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• To set an alert when you stray from the course, select Off

Course.

If necessary, select Status to turn on the alert.

If necessary, enter a distance or time value, and select

System Settings

Hold UP, and select Settings > System.

Language: Sets the language displayed on the device.

Time: Adjusts the time settings

Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings

Backlight Settings, page

Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and

vibrations.

Do Not Disturb: Turns on or off do not disturb mode. Use the

Sleep Time option to turn on do not disturb mode

automatically during your normal sleep hours. You can set

your normal sleep hours on your Garmin Connect account.

Hot Keys: Allows you to assign shortcuts to device keys

(Customizing the Hot Keys, page

Auto Lock: Allows you to lock the keys automatically to prevent

accidental key presses. Use the During Activity option to lock

the keys during a timed activity. Use the Not During Activity

option to lock the keys when you are not recording a timed

activity.

Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device

the Units of Measure, page

Aviation Units: Sets the units of measure used for aviation

data.

Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and

speed shown during activities, the start of the week, and

geographical position format and datum options.

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, page

Software Update: Allows you to install software updates

downloaded using Garmin Express.

Time Settings

Hold UP, and select Settings > System > Time.

Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour, 24-

hour, or military 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.

Alerts: Allows you to set hourly alerts, as well as sunrise and

sunset alerts that sound a specific number of minutes or

hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs.

Sync With GPS: Allows you to manually sync the time with GPS

when you change time zones, and to update for daylight

saving time.

Changing the Backlight Settings

Hold UP.

Select Settings > System > Backlight.

Select an option:

• Select During Activity.

• Select Not During Activity.

Wireless Sensors

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Select an option:

• Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses.

• Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts.

• Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and

turning your arm to look at your wrist.

• Select Timeout to set the length of time before the

backlight turns off.

• Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the

backlight.

Customizing the Hot Keys

You can customize the hold function of individual keys and

combinations of keys.

Hold UP.

Select Settings > System > Hot Keys.

Select a key or combination of keys to customize.

Select a function.

Changing the Units of Measure

You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and

speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.

Hold UP.

Select Settings > System > Units.

Select a measurement type.

Select a unit of measure.

Viewing Device Information

You can view device information, such as the unit ID, software

version, regulatory information, and license agreement.

Hold UP.

Select Settings > About.

Viewing E-label Regulatory and Compliance

Information

The label for this device is provided electronically. The e-label

may provide regulatory information, such as identification

numbers provided by the FCC or regional compliance markings,

as well as applicable product and licensing information.

Hold UP.

From the settings menu, select About.

Wireless Sensors

Your device can be used with wireless ANT+ or Bluetooth

sensors. For more information about compatibility and

purchasing optional sensors, go to buy.garmin.com.

Pairing Your Wireless Sensors

The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device

using ANT+ or Bluetooth 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.

If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate

monitor

(Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor, page

The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until

you put it on.

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.

NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other wireless sensors

while pairing.

Hold UP.

Select Settings > Sensors & Accessories > Add New.

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