Customizing the Data Screens......... 99
Adding a Map to an Activity..............99
Activity Alerts.................................. 100
Setting an Alert............................ 101
Activity Map Settings...................... 101
Routing Settings.............................. 101
Using ClimbPro................................102
Enabling Auto Climb........................102
GPS Settings....................................103
Sensors Settings................................. 103
Compass Settings........................... 103
Calibrating the Compass
Manually.......................................103
Setting the North Reference....... 104
Altimeter Settings........................... 104
Calibrating the Barometric
Altimeter...................................... 104
Barometer Settings......................... 104
Calibrating the Barometer...........105
Map Settings....................................... 105
Map Themes....................................105
Marine Map Settings....................... 106
Showing and Hiding Map Data....... 106
Navigation Settings.............................106
Customizing Navigation Data
Screens............................................ 106
Setting Up a Heading Bug............... 106
Setting Navigation Alerts................ 107
Power Manager Settings.................... 107
Customizing the Battery Saver
Feature............................................. 107
System Settings.................................. 108
Time Settings.................................. 108
Setting Time Alerts...................... 109
Changing the Screen Settings........ 109
Customizing the Hot Keys.............. 109
Changing the Units of Measure......109
Device Information....................... 109
Viewing Device Information............... 109
Viewing E-label Regulatory and
Compliance Information................. 110
Charging the Watch............................ 110
Tips for Solar Charging................... 110
Tips for Charging the Watch...........110
Wearing the Watch..............................111
Device Care......................................... 111
Cleaning the Watch......................... 111
Changing the Bands............................112
Specifications......................................114
Battery Life Information.................. 114
Troubleshooting........................... 115
Product Updates................................. 115
Setting Up Garmin Express............. 115
Getting More Information................... 115
Activity Tracking................................. 115
My daily step count does not
appear.............................................. 115
My step count does not seem
accurate........................................... 115
The step counts on my device and my
Garmin Connect account don't
match............................................... 116
The floors climbed amount does not
seem accurate................................. 116
My intensity minutes are flashing.. 116
Acquiring Satellite Signals..................116
Improving GPS Satellite Reception 116
Restarting the Watch.......................... 116
Resetting All Default Settings............ 117
Maximizing Battery Life...................... 117
My Device is in the Wrong Language.117
Is my phone compatible with my
watch?................................................. 117
My phone will not connect to the
watch................................................... 118
The temperature reading is not
accurate............................................... 118
How can I manually pair ANT+
sensors?.............................................. 118
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my
watch?................................................. 118
My headphones will not connect to the
watch................................................... 119
My music cuts out or my headphones
won't stay connected.......................... 119
Appendix...................................... 119
Data Fields...........................................119
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings............... 132
FTP Ratings......................................... 132
Wheel Size and Circumference.......... 133
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