Advanced System Settings

From the watch face, press Line drawing of the watch with a top button callout, and select Settings > System > Advanced.

Format

Sets general format preferences, such as the units of measure, pace and speed shown during activities, and the start of the week (Changing the Units of Measure).

Data Recording

Sets how the watch records activity data. The Smart frequency 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 watch to use MTP (media transfer protocol) or Garmin® mode when connected to a computer.

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November 2025