FĒNIX® 5/5S Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Device Overview ......................................................................... 1 Viewing the Controls Menu .................................................... 1 Viewing Widgets .................................................................... 1 Charging the Device ................................................................... 1 Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device ....................
Navigating to a Destination ....................................................... 15 Creating and Following a Course on Your Device .................... 15 Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location .................................................................................... 15 Navigating with Sight 'N Go ...................................................... 15 Navigating to Your Starting Point ............................................. 15 Stopping Navigation .................
BSD 3-Clause License .............................................................. 32 Symbol Definitions .................................................................... 32 Index ..............................................................................
Introduction WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program. Device Overview LIGHT Select to turn the backlight on and off. Hold to view the controls menu. Hold to turn the device on. Á Select to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. Select to choose an option in a menu. Â Select to return to the previous screen.
2 Select an option: Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. 2 Go to www.garmin.com/express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. 3 4 Activities Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and records sensor data. You can save activities and share them with the Garmin Connect community.
4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Metronome > Status > On. 6 Select an option: • Select Beats / Minute to enter a value based on the cadence you want to maintain. • Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the beats. • Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and vibration. 7 If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome feature before you run. 8 Hold DOWN to return to the clock. 9 Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2). The metronome starts automatically.
3 After you complete a drill interval, select LAP. The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record the entire swim session. 4 Select a distance for the completed drill. Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for the activity profile. 5 Select an option: • To start another drill interval, select LAP. • To start a swim interval, select UP or DOWN to return to the swim training screens. Golfing Playing Golf 2 Select > Measure Shot. 3 Walk or drive to your ball.
NOTE: The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the device. • See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 5 for more information about wrist-based heart rate. • For more information about the accuracy of wrist-based heart rate, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy. Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try these tips. • Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device. • Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent under the device.
is not visible on compatible fēnix devices while the heart rate monitor is underwater. You must start a timed activity on your paired fēnix device to view stored heart rate data later. During rest intervals when out of the water, the heart rate monitor sends your heart rate data to your fēnix device. Your fēnix device automatically downloads stored heart rate data when you save your timed swim activity.
higher cadence than less experienced runners. However, taller runners typically have slightly slower cadences, longer strides, and slightly higher vertical oscillation. Vertical ratio is your vertical oscillation divided by stride length. It is not correlated with height. NOTE: The color gauge for ground contact time balance is different (Ground Contact Time Balance Data, page 7). Go to www.garmin.com for more information on running dynamics.
appear when you achieve a new performance measurement, such as a new VO2 max. estimate. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Performance Notifications. 3 Select an option. Automatically Detecting Performance Measurements You can enable the device to automatically detect your maximum heart rate, lactate threshold, and functional threshold power (FTP) during an activity. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Auto Detection. 3 Select an option.
Viewing Your Recovery Time For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 10), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 11). 1 Go for a run. After 6 to 20 minutes, your performance condition appears (Viewing Your Performance Condition, page 9). After your run, select Save. 2 The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days.
2 3 4 5 Select a cycling activity. Hold MENU. Select Training > FTP Guided Test. Follow the on-screen instructions. After you begin your ride, the device displays each step duration, the target, and current power data. A message appears when the test is complete. 6 After you complete the guided test, complete the cool down. Your FTP appears as a value measured in watts per kilogram, your power output in watts, and a position on the color gauge. 7 Select an option: • Select Accept to save the new FTP.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 11) to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives. If you do not know your maximum heart rate, use one of the calculators available on the Internet. Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate. The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.
calculates moderate intensity minutes by analyzing your steps per minute. • Start a timed activity for the most accurate calculation of intensity minutes. • Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level. Garmin Move IQ™ Events If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account. Using the Move Alert Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes.
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the workout, step notes (optional), the target (optional), and the current workout data. About the Training Calendar The training calendar on your device is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect. After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list by date.
Clock Racing a Previous Activity You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can see how far ahead or behind you are during the activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 1 From the watch face, select . 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Race an Activity. 5 Select an option: • Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device.
3 Wait while the device locates satellites (Acquiring Satellite Signals, page 26). Navigation Saving Your Location You can save your current location to navigate back to it later. 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select . 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Editing Your Saved Locations You can delete a saved location or edit its name, elevation, and position information. 1 From the watch face, select > Navigate > Saved Locations. 2 Select a saved location. 3 Select an option to edit the location.
Compass The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration. The compass features and appearance change depending on your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are navigating to a destination. You can change the compass settings manually (Compass Settings, page 22). To open the compass settings quickly, you can select from the compass widget. Altimeter and Barometer The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer.
3 Select During Activity. 4 Select a notification preference. 5 Select a sound preference. 6 Select Watch Mode. 7 Select a notification preference. 8 Select a sound preference. 9 Select Timeout. 10 Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification appears on the screen. Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Wi‑Fi Connected Features ® Some fēnix 5/5S models have Wi‑Fi connected features. The Garmin Connect Mobile app is not required for you to use Wi‑Fi connectivity. Activity uploads to your Garmin Connect account: Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity. Workouts and training plans: Allows you to browse for and select workouts and training plans on the Garmin Connect site.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the Widget Loop, page 18). 1 Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 On your fēnix device, select UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the VIRB widget. 3 Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera. 4 Select .
You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens. Adding a Map to an Activity You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. 3 Select the activity to customize. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Map. Alerts You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your environment, and to navigate to your destination.
Enabling Auto Climb You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes automatically. You can use it during activities such as climbing, hiking, running, or biking. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Auto Climb > Status > On. 6 Select an option: • Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears while running.
Sensors Settings Compass Settings Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Compass. Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 22). Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milli-radians. North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the North Reference, page 22).
(CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the course. The dots  tell you how far off course you are. Setting Up a Heading Bug You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target heading. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Navigation > Heading Bug. Setting Navigation Alerts You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Navigation > Alerts.
ANT+ Sensors The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+ accessories. • Heart rate monitor, such as HRM-Run™ (Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor, page 5) • Bike speed and cadence sensor (Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor, page 24) • Foot pod (Foot Pod, page 24) • Power sensor, such as Vector™ • tempe™ wireless temperature sensor (tempe, page 25) For information about compatibility and purchasing additional sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.
3 Select your foot pod. 4 Select Speed. 5 Select an option: Disconnecting the USB Cable • Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off, usually indoors. • Select Always to use your foot pod data regardless of the GPS setting. tempe The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data.
Changing the QuickFit™ Bands 1 Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band from the watch. Troubleshooting My device is in the wrong language You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the device. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Scroll down to the last item in the list, and select . 3 Scroll down to the second to last item in the list, and select . 4 Select . 5 Select your language.
The temperature reading is not accurate Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes. You can also use an optional tempe external temperature sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while wearing the watch. Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.
Average Swolf: The average swolf score for the current activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim Terminology, page 3). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score. Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current activity. Avg. 500m Pace: The average swimming pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Avg.
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 Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The default zones are based on your user profile and maximum heart rate (220 minus your age). Int. Avg. %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current swim interval. Int. Avg. %Max.
Lat/Lon: The current position in latitude and longitude regardless of the selected position format setting. Left PP: The current power phase angle for the left leg. Power phase is the pedal stroke region where positive power is produced. Left PPP: The current power phase peak angle for the left leg. Power phase peak is the angle range over which the rider produces the peak portion of the driving force. Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the current activity.
Work: The accumulated work performed (power output) in kilojoules. VO2 Max. Standard Ratings These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender. Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 Superior 95 55.4 54 52.5 48.9 45.7 42.1 Excellent 80 51.1 48.3 46.4 43.4 39.5 36.7 Good 60 45.4 44 42.4 39.2 35.5 32.3 Fair 40 41.7 40.5 38.5 35.6 32.3 29.4 Poor 0–40 <41.7 <40.5 <38.5 <35.6 <32.3 <29.
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Index A accessories 24, 27 activities 2, 19, 21 custom 2, 3 saving 2 starting 2 activity tracking 11, 12 alarms 14, 20 alerts 14, 20, 23 altimeter 16, 22 calibrating 22 ANT+ sensors 24 applications 16, 18 smartphone 1 auto climb 21 Auto Lap 20 Auto Pause 20 auto scroll 21 B backlight 1, 23 bands 26 barometer 16, 22 battery 25 charging 1 life 25 maximizing 17, 21, 27 replacing 26 bike sensors 24 Bluetooth technology 16, 17, 26 C cadence 2, 6 alerts 20 sensors 24 calendar 13 calibrating altimeter 22 compass
V vertical oscillation 6 vertical ratio 6 VIRB remote 18, 19 Virtual Partner 13, 14 VO2 max.
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FEN IX® 5/55 Quick Start Manual Device Overview &. WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. G) (~~ ® i CD Select to turn the LIGHT backlight on and off. Hold to view the controls menu. Hold to turn the device on. @ ,., Select to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. Select to choose an option in a menu. \ I • --------- 4 Quick Start Manual
® Select to return to BACK the previous screen. LAP Select to record a lap, rest, or transition during an activity. ® Select to scroll DOWN through the widget loop and menus. Hold to view the watch face from any screen. @ Select to scroll through the widget UP MENU loop and menus. Hold to view the menu.
3 4 Hold LIGHT to turn on the device. The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing mode. Follow the instructions in the app to complete the pairing and setup process. Viewing the Controls Menu The controls menu contains shortcut menu options, such as turning on do not disturb mode, locking the keys, and turning the device off. 1 From any screen, hold LIGHT. 6 2 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.
• • • Select ~:, to view additional options and functions for a widget. From any screen, hold DOWN to return to the watch face. If you are recording an activity, select BACK to return to the activity data pages. • • From the controls menu, hold MENU to add, remove, and reorder the controls. From any screen, hold MENU to change additional settings.
Downloading Connect IQ Features 1 2 From the settings in the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Connect IQ Store. Follow the on-screen instructions. Activities Starting an Activity 1 2 From the watch face, select ~. Select an activity. 3 If necessary , follow the Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and records sensor data. You can save activities and share them with the Garmin Connect community.
6 NOTE: The device should be snug but comfortable, and it should not move while running or exerc1s1ng. wait while the device locates satellites. Select~) to start the timer. NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until you start the timer. Stopping an Activity 1 Select \~). 2 Select Save. Wearing the Device and Heart Rate • Wear the fenix 5/5S device above your wrist bone. Quick Start Manual • NOTE: The heart rate sensor is located on the back of the device.
other professional to adjust Changing the QuickFit™ the length of the metal band. Device Information Charging the Device &, WARNING Bands ----' This device contains a lithium-ion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
instructions in the owner's manual. 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device. 2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. Charge the device completely.
monitors. If a chest heart rate monitor was bundled with your dev1ce, they are already paired. See the owner's manual for more information about heart rate features. Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity. 1 If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart rate monitor.
NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over. After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending data. Troubleshooting Resetting Your Device 1 2 Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds. Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device. information on changing your device language. Getting the Owner's Manual The owner's manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information. Go to www.garmin.com /manuals/fenix5.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY AND PRODUCT INFORMATION Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or medical ~v~nt!~s~j~-~~atby_:_~erlou~~~l~_!Y:__ Battery Warnings A lithium-ion battery can be used in this device. Coin cell batteries can be used in the accessory. If these guidelines are not followed, batteries may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the device, fire, chemical bum, electrolyte leak, and/or injury.
• Always consult your physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program. • The Garmin device, accessories, heart rate monitor, and related data are intended to be used only for recreational purposes and not for medical purposes, and are not intended to diagnose, monitor, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. • The heart rate readings are for reference only, and no responsibility is accepted for the consequences of any erroneous readings.
Off-Road Navigation Warnings If your Garmin device is able to suggest off-road routes for various outdoor activities, such as biking, hiking, and allterrain vehicles, follow these guidelines to ensure safe off-road navigation. • .Always use your best judgment and exercise common sense when making off-road navigational decisions. The Garmin device is designed to provide route suggestions only. It is not a replacement for attentiveness and proper preparation for outdoor activities.
printed manual in the product packaging. • When storing the device for an extended time period, store within the temperature ranges specified in the printed manual in the product packaging. • Do not use a power and/or data cable that is not approved or supplied by Garmin. • Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate material. Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste /perchlorate.
Radio Frequency Radiation Exposure This device is a mobile transmitter and receiver that uses an internal antenna to send and receive low levels of radio frequency (RF) energy for data communications. The device emits RF energy below the published limits when operating in its maximum output power mode and when used with Garmin authorized accessories. To comply with RF exposure compliance requirements, the device should be used as described in the manual.
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