Customizing Your Device

You can customize your settings for each sport.

1If necessary, hold MODE to change your sport.

2Select MODE > Settings.

3Select a setting based on your active sport.

For example, if the Forerunner is set to bike, select Bike Settings.

4Customize your settings.

The settings are saved for the active sport.

System Settings

System settings apply to all sport modes.

Select MODE > Settings > System.

•Language—sets the device language. Changing the text language does not change the language of user-entered data, such as course names.

•Tones and Vibration—sets the device to use audible tones for key presses and audible tones or vibration for messages.

•Display—page 35

•Map—page 35

•Time—sets the time format and time zones. NOTE: Each time you locate satellites, the device automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day.

•Units—sets the units of measure for distance, elevation, weight and height, pace and speed, and position format. NOTE: When pool swimming, distance and speed are automatically changed to match the units of the pool length. The units for the other sport modes are preserved.

•Weight Scale ANT+—page 27

•Fitness Equipment—page 28

•Data Recording—controls how the device records activity data.

◦◦ Smart Recording—records key points where you change direction, speed, or heart rate.

◦◦ Every Second—records points every second. It creates a very detailed record of your activity; however, it greatly increases the size of the activity.

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Customizing Your Device