Garmin Fenix 5x, Owner'S Manual

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System Settings
Hold MENU , and select Settings > System .
Language : Sets the language displayed on the device.
Time : Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings, page
36) .
Backlight : Adjusts the backlight settings
(Backlight
Settings, page 36)
.
Sounds : Sets the device sounds, such as key tones,
alerts, and vibrations.
Do Not Disturb : Turns on or off do not disturb mode.
Use the Sleep Time option to turn on do not disturb
mode automatically during your normal sleep hours.
You can set your normal sleep hours on your Garmin
Connect account.
Controls Menu : Allows you to add, reorder, and remove
the shortcut menu options in the controls menu
(Customizing the Controls Menu, page 36) .
Hot Keys : Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys
(Customizing the Hot Keys, page 36)
.
Auto Lock : Allows you to lock the keys automatically
to prevent accidental key presses. Use the During
Activity option to lock the keys during a timed
activity. Use the Watch Mode option to lock the keys
when you are not recording a timed activity.
Units : Sets the units of measure used on the device
(Changing the Units of Measure, page 36) .
Format : Sets general format preferences, such as the
pace and speed shown during activities, the start
of the week, and geographical position format and
datum options.
Data Recording : Sets how the device records activity
data. The Smart recording option (default) allows
for longer activity recordings. The Every Second
recording option provides more detailed activity
recordings, but may not record entire activities that
last for longer periods of time.
USB Mode : Sets the device to use mass storage mode or
Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Restore Defaults : Allows you to reset user data and
settings (Restoring All Default Settings, page 40) .
Software Update : Allows you to install software
updates downloaded using Garmin Express.
Time Settings
Hold MENU , and select Settings > System > Time .
Time Format : Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour
or 24- hour 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.
Alerts : Allows you to set sunrise and sunset alerts to
sound a specific number of minutes or hours before
the actual sunrise or sunset occurs.
Sync With GPS : Allows you to manually sync the time
with GPS when you change time zones, and to
update for daylight saving time.
Backlight Settings
Hold MENU , and select Settings > System > Backlight .
Mode : Sets the backlight to turn on manually or
automatically.
The Auto option allows you to separately set the
backlight for keys, alerts, and gestures.
NOTE: When you set Gesture to On, you trigger the
backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at
your wrist.
Timeout : Sets the length of time before the backlight
turns off.
Brightness : Sets the brightness level of the backlight.
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 6) .
1 Hold MENU .
2 Select Settings > System > Controls Menu .
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.
Customizing the Hot Keys
You can customize the hold function of individual keys
and combinations of keys.
1 Hold MENU .
2 Select Settings > System > Hot Keys .
3 Select a key or combination of keys to customize.
4 Select a function.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace
and speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1 Hold MENU .
2 Select Settings > System > Units .
3 Select a measurement type.
4 Select a unit of measure.
Viewing Device Information
You can view device information, such as the unit ID,
software version, regulatory information, and license
agreement.
1 Hold MENU .
2 Select Settings > About .