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.
Reset: Allows you to reset user data and settings
(
Resetting All Default Settings, page 36
).
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
1 From the watch face, hold UP.
2 Select Settings > System > Backlight.
3 Select During Activity or Not During Activity.
4 Select an option:
• Select Keys and Alerts to turn on the backlight
for key presses and 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.
Changing the Units of Measure
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace
and speed, elevation, weight, height, and
temperature.
1 From the watch face. hold UP.
2 Select Settings > System > Units.
3 Select a measurement type.
4 Select a unit of measure.
Extended Display Mode
You can use Extended Display mode to display data
screens from your Forerunner device on a
compatible Edge device during a ride or triathlon.
See your Edge owner’s manual for more
information.
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