Garmin Fenix 5x Owner's Manual - Page 13
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4 Wrap the heart rate monitor around your chest, and
connect the strap hook to the loop.
NOTE: Make sure the care tag does not fold over.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and
sending data.
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you
can try these tips.
• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches
(if applicable).
• Tighten the strap on your chest.
• Warm up for 5 to 10 minutes.
• Follow the care instructions
Rate Monitor, page 12)
• Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of
the strap.
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart
rate monitor can create static electricity that
interferes with heart rate signals.
• Move away from sources that can interfere with your
heart rate monitor.
Sources of interference may include strong
electromagnetic fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless
sensors, high-voltage power lines, electric motors,
ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz cordless phones,
and wireless LAN access points.
Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor
A buildup of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease
the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate
data.
• Rinse the heart rate monitor after every use.
• Hand wash the heart rate monitor after every seven
uses or one pool swim, using a tiny amount of mild
detergent, such as dishwashing liquid.
NOTE: Using too much detergent may damage the
heart rate monitor.
• Do not put the heart rate monitor in a washing
machine or dryer.
• When drying the heart rate monitor, hang it up or
lay it flat.
Running Dynamics
You can use your compatible fēnix device paired with
the HRM-Tri™ accessory or other running dynamics
accessory to provide real-time feedback about your
running form. If your fēnix device was packaged with
the HRM-Tri accessory, the devices are already paired.
The running dynamics accessory has an accelerometer
that measures torso movement in order to calculate six
running metrics.
Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It
displays the total steps (right and left combined).
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NOTICE
Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce
while running. It displays the vertical motion of your
torso, measured in centimeters.
Ground contact time: Ground contact time is the
amount of time in each step that you spend on the
ground while running. It is measured in milliseconds.
NOTE: Ground contact time and balance are not
available while walking.
Ground contact time balance: Ground contact time
balance displays the left/right balance of your
ground contact time while running. It displays
a percentage. For example, 53.2 with an arrow
pointing left or right.
Stride length: Stride length is the length of your stride
from one footfall to the next. It is measured in
meters.
Vertical ratio: Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical
oscillation to stride length. It displays a percentage.
A lower number typically indicates better running
form.
Training with Running Dynamics
Before you can view running dynamics, you must put
on a running dynamics accessory, such as the HRM-Tri
accessory, and pair it with your device
Sensors, page 37)
. If your fēnix 5X was packaged
with the accessory, the devices are already paired, and
the fēnix 5X is set to display running dynamics data
screens.
1 Select an option:
• If your running dynamics accessory and fēnix 5X
device are already paired, skip to step 7.
• If your running dynamics accessory and fēnix 5X
device are not already paired, complete all the
steps in this procedure.
2 Hold MENU.
3 Select Settings > Activities & Apps.
4 Select an activity.
5 Select the activity settings.
6 Select Data Screens > Add New.
7 Select a running dynamics data screen.
NOTE: The running dynamics screens are not
available for all activities.
(Starting an Activity, page 7)
8 Go for a run
9 Select UP or DOWN to open a running dynamics
screen to view your metrics.
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