Garmin Fenix 5 Manual

							3Wait while the device locates satellites (AcquiringSatellite
Signals
, page 26).
Navigation
SavingYourLocation
You can save your current location to navigate back to it later.
1Hold LIGHT.
2Select .
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
EditingYourSavedLocations
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.
DeletingAllSavedLocations
You can delete all of your saved locations at once.
From the watch face, select  > Navigate > Saved
Locations > DeleteAll.
ProjectingaWaypoint
You can create a new location by projecting the distance and 
bearing from your current location to a new location.
1If necessary, select  > Add > ProjectWpt. 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  > ProjectWpt..
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.
NavigatingtoaDestination
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 GoTo.
Navigation information appears.
5Select  to begin navigation.
CreatingandFollowingaCourseonYour
Device
1From the watch face, select  > Navigate > Courses > CreateNew.
2Enter a name for the course, and select .
3Select AddLocation.
4Select an option.
5If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4.
6Select Done > DoCourse.
Navigation information appears.
7Select  to begin navigation.
MarkingandStartingNavigationtoaManOverboardLocation
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 (CustomizingtheHotKeys, page 23).
From the watch face, select  > Navigate > LastMOB.
Navigation information appears.
NavigatingwithSight'NGo
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'NGo.
2Point the top of the watch at an object, and select .
Navigation information appears.
3Select  to begin navigation.
NavigatingtoYourStartingPoint
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  > BacktoStart.
2Select an option:

						

							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 
(CompassSettings, page 22). To open the 
compass settings quickly, you can select  from the compass 
widget.
AltimeterandBarometer
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
 (AltimeterSettings, 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.
UsingHistory
History contains previous activities you have saved on your 
device.
1Hold MENU.
2Select History > Activities.
3Select an activity.
4Select an option:

						

							3Select DuringActivity.
4Select a notification preference.
5Select a sound preference.
6Select WatchMode.
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.
ViewingNotifications
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.
ManagingNotifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage 
notifications that appear on your f

						

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							ControllingaVIRBActionCamera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable 
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRBSeries
Owner
sManual for more information. You must also set the VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizingthe
WidgetLoop, page 18).
1Turn on your VIRB camera.
2On your f

						

							You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens.
AddingaMaptoanActivity
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 DataScreens > AddNew > 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.
Eventalert: 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.
Rangealert: 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.
Recurringalert: 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.
AlertNameAlertTypeDescriptionCadenceRangeYou can set minimum and maximum 
cadence values.CaloriesEvent, 
recurringYou can set the number of calories.CustomRecurringYou can select an existing message or 
create a custom message and select an 
alert type.DistanceRecurringYou can set a distance interval.ElevationRangeYou can set minimum and maximum 
elevation values.Heart RateRangeYou can set minimum and maximum heart 
rate values or select zone changes. See 
AboutHeartRateZones, page 11 and HeartRateZoneCalculations, page 11.
PaceRangeYou can set minimum and maximum pace 
values.PowerRangeYou can set the high or low power level.ProximityEventYou can set a radius from a saved 
location.Run/WalkRecurringYou can set timed walking breaks at 
regular intervals.SpeedRangeYou can set minimum and maximum 
speed values.Stroke RateRangeYou can set high or low strokes per 
minute.TimeEvent, 
recurringYou can set a time interval.
SettinganAlert
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:

						

							EnablingAutoClimb
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 AutoClimb > Status > On.
6Select an option:

						

							SensorsSettings
CompassSettings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors&Accessories > Compass.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (CalibratingtheCompassManually, page 22).
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, 
degrees, or milli-radians.
NorthRef.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Settingthe
NorthReference, 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).
CalibratingtheCompassManually
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.
SettingtheNorthReference
You can set the directional reference used in calculating 
heading information.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > Sensors&Accessories > Compass > NorthRef..
3Select an option:

						

							(CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the 
course. The dots 
 tell you how far off course you are.
SettingUpaHeadingBug
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 > HeadingBug.
SettingNavigationAlerts
You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > Navigation > Alerts.
3Select an option:

						

							ANT+Sensors
The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+ accessories.