data. The Smart recording option (default) allows for
longer activity recordings. The Every Second
recording option provides more detailed activity
recordings, but may require you to charge the battery
more frequently.
USB Mode:
Sets the device to use media transfer
mode or Garmin mode when connected to a
computer.
Reset:
Allows you to reset the default settings or
delete personal data and reset the settings
(
Restoring All Default Settings, page 30
NOTE:
If you have set up a Garmin Pay wallet,
restoring default settings also deletes the wallet from
your device.
Software Update:
Allows you to check for software
updates.
About:
Displays the unit ID, software version,
regulatory information, and license agreement.
Time Settings
Hold
, and select
>
System
>
Time
.
Time Format:
Sets the device to show time in a 12‑ hour
or a 24‑hour format.
Time Source:
Allows you to set the time manually or
automatically based on your paired mobile device.
Time Sync:
Allows the device to set the time of day
automatically based on the time on your
smartphone or your GPS position.
Time Zones
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites or
sync with your smartphone, the device automatically detects
your time zone and the current time of day.
Syncing the Time with GPS
Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the
device automatically detects your time zones and the current
time of day. You can also manually sync the time with GPS
when you change time zones, and to update for daylight
saving time.
1
From the watch face, hold
and select
>
Controls Menu
.
2
Select a shortcut to remove it, and add
Set Time
With GPS
to the controls menu.
3
From the watch face, hold
to enter the controls
menu.
4
Select
, and select
Use GPS
. Wait while the device
locates satellites.
Setting the Time Manually
By default, the time is set automatically when the Venu 2/2S
device is paired with a mobile device.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
>
System
>
Time
>
Time Source
>
Manual
.
3
Select
Time
, and enter the time of day.
Setting an Alarm
You can set multiple alarms. You can set each alarm to occur
once or to repeat regularly.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Clocks
>
Alarms
>
Add Alarm
.
3
Select
Time
, and enter a time.
4
Select
Repeat
, and select an option.
5
Select
Label
, and select a description for the alarm.
Deleting an Alarm
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Clocks
>
Alarms
.
3
Select an alarm, and select
Delete
.
Starting the Countdown Timer
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Clocks
>
Timer
.
3
Enter the time, and select
.
4
Press
.
Using the Stopwatch
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Clocks
>
Stopwatch
.
3
Press
to start the timer.
4
Press
to restart the lap timer.
The total stopwatch time continues running.
5
Press
to stop the timer.
6
Select an option:
•
To reset the timer, swipe down.
•
To save the stopwatch time as an activity, swipe up,
and
select Save
.
•
To review the lap timers, swipe up, and select
Review Laps
.
•
To exit the stopwatch, swipe up, and select
Done
.
Display Settings
Hold
, and select
>
System
>
Display
.
Brightness:
Sets the brightness level of the display.
Timeout:
Sets the length of time before the display turns
off. You can use the Always On option to keep the
watch face data visible and turn off only the
background. This option impacts the
battery and display life (
NOTE:
The Always On and Gesture settings are
disabled during your sleep window to prevent the
display from turning on while you are asleep.
Gesture:
Sets the display to turn on when you rotate your
wrist toward your body to view the device. You can
use the Only During Activity option to use this feature
only during timed activities. You can also adjust the
gesture sensitivity to turn on the display more or less
often.
During Activity:
Sets the display to remain on or to turn it
off based on the Timeout setting during a timed
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