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, hold , 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.

Add Activity

Allows you to customize a multisport activity.

Alerts

Sets the training or navigation alerts for the activity.

Auto Climb

Enables the device to detect elevation changes automatically using the built-in altimeter (Enabling Auto Climb).

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 Rest

Enables the device to automatically detect when you are resting during a pool swim and create a rest interval (Auto Rest).

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).

Edit Weight

Allows you to add the weight used for an exercise set during a strength training or cardio activity.

Golf Distance

Set the unit of measure used while playing golf.

GPS

Sets the mode for the GPS antenna (Changing the GPS Setting).

Grading System

Sets the grading system for rating the route difficulty for rock climbing activities.

Lane Number

Enables you to select a lane number for a track run.

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 (Going for a Pool Swim).

Power Averaging

Controls whether the device includes zero values for power data that occur when you are not pedaling.

Power Save Timeout

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

Record VO2 Max.

Enables VO2 max. recording for trail run and ultra run activities (Turning Off VO2 Max. Recording).

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.

Route Stats

Enables route statistics tracking for indoor climbing activities.

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.

Self Evaluation

Sets how often you evaluate your perceived effort for the activity (Enabling Self Evaluation).

Stat Tracking

Enables statistics tracking while playing golf.

Stroke Detect.

Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.

Swimrun Auto Sport Change

Allows you to automatically transition between the swim portion and the run portion of a swimrun multisport activity.

Transitions

Enables transitions for multisport activities.

Vibration Alerts

Enables alerts that notify you to inhale or exhale during a breathwork activity.

Workout Videos

Enables instructive workout animations for a strength, cardio, yoga, or Pilates activity. Animations are available for workouts downloaded from Garmin Connect™.