Garmin Fenix 6X PRO, Fenix 6X, Fenix 6, Fenix 6S User Manual

FĒNIX® 6 SERIES

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents

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

Getting Started............................................................................1

Buttons................................................................................... 1

Using the Watch.....................................................................1

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

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

Customizing the Watch.......................................................... 1

Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch................................ 1

Charging the Device................................................................... 2

Product Updates......................................................................... 2

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

Solar Charging................................................................ 2

Solar Watch Face....................................................................... 2

Viewing the Solar Widget....................................................... 2

Tips for Solar Charging............................................................... 2

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

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

Tips for Recording Activities.................................................. 3

Changing the Power Mode.................................................... 3

Stopping an Activity.................................................................... 3

Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity...................................... 3

Creating a Custom Activity......................................................... 3

Indoor Activities.......................................................................... 3

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance......................................... 3

Recording a Strength Training Activity...................................4

Outdoor Activities........................................................................4

Viewing Your Ski Runs.......................................................... 4

Using the Metronome.............................................................4

Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity..............................4

Jumpmaster........................................................................... 4

Multisport.................................................................................... 4

Triathlon Training................................................................... 5

Creating a Multisport Activity................................................. 5

Swimming................................................................................... 5

Swim Terminology................................................................. 5

Stroke Types.......................................................................... 5

Tips for Swimming Activities.................................................. 5

Resting During Pool Swimming............................................. 5

Training with the Drill Log...................................................... 5

Golfing........................................................................................ 5

Playing Golf............................................................................5

Hole Information.....................................................................5

Big Numbers Mode........................................................... 6

Measuring Distance with Button Targeting............................ 6

Changing Holes..................................................................... 6

Moving the Flag..................................................................... 6

Viewing Measured Shots....................................................... 6

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances................................... 6

Saving Custom Targets.....................................................6

Keeping Score....................................................................... 6

Updating a Score.............................................................. 6

Setting the Scoring Method............................................... 6

Setting Your Handicap...................................................... 7

Enabling Statistics Tracking.............................................. 7

TruSwing™............................................................................ 7

Using the Golf Odometer....................................................... 7

Viewing PlaysLike Distance................................................... 7

Viewing the Direction to the Pin............................................. 7

Starting an Expedition.................................................................7

Changing the Track Point Recording Interval........................ 7

Recording a Track Point Manually......................................... 7

Viewing Track Points............................................................. 7

Connected Features....................................................... 8

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications

Viewing Notifications.............................................................. 8

Receiving an Incoming Phone Call........................................ 8

Replying to a Text Message.................................................. 8

Managing Notifications...........................................................8

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection.................... 8

Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts................... 8

Locating a Lost Mobile Device.................................................... 9

Garmin Connect..........................................................................9

Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App........ 9

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express...................... 9

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer....................... 9

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect........................9

Garmin Golf™ App.................................................................9

Garmin Explore™....................................................................... 9

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Safety and Tracking Features....................................... 9

Adding Emergency Contacts.................................................... 10

Adding Contacts....................................................................... 10

Turning Incident Detection On and Off..................................... 10

Requesting Assistance............................................................. 10

Starting a GroupTrack Session.................................................10

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions............................................. 10

GroupTrack Settings............................................................ 10

Wi‑Fi® Connected Features........................................ 10

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network................................................. 11

Connect IQ Features.................................................... 11

Downloading Connect IQ Features.......................................... 11

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer....... 11

Garmin Pay................................................................... 11

Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet......................................... 11

Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch................................ 11

Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet............................... 11

Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet......................................11

Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode..................................... 12

Music............................................................................. 12

Connecting to a Third-Party Provider....................................... 12

Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider.... 12

Downloading Audio Content from Spotify®......................... 12

Changing the Music Provider............................................... 12

Disconnecting from a Third-Party Provider.......................... 12

Downloading Personal Audio Content...................................... 12

Listening to Music..................................................................... 12

Music Playback Controls.......................................................... 12

Connecting Bluetooth Headphones.......................................... 13

Changing the Audio Mode........................................................ 13

Heart Rate Features..................................................... 13

Wrist-based Heart Rate............................................................ 13

Wearing the Device..............................................................13

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data...........................................13

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget............................................ 13

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices.............. 13

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity........... 13

Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert................................. 13

Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor................. 14

Running Dynamics....................................................................14

Training with Running Dynamics......................................... 14

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data........................ 14

Ground Contact Time Balance Data............................... 14

Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data.....................15

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data............................ 15

Performance Measurements.................................................... 15

Turning Off Performance Notifications................................. 15

Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically......... 15

Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements........... 15

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About VO2 Max. Estimates.................................................. 15

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running................ 16

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling.................. 16

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times................................... 16

About Training Effect........................................................... 16

Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level............................... 16

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level.... 16

Performance Condition........................................................ 17

Viewing Your Performance Condition............................. 17

Lactate Threshold................................................................ 17

Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate

Threshold........................................................................ 17

Getting Your FTP Estimate.................................................. 17

Conducting an FTP Test................................................. 17

Training Status..........................................................................18

Training Status Levels......................................................... 18

Tips for Getting Your Training Status.............................. 18

Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation........................ 18

Training Load....................................................................... 18

Training Load Focus............................................................ 19

Recovery Time..................................................................... 19

Viewing Your Recovery Time.......................................... 19

Recovery Heart Rate.......................................................19

Body Battery™..........................................................................19

Viewing the Body Battery Widget.........................................19

Tips for Improved Body Battery Data................................... 19

Pulse Oximeter............................................................. 19

Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings............................................ 20

Turning On All-Day Acclimation Mode...................................... 20

Turning On Manual Acclimation Mode..................................... 20

Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking............................. 20

Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data........................................ 20

Training......................................................................... 20

Setting Up Your User Profile.....................................................20

Fitness Goals....................................................................... 20

About Heart Rate Zones...................................................... 20

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....................................... 20

Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones............... 21

Heart Rate Zone Calculations......................................... 21

Setting Your Power Zones................................................... 21

Activity Tracking........................................................................21

Auto Goal............................................................................. 21

Using the Move Alert............................................................21

Sleep Tracking..................................................................... 21

Using Automated Sleep Tracking....................................21

Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................ 22

Intensity Minutes.................................................................. 22

Earning Intensity Minutes................................................ 22

Garmin Move IQ™............................................................... 22

Activity Tracking Settings..................................................... 22

Turning Off Activity Tracking........................................... 22

Workouts...................................................................................22

Following a Workout From Garmin Connect........................ 22

Starting a Workout............................................................... 22

About the Training Calendar................................................ 22

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans............................ 22

Adaptive Training Plans.................................................. 22

Interval Workouts...................................................................... 23

Creating an Interval Workout............................................... 23

Starting an Interval Workout................................................ 23

Stopping an Interval Workout...............................................23

Segments..................................................................................23

Strava™ Segments.............................................................. 23

Viewing Segment Details..................................................... 23

Racing a Segment............................................................... 23

Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically.......................... 23

Using Virtual Partner®

Setting a Training Target.......................................................... 24

Cancelling a Training Target................................................ 24

Racing a Previous Activity........................................................ 24

Personal Records..................................................................... 24

Viewing Your Personal Records.......................................... 24

Restoring a Personal Record............................................... 24

Clearing a Personal Record................................................. 24

Clearing All Personal Records............................................. 24

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Clocks............................................................................ 24

Setting an Alarm....................................................................... 24

Deleting an Alarm................................................................ 25

Starting the Countdown Timer.................................................. 25

Saving a Quick Timer...........................................................25

Deleting a Timer...................................................................25

Using the Stopwatch................................................................. 25

Adding Alternate Time Zones................................................... 25

Navigation..................................................................... 25

Saving Your Location............................................................... 25

Editing Your Saved Locations.............................................. 25

Projecting a Waypoint............................................................... 25

Navigating to a Destination....................................................... 25

Navigating to a Point of Interest............................................... 26

Points of Interest.................................................................. 26

Creating and Following a Course on Your Device.................... 26

Creating a Round-Trip Course..................................................26

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard

Location.................................................................................... 26

Navigating with Sight 'N Go...................................................... 26

Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity................ 26

Viewing Route Directions..................................................... 27

Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity................. 27

Stopping Navigation................................................................. 27

Map........................................................................................... 27

Viewing the Map.................................................................. 27

Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map................... 27

Navigating with the Around Me Feature.............................. 27

Changing the Map Theme................................................... 27

Compass...................................................................................28

Setting the Compass Heading............................................. 28

Altimeter and Barometer........................................................... 28

History........................................................................... 28

Using History............................................................................ 28

Multisport History................................................................. 28

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone...................... 28

Viewing Data Totals.................................................................. 28

Using the Odometer..................................................................28

Deleting History........................................................................ 28

Customizing Your Device............................................ 28

Activities and App Settings....................................................... 28

Customizing the Data Screens............................................ 29

Adding a Map to an Activity................................................. 29

Alerts.................................................................................... 29

Setting an Alert................................................................30

Activity Map Settings............................................................30

Routing Settings...................................................................30

Auto Lap...............................................................................30

Marking Laps by Distance............................................... 30

Enabling Auto Pause........................................................... 31

Enabling Auto Climb............................................................ 31

3D Speed and Distance....................................................... 31

Turning On and Off the Lap Key.......................................... 31

Using Auto Scroll................................................................. 31

Changing the GPS Setting................................................... 31

GPS and Other Satellite Systems................................... 31

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UltraTrac......................................................................... 31

Power Save Timeout Settings..............................................31

Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List................... 32

Widgets..................................................................................... 32

Customizing the Widget Loop.............................................. 32

inReach Remote.................................................................. 32

Using the inReach Remote............................................. 32

VIRB Remote....................................................................... 32

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera.................................. 33

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity..... 33

Using the Stress Level Widget............................................. 33

Customizing the My Day Widget.......................................... 33

Customizing the Controls Menu................................................33

Watch Face Settings.................................................................33

Customizing the Watch Face............................................... 33

Sensors Settings.......................................................................34

Compass Settings................................................................ 34

Calibrating the Compass Manually................................. 34

Setting the North Reference............................................34

Altimeter Settings................................................................. 34

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter............................... 34

Barometer Settings.............................................................. 34

Calibrating the Barometer............................................... 34

Xero Location Settings......................................................... 34

Map Settings............................................................................. 34

Map Themes........................................................................ 35

Marine Map Settings............................................................ 35

Showing and Hiding Map Data............................................ 35

Navigation Settings................................................................... 35

Customizing Map Features.................................................. 35

Setting Up a Heading Bug................................................... 35

Setting Navigation Alerts......................................................35

Power Manager Settings.......................................................... 35

Customizing the Battery Saver Feature............................... 35

Customizing Power Modes.................................................. 36

System Settings........................................................................ 36

Time Settings....................................................................... 36

Setting Time Alerts.......................................................... 36

Syncing the Time............................................................ 36

Changing the Backlight Settings.......................................... 36

Customizing the Hot Keys....................................................36

Changing the Units of Measure........................................... 37

Viewing Device Information...................................................... 37

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information.... 37

Wireless Sensors......................................................... 37

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors................................................. 37

Extended Display Mode............................................................ 37

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor.................. 37

Training with Power Meters...................................................... 37

Using Electronic Shifters...........................................................37

Situational Awareness.............................................................. 37

Foot Pod................................................................................... 37

Improving Foot Pod Calibration........................................... 37

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually.................................... 37

Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance................................. 38

tempe™.................................................................................... 38

Club Sensors............................................................................ 38

Device Information....................................................... 38

Specifications............................................................................38

Battery Information...............................................................38

Data Management.................................................................... 38

Deleting Files....................................................................... 38

Device Maintenance..................................................... 38

Device Care.............................................................................. 38

Cleaning the Device............................................................. 39

Cleaning the Leather Bands

Changing the QuickFit® Bands................................................ 39

Metal Watch Band Adjustment................................................. 39

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Troubleshooting........................................................... 39

My device is in the wrong language......................................... 39

Is my smartphone compatible with my device?........................ 39

My phone will not connect to the device................................... 39

Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?....................... 39

My headphones will not connect to the device......................... 39

My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected.. 39

Restarting Your Device............................................................. 39

Resetting All Default Settings................................................... 40

Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 40

Improving GPS Satellite Reception......................................40

The temperature reading is not accurate.................................. 40

Maximizing the Battery Life.......................................................40

Activity Tracking........................................................................40

My daily step count does not appear................................... 40

My step count does not seem accurate............................... 40

The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect

account don't match............................................................. 40

The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate........... 40

Getting More Information.......................................................... 41

Appendix....................................................................... 41

Data Fields................................................................................41

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings..................................................... 44

FTP Ratings.............................................................................. 45

Wheel Size and Circumference................................................ 45

Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 45

Index.............................................................................. 47

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.

Getting Started

When using your watch the first time, you should complete these
tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features.

Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Buttons, page 1).

1

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial

2

setup.
During the initial setup, you can pair your smartphone with

your watch to receive notifications, set up your Garmin Pay
wallet, and more (Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch,

page 1).

Charge the device completely (Charging the Device,

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page 2).

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

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Buttons

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Your watch comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-

glance information. More widgets are available when you pair

your watch with a smartphone.

• From the watch face, press to start an activity or open an

app (Activities and Apps, page 2).

• Hold MENU to customize the watch face, adjust settings, and

pair wireless sensors.

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 33).

From any screen, hold LIGHT.

1

Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

2

Viewing Widgets

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

• Press UP or DOWN.

The device scrolls through the widget loop and displays

summary data for each widget.

LIGHT

• Press to turn the backlight on and off.

• Press to turn the device on.

• Hold to view the controls menu.

UP·MENU

• Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

• Hold to view the menu.

DOWN

• Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

• Hold to view the music controls from any screen.

• Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity.

• Press to choose an option in a menu.

BACK·LAP

• Press to return to the previous screen.

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

• Hold to view the watch face from any screen.

Using the Watch

• Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used
functions, such as opening the Garmin Pay wallet, turning on
do not disturb mode, and turning the watch off.

• From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll through

the widget loop.

• Press to view widget details.

TIP: You can press DOWN to view additional screens for a
widget, or press to view additional options and functions
for a widget.

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

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

activity data pages.

Customizing the Watch

• From the watch face, hold MENU to change the watch face.

• From the widget screens, hold MENU to customize the

widget options.

• From the controls menu, hold MENU to add, remove, and

reorder the controls.

• From any screen, hold MENU to change additional settings.

Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch

To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it
directly through the Garmin Connect™ app, instead of from the
Bluetooth® settings on your smartphone.

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

1

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

2

Press LIGHT to turn on the watch.

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

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

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account:

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

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

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

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your device.

watch face by holding MENU, and selecting the layout, colors,
and additional data.

Viewing the Solar Widget

From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll to the solar

1

widget.
Press to view a graph of the intensity of solar input for the

2

last 6 hours.

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

2

port.
Charge the device completely.

3

Product Updates

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

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

This provides easy access to these services for Garmin
devices:

• Software updates

• Map updates

• Course updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Product registration

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Setting Up Garmin Express

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

1

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Solar Charging

The fēnix 6X Pro Solar watch has a transparent solar charging
lens that charges your watch while you use it.

Solar Watch Face

The watch face displays a graph of the intensity of solar input for
the last 6 hours . You can customize the appearance of the

Tips for Solar Charging

The fēnix 6X Pro Solar watch has a transparent solar charging
lens that charges your watch while you use it. To maximize the
battery life of your watch, follow these tips.

• When you are wearing the watch, avoid covering the face
with your sleeve.

• When you are not wearing the watch, point the face toward a
source of bright light, such as sunlight or fluorescent light.

The watch will charge faster when exposed to sunlight,
because the solar charging lens is optimized for the spectrum
of sunlight.

• For maximum battery performance, charge the watch in
bright sunlight.

NOTE: The watch protects itself from overheating and stops
charging automatically if the internal temperature exceeds
the solar charging temperature threshold (Specifications,

page 38).

NOTE: The watch does not solar charge when connected to
an external battery source or when the battery is full.

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 app (Connect IQ Features,

page 11).

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).

From the watch face, press .

1

2 Solar Charging

If this is the first time you have started an activity, select the

2

checkbox next to each activity to add to your favorites, and
select Done.

Select an option:

3

• Select an activity from your favorites.

• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity
list.

If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with

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a clear view of the sky, and wait until the device is ready.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate,

acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your
wireless sensors (if required).

Press to start the activity timer.

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The device records activity data only while the activity timer is
running.

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the

Device, page 2).

• Press LAP to record laps.

• Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Changing the Power Mode

You can change the power mode to extend battery life during an
activity.

During an activity, hold MENU.

1

Select Power Mode.

2

Select an option.

3

The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with the
selected power mode.

Stopping an Activity

Press .

1

Select an option:

2

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

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

Save > Done.

• 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.

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 frequently. 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.

1

Select Activities & Apps.

2

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

Select an option:

3

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

Set as Favorite.

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

Remove from Favorites.

Creating a Custom Activity

From the watch face, press .

1

Select Add.

2

Select an option:

3

• 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.

4

Select a name or enter a custom name.

5

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

Select an option:

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• Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For
example, you can customize the data screens or auto
features.

• Select Done to save and use the custom activity.

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

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Indoor Activities

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

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

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

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

Calibrating the Treadmill Distance

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

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

1

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

2

Select an option:

3

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

The device prompts you to complete the treadmill
calibration.

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

Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and

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enter the distance on your device.

Activities and Apps 3

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, press .

1

Select Strength.

2

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

Press to start the set timer.

3

Start your first set.

4

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

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

Press LAP to finish the set.

5

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

If necessary, press DOWN, and edit the number of reps.

6

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

7

Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is

8

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

9

Select Save.

10

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 3).

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your device records the details of each downhill skiing or
snowboarding run using the auto run feature. This feature is
turned on by default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It
automatically records new ski runs based on your movement.
The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you
are on a chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift
ride. You can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can
view run details from the paused screen or while the timer is
running.

Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.

1

Hold MENU.

2

Select View Runs.

3

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

4

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

speed, average speed, and total descent.

Using the Metronome

The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or
more consistent cadence.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

From the watch face, press .

1

Select an activity.

2

Hold MENU.

3

Select the activity settings.

4

Select Metronome > Status > On.

5

Select an option:

6

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

cadence you want to maintain.

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

• Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and
vibration.

If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome

7

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

8

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

9

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

10

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 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.

1

Select Audio Prompts.

2

Select an option:

3

• 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 customize prompts with power data, select Power
Alert.

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

• To hear activity alerts play as an audio prompt, select
Activity Alerts.

• 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.

4 Activities and Apps

Triathlon Training

When you participate in a triathlon, you can use the triathlon
activity to quickly transition to each sport segment, to time each
segment, and to save the activity.

From the watch face, press .

1

Select Triathlon.

2

Press to start the activity timer.

3

Press LAP at the beginning and end of each transition.

4

The transition feature can be turned on or off for the triathlon
activity settings.

After you complete your activity, press , and select Save.

5

Creating a Multisport Activity

From the watch face, press .

1

Select Add > Multisport.

2

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

3

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

Select two or more activities.

4

Select an option:

5

• 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.

6

Swimming

NOTICE

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

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 in your swimming history and in your Garmin Connect
account. You can also select stroke type as a custom data field
(Customizing the Data Screens, page 29).

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 5)

The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths
for pool swimming.

• Press 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, press LAP to start a rest.

1

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

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

2

(optional).
Press LAP, and continue swimming.

3

Repeat for additional rest intervals.

4

Training with the Drill Log

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

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

1

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

2

After you complete a drill interval, press LAP.

3

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

Select a distance for the completed drill.

4

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

Select an option:

5

• To start another drill interval, press LAP.

• To start a swim interval, press 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 2).

From the watch face, press .

1

Select Golf.

2

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

3

Select a course from the list of available courses.

4

If necessary, set your driver distance.

5

Select Yes to keep score.

6

Select a tee box.

7

After you complete your round, press , and select End

8

Round.

Hole Information

The device shows the current hole you are playing, and
automatically transitions when you move to a new hole.

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

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.

• Press LAP to record a rest during pool swimming.

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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

Map of the green

Driver distance from the tee box

Big Numbers Mode

You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information
screen.

Hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Big
Numbers.

The distance to the back of the green

The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position

The distance to the front of the green

The current hole number

The par for the current hole

Measuring Distance with Button Targeting

From the hole information screen, you can use the button
targeting feature to measure the distance to a point on the map.

Press UP or DOWN to measure the distance to the target.

1

If necessary, select or to zoom in or out.

2

Changing Holes

You can change holes manually from the hole view screen.

While playing golf, press .

1

Select Change Hole.

2

Select a hole.

3

Moving the Flag

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

From the hole information screen, press .

1

Select Move Flag.

2

Press UP or DOWN to move the pin position.

3

Press .

4

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

Viewing Measured Shots

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

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

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

While playing golf, press .

1

Select Measure Shot.

2

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

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

3

Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances

You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5
holes. Custom targets also appear in this list.

From the hole information screen, press .

1

Select Layups.

2

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.

Saving Custom Targets

While playing a round, you can save up to five custom targets
for each hole. Saving a target is useful for recording objects or
obstacles that are not shown on the map. You can view the
distances to these targets from the layup and dogleg screen
(Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances, page 6).

Stand near the target you want to save.

1

NOTE: You cannot save a target that is far from the currently

selected hole.
From the hole information screen, press .

2

Select Custom Targets.

3

Select a target type.

4

Keeping Score

From the hole information screen, press .

1

Select Scorecard.

2

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

3

Press to select a hole.

4

Press UP or DOWN to set the score.

5

Your total score is updated.

Updating a Score

From the hole information screen, press .

1

Select Scorecard.

2

Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

3

Press to select a hole.

4

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

5

Your total score is updated.

Setting the Scoring Method

You can change the method the device uses to keep score.

From the hole information screen, hold MENU.

1

Select the activity settings.

2

Select Scoring Method.

3

Select a scoring method.

4

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About Stableford Scoring

When you select the Stableford scoring method (Setting the

Scoring Method, page 6), points are awarded based on the

number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round,
the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified
by the United States Golf Association.

The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points
instead of strokes.

Points Strokes Taken Relative to Par

0 2 or more over

1 1 over

2 Par

3 1 under

4 2 under

5 3 under

Setting Your Handicap

From the hole information screen, hold MENU.

1

Select the activity settings.

2

Select Handicap Scoring.

3

Select a handicap scoring option:

4

• To enter the number of strokes to be subtracted from your

total score, select Local Handicap.

• To enter the player's handicap index and the course slope

rating used to calculate your course handicap, select
Index/Slope.

Set your handicap.

5

Enabling Statistics Tracking

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

From the hole information screen, hold MENU.

1

Select the activity settings.

2

Select Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.

3

Recording Statistics

Before you can record statistics, you must enable statistics
tracking (Enabling Statistics Tracking, page 7).

From the scorecard, select a hole.

1

Enter the number of strokes taken, and press .

2

Set the number of putts taken, and press .

3

If necessary, select an option:

4

NOTE: If you are on a par 3 hole, fairway information does

not appear.

• If your ball hit the fairway, select In Fairway.

• If your ball missed the fairway, select Missed Right or

Missed Left.

TruSwing

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

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Using the Golf Odometer

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

From the hole information screen, press .

1

Select Odometer.

2

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

3

Viewing PlaysLike Distance

The "plays like" distance feature accounts for elevation changes
on the course by showing the adjusted distance to the green.

From the hole information screen, press .

1

Select PlaysLike.

2

An icon appears next to each distance.

Distance plays longer than expected due to a change in
elevation.

Distance plays as expected.

Distance plays shorter than expected due to a change in
elevation.

Viewing the Direction to the Pin

The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional
assistance when you are unable to see the green. This feature
can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a
deep sand trap.

NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart.
Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the
compass.

From the hole information screen, press .

1

Select PinPointer.

2

The arrow points to the pin location.

Starting an Expedition

You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while
recording a multi-day activity.

From the watch face, press .

1

Select Expedition.

2

Press to start the activity timer.

3

The device enters low power mode and collects GPS track
points once an hour. To maximize battery life, the device
turns off all sensors and accessories, including the
connection to your smartphone.

Changing the Track Point Recording Interval

During an expedition, GPS track points are recorded once an
hour by default. You can change how often GPS track points are
recorded. Recording track points less frequently maximizes
battery life.

NOTE: To maximize battery life, GPS track points are not
recorded after sunset. You can customize this option in the
activity settings.

From the watch face, press .

1

Select Expedition.

2

Hold MENU.

3

Select the activity settings.

4

Select Recording Interval.

5

Select an option.

6

Recording a Track Point Manually

During an expedition, track points are recorded automatically
based on the selected recording interval. You can manually
record a track point at any time.

During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map

1

page.
Press .

2

Select Add Point.

3

Viewing Track Points

During an expedition, press UP or DOWN to view the map

1

page.
Press .

2

Select View Points.

3

Select a track point from the list.

4

Select an option:

5

• To start navigating to the track point, select Go To.

Activities and Apps 7

• To view detailed information about the track point, select

Details.

Connected Features

Connected features are available for your fēnix device when you
connect the device to a compatible smartphone using Bluetooth
technology. Some features require you to install the Garmin
Connect 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 Watch, page 1).

Hold MENU.

1

Select Phone > Smart Notifications > Status > On.

2

Select During Activity.

3

Select a notification preference.

4

Select a sound preference.

5

Select Not During Activity.

6

Select a notification preference.

7

Select a sound preference.

8

Select Privacy.

9

Select a privacy preference.

10

Select Timeout.

11

Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification

12

appears on the screen.
Select Signature to add a signature to your text message

13

replies.

Viewing Notifications

From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to view the

1

notifications widget.
Press .

2

Select a notification.

3

Press DOWN for more options.

4

Press BACK to return to the previous screen.

5

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.

• To accept the call, select Accept.
NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected

smartphone.

• 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.

NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is
connected to an Android™ smartphone.

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 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, press UP or DOWN to view the

1

notifications widget.
Press , and select a text message notification.

2

Press DOWN.

3

Select Reply.

4

Select a message from the list.

5

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 device.

Select an option:

• If you are using an iPhone® device, go to the notifications

settings to select the items to show on the device.

• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin

Connect app, select Settings > Smart Notifications.

Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection

You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the
controls menu.

NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing

the Controls Menu, page 33).

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

1

Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on

2

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

Bluetooth technology on your mobile device.

Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts

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

NOTE: Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.

Hold MENU.

1

Select Phone > Alerts.

2

8 Connected Features

Locating a Lost Mobile Device

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

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

1

Select .

2

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

Select BACK to stop searching.

3

Garmin Connect

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

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

Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed

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

Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information

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

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

Sensors, page 37).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect 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 9).

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

1

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

After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the

2

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

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

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

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

1

Go to www.garmin.com/express.

2

Download and install the Garmin Express application.

3

Open the Garmin Express application, and select Add

4

Device.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

5

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

1

Select .

2

Garmin Golf™ App

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

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.

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
for offline access, and then navigate anywhere without using

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 the Garmin Connect App

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and
you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (Pairing

Your Smartphone with Your Watch, page 1).

Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (Manually

Syncing Data with Garmin Connect, page 9).

Safety and Tracking Features 9

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.

Safety and Tracking Features

Incident detection and assistance are supplemental features and
should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain
emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not
contact emergency services on your behalf.

The fēnix device has safety and tracking features that must be
set up with the Garmin Connect app.

™

CAUTION

NOTICE

To use these features, you must be connected to the Garmin
Connect app using Bluetooth technology. You can enter
emergency contacts in your Garmin Connect account.

Assistance: Allows you to send an automated message with

your name, LiveTrack link, and GPS location to your
emergency contacts.

Incident detection: When the fēnix device detects an incident

during an outdoor walk, run, or bike activity, the device sends
an automated message, LiveTrack link, and GPS location to
your emergency contacts.

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.

Live Event Sharing: Allows you to send messages to friends

and family during an event, providing real-time updates.
NOTE: This feature is available only if your device is

connected to an Android smartphone.

GroupTrack: Allows you to keep track of your connections

using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time.

Adding Emergency Contacts

Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the incident
detection and assistance features.

From the Garmin Connect app, select or .

1

Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection &

2

Assistance > Add Emergency Contact.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

Adding Contacts

You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app.
Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack feature. Three of
these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding

Emergency Contacts, page 10).

From the Garmin Connect app, select or .

1

Select Contacts.

2

Follow the on-screen instructions.

3

After you add contacts, you must sync your data to apply the
changes to your fēnix device (Manually Syncing Data with

Garmin Connect, page 9).

Turning Incident Detection On and Off

Hold MENU.

1

Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection.

2

Select an activity.

3

NOTE: Incident detection is available only for outdoor walk,

run, and bike activities.

When an incident is detected by your fēnix device with GPS
enabled, the Garmin Connect app can send an automated text
message and email with your name and GPS location to your
emergency contacts. A message appears indicating your
contacts will be informed after 30 seconds have elapsed. You
can select Cancel before the countdown is complete to cancel
the message.

Requesting Assistance

Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency
contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 10).

Hold the LIGHT key.

1

When you feel three vibrations, release the key to activate

2

the assistance feature.
The countdown screen appears.

TIP: You can select Cancel before the countdown is
complete to cancel the message.

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 app.

These instructions are for starting a GroupTrack session with
fēnix 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 device.

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Pair your smartphone with the fēnix device (Pairing Your

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Smartphone with Your Watch, page 1).

On the fēnix device, hold MENU, and select Safety &

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Tracking > GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing

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

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Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack > GroupTrack.

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

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

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Select Start LiveTrack.

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On the fēnix device, start an activity.

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Scroll to the map to view your connections.

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TIP: From the map, you can hold MENU and select Nearby
Connections to view distance, direction, and pace or speed

information for other connections in the GroupTrack session.

Tips for GroupTrack Sessions

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

• Start your activity outside using GPS.

• Pair your fēnix device with your smartphone using Bluetooth
technology.

• In the Garmin Connect 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 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 29).

GroupTrack Settings

Hold MENU, and select Safety & Tracking > GroupTrack.
Show on Map: Enables you to view connections on the map

screen during a GroupTrack session.

Activity Types: Allows you to select which activity types appear

on the map screen during a GroupTrack session.

Wi‑Fi® Connected Features

Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:

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

Audio content: Allows you to sync audio content from third-

party providers.

Software updates: Your device downloads and installs the

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

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Workouts and training plans: You can 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.

Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network

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

Hold MENU.

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Select Wi-Fi > My Networks > Add Network.

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

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If necessary, enter the password for the network.

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

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin
and other providers using the Connect IQ 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 app, you
must pair your fēnix device with your smartphone (Pairing Your

Smartphone with Your Watch, page 1).

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

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Connect IQ app.
If necessary, select your device.

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Select a Connect IQ feature.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

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Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer

Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

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

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Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

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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 app, select or .

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Select Garmin Devices, and select your fēnix device.

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Select Garmin Pay > Create Your Wallet.

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Follow the on-screen instructions.

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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.

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Select .

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Enter your four-digit passcode.

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NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times,

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

Your most recently used payment card appears.
If you have added multiple cards to your Garmin Pay wallet,

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

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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

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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 device page in the Garmin Connect app,

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select Garmin Pay > .
Follow the on-screen instructions to enter the card

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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 device page in the Garmin Connect app,

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select Garmin Pay > Manage Your Wallet.
Select an option:

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

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

fēnix device.

• To temporarily suspend all cards in your wallet, select

Suspend Wallet.
You cannot pay using your fēnix 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.

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