1
From the clock, select
START
.
2
Select
Open Water
.
3
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
4
Select
START
to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
5
Start your activity.
6
Select
LAP
to record an interval (optional).
7
Select
UP
or
DOWN
to view additional data pages (optional).
8
After you complete your activity, select
STOP
>
Save
.
Water Sports
Starting a Stand Up Paddle Boarding Activity
1
Pair your ANT+ sensor, such as a heart rate monitor
(optional).
2
From the clock, select
START
.
3
Select
SUP
.
4
When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device
connects to the sensors.
5
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6
Select
START
to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
7
Start your activity.
8
Select
UP
or
DOWN
to view additional data pages (optional).
9
After you complete your activity, select
STOP
>
Save
.
Starting a Rowing Activity
1
Pair your ANT+ sensor, such as a heart rate monitor
(optional).
2
From the clock, select
START
.
3
Select
Row
.
4
When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device
connects to the sensors.
5
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
6
Select
START
to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
7
Start your activity.
8
Select
UP
or
DOWN
to view additional data pages (optional).
9
After you complete your activity, select
STOP
>
Save
.
Indoor Activities
The fēnix 3 device can be used for training indoors, such as
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike.
GPS is turned off for indoor activities. When running with GPS
turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using
the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-
calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence
data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.
Multisport
Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can
take advantage of the multisport activity. During a multisport
activity, you can transition between activities and continue to
view your total time and distance. For example, you can switch
from biking to running and view your total time and distance for
biking and running throughout the multisport activity.
You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the
default multisport activity set up for a standard triathlon.
Starting a Triathlon or Multisport Activity
Before you start an activity, you should charge the device
(
Charging the Device
, page 1
). Before you can use an ANT+
sensor, you must pair the sensor with your device (
Pairing ANT+
Sensors
, page 20
).
1
Pair your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate
monitor (optional).
2
From the clock, select
START
.
3
Select
Triathlon
or a custom multisport activity.
4
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
5
Select
START
to start the timer.
History is recorded only while the timer is running.
6
Start your first activity.
7
Select
LAP
to transition to the next activity.
If transitions are turned on, the transition time is recorded
separately from the activity times.
8
If necessary, select
LAP
to start the next activity.
9
Select
UP
or
DOWN
to view additional data pages (optional).
10
After you complete your activity, select
STOP
>
Save
.
Creating a Custom Activity
1
Hold
UP
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Apps
>
Add New
.
3
Select an activity type.
NOTE:
If you are creating a custom multisport activity, you
are prompted to select two or more activities and include
transitions.
4
If necessary, select an accent color.
5
If necessary, select an icon.
6
Select a name or enter a custom name.
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:
Triathlon(2).
7
Select an option:
• Select
Use Default
to create your custom activity starting
from the default system settings.
• Select a copy of an existing activity to create your custom
activity starting from one of your saved activities.
8
If necessary, select the GPS mode.
9
Select an option:
• Select
Done
to save and use the custom activity.
• Select
Edit Settings
to customize specific activity
settings.
Golfing
Playing Golf
Before you play a course for the first time, you must download it
from the Garmin Connect Mobile app (
Garmin Connect
,
page 15
). Courses downloaded from the Garmin Connect
Mobile app are updated automatically. Before you play golf, you
should charge the device (
Charging the Device
, page 1
).
1
From the clock, select
START
.
2
Select
Golf
.
3
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.
4
Select a course from the list of available courses.
5
Select
UP
or
DOWN
to view additional data pages (optional).
The device automatically transitions when you move to the
next hole.
6
After you complete your activity, select
START
>
End Round
>
Yes
.
Hole Information
Because pin locations change, the device calculates the
distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but not the
actual pin location.
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Activities
