Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required).

  1. From the watch face, press Upper-right button.
  2. Select Activities.
  3. Select an option:
    • Select an activity from your favorites.

    • Scroll to the More activities list, select an activity category, and select an activity.

  4. If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the GPS status bar is filled.

    The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required).

  5. Press Upper-right button to start the activity timer.

    The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.

Tips for Recording Activities

  • Charge the watch before starting an activity (Charging the Watch).
  • Press Lower-right button to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step.

    You can select Undo lap to discard a lap for certain activities (How can I undo a lap button press?).

  • Press Middle-left button or Lower-left button to view additional data screens.
  • Swipe up or down to view additional data screens.
    TIP: You can swipe down from the top of the screen to unlock the touchscreen during an activity.
  • Swipe right or left to view the music controls or activity settings.
  • During an activity, hold Middle-left button, and select Change Sport to transition to a different activity type.

    When your activity includes two or more sports, it is recorded as a multisport activity.

  • Hold Middle-left button, select the activity settings, and select Power Mode to use a power mode to extend battery life (Customizing Power Modes).

GPS Status and Status Icons

For outdoor activities, the status bar turns green when GPS is ready. A flashing icon means the watch is searching for a signal. A solid icon means the signal was found or the sensor is connected.

GPS

GPS status

Battery symbol

Battery status

Bluetooth status symbol

Phone connection status

Wi-Fi symbol

Wi‑Fi® technology status

LiveTrack symbol

LiveTrack status

GroupTrack symbol

GroupTrack status

Heart rate symbol

Heart rate status

Running pod symbol

Running Dynamics Pod status

Speed sensor symbol Cadence sensor symbol

Speed and cadence sensor status

Bike light symbol

Bike lights status

Radar sensor symbol

Bike radar status

Extended display mode symbol

Extended display mode status

Smart trainer symbol

Smart trainer status

Bike power symbol

Power meter status

Temperature sensor symbol

tempe™ sensor status

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