FĒNIX 5X ® 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 ....................
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans ............................ 17 Adaptive Training Plans .................................................. 17 Interval Workouts ...................................................................... 17 Creating an Interval Workout ............................................... 17 Starting an Interval Workout ................................................ 17 Stopping an Interval Workout ............................................... 17 Segments ........................
Metal Watch Band Adjustment ................................................. 30 Troubleshooting........................................................... 30 My device is in the wrong language ......................................... 30 Is my smartphone compatible with my device? ........................ 31 My phone will not connect to the device ................................... 31 Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? ....................... 31 Restarting Your Device ..........................
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 Charging the Device WARNING 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.
2 Go to www.garmin.com/express. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions. Activities and Apps 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. You can also add Connect IQ™ activities and apps to your device using the Connect IQ website (Connect IQ Features, page 7).
4 Check the treadmill display for the distance traveled, and 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, select > Strength. The first time you record a strength training activity, you will select which wrist your watch is on. 2 Select to start the set timer. 3 Start your first set. The device counts your reps.
NOTE: The device cannot record wrist heart rate data while swimming. Swim Terminology Length: One trip down the pool. Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts after a rest. Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the device completes a full cycle. Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool length and the number of strokes for that length. For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45.
Using the Golf Odometer You can use the odometer to record the time, distance, and steps traveled. The odometer automatically starts and stops when you start or end a round. 1 Select > Odometer. 2 If necessary, select Reset to reset the odometer to zero. Tracking Statistics • The distances to the front À and back Á of the nearest hazard appear on the screen. • The hazard type  is listed at the top of the screen. • The green is represented as a half circle à at the top of the screen.
Viewing Notifications 1 From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications widget. 2 Select , and select a notification. 3 Select DOWN for more options. 4 Select BACK to return to the previous screen. Receiving an Incoming Phone Call When you receive a phone call on your connected smartphone, the fēnix device displays the name or phone number of the caller. You can accept or decline the call.
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile app automatically sends the update to your device. Updating the Software Using Garmin Express Before you can update your device software, you must download and install the Garmin Express application and add your device (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 7). 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable. When new software is available, the Garmin Express application sends it to your device.
customize your device with watch faces, data fields, widgets, and apps. Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock. 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.
Each time you exceed the threshold value, a message appears and the device vibrates. Turning Off the Wrist-based Heart Rate Monitor The default value for the Wrist Heart Rate setting is Auto. The device automatically uses the wrist-based heart rate monitor unless you pair an ANT+ heart rate monitor to the device. 1 From the heart rate widget, hold MENU. 2 Select Options > Status > Off. Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just below your sternum.
NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for all activities. 8 Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 2). 9 Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics screen to view your metrics. Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data The running dynamics screens display a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical oscillation, ground contact time, ground contact time balance, or vertical ratio as the primary metric.
NOTE: The device detects a maximum heart rate only when your heart rate is higher than the value set in your user profile. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Physiological Metrics > Auto Detection. 3 Select an option. Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first. The device requires you to complete a few activities to learn about your performance. Training status: Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness and performance.
• At least two times per week, run or ride outdoors with a power meter, and reach a heart rate higher than 70% of your maximum heart rate for at least 10 minutes. After using the device for one week, your training status should be available. • Record all of your fitness activities on this device, or enable the Physio TrueUp™ feature, allowing your device to learn about your performance (Syncing Activities and Performance Measurements, page 11). About VO2 Max. Estimates VO2 max.
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 14), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 14). Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 12) and published data sources to provide a target race time based on your current state of fitness. This projection also presumes you have completed the proper training for the race.
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 14). Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold This feature requires a Garmin chest heart rate monitor. Before you can perform the guided test, you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 28). The device uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max.
manually. You can manually adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > User Profile > Heart Rate. 3 Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate. You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your maximum heart rate during an activity (Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically, page 11). 4 Select LTHR > Enter Manually, and enter your lactate threshold heart rate.
Sleep Tracking Activity Tracking Settings While you are sleeping, the device automatically detects your sleep and monitors your movement during your normal sleep hours. You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account. Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep, sleep levels, and sleep movement. You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. NOTE: Naps are not added to your sleep statistics.
scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the existing training calendar. Using Garmin Connect Training Plans Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect, page 6), and you must pair the fēnix device with a compatible smartphone. 1 From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select Training > Training Plans > Find a Plan. Select and schedule a training plan. 2 3 Select , and follow the on-screen instructions.
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. Hold MENU. Select Settings > Activities & Apps. Select an activity. Select the activity settings. Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner. Enter a pace or speed value. Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page 2). Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen and see who is leading.
2 Select Clock > Timer. 3 Enter the time. 4 If necessary, select Restart > On to automatically restart the timer after it expires. 5 If necessary, select Sounds, and select a type of notification. 6 Select Start Timer. Using the Stopwatch 1 2 3 4 From the watch face, hold MENU. Select Clock > Stopwatch. Select to start the timer. Select LAP to restart the lap timerÀ. Navigation Saving Your Location You can save your current location to navigate back to it later. 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select .
Points of Interest A point of interest is a place that you may find useful or interesting. Points of interest are organized by category and can include popular travel destinations such as gas stations, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues. Creating and Following a Course on Your Device 1 From the watch face, select 2 3 4 5 6 7 > Navigate > Courses > Create New. Enter a name for the course, and select . Select Add Location. Select an option. If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4.
• To see nearby points of interest and waypoints, select Around Me. page 26). To open the altimeter or barometer settings quickly, select from the altimeter or barometer widgets. Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map You can select any location on the map. You can save the location or start navigating to it. 1 From the map, hold MENU. 2 Select Pan/Zoom. Controls and crosshairs appear on the map.
Using the Odometer The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled, elevation gained, and time in activities. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select History > Totals > Odometer. 3 Select UP or DOWN to view odometer totals. Deleting History 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select History > Options. 3 Select an option: • Select Delete All Activities to delete all activities from the history. • Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Confirm your selection.
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.
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 Settings > Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Auto Lap > Lap Alert. 6 Select a data field to change it. 7 Select Preview (optional). Enabling Auto Pause ® You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving.
Floors climbed: Tracks your floors climbed and progress toward your goal. Golf: Displays golf information for your last round. Heart rate: Displays your current heart rate in beats per minute (bpm) and a graph of your heart rate. Intensity minutes: Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities, your weekly intensity minutes goal, and progress toward your goal. inReach controls: Allows you to send messages on your paired inReach device.
• To control the camera using the menu options, select Settings > Manual. • To manually record video, select Start Recording. The video counter appears on the fēnix screen. • To take a photo while recording video, select DOWN. • To manually stop recording video, select . • To take a photo, select Take Photo. Using the Stress Level Widget The stress level widget displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level for the last several hours.
Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you turn on GPS tracking. Elevation: Sets the units of measure for elevation. Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by default. You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter.
3 Select an option: 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. If necessary, select Status to turn on the alert. 4 5 If necessary, enter a distance or time value, and select . • Select During Activity. • Select Not During Activity.
3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New. 5 Select an option: • Select Search All. • Select your sensor type. After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears in the data screen loop or a custom data field. Extended Display Mode You can use Extended Display mode to display data screens from your fēnix device on a compatible Edge device during a ride or triathlon. See your Edge owner's manual for more information.
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) Wireless frequencies/ protocols 2.4 GHz @ 1.8 dBm nominal *The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating. Battery Information Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can degrade the life of the product. Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent damage.
5 Select your language. Is my smartphone compatible with my device? The fēnix 5X device is compatible with smartphones using Bluetooth wireless technology. Go to www.garmin.com/ble for compatibility information. My phone will not connect to the 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 Mobile app to the latest version.
• Carry the device in your pocket when actively using your hands or arms only. NOTE: The device may interpret some repetitive motions, such as washing dishes, folding laundry, or clapping your hands, as steps. The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect account don't match The step count on your Garmin Connect account updates when you synchronize your device. 1 Select an option: • Synchronize your step count with the Garmin Connect application ( (Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer, page 7)).
Avg. Vert. Ratio: The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length for the current session. Avg Dist Per Stk: Swimming. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg Dist Per Stk: Paddle sports. The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity. Avg GCT: The average amount of ground contact time for the current activity. Avg HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity. Balance: The current left/right power balance.
L. Lap Strokes: Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the last completed lap. L. Lap Swolf: The swolf score for the last completed lap. L. Len. Stk. Rate: The average number strokes per minute (spm) during the last completed pool length. L. Len. Stk. Type: The stroke type used during the last completed pool length. L. Len. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last completed pool length.
Muscle O2 Sat. %: The estimated muscle oxygen saturation percentage for the current activity. Nautical Dist: The distance traveled in nautical meters or nautical feet. Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots. Next Waypoint: The next point on the route. You must be navigating for this data to appear. NP: The Normalized Power™ for the current activity. Off Course: The distance to the left or right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel. You must be navigating for this data to appear.
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 28, 29, 31, 32 activities 2, 3, 22, 24 custom 2, 3 favorites 2 saving 2 starting 2 activity tracking 15, 16 alarms 18, 22 alerts 19, 22–24, 27 heart rate 8 altimeter 21, 26 calibrating 27 ANT+ sensors 28, 29 applications 5, 7 smartphone 1 auto climb 24 Auto Lap 23, 24 Auto Pause 24 auto scroll 24 B backlight 1, 28 bands 30 barometer 21, 27 calibrating 27 battery 30 charging 1 life 30 maximizing 6, 24, 31 bike sensors 29 Bluetooth sensors 28 Bluetooth technology 5, 6, 31 C cadence 3, 9,
TracBack 2, 20 tracks 19 training 5, 17, 18 plans 16, 17 Training Effect 11, 13 training load 12 training status 11 treadmill 2 triathlon training 3 troubleshooting 8–10, 30–32 U UltraTrac 24 unit ID 28 units of measure 28 updates, software 6, 7 uploading data 7 USB 7 disconnecting 30 user data, deleting 30 user profile 14 V vertical oscillation 9, 10 vertical ratio 9, 10 VIRB remote 25 Virtual Partner 17, 18 VO2 max.
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