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Replying to a Text Message
NOTE:
This feature is available only for smartphones with
Android.
When you receive a text message notification on your fēnix
device, you can send a quick reply by selecting from a list of
messages. You can customize messages in the Garmin
Connect app.
NOTE:
This feature sends text messages using your phone.
Regular text message limits and charges from your carrier and
phone plan may apply. Contact your mobile carrier for more
information about text message charges or limits.
1
From the watch face, press
UP
or
DOWN
to view the
notifications widget.
2
Press , and select a text message notification.
3
Press
DOWN
.
4
Select
Reply
.
5
Select a message from the list.
Your phone sends the selected message as an SMS text
message.
Managing Notifications
You can use your compatible smartphone to manage
notifications that appear on your fēnix device.
Select an option:
• If you are using an iPhone
®
device, go to the notifications
settings to select the items to show on the device.
• If you are using an Android smartphone, from the Garmin
Connect app, select
Settings
>
Smart Notifications
.
Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone
Connection
You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the
controls menu.
NOTE:
You can add options to the controls menu (
).
1
Hold
LIGHT
to view the controls menu.
2
Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on
your fēnix device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off
Bluetooth technology on your mobile device.
Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection
Alerts
You can set the fēnix device to alert you when your paired
smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless
technology.
NOTE:
Smartphone connection alerts are turned off by default.
1
Hold
MENU
.
2
Select
Phone
>
Alerts
.
Locating a Lost Mobile Device
You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that
is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently
within range.
1
Hold
LIGHT
to view the controls menu.
2
Select .
The fēnix device begins searching for your paired mobile
device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and
the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the fēnix device
screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move
closer to your mobile device.
3
Select
BACK
to stop searching.
Garmin Connect
Your Garmin Connect account allows you to track your
performance and connect with your friends. It gives you the tools
to track, analyze, share, and encourage each other. You can
record the events of your active lifestyle, including runs, walks,
rides, swims, hikes, golf games, and more.
You can create your free Garmin Connect account when you
pair your device with your phone using the Garmin Connect app.
You can also create an account when you set up the Garmin
Express application (
).
Store your activities
: After you complete and save a timed
activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your
Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data
: You can view more detailed information
about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time,
distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead
map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more
detailed information about your golf games, including
scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also
view customizable reports.
NOTE:
To view some data, you must pair an optional
wireless sensor with your device (
).
Track your progress
: You can track your daily steps, join a
friendly competition with your connections, and meet your
goals.
Share your activities
: You can connect with friends to follow
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your
favorite social networking sites.
Manage your settings
: You can customize your device and
user settings on your Garmin Connect account.
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App
Before you can update your device software using the Garmin
Connect app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, and
you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone (
Your Smartphone with Your Watch
).
Sync your device with the Garmin Connect app (
Syncing Data with Garmin Connect
).
When new software is available, the Garmin Connect 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
).
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.
2
After the Garmin Express application finishes sending the
update, disconnect the device from your computer.
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