FĒNIX 6/6S ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction.....................................................................1 Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Buttons ................................................................................... 1 Using the Watch ..................................................................... 1 Viewing the Controls Menu ............................................... 1 Viewing Widgets ..........................................
Recovery Time ..................................................................... 17 Viewing Your Recovery Time .......................................... 17 Recovery Heart Rate ....................................................... 17 Body Battery™ .......................................................................... 17 Viewing the Body Battery Widget ......................................... 17 Tips for Improved Body Battery Data ................................... 17 Pulse Oximeter..............
Navigation Settings ................................................................... 32 Customizing Map Features .................................................. 32 Heading Settings .................................................................. 32 Course Pointer ................................................................ 32 Setting Up a Heading Bug ................................................... 32 Setting Navigation Alerts ......................................................
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. Getting Started When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features. 1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (Buttons, page 1). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
The first time you turn on the watch, it is in pairing mode. TIP: You can hold LIGHT, and select to manually enter pairing mode. 4 Select an option to add your watch to your Garmin Connect account: • If this is the first time you are pairing a device with the Garmin Connect app, follow the on-screen instructions. • If you already paired another device with the Garmin Connect app, from the or menu, select Garmin Devices > Add Device, and follow the on-screen instructions.
start an activity, the device prompts you to select your favorite activities. You can add or remove favorite activities at any time. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. Your favorite activities appear at the top of the list with a white background. Other activities appear in the extended list with a black background. Select an option: 3 • To add a favorite activity, select the activity, and select Set as Favorite. • To remove a favorite activity, select the activity, and select Remove from Favorites.
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. Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2). 8 The metronome starts automatically. 9 During your run, press UP or DOWN to view the metronome screen.
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, press LAP. • To start a swim interval, press UP or DOWN to return to the swim training screens. Big Numbers Mode You can change the size of the numbers on the hole information screen. Hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Big Numbers.
Your device features automatic shot detection and recording. Each time you take a shot along the fairway, the device records your shot distance so you can view it later. TIP: Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good contact with the ball. Putts are not detected. 1 While playing golf, press . 2 Select Measure Shot. Your last shot distance appears.
NOTE: Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart. Interference from the golf cart can affect the accuracy of the compass. 1 From the hole information screen, press . 2 Select PinPointer. The arrow points to the pin location. Starting an Expedition You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while recording a multi-day activity. 1 From the watch face, press . 2 Select Expedition. 3 Press to start the activity timer.
Replying to a Text Message Garmin Connect NOTE: This feature is available only for smartphones with Android. When you receive a text message notification on your fēnix device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin Connect app. NOTE: This feature sends text messages using your phone. Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and phone plan may apply.
Your device installs the update. Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer The Garmin Express application connects your device to your Garmin Connect account using a computer. You can use the Garmin Express application to upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account and to send data, such as workouts or training plans, from the Garmin Connect website to your device. You can also install device software updates and manage your Connect IQ apps.
2 Pair your smartphone with the fēnix device (Pairing Your 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Smartphone with Your Watch, page 1). On the fēnix device, hold MENU, and select Safety & Tracking > GroupTrack > Show on Map to enable viewing connections on the map screen. In the Garmin Connect app, from the settings menu, select Safety & Tracking > LiveTrack > GroupTrack. If you have more than one compatible device, select a device for the GroupTrack session. Select Visible to > All Connections. Select Start LiveTrack.
Managing Your Garmin Pay Wallet You can view detailed information about each of your payment cards, and you can suspend, activate, or delete a card. You can also suspend or delete your whole Garmin Pay wallet. NOTE: In some countries, participating financial institutions may restrict the wallet features. 1 From the fēnix device page in the Garmin Connect app, select Garmin Pay > Manage Your Wallet. 2 Select an option: • To suspend a specific card, select the card, and select Suspend.
NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life. 1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU. 2 Select Options > Broadcast During Activity. 3 Begin an activity (Starting an Activity, page 2). The fēnix device starts broadcasting your heart rate data in the background. NOTE: There is no indication that the device is broadcasting your heart rate data during an activity. 4 If necessary, pair your fēnix device with your Garmin ANT+ compatible device.
Color Zone Red Orange Green Orange Red Symmetry Poor Fair Good Fair Poor Percent of Other Runners 5% 25% 40% 25% 5% Ground Contact Time Balance >52.2% L 50.8–52.2% L 50.7% L–50.7% R 50.8–52.2% R >52.2% R While developing and testing running dynamics, the Garmin team found correlations between injuries and greater imbalances with certain runners. For many runners, ground contact time balance tends to deviate further from 50–50 when running up or down hills.
About VO2 Max. Estimates Viewing Your Predicted Race Times VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an indication of athletic performance and should increase as your level of fitness improves. The fēnix device requires wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display your VO2 max. estimate. The device has separate VO2 max.
Training Effect technology is provided and supported by Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to www.firstbeat.com. If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value, you can enter it in your user profile settings (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 19). Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor.
Sensors, page 34), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 14). NOTE: The FTP test is a challenging workout that takes about 30 minutes to complete. Choose a practical and mostly flat route that allows you to ride at a steadily increasing effort, similar to a time trial. 1 From the watch face, select . 2 Select a cycling activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > FTP Guided Test. 5 Follow the on-screen instructions.
of your heat and altitude acclimation in the training status widget. NOTE: The heat acclimation feature is available only for GPS activities and requires weather data from your connected smartphone. Full acclimation takes a minimum of 4 training days. Training Load Training load is a measurement of your training volume over the last seven days. It is the sum of your excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) measurements for the last seven days.
Pulse Oximeter The fēnix device has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the peripheral saturation of oxygen in your blood. Knowing your oxygen saturation can help you determine how your body is acclimating to high altitudes for alpine sport and expedition. You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter widget (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings, page 18). You can also turn on all-day readings (Turning On All-Day Pulse Oximeter Readings, page 18).
About Heart Rate Zones Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness. A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute. The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity. Generally, heart rate zones are calculated based on percentages of your maximum heart rate.
Using the Move Alert Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the red bar appear. Additional segments appear after every 15 minutes of inactivity. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System Settings, page 33). Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the move alert.
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 calendar widget. When you select a day in the calendar, you can view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your device whether you complete it or skip it.
When you approach a segment, a message appears, and you can race the segment. 4 Start racing the segment. A message appears when the segment is complete. Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically The device displays your target split pace , current split pace , completion progress for the split , distance remaining in the split , and overall time ahead or behind of your target pace . Stopping a PacePro Plan 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Stop PacePro > Yes. The device stops the PacePro plan.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. From the watch face, press . Select an activity. Hold MENU. Select Training > Race an Activity. Select an option: • Select From History to select a previously recorded activity from your device. • Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded from your Garmin Connect account. 6 Select the activity. The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated finish time. 7 Press to start the activity timer.
6 Press MENU. 7 Select Delete. 3 Select a saved location. 4 Select an option to edit the location. Using the Stopwatch Projecting a Waypoint 1 2 3 4 5 6 You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new location. NOTE: You may need to add the Project Wpt. app to the activities and apps list. 1 From the watch face, press . 2 Select Project Wpt.. 3 Press UP or DOWN to set the heading. 4 Press . 5 Press DOWN to select a unit of measure.
Navigating with Sight 'N Go Map You can point the device at an object in the distance, such as a water tower, lock in the direction, and then navigate to the object. 1 From the watch face, press . 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Sight 'N Go. 5 Point the top of the watch at an object, and press . Navigation information appears. 6 Press to begin navigation. represents your location on the map. Location names and symbols appear on the map.
• To view the activity on a map, select Map. • To view an elevation plot for the activity, select Elevation Plot. • To delete the selected activity, select Delete. Multisport History Your device stores the overall multisport summary of the activity, including overall distance, time, calories, and optional accessory data. Your device also separates the activity data for each sport segment and transition so you can compare similar training activities and track how quickly you move through the transitions.
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset the activity settings. Scoring: Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option prompts you when you begin a round. Scoring Method: Sets the scoring method to stroke play or Stableford scoring while playing golf. Segment Alerts: Enables prompts that alert you to approaching segments. Stat Tracking: Enables statistics tracking while playing golf. Stroke Detect.: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.
• Select Auto Distance to adjust the distance between laps. Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays the time for that lap. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (System Settings, page 33). Customizing the Lap Alert Message You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap alert message. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings.
demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data updates are less important. Power Save Timeout Settings The timeout settings affect how long your device stays in training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to start. Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings. Select Power Save Timeout to adjust the timeout settings for the activity. Normal: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
3 Press 4 Press 5 Press • • • • to search for your inReach device. to pair your inReach device. , and select an option: To send an SOS message, select Initiate SOS. NOTE: You should only use the SOS function in a real emergency situation. To send a text message, select Messages > New Message, select the message contacts, and enter the message text or select a quick text option. To send a preset message, select Send Preset, and select a message from the list.
2 Select Watch Face. 3 Press UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options. 4 Select Add New to scroll through additional pre-loaded watch faces. 5 Select > Apply to activate a pre-loaded watch face or an installed Connect IQ watch face. 6 If using a pre-loaded watch face, select > Customize. 7 Select an option: • To change the style of the numbers for the analog watch face, select Dial. • To change the style of the hands for the analog watch face, select Hands.
Map Settings You can customize how the map appears in the map app and data screens. Hold MENU, and select Map. Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up option shows north at the top of the screen. The Track Up option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the screen. User Locations: Shows or hides saved locations on the map. Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out manually.
For example, you can change the GPS setting or disconnect your paired phone. The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each setting change. 6 If necessary, select Done to save and use the custom power mode. hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs (Setting Time Alerts, page 33). Time Sync: Allows you to manually sync the time when you change time zones, and to update for daylight saving time (Syncing the Time, page 33). Restoring a Power Mode 1 Hold MENU.
Viewing Device Information You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software version, regulatory information, and license agreement. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > About. Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance Information • Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power Zones, page 19). • Use range alerts to be notified when you reach a specified power zone (Setting an Alert, page 27). • Customize the power data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 27).
Setting Foot Pod Speed and Distance Deleting Files Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance, you must pair your device with the foot pod sensor (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 34). You can set your device to calculate speed and distance using your foot pod data instead of GPS data. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors & Accessories. 3 Select your foot pod. 4 Select Speed or Distance. 5 Select an option: • Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off, usually indoors.
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? 2 Align the new band with the watch. 3 Press the band into place. The device is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin device, you must pair the device and sensor. After they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 3 Select an option: • Select Search All Sensors.
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 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Average Ascent: The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset. Average Balance: The average left/right power balance for the current activity. Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity. Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current activity. Average Descent: The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset. Average Distance Per Stroke: Swimming.
GCT Balance: The left/right balance of ground contact time while running. GCT Balance Gauge: A color gauge showing the left/right balance of ground contact time while running. Gear Battery: The battery status of a gear position sensor. Gear Combo: The current gear combination from a gear position sensor. Gear Ratio: The number of teeth on the front and rear bike gears, as detected by a gear position sensor. Gears: The front and rear bike gears from a gear position sensor.
Lap Vertical Oscillation: The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current lap. Lap Vertical Ratio: The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length for the current lap. Last Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the last completed lap. Last Lap 500m Pace: The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the last lap. Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last completed lap. Last Lap Cadence: Cycling.
Power: The current power output in watts. Power Gauge: A color gauge showing your current power zone. Power to Weight: The current power measured in watts per kilogram. Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based on your FTP or custom settings. Rear: The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor. Repeat On: The timer for the last interval plus the current rest (pool swimming). Reps: During a strength training activity, the number of repetitions in a workout set.
Females Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 Superior 95 49.6 47.4 45.3 41.1 37.8 36.7 Excellent 80 43.9 42.4 39.7 36.7 33 30.9 Good 60 39.5 37.8 36.3 33 30 28.1 Fair 40 36.1 34.4 33 30.1 27.5 25.9 Poor 0–40 <36.1 <34.4 <33 <30.1 <27.5 <25.9 Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.
Index A accessories 34, 36, 37 acclimation 16 activities 2, 3, 7, 26, 29 custom 3, 4 favorites 2 saving 2 starting 2 activity tracking 19, 20 alarms 23, 27 alerts 20, 27, 28, 32, 33 heart rate 12 altimeter 25, 31 calibrating 31 altitude 16 ANT+ sensors 34, 35 applications 7, 9, 10 smartphone 1 assistance 9 auto climb 28 Auto Lap 27, 28 Auto Pause 28 auto scroll 28 B backlight 33 bands 35, 36 barometer 25, 31 calibrating 31 battery 35 charging 2 life 35 maximizing 2, 7, 8, 29, 32, 37 bike sensors 34 Bluetoo
swolf score 4 system settings 33 T target 6, 22 tempe 35, 37 temperature 16, 35, 37 text messages 8 time 33 alerts 27 settings 33 zones and formats 33 time zones 33 timer 3, 4, 25 countdown 23 tones 3, 23 TracBack 2, 25 tracking 9, 18 tracks 24 training 7, 16, 17, 21, 22 calendar 21 plans 20, 21 Training Effect 13, 14 training load 16, 17 training status 13, 16 treadmill 3 triathlon training 4 troubleshooting 11, 13, 17, 18, 36, 37 U UltraTrac 28 unit ID 34 units of measure 33 updates, software 8 uploadin
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fenix®6/65 Quick Start Manual 2 Introduction &. WARNING See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information. Getting Started When using your watch the first time, you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features. 1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch (page 5). 4 3 4 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
Buttons (D LIGHT • Press to turn the backlight on and off. • Hold to view the controls menu. • Hold to turn the device on. Quick Start Manual @ UP·MENU • Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus. • Hold to view the menu. @ DOWN • Press to scroll through the widget loop and menus. @ ~) • • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. Press to choose an option in a menu.
@ BACK·LAP • Press to ieturn to the previous screen. • Press to record a lap, rest, or transition during a multisport activity. • Hold to view the watch face from any screen. • Using the Watch • Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. The controls menu provides quick access to frequently used functions, such as opening the Garmin Pay wallet, turning • • on do not disturb mode ' and turning the watch off. From the watch face, press UP or DOWN to scroll through the widget loop.
settings, and pair wireless sensors. 3 Smart Features Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Watch To use the connected features on your watch, you must pair it directly through the Garmin Connect™app, instead of from the Bluetooth®settings on your smartphone. 1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and open the Garmin Connect app. 2 Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your watch. Quick Start Manual 4 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch.
participating financial institutions. 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select = or •••. 2 Select Garmin Devices, and select your fenix device. 3 Select Garmin Pay > Create Your Wallet. 4 Follow the on-screen instructions. You can open your Garmin Pay wallet from the controls menu on your device. See the owner's manual for more information on using Garmin Pay. 8 Connect IQTM Features You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin· and other providers using the Connect IQ app.
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. You can also add Connect IQ activities and apps to your device using the Connect IQ website (page 8). 3 4 Starting an Activity 1 From the watch face, press 5 @, 2 The first time you start an activity, select the checkbox next to each of your favorites, and select Done.
6 7 After you complete your activity, press • to stop the timer. Select Save to save the activity and review the activity summary. Battery Modes Battery modes allow you to quickly adjust system settings, activity settings, and GPS settings to extend battery life. For example, battery modes can disconnect paired sensors and turn on the Ultra Trac GPS option. The watch displays the hours of battery life gained with each battery mode. You can also create custom battery modes.
Changing the QuickFit• Bands • NOTE: The optical sensor is located on the back of the device. See the owner's manual for more information. Charging the Device --- &WARNING This device contains a lithiumion battery. See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information.
NOTICE To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the owner's manual. 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your device. 12 2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB charging port. 3 Charge the device completely.
Wireless frequencies/ protocols: 2.4 GHz@ 0 dBm nominal Troubleshooting Restarting Your Device 1 Hold LIGHT until the 2 device turns off. Hold LIGHT to turn on the device. My device is in the wrong language Go to garmin.com /manuals/fenix6 /language for more information on changing your device language. Quick Start Manual Getting the Owner's Manual The owner's manual includes instructions for using device features and accessing regulatory information. Go to garmin.com /manuals/fenix6.
• • 14 Go to buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts. Go to www.garmin.com /ataccuracy. This is not a medical device.
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Important Safety and Product Information WARNING Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or medical event resulting in death or serious injury. Battery Warnings A lithium-ion battery is used in this device. 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 burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. • Do not disassemble, modify, remanufacture, puncture or damage the device or batteries.