Recording Settings

Select Setup > Recording.

Record Method: Sets the recording method. The Auto option records points at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your path. You can also record points at specific time or distance intervals.

Interval: Sets the recording rate. Recording points more frequently creates a more-detailed path, but fills the recording log faster.

Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording your path when you are not moving.

Auto Start: Sets the device to start a new recording automatically when the previous recording ends.

Activity Type: Sets the default activity type for the device.

Advanced Setup: Enables you to open additional recording settings (Advanced Recording Settings).

Advanced Recording Settings

Select Setup > Recording > Advanced Setup.

Output Format: Sets the device to save the recording as a FIT or a GPX/FIT file (File Types). The FIT option records your activity with fitness information that is tailored for the Garmin Connect application and can be used for navigation. The FIT and GPX option records your activity as both a traditional track that can be viewed on the map and used for navigation, and as an activity with fitness information.

GPX Auto Archive: Sets an automatic archive method to organize your recordings. Recordings are saved and cleared automatically.

Trip Recording: Sets a trip recording option.

Recorded Data Reset: Sets a reset option. The Activity and Trip option resets the recording and trip data when you finish the active recording. The Prompted option prompts you to select the data to reset.