Garmin Fenix 5 Sapphire Edition Owner's Manual

Select your foot pod.

Select Speed.

Select an option:
• Select Indoor when you are training with GPS turned off, 

usually indoors.

• Select Always to use your foot pod data regardless of the 

GPS setting.

The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can 

attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed 

to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of 

accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your 

device to display temperature data from the tempe.

Battery type

Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

fēnix 5 battery life

Up to 2 weeks

fēnix 5S battery life

Up to 9 days

Water rating

10 ATM*

Operating temperature range From -20º to 50ºC (from -4º to 122ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Radio frequency

2.4 GHz

Radio protocols

ANT+ wireless technology
Bluetooth Smart device
Wi

‑Fi technology (applicable models)

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. 

.

The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your 

device, such as activity tracking, wrist-based heart rate, 

smartphone notifications, GPS, internal sensors, and connected 

ANT+ sensors.

Up to 2 weeks

Up to 9 days

Smartwatch mode with activity 
tracking and 24/7 wrist-based 
heart rate monitoring

Up to 24 hours

Up to 14 hours

GPS mode with wrist-based 
heart rate

Up to 75 hours

Up to 40 hours

UltraTrac GPS mode with 
gyro-based dead reckoning

Battery type

User-replaceable CR2032, 3 V

Battery life

Up to 10 mo. for triathlon training 
(approximately 1 hr./day)

Operating temperature 
range

From -10° to 50°C (from 14° to 122°F)

Radio frequency/protocol 2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications 

protocol

Water rating

5 ATM*

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m. 

.

NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows

®

 95, 98, Me, 

Windows NT

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, and Mac

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 OS 10.3 and earlier.

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable 

drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from 

your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to 

your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary 

to safely disconnect the device.

Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove 

Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.

• For Apple computers, select the device, and select File > 

Eject.

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your 

device memory contains important system files that should not 

be deleted.

Open the Garmin drive or volume.

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

Select a file.

Press the Delete key on your keyboard.
NOTE: If you are using an Apple computer, you must empty 

the Trash folder to completely remove the files.

Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can 

damage plastic components and finishes.
Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to 

chlorine, salt water, sunscreen, cosmetics, alcohol, or other 

harsh chemicals. Prolonged exposure to these substances can 

damage the case.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
Keep the leather band dry. Avoid swimming or showering with 

the leather band. Exposure to water can damage the leather 

band.
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can 

degrade the life of the product.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme 

temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent 

damage.

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion 

of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. 

Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild 

detergent solution.

Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.
TIP: For more information, go to 

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Wipe the leather bands with a dry cloth.

Use a leather conditioner to clean the leather bands.

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