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1
Select the action key.
2
Select System > User Profile.
3
Select an option.
Activity Settings
These settings allow you to customize your device based on
your training needs. For example, you can customize data
screens and enable alerts and training features.
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
Select the action key.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Select > Data Screens.
4
Select a screen.
5
If necessary, select the toggle switch to enable the data
screen.
6
Select .
7
Select a data field to change it.
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.
Setting Range Alerts
A range alert notifies you when the device is above or below a
specified range of values. For example, if you have an optional
heart rate monitor, you can set the device to alert you when your
heart rate is below zone 2 and over zone 5 (Setting Your Heart
Rate Zones).
1
Select the action key.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Select > Alerts > Add New.
4
Select the type of alert.
Depending on your accessories, the alerts may include heart
rate, pace, speed, and cadence.
5
If necessary, turn on the alert.
6
Select a zone or enter a value for each alert.
Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range, a
message appears. The device also vibrates if vibration is turned
on (System Settings).
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.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Select > Alerts > Add New.
4
Select an option:
• Select Custom, select a message, and select an alert
type.
• Select Time or Distance.
5
Enter a value.
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The
device also vibrates if vibration is turned on (System Settings).
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.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Select > Alerts > Add New.
4
Select Run/Walk.
5
Enter a time for the run interval.
6
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).
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).
1
Select the action key.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Select > Laps.
4
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 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).
If necessary, you can customize the data screens to display
additional lap data (Customizing the Data Screens).
Using Auto Pause
®
You can use Auto Pause 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.
1
Select the action key.
2
Select an activity.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Select > Auto Pause.
4
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.
1
Select the action key.
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