Garmin Fenix 5 Manual

3Wait while the device locates satellites (AcquiringSatellite
Signals
, page 26).
Navigation
SavingYourLocation
You can save your current location to navigate back to it later.
1Hold LIGHT.
2Select .
3Follow the on-screen instructions.
EditingYourSavedLocations
You can delete a saved location or edit its name, elevation, and 
position information.
1From the watch face, select  > Navigate > Saved
Locations.
2Select a saved location.
3Select an option to edit the location....

Compass
The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration. The compass features and appearance change depending on 
your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are 
navigating to a destination. You can change the compass 
settings manually 
(CompassSettings, page 22). To open the 
compass settings quickly, you can select  from the compass 
widget.
AltimeterandBarometer
The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The 
device collects elevation and pressure data...

3Select DuringActivity.
4Select a notification preference.
5Select a sound preference.
6Select WatchMode.
7Select a notification preference.
8Select a sound preference.
9Select Timeout.
10Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification appears on the screen.
ViewingNotifications
1From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications 
widget.
2Select , and select a notification.
3Select DOWN for more options.
4Select BACK to return to the previous screen.
ManagingNotifications
You can...

Wi

ControllingaVIRBActionCamera
Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable 
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRBSeries
Owner
sManual for more information. You must also set the VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizingthe
WidgetLoop, page 18).
1Turn on your VIRB camera.
2On your f

You can add a custom data screen, or select one of the predefined data screens.
AddingaMaptoanActivity
You can add the map to the data screens loop for an activity.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > Activities&Apps.
3Select the activity to customize.
4Select the activity settings.
5Select DataScreens > AddNew > Map.
Alerts
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train 
toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your 
environment, and to navigate to your destination....

EnablingAutoClimb
You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes 
automatically. You can use it during activities such as climbing,  hiking, running, or biking.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > Activities&Apps.
3Select an activity.
NOTE:This feature is not available for all activities.
4Select the activity settings.
5Select AutoClimb > Status > On.
6Select an option:

SensorsSettings
CompassSettings
Hold MENU, and select Settings > Sensors&Accessories > Compass.
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor (CalibratingtheCompassManually, page 22).
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters, 
degrees, or milli-radians.
NorthRef.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Settingthe
NorthReference, page 22).
Mode: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data only 
(On), a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor data...

(CDI) Á provides the indication of drift (right or left) from the 
course. The dots 
 tell you how far off course you are.
SettingUpaHeadingBug
You can set up a heading indicator to display on your data 
pages while navigating. The indicator points to your target 
heading.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > Navigation > HeadingBug.
SettingNavigationAlerts
You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination.
1Hold MENU.
2Select Settings > Navigation > Alerts.
3Select an option:

ANT+Sensors
The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+ accessories.