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.

Hold MENU, select Settings > Activities & Apps, select an activity, and select the activity settings.

3D Distance

Calculates your distance traveled using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.

3D Speed

Calculates your speed using your elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground (3D Speed and Distance).

Accent Color

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

Alerts

Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity.

Altimeter

Displays the pressure altitude, or GPS altitude, when the device has a GPS fix.

Auto Climb

Enables the device to detect elevation changes automatically using the built-in altimeter.

Auto Fly

In watch mode, allows a flight activity to begin automatically when the detected climb rate exceeds a specified speed. The activity stops when the ground speed drops below 30 kn for a specified time.

Auto Lap

Sets the options for the Auto Lap^® feature (Auto Lap).

Auto Pause

Sets the device to stop recording data when you stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed (Enabling Auto Pause).

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 (Using Auto Scroll).

Auto Set

Enables the device to start and stop exercise sets automatically during a strength training activity.

Background Color

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

ClimbPro

Displays ascent planning and monitoring screens while navigating.

Countdown Start

Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals.

Data Screens

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

Flight Timer

From the FLY app, allows the flight timer to start and stop automatically when your ground speed exceeds 30 kn.

GPS

Sets the mode for the GPS antenna. Using the GPS + GLONASS or GPS + GALILEO options provides increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition. Using the GPS and another satellite together can reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only. Using the UltraTrac option records track points and sensor data less frequently (UltraTrac).

Lap Key

Enables you to record a lap or a rest during the activity.

Lock Keys

Locks the keys during multisport activities to prevent accidental key presses.

Map

Sets the display preferences for the map data screen for the activity (Activity Map Settings).

Metronome

Plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or more consistent cadence (Using the Metronome).

Pool Size

Sets the pool length for pool swimming.

Power Save Timeout

Sets the power-save timeout options for the activity (Power Save Timeout Settings).

Rename

Sets the activity name.

Repeat

Enables the Repeat option for multisport activities. For example, you can use this option for activities that include multiple transitions, such as a swimrun.

Restore Defaults

Allows you to reset the activity settings.

Routing

Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the activity (Routing Settings).

Scoring

Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf. The Always Ask option prompts you when you begin a round.

Segment Alerts

Enables prompts that alert you to approaching segments.

Stat Tracking

Enables statistics tracking while playing golf.

Stroke Detect.

Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.

Transitions

Enables transitions for multisport activities.