Setting Up a Heading Bug
You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data
pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target
heading.
1
Hold
UP
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Navigation
>
Heading Bug
.
System Settings
Hold UP, and select
Settings
>
System
.
User Profile
: Allows you to open and customize your personal
statistics (
).
Hot Keys
: Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys.
Language
: Sets the language displayed on the device.
Time
: Adjusts the time settings (
).
Backlight
: Adjusts the backlight settings (
).
Sounds
: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and
vibrations.
Units
: Sets the units of measure used on the device (
).
GLONASS
: Using GLONASS provides increased performance
in challenging environments and faster position acquisition.
Using the GPS and GLONASS options can reduce battery
life more than using the GPS option only.
Pos. Format
: Sets the geographical position format and datum
options.
Format
: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and
speed shown during activities, and the start of the week.
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
).
Software Update
: Allows you to install software updates
downloaded using Garmin Express.
About
: Displays device, software, and license information.
Time Settings
Hold UP, 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.
Backlight Settings
Hold UP, 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.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.
1
Hold
UP
.
2
Select
Settings
>
System
>
Units
.
3
Select a measurement type.
4
Select a unit of measure.
ANT+ Sensors
The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+
accessories.
• Heart rate monitor, such as HRM-Run (
• Bike speed and cadence sensor (
• Foot pod (
)
• Power sensor, such as Vector
™
• tempe
™
wireless temperature sensor (
)
For information about compatibility and purchasing additional
Pairing ANT+ Sensors
The first time you connect a sensor to your device using ANT+
wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After
they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically
when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within
range.
NOTE:
If a heart rate monitor was bundled with your device, the
included heart rate monitor is already paired with your device.
1
If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate
monitor (
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor
).
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until
you put it on.
2
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.
NOTE:
Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors
while pairing.
3
Hold
UP
.
4
Select
Settings
>
Sensors
>
Add New
.
5
Select an option:
• Select
Search All
.
• Select your sensor type.
After the sensor is paired with your device, the sensor status
changes from Searching to Connected. Sensor data appears
in the data page loop or a custom data field.
Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence
Sensor
You can use a compatible bike speed or cadence sensor to
send data to your device.
• Pair the sensor with your device (
).
• Update your fitness user profile information (
).
• Set your wheel size (
).
• Go for a ride (
).
Foot Pod
Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the
foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when
you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The
foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart
rate monitor).
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to
conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message
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ANT+ Sensors