These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity app based on your needs.‍ For example, you can customize data pages and enable alerts and training features.‍ Not all settings are available for all activity types.

From the watch face, press the action button, select , select an activity, and select Settings.

Data Screens

Enables you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity (Customizing the Data Screens).

Alerts

Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity (Alerts).

Laps

Sets the device to mark laps automatically with the Auto Lap^® feature or manually when you press the Back button. The Auto Lap feature marks laps at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of an activity (for example, every 1 mile or 5 kilometers).

Auto Pause

Sets the device to stop recording data when you stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must stop.

Auto Run

Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically using the built-in accelerometer.

Auto Scroll

Enables you to move through all of the activity data screens automatically while the timer is running.

GPS

Sets the activity to use GPS satellite signals. You can turn off GPS when you are training indoors or to save battery life. By default, GPS is turned off for indoor activities.

Pool Size

Sets the pool length for pool swimming.

Background

Sets the background color of each activity to black or white.

Accent Color

Sets the accent color of each activity to help identify which activity is active.