F
Ē
NIX
®
5X
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NOTE:
The heart rate sensor is located on the back of
the device.
• See
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data, page 11
for
more information about wrist-based heart rate.
• For more information about the accuracy of wrist-
.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you
can try these tips.
• Clean and dry your arm before putting on the
device.
• Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect repellent
under the device.
• Avoid scratching the heart rate sensor on the back of
the device.
• Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device
should be snug but comfortable.
• Wait until the
icon is solid before starting your
activity.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes and get a heart rate
reading before starting your activity.
NOTE:
In cold environments, warm up indoors.
• Rinse the device with fresh water after each
workout.
• While exercising, use a silicone band.
Viewing the Heart Rate Widget
The widget displays your current heart rate in beats per
minute (bpm), your resting heart rate for today, and a
graph of your heart rate for the last 4 hours.
1
From the watch face, select
DOWN
.
2
Select to view your average resting heart rate
values for the last 7 days.
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data to Garmin
Devices
You can broadcast your heart rate data from your f
ē
nix
5X device and view it on paired Garmin devices. 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
.
2
Select
Options
.
3
Select an option:
• Select
Broadcast Heart Rate
to start broadcasting
heart rate data now.
• Select
Broadcast During Activity
to broadcast heart
The f
ē
nix 5X device starts broadcasting your heart
rate data, and
appears.
NOTE:
You can view only the heart rate widget while
broadcasting heart rate data.
4
Pair your f
ē
nix 5X device with your Garmin ANT+
compatible device.
NOTE:
The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin
compatible device. See your owner’s manual.
TIP:
To stop broadcasting your heart rate data, select
any key, and select Yes.
Turning Off the Wrist 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. It should be snug
enough to stay in place during your activity.
1
If necessary, attach the strap extender to the heart
rate monitor.
2
Wet the electrodes
1
on the back of the heart rate
monitor to create a strong connection between your
chest and the transmitter.
3
Wear the heart rate monitor with the Garmin logo
facing right- side up.
The loop
2
and hook
3
connection should be on
your right side.
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