Creating and Following a Course on Your Device .................... 15
Creating a Round-Trip Course .................................................. 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
Viewing the Map .................................................................. 15
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map ................... 15
Navigating with the Around Me Feature .............................. 16
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 ..................................................... 17
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications ............................................... 17
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 ........ 18
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express .................... 18
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer ..................... 18
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect Mobile .......... 18
Starting a GroupTrack Session ................................................. 18
Tips for GroupTrack Sessions ............................................. 18
Wi‑ Fi® Connected Features ..................................................... 18
Setting Up Wi‑ Fi Connectivity .............................................. 18
Connect IQ Features .................................................... 18
Downloading Connect IQ Features .......................................... 19
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer ....... 19
Customizing Your Device ............................................ 19
Widgets ..................................................................................... 19
Customizing the Widget Loop .............................................. 19
VIRB Remote ....................................................................... 19
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera .................................. 19
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity ..... 19
Activities and App Settings ....................................................... 20
Customizing the Data Screens ............................................ 20
Adding a Map to an Activity ................................................. 20
Alerts .................................................................................... 20
Setting an Alert ................................................................ 21
Activity Map Settings ............................................................ 21
Routing Settings ................................................................... 21
Auto Lap ............................................................................... 21
Marking Laps by Distance ............................................... 21
Enabling Auto Pause® ......................................................... 22
Enabling Auto Climb ............................................................ 22
3D Speed and Distance ....................................................... 22
Turning On and Off the Lap Key .......................................... 22
Using Auto Scroll ................................................................. 22
UltraTrac .............................................................................. 22
Power Save Timeout Settings .............................................. 22
Removing an Activity or App ..................................................... 22
Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List ................... 22
Watch Face Settings ................................................................. 22
Customizing the Watch Face ............................................... 22
Sensors Settings
....................................................................... 23
Compass Settings ................................................................ 23
Calibrating the Compass Manually ................................. 23
Setting the North Reference ............................................ 23
Altimeter Settings ................................................................. 23
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter ............................... 23
Barometer Settings .............................................................. 23
Map Settings ............................................................................. 23
Showing and Hiding Map Data ............................................ 23
GroupTrack Settings ................................................................. 24
Navigation Settings ................................................................... 24
Customizing Map Features .................................................. 24
Setting Up a Heading Bug ................................................... 24
Setting Navigation Alerts ...................................................... 24
System Settings ........................................................................ 24
Time Settings ....................................................................... 24
Backlight Settings ................................................................ 24
Customizing the Controls Menu ........................................... 24
Customizing the Hot Keys .................................................... 24
Changing the Units of Measure ........................................... 25
Viewing Device Information ...................................................... 25
Viewing Regulatory and Compliance Information ................ 25
ANT+ Sensors ............................................................... 25
Pairing ANT+ Sensors .............................................................. 25
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor .................. 25
Training with Power Meters ...................................................... 25
Using Electronic Shifters ........................................................... 25
Situational Awareness .............................................................. 25
Foot Pod ................................................................................... 25
Improving Foot Pod Calibration ........................................... 25
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually .................................... 25
Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance ................................. 26
tempe ........................................................................................ 26
Device Information ....................................................... 26
fēnix 5X Specifications .............................................................. 26
Battery Information ............................................................... 26
Data Management .................................................................... 26
Disconnecting the USB Cable .............................................. 26
Deleting Files ....................................................................... 26
Device Maintenance ..................................................... 26
Device Care .............................................................................. 26
Cleaning the Device ............................................................. 26
Cleaning the Leather Bands ................................................ 26
Changing the QuickFit™ Bands ............................................... 27
Metal Watch Band Adjustment ................................................. 27
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 27
My device is in the wrong language ......................................... 27
Is my smartphone compatible with my device? ........................ 27
My phone will not connect to the device ................................... 27
Resetting Your Device .............................................................. 27
Restoring All Default Settings ................................................... 27
Acquiring Satellite Signals ........................................................ 27
Improving GPS Satellite Reception ...................................... 27
The temperature reading is not accurate .................................. 27
Maximizing the Battery Life ....................................................... 27
Activity Tracking ........................................................................ 28
My daily step count does not appear ................................... 28
My step count does not seem accurate ............................... 28
The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect
account don't match ............................................................. 28
The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate ........... 28
My intensity minutes are flashing ......................................... 28
Getting More Information .......................................................... 28
Appendix ....................................................................... 28
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