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 .
2
Select an activity.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold .
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select
Alerts
>
Add New
.
6
Select an option:
• Select
Custom
, select a message, and select an alert
type.
• Select
Time
or
Distance
.
7
Enter a value.
Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The
device also vibrates if vibration is turned on (
).
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 .
2
Select an activity.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold .
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select
Alerts
>
Add New
>
Run/Walk
.
6
Enter a time for the run interval.
7
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 (
).
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 .
2
Select an activity.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold .
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select
Laps
.
6
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 (
).
If necessary, you can customize the data screens to display
additional lap data (
).
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.
1
Select .
2
Select an activity.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold .
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select
Auto Pause
.
6
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 .
2
Select an activity.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold .
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select
Auto Scroll
.
6
Select a display speed.
Changing the Background Contrast and Accent Color
1
Select .
2
Select an activity.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all activities.
3
Hold .
4
Select the activity name at the top of the screen.
5
Select
Background
to set the background color to black or
white.
6
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 (
).
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.
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Customizing Your Device
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