Starting an Activity
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).
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Select an option:
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Select an activity from your favorites.
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Select
, and select an activity from the extended activity list.
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Tips for Recording Activities
- Charge the watch before starting an activity (Charging the Watch).
- Press BACK to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.
- Press UP or DOWN to view additional data screens.
- Swipe up or down to view additional data screens (Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen).
Stopping an Activity
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Select an option:
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To resume your activity, select Resume.
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To save the activity and view the details, select Save, press START, and select an option.
NOTE: After you save the activity, you can enter self-evaluation data (Evaluating an Activity). -
To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, select Resume Later.
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To mark a lap, select Lap.
You can select
to discard a lap for certain activities (How can I undo a lap button press?).
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To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the path you traveled, select .
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. -
To navigate back to the starting point of your activity by the most direct path, select .
NOTE: This feature is available only for activities that use GPS. -
To measure the difference between your heart rate at the end of the activity and your heart rate two minutes later, select Recovery Heart Rate, and wait while the timer counts down (Recovery Heart Rate).
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To discard the activity, select Discard.
NOTE: After stopping the activity, the watch saves it automatically after 30 minutes. -
Evaluating an Activity
You can customize the self-evaluation setting for certain activities (Enabling Self Evaluation).
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Select a number that corresponds with your perceived effort.
NOTE: You can select
to skip the self evaluation.
You can view evaluations in the Garmin Connect™ app.