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Customizing the Controls Menu
You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut
menu options in the controls menu (Using the Controls Menu,
page 1).
1
Hold .
The controls menu appears.
2
Hold .
The controls menu switches to edit mode.
3
Select the shortcut you want to customize.
4
Select an option:
To change the location of the shortcut in the controls
menu, select the location where you want it to appear, or
drag the shortcut to a new location.
To remove the shortcut from the controls menu, select .
5
If necessary, select to add a shortcut to the controls menu.
NOTE: This option is available only after you remove at least
one shortcut from the menu.
Setting Up a Shortcut Control
You can set up a shortcut to your favorite control, such as your
Garmin Pay wallet or the music controls.
1
From the watch face, swipe right.
2
Select an option:
If this is the first time you are setting up a shortcut, swipe
up, and select Setup.
If you previously set up a shortcut, hold , and select
Shortcut Settings.
3
Select a shortcut control.
When you swipe right from the watch face, the shortcut control
appears.
Activities and App Settings
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity
app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data
screens and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings
are available for all activity types.
Hold , select > Activities & Apps, select an activity, and
select the activity settings.
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help
identify which activity is active.
Alerts: Sets the training alerts for the activity (Alerts, page 17).
Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap
®
feature (Auto Lap,
page 18).
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you
stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed
(Using Auto Pause
®
, page 18).
Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically
using the built-in accelerometer.
Auto Scroll: Enables you to move through all of the activity data
screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto
Scroll, page 18).
Auto Set: Enables the device to start and stop exercise sets
automatically during a strength training activity.
Club Prompt: Displays a prompt that enables you to enter
which golf club you used after each detected shot.
Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add
new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data
Screens, page 17).
Driver Distance: Sets the average distance the golf ball travels
on your drive.
Edit Weight: Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise
set during a strength training or cardio activity.
Enable Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a
strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are
available for pre-installed workouts and workouts
downloaded from Garmin Connect.
GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna (Changing the GPS
Setting, page 18).
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming.
Scoring Method: Sets the scoring method to stroke play or
Stableford scoring while playing golf.
Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking while playing golf.
Status: Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when
you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option prompts you
when you begin a round.
Tournament Mode: Disables features that are not allowed
during sanctioned tournaments.
Vibration Alerts: Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or
exhale during a breathwork activity.
Customizing the Data Screens
You can customize data screens based on your training goals or
optional accessories. For example, you can customize one of
the data screens to display your lap pace or heart rate zone.
1
Hold .
2
Select > Activities & Apps.
3
Select an activity.
4
Select the activity settings.
5
Select Data Screens.
6
Select a data screen to customize.
7
Select one or more options:
NOTE: Not all options are available for all activities.
To adjust the style and number of data fields on each data
screen, select Layout.
To customize the fields on a data screen, select the
screen, and select Edit Data Fields.
To show or hide a data screen, select the toggle switch
next to the screen.
To show or hide the heart rate zone gauge screen, select
HR Zone Gauge.
Alerts
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train
toward specific goals. Some alerts are available only for specific
activities. Some alerts require optional accessories, such as a
heart rate monitor or cadence sensor. 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 burn a specified number of calories.
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 Event,
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.
Customizing Your Device 17
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