Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire Edition Owner's Manual

Select During Activity.

Select a notification preference.

Select a sound preference.

Select Watch Mode.

Select a notification preference.

Select a sound preference.

Select Timeout.

Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification 

appears on the screen.

From the watch face, select UP to view the notifications 

widget.

Select  , and select a notification.

Select DOWN for more options.

Select BACK to return to the previous screen.

You can use your compatible smartphone to manage 

notifications that appear on your fēnix 5/5S device.

Select an option:
• If you are using an Apple

®

 device, use the notification 

center settings on your smartphone to select the items to 

show on the device.

• If you are using an Android

™

 device, use the app settings 

in the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select the items to 

show on the device.

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

Select   to turn off Bluetooth wireless technology on your 

fēnix device.
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off 

Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.

You can set the fēnix 5/5S device to alert you when your paired 

smartphone connects and disconnects using Bluetooth wireless 

technology.
NOTE: Bluetooth connection alerts are turned off by default.

Hold MENU.

Select Settings > Phone > Alerts.

You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that 

is paired using Bluetooth wireless technology and currently 

within range.

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

Select  .
The fēnix device begins searching for your paired mobile 

device. An audible alert sounds on your mobile device, and 

the Bluetooth signal strength displays on the fēnix device 

screen. The Bluetooth signal strength increases as you move 

closer to your mobile device.

Select BACK to stop searching.

You can connect with your friends on your Garmin Connect 

account. Garmin Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, 

share, and encourage each other. Record the events of your 

active lifestyle including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, golf 

games, and more. Garmin Connect is also your online statistics 

tracker where you can analyze and share all your rounds of golf. 

.

Store your activities: After you complete and save a timed 

activity with your device, you can upload that activity to your 

Garmin Connect account and keep it as long as you want.

Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information 

about your fitness and outdoor activities, including time, 

distance, heart rate, calories burned, cadence, an overhead 

map view, and pace and speed charts. You can view more 

detailed information about your golf games, including 

scorecards, statistics, and course information. You can also 

view customizable reports.

Track your progress: You can track your daily steps, join a 

friendly competition with your connections, and meet your 

goals.

Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow 

each other's activities or post links to your activities on your 

favorite social networking sites.

Manage your settings: You can customize your device and 

user settings on your Garmin Connect account.

Access the Connect IQ store: You can download apps, watch 

faces, data fields, and widgets.

Before you can update your device software using the Garmin 

Connect Mobile app, you must have a Garmin Connect account, 

and you must pair the device with a compatible smartphone 

).

Synchronize your device with the Garmin Connect Mobile 

app (

).

When new software is available, the Garmin Connect Mobile 

app automatically sends the update to your device.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Before you can update your device software, you must have a 

Garmin Connect account, and you must download and install 

the Garmin Express application.

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.
When new software is available, Garmin Express sends it to 

your device.

Disconnect the device from your computer.
Your device alerts you to update the software.

Select an option.

If you have not paired your fēnix device with your smartphone, 

you can upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect 

account using your computer.

Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.

Go to 

.

Follow the on-screen instructions.

Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu.

Select  .

Connected Features

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