Garmin Fenix 8 Series

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FĒNIX

8 SERIES

Owner’s Manual

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Table of Contents3
Introduction9
Getting Started9
Button Functions9
Touchscreen Functions11
Enabling and Disabling the Touchscreen11
Customizing the Watch Face12
Apps and Activities12
Apps13
Workouts15
Starting a Workout15
Workout Execution Score16
Following a Workout from Garmin Connect16
Following a Daily Suggested Workout16
Starting an Interval Workout17
Customizing an Interval Workout17
Recording a Critical Swim Speed Test18
Using Virtual Partner18
Setting a Training Target19
Racing a Previous Activity19
About the Training Calendar19
Using Garmin Connect Training Plans20
Adaptive Training Plans20
Using the Saved App20
Recording a Voice Note21
Using Voice Commands21
Watch Voice Commands22
Garmin Pay23
Setting up Your Garmin Pay Wallet23
Paying for a Purchase Using Your Watch24
Adding a Card to Your Garmin Pay Wallet24
Managing Your Garmin Pay Cards24
Changing Your Garmin Pay Passcode24
Dive Planning24
Calculating NDL Time25
Calculating Your Breathing Gas25
Viewing Tide Information26
Setting a Tide Alert26
Marking Your Anchor Location27
Anchor Settings27
Trolling Motor Remote27
Pairing Your Watch and Trolling Motor27
Activities28
Starting an Activity29
Tips for Recording Activities29
Stopping an Activity30
Evaluating an Activity30
Outdoor Activities31
Golfing31
Playing Golf31
Golf Menu33
Moving the Flag34
Virtual Caddie34
Playslike Distance Icons35
Measuring Distance with Touch Targeting35
Viewing Measured Shots35
Keeping Score36
Viewing the Wind Speed and Direction37
Viewing the Direction to the Pin37
Saving Custom Targets37
Big Numbers Mode38
Swing Tempo Training38
Recording a Bouldering Activity40
Starting an Expedition40
Recording a Track Point Manually40
Viewing Track Points41
Going Fishing41
Going Hunting41
Running42
Going for a Track Run42
Tips for Recording a Track Run42
Going for a Virtual Run42
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance42
Recording an Ultra Run Activity43
Ultra Run Auto Rest Settings43
Recording an Obstacle Racing Activity43
Pacepro™ Training43
Downloading a Pacepro Plan from Garmin Connect44
Creating a Pacepro Plan on Your Watch44
Starting a Pacepro Plan45
Swimming45
Swim Terminology46
Stroke Types46
Tips for Swimming Activities46
Swim Auto Rest and Manual Rest46
Training with the Drill Log47
Cycling47
Using an Indoor Trainer47
Power Guide48
Creating and Using a Power Guide48
Multisport48
Triathlon Training49
Creating a Multisport Activity49
Gym Activities49
Recording a Strength Training Activity50
Recording a HIIT Activity51
Recording an Indoor Climbing Activity51
Diving52
Dive Warnings52
Going Diving53
Navigating with the Dive Compass54
Performing a Safety Stop54
Performing a Decompression Stop55
Exceeding the Depth Limit55
Dive Settings56
Advanced Dive Settings57
Altitude Diving57
Custom Dive Alerts57
Dive Alerts58
Winter Sports59
Viewing Your Ski Runs59
Recording a Backcountry Skiing or Snowboarding Activity60
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data60
Water Sports60
Viewing Your Water Sport Runs60
Sailing61
Tack Assist61
Customizing Activities and Apps62
Customizing the App List62
Customizing Your Favorite Activities List63
Pinning a Favorite Activity to the List63
Customizing the Data Screens63
Adding a Map to an Activity64
Creating a Custom Activity64
Activity Settings64
Activity Alerts67
Setting an Alert68
Routing Settings68
Using Climbpro68
Enabling Auto Climb69
Satellite Settings69
Segments69
Strava™ Segments70
Viewing Segment Details70
Racing a Segment70
Controls71
Customizing the Controls Menu74
Using the LED Flashlight75
Editing the Custom Flashlight Strobe75
Glances76
Viewing Glances80
Customizing the Glances List80
Creating a Glances Folder81
Body Battery81
Tips for Improved Body Battery Data81
Performance Measurements82
About VO2 Max. Estimates83
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running83
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling83
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times84
Heart Rate Variability Status84
Performance Condition84
Viewing Your Performance Condition85
Getting Your FTP Estimate85
Conducting an FTP Test86
Lactate Threshold86
Performing a Guided Test to Determine Your Lactate Threshold87
Viewing Your Real-Time Stamina88
Viewing Your Power Curve88
Training Status89
Training Status Levels89
Tips for Getting Your Training Status90
Acute Load90
Training Load Focus90
Load Ratio90
About Training Effect91
Recovery Time92
Recovery Heart Rate92
Heat and Altitude Performance Acclimation92
Pausing and Resuming Your Training Status92
Training Readiness93
Endurance Score93
Hill Score94
Viewing Cycling Ability94
Race Calendar and Primary Race94
Training for a Race Event95
Adding a Stock95
Adding Weather Locations95
Using the Jet Lag Adviser96
Planning a Trip in the Garmin Connect App96
Viewing the Scuba Diving Glance96
Clocks97
Setting an Alarm97
Editing an Alarm97
Using the Countdown Timer98
Deleting a Countdown Timer98
Using the Stopwatch99
Adding Alternate Time Zones100
Editing an Alternate Time Zone100
Adding a Countdown Event100
Editing a Countdown Event101
History101
Using History101
Multisport History102
Personal Records102
Viewing Your Personal Records102
Restoring a Personal Record102
Clearing Personal Records102
Viewing Data Totals103
Notifications and Alerts Settings103
Health and Wellness Alerts103
Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert104
Morning Report104
Customizing Your Morning Report104
Setting Time Alerts104
Setting a Storm Alert105
Turning on Phone Connection Alerts105
Sound and Vibration Settings105
Display and Brightness Settings105
Connectivity106
Sensors and Accessories106
Wireless Sensors106
Pairing Your Wireless Sensors108
Heart Rate Accessory Running Pace and Distance108
Tips for Recording Running Pace and Distance108
Running Dynamics109
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data109
Running Power109
Using the Varia Camera Controls110
Inreach Remote110
Using the Inreach Remote110
Xero Laser Location Settings111
Phone Connectivity Features111
Pairing Your Phone111
Calling from the Watch111
Using the Phone Assistant112
Enabling Phone Notifications112
Viewing Notifications112
Receiving an Incoming Phone Call113
Replying to a Text Message113
Managing Notifications113
Turning off the Bluetooth Phone Connection113
Turning on and off Find My Phone Alerts113
Locating a Phone Lost During a GPS Activity114
Wi-Fi Connectivity Features114
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network114
Garmin Share114
Sharing Data with Garmin Share115
Receiving Data with Garmin Share115
Phone Apps and Computer Applications115
Garmin Connect116
Using the Garmin Connect App116
Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App116
Unified Training Status117
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer117
Updating the Software Using Garmin Express117
Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect117
Connect IQ Features118
Downloading Connect IQ Features118
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your Computer118
Garmin Dive™ App118
Garmin Explore118
Garmin Messenger App119
Using the Messenger Feature119
Garmin Golf App120
Focus Modes120
Customizing the Sleep Focus Mode120
Customizing the Activity Focus Mode120
Playing Voice Alerts During an Activity121
Health and Wellness Settings121
Wrist Heart Rate121
Wearing the Watch122
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data122
Wrist Heart Rate Monitor Settings123
Broadcasting Heart Rate Data123
Pulse Oximeter123
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings124
Setting the Pulse Oximeter Mode125
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data125
Auto Goal125
Using the Move Alert125
Intensity Minutes125
Earning Intensity Minutes125
Sleep Tracking126
Using Automated Sleep Tracking126
Map126
Viewing the Map126
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map127
Map Settings127
Managing Maps127
Downloading Maps with Outdoor Maps128
Downloading Topoactive Maps128
Deleting Maps128
Showing and Hiding Map Data129
Navigation129
Navigating to a Destination129
Navigating to a Nearby Point of Interest130
Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity130
Marking and Starting Navigation to a man Overboard Location131
Stopping Navigation131
Saving Locations131
Saving Your Location131
Saving a Dual Grid Location131
Sharing a Location from a Map Using the Garmin Connect App132
Starting a GPS Activity from a Shared Location132
Navigating to a Shared Location During an Activity132
Courses132
Creating and Following a Course on Your Device133
Creating a Round-Trip Course133
Navigating with Sight 'N Go134
Creating a Course on Garmin Connect134
Sending a Course to Your Device134
Projecting a Waypoint135
Safety and Tracking Features135
Adding Emergency Contacts135
Adding Contacts136
Turning Incident Detection on and off136
Requesting Assistance136
Starting a Grouptrack Session137
Tips for Grouptrack Sessions137
Music137
Connecting to a Third-Party Provider138
Downloading Audio Content from a Third-Party Provider138
Downloading Personal Audio Content138
Listening to Music139
Music Playback Controls139
Connecting Bluetooth Headphones139
Changing the Audio Mode139
User Profile140
Setting up Your User Profile140
Gender Settings140
Viewing Your Fitness Age140
About Heart Rate Zones140
Fitness Goals140
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones141
Letting the Watch Set Your Heart Rate Zones141
Heart Rate Zone Calculations142
Setting Your Power Zones142
Detecting Performance Measurements Automatically142
Power Manager Settings143
Customizing the Battery Saver Feature143
Customizing the Power Mode for an Activity143
Customizing Power Modes144
System Settings144
Customizing the Button Shortcuts144
Compass144
Setting the Compass Heading145
Compass Settings145
Calibrating the Compass Manually145
Setting the North Reference145
Altimeter and Barometer145
Altimeter and Barometer Settings146
Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter146
Depth Sensor146
Depth Sensor Settings146
Time Settings146
Syncing the Time147
Advanced System Settings147
Changing the Units of Measure147
Resetting All Default Settings147
Viewing Device Information148
Viewing E-Label Regulatory and Compliance Information148
Device Information148
About the AMOLED Display148
Charging the Watch149
Solar Charging149
Tips for Solar Charging149
Specifications150
Battery Information151
Device Care152
Cleaning the Watch153
Cleaning the Leather Bands153
Changing the Quickfit Bands153
Metal Watch Band Adjustment153
Troubleshooting154
Product Updates154
Getting more Information154
My Device Is in the Wrong Language154
Tips for Maximizing the Battery Life155
Restarting Your Watch155
Is My Phone Compatible with My Watch155
My Phone will Not Connect to the Watch155
Can I Use My Bluetooth Sensor with My Watch156
My Headphones will Not Connect to the Watch156
My Music Cuts out or My Headphones Won't Stay Connected156
The Speaker or Microphone Is Quiet after Water Exposure156
How Can I Undo a Lap Button Press156
Diving157
Resetting Your Tissue Load157
Resetting the Surface Pressure157
Acquiring Satellite Signals157
Improving GPS Satellite Reception157
The Heart Rate on My Watch Is Not Accurate157
The Activity Temperature Reading Is Not Accurate157
Exiting Demo Mode158
Activity Tracking158
My Step Count Does Not Seem Accurate158
The Step Counts on My Watch and My Garmin Connect Account Don't Match158
The Floors Climbed Amount Does Not Seem Accurate158
Appendix159
Data Fields159
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data174
Ground Contact Time Balance Data174
Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data175
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings175
FTP Ratings176
Endurance Score Ratings177
Wheel Size and Circumference178

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