Garmin epix Owner's Manual - page 19
6
Select
Climb Screen
to identify which data screen appears
while climbing.
7
If necessary, select
Invert Colors
to reverse the display
colors when changing modes.
8
Select
Vertical Speed
to set the rate of ascent over time.
9
Select
Mode Switch
to set how quickly the device changes
modes.
3D Speed and Distance
You can set 3D speed and distance to calculate your speed or
distance using both your elevation change and your horizontal
movement over ground. You can use it during activities such as
skiing, climbing, navigating, hiking, running, or biking.
Using Auto Scroll
You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the
activity data screens automatically while the timer is running.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Apps
.
3
Select an activity.
NOTE:
This feature is not available for all activities.
4
Select
Auto Scroll
.
5
Select a display speed.
UltraTrac
The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that records track points
and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature
increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded
activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities that
demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data
updates are less important.
Power Save Timeout Settings
The timeout settings affect how long your device stays in
training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to
start. Hold
, select
Settings
>
Apps
, and select an activity.
Select Power Save to adjust the timeout settings for the activity.
Normal
: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5
minutes of inactivity.
Extended
: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after
25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in
shorter battery life between charges.
Watch Face Settings
You can customize the appearance of the watch face by
selecting the layout, colors, and additional data. You can also
download custom watch faces from the Connect IQ store.
Customizing the Watch Face
Before you can activate a Connect IQ watch face, you must
install a watch face from the Connect IQ store (
).
You can customize the watch face information and appearance,
or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Watch Face
>
Type
.
3
Select an option:
• To activate the pre-loaded digital watch face, select
Digital
.
• To activate an installed Connect IQ watch face, select the
name of the installed watch face.
4
If using a pre-loaded watch face, select an option:
• To change the background color, select
Background
Color
.
• To add or change an accent color for the digital watch
face, select
Accent Color
.
• To change the style of the digits for the digital watch face,
select
Layout
.
• To change the data that appears on the watch face, select
Additional Data
.
5
Select
UP
or
DOWN
to preview the watch face options.
6
Select
START
to save the selection.
Customizing the Widget Loop
You can show, hide, or move items in the widget loop.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Widgets
.
3
Select a widget.
4
Select an option:
• Select
Status
to show or hide the widget from the widget
loop.
• Select
Move Up
or
Move Down
to change the location of
the widget in the widget loop.
Sensors Settings
Compass Settings
Hold
, and select
Settings
>
Sensors
>
Compass
.
Calibrate
: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor
(
).
Display
: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters,
degrees, or milli-radians.
North Ref.
: Sets the north reference of the compass (
).
Mode
: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data only
(On), a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor data when
moving (Auto), or GPS data only (Off).
Calibrating the Compass
NOTICE
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic
fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the
device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience
irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can
manually calibrate the compass.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Sensors
>
Compass
>
Calibrate
>
Start
.
3
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Setting the North Reference
You can set the directional reference used in calculating
heading information.
1
Hold
.
2
Select
Settings
>
Sensors
>
Compass
>
North Ref.
.
3
Select an option:
• To set geographic north as the heading reference, select
True
.
• To set the magnetic declination for your location
automatically, select
Magnetic
.
• To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select
Grid
.
Altimeter and Barometer
The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The
device collects altimeter and barometer data continuously, even
in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate
elevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displays
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