Altimeter Settings

Select to open the apps list. Select Altimeter. Press MENU to open the options menu.

Reset: Resets the altimeter data, including waypoint and trip data (Resetting Data and Settings).

Altimeter Setup > Altimeter: Disables the altimeter, so the device only uses GPS data for elevation measurements.

Altimeter Setup > Auto Calibration: Automatically calibrates the altimeter when you start an activity.

Altimeter Setup > Plot Type: Records elevation changes over a period of time or distance.

Altimeter Setup > Calibrate Altimeter: Manually calibrates the altimeter (Calibrating the Altimeter).

Adjust Zoom Ranges: Adjusts the zoom ranges shown on the altimeter page.

Restore Defaults: Restores the altimeter to factory default settings.

Calibrating the Altimeter

1. Go to a location where the elevation, sea level pressure, or GPS altitude is known.
2. Select to open the apps list.
3. Select Altimeter.
4. Press MENU to open the options menu.
5. Select Altimeter Setup > Calibrate Altimeter.
6. Select Method to select the measurement to use in calibration.
7. Enter the measurement.
8. Select Calibrate.