Saving Energy While Charging the Device
You can turn off the device display and all other features while
charging.
1
Connect your device to an external power source.
The remaining battery capacity appears.
2
Hold the power key for 4 to 5 seconds.
The display turns off, and the device goes into a low power,
battery charging mode.
3
Charge the device completely.
Clearing User Data
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default
values.
NOTE:
This deletes all user-entered information, but it does not
delete your history.
1
Turn off the device.
2
Place your finger on the top left corner of the touchscreen.
3
While holding your finger on the touchscreen, turn on the
device.
4
Select .
Maximizing Battery Life
Decreasing the Backlight
1
Select to open the status page.
2
Use and to adjust the brightness.
Adjusting the Backlight Timeout
You can decrease the backlight timeout to maximize the battery
life.
1
Select >
Backlight Timeout
.
2
Select an option.
Using the Auto Power Down Feature
This feature automatically turns off the device after 15 minutes
of inactivity.
1
Select >
System
>
Auto Power Down
.
2
Select
On
.
Locking the Touchscreen
You can lock the screen to prevent inadvertent screen touches.
1
Select .
2
Select .
Unlocking the Touchscreen
1
Select .
2
Select .
Getting More Information
• Go to
• Go to
• Go to
, or contact your Garmin dealer
for information about optional accessories and replacement
parts.
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, and license
agreement.
From the home screen, select >
System
>
About
.
Appendix
Registering Your Device
Help us better support you by completing our online registration
today.
• Go to
.
• Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe
place.
Data Fields
Some data fields require a heart rate monitor or an eBike to
display data.
Battery Level
: The remaining battery power.
Calories
: The amount of total calories burned.
Course Pt. Dist.
: The remaining distance to the next point on
the course.
Dist. - Lap
: The distance traveled for the current lap.
Dist. to Dest.
: The remaining distance to the final destination.
You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Dist. to Next
: The remaining distance to the next waypoint on
the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
Distance
: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.
Elevation
: The altitude of your current location above or below
sea level.
ETA at Destination
: The estimated time of day you will reach
the final destination (adjusted to the local time of the
destination). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
ETA at Next
: The estimated time of day you will reach the next
waypoint on the route (adjusted to the local time of the
waypoint). You must be navigating for this data to appear.
GPS Accuracy
: The margin of error for your exact location. For
example, your GPS location is accurate to /- 12 feet
(3.65 m).
GPS Signal Strength
: The strength of the GPS satellite signal.
Grade
: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance).
For example, if for every 10 feet (3 m) you climb you travel
200 feet (60 m), the grade is 5%.
Heading
: The direction you are moving.
Heart Rate
: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate
monitor.
HR - %Max.
: The percentage of maximum heart rate.
HR - Avg.
: The average heart rate for the current activity.
Laps
: The number of laps completed for the current activity.
Odometer
: A running tally of distance traveled for all trips. This
total does not clear when resetting the trip data.
Speed
: The current rate of travel.
Speed - Avg.
: The average speed for the current activity.
Speed - Lap
: The average speed for the current lap.
Speed - Max.
: The top speed for the current activity.
Sunrise
: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.
Sunset
: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.
Temperature
: The temperature of the air. Your body
temperature affects the temperature sensor.
Time
: The stopwatch time for the current activity.
Time - Elapsed
: The total time recorded. For example, if you
start the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for
5 minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your
elapsed time is 35 minutes.
Time - Lap
: The stopwatch time for the current lap.
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