Garmin Fenix 2 User Manual

Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity 
with your device, you can upload that activity to 
Garmin 
Connect and keep it as long as you want.
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information 
about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart 
rate, calories burned, cadence, VO2 max., running dynamics, an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and customizable reports.
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a heart rate monitor.
Plan your...

2Select DOWN to scroll to the running dynamics data page to 
view your metrics.
The primary metric appears as the top field on the data page. The gauge position corresponds with the primary metric.
3Hold MENU, and select the field to display as the primary 
metric (optional).Running Dynamics Data and Gauges
The running dynamics screen displays a gauge for a primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical oscillation, or ground contact time as the primary metric. The gauge shows you how your running...

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7Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen 
and see who is leading.
Applications
Clock
Setting the Alarm
1Hold MENU.
2Select Clock > Alarm Clock > Add Alarm.
3Select START, UP, and DOWN to set the time.
4Select Once, Daily, or Weekdays.
Changing the Alarm Clock Sound
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > General > Sounds > Alarm Clock.
3Select Tone, Vibration, Tone & Vib., or Message Only.
Starting the Countdown Timer
1Hold MENU.
2Select Clock > Timer.
3Select START, UP, and DOWN to set the...

Pool Length: Sets the pool length for pool swimming (Going for 
a Pool Swim
).
Rest Timer: Enables the rest data page for pool swimming.
Stroke Detection: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.
Reset: Restores the factory default settings for the selected activity.
In Menu: Shows or hides the selected activity in the activity menu.
Customizing the Data Pages
You can show, hide, and change the order of data pages for each activity. You can also edit the data fields for some data pages.
1Hold MENU....

Alert NameAlert TypeDescriptionDistanceEvent, 
recurringYou can set an interval, a custom distance 
from your final destination, or a custom 
distance if you go off-course from a track 
or route.
ElevationEvent, range, 
recurringYou can set minimum and maximum elevation values. You can also set the device to alert you when you ascend or descend a specified amount.
Heart RateRangeYou can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes. See About Heart Rate Zones and Heart Rate 
Zone...

•To set the magnetic variation value manually, select User, 
enter the magnetic variance, and select 
Done.
Calibrating the Compass
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long...

WAAS: Sets the device to use Wide Area Augmentation 
System (WAAS) GPS signals. For information about WAAS, go to www.garmin.com/aboutGPS/waas.html.
Hot Keys: Allows you to customize the hold function of the DOWN key.
USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer.
Map: Allows you to change the appearance of the map.
Pos. Format: Sets the position format, datum, and spheroid used to calculate your GPS coordinates.
Menu: Allows you to customize the items...

The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be right-side up.
2Wet the electrodes Á on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter.
3If the heart rate monitor has a contact patch Â, wet the contact patch.
4Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap 
hook 
à to the loop Ä.
The Garmin logos should be right-side up.
5Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.
After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and...

Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor
You can use a compatible bike cadence sensor to send data to your device.
•Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors).
•Update your fitness user profile information (Setting Up Your 
User Profile).
•Go for a ride (Going for a Ride).
Device Information
Viewing Device Information
You can view the unit ID, software version, and license agreement.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > System > About.
Device Care
NOTICE
Do not use a sharp object to clean the...