Activities and Apps
Your watch can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness activities. When you start an activity, the watch
displays and records sensor data. You can create custom activities or new activities based on default activities
(
Creating a Custom Activity, page 25
). When you finish your activities, you can save and share them with the
Garmin Connect
™
community.
You can also add Connect IQ
™
activities and apps to your watch using the Connect IQ app (
).
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to
.
Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).
1 From the watch face, press GPS.
2 If this is the first time you are starting an activity, select the checkbox next to each activity to add to your
favorites, and select Done.
3 Select an option:
• Select an activity from your favorites.
• Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list.
4 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the watch
is ready.
The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to
your wireless sensors (if required).
5 Press GPS to start the activity timer.
The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
Tips for Recording Activities
• Charge the watch before starting an activity (
).
• Press SET to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.
• Press UP or DOWN to view additional data screens.
• Hold MENU, and select Power Mode to use a power mode to extend battery life (
).
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