Garmin Forerunner 620 Owner's Manual - Page 12

4 Select Frequency, and enter a value. Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (page 8). Setting Walk Break Alerts Some running programs use timed walking breaks at regular intervals. For example, during a long training run, you can set the device to alert you to run for 4 minutes, and then walk for 1 minute, and repeat. Auto Lap® functions correctly while you are using the run/walk alerts. 1 Select > Settings > Activity Settings > Alerts > Run/ Walk > Status > On. 2 Select Run Time, and enter a time. 3 Select Walk Time, and enter a time. Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (page 8). Using Auto Pause® You can use Auto Pause to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your pace drops below a specified value. This feature is helpful if your activity includes stop lights or other places where you need to slow down or stop. NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused. 1 Select > Settings > Activity Settings > Auto Pause. 2 Select an option: • Select When Stopped to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving. • Select Custom to pause the timer automatically when your pace drops below a specified value. Marking Laps by Distance You can use Auto Lap to mark a lap at a specific distance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your performance over different parts of a run (for example, every 1 mile or 5 kilometers). 1 Select > Settings > Activity Settings > Auto Lap > Distance. 2 Select a distance. Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays the time for that lap. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (page 8). If necessary, you can customize the data screens to display additional lap data. Using Auto Scroll You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the training data screens automatically while the timer is running. 1 Select > Settings > Activity Settings > Auto Scroll. 2 Select a display speed. 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. Select > Settings > Activity Settings > Timeout. 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. System Settings Select > Settings > System. • Language (page 8) • Time Settings (page 8) • Backlight Settings (page 8) • Sound Settings (page 8) • Unit Settings (page 8) • Theme Color (page 8) • GPS (page 8) • Format Settings (page 9) • Data Recording Settings (page 9) Changing the Device Language Select > Settings > System > Language. Time Settings Select > Settings > System > Clock. Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a 24-hour format. Set Time: Allows you to set the time manually or automatically based on your GPS position. Time Zones Each time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, the device automatically detects your time zone and the current time of day. Setting the Time Manually By default, the time is set automatically when the device acquires satellite signals. 1 Select > Settings > System > Clock > Set Time > Manual. 2 Select Time, and enter the time of day. Setting the Alarm 1 Select > Settings > Alarm > Status > On. 2 Select Time, and enter a time. Backlight Settings Select > Settings > System > Backlight. Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on manually or for keys and alerts. Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off. Setting the Device Sounds The device sounds include key tones, alert tones, and vibrations. Select > Settings > System > Sounds. Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and speed, and weight. 1 Select > Settings > System > Units. 2 Select a measurement type. 3 Select a unit of measure. Changing the Theme Color 1 Select > Settings > System > Theme Color. 2 Select a color. Training Indoors You can turn GPS off when you are training indoors or to save battery life. Select > Settings > System > GPS > Off. TIP: You can also select off GPS. at the top of the screen to turn When GPS is off, speed and distance are calculated using the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is selfcalibrating. The accuracy of the speed and distance data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS. The next time you turn on or unlock the device, it searches for satellite signals. 8 Customizing Your Device