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FĒNIX® 5/5S

Owner’s Manual

AA311900

AA311910

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Table of Contents

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pool Swimming...................................................................... 5

Heart Rate While Swimming.................................................. 5

Data Storage.......................................................................... 6

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data.............................................6

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor.......................................... 6

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

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

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

Ground Contact Time Balance Data................................. 7

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

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

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

Automatically Detecting Performance Measurements........... 8

Training Status....................................................................... 8

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

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

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

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

Viewing Your Recovery Time............................................ 9

Training Load......................................................................... 9

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times..................................... 9

Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level................................. 9

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level...... 9

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

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

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

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

Lactate Threshold................................................................ 10

Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate

Threshold........................................................................ 10

Recovery Heart Rate........................................................... 10

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

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

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

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

About Heart Rate Zones...................................................... 11

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones....................................... 11

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

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

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

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

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

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

Using the Move Alert............................................................12

Sleep Tracking..................................................................... 12

Using Automated Sleep Tracking....................................12

Using Do Not Disturb Mode............................................ 12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

About the Training Calendar................................................ 13

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans............................ 13

Interval Workouts...................................................................... 13

Creating an Interval Workout............................................... 13

Starting an Interval Workout................................................ 13

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

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

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

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

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

Racing a Previous Activity........................................................ 14

Personal Records..................................................................... 14

Viewing Your Personal Records.......................................... 14

Restoring a Personal Record............................................... 14

Clearing a Personal Record................................................. 14

Clearing All Personal Records............................................. 14

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

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

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

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

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

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

Navigation..................................................................... 15

Saving Your Location............................................................... 15

Editing Your Saved Locations.............................................. 15

Deleting All Saved Locations............................................... 15

Projecting a Waypoint............................................................... 15

Table of Contents i

Navigating to a Destination....................................................... 15

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

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard

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

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

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

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

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

Panning and Zooming the Map............................................ 15

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connected Features..................................................... 16

Enabling Bluetooth Notifications............................................... 16

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

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

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

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

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

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

Updating the Software Using Garmin Connect Mobile........ 17

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express.................... 17

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer..................... 17

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile.......... 17

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

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

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

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

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer....... 18

Customizing Your Device............................................ 18

Widgets..................................................................................... 18

Customizing the Widget Loop.............................................. 18

VIRB Remote....................................................................... 18

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

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

Activities and App Settings....................................................... 19

Customizing the Data Screens............................................ 19

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

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

Setting an Alert................................................................20

Auto Lap...............................................................................20

Marking Laps by Distance............................................... 20

Enabling Auto Pause®......................................................... 20

Enabling Auto Climb............................................................ 21

3D Speed and Distance....................................................... 21

Turning On and Off the Lap Key.......................................... 21

Using Auto Scroll................................................................. 21

UltraTrac.............................................................................. 21

Power Save Timeout Settings..............................................21

Removing an Activity or App.....................................................21

Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List................... 21

Watch Face Settings.................................................................21

Customizing the Watch Face............................................... 21

Sensors Settings.......................................................................22

Compass Settings................................................................ 22

Calibrating the Compass Manually................................. 22

Setting the North Reference............................................22

Altimeter Settings................................................................. 22

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter............................... 22

Barometer Settings.............................................................. 22

Map Settings............................................................................. 22

Navigation Settings................................................................... 22

Customizing Map Features.................................................. 22

Heading Settings..................................................................22

Course Pointer................................................................ 22

Setting Up a Heading Bug................................................... 23

Setting Navigation Alerts......................................................23

System Settings........................................................................ 23

Time Settings....................................................................... 23

Backlight Settings................................................................ 23

Customizing the Controls Menu........................................... 23

Customizing the Hot Keys....................................................23

Changing the Units of Measure........................................... 23

Viewing Device Information...................................................... 23

Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information................ 23

ANT+ Sensors............................................................... 24

Pairing ANT+ Sensors.............................................................. 24

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor.................. 24

Training with Power Meters...................................................... 24

Using Electronic Shifters...........................................................24

Situational Awareness.............................................................. 24

Foot Pod................................................................................... 24

Improving Foot Pod Calibration........................................... 24

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually.................................... 24

Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance................................. 24

tempe........................................................................................ 25

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

fēnix 5/5S Specifications...........................................................25

Battery Information...............................................................25

HRM-Tri Specifications............................................................. 25

Data Management.................................................................... 25

Disconnecting the USB Cable..............................................25

Deleting Files....................................................................... 25

Device Maintenance..................................................... 25

Device Care.............................................................................. 25

Cleaning the Device............................................................. 25

Cleaning the Leather Bands................................................ 25

Changing the QuickFit™ Bands............................................... 26

Metal Watch Band Adjustment................................................. 26

Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery................................ 26

Troubleshooting........................................................... 26

My device is in the wrong language......................................... 26

Is my smartphone compatible with my device?........................ 26

My phone will not connect to the device................................... 26

Resetting Your Device.............................................................. 26

Restoring All Default Settings................................................... 26

Acquiring Satellite Signals........................................................ 26

Improving GPS Satellite Reception......................................26

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

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

Activity Tracking........................................................................27

My daily step count does not appear................................... 27

My step count does not seem accurate............................... 27

The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect

account don't match............................................................. 27

The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate........... 27

My intensity minutes are flashing......................................... 27

Getting More Information.......................................................... 27

Appendix....................................................................... 27

Data Fields................................................................................27

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

FTP Ratings.............................................................................. 31

Wheel Size and Circumference................................................ 31

ii Table of Contents

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

Symbol Definitions.................................................................... 32

Index.............................................................................. 33

Table of Contents iii

Introduction

WARNING

See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the

product box for product warnings and other important

information.

Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any

exercise program.

Device Overview

LIGHT

Select to turn the backlight on and off.

Hold to view the controls menu.

Hold to turn the device on.

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

Select to choose an option in a menu.

BACK

LAP

Select to return to the previous screen.

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

DOWN

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

Hold to view the watch face from any screen.

Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus.

Hold to view the menu.

Viewing the Controls Menu

The controls menu contains shortcut menu options, such as

turning on do not disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the

device off.

NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the shortcut menu

options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu,

page 23).

1From any screen, hold LIGHT.

2Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.

Viewing Widgets

Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more

are available when you pair your device with a smartphone.

• Select UP or DOWN.

The device scrolls through the widget loop.

• Select to view additional options and functions for a

widget.

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

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

activity data pages.

Charging the Device

WARNING

This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important

Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for

product warnings and other important information.

NOTICE

To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and

the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a

computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.

1Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on

your device.

2Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your

computer.

3Charge 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.

1From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the

Garmin Connect Mobile app.

2Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.

3Hold 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.

4Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect

account:

• If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the

Garmin Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen

instructions.

• If you already paired another device with the Garmin

Connect Mobile app, from the settings menu, select

Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen

instructions.

Product Updates

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

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

Mobile app.

This provides easy access to these services for Garmin®

devices:

• Software updates

• Data uploads to Garmin Connect

• Product registration

Introduction 1

Setting Up Garmin Express

1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2Go to www.garmin.com/express.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Activities

Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness

activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and

records sensor data. You can save activities and share them

with the Garmin Connect community.

You can also add Connect IQ™ activity apps to your device using

your Garmin Connect account (Connect IQ Features,

page 18).

For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric

accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if

required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to

watch mode.

1From the watch face, select .

2Select an activity.

3If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter

additional information.

4If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+®

sensors.

5If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the

device locates satellites.

6Select 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

1Select .

2Select an option:

• To resume your activity, select Resume.

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

Save.

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

select Resume Later.

• To mark a lap, select Lap.

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

the path you traveled, select Back to Start > TracBack.

NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use

GPS.

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

select Back to Start > Straight Line.

NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use

GPS.

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

Discard.

NOTE: After stopping the activity, the device saves it

automatically after 25 minutes.

Creating a Custom Activity

1From the watch face, select > Add.

2Select 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.

3If necessary, select an activity type.

4Select a name or enter a custom name.

Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:

Bike(2).

5Select 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.

6Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

Indoor Activities

The fēnix device can be used for training indoors, such as

running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike. GPS is

turned off for indoor activities.

When running or walking with GPS turned off, speed, distance,

and cadence are calculated using the accelerometer in the

device. The accelerometer is self-calibrating. The accuracy of

the speed, distance, and cadence data improves after a few

outdoor runs or walks using GPS.

TIP: Holding the handrails of the treadmill reduces accuracy.

You can use an optional foot pod to record pace, distance, and

cadence.

When cycling with GPS turned off, speed and distance are not

available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed

and distance data to the device (such as a speed or cadence

sensor).

Outdoor Activities

The fēnix device comes preloaded with apps for outdoor

activities, such as running, hiking, and open water swimming.

GPS is turned on for outdoor activities. You can add apps using

default profiles, such as walking and tactical. You can also add

custom sport apps to your device (Creating a Custom Activity,

page 2).

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your device records the details of each skiing or snowboarding

run using the auto run feature. This feature is turned on by

default for downhill skiing and snowboarding. It automatically

records new ski runs based on your movement. The timer

pauses when you stop moving downhill and when you are on a

chairlift. The timer remains paused during the chairlift ride. You

can start moving downhill to restart the timer. You can view run

details from the paused screen or while the timer is running.

1Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.

2Hold MENU.

3Select View Runs.

4Select 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.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

2 Activities

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Metronome > Status > On.

6Select 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.

7If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome

feature before you run.

8Hold DOWN to return to the clock.

9Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2).

The metronome starts automatically.

10During your run, select UP or DOWN to view the metronome

screen.

11If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome settings.

Jumpmaster

WARNING

The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers

only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used as a primary

skydiving altimeter. Failure to input the appropriate jump related

information can lead to serious personal injury or death.

The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for

calculating the high altitude release point (HARP). The device

detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating

toward the desired impact point (DIP) using the barometer and

electronic compass.

Multisport

Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can

take advantage of the multisport activities, such as Triathlon or

Swimrun. During a multisport activity, you can transition

between activities and continue to view your total time and

distance. For example, you can switch from biking to running

and view your total time and distance for biking and running

throughout the multisport activity.

You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the

default triathlon activity set up for a standard triathlon.

Creating a Multisport Activity

1From the watch face, select > Add > Multisport.

2Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name.

Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:

Triathlon(2).

3Select two or more activity profiles.

4Select 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.

5Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites.

Tips for Triathlon Training or Using Multisport

Activities

• Select to start your first activity.

• Select LAP to transition to the next activity.

If transitions are turned on, the transition time is recorded

separately from the activity times.

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

• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Swimming

NOTICE

The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with

the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.

NOTE: The device cannot record heart rate data while

swimming.

NOTE: The device is compatible with the HRM-Tri™ accessory

and the HRM-Swim™ accessory (Heart Rate While Swimming,

page 5).

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 19).

Free Freestyle

Back Backstroke

Breast Breaststroke

Fly Butterfly

Mixed More than one stroke type in an interval

Drill Used with drill logging (Training with the Drill Log, page 3)

Tips for Swimming Activities

• Before starting a pool swimming activity, follow the on-screen

instructions to select your pool size or enter a custom size.

• Select LAP to record a rest during pool swimming.

The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths

for pool swimming.

• Select LAP to record an interval during open water

swimming.

Resting During Pool Swimming

The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also displays

time and distance for the last completed interval.

NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.

1During your swim activity, select LAP to start a rest.

The display reverses to white text on a black background,

and the rest screen appears.

2During a rest, select UP or DOWN to view other data screens

(optional).

3Select LAP, and continue swimming.

4Repeat for additional rest intervals.

Training with the Drill Log

The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can

use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm

swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four

major strokes.

1During your pool swim activity, select UP or DOWN to view

the drill log screen.

2Select LAP to start the drill timer.

Activities 3

3After you complete a drill interval, select LAP.

The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record

the entire swim session.

4Select a distance for the completed drill.

Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for

the activity profile.

5Select 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 a course for the first time, you must download it

from the Garmin Connect Mobile app (Garmin Connect,

page 17). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect

Mobile app are updated automatically.

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

the Device, page 1).

1From the watch face, select > Golf.

2Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

3Select a course from the list of available courses.

4Select Yes to keep score.

5Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

The device automatically transitions when you move to the

next hole.

6After you complete your activity, select > End Round >

Yes.

Hole Information

Because pin locations change, the device calculates the

distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the

actual pin location.

ÀCurrent hole number

ÁDistance to the back of the green

ÂDistance to the middle of the green

ÃDistance to the front of the green

ÄPar for the hole

Next hole

Previous hole

Moving the Flag

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

location.

1From the hole information screen, select > Move Flag.

2Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position.

3Select .

The distances on the hole information screen are updated to

show the new pin location. The pin location is saved for only

the current round.

Measuring a Shot

1Take a shot, and watch where your ball lands.

2Select > Measure Shot.

3Walk or drive to your ball.

The distance automatically resets when you move to the next

hole.

4If 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

1From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.

The scorecard appears when you are on the green.

2Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

3Select to select a hole.

4Select UP or DOWN to set the score.

Your total score is updated.

Updating a Score

1From the hole information screen, select > Scorecard.

2Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes.

3Select to select a hole.

4Select UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole.

Your total score is updated.

TruSwing™

The TruSwing feature allows you to view swing metrics recorded

from your TruSwing device. Go to www.garmin.com/golf to

purchase a TruSwing device.

Using the Golf Odometer

You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and

steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops

when you start or end a round.

1Select > Odometer.

2If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to zero.

Tracking Statistics

The Stat Tracking feature enables detailed statistics tracking

while playing golf.

1From the hole information screen, hold MENU.

2Select Options > Stat Tracking to enable tracking statistics.

Heart Rate Features

The fēnix 5/5S device has a wrist-based heart rate monitor and

is also compatible with ANT+ and Bluetooth chest heart rate

monitors (sold separately). You can view wrist-based heart rate

data on the heart rate widget. If both wrist-based heart rate and

chest heart rate data are available, your device uses the chest

heart rate data.

Wrist-based Heart Rate

Wearing the Device and Heart Rate

• Wear the fēnix 5/5S device above your wrist bone.

NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it

should not move while running or exercising.

4 Heart Rate Features

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

device.

• See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 5 for more

information about wrist-based heart rate.

• For more information about the accuracy of wrist-based heart

rate, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

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

these tips.

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

• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under

the device.

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

device.

• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device should

be snug but comfortable.

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

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate reading

before starting your activity.

NOTE: In cold environments, warm up indoors.

• Rinse the device with fresh water after each workout.

• While exercising, use a silicone band.

Viewing the Heart Rate Widget

The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per minute

(bpm), your resting heart rate for today, and a graph of your

heart rate for the last 4 hours.

1From the watch face, select DOWN.

2Select to view your average resting heart rate values for

the last 7 days.

Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices

You can broadcast your heart rate data from your fēnix 5/5S

device and view it on paired Garmin devices. For example, you

can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge® device while

cycling, or to a VIRB® action camera during an activity.

NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life.

1From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

2Select Options.

3Select an option:

• Select Broadcast Heart Rate to start broadcasting heart

rate data now.

• Select Broadcast During Activity to broadcast heart rate

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

The fēnix 5/5S device starts broadcasting your heart rate

data, and appears.

NOTE: You can view only the heart rate widget while

broadcasting heart rate data.

4Pair your fēnix 5/5S device with your Garmin ANT+

compatible device.

NOTE: The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin

compatible device. See your owner's manual.

TIP: To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select any

key, and select Yes.

Turning Off the Wrist Heart Rate Monitor

The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The

device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor

unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the device.

1From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.

2Select Options > Status > Off.

Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor

You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just

below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place

during your activity.

1If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate

monitor.

2Wet the electrodes À on the back of the heart rate monitor to

create a strong connection between your chest and the

transmitter.

3Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo facing right-

side up.

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

side.

4Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and connect

the strap hook to the loop.

NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.

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

data.

Pool Swimming

NOTICE

Hand wash the heart rate monitor after exposure to chlorine or

other pool chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances

can damage the heart rate monitor.

The HRM-Tri accessory is designed primarily for open water

swimming, but it can be used occasionally for pool swimming.

The heart rate monitor should be worn under a swim suit or

triathlon top during pool swimming. Otherwise, it may slide down

your chest when pushing off the pool wall.

Heart Rate While Swimming

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

The HRM-Tri accessory and the HRM-Swim accessory record

and store your heart rate data while swimming. Heart rate data

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is not visible on compatible fēnix devices while the heart rate

monitor is underwater.

You must start a timed activity on your paired fēnix device to

view stored heart rate data later. During rest intervals when out

of the water, the heart rate monitor sends your heart rate data to

your fēnix device.

Your fēnix device automatically downloads stored heart rate

data when you save your timed swim activity. Your heart rate

monitor must be out of the water, active, and within range of the

device (3 m) while data is downloaded. You can review your

heart rate data in the device history and on your Garmin

Connect account.

Data Storage

The heart rate monitor can store up to 20 hours of data in a

single activity. When the heart rate monitor memory is full, your

oldest data is overwritten.

You can start a timed activity on your paired fēnix device, and

the heart rate monitor records your heart rate data even if you

move away from your device. For example, you can record heart

rate data during fitness activities or team sports where watches

cannot be worn. Your heart rate monitor automatically sends

your stored heart rate data to your fēnix device when you save

your activity. Your heart rate monitor must be active and within

range (3 m) of the device while data is uploaded.

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

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

these tips.

• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches (if

applicable).

• Tighten the strap on your chest.

• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate

Monitor, page 6).

• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.

Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate

monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart

rate signals.

• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart

rate monitor.

Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic

fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage power

lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz

cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor

NOTICE

A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability

of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.

• Rinse the heart rate monitor after every use.

• Hand wash the heart rate monitor after every seven uses or

one pool swim, using a tiny amount of mild detergent, such

as dishwashing liquid.

NOTE: Using too much detergent may damage the heart rate

monitor.

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

dryer.

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

Running Dynamics

You can use your compatible fēnix device paired with the

HRM-Tri accessory or other running dynamics accessory to

provide real-time feedback about your running form. If your fēnix

device was packaged with the HRM-Tri accessory, the devices

are already paired.

The running dynamics accessory has an accelerometer that

measures torso movement in order to calculate six running

metrics.

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

displays the total steps (right and left combined).

Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while

running. It displays the vertical motion of your torso,

measured in centimeters.

Ground contact time: Ground contact time is the amount of

time in each step that you spend on the ground while

running. It is measured in milliseconds.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not available

while walking.

Ground contact time balance: Ground contact time balance

displays the left/right balance of your ground contact time

while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2

with an arrow pointing left or right.

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

footfall to the next. It is measured in meters.

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

stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower number

typically indicates better running form.

Training with Running Dynamics

Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on a

running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Tri accessory,

and pair it with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 24).

If your fēnix 5/5S was packaged with the accessory, the devices

are already paired, and the fēnix 5/5S is set to display running

dynamics data screens.

1Select an option:

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

are already paired, skip to step 7.

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

are not already paired, complete all the steps in this

procedure.

2Hold MENU.

3Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

4Select an activity.

5Select the activity settings.

6Select Data Screens > Add New.

7Select a running dynamics data screen.

NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for

all activities.

8Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2).

9Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to

view your metrics.

Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data

The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical oscillation, ground

contact time, ground contact time balance, or vertical ratio as the primary metric. The color gauge shows you how your running

dynamics data compare to those of other runners. The color zones are based on percentiles.

Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels. The data values in the red or orange zones are typical for less

experienced or slower runners. The data values in the green, blue, or purple zones are typical for more experienced or faster

runners. More experienced runners tend to exhibit shorter ground contact times, lower vertical oscillation, lower vertical ratio, and

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higher cadence than less experienced runners. However, taller runners typically have slightly slower cadences, longer strides, and

slightly higher vertical oscillation. Vertical ratio is your vertical oscillation divided by stride length. It is not correlated with height.

NOTE: The color gauge for ground contact time balance is different (Ground Contact Time Balance Data, page 7).

Go to www.garmin.com for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and interpretations of running dynamics

data, you can search reputable running publications and websites.

Color Zone Percentile in Zone Cadence Range Vertical Oscillation Range Vertical Ratio Ground Contact Time Range

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

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

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

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

Red <5 <153 spm >11.5 cm >10.1% >308 ms

Ground Contact Time Balance Data

Ground contact time balance measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total ground contact time. For

example, 51.3% with an arrow pointing left indicates the runner is spending more time on the ground when on the left foot. If your

data screen displays both numbers, for example 48–52, 48% is the left foot and 52% is the right foot.

Color Zone Red Orange Green Orange Red

Symmetry Poor Fair Good Fair Poor

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

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

While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and greater imbalances with

certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate further from 50–50 when running up or down hills.

Most running coaches agree that a symmetrical running form is good. Elite runners tend to have quick and balanced strides.

You can watch the color gauge or data field during your run or view the summary on your Garmin Connect account after your run.

As with the other running dynamics data, ground contact time balance is a quantitative measurement to help you learn about your

running form.

Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data

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

tips.

• Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory, such as

the HRM-Tri accessory.

Accessories with running dynamics have on the front of the

module.

• Pair the running dynamics accessory with your fēnix device

again, according to the instructions.

• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make

sure the accessory is worn right-side up.

NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while

running. It is not calculated while walking.

Performance Measurements

These performance measurements require a few activities using

wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.

The measurements are estimates that can help you track and

understand your training activities and race performances.

These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat.

NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device

requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your

performance.

Training status: Training status shows you how your training

affects your fitness and performance. Your training status is

based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over

an extended time period.

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

milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body

weight at your maximum performance.

Recovery time: The recovery time displays how much time

remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next

hard workout.

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

exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7 days.

EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your

body to recover after exercise.

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

and published data sources to provide a target race time

based on your current state of fitness. This projection also

presumes you have completed the proper training for the

race.

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

requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. The device

records your heart rate variability while standing still for 3

minutes. It provides your overall stress level. The scale is 1 to

100, and a lower score indicates a lower stress level.

Performance condition: Your performance condition is a real-

time assessment after 6 to 20 minutes of activity. It can be

added as a data field so you can view your performance

condition during the rest of your activity. It compares your

real-time condition to your average fitness level.

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

profile information from the initial setup to estimate your FTP.

For a more accurate rating, you can conduct a guided test.

Lactate threshold: Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate

monitor. Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles

start to rapidly fatigue. Your device measures your lactate

threshold level using heart rate data and pace.

Turning On Performance Notifications

Performance notifications are alerts that appear upon

completion of your activity. You can turn on notifications for

performance measurements, such as your performance

condition and recovery time. Some performance notifications

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appear when you achieve a new performance measurement,

such as a new VO2 max. estimate.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Performance

Notifications.

3Select an option.

Automatically Detecting Performance Measurements

You can enable the device to automatically detect your

maximum heart rate, lactate threshold, and functional threshold

power (FTP) during an activity.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Auto Detection.

3Select an option.

Training Status

Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness

level and performance. Your training status is based on changes

to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time

period. You can use you your training status to help plan future

training and continue improving your fitness level.

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

history, including activities with VO2 max. results from

running or cycling, to determine your training status.

Detraining: Detraining occurs when you are training much less

than usual for a week or more, and it is affecting your fitness

level. You can try increasing your training load to see

improvement.

Recovery: Your lighter training load is allowing your body to

recover, which is essential during extended periods of hard

training. You can return to a higher training load when you

feel ready.

Maintaining: Your current training load is enough to maintain

your fitness level. To see improvement, try adding more

variety to your workouts or increasing your training volume.

Productive: Your current training load is moving your fitness

level and performance in the right direction. It is important to

plan recovery periods into your training to maintain your

fitness level.

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

Your recently reduced training load is allowing your body to

recover and fully compensate for earlier training. You should

plan ahead, since this peak state can only be maintained for

a short time.

Overreaching: Your training load is very high and

counterproductive. Your body needs a rest. You should give

yourself time to recover by adding lighter training to your

schedule.

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

fitness is decreasing. Your body may be struggling to

recover, so you should pay attention to your overall health

including stress, nutrition, and rest.

About VO2 Max. Estimates

VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you

can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your

maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an

indication of athletic performance and should increase as your

level of fitness improves. The fēnix 5/5S device requires wrist-

based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to

display your VO2 max. estimate. The device has separate VO2

max. estimates for running and cycling. You can pair your

device with a compatible power meter to display your cycling

VO2 max. estimate.

Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and position on

the color gauge.

Purple Superior

Blue Excellent

Green Good

Orange Fair

Red Poor

VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from

The Cooper Institute®. For more information, see the appendix

(VO2 Max. Standard Ratings, page 31), and go to

www.CooperInstitute.org.

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running

This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible

chest heart rate monitor. If you are using a chest heart rate

monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your device (Pairing

ANT+ Sensors, page 24). If your fēnix 5/5S device was

packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already

paired.

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup

(Setting Up Your User Profile, page 10), and set your

maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones,

page 11). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The

device requires a few runs to learn about your running

performance.

1Run for at least 10 minutes outdoors.

2After your run, select Save.

3Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

4Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling

This feature requires a power meter and wrist-based heart rate

or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. The power meter must

be paired with your fēnix 5/5S device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors,

page 24). If you are using a chest heart rate monitor, you must

put it on and pair it with your device. If your fēnix 5/5S device

was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already

paired.

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup

(Setting Up Your User Profile, page 10) and set your

maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones,

page 11). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The

device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling

performance.

1Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes.

2After your ride, select Save.

3Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

4Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

Recovery Time

You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a

compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time

remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next

hard workout.

Recovery time: The recovery time appears immediately

following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal

for you to attempt another hard workout.

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Viewing Your Recovery Time

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup

(Setting Up Your User Profile, page 10), and set your

maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones,

page 11).

1Go for a run.

After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears

(Viewing Your Performance Condition, page 9).

2After your run, select Save.

The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days.

NOTE: From the watch face, you can select UP or DOWN to

view the performance widget, and select to scroll through

the performance measurements to view your recovery time.

Training Load

Training load is a measurement of your training volume over the

last seven days. It is the sum of your EPOC measurements for

the last seven days. The gauge indicates whether your current

load is low, high, or within the optimal range to maintain or

improve your fitness level. The optimal range is determined

based on your individual fitness level and training history. The

range adjusts as your training time and intensity increase or

decrease.

Viewing Your Predicted Race Times

For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup

(Setting Up Your User Profile, page 10), and set your

maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones,

page 11).

Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max.

Estimates, page 8) and published data sources to provide a

target race time based on your current state of fitness. This

projection also presumes you have completed the proper

training for the race.

NOTE: The projections may seem inaccurate at first. The device

requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.

1Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

2Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon,

and marathon distances.

Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while

standing still, where the fēnix device analyzes heart rate

variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep,

nutrition, and general life stress all impact how a runner

performs. The stress level range is from 1 to 100, where 1 is a

very low stress state and 100 is a very high stress state.

Knowing your stress level can help you decide if your body is

ready for a tough training run or yoga.

Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level

This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before

you can view your heart rate variability (HRV) stress level, you

must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device

(Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 24). If your fēnix 5/5S device

was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already

paired.

TIP: Garmin recommends that you measure your stress level at

approximately the same time and under the same conditions

every day.

1If necessary, select > Add > HRV Stress to add the stress

app to the apps list.

2Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites.

3From the watch face, select > HRV Stress > .

4Stand still, and rest for 3 minutes.

Performance Condition

As you complete your activity, such as running or cycling, the

performance condition feature analyzes your pace, heart rate,

and heart rate variability to make a real-time assessment of your

ability to perform compared to your average fitness level.

Performance condition values range from -20 to +20. After the

first 6 to 20 minutes of your activity, the device displays your

performance condition score. For example, a score of +5 means

that you are rested, fresh, and capable of a good run or ride.

You can add performance condition as a data field to one of

your training screens to monitor your ability throughout the

activity. Performance condition can also be an indicator of

fatigue level, especially at the end of a long training run or ride.

NOTE: The device requires a few runs or rides with a heart rate

monitor to get an accurate VO2 max. estimate and learn about

your running or riding ability (About VO2 Max. Estimates,

page 8).

Viewing Your Performance Condition

This feature requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible

chest heart rate monitor. If you are using a chest heart rate

monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your device (Pairing

ANT+ Sensors, page 24). If your fēnix 5/5S device was

packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are already

paired.

Your device analyzes your performance condition based on

heart rate and power data.

1Add Perform. Cond. to a data screen (Customizing the Data

Screens, page 19).

2Go for a run or ride.

After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears.

3Scroll to the data screen to view your performance condition

throughout the run or ride.

Getting Your FTP Estimate

Before you can get your functional threshold power (FTP)

estimate, you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and power

meter with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 24), and

you must get your VO2 max. estimate for cycling (Getting Your

VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 8).

The device uses your user profile information from the initial

setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate your FTP.

1Select UP or DOWN to view the performance widget.

2Select to scroll through the performance measurements.

Your FTP estimate appears as a value measured in watts per

kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the

color gauge.

Purple Superior

Blue Excellent

Green Good

Orange Fair

Red Untrained

For more information, see the appendix (FTP Ratings,

page 31).

NOTE: When a performance notification alerts you to a new

FTP, you can select Accept to save the new FTP, or Decline

to keep your current FTP (Turning On Performance

Notifications, page 7).

Conducting an FTP Test

Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional

threshold power (FTP), you must pair a chest heart rate monitor

and a power meter with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors,

page 24), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate for

cycling (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 8).

1From the watch face, select .

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2Select a cycling activity.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Training > FTP Guided Test.

5Follow the on-screen instructions.

After you begin your ride, the device displays each step

duration, the target, and current power data. A message

appears when the test is complete.

6After you complete the guided test, complete the cool down.

Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per

kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the

color gauge.

7Select an option:

• Select Accept to save the new FTP.

• Select Decline to keep your current FTP.

Lactate Threshold

Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which lactate (lactic

acid) starts to accumulate in the bloodstream. In running, it is

the estimated level of effort or pace. When a runner exceeds the

threshold, fatigue starts to increase at an accelerating rate. For

experienced runners, the threshold occurs at approximately 90%

of their maximum heart rate and between 10k and half-marathon

race pace. For average runners, the lactate threshold often

occurs well below 90% of maximum heart rate. Knowing your

lactate threshold can help you determine how hard to train or

when to push yourself during a race.

If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you

can enter it in your user profile settings (Setting Your Heart Rate

Zones, page 11).

Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate

Threshold

This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before

you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart rate

monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors,

page 24). You must also have a VO2 max. estimate from a

previous run (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 8).

TIP: The device requires a few runs with a chest heart rate

monitor to get an accurate maximum heart rate value and VO2

max. estimate.

1From the watch face, select .

2Select an outdoor running activity.

GPS is required to complete the test.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Training > Lactate Threshold Guided Test.

5Follow the on-screen instructions.

Recovery Heart Rate

If you are training with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible

chest heart rate monitor, you can check your recovery heart rate

value after each activity. Recovery heart rate is the difference

between your exercising heart rate and your heart rate two

minutes after the exercise has stopped. For example, after a

typical training run, you stop the timer. Your heart rate is

140 bpm. After two minutes of no activity or cool down, your

heart rate is 90 bpm. Your recovery heart rate is 50 bpm (140

minus 90). Some studies have linked recovery heart rate to

cardiac health. Higher numbers generally indicate healthier

hearts.

TIP: For best results, you should stop moving for two minutes

while the device calculates your recovery heart rate value. You

can save or discard the activity after this value appears.

About Training Effect

Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your

aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Training Effect accumulates

during the activity. As the activity progresses, the Training Effect

value increases, telling you how the activity has improved your

fitness. Training Effect is determined by your user profile

information, heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity.

Aerobic Training Effect uses your heart rate to measure how the

accumulated intensity of an exercise affects your aerobic fitness

and indicates if the workout had a maintaining or improving

effect on your fitness level. Your EPOC accumulated during

exercise is mapped to a range of values that account for your

fitness level and training habits. Steady workouts at moderate

effort or workouts involving longer intervals (>180 sec) have a

positive impact on your aerobic metabolism and result in an

improved aerobic Training Effect.

Anaerobic Training Effect uses heart rate and speed (or power)

to determine how a workout affects your ability to perform at

very high intensity. You receive a value based on the anaerobic

contribution to EPOC and the type of activity. Repeated high-

intensity intervals of 10 to 120 seconds have a highly beneficial

impact on your anaerobic capability and result in an improved

anaerobic Training Effect.

It is important to know that your Training Effect numbers (from

0.0 to 5.0) may seem abnormally high during your first few

activities. It takes several activities for the device to learn your

aerobic and anaerobic fitness.

Color Zone Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic

Benefit

From 0.0 to 0.9 No benefit. No benefit.

From 1.0 to 1.9 Minor benefit. Minor benefit.

From 2.0 to 2.9 Maintains your

aerobic fitness.

Maintains your

anaerobic

fitness.

From 3.0 to 3.9 Improves your

aerobic fitness.

Improves your

anaerobic

fitness.

From 4.0 to 4.9 Highly improves

your aerobic

fitness.

Highly improves

your anaerobic

fitness.

5.0 Overreaching

and potentially

harmful without

enough recovery

time.

Overreaching

and potentially

harmful without

enough recovery

time.

Training effect technology is provided and supported by

Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to

www.firstbeattechnologies.com.

Training

Setting Up Your User Profile

You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, heart

rate zone, and power zone settings. The device uses this

information to calculate accurate training data.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > User Profile.

3Select an option.

Fitness Goals

Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and

improve your fitness by understanding and applying these

principles.

• Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.

• Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve

cardiovascular capacity and strength.

• Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from

overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.

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If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table

(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 11) to determine the best

heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.

If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the

calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health

centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate.

The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.

About Heart Rate Zones

Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase

their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A

heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five

commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5

according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are

calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.

Setting Your Heart Rate Zones

The device uses your user profile information from the initial

setup to determine your default heart rate zones. You can set

separate heart rate zones for sport profiles, such as running,

cycling, and swimming. For the most accurate calorie data

during your activity, set your maximum heart rate. You can also

set each heart rate zone and enter your resting heart rate

manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or

using your Garmin Connect account.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate.

3Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.

You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically

record your maximum heart rate during an activity

(Automatically Detecting Performance Measurements,

page 8).

4Select LTHR > Enter Manually, and enter your lactate

threshold heart rate.

You can perform a guided test to estimate your lactate

threshold (Lactate Threshold, page 10).

5Select Resting HR, and enter your resting heart rate.

You can use the average resting heart rate based on your

user profile information, or you can set a custom resting heart

rate.

6Select Zones > Based On.

7Select an option:

• Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per

minute.

• Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a

percentage of your maximum heart rate.

• Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage

of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus

resting heart rate).

• Select %LTHR to view and edit the zones as a percentage

of your lactate threshold heart rate.

8Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.

9Select Add Sport Heart Rate, and select a sport profile to

add separate heart rate zones (optional).

10Repeat steps 3 through 8 to add sport heart rate zones

(optional).

Letting the Device Set Your Heart Rate Zones

The default settings allow the device to detect your maximum

heart rate and set your heart rate zones as a percentage of your

maximum heart rate.

• Verify that your user profile settings are accurate (Setting Up

Your User Profile, page 10).

• Run often with the wrist or chest heart rate monitor.

• Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your

Garmin Connect account.

• View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your

Garmin Connect account.

Heart Rate Zone Calculations

Zone % of

Maximum

Heart Rate

Perceived Exertion Benefits

1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace,

rhythmic breathing

Beginning-level

aerobic training,

reduces stress

2 60–70% Comfortable pace,

slightly deeper

breathing, conversation

possible

Basic cardiovascular

training, good

recovery pace

3 70–80% Moderate pace, more

difficult to hold

conversation

Improved aerobic

capacity, optimal

cardiovascular training

4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit

uncomfortable, breathing

forceful

Improved anaerobic

capacity and

threshold, improved

speed

5 90–100% Sprinting pace,

unsustainable for long

period of time, labored

breathing

Anaerobic and

muscular endurance,

increased power

About Lifetime Athletes

A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for

many years (with the exception of minor injuries) and has a

resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute (bpm) or less.

Setting Your Power Zones

The values for the zones are default values and may not match

your personal abilities. If you know your functional threshold

power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to

calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually

adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect

account.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > User Profile > Power Zones > Based On.

3Select an option:

• Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts.

• Select % FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage

of your functional threshold power.

4Select FTP, and enter your FTP value.

5Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.

6If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a minimum power

value.

Activity Tracking

The activity tracking feature records your daily step count,

distance traveled, intensity minutes, floors climbed, calories

burned, and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories

burned includes your base metabolism plus activity calories.

The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps

widget. The step count is updated periodically.

Auto Goal

Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on

your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the

device shows your progress toward your daily goal À.

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If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a

personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.

Using the Move Alert

Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable

metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep

moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the red bar

appear. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of

inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are

turned on (System Settings, page 23).

Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the

move alert.

Sleep Tracking

While you are sleeping, the device monitors your movement.

Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and

sleep movement. You can set your normal sleep hours in the

user settings on your Garmin Connect account. You can view

your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account.

Using Automated Sleep Tracking

1Wear your device while sleeping.

2Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site

(Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile,

page 17).

You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect

account.

Using Do Not Disturb Mode

You can use do not disturb mode to turn off the backlight and

vibration alerts. For example, you can use this mode while

sleeping or watching a movie.

NOTE: You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings

on your Garmin Connect account. You can enable the Sleep

Time option in the system settings to automatically enter do not

disturb mode during your normal sleep hours (System Settings,

page 23).

1Hold LIGHT.

2Select .

Intensity Minutes

To improve your health, organizations such as the U.S. Centers

for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Heart

Association®, and the World Health Organization, recommend at

least 150 minutes per week of moderate intensity activity, such

as brisk walking, or 75 minutes per week of vigorous intensity

activity, such as running.

The device monitors your activity intensity and tracks your time

spent participating in moderate to vigorous intensity activities

(heart rate data is required to quantify vigorous intensity). You

can work toward achieving your weekly intensity minutes goal by

participating in at least 10 consecutive minutes of moderate to

vigorous intensity activities. The device adds the amount of

moderate activity minutes with the amount of vigorous activity

minutes. Your total vigorous intensity minutes are doubled when

added.

Earning Intensity Minutes

Your fēnix 5/5S device calculates intensity minutes by

comparing your heart rate data during an activity to your

average resting heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device

calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps

per minute.

• Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of

intensity minutes.

• Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or

vigorous intensity level.

Garmin Move IQ™ Events

The Move IQ feature automatically detects activity patterns,

such as walking, running, biking, swimming, and elliptical

training, for at least 10 minutes. You can view the event type

and duration on your Garmin Connect timeline, but they do not

appear in your activities list, snapshots, or newsfeed. For more

detail and accuracy, you can record a timed activity on your

device.

Activity Tracking Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Activity Tracking.

Status: Turns off the activity tracking feature.

Move Alert: Displays a message and the move bar on the

digital watch face and steps screen. The device also beeps

or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System Settings,

page 23).

Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts. Goal

alerts appear for your daily steps goal, daily floors climbed

goal, and weekly intensity minutes goal.

Move IQ: Allows you to turn on and off Move IQ events.

Turning Off Activity Tracking

When you turn off activity tracking, your steps, floors climbed,

intensity minutes, sleep tracking, and Move IQ events are not

recorded.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > Off.

Workouts

You can create custom workouts that include goals for each

workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You

can create workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training

plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and

transfer them to your device.

You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can

plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.

Following a Workout From the Web

Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you

must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect,

page 17).

1Connect the device to your computer.

2Go to www.garminconnect.com.

3Create and save a new workout.

4Select Send to Device, and follow the on-screen

instructions.

5Disconnect the device.

Starting a Workout

Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout

from your Garmin Connect account.

1From the watch face, select .

2Select an activity.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Training > My Workouts.

5Select a workout.

6Select Do Workout.

7Select to start the timer.

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After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the

workout, step notes (optional), the target (optional), and the

current workout data.

About the Training Calendar

The training calendar on your device is an extension of the

training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect.

After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect

calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled

workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list

by date. When you select a day in the training calendar, you can

view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your

device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send

scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the

existing training calendar.

Using Garmin Connect Training Plans

Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin

Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin

Connect, page 17).

You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan,

schedule workouts and courses, and download the plan to your

device.

1Connect the device to your computer.

2Go to www.garminconnect.com.

3Select and schedule a training plan.

4Review the training plan in your calendar.

5Select , and follow the on-screen instructions.

Interval Workouts

You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The

device saves your custom interval workout until you create

another interval workout. You can use open intervals for track

workouts and when you are running a known distance.

Creating an Interval Workout

1From the watch face, select .

2Select an activity.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval > Type.

5Select Distance, Time, or Open.

TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by selecting the

Open option.

6Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for

the workout, and select .

7Select BACK.

8Select Rest > Type.

9Select Distance, Time, or Open.

10If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest

interval, and select .

11Select BACK.

12Select one or more options:

• To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.

• To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select

Warm Up > On.

• To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select

Cool Down > On.

Starting an Interval Workout

1From the watch face, select .

2Select an activity.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Training > Intervals > Do Workout.

5Select to start the timer.

6When your interval workout has a warm up, select LAP to

begin the first interval.

7Follow the on-screen instructions.

After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.

Stopping an Interval Workout

• At any time, select LAP to end an interval.

• At any time, select to stop the timer.

• If you added a cool down to your interval workout, select LAP

to end the interval workout.

Segments

You can send running or cycling segments from your Garmin

Connect account to your device. After a segment is saved to

your device, you can race a segment, trying to match or exceed

your personal record or other participants who have raced the

segment.

NOTE: When you download a course from your Garmin

Connect account, all segments in the course are downloaded

automatically.

Using Virtual Partner®

Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet

your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual Partner and race

against it.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner.

6Enter a pace or speed value.

7Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page 2).

8Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen

and see who is leading.

Setting a Training Target

The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature

so you can train toward a set distance, distance and time,

distance and pace, or distance and speed goal. During your

training activity, the device gives you real-time feedback about

how close you are to achieving your training target.

1From the watch face, select .

2Select an activity.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Training > Set a Target.

5Select an option:

• Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or enter

a custom distance.

• Select Distance and Time to select a distance and time

target.

• Select Distance and Pace or Distance and Speed to

select a distance and pace or speed target.

The training target screen appears and displays your

estimated finish time. The estimated finish time is based on

your current performance and the time remaining.

6Select to start the timer.

Cancelling a Training Target

1During an activity, hold MENU.

2Select Cancel Target > Yes.

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Racing a Previous Activity

You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This

feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can see

how far ahead or behind you are during the activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

1From the watch face, select .

2Select an activity.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Training > Race an Activity.

5Select an option:

• Select From History to select a previously recorded

activity from your device.

• Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded

from your Garmin Connect account.

6Select the activity.

The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated

finish time.

7Select to start the timer.

8After you complete your activity, select > Save.

Personal Records

When you complete an activity, the device displays any new

personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal

records include your fastest time over several typical race

distances and longest run or ride.

NOTE: For cycling, personal records also include most ascent

and best power (power meter required).

Viewing Your Personal Records

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Records.

3Select a sport.

4Select a record.

5Select View Record.

Restoring a Personal Record

You can set each personal record back to the one previously

recorded.

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Records.

3Select a sport.

4Select a record to restore.

5Select Previous > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Clearing a Personal Record

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Records.

3Select a sport.

4Select a record to delete.

5Select Clear Record > Yes.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

Clearing All Personal Records

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Records.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

3Select a sport.

4Select Clear All Records > Yes.

The records are deleted for that sport only.

Clock

Setting an Alarm

You can set up to ten separate alarms. You can set each alarm

to sound once or to repeat regularly.

1From the watch face, hold MENU.

2Select Clock > Alarm Clock > Add Alarm.

3Select Time, and enter the alarm time.

4Select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat

(optional).

5Select Sounds, and select a type of notification (optional).

6Select Backlight > On to turn on the backlight with the alarm.

Starting the Countdown Timer

1From the watch face, hold MENU.

2Select Clock > Timer.

3Enter the time.

4If necessary, select Restart > On to automatically restart the

timer after it expires.

5If necessary, select Sounds, and select a type of notification.

6Select Start Timer.

Using the Stopwatch

1From the watch face, hold MENU.

2Select Clock > Stopwatch.

3Select to start the timer.

4Select DOWN to restart the lap timerÀ.

The total stopwatch time Á continues running.

5Select to stop both timers.

6Select DOWN to reset both timers.

Setting Sunrise and Sunset Alerts

You can set the sunrise and sunset alerts to sound a specific

number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset

occurs.

1From the watch face, hold MENU.

2Select Clock > Alerts.

3Select an option:

• Select Til Sunset > Status > On.

• Select Til Sunrise > Status > On.

4Select Time, and enter the time.

Syncing the Time with GPS

Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the

device automatically detects your time zones and the current

time of day. You can also manually sync the time with GPS

when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving

time.

1From the watch face, hold MENU.

2Select Clock > Sync With GPS.

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3Wait while the device locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite

Signals, page 26).

Navigation

Saving Your Location

You can save your current location to navigate back to it later.

1Hold LIGHT.

2Select .

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Editing Your Saved Locations

You can delete a saved location or edit its name, elevation, and

position information.

1From the watch face, select > Navigate > Saved

Locations.

2Select a saved location.

3Select an option to edit the location.

Deleting All Saved Locations

You can delete all of your saved locations at once.

From the watch face, select > Navigate > Saved

Locations > Delete All.

Projecting a Waypoint

You can create a new location by projecting the distance and

bearing from your current location to a new location.

1If necessary, select > Add > Project Wpt. to add the

project waypoint app to the apps list.

2Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites.

3From the watch face, select > Project Wpt..

4Select UP or DOWN to set the heading.

5Select .

6Select DOWN to select a unit of measure.

7Select UP to enter the distance.

8Select to save.

The projected waypoint is saved with a default name.

Navigating to a Destination

You can use your device to navigate to a destination or follow a

course.

1From the watch face, select > Navigate.

2Select a category.

3Respond to the on-screen prompts to choose a destination.

4Select Go To.

Navigation information appears.

5Select to begin navigation.

Creating and Following a Course on Your

Device

1From the watch face, select > Navigate > Courses >

Create New.

2Enter a name for the course, and select .

3Select Add Location.

4Select an option.

5If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4.

6Select Done > Do Course.

Navigation information appears.

7Select to begin navigation.

Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man

Overboard Location

You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and

automatically start navigation back to it.

TIP: You can customize the hold function of the keys to access

the MOB function (Customizing the Hot Keys, page 23).

From the watch face, select > Navigate > Last MOB.

Navigation information appears.

Navigating with Sight 'N Go

You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a

water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the

object.

1From the watch face, select > Navigate > Sight 'N Go.

2Point the top of the watch at an object, and select .

Navigation information appears.

3Select to begin navigation.

Navigating to Your Starting Point

You can navigate back to the starting point of your activity in a

straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is

available only for activities that use GPS.

1During an activity, select > Back to Start.

2Select an option:

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

the path you traveled, select TracBack.

• To navigate back to the starting point of your activity in a

straight line, select Straight Line.

Your current location À, the track to follow Á, and your

destination Â appear on the map.

Stopping Navigation

1During an activity, hold MENU.

2Select Stop Navigation.

Map

represents your location on the map. Location names and

symbols appear on the map. When you are navigating to a

destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.

• Map navigation (Panning and Zooming the Map, page 15)

• Map settings (Map Settings, page 22)

Panning and Zooming the Map

1While navigating, select UP or DOWN to view the map.

2Hold MENU.

3Select Pan/Zoom.

4Select an option:

• To toggle between panning up and down, panning left and

right, or zooming, select .

• To pan or zoom the map, select UP and DOWN.

• To quit, select BACK.

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Compass

The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.

The compass features and appearance change depending on

your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are

navigating to a destination. You can change the compass

settings manually (Compass Settings, page 22). To open the

compass settings quickly, you can select from the compass

widget.

Altimeter and Barometer

The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The

device collects elevation and pressure data continuously, even

in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate

elevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displays

environmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation where

the altimeter was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings,

page 22). To open the altimeter or barometer settings quickly,

select from the altimeter or barometer widgets.

History

History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed,

lap data, and optional ANT+ sensor information.

NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is

overwritten.

Using History

History contains previous activities you have saved on your

device.

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Activities.

3Select an activity.

4Select an option:

• To view additional information about the activity, select

Details.

• To select a lap and view additional information about each

lap, select Laps.

• To select an interval and view additional information about

each interval, select Intervals.

• To view the activity on a map, select Map.

• To view the impact of the activity on your aerobic and

anaerobic fitness, select Training Effect (About Training

Effect, page 10).

• To view your time in each heart rate zone, select Time in

Zone (Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone,

page 16).

• To view an elevation plot of the activity, select Elevation

Plot.

• To delete the selected activity, select Delete.

Multisport History

Your device stores the overall multisport summary of the activity,

including overall distance, time, calories, and optional accessory

data. Your device also separates the activity data for each sport

segment and transition so you can compare similar training

activities and track how quickly you move through the

transitions. Transition history includes distance, time, average

speed, and calories.

Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone

Before you can view heart rate zone data, you must complete an

activity with heart rate and save the activity.

Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust

your training intensity.

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Activities.

3Select an activity.

4Select Time in Zone.

Viewing Data Totals

You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to

your device.

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Totals.

3If necessary, select an activity.

4Select an option to view weekly or monthly totals.

Using the Odometer

The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled,

elevation gained, and time in activities.

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Totals > Odometer.

3Select UP or DOWN to view odometer totals.

Deleting History

1Hold MENU.

2Select History > Options.

3Select an option:

• Select Delete All Activities to delete all activities from the

history.

• Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals.

NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.

4Confirm your selection.

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.

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.

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 watch: 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).

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Phone > Smart Notifications > Status >

On.

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3Select During Activity.

4Select a notification preference.

5Select a sound preference.

6Select Watch Mode.

7Select a notification preference.

8Select a sound preference.

9Select Timeout.

10Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification

appears on the screen.

Viewing Notifications

1From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications

widget.

2Select , and select a notification.

3Select DOWN for more options.

4Select BACK to return to the previous screen.

Managing Notifications

You can use your compatible smartphone to manage

notifications that appear on your fēnix 5/5S device.

Select an option:

• If you are using an Apple® device, use the notification

center settings on your smartphone to select the items to

show on the device.

• If you are using an Android™ device, use the app settings

in the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select the items to

show on the device.

Turning Off Bluetooth Technology

1Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

2Select to turn off Bluetooth wireless technology 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 Bluetooth Connection Alerts

You can set the fēnix 5/5S device to alert you when your paired

smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless

technology.

NOTE: Bluetooth connection alerts are turned off by default.

1Hold MENU.

2Select 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.

1Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

2Select .

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.

3Select BACK to stop searching.

Garmin Connect

You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect

account. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze,

share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your

active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, golf

games, and more. Garmin Connect is also your online statistics

tracker where you can analyze and share all your rounds of golf.

To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com

/start.

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.

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.

Access the Connect IQ store: You can download apps, watch

faces, data fields, and widgets.

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).

1Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile

app (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile,

page 17).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile

app automatically sends the update to your device.

2Follow the on-screen instructions.

Updating the Software Using Garmin Express

Before you can update your device software, you must have a

Garmin Connect account, and you must download and install

the Garmin Express application.

1Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to

your device.

2Disconnect the device from your computer.

Your device alerts you to update the software.

3Select an option.

Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer

If you have not paired your fēnix device with your smartphone,

you can upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect

account using your computer.

1Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

2Go to www.garminconnect.com/start.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile

1Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

2Select .

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Wi‑Fi® Connected Features

Some fēnix 5/5S models have Wi‑Fi connected features. The

Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi

connectivity.

Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account:

Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect

account as soon as you finish recording the activity.

Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and

select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect

site. The next time your device has a Wi‑Fi connection, the

files are wirelessly sent to your device.

Software updates: Your device downloads the latest software

update when a Wi‑Fi connection is available. The next time

you turn on or unlock the device, you can follow the on-

screen instructions to install the software update.

Setting Up Wi‑Fi Connectivity

1Go to www.garminconnect.com/start, and download the

Garmin Express application.

2Follow the on-screen instructions to set up Wi‑Fi connectivity

with Garmin Express.

Connect IQ Features

You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin

and other providers using the Garmin Connect 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 Connect IQ features from the Garmin

Connect Mobile app, you must pair your fēnix 5/5S device with

your smartphone.

1From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select

Connect IQ Store.

2If necessary, select your device.

3Select a Connect IQ feature.

4Follow the on-screen instructions.

Downloading Connect IQ Features Using

Your Computer

1Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.

2Go to garminconnect.com and sign in.

3From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.

4Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it.

5Follow the on-screen instructions.

Customizing Your Device

Widgets

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

glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth

connection to a compatible smartphone.

Some widgets are not visible by default. You can add them to

the widget loop manually.

Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network

updates, and more, based on your smartphone notification

settings.

Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone

calendar.

Music controls: Provides music player controls for your

smartphone.

Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather

forecast.

My day: Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today. The

metrics include your last recorded activity, intensity minutes,

floors climbed, steps, calories burned, and more.

Steps: Tracks your daily step count, step goal, and distance

traveled.

Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in

moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes

goal, and progress toward your goal.

Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute

(bpm), lowest resting heart rate (RHR) for today, and a graph

of your heart rate.

Performance: Displays your current training status, training

load, VO2 max. estimates, recovery time, FTP estimate,

lactate threshold, and predicted race times.

Last sport: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded sport

and your total distance for the week.

ABC: Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass

information.

Sensor information: Displays information from an internal

sensor or a connected ANT+ sensor.

VIRB controls: Provides camera controls when you have a

VIRB device paired with your fēnix device.

Last activity: Displays a brief summary of your last recorded

activity, such as your last run, last ride, or last swim.

Calories: Displays your calorie information for the current day.

Golf: Displays golf information for your last round.

Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress

toward your goal.

Dog tracking: Displays your dog's location information when

you have a compatible dog tracking device paired with your

fēnix device.

Customizing the Widget Loop

You can change the order of widgets in the widget loop, remove

widgets, and add new widgets.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Widgets.

3Select a widget.

4Select an option:

• Select Reorder to change the location of the widget in the

widget loop.

• Select Remove to remove the widget from the widget

loop.

5Select Add Widgets.

6Select a widget.

The widget is added to the widget loop.

VIRB Remote

The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB

action camera using your device. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB

to purchase a VIRB action camera.

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Controlling a VIRB Action Camera

Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable

the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series

Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the

VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the

Widget Loop, page 18).

1Turn on your VIRB camera.

2On your fēnix device, select UP or DOWN from the watch

face to view the VIRB widget.

3Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.

4Select .

5Select an option:

• To record video, select Start Recording.

The video counter appears on the fēnix screen.

• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.

• To stop recording video, select .

• To take a photo, select Take Photo.

• To change video and photo settings, select Settings.

Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity

Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable

the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series

Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the

VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the

Widget Loop, page 18).

1Turn on your VIRB camera.

2On your fēnix device, select UP or DOWN from the watch

face to view the VIRB widget.

3Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.

When the camera is connected, a VIRB data screen is

automatically added to the activity apps.

4During an activity, select UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data

screen.

5Hold MENU.

6Select VIRB Remote.

7Select an option:

• To control the camera using the activity timer, select

Settings > Timer Start/Stop.

NOTE: Video recording automatically starts and stops

when you start and stop an activity.

• To control the camera using the menu options, select

Settings > Manual.

• To manually record video, select Start Recording.

The video counter appears on the fēnix screen.

• To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN.

• To manually stop recording video, select .

• To take a photo, select Take Photo.

Activities and App Settings

These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity

app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data

pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings

are available for all activity types.

Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select an

activity, and select the activity settings.

Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add

new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data

Screens, page 19).

Transitions: Enables transitions for multisport activities.

Lock Keys: Locks the keys during multisport activities to

prevent accidental key presses.

Repeat: Enables the repeat option for multisport activities. For

example, you can use this option for activities that include

multiple transitions, such as a swimrun.

Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity.

Metronome: Plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you

improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or

more consistent cadence (Using the Metronome, page 2).

Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap® feature (Auto Lap,

page 20).

Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you

stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed

(Enabling Auto Pause®, page 20).

Auto Climb: Enables the device to detect elevation changes

automatically using the built-in altimeter.

Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically

using the built-in accelerometer.

3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change

and your horizontal movement over ground (3D Speed and

Distance, page 21).

3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your

elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.

Lap Key: Enables you to record a lap or a rest during the

activity.

Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data

screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto

Scroll, page 21).

Segment Alerts: Enables prompts that alert you to approaching

segments.

GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using GPS +

GLONASS provides increased performance in challenging

environments and faster position acquisition. Using the GPS

+ GLONASS option can reduce battery life more than using

the GPS option only. Using the UltraTrac option records track

points and sensor data less frequently (UltraTrac, page 21).

Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.

Stroke Detect.: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.

Power Save Timeout: Sets the power-save timeout setting for

the activity (Power Save Timeout Settings, page 21).

Background Color: Sets the background color of each activity

to black or white.

Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help

identify which activity is active.

Rename: Sets the activity name.

Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings.

Customizing the Data Screens

You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data

screens for each activity.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select the activity to customize.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Data Screens.

6Select a data screen to customize.

7Select an option:

• Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the

data screen.

• Select a field to change the data that appears in the field.

• Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen

in the loop.

• Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop.

8If necessary, select Add New to add a data screen to the

loop.

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You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the

predefined data screens.

Adding a Map to an Activity

You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select the activity to customize.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Data Screens > Add New > Map.

Alerts

You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train

toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your

environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts

are available only for specific activities. There are three types of

alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.

Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a

specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert

you when you reach a specified elevation.

Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is

above or below a specified range of values. For example, you

can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below

60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm.

Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the

device records a specified value or interval. For example, you

can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.

Alert Name Alert Type Description

Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum

cadence values.

Calories Event,

recurring

You can set the number of calories.

Custom Recurring You can select an existing message or

create a custom message and select an

alert type.

Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval.

Elevation Range You can set minimum and maximum

elevation values.

Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum heart

rate values or select zone changes. See

About Heart Rate Zones, page 11 and

Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 11.

Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace

values.

Power Range You can set the high or low power level.

Proximity Event You can set a radius from a saved

location.

Run/Walk Recurring You can set timed walking breaks at

regular intervals.

Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum

speed values.

Stroke Rate Range You can set high or low strokes per

minute.

Time Event,

recurring

You can set a time interval.

Setting an Alert

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Alerts.

6Select an option:

• Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity.

• Select the alert name to edit an existing alert.

7If necessary, select the type of alert.

8Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or

enter a custom value for the alert.

9If necessary, turn on the alert.

For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time

you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a message appears

each time you exceed or drop below the specified range

(minimum and maximum values).

Auto Lap

Marking Laps by Distance

You can use Auto Lap to mark a lap at a specific distance

automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your

performance over different parts of an activity (for example,

every 1 mile or 5 kilometers).

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Auto Lap.

6Select an option:

• Select Auto Lap to turn Auto Lap on or off.

• Select Auto Distance to adjust the distance between

laps.

Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays

the time for that lap. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible

tones are turned on (System Settings, page 23).

If necessary, you can customize the data pages to display

additional lap data (Customizing the Data Screens, page 19).

Customizing the Lap Alert Message

You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap

alert message.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Auto Lap > Lap Alert.

6Select a data field to change it.

7Select Preview (optional).

Enabling Auto Pause®

You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer

automatically when you stop moving. This feature is helpful if

your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must

stop.

NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or

paused.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Auto Pause.

6Select an option:

• To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving,

select When Stopped.

• To pause the timer automatically when your pace or

speed drops below a specified level, select Custom.

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Enabling Auto Climb

You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes

automatically. You can use it during activities such as climbing,

hiking, running, or biking.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Auto Climb > Status > On.

6Select an option:

• Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears

while running.

• Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen

appears while climbing.

• Select Invert Colors to reverse the display colors when

changing modes.

• Select Vertical Speed to set the rate of ascent over time.

• Select Mode Switch to set how quickly the device

changes modes.

3D Speed and Distance

You can set 3D speed and distance to calculate your speed or

distance using both your elevation change and your horizontal

movement over ground. You can use it during activities such as

skiing, climbing, navigating, hiking, running, or biking.

Turning On and Off the Lap Key

You can turn on the Lap Key setting to record a lap or a rest

during an activity using LAP. You can turn off the Lap Key

setting to avoid recording laps due to accidental key presses

during an activity.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Lap Key.

The lap key status changes to On or Off based on the current

setting.

Using Auto Scroll

You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the

activity data screens automatically while the timer is running.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

4Select the activity settings.

5Select Auto Scroll.

6Select a display speed.

UltraTrac

The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that records track points

and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature

increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded

activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities that

demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data

updates are less important.

Power Save Timeout Settings

The timeout settings affect how long your device stays in

training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to

start. Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select

an activity, and select the activity settings. Select Power Save

Timeout to adjust the timeout settings for the activity.

Normal: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5

minutes of inactivity.

Extended: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after

25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in

shorter battery life between charges.

Removing an Activity or App

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

4Select an option:

• To remove an activity from your list of favorites, select

Remove from Favorites.

• To delete the activity from the apps list, select Remove.

Changing the Order of an Activity in the

Apps List

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Activities & Apps.

3Select an activity.

4Select Reorder.

5Select UP or DOWN to adjust the position of the activity in

the apps list.

Watch Face Settings

You can customize the appearance of the watch face by

selecting the layout, colors, and additional data. You can also

download custom watch faces from the Connect IQ store.

Customizing the Watch Face

Before you can activate a Connect IQ watch face, you must

install a watch face from the Connect IQ store (Connect IQ

Features, page 18).

You can customize the watch face information and appearance,

or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face.

1From the watch face, hold MENU.

2Select Watch Face.

3Select UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options.

4Select Add New to scroll through additional pre-loaded watch

faces.

5Select > Apply to activate a pre-loaded watch face or an

installed Connect IQ watch face.

6If using a pre-loaded watch face, select > Customize.

7Select an option:

• To change the style of the numbers for the analog watch

face, select Dial.

• To change the style of the hands for the analog watch

face, select Hands.

• To change the style of the numbers for the digital watch

face, select Layout

• To change the style of the seconds for the digital watch

face, select Seconds.

• To change the data that appears on the watch face, select

Additional Data.

• To add or change an accent color for the watch face,

select Accent Color.

• To change the background color, select Bkgd. Color.

• To save the changes, select Done.

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Sensors Settings

Compass Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >

Compass.

Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor

(Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 22).

Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters,

degrees, or milli-radians.

North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the

North Reference, page 22).

Mode: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data only

(On), a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor data when

moving (Auto), or GPS data only (Off).

Calibrating the Compass Manually

NOTICE

Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading

accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic

fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the

device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience

irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long

distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can

manually calibrate the compass.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass >

Calibrate > Start.

3Follow the on-screen instructions.

TIP: Move your wrist in a small figure eight motion until a

message appears.

Setting the North Reference

You can set the directional reference used in calculating

heading information.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass >

North Ref..

3Select an option:

• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select

True.

• To set the magnetic declination for your location

automatically, select Magnetic.

• To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select

Grid.

• To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User,

enter the magnetic variance, and select Done.

Altimeter Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >

Altimeter.

Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you

turn on GPS tracking.

Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor.

Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter

Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the

device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by

default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if

you know the correct elevation.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.

3Select an option:

• To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point,

select Auto Cal. > On.

• To enter the current elevation, select Calibrate.

Barometer Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories >

Barometer.

Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer widget.

Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that

triggers a storm alert.

Watch Mode: Sets the sensor used in watch mode. The Auto

option uses both the altimeter and barometer according to

your movement. You can use the Altimeter option when your

activity involves changes in altitude, or the Barometer option

when your activity does not involve changes in altitude.

Map Settings

You can customize how the map appears in the map app and

data screens.

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Map.

Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up

option shows north at the top of the screen. The Track Up

option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the

screen.

User Locations: Shows or hides saved locations on the map.

Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal

use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out

manually.

Navigation Settings

You can customize the map features and appearance when

navigating to a destination.

Customizing Map Features

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Navigation > Data Screens.

3Select an option:

• Select Map to turn on or off the map.

• Select Guide to turn on or off the guide screen that

displays the compass bearing or course to follow while

navigating.

• Select Elevation Plot to turn on or off the elevation plot.

• Select a screen to add, remove, or customize.

Heading Settings

You can set the behavior of the pointer that appears when

navigating.

Hold MENU, and select Settings > Navigation > Type.

Bearing: Points in the direction of your destination.

Course: Shows your relationship to the course line leading to

the destination (Course Pointer, page 22).

Course Pointer

The course pointer is most useful when you are navigating to

your destination in a straight line, such as when you are

navigating on water. It can help you navigate back to the course

line when you go off-course to avoid obstacles or hazards.

The course pointer À indicates your relationship to the course

line leading to the destination. The course deviation indicator

22 Customizing Your Device

(CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the

course. The dots Â tell you how far off course you are.

Setting Up a Heading Bug

You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data

pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target

heading.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Navigation > Heading Bug.

Setting Navigation Alerts

You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Navigation > Alerts.

3Select an option:

• To set an alert for a specified distance from your final

destination, select Final Distance.

• To set an alert for the estimated time remaining until you

reach your final destination, select Final ETE.

4Select Status to turn on the alert.

5Enter a distance or time value, and select .

System Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > System.

Language: Sets the language displayed on the device.

Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page 23).

Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings (Backlight Settings,

page 23).

Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and

vibrations.

Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode. Use the

Sleep Time option to turn on do not disturb mode

automatically during your normal sleep hours. You can set

your normal sleep hours on your Garmin Connect account.

Controls Menu: Allows you to add, reorder, and remove the

shortcut menu options in the controls menu (Customizing the

Controls Menu, page 23).

Hot Keys: Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys

(Customizing the Hot Keys, page 23).

Auto Lock: Allows you to lock the keys automatically to prevent

accidental key presses. Use the During Activity option to lock

the keys during a timed activity. Use the Watch Mode option

to lock the keys when you are not recording a timed activity.

Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing

the Units of Measure, page 23).

Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and

speed shown during activities, the start of the week, and

geographical position format and datum options.

Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The

Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity

recordings. The Every Second recording option provides

more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire

activities that last for longer periods of time.

USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or

Garmin mode when connected to a computer.

Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset user data and settings

(Restoring All Default Settings, page 26).

Software Update: Allows you to install software updates

downloaded using Garmin Express.

Time Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > System > Time.

Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-

hour format.

Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option

sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position.

Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual

option.

Alerts: Allows you to set sunrise and sunset alerts to sound a

specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise

or sunset occurs.

Sync With GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS

when you change time zones, and to update for daylight

saving time.

Backlight Settings

Hold MENU, and select Settings > System > Backlight.

Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on manually or automatically.

The Auto option allows you to separately set the backlight for

keys, alerts, and gestures.

NOTE: When you set Gesture to On, you trigger the backlight

by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist.

Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.

Brightness: Sets the brightness level of the backlight.

Customizing the Controls Menu

You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut

menu options in the controls menu (Viewing the Controls Menu,

page 1).

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > System > Controls Menu.

3Select a shortcut to customize.

4Select an option:

• Select Reorder to change the location of the shortcut in

the controls menu.

• Select Remove to remove the shortcut from the controls

menu.

5If necessary, select Add New to add an additional shortcut to

the controls menu.

Customizing the Hot Keys

You can customize the hold function of individual keys and

combinations of keys.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > System > Hot Keys.

3Select a key or combination of keys to customize.

4Select a function.

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and

speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > System > Units.

3Select a measurement type.

4Select a unit of measure.

Viewing Device Information

You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software

version, regulatory information, and license agreement.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > About.

Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information

1From the settings, select About.

2Select DOWN until regulatory information appears.

Customizing Your Device 23

ANT+ Sensors

The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+

accessories.

• Heart rate monitor, such as HRM-Run™ (Putting On the Heart

Rate Monitor, page 5)

• Bike speed and cadence sensor (Using an Optional Bike

Speed or Cadence Sensor, page 24)

• Foot pod (Foot Pod, page 24)

• Power sensor, such as Vector™

• tempe™ wireless temperature sensor (tempe, page 25)

For information about compatibility and purchasing additional

sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.

Pairing ANT+ Sensors

The first time you connect a sensor to your device using ANT+

wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After

they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically

when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within

range.

NOTE: If a heart rate monitor was bundled with your device, the

included heart rate monitor is already paired with your device.

1If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate

monitor (Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor, page 5).

The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until

you put it on.

2Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors

while pairing.

3Hold MENU.

4Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.

5Select an option:

• Select Search All.

• Select your sensor type.

After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status

changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears

in the data page loop or a custom data field.

Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence

Sensor

You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to

send data to your device.

• Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors,

page 24).

• Update your fitness user profile information (Setting Up Your

User Profile, page 10).

• Set your wheel size (Wheel Size and Circumference,

page 31).

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

Training with Power Meters

• Go to www.garmin.com/intosports for a list of ANT+ sensors

that are compatible with your device (such as Vector).

• For more information, see the owner's manual for your power

meter.

• Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities

(Setting Your Power Zones, page 11).

• Use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified

power zone (Setting an Alert, page 20).

• Customize the power data fields (Customizing the Data

Screens, page 19).

Using Electronic Shifters

Before you can use compatible electronic shifters, such as

Shimano® Di2™ shifters, you must pair them with your device

(Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 24). You can customize the

optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 19).

The fēnix 5/5S device displays current adjustment values when

the sensor is in adjustment mode.

Situational Awareness

Your fēnix device can be used with the Varia Vision™ device,

Varia™ smart bike lights, and rearview radar to improve

situational awareness. See the owner's manual for your Varia

device for more information.

NOTE: You may need to update the fēnix software before

pairing Varia devices (Updating the Software Using Garmin

Connect Mobile, page 17).

Foot Pod

Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the

foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when

you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The

foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart

rate monitor).

After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to

conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message

appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life

remain.

Improving Foot Pod Calibration

Before you can calibrate your device, you must acquire GPS

signals and pair your device with the foot pod (Pairing ANT+

Sensors, page 24).

The foot pod is self-calibrating, but you can improve the

accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs

using GPS.

1Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clear view of the sky.

2Start a running activity.

3Run on a track without stopping for 10 minutes.

4Stop your activity, and save it.

Based on the recorded data, the foot pod calibration value

changes, if necessary. You should not need to calibrate the

foot pod again unless your running style changes.

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually

Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device

with the foot pod sensor (Pairing ANT+ Sensors, page 24).

Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration

factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin

product, you may know your calibration factor.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.

3Select your foot pod.

4Select Cal. Factor > Set Value.

5Adjust the calibration factor:

• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.

• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.

Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance

Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance, you

must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing ANT+

Sensors, page 24).

You can set your device to calculate pace and distance from

your foot pod data instead of GPS data.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories.

24 ANT+ Sensors

3Select your foot pod.

4Select Speed.

5Select an option:

• Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off,

usually indoors.

• Select Always to use your foot pod data regardless of the

GPS setting.

tempe

The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can

attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed

to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of

accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your

device to display temperature data from the tempe.

Device Information

fēnix 5/5S Specifications

Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

fēnix 5 battery life Up to 2 weeks

fēnix 5S battery life Up to 9 days

Water rating 10 ATM*

Operating temperature range From -20º to 50ºC (from -4º to 122ºF)

Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)

Radio frequency 2.4 GHz

Radio protocols ANT+ wireless technology

Bluetooth Smart device

Wi‑Fi technology (applicable models)

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m.

For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your

device, such as activity tracking, wrist-based heart rate,

smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected

ANT+ sensors.

fēnix 5 Battery

Life

fēnix 5S Battery

Life

Mode

Up to 2 weeks Up to 9 days Smartwatch mode with activity

tracking and 24/7 wrist-based

heart rate monitoring

Up to 24 hours Up to 14 hours GPS mode with wrist-based

heart rate

Up to 75 hours Up to 40 hours UltraTrac GPS mode with

gyro-based dead reckoning

HRM-Tri Specifications

Battery type User-replaceable CR2032, 3 V

Battery life Up to 10 mo. for triathlon training

(approximately 1 hr./day)

Operating temperature

range

From -10° to 50°C (from 14° to 122°F)

Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications

protocol

Water rating 5 ATM*

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.

For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.

Data Management

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me,

Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable

drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from

your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to

your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary

to safely disconnect the device.

1Complete an action:

• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove

Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.

• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File >

Eject.

2Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Deleting Files

NOTICE

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your

device memory contains important system files that should not

be deleted.

1Open the Garmin drive or volume.

2If necessary, open a folder or volume.

3Select a file.

4Press the Delete key on your keyboard.

NOTE: If you are using an Apple computer, you must empty

the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

Device Maintenance

Device Care

NOTICE

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.

Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can

damage plastic components and finishes.

Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to

chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other

harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can

damage the case.

Avoid pressing the keys under water.

Keep the leather band dry. Avoid swimming or showering with

the leather band. Exposure to water can damage the leather

band.

Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can

degrade the life of the product.

Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme

temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent

damage.

Cleaning the Device

NOTICE

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion

of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.

Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

1Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild

detergent solution.

2Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

TIP: For more information, go to www.garmin.com/fitandcare.

Cleaning the Leather Bands

1Wipe the leather bands with a dry cloth.

2Use a leather conditioner to clean the leather bands.

Device Information 25

Changing the QuickFit™ Bands

1Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band

from the watch.

2Align the new band with the watch.

3Press the band into place.

NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close

over the watch pin.

4Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band.

Metal Watch Band Adjustment

If your watch includes a metal watch band, you should take your

watch to a jeweler or other professional to adjust the length of

the metal band.

Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery

1Remove the sleeve À from the heart rate monitor module.

2Use a small Phillips (00) screwdriver to remove the four

screws on the front of the module.

3Remove the cover and battery.

4Wait 30 seconds.

5Insert the new battery under the two plastic tabs Á with the

positive side facing up.

NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.

The O-ring gasket should remain around the outside of the

raised plastic ring.

6Replace the front cover and the four screws.

Observe the orientation of the front cover. The raised screw

Â should fit in the matching raised screw hole on the front

cover.

NOTE: Do not overtighten.

7Replace the sleeve.

After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need

to pair it with the device again.

Troubleshooting

My device is in the wrong language

You can change the device language selection if you have

accidently selected the wrong language on the device.

1Hold MENU.

2Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select .

3Scroll down to the second to last item in the list, and select

4Select .

5Select your language.

Is my smartphone compatible with my

device?

The fēnix 5/5S device is compatible with smartphones using

Bluetooth Smart wireless technology.

Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information.

My phone will not connect to the device

• Enable Bluetooth wireless technology on your smartphone.

• Bring your phone within 10 m (33 ft.) of the device.

• On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app,

and enter pairing mode.

• On your device, hold LIGHT, and select to turn on

Bluetooth technology and enter pairing mode.

Resetting Your Device

1Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds.

2Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.

Restoring All Default Settings

NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity

history.

You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default

values.

1Hold MENU.

2Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.

Acquiring Satellite Signals

The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite

signals. The time and date are set automatically based on the

GPS position.

1Go outdoors to an open area.

The front of the device should be oriented toward the sky.

2Wait while the device locates satellites.

It may take 30–60 seconds to locate satellite signals.

Improving GPS Satellite Reception

• Frequently sync the device to your Garmin Connect account:

◦ Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable

and the Garmin Express application.

◦ Sync your device to the Garmin Connect Mobile app using

your Bluetooth enabled smartphone.

◦ Connect your device to your Garmin Connect account

using a Wi‑Fi wireless network.

While connected to your Garmin Connect account, the device

downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly

locate satellite signals.

• Take your device outside to an open area away from tall

buildings and trees.

• Remain stationary for a few minutes.

26 Troubleshooting

The temperature reading is not accurate

Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the

internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate

temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your

wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.

You can also use an optional tempe external temperature

sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while

wearing the watch.

Maximizing the Battery Life

You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.

• Reduce the backlight timeout (Backlight Settings, page 23).

• Reduce the backlight brightness.

• Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac,

page 21).

• Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not

using connected features (Connected Features, page 16).

• When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use

the resume later option (Stopping an Activity, page 2).

• Turn off activity tracking (Turning Off Activity Tracking,

page 12).

• Use a Connect IQ watch face that is not updated every

second.

For example, use a watch face without a second hand

(Customizing the Watch Face, page 21).

• Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays

(Managing Notifications, page 17).

• Stop broadcasting heart rate data to paired Garmin devices

(Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin Devices, page 5).

• Turn off wrist-based heart rate monitoring (Turning Off the

Wrist Heart Rate Monitor, page 5).

NOTE: Wrist-based heart rate monitoring is used to calculate

vigorous intensity minutes and calories burned.

Activity Tracking

For more information about activity tracking accuracy, go to

garmin.com/ataccuracy.

My daily step count does not appear

The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.

If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device

to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.

My step count does not seem accurate

If your step count does not seem accurate, you can try these

tips.

• Wear the device on your non-dominant wrist.

• Carry the device in your pocket when pushing a stroller or

lawn mower.

• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your

hands or arms only.

NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions,

such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your

hands, as steps.

The step counts on my device and my Garmin

Connect account don't match

The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when

you synchronize your device.

1Select an option:

• Synchronize your step count with the Garmin Connect

application (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer,

page 17).

• Synchronize your step count with the Garmin Connect

Mobile app (Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect

Mobile, page 17).

2Wait while the device synchronizes your data.

Synchronizing can take several minutes.

NOTE: Refreshing the Garmin Connect Mobile app or the

Garmin Connect application does not synchronize your data

or update your step count.

The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate

Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation

changes as you climb floors. A floor climbed is equal to 3 m

(10 ft.).

• Avoid holding handrails or skipping steps while climbing

stairs.

My intensity minutes are flashing

When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward

your intensity minutes goal, the intensity minutes flash.

Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or

vigorous intensity level.

Getting More Information

You can find more information about this product on the Garmin

website.

• Go to support.garmin.com.

• Go to www.garmin.com/outdoor.

• Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer

for information about optional accessories and replacement

parts.

Appendix

Data Fields

%FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional

threshold power.

%HRR: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart

rate minus resting heart rate).

10s Avg. Power: The 10-second moving average of power

output.

10s Avg Balance: The 10-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last

24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last

24 hours from a compatible temperature sensor.

30s Avg. Power: The 30-second moving average of power

output.

30s Avg Balance: The 30-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

3s Avg. Balance: The three-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

3s Avg. Power: The 3-second moving average of power output.

500m Pace: The current swimming pace per 500 meters.

Aerobic TE: The impact of the current activity on your aerobic

fitness level.

Ambient Press.: The uncalibrated ambient pressure.

Anaerobic TE: The impact of the current activity on your

anaerobic fitness level.

Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.

Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity.

Average Power: The average power output for the current

activity.

Appendix 27

Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity.

Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus

the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology,

page 3). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to

calculate your swolf score.

Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current

activity.

Avg. 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters

for the current activity.

Avg. Ascent: The average vertical distance of ascent since the

last reset.

Avg. Balance: The average left/right power balance for the

current activity.

Avg. Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current

activity.

Avg. Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current

activity.

Avg. Descent: The average vertical distance of descent since

the last reset.

Avg. GCT Bal.: The average ground contact time balance for

the current session.

Avg. L. PP: The average power phase angle for the left leg for

the current activity.

Avg. L. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the left

leg for the current activity.

Avg. Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity.

Avg. Moving Speed: The average speed when moving for the

current activity.

Avg. Overall Speed: The average speed for the current activity,

including both moving and stopped speeds.

Avg. PCO: The average platform center offset for the current

activity.

Avg. R. PP: The average power phase angle for the right leg for

the current activity.

Avg. R. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the right

leg for the current activity.

Avg. Speed: The average speed for the current activity.

Avg. Stride Len.: The average stride length for the current

session.

Avg. Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length

during the current activity.

Avg. Strk Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per

minute (spm) during the current activity.

Avg. Strk Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes

per minute (spm) during the current activity.

Avg. Vert. Osc.: The average amount of vertical oscillation for

the current activity.

Avg. Vert. Ratio: The average ratio of vertical oscillation to

stride length for the current session.

Avg Dist Per Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the current activity.

Avg Dist Per Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the current activity.

Avg GCT: The average amount of ground contact time for the

current activity.

Avg HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current activity.

Balance: The current left/right power balance.

Baro. Pressure: The calibrated current pressure.

Battery Level: The remaining battery power.

Bearing: The direction from your current location to a

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm.

Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for

this data to appear.

Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left).

Calories: The amount of total calories burned.

Compass Hdg.: The direction you are moving based on the

compass.

Course: The direction from your starting location to a

destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route.

You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Dest. Location: The position of your final destination.

Dest. Wpt: The last point on the route to the destination. You

must be navigating for this data to appear.

Di2 Battery: The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor.

Dist. Per Stroke: Swimming. The distance traveled per stroke.

Dist. Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The distance traveled per

stroke.

Dist. Remaining: The remaining distance to the final

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.

Distance To Next: The remaining distance to the next waypoint

on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start

the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5

minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your

elapsed time is 35 minutes.

Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below

sea level.

ETA: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final

destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You

must be navigating for this data to appear.

ETA at Next: The estimated time of day when you will reach the

next waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the

waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.

ETE: The estimated time remaining until you reach the final

destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

Front: The front bike gear from a gear position sensor.

GCT: The amount of time in each step that you spend on the

ground while running, measured in milliseconds. Ground

contact time is not calculated while walking.

GCT Balance: The left/right balance of ground contact time

while running.

Gear Combo: The current gear combination from a gear

position sensor.

Gear Ratio: The number of teeth on the front and rear bike

gears, as detected by a gear position sensor.

Gears: The front and rear bike gears from a gear position

sensor.

Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the

change in vertical distance.

Glide Ratio Dest.: The glide ratio required to descend from your

current position to the destination elevation. You must be

navigating for this data to appear.

GPS: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.

GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS.

GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS.

Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance).

For example, if for every 3 m (10 ft.) you climb you travel

60 m (200 ft.), the grade is 5%.

Heading: The direction you are moving.

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Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your

device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.

HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.

HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The

default zones are based on your user profile and maximum

heart rate (220 minus your age).

Int. Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current

swim interval.

Int. Avg. %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current swim interval.

Int. Avg. HR: The average heart rate for the current swim

interval.

Int. Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.

Int. Max. %HRR: The maximum percentage of heart rate

reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the

current swim interval.

Int. Max. %Max.: The maximum percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current swim interval.

Int. Max. HR: The maximum heart rate for the current swim

interval.

Int. Pace: The average pace for the current interval.

Int. Swolf: The average swolf score for the current interval.

Intensity Factor: The Intensity Factor™ for the current activity.

Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during

the current interval.

Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.

Int Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per pool length

during the current interval.

Int Strk Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm)

during the current interval.

Int Strk Type: The current stroke type for the interval.

L. Lap Stk. Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes

per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.

L. Lap Stk. Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of

strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed lap.

L. Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the

last completed lap.

L. Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for

the last completed lap.

L. Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed lap.

L. Len. Stk. Rate: The average number strokes per minute

(spm) during the last completed pool length.

L. Len. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last

completed pool length.

L. Len. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last

completed pool length.

Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current

lap.

Lap 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters

for the current lap.

Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap.

Lap Balance: The average left/right power balance for the

current lap.

Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current

lap.

Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current

lap.

Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current

lap.

Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.

Lap Dist Per Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled per

stroke during the current lap.

Lap Dist Per Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the current lap.

Lap GCT: The average amount of ground contact time for the

current lap.

Lap GCT Bal.: The average ground contact time balance for the

current lap.

Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.

Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart

rate for the current lap.

Lap L. PP: The average power phase angle for the left leg for

the current lap.

Lap L. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the left

leg for the current lap.

Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the current lap.

Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.

Lap PCO: The average platform center offset for the current lap.

Lap Power: The average power output for the current lap.

Lap R. PP: The average power phase angle for the right leg for

the current lap.

Lap R. PPP: The average power phase peak angle for the right

leg for the current lap.

Laps: The number of laps completed for the current activity.

Lap Speed: The average speed for the current lap.

Lap Stride Len.: The average stride length for the current lap.

Lap Strk Rate: Swimming. The average number of strokes per

minute (spm) during the current lap.

Lap Strk Rate: Paddle sports. The average number of strokes

per minute (spm) during the current lap.

Lap Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the

current lap.

Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the

current lap.

Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the current lap.

Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the current lap.

Lap Vert. Osc.: The average amount of vertical oscillation for

the current lap.

Lap Vert. Ratio: The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride

length for the current lap.

Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Cad.: Cycling. The average cadence for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Cad.: Running. The average cadence for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Dist.: The distance traveled for the last completed lap.

Last Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Power: The average power output for the last

completed lap.

Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.

Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.

Last Len. Pace: The average pace for your last completed pool

length.

Last Len. Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed pool

length.

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Lat/Lon: The current position in latitude and longitude

regardless of the selected position format setting.

Left PP: The current power phase angle for the left leg. Power

phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power is

produced.

Left PPP: The current power phase peak angle for the left leg.

Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider

produces the peak portion of the driving force.

Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the

current activity.

LL 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters for

the last lap.

L Lap Dist P Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled per

stroke during the last completed lap.

L Lap Dist P Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled

per stroke during the last completed lap.

Location: The current position using the selected position

format setting.

Max. Ascent: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or

meters per minute since the last reset.

Max. Descent: The maximum rate of descent in meters per

minute or feet per minute since the last reset.

Max. Elevation: The highest elevation reached since the last

reset.

Max. Lap Power: The top power output for the current lap.

Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.

Max Power: The top power output for the current activity.

Min. Elevation: The lowest elevation reached since the last

reset.

Moving Time: The total time moving for the current activity.

Multisport Time: The total time for all sports in a multisport

activity, including transitions.

Muscle O2 Sat. %: The estimated muscle oxygen saturation

percentage for the current activity.

Nautical Dist: The distance traveled in nautical meters or

nautical feet.

Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots.

Next Waypoint: The next point on the route. You must be

navigating for this data to appear.

NP: The Normalized Power™ for the current activity.

Off Course: The distance to the left or right by which you have

strayed from the original path of travel. You must be

navigating for this data to appear.

Pace: The current pace.

PCO: The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the

location on the pedal platform where force is applied.

Pedal Smooth.: The measurement of how evenly a rider is

applying force to the pedals throughout each pedal stroke.

Perform. Cond.: The performance condition score is a real-time

assessment of your ability to perform.

Power: The current power output in watts.

Power to Weight: The current power measured in watts per

kilogram.

Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based

on your FTP or custom settings.

Rear: The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor.

Repeat On: The timer for the last interval plus the current rest

(pool swimming).

Rest Timer: The timer for the current rest (pool swimming).

Right PP: The current power phase angle for the right leg.

Power phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power

is produced.

Right PPP: The current power phase peak angle for the right

leg. Power phase peak is the angle range over which the

rider produces the peak portion of the driving force.

Speed: The current rate of travel.

Stopped Time: The total time stopped for the current activity.

Stride Length: The length of your stride from one footfall to the

next, measured in meters.

Stroke Rate: Swimming. The number of strokes per minute

(spm).

Stroke Rate: Paddle sports. The number of strokes per minute

(spm).

Strokes: Swimming. The total number of strokes for the current

activity.

Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the

current activity.

Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.

Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.

Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body

temperature affects the temperature sensor. You can pair a

tempe sensor with your device to provide a consistent source

of accurate temperature data.

Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power

zone.

Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location

and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).

Timer: The current time of the countdown timer.

Time Seat.: The time spent seated while pedaling for the current

activity.

Time Seat. Lap: The time spent seated while pedaling for the

current lap.

Time Stand.: The time spent standing while pedaling for the

current activity.

Time Stand. Lap: The time spent standing while pedaling for

the current lap.

Time to Next: The estimated time remaining before you reach

the next waypoint in the route. You must be navigating for

this data to appear.

Torque Eff.: The measurement of how efficiently a rider is

pedaling.

Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended since the

last reset.

Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since

the last reset.

Total Hemoglobin: The estimated muscle oxygen total for the

current activity.

Training Effect: The current impact (1.0 to 5.0) on your aerobic

fitness.

TSS: The Training Stress Score™ for the current activity.

V Dist to Dest: The elevation distance between your current

position and the final destination. You must be navigating for

this data to appear.

Vert. Spd.: The rate of ascent or descent over time.

Vertical Osc.: The amount of bounce while you are running.

The vertical motion of your torso, measured in centimeters for

each step.

Vertical Ratio: The ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length.

Vert Spd to Tgt: The rate of ascent or descent to a

predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data

to appear.

VMG: The speed at which you are closing on a destination along

a route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.

30 Appendix

Work: The accumulated work performed (power output) in

kilojoules.

VO2 Max. Standard Ratings

These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.

Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1

Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7

Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3

Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4

Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.4

Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79

Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7

Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9

Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1

Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9

Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9

Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.

FTP Ratings

These tables include classifications for functional threshold

power (FTP) estimates by gender.

Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)

Superior 5.05 and greater

Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04

Good From 2.79 to 3.92

Fair From 2.23 to 2.78

Untrained Less than 2.23

Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg)

Superior 4.30 and greater

Excellent From 3.33 to 4.29

Good From 2.36 to 3.32

Fair From 1.90 to 2.35

Untrained Less than 1.90

FTP ratings are based on research by Hunter Allen and Andrew

Coggan, PhD, Training and Racing with a Power Meter

(Boulder, CO: VeloPress, 2010).

Wheel Size and Circumference

The wheel size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a

comprehensive list. You can also use one of the calculators

available on the Internet.

Wheel Size L (mm)

12 × 1.75 935

14 × 1.5 1020

14 × 1.75 1055

16 × 1.5 1185

16 × 1.75 1195

18 × 1.5 1340

18 × 1.75 1350

20 × 1.75 1515

20 × 1-3/8 1615

22 × 1-3/8 1770

22 × 1-1/2 1785

24 × 1 1753

24 × 3/4 Tubular 1785

24 × 1-1/8 1795

Wheel Size L (mm)

24 × 1-1/4 1905

24 × 1.75 1890

24 × 2.00 1925

24 × 2.125 1965

26 × 7/8 1920

26 × 1(59) 1913

26 × 1(65) 1952

26 × 1.25 1953

26 × 1-1/8 1970

26 × 1-3/8 2068

26 × 1-1/2 2100

26 × 1.40 2005

26 × 1.50 2010

26 × 1.75 2023

26 × 1.95 2050

26 × 2.00 2055

26 × 2.10 2068

26 × 2.125 2070

26 × 2.35 2083

26 × 3.00 2170

27 × 1 2145

27 × 1-1/8 2155

27 × 1-1/4 2161

27 × 1-3/8 2169

650 × 35A 2090

650 × 38A 2125

650 × 38B 2105

700 × 18C 2070

700 × 19C 2080

700 × 20C 2086

700 × 23C 2096

700 × 25C 2105

700 × 28C 2136

700 × 30C 2170

700 × 32C 2155

700C Tubular 2130

700 × 35C 2168

Appendix 31

Wheel Size L (mm)

700 × 38C 2180

700 × 40C 2200

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Direct current. The device is suitable for direct current only.

Fuse. Indicates a fuse specification or location.

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32 Appendix

Index

accessories 24, 27

activities 2, 19, 21

custom 2, 3

saving 2

starting 2

activity tracking 11, 12

alarms 14, 20

alerts 14, 20, 23

altimeter 16, 22

calibrating 22

ANT+ sensors 24

applications 16, 18

smartphone 1

auto climb 21

Auto Lap 20

Auto Pause 20

auto scroll 21

backlight 1, 23

bands 26

barometer 16, 22

battery 25

charging 1

life 25

maximizing 17, 21, 27

replacing 26

bike sensors 24

Bluetooth technology 16, 17, 26

cadence 2, 6

alerts 20

sensors 24

calendar 13

calibrating

altimeter 22

compass 22

calorie, alerts 20

charging 1

cleaning the device 6, 25

clock 14

compass 16, 22

calibrating 22

settings 22

Connect IQ 18

connecting 17

controls menu 1, 23

coordinates 15

countdown timer 14

courses 22

creating 15

playing 4

selecting 4

customizing the device 19, 23

data

pages 19

storing 6, 17

transferring 17

uploading 17

data fields 18

deleting

all user data 25

history 16

personal records 14

distance 21

alerts 20, 23

dogleg 4

drills 3

fitness 10

foot pod 24

Garmin Connect 1, 12, 13, 16–18

storing data 17

Garmin Express 2, 18

updating software 1

GLONASS 23

goals 13, 14

GPS 21, 23

signal 26

green view, pin location 4

ground contact time 6, 7

heading setting 23

heart rate 4, 5

alerts 20

monitor 5–10, 24, 26

pairing sensors 5

zones 8, 10, 11, 16

history 16

deleting 16

sending to computer 17

indoor training 2

intensity minutes 12, 27

intervals 3

workouts 13

jumpmaster 3

keys 1, 23

customizing 21

lactate threshold 8, 10

language 23

layup 4

lengths 3

lifetime athlete 11

locations 15

deleting 15

editing 15

saving 15

main menu, customizing 18

man overboard (MOB) 15

map 22

maps 20, 22

browsing 15

navigating 15

measurements 4

measuring a shot 4

menu 1

metronome 2

MOB 15

multisport 2, 3, 16

navigation 20, 22, 23

Sight 'N Go 15

stopping 15

north reference 22

notifications 16, 17

odometer 4, 16

pairing

ANT+ sensors 5, 24

smartphone 1, 26

performance condition 7, 9

personal records 14

deleting 14

power (force) 8

alerts 20

meters 8, 9, 24, 31

zones 11

profiles 2

user 10

projected finish time 9

racing 14

recovery 7–9

replacing the battery 26

resetting the device 26

routes 15

running dynamics 6, 7

satellite signals 26

scorecard 4

screen 23

segments 13

settings 12, 18, 19, 21–23, 26

shortcuts 1, 23

Sight 'N Go 15

skiing

alpine 2

snowboarding 2

sleep mode 12

smartphone 18, 26

applications 16, 18

pairing 1, 26

snowboarding 2

software

license 23

updating 1, 17

version 23

specifications 25

speed 21

speed and cadence sensors 24

statistics 4

stopwatch 14

storing data 17

stress level 9

stress score 9

stride length 6

strokes 3

sunrise and sunset times 14

swimming 3, 5

swing analysis 4

swolf score 3

system settings 23

target 13

tempe 25, 27

temperature 25, 27

time

alerts 20

settings 23

zones and formats 23

time zones 14

timer 16

countdown 14

tones 2, 14

TracBack 2, 15

tracks 15

training 13, 14, 16

plans 12, 13

Training Effect 7, 10

training load 9

training status 8

triathlon training 3

troubleshooting 5–7, 26, 27

UltraTrac 21

unit ID 23

units of measure 23

updates, software 17

uploading data 17

USB 17

disconnecting 25

user data, deleting 25

user profile 10

Index 33

vertical oscillation 6

vertical ratio 6

VIRB remote 18, 19

Virtual Partner 13, 14

VO2 max. 7–9, 31

watch faces 18, 21

watch mode 21

water resistance 25

waypoints, projecting 15

wheel sizes 31

Wi‑Fi, connecting 18

widgets 1, 5, 18

workouts 12

loading 12

zones

heart rate 11

power 11

time 14

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