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Setting a 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.

Select .

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Hold .

Select the activity name at the top of the screen.

Select Alerts > Add New.

Select an option:

• Select Custom, select a message, and select an alert

type.

• Select Time or Distance.

Enter a value.

Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The

device also vibrates if vibration is turned on (System Settings,

page 11).

Setting Walk Break Alerts

Some running programs use timed walking breaks at regular

intervals. For example, during a long training run, you can set

the device to alert you to run for 4 minutes, and then walk for 1

minute, and repeat. Auto Lap

functions as usual while you are

using the run or walk alerts.

Select .

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Hold .

Select the activity name at the top of the screen.

Select Alerts > Add New > Run/Walk.

Enter a time for the run interval.

Enter a time for the walk interval.

Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The

device also vibrates if vibration is turned on (System Settings,

page 11).

Auto Lap

Marking Laps

You can set your device to use the Auto Lap feature to mark a

lap at a specific distance automatically, or you can mark laps

manually. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance

over different parts of an activity (for example, every 1 mile or 5

kilometers).

Select .

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Hold .

Select the activity name at the top of the screen.

Select Laps.

Select an option:

• Select the Auto Lap toggle switch to turn on the Auto Lap

feature.

• Select the Lap Key toggle switch to use to mark a lap

during an activity.

TIP: You can select Auto Lap and enter a custom distance if

the Auto Lap feature is turned on.

Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays

the time for that lap. The device also vibrates if vibration is

turned on (System Settings, page 11).

If necessary, you can customize the data screens to display

additional lap data (Customizing the Data Screens, page 9).

Using Auto Pause

You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer

automatically when you stop moving or when your pace or

speed drops below a specified value. This feature is helpful if

your activity includes stop lights or other places where you need

to slow down or stop.

NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or

paused.

Select .

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Hold .

Select the activity name at the top of the screen.

Select Auto Pause.

Select an option:

• Select When Stopped to pause the timer automatically

when you stop moving.

• Select Pace to pause the timer automatically when your

pace drops below a specified value.

• Select Speed to pause the timer automatically when your

speed drops below a specified value.

Using Auto Scroll

You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the

training data screens automatically while the timer is running.

Select .

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Hold .

Select the activity name at the top of the screen.

Select Auto Scroll.

Select a display speed.

Changing the Background Contrast and Accent Color

Select .

Select an activity.

NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.

Hold .

Select the activity name at the top of the screen.

Select Background to set the background color to black or

white.

Select Accent Color to select an accent color for the watch

face and data screens.

Bluetooth Settings

Hold , and select Settings > Bluetooth.

Status: Displays the current Bluetooth connection status and

allows you to turn Bluetooth wireless technology on or off.

Smart Notifications: The device turns smart notifications on

and off automatically based on your selections (Enabling

Bluetooth Notifications, page 2).

Pair Mobile Device: Connects your device with a compatible

mobile device equipped with Bluetooth Smart wireless

technology.

Connected Alerts: Alerts you when your paired smartphone

connects and disconnects.

Stop LiveTrack: Allows you to stop a LiveTrack session while

one is in progress.

Garmin Connect Settings

You can customize your device settings and user settings on

your Garmin Connect account.

10 Customizing Your Device

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