Garmin Fenix 5x, Owner'S Manual

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5X
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
1
LIGHT
Select to turn the backlight on and off.
Hold to view the controls menu.
Hold to turn the device on.
2
Select to view the activity list and start
or stop an activity. Select to choose an
option in a menu.
3
BACK LAP
Select to return to the previous screen.
Select to record a lap, rest, or transition
during an activity.
4
DOWN
Select to scroll through the widget loop
and menus. Hold to view the watch face
from any screen.
5
UP MENU
Select to scroll through the widget loop
and menus. Hold to view the menu.
Viewing the Controls Menu
The controls menu contains shortcut menu options,
such as turning on do not disturb mode, locking the
keys, and turning the device off.
NOTE: You can add, reorder, and remove the shortcut
menu options in the controls menu (Customizing the
Controls Menu, page 36) .
1 From any screen, hold LIGHT .
2 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options.
Viewing Widgets
Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and
more are available when you pair your device with a
smartphone.
• Select UP or DOWN .
The device scrolls through the widget loop.
• Select to view additional options and functions for
a widget.
• From any screen, hold DOWN to return to the watch
face.
• If you are recording an activity, select BACK to return
to the activity data pages.
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.
NOTICE
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the
contacts and the surrounding area before charging
or connecting to a computer. Refer to the cleaning
instructions in the appendix.
1 Plug the small end of the USB cable into the
charging port on your device.
2 Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port
on your computer.
3 Charge the device completely.
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device
To use the connected features of the f
ē
nix device, it
must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect™
Mobile app, instead of from the Bluetooth
®
settings on
your smartphone.
1 From the app store on your smartphone, install and
open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.
2 Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your
device.
3 Hold LIGHT to turn on the device.
The first time you turn on the device, it is in pairing
mode.