Garmin Forerunner 920XT Owner's Manual

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1 Select > Activity Settings > Auto Pause.2 Select an option:• Select When Stopped to pause the timer automaticallywhen you stop moving.• Select Custom to pause the timer automatically whenyour pace or speed drops below a specified value.Auto LapNOTE: The Auto Lap feature does not function during interval orcustom workouts or pool swim mode.Marking Laps by DistanceYou can use the Auto Lap feature to mark a lap at a specificdistance automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing yourperformance over different parts of a run (for example, every 1mi. or 5 km).1 Select > Activity Settings > Laps > Auto Distance.2 Select a distance.Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displaysthe time for that lap. The device also beeps or vibrates if audibletones are turned on (Setting the Device Sounds, page 16).If necessary, you can customize the data screens to displayadditional lap data.Customizing the Lap Alert MessageYou can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lapalert message.1 Select > Activity Settings > Laps > Lap Alert.2 Select a data field to change it.3 Select Preview (optional).Using Auto ScrollYou can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of thetraining data screens automatically while the timer is running.1 Select > Activity Settings > Auto Scroll.2 Select a display speed.Using UltraTrac ModeBefore using UltraTrac mode, you should run outdoors a fewtimes using normal GPS mode to calibrate the device.You can use UltraTrac mode for extended activities. UltraTracmode is a GPS setting that periodically turns off GPS to savebattery power. When GPS is off, the device uses theaccelerometer to calculate speed and distance. Speed,distance, and track data accuracy are reduced in UltraTracmode. The accuracy of the data improves after a few outdoorruns using GPS.Select > Activity Settings > GPS > UltraTrac.TIP: For extended activities, you should consider otherbattery saving options (Maximizing Battery Life, page 18).Power Save Timeout SettingsThe timeout settings affect how long your device stays intraining mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race tostart. Select > Activity Settings > Power Save Timeout.Normal: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5minutes of inactivity.Extended: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result inshorter battery life between charges.Activity Tracking SettingsSelect > Settings > Activity Tracking.Status: Enables the activity tracking feature.Show on Clock: Displays your steps on the time of day screen.Move Alert: Displays a message and move bar on the time ofday screen. The device also beeps or vibrates if audibletones are turned on (Setting the Device Sounds, page 16).Phone NotificationsPhone notifications require a compatible smartphone to bepaired with the Forerunner device. When your phone receivesmessages, it sends notifications to your device.Enabling Bluetooth Notifications1 Select > Settings > Bluetooth > Smart Notifications.2 Select During Activity.3 Select Off, Show Calls Only, or Show All.4 Select Not During Activity.5 Select Off, Show Calls Only, or Show All.NOTE: You can change the audible sounds for notifications.Viewing Notifications1 When a notification appears on your Forerunner device,select an option:• Select to view the entire notification.• Select to dismiss the notification.2 If necessary, select > Smart Notifications to view allnotifications.Managing NotificationsYou can use your compatible mobile device to managenotifications displayed on your Forerunner device.Select an option:• If you are using an iOS®device, use the notification centersettings on your mobile device to select the items to showon the device.• If you are using an Android™ device, use the app settingsin the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select the items toshow on the device.System SettingsSelect > Settings > System.• Language (Changing the Device Language, page 15)• Time Settings (Time Settings, page 15)• Backlight Settings (Backlight Settings, page 16)• Sound Settings (Setting the Device Sounds, page 16)• Unit Settings (Changing the Units of Measure, page 16)• Satellite Setting (Changing the Satellite Setting, page 16)• Format Settings (Format Settings, page 16)• Data Recording Settings (Data Recording Settings,page 16)Changing the Device LanguageSelect > Settings > System > Language.Time SettingsSelect > Settings > System > Clock.Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or a24-hour format.Set Time: Allows you to set the time manually or automaticallybased on your GPS position.Background: Sets the background color to black or white.Use Profile Color: Sets the accent color for the time of dayscreen to be the same as the activity profile color.Time ZonesEach time you turn on the device and acquire satellites, thedevice automatically detects your time zone and the current timeof day.Customizing Your Device 15