

connections on the map screen. In the Garmin Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu,

select LiveTrack > GroupTrack.

If you have more than one compatible device, select a device

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

Select Start LiveTrack.

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

Scroll to the map to view your connections.

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.

• Ride outside using GPS.

• Pair your fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus 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 25).

Garmin Explore

The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible Garmin device. You can use the mobile app to download maps and navigate anywhere, without using your cellular service.

You can download the Garmin Explore app from the app store on your smartphone, or you can go to explore.garmin.com.

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Wi‑Fi® Connected Features

The fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device has 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: Your device downloads and installs the

latest software update automatically when a Wi‑Fi connection is available.

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity

Select an option:

• Download the Garmin Connect Mobile app, and pair your

smartphone (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device,

page 1).

• Go to www.garmin.com/express, and download the

Garmin Express application.

Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity.

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Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ Mobile app. 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

Before you can download features from the Connect IQ Mobile app, you must pair your fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device with your smartphone.

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

Connect IQ Mobile app. If necessary, select your device.

Select a Connect IQ feature.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

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

Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Garmin Pay

The Garmin Pay feature allows you to use your watch to pay for purchases in participating stores using credit or debit cards from a participating financial institution.

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet

You can add one or more participating credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet. Go to garmin.com/garminpay/banks to find participating financial institutions.

From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .

Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.

Select Garmin Pay > Create Your Wallet.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch

Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must set up at least one payment card.

You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating store.

Hold LIGHT.

Select .

Enter your four-digit passcode.

NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times,

your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

Your most recently used payment card appears.

If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet,

select DOWN to change to another card (optional). Within 60 seconds, hold your watch near the payment reader,

with the watch facing the reader. The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is

finished communicating with the reader. If necessary, follow the instructions on the card reader to

complete the transaction.

TIP: After you successfully enter your passcode, you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to wear your watch. If you remove the watch from your wrist or disable heart rate monitoring, you must enter the passcode again before making a payment.

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet

You can add up to ten credit or debit cards to your Garmin Pay wallet.

From the fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device page in the Garmin

Connect Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > . Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the card

information and add the card to your wallet.

After the card is added, you can select the card on your watch when you make a payment.

Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet

You can view detailed information about each of your payment cards, and you can suspend, activate, or delete a card. You can also suspend or delete your whole Garmin Pay wallet.

NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may restrict the wallet features.

From the fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device page in the Garmin

Connect Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > Manage Your Wallet.

Select an option:

• To suspend a specific card, select the card, and select

Suspend. The card must be active to make purchases using your

fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device.

• To temporarily suspend all cards in your wallet, select

Suspend Wallet. You cannot pay using your fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device until

you unsuspend at least one card using the app.

• To unsuspend your suspended wallet, select Unsuspend

Wallet.

• To delete a specific card, select the card, and select

Delete. The card is completely deleted from your wallet. If you

want to add this card to your wallet in the future, you must enter the card information again.

• To delete all cards in your wallet, select Delete Wallet.

Your Garmin Pay wallet and all the card information associated with it are deleted. You cannot pay using your fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device until you create a new wallet and add a card.

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Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode

You must know your current passcode to change it. Your passcode cannot be recovered. If you forget your passcode, you must delete your wallet, create a new one, and reenter your card information.

You can change the passcode required to access your Garmin Pay wallet on your fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device.

From the fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device page in the Garmin

Connect Mobile app, select Garmin Pay > Reset Passcode. Follow the on-screen instructions.

The next time you pay using your fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device, you must enter the new passcode.

Music

NOTE: This section is about three different music playback

options. You can control music playback on your paired smartphone

using your fēnix 5/5S/5X Plus device. On a fēnix, you can download audio content to your device from

your computer or from a third-party provider, so you can listen when your smartphone is not nearby. To listen to audio content stored on your device, you must connect headphones with Bluetooth technology.

You can use the music controls to control music playback on your smartphone or to play music stored on your device.

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider

Before you can download music or other audio files to your fēnix from a supported third-party provider, you must connect to the provider using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.

From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .

Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.

Select Music.

Select an option:

• Select a third-party provider, and follow the on-screen instructions.

• Select Get Music Apps, locate a provider, and follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider

Before you can download audio content from a third-party provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network (Setting Up Wi‑Fi

Connectivity, page 7).

Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.

Select > Music Providers.

Select a connected provider.

Select a playlist or other item to download to the device.

Select BACK until you are prompted to sync with the service,

and select Yes. The selected playlists and other items are downloaded to the

device. Connect the device to an external power source.

Downloading audio content can drain the battery.

Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider

From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select or .

Select Garmin Devices, and select your device.

Select Music.

Select an installed third-party provider, and follow the on-

screen instructions to disconnect the third-party provider from your device.

Downloading Personal Audio Content

Before you can send your personal music to your device, you must install the Garmin Express application on your computer (www.garmin.com/express).

You can load your personal audio files, such as .mp3 and .aac files, to a fēnix device from your computer.

Connect the device to your computer using the included USB

cable. On your computer, open the Garmin Express application,

select your device, and select Music. TIP: For Windows® computers, you can select and browse

to the folder with your audio files. For Apple computers, the Garmin Express application uses your iTunes® library.

In the My Music or iTunes Library list, select an audio file

category, such as songs or playlists. Select the checkboxes for the audio files, and select Send to

Device.

If necessary, in the fēnix list, select a category, select the

checkboxes, and select Remove From Device to remove audio files.

Listening to Downloaded Music

Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls.

Connect your headphones with Bluetooth technology

(Connecting Headphones using Bluetooth Technology,

page 10).

Select , and select an option:

• To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your

computer, select My Music.

• To listen to music from your smartphone, select Control Music on Phone.

• To listen to music from a third-party provider, select the name of the provider.

Select the music you want to play.

TIP: Select Play All Songs to start playing all the songs

downloaded to the device in shuffle mode.

Music Playback Controls

Select to manage content from third-party providers.

Select to switch between playing audio from the device and controlling music on a connected smartphone.

When playing audio from the device, select to browse the available audio files and playlists in your library.

Select to adjust the volume.

Select to play and pause the current audio file.

Select to skip to the next audio file in the playlist. Hold to fast forward through the current audio file.

Select to restart the current audio file. Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist. Hold to rewind through the current audio file.

Select to change the repeat mode.

Select to change the shuffle mode.

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