FĒNIX 7 SERIES ® Owner’s Manual
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Table of Contents Introduction......................................1 Getting Started........................................ 1 Device Overview...................................... 1 Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen........................................ 2 Using the Watch...................................... 2 Clocks.............................................. 2 Setting an Alarm...................................... 2 Editing an Alarm..................................
Using ClimbPro.............................. 29 Enabling Auto Climb...................... 29 Satellite Settings............................ 30 Training.......................................... 30 Workouts............................................... 30 Following a Workout From Garmin Connect.............................................. 30 Starting a Workout............................ 31 Following a Daily Suggested Workout..............................................
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings... 61 Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert................................................ 61 Broadcasting Heart Rate Data...... 61 Pulse Oximeter...................................... 62 Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings.... 63 Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode.... 63 Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data.................................................... 63 Compass................................................ 63 Setting the Compass Heading.......... 63 Compass Settings....
About Heart Rate Zones....................... 81 Fitness Goals..................................... 82 Setting Your Heart Rate Zones......... 82 Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones................................................. 82 Heart Rate Zone Calculations........... 83 Setting Your Power Zones.................... 83 Safety and Tracking Features......... 84 Adding Emergency Contacts................ 84 Adding Contacts....................................84 Turning Incident Detection On and Off..
Getting More Information................... 102 My device is in the wrong language...102 Is my phone compatible with my watch?................................................. 102 My phone will not connect to the watch................................................... 102 Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch?................................................. 103 My headphones will not connect to the watch...................................................
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 (Device Overview, page 1). 2 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
• Quickly press twice to turn on the flashlight. • Hold to view the controls menu. UP·MENU • Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus. • Hold to view the menu. DOWN • Press to scroll through the glance loop and menus. • Hold to view the music controls from any screen. START·STOP • Press to choose an option in a menu. • Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity. BACK·LAP • Press to return to the previous screen.
Editing an Alarm 1 2 3 4 From the watch face, hold MENU. Select Clocks > ALARMS > Edit. Select an alarm. Select an option: • To turn the alarm on or off, select Status. • To change the alarm time, select Time. • To set the alarm to repeat regularly, select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat. • To select the type of alarm notification, select Sound and Vibe. • To turn the backlight on or off with the alarm, select Backlight. • To select a description for the alarm, select Label.
Using the Stopwatch 1 2 3 4 From the watch face, hold MENU. Select Clocks > STOPWATCH. Press START to start the timer. Press LAP to restart the lap timer . The total stopwatch time continues running. 5 Press STOP to stop both timers. 6 Select an option: • To reset both timers, press DOWN. • To save the stopwatch time as an activity, press MENU, and select Save Activity. • To reset the timers and exit the stopwatch, press MENU, and select Done. • To review the lap timers, press MENU, and select Review.
Editing an Alternate Time Zone 1 2 3 4 From the watch face, hold MENU. Select Clocks > ALT. TIME ZONES > Edit. Select a time zone. 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 glance, select Reorder Zone. • To delete the time zone, select Delete Zone. Activities and Apps Your watch can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities.
Stopping an Activity 1 Press STOP. 2 Select an option: • To resume your activity, select Resume. • To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press START, and select an option. NOTE: After you save the activity, you can enter self-evaluation data (Evaluating an Activity, page 6). • To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later. • To mark a lap, select Lap.
Tips for Recording a Track Run • Wait until the GPS status indicator turns green before starting a track run. • During your first run on an unfamiliar track, run for a minimum of 3 laps to calibrate your track distance. You should run slightly past your starting point to complete the lap. • Run each lap in the same lane. NOTE: The default Auto Lap distance is 1600 m, or 4 laps around the track. • If you are running in a lane other than lane 1, set the lane number in the activity settings.
Swimming NOTICE The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with the device may damage the product and will void the warranty. NOTE: The watch has wrist-based heart rate enabled for swim activities. The watch is also compatible with the HRM-Pro™, HRM-Swim™, and HRM-Tri™ accessories. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are available, your watch uses the chest heart rate data. Swim Terminology Length: One trip down the pool. Interval: One or more consecutive lengths.
Auto Rest and Manual Rest NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest. To view other data screens, you can press UP or DOWN. The auto rest feature is available only for pool swimming. Your watch automatically detects when you are resting, and the rest screen appears. If you rest for more than 15 seconds, the watch automatically creates a rest interval. When you resume swimming, the watch automatically starts a new swim interval.
Creating a Multisport Activity 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Add > Multisport. 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.
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 START. 2 Select Strength. 3 Select a workout. 4 Press DOWN to view a list of workout steps (optional). TIP: While viewing workout steps, you can press START and then press DOWN to view an animation of the selected exercise, if available. 5 When you have finished viewing the workout steps, select .
Using an ANT+ Indoor Trainer ® Before you can use a compatible ANT+ indoor trainer, you must pair the trainer with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 67). You can use your watch with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course, ride, or workout. While using an indoor trainer, GPS is turned off automatically. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Bike Indoor. 3 Press MENU. 4 Select Smart Trainer Options. 5 Select an option: • Select Free Ride to go for a ride.
Recording a Bouldering Activity You can record routes during a bouldering activity. A route is a climbing path along a boulder or small rock formation. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Bouldering. 3 Select a grading system. NOTE: The next time you start a bouldering activity, the watch uses this grading system. You can hold MENU, select the activity settings, and select Grading System to change the system. 4 Select the difficulty level for the route. 5 Press START to start the route timer.
Going Fishing 1 2 3 4 From the watch face, press START. Select Fish. Press START > Start Fish. Press START, and select an option: • To add the catch to your fish count and save the location, select Log Catch. • To save your current location, select Save Location. • To set an interval timer, end time, or end time reminder for the activity, select Fish Timers. • To navigate back to the starting point of your activity, select Back to Start, and select an option.
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data You can use your compatible fēnix device paired with the HRM-Pro accessory to provide real-time feedback about your cross-country skiing performance. NOTE: The HRM-Pro accessory must be paired to the fēnix device using ANT technology. Power is the force you generate while skiing. The power output is measured in watts. Factors that affect power include your speed, elevation changes, wind, and snow conditions.
Golfing Playing Golf Before you play golf, you should charge the watch (Charging the Watch, page 98). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Golf. 3 Go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites. 4 Select a course from the list of available courses. 5 If necessary, set your driver distance. 6 Select to keep score.
7 Select a tee box. The hole information screen appears. Current hole number Distance to the back of the green Distance to the middle of the green Distance to the front of the green Par for the hole Map of the green Driver distance from the tee box NOTE: Because pin locations change, the watch calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the actual pin location.
Golf Menu During a round, you can press START to access additional features in the golf menu. End Round: Ends the current round. Change Hole: Allows you to manually change the hole. Change Green: Allows you to change the green when more than one green is available for a hole. View Green: Allows you to move the pin location to get a more precise distance measurement (Moving the Flag, page 18).
Viewing Measured Shots Before the device can automatically detect and measure shots, you must enable scoring. 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 START. 2 Select Measure Shot.
About Stableford Scoring When you select the Stableford scoring method (Activities and App Settings, page 25), points are awarded based on the number of strokes taken relative to par. At the end of a round, the highest score wins. The device awards points as specified by the United States Golf Association. The scorecard for a Stableford scored game shows points instead of strokes.
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. The distance to the back of the green The distance to the middle of the green or selected pin position The distance to the front of the green The current hole number The par for the current hole Jumpmaster WARNING The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers only. The jumpmaster feature should not be used as a primary skydiving altimeter.
Jump Types The jumpmaster feature allows you to set the jump type to one of three types: HAHO, HALO, or Static. The jump type selected determines what additional setup information is required. For all jump types, drop altitudes and opening altitudes are measured in feet above ground level (AGL). HAHO: High Altitude High Opening. The jumpmaster jumps from a very high altitude and opens the parachute at a high altitude. You must set a DIP and a drop altitude of at least 1,000 feet.
Entering Wind Information for a Static Jump 1 2 3 4 Press START. Select Jumpmaster > Static > Wind. Enter a wind speed in knots and select Done. Enter a wind direction in degrees and select Done. Constant Settings Select Jumpmaster, select a jump type, and select Constant. Percent Max.: Sets the jump range for all jump types. A setting less than 100% decreases the drift distance to the DIP, and a setting greater than 100% increases the drift distance.
Customizing the Data Screens You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data screens for each activity. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select the activity to customize. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens. 6 Select a data screen to customize. 7 Select an option: • Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the data screen. • Select Data Fields, and select a field to change the data that appears in the field.
Activities and App Settings These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings are available for all activity types. Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings. 3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.
Lock Device: Locks the touchscreen and buttons during a multisport activity to prevent inadvertent button presses and touchscreen swipes. Map: Sets the display preferences for the map data screen for the activity (Activity Map Settings, page 28). Metronome: Plays tones or vibrates at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or more consistent cadence. You can set the beats per minute (bpm) of the cadence you want to maintain, beat frequency, and sound settings.
Workout Videos: Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are available for pre-installed workouts and workouts downloaded from your Garmin Connect account. Activity 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. Some alerts are available only for specific activities.
Setting an Alert 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. 5 Select Alerts. 6 Select an option: • Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity. • Select the alert name to edit an existing alert. 7 If necessary, select the type of alert. 8 Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or enter a custom value for the alert. 9 If necessary, turn on the alert.
Using ClimbPro The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for the upcoming climbs on a course. You can view climb details, including gradient, distance, and elevation gain, before or in real time while following a course. Cycling climb categories, based on length and gradient, are indicated by color. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select ClimbPro > Status > When Navigating.
Satellite Settings You can change the satellite settings to customize the satellite systems used for each activity. For more information about satellite systems, go to garmin.com/aboutGPS. Hold MENU, select Activities & Apps, select an activity, select the activity settings, and select Satellites. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. Off: Disables satellite systems for the activity. Use Default: Enables the watch to use the default system setting for satellites (System Settings, page 95).
Starting a Workout Your device can guide you through multiple steps in a workout. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Workouts. 5 Select a workout. NOTE: Only workouts that are compatible with the selected activity appear in the list. 6 Select View to view a list of workout steps (optional). TIP: While viewing workout steps, you can press START to view an animation of the selected exercise, if available. 7 Select Do Workout.
Starting an Interval Workout 1 2 3 4 5 From the watch face, press START. Select an activity. Hold MENU. Select Training > Intervals. Select an option: • Select Open Repeats to mark your intervals and rest periods manually by pressing LAP. • Select Structured Repeats > Do Workout to use an interval workout based on distance or time. 6 If necessary, select Yes to include a warm up before the workout. 7 Press START to start the activity timer.
Editing Your Critical Swim Speed Result You can manually edit or enter a new time for your CSS value. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Pool Swim. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > Critical Swim Speed > Critical Swim Speed. 5 Enter the minutes. 6 Enter the seconds. About the Training Calendar The training calendar on your watch is an extension of the training calendar or schedule you set up in your Garmin Connect account.
Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch Before you can create a PacePro plan on your watch, you must create a course (Creating and Following a Course on Your Device, page 90). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Courses. 5 Select a course. 6 Select PacePro > Create New. 7 Select an option: • Select Goal Pace, and enter your target pace. • Select Goal Time, and enter your target time. The watch displays your custom pace band.
Starting a PacePro Plan Before you can start a PacePro plan, you must download a plan from your Garmin Connect account. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an outdoor running activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Training > PacePro Plans. 5 Select a plan. 6 Press START. TIP: You can preview the splits, elevation plot, and the map before you accept the PacePro plan. 7 Select Accept Plan to start the plan. 8 If necessary, select Yes to enable course navigation. 9 Press START to start the activity timer.
Strava™ Segments You can download Strava segments to your fēnix device. Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides, friends, and pros who have ridden the same segment. To sign up for a Strava membership, go to the segments menu in your Garmin Connect account. For more information, go to www.strava.com. The information in this manual applies to both Garmin Connect segments and Strava segments. Viewing Segment Details 1 2 3 4 5 6 From the watch face, press START.
Using Virtual Partner ® Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet your goals. You can set a pace for the Virtual Partner and race against it. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Virtual Partner. 6 Enter a pace or speed value. 7 Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the Virtual Partner screen (optional).
History History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed, lap data, and optional sensor information. NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is overwritten. Using History History contains previous activities you have saved on your watch. The watch has a history glance for quick access to your activity data (Glances, page 41). 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Activities. 3 Select an activity. 4 Press START.
Restoring a Personal Record You can set each personal record back to the one previously recorded. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select History > Records. 3 Select a sport. 4 Select a record to restore. 5 Select Previous > Yes. NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities. Clearing Personal Records 1 2 3 4 From the watch face, hold MENU. Select History > Records. Select a sport. Select an option: • To delete one record, select a record, and select Clear Record > Yes.
Customizing the Watch Face Before you can activate a Connect IQ watch face, you must install a watch face from the Connect IQ store (Connect IQ Features, page 80). You can customize the watch face information and appearance, or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select Watch Face. 3 Press UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options. 4 Select Add New to create a custom digital or analog watch face. 5 Press START.
Glances Your watch comes preloaded with glances that provide quick information (Viewing the Glance Loop, page 43). Some glances require a Bluetooth connection to a compatible phone. Some glances are not visible by default. You can add them to the glance loop manually (Customizing the Glance Loop, page 43). ® Name Description ABC Displays combined altimeter, barometer, and compass information.
Name Description Last swim Music controls Provides music player controls for your phone or watch music. Notifications Alerts you to incoming calls, texts, social network updates, and more, based on your phone notification settings (Enabling Bluetooth Notifications, page 76). Performance Displays performance measurements that help you track and understand your training activities and race performances (Performance Measurements, page 44).
Viewing the Glance Loop Glances provide quick access to health data, activity information, built-in sensors, and more. When you pair your watch, you can view data from your phone, such as notifications, weather, and calendar events. 1 Press UP or DOWN. The watch scrolls through the glance loop and displays summary data for each glance. TIP: You can also swipe to scroll or tap to select options. 2 Press START to view more information. 3 Select an option: • Press DOWN to view details about a glance.
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. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics™. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running.
About VO2 Max. Estimates 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. estimates for running and cycling.
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling This feature requires a power meter and wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. The power meter must be paired with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 67). If you are using a chest heart rate monitor, you must put it on and pair it with your watch. For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile, page 81) and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones, page 82).
Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level Stress level is the result of a three-minute test performed while standing still, where the fēnix device analyzes heart rate variability to determine your overall stress. Training, sleep, nutrition, and general life stress all impact how a runner performs. The stress level range is from 1 to 100, where 1 is a very low stress state and 100 is a very high stress state. Knowing your stress level can help you decide if your body is ready for a tough training run or yoga.
Getting Your FTP Estimate Before you can get your functional threshold power (FTP) estimate, you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and power meter with your watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 67), and you must get your VO2 max. estimate (Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling, page 46). The watch uses your user profile information from the initial setup and your VO2 max. estimate to estimate your FTP.
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.
Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina Your watch can provide real-time stamina estimates based on your heart rate data and VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 45). 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select a run or bike activity. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens > Add New > Stamina. 6 Press UP or DOWN to change the location of the data screen (optional). 7 Press START to edit the primary stamina data field (optional). 8 Start your activity (Starting an Activity, page 5).
Training Status These measurements are estimates that can help you track and understand your training activities. The measurements require a few activities using wrist-based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor. Cycling performance measurements require a heart rate monitor and a power meter. These estimates are provided and supported by Firstbeat Analytics. For more information, go to garmin.com /performance-data/running. NOTE: The estimates may seem inaccurate at first.
Training Status Levels Training status shows you how your training affects your fitness level and performance. Your training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max. over an extended time period. You can use your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level. Peaking: Peaking means that you are in ideal race condition. Your recently reduced training load is allowing your body to recover and fully compensate for earlier training.
Training Load Focus In order to maximize performance and fitness gains, training should be distributed across three categories: low aerobic, high aerobic, and anaerobic. Training load focus shows you how much of your training is currently in each category and provides training targets. Training load focus requires at least 7 days of training to determine if your training load is low, optimal, or high.
About Training Effect Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness. Training Effect accumulates during the activity. As the activity progresses, the Training Effect value increases. Training Effect is determined by your user profile information and training history, and heart rate, duration, and intensity of your activity. There are seven different Training Effect labels to describe the primary benefit of your activity.
Pausing and Resuming 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. You can resume your training status when you are ready to start training again. For best results, you need at least two VO2 max. measurements each week (About VO2 Max. Estimates, page 45).
Controls The controls menu lets you quickly access watch features and options. You can add, reorder, and remove the options in the controls menu (Customizing the Controls Menu, page 57). From any screen, hold LIGHT. Icon 56 Name Description Airplane Mode Select to enable or disable airplane mode to turn off all wireless communica tions. Alarm Clock Select to add or edit an alarm (Setting an Alarm, page 2). Altimeter Select to open the altimeter screen. Alt.
Icon Name Description Find My Phone Select to play an audible alert on your paired phone, if it is within Bluetooth range. The Bluetooth signal strength appears on the fēnix watch screen, and it increases as you move closer to your phone. Flashlight Select to turn on the screen to use your watch as a flashlight. On the fēnix 7X watch, the LED flashlight turns on. Lock Device Select to lock the buttons and the touchscreen to prevent inadvertent presses and swipes.
Using the LED Flashlight WARNING This device may have a flashlight that can be programmed to flash at various intervals. Consult your physician if you have epilepsy or are sensitive to bright or flashing lights. NOTE: This feature is only available for fēnix 7X models. Using the flashlight can reduce battery life. You can reduce the brightness to extend the life of the battery. 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select . 3 If necessary, press START to turn on the flashlight.
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch Before you can use your watch to pay for purchases, you must set up at least one payment card. You can use your watch to pay for purchases in a participating location. 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 Select . 3 Enter your four-digit passcode. NOTE: If you enter your passcode incorrectly three times, your wallet locks, and you must reset your passcode in the Garmin Connect app. Your most recently used payment card appears.
Wrist Heart Rate Your watch has a wrist-based heart rate monitor, and you can view your heart rate data on the heart rate glance (Viewing the Glance Loop, page 43). The watch is also compatible with chest heart rate monitors. If both wrist-based heart rate and chest heart rate data are available when you start an activity, your watch uses the chest heart rate data.
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Wrist Heart Rate. Status: Enables or disables the wrist heart rate monitor. The default value is Auto, which automatically uses the wrist heart rate monitor unless you pair an external heart rate monitor. NOTE: Disabling the wrist heart rate monitor also disables the wrist-based pulse oximeter sensor. You can perform a manual reading from the pulse oximeter glance.
Pulse Oximeter Your watch has a wrist-based pulse oximeter to gauge the peripheral saturation of oxygen in your blood (SpO2). As your altitude increases, the level of oxygen in your blood can decrease. 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 glance (Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings, page 63).
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter glance. The glance displays your most recent blood oxygen saturation percentage, a graph of your hourly average readings for the last 24 hours, and a graph of your elevation for the last 24 hours. NOTE: The first time you view the pulse oximeter glance, the watch must acquire satellite signals to determine your elevation. You should go outside, and wait while the watch locates satellites.
Compass Settings Hold MENU, and select Sensors & Accessories > Compass. Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (Calibrating the Compass Manually, page 64). Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, degrees, or milliradians. North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the North Reference, page 64).
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter Your watch was already calibrated at the factory, and the watch 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 Sensors & Accessories > Altimeter. 3 Select an option: • To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point, select Auto Cal., and select an option. • To enter the current elevation manually, select Calibrate > Enter Manually.
Wireless Sensors Your watch can be paired and used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 67). After the devices are paired, you can customize the optional data fields (Customizing the Data Screens, page 24). If your watch was packaged with a sensor, they are already paired. For information about specific Garmin sensor compatibility, purchasing, or to view the owner's manual, go to buy.garmin.com for that sensor.
Sensor Type Description Tempe You can attach the tempe™ temperature sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air, so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data. VIRB The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your watch (VIRB Remote, page 69). XERO Laser Locations You can view and share laser location information from a Xero device (Xero Laser Location Settings, page 70).
Training with Running Dynamics Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Pro accessory, and pair it with your device (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 67). 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Activities & Apps. 3 Select an activity. 4 Select the activity settings. 5 Select Data Screens > Add New. 6 Select a running dynamics data screen. NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not available for all activities. 7 Go for a run (Starting an Activity, page 5).
Using the inReach Remote Before you can use the inReach remote function, you must add the inReach glance to the glance loop (Customizing the Glance Loop, page 43). 1 Turn on the inReach device. 2 On your fēnix watch, press UP or DOWN from the watch face to view the inReach glance. 3 Press START to search for your inReach device. 4 Press START to pair your inReach device. 5 Press START, and select an option: • To send an SOS message, select Initiate SOS.
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity 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. 1 Turn on your VIRB camera. 2 Pair your VIRB camera with your fēnix watch (Pairing Your Wireless Sensors, page 67). When the camera is paired, a VIRB data screen is automatically added to activities. 3 During an activity, press UP or DOWN to view the VIRB data screen.
Viewing the Map 1 Select an option to open the map: • Press START, and select Map to view the map without starting an activity. • Go outside, start a GPS activity (Starting an Activity, page 5), and press UP or DOWN to scroll to the map screen. 2 If necessary, wait while the watch locates satellites. 3 Select an option to pan and zoom the map: • To use the touchscreen, tap the map, tap and drag to position the crosshairs, and press UP or DOWN to zoom in or out.
Navigating with the Around Me Feature You can use the around me feature to navigate to nearby points of interest and waypoints. NOTE: The map data installed on your watch must include points of interest to navigate to them. 1 From the map, hold MENU. 2 Select Around Me. Icons indicating points of interest and waypoints appear on the map. 3 Press UP or DOWN to highlight a section of the map. 4 Press START. A list of points of interest and waypoints in the highlighted map section appear. 5 Select a location.
Managing Maps When you connect your watch to a Wi‑Fi network, you can download maps for additional regions. You can also remove maps to increase the available device storage. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Map > Map Manager. 3 Select a map category. 4 Select an option: • To download a map, select Add Map, select a map, press START, and select Download. NOTE: To prevent battery drain, the watch queues the map download for later, and the download starts when you connect the watch to an external power source.
Music NOTE: There are three different music playback options for your fēnix watch. • Third-party provider music • Personal audio content • Music stored on your phone On a fēnix watch, you can download audio content to your watch from your computer or from a third-party provider, so you can listen when your phone is not nearby. To listen to audio content stored on your watch, you can connect Bluetooth headphones.
Listening to Music 1 2 3 4 Hold DOWN from any screen to open the music controls. If necessary, connect your Bluetooth headphones (Connecting Bluetooth Headphones, page 75). Hold MENU. Select Music Providers, and select an option: • To listen to music downloaded to the watch from your computer, select My Music (Downloading Personal Audio Content, page 74). • To control music playback on your phone, select Control Phone.
Connectivity Connectivity features are available for your watch when you pair with your compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone, page 76). Additional features are available when you connect your watch to a Wi‑Fi network (Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network, page 78). Phone Connectivity Features Phone connectivity features are available for your fēnix watch when you pair it using the Garmin Connect app (Pairing Your Phone, page 76).
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call When you receive a phone call on your connected phone, the fēnix watch displays the name or phone number of the caller. • To accept the call, select . NOTE: To talk to the caller, you must use your connected phone. • To decline the call, select . • To decline the call and immediately send a text message reply, select Reply, and select a message from the list. NOTE: To send a text message reply, you must be connected to a compatible Android™ phone using Bluetooth technology.
Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity You can enable your fēnix watch to play motivational status announcements during a run or other activity. Audio prompts play on your connected Bluetooth headphones, if available. Otherwise, audio prompts play on your phone paired through the Garmin Connect app. During an audio prompt, the watch or phone mutes the primary audio to play the announcement. NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select Audio Prompts.
Garmin Connect You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more. To sign up for a free account, you can download the app from the app store on your phone (garmin.com/connectapp), or go to connect.garmin.com.
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App Before you can update your watch software using the Garmin Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and you must pair the watch with a compatible phone (Pairing Your Phone, page 76). Sync your watch with the Garmin Connect app (Using the Garmin Connect App, page 79). When new software is available, the Garmin Connect app automatically sends the update to your watch.
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer 1 2 3 4 Connect the watch to your computer using a USB cable. Go to apps.garmin.com, and sign in. Select a Connect IQ feature, and download it. Follow the on-screen instructions. Garmin Explore™ The Garmin Explore website and mobile app allow you to plan trips and use cloud storage for your waypoints, routes, and tracks. They offer advanced planning both online and offline, allowing you to share and sync data with your compatible Garmin device.
Fitness Goals Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles. • Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity. • Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength. If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table (Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page 83) to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives.
Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone % of Maximum Heart Rate Perceived Exertion Benefits 1 50–60% Relaxed, easy pace, rhythmic breathing Beginning-level aerobic training, reduces stress 2 60–70% Comfortable pace, slightly deeper breathing, conversation possible Basic cardiovascular training, good recovery pace 3 70–80% Moderate pace, more difficult to hold conversation Improved aerobic capacity, optimal cardiovascular training 4 80–90% Fast pace and a bit uncomfortable, breathing forceful Im
Safety and Tracking Features CAUTION The safety and tracking features are supplemental features and should not be relied on as a primary method to obtain emergency assistance. The Garmin Connect app does not contact emergency services on your behalf. NOTICE To use the safety and tracking features, the fēnix watch must be connected to the Garmin Connect app using Bluetooth technology. Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available.
Requesting Assistance NOTE: Your paired phone must be equipped with a data plan and be in an area of network coverage where data is available. Before you can request assistance, you must set up emergency contacts (Adding Emergency Contacts, page 84). Your emergency contacts must be able to receive emails or text messages (standard text messaging rates may apply). 1 Hold LIGHT. 2 When you feel three vibrations, release the button to activate the assistance feature. The countdown screen appears.
Health and Wellness Settings Hold MENU, and select Health & Wellness. Heart Rate: Allows you to customize the wrist heart rate monitor settings (Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings, page 61). Pulse Ox Mode: Allows you to select a pulse oximeter mode (Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode, page 63). Move Alert: Enables or disables the Move Alert feature (Using the Move Alert, page 86). Goal Alerts: Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts, or turn them off only during activities.
Using Automated Sleep Tracking 1 Wear your device while sleeping. 2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the Garmin Connect site (Using the Garmin Connect App, page 79). You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account. You can view sleep information from the previous night on your fēnix device (Glances, page 41). Navigation Viewing and Editing Your Saved Locations TIP: You can save a location from the controls menu (Controls, page 56). 1 From the watch face, press START.
Navigating to a Point of Interest If the map data installed on your watch includes points of interest, you can navigate to them. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Points of Interest, and select a category. A list of points of interest near your current location appears. 5 If necessary, select an option: • To search near a different location, select Search Near, and select a location.
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of your current activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled. This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. 1 During an activity, press STOP. 2 Select Back to Start, and select an option: • To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select TracBack.
Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location You can save a man overboard (MOB) location, and automatically start navigation back to it. TIP: You can customize the hold function of the keys to access the MOB function (Customizing the Hot Keys, page 97). 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Last MOB. Navigation information appears. Stopping Navigation 1 During an activity, hold MENU. 2 Select Stop Navigation.
Creating a Round-Trip Course The device can create a round-trip course based on a specified distance and direction of navigation. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select Run or Bike. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Round-Trip Course. 5 Enter the total distance for the course. 6 Select a direction heading. The device creates up to three courses. You can press DOWN to view the courses. 7 Press START to select a course. 8 Select an option: • To begin navigation, select Go.
Viewing or Editing Course Details You can view or edit course details before you navigate a course. 1 From the watch face, press START. 2 Select an activity. 3 Hold MENU. 4 Select Navigation > Courses. 5 Press START to select a course. 6 Select an option: • To begin navigation, select Do Course. • To create a custom pace band, select PacePro. • To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map, select Map. • To begin the course in reverse, select Do Course in Reverse.
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 Navigation > Heading Bug. 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.
Changing the Power Mode You can change the power mode to extend battery life during an activity. 1 During an activity, hold MENU. 2 Select Power Mode. 3 Select an option. The watch displays the hours of battery life available with the selected power mode. Customizing Power Modes Your device comes preloaded with several power modes, allowing you to quickly adjust system settings, activity settings, and GPS settings to extend battery life during an activity.
System Settings Hold MENU, and select System. Language: Sets the language displayed on the watch. Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page 95). Backlight: Adjusts the screen settings (Changing the Screen Settings, page 96). Touch: Allows you to enable or disable the touchscreen during general use, activities, or sleep. Satellites: Sets the default satellite system to use for activities. If necessary, you can customize the satellite setting for each activity (Satellite Settings, page 30).
Setting Time Alerts 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Time > Alerts. 3 Select an option: • To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunset occurs, select Til Sunset > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time. • To set an alert to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise occurs, select Til Sunrise > Status > On, select Time, and enter the time. • To set an alert to sound every hour, select Hourly > On.
Customizing the Hot Keys You can customize the hold function of individual buttons and combinations of buttons. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Hot Keys. 3 Select a button or combination of buttons to customize. 4 Select a function. Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, elevation, and more. 1 Hold MENU. 2 Select System > Format > Units. 3 Select a measurement type. 4 Select a unit of measure.
Device Information Charging the Watch 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. 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 (Device Care, page 100). 1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the charging port on your watch.
Specifications Battery type Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery Water rating 10 ATM1 Operating and storage tempera From -20º to 45ºC (from -4º to 113ºF) ture range USB charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF) Solar charging temperature range From 0° to 60°C (from 32° to 140°F) European Union (EU) wireless frequencies (power) fēnix 7S: 2.4 GHz @ 17.3 dBm maximum, fēnix 7: 2.4 GHz @ 17.8 dBm maximum, fēnix 7X: 2.4 GHz @ 19.3 dBm maximum EU SAR values fēnix 7S: 0.
Device Care NOTICE Do not use a sharp object to clean the device. Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes. Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case. Avoid pressing the buttons under water. Keep the leather band clean and dry. Avoid swimming or showering with the leather band.
Changing the QuickFit Bands ® 1 Slide the latch on the QuickFit band, and remove the band from the watch. 2 Align the new band with the watch. 3 Press the band into place. NOTE: Make sure the band is secure. The latch should close over the watch pin. 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 to change the other band. Metal Watch Band Adjustment If your watch includes a metal watch band, you should take your watch to a jeweler or other professional to adjust the length of the metal band.
Troubleshooting Product Updates Your device automatically checks for updates when connected to Bluetooth or Wi‑Fi. You can manually check for updates from the system settings (System Settings, page 95). On your computer, install Garmin Express (www.garmin.com/express). On your phone, install the Garmin Connect app.
Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch? The watch is compatible with some Bluetooth sensors. The first time you connect a sensor to your Garmin watch, you must pair the watch and sensor. After they are paired, the watch 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. • Select your sensor type.
Resetting All Default Settings Before you reset all default settings, you should sync the watch with the Garmin Connect app to upload your activity data. You can reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values. 1 From the watch face, hold MENU. 2 Select System > Reset. 3 Select an option: • To reset all of the watch settings to the factory default values and save all user-entered information and activity history, select Reset Default Settings.
Improving GPS Satellite Reception • Frequently sync the watch to your Garmin account: ◦ Connect your watch to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application. ◦ Sync your watch to the Garmin Connect app using your Bluetooth enabled phone. ◦ Connect your watch to your Garmin account using a Wi‑Fi wireless network. While connected to your Garmin account, the watch downloads several days of satellite data, allowing it to quickly locate satellite signals.
Appendix Data Fields NOTE: Not all data fields are available for all activity types. Some data fields require ANT+ or Bluetooth accessories to display data. Some data fields appear in more than one category on the watch. TIP: You can also customize the data fields from the watch settings in the Garmin Connect app. Cadence Fields Name Description Average Cadence Cycling. The average cadence for the current activity. Average Cadence Running. The average cadence for the current activity. Cadence Cycling.
Distance Fields Name Description Distance The distance traveled for the current track or activity. Interval Distance The distance traveled for the current interval. Lap Distance The distance traveled for the current lap. Last Lap Distance The distance traveled for the last completed lap. Nautical Distance The distance traveled in nautical meters or nautical feet. Elevation Fields Name Description Average Ascent The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset.
Gears Name Description Di2 Battery The remaining battery power of a Di2 sensor. Front The front bike gear from a gear position sensor. Gear Battery The battery status of a gear position sensor. Gear Combo The current gear combination from a gear position sensor. Gears The front and rear bike gears 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. Rear The rear bike gear from a gear position sensor.
Heart Rate Fields Name Description % Heart Rate Reserve The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate). Aerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your aerobic fitness level. Anaerobic Training Effect The impact of the current activity on your anaerobic fitness level. Average % Heart Rate Reserve The average percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current activity.
Muscle Oxygen Fields Name Description Muscle O2 Saturation % The estimated muscle oxygen saturation percentage for the current activity. Total Hemoglobin The estimated total hemoglobin concentration in the muscle. Navigation Fields Name Description Bearing The direction from your current location to a destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Course The direction from your starting location to a destination. Course can be viewed as a planned or set route.
Name Description Vertical Speed to Target The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data to appear. Other Fields Name Description Active Calories The calories burned during the activity. Ambient Pressure The uncalibrated environmental pressure. Barometric Pressure The current calibrated environmental pressure. Battery Hours The number of hours remaining before the battery power is depleted.
Pace Fields Name Description 500m Pace The current rowing pace per 500 meters. Average 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity. Average Pace The average pace for the current activity. Interval Pace The average pace for the current interval. Lap 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current lap. Lap Pace The average pace for the current lap. Last Lap 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the last lap.
Power Fields Name Description % Functional Threshold Power The current power output as a percentage of functional threshold power. 3s Balance The 3-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 3s Power The 3-second moving average of power output. 10s Balance The 10-second moving average of the left/right power balance. 10s Power The 10-second moving average of power output. 30s Balance The 30-second moving average of the left/right power balance.
Name Description Maximum Lap Power The top power output for the current lap. Maximum Power The top power output for the current activity. Normalized Power The Normalized Power for the current activity. Pedal Smoothness The measurement of how evenly a rider is applying force to the pedals throughout each pedal stroke. Platform Center Offset The platform center offset. Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where force is applied. Power Cycling.
Run Dynamics Name Description 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. Average Stride Length The average stride length for the current session. Average Vertical Oscilla tion The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current activity. Average Vertical Ratio The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length for the current session.
Speed Fields Name Description Average Moving Speed The average speed when moving for the current activity. Average Overall Speed The average speed for the current activity, including both moving and stopped speeds. Average Speed The average speed for the current activity. Avg. Nautical SOG The average speed of travel in knots for the current activity, regardless of the course steered and temporary variations in heading. Average Nautical Speed The average speed in knots for the current activity.
Stroke Fields Name Description 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 Stroke Rate Paddle sports. The average number of strokes per minute (spm) during the current activity. Average Strokes Per Length The average number of strokes per pool length during the current activity. Distance Per Stroke Paddle sports.
Name Description Strokes Paddle sports. The total number of strokes for the current activity. Swolf Fields Name Description 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 8). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to calculate your swolf score. Interval Swolf The average swolf score for the current interval. Lap Swolf The swolf score for the current lap.
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. The color gauge shows you how your running dynamics data compare to those of other runners. The color zones are based on percentiles. Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels.
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at the chest (HRM-Pro, HRM-Run™, or HRM-Tri accessories) or at the waist (Running Dynamics Pod accessory). Color Zone Percentile in Zone Vertical Oscillation Vertical Oscillation Vertical Ratio at Vertical Ratio at Range at Chest Range at Waist Chest Waist Purple >95 <6.4 cm <6.8 cm <6.1% <6.5% Blue 70–95 6.4–8.1 cm 6.
FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power (FTP) estimates by gender. Males Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 5.05 and greater Excellent From 3.93 to 5.04 Good From 2.79 to 3.92 Fair From 2.23 to 2.78 Untrained Less than 2.23 Females Watts per Kilogram (W/kg) Superior 4.30 and greater Excellent From 3.33 to 4.29 Good From 2.36 to 3.32 Fair From 1.90 to 2.35 Untrained Less than 1.
Wheel Size and Circumference Your speed sensor automatically detects your wheel size. If necessary, you can manually enter your wheel circumference in the speed sensor settings. The tire size is marked on both sides of the tire. This is not a comprehensive list. You can also measure the circumference of your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet. Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 20 × 1.
Tire Size Wheel Circumference (mm) 27 × 1-1/4 2161 27 × 1-3/8 2169 29 x 2.1 2288 29 x 2.2 2298 29 x 2.
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