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Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). If you have an optional wireless sensor, you
can pair it to the Garmin Swim 2 device
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an activity.
3 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky.
4 Wait until the green status bar appears.
The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to
your wireless sensors (if required).
5 Select START to start the activity timer.
TIP: You can hold DOWN while in an activity to open the music controls
Connected Smartphone,

Tips for Recording Activities

• Charge the device before starting an activity
• Select LAP to record laps.
• Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages.

Stopping an Activity

1 Select STOP.
2 Select an option:
• To resume your activity, select Resume.
• To save the activity, select Save.
• To discard the activity, select Discard > Yes.

Training Indoors

You can turn off GPS when you are training indoors or to save battery life. When running or walking with GPS
turned off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is
self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.
1 From the watch face, select START.
2 Select an activity.
3 Select Options > GPS > Off.
NOTE: If you select an activity that is typically done indoors, GPS is automatically turned off.
The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, distance traveled, intensity minutes, calories burned,
and sleep statistics for each recorded day. Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus activity
calories.
The number of steps taken during the day appears on the steps widget. The step count is updated periodically.
For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy.

Auto Goal

Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on your previous activity levels. As you move during
the day, the device shows your progress toward your daily goal.
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect
account.

Activity Tracking

(Pairing Your External Heart Rate Monitor,
page 13).
(Charging the Device,
Activity Tracking
page 40).
(Controlling Music Playback on a
page 32).
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