Garmin Forerunner 920XT Owner's Manual - Page 16

Duplicate profile names include a number, for example: Triathlon(2). 5 Select an option: • Select Use Default to create your custom profile starting from the system default settings. • Select a copy of an existing profile to create your custom profile starting from one of your saved profiles. NOTE: If you are creating a custom multisport profile, you are prompted to select two or more profiles and include transitions. 6 Select an option: • Select Edit Settings to customize specific profile settings. • Select Done to save and use the custom profile. Deleting an Activity Profile 1 Select > Settings > Activity Profiles. 2 Select a profile. NOTE: You cannot delete the active profile, and you cannot delete a single sport profile that is contained within the active multisport profile. 3 Select Remove Profile > Yes. Activity Settings These settings allow you to customize your device based on your training needs. For example, you can customize data screens and enable alerts and training features. Customizing the Data Screens You can customize data screens based on your training goals or optional accessories. For example, you can customize one of the data screens to display your lap pace or heart rate zone. 1 Select > Activity Settings > Data Screens. 2 Select a screen. 3 If necessary, select Status > On to enable the data screen. 4 If necessary, edit the number of data fields. 5 Select a data field to change it. Adding the Clock You can add the clock to the data screens loop for an activity profile. 1 Select an activity profile. 2 Select > Activity Settings > Data Screens > Clock > On. Alerts You can use alerts to train toward specific heart rate, pace, time, distance, cadence, and calories goals and to set run/walk time intervals. Setting Range Alerts A range alert notifies you when the device is above or below a specified range of values. For example, if you have an optional heart rate monitor, you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below zone 2 and over zone 5 (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones). 1 Select > Activity Settings > Alerts > Add New. 2 Select the type of alert. Depending on your accessories and the activity profile, the alerts may include heart rate, pace, speed, cadence, and power. 3 If necessary, turn on the alert. 4 Select a zone or enter a value for each alert. Each time you exceed or drop below the specified range, a message appears. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (Setting the Device Sounds). Setting a Recurring Alert A recurring alert notifies you each time the device records a specified value or interval. For example, you can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes. 1 Select > Activity Settings > Alerts > Add New. 2 Select an option: • Select Custom, select a message, and select an alert type. • Select Time, Distance, or Calories. 3 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 (Setting the Device Sounds). 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. You can use the Auto Lap® feature while using the run/walk alerts. NOTE: Walk break alerts are available only for running profiles. 1 Select > Activity Settings > Alerts > Add New. 2 Select Run/Walk. 3 Enter a time for the run interval. 4 Enter a time for the walk interval. Each time you reach the alert value, a message appears. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on (Setting the Device Sounds). Editing an Alert 1 Select > Activity Settings > Alerts. 2 Select an alert. 3 Edit the alert values or settings. Running with the Metronome The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or more consistent cadence. NOTE: The metronome is not available for cycling or swimming profiles. 1 Select > Activity Settings > Metronome > Status > On. 2 Select an option: • Select Beats Per Minute to enter a value based on the cadence you want to maintain. • Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the beats. • Select Sounds to customize the metronome sound. 3 If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome feature before you run. 4 Select BACK to return to the timer screen. 5 Select to start the timer. 6 Go for a run. The metronome starts automatically. 7 During your run, select to view the metronome screen. 8 If necessary, hold to change the metronome settings. Using Auto Pause® You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or when your pace or speed 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. 12 Customizing Your Device