FĒNIX 6 PRO SERIES ® 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 ..........................................
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert ................................. 15 Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor ................. 15 Running Dynamics .................................................................... 15 Training with Running Dynamics ......................................... 16 Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data ........................ 16 Ground Contact Time Balance Data ............................... 16 Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data .....................
Viewing the Map .................................................................. 31 Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map ................... 31 Navigating with the Around Me Feature .............................. 31 Changing the Map Theme ................................................... 31 Compass ................................................................................... 31 Setting the Compass Heading ............................................. 31 Altimeter and Barometer ...........
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.
Pairing Your Smartphone 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 Select an option to enable pairing mode on your watch: • During the initial setup, select Yes when you are prompted to pair with your smartphone. • If you previously skipped the pairing process, hold MENU, and select Pair Phone.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required). 5 Press to start the activity timer. The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running. Tips for Recording Activities • Charge the device before starting an activity (Charging the Device, page 2). • Press LAP to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step. • Press UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.
The device prompts you to complete the treadmill calibration. • To manually calibrate the treadmill distance after the firsttime calibration, select Calibrate & Save > Yes. Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and 5 enter the distance on your device. Recording a Strength Training Activity You can record sets during a strength training activity. A set is multiple repetitions (reps) of a single move. 1 From the watch face, press . 2 Select Strength. 3 Select a workout.
• 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. 10 If necessary, hold MENU to change the metronome settings. 4 5 6 7 • If you are starting your activity on a climb, select Climbing. • If you are starting your activity moving downhill, select Descending.
3 Select a multisport activity type, or enter a custom name. Duplicate activity names include a number. For example, Triathlon(2). 4 Select two or more activities. 5 Select an option: • Select an option to customize specific activity settings. For example, you can select whether to include transitions. • Select Done to save and use the multisport activity. 6 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites. Swimming NOTICE The device is intended for surface swimming.
Hole Information Moving the Flag The device shows the current hole you are playing, and automatically transitions when you move to a new hole. NOTE: Because pin locations change, the device calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location. You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location. 1 From the hole information screen, press . 2 Select Move Flag. 3 Press UP or DOWN to move the pin position. 4 Press .
3 Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. 4 Press to select a hole. 5 Press UP or DOWN to set the score. Your total score is updated. Updating a Score From the hole information screen, press . Select Scorecard. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes. Press to select a hole. Press UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole. Your total score is updated. 1 2 3 4 5 Setting the Scoring Method You can change the method the device uses to keep score. 1 From the hole information screen, hold MENU.
NOTE: When the route timer is running, the device automatically locks the buttons to prevent accidental button presses. You can hold any button to unlock the watch. 8 When you finish the route, descend to the ground. The rest timer starts automatically when you are on the ground. NOTE: If necessary, you can press LAP to finish the route. 9 Select an option: • To save a successful route, select Completed. • To save an unsuccessful route, select Attempted. • To delete the route, select Discard.
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the fēnix device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your Smartphone, page 2). 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Phone > Smart Notifications > Status > On. 3 Select During Activity. 4 Select a notification preference. 5 Select a sound preference. 6 Select Not During Activity. 7 Select a notification preference. 8 Select a sound preference. 9 Select Privacy. 10 Select a privacy preference. 11 Select Timeout.
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also view customizable reports. NOTE: To view some data, you must pair an optional wireless sensor with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 41). Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 38). 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu. 2 Select .
or . 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Safety & Tracking > Incident Detection & Assistance > Add Emergency Contact. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Adding Contacts You can add up to 50 contacts to the Garmin Connect app. Contact emails can be used with the LiveTrack feature. Three of these contacts can be used as emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 11). or . 1 From the Garmin Connect app, select 2 Select Contacts. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions.
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages. Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data and notifications. Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new outdoor and fitness activity types.
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider Before you can download audio content from a third-party provider, you must connect to a Wi‑Fi network (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page 12). 1 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls. 2 Hold MENU. 3 Select Music Providers. 4 Select a connected provider. 5 Select a playlist or other item to download to the device. 6 If necessary, select BACK until you are prompted to sync with the service.
while running or exercising. For pulse oximeter readings, you should remain motionless. Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity You can set up your fēnix device to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity. For example, you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while cycling, or to a VIRB action camera during an activity. NOTE: Broadcasting heart rate data decreases battery life. 1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU.
Ground contact time balance: Ground contact time balance displays the left/right balance of your ground contact time while running. It displays a percentage. For example, 53.2 with an arrow pointing left or right. Stride length: Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next. It is measured in meters. Vertical ratio: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage. A lower number typically indicates better running form.
• If the running dynamics data display shows only zeros, make sure the accessory is worn right-side up. NOTE: Ground contact time and balance appears only while running. It is not calculated while walking. Performance Measurements These performance measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities and race performances. The measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor.
page 41). If you are using a chest heart rate monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your device. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 22) and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 22). The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance. 1 Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes. 2 After your ride, select Save.
3 Scroll to the data screen to view your performance condition throughout the run or ride. Lactate Threshold Lactate threshold is the exercise intensity at which lactate (lactic acid) starts to accumulate in the bloodstream. In running, it is the estimated level of effort or pace. When a runner exceeds the threshold, fatigue starts to increase at an accelerating rate. For experienced runners, the threshold occurs at approximately 90% of their maximum heart rate and between 10k and half-marathon race pace.
heat and altitude corrected VO2 max. values when you are acclimating to high heat environemnts or high altitude. Training load: Training load is the sum of your excess postexercise oxygen consumption (EPOC) over the last 7 days. EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your body to recover after exercise. Training load focus: Your device analyzes and distributes your training load into different categories based on the intensity and structure of each activity recorded.
Recovery Time Tips for Improved Body Battery Data You can use your Garmin device with wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout. NOTE: The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max. estimate and may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. The recovery time appears immediately following an activity.
percentage. You can check again after several minutes of inactivity. For best results, hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation. 4 Press DOWN to view a graph of your pulse oximeter readings for the last seven days. Turning On All-Day Pulse Oximeter Readings 1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold MENU. 2 Select Options > Pulse Ox Mode > All Day. The device automatically analyzes your oxygen saturation throughout the day, when you are not moving.
• Try a few heart rate training plans, available from your Garmin Connect account. • View your heart rate trends and time in zones using your Garmin Connect account.
Earning Intensity Minutes Your fēnix device calculates intensity minutes by comparing your heart rate data to your average resting heart rate. If heart rate is turned off, the device 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. • Wear your device all day and night for the most accurate resting heart rate.
Turning Daily Suggested Workout Prompts On and Off Daily suggested workouts are recommended based on your previous activities saved to your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, select . 2 Select Run or Bike. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Workouts > Today's Suggestion. 5 Select to disable or enable prompts. Following a Pool Swim Workout Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a swim workout.
6 When your interval workout has a warm up, press LAP to begin the first interval. 7 Follow the on-screen instructions. After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears. Stopping an Interval Workout • At any time, select LAP to stop the current interval or rest period and transition to the next interval or rest period. • After all intervals and rest periods are complete, select LAP to end the interval workout and transition to a timer that can be used for cool down.
Racing a Segment Segments are virtual race courses. You can race a segment, and compare your performance to past activities, others' performance, connections in your Garmin Connect account, or other members of the running or cycling communities. You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position. NOTE: If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked, your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position.
Clearing All Personal Records 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select Clear All Records > Yes. The records are deleted for that sport only. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Pausing Your Training Status If you are injured or sick, you can pause your training status. You can continue to record fitness activities, but your training status, training load focus, recovery feedback, and workout recommendations are temporarily disabled.
2 Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Edit. 3 Select a time zone. 4 Select an option: • To enter a custom name for the time zone, select Rename Zone. • To change the time zone, select Change Zone. • To change the location of the time zone in the widget, select Reorder Zone. • To delete the time zone, select Delete Zone. Navigation Saving Your Location You can save your current location to navigate back to it later. NOTE: You can add options to the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 38).
• To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map, select Map. • To view a list of turns in the course, select Turn By Turn. • To view an elevation plot of the course, select Elevation Plot. • To save the course, select Save. • To view a list of ascents in the course, select View Climbs. Creating a Course on Garmin Connect Before you can create a course on the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 10). or .
A list of turn-by-turn directions appears. 3 Press DOWN to view additional directions. Navigating to the Starting Point of a Saved Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of a saved activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 From the watch face, press . 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Activities. 5 Select an activity.
When you deviate from the heading, the compass displays the direction from the heading and degree of deviation. Altimeter and Barometer The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The device collects elevation and pressure data continuously, even in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate elevation based on pressure changes.
Big Numbers: Changes the size of the numbers on the golf hole information screen. ClimbPro: Displays ascent planning and monitoring screens while navigating. Club Prompt: Displays a prompt that enables you to enter which club you used after each detected shot while playing golf. Countdown Start: Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals. Data Screens: Enables you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data Screens, page 33).
Event alert: An event alert notifies you once. The event is a specific value. For example, you can set the device to alert you when you reach a specified elevation. Range alert: A range alert notifies you each time the device is above or below a specified range of values. For example, you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below 60 beats per minute (bpm) and over 210 bpm. Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the device records a specified value or interval.
6 Select an option: • Select Auto Lap to turn Auto Lap on or off. • 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 40). 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.
GPS: A satellite constellation built by the United States. GLONASS: A satellite constellation built by Russia. GALILEO: A satellite constellation built by the European Space Agency. UltraTrac The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that records track points and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded activities.
5 Select a widget. 6 Select an option: • Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the widget in the widget loop. • Select to remove the widget from the widget loop. 7 Select Add. 8 Select a widget. The widget is added to the widget loop. inReach Remote The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your fēnix device. Go to buy.garmin.com to purchase a compatible inReach device.
Customizing the Controls Menu You can add, remove, and change the order of the shortcut menu options in the controls menu (Viewing the Controls Menu, page 1). 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Controls. 3 Select a shortcut to customize. 4 Select an option: • Select Reorder to change the location of the shortcut in the controls menu. • Select Remove to remove the shortcut from the controls menu. 5 If necessary, select Add New to add an additional shortcut to the controls menu.
Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that triggers a storm alert. Watch Mode: Sets the sensor used in watch mode. The Auto option uses both the altimeter and barometer according to your movement. You can use the Altimeter option when your activity involves changes in altitude, or the Barometer option when your activity does not involve changes in altitude. Pressure: Sets how the device displays pressure data.
Setting Navigation Alerts You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Navigation > Alerts. 3 Select an option: • To set an alert for a specified distance from your final destination, select Final Distance. • To set an alert for the estimated time remaining until you reach your final destination, select Final ETE. • To set an alert when you stray from the course, select Off Course. • To enable turn-by-turn navigation prompts, select Turn Prompts.
Time Settings Changing the Units of Measure Hold MENU, and select System > Time. Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour, 24hour, or military format. Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position. Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual option.
• Set your wheel size (Wheel Size and Circumference, page 50). • Go for a ride (Starting an Activity, page 2). Training with Power Meters • Go to www.garmin.com/intosports for a list of ANT+ sensors that are compatible with your device (such as Vector™). • For more information, see the owner's manual for your power meter. • Adjust your power zones to match your goals and abilities (Setting Your Power Zones, page 23).
Mode fēnix 6S Battery Life Cleaning the Device fēnix 6 Battery Life fēnix 6X Battery Life Smartwatch Up to 9 days/ mode with 10.5 days with activity tracking solar1 and 24/7 wristbased heart rate monitoring Up to 14 days/16 days with solar1 Up to 21 days/24 days with solar1 GPS mode Up to 25 hr./28 hr. with solar2 Up to 36 hr./40 hr. with solar2 Up to 60 hr./66 hr with solar2 GPS mode with music Up to 6 hr. Up to 10 hr. Up to 15 hr./16 hr. with solar2 Max. battery GPS mode Up to 50 hr.
My phone will not connect to the device Restarting Your Device If your phone will not connect to the device, you can try these tips. • Turn off your smartphone and your device, and turn them back on again. • Enable Bluetooth technology on your smartphone. • Update the Garmin Connect app to the latest version. • Remove your device from the Garmin Connect app and the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone to retry the pairing process.
• Turn on the battery saver feature from the controls menu (Viewing the Controls Menu, page 1). • Reduce the backlight timeout (Changing the Backlight Settings, page 41). • Reduce the backlight brightness. • Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac, page 36). • Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features (Connected Features, page 9). • When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use the resume later option (Stopping an Activity, page 3).
Average Descent: The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset. Average Distance Per Stroke: Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Average Distance Per Stroke: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Average GCT Balance: The average ground contact time balance for the current session. Average Ground Contact Time: The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity.
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. Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance. Glide Ratio to Destination: The glide ratio required to descend from your current position to the destination elevation. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
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. The average cadence for the last completed lap. Last Lap Cadence: Running.
Power: Cycling. The current power output in watts. Power: Skiing. The current power output in watts. Your device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor. 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.
Males Percentile 20–29 30–39 40–49 50–59 60–69 70–79 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 <29.4 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.
Index A accessories 41, 42, 44, 45 acclimation 20 activities 2–4, 8, 9, 32, 36 custom 3, 5, 24, 30 favorites 3 saving 3 starting 2 activity tracking 23, 24 airplane mode 1 alarms 28, 33 alert 5 alerts 24, 33–35, 40, 41 heart rate 15 altimeter 32, 38 calibrating 38 altitude 20 ANT+ sensors 41, 42 fitness equipment 4 applications 9, 11, 12 smartphone 2 apps 3 assistance 11, 12 auto climb 35 Auto Lap 34, 35 Auto Pause 35 auto rest 6 auto scroll 35 B backlight 41 bands 43 barometer 32, 38 calibrating 39 batter
shortcuts 1, 38 Sight 'N Go 30 skiing 5 alpine 5 backcountry 5 ski touring 5 snowboarding 5 sleep mode 23 smartphone 11–13, 36, 43 applications 9, 12 pairing 1, 2, 44 snowboarding 5 software license 41 updating 2, 11 version 41 specifications 42 speed 35 speed and cadence sensors 41 statistics 7, 8 stopwatch 28 storing data 10, 11 stress level 17, 18, 21, 37 stress score 18, 21 stride length 15, 16 strokes 6 sunrise and sunset times 41 swimming 6, 25 swing analysis 8 swolf score 6 system settings 40 waypoi
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