Setting Up Your Watch To take full advantage of the vнvoactive 5 features, complete these tasks. Pair the watch with your phone using the Garmin Connect app ( Pairing Your Phone , page 59 ). Set up Wi‑Fi ® networks ( Connecting to a Wi‑Fi Network , page 62 ). Set up music ( Music , page 55 ). Set up your Garmin Pay wallet ( Setting Up Your Garmin Pay Wallet , page 35 ). Set up safety features ( Safety and Tracking Features , page 66 ). Set up your user profile ( User Profile , page 55 ). Apps and Activities Your watch includes a variety of preloaded apps and activities. Apps :
Apps provide interactive features for your watch, such as saving your location or using your screen as a flashlight ( Apps , page 16 ). Activities : Your watch comes preloaded with indoor and outdoor activity apps, including running, cycling, strength training, golfing, and more. When you start an activity, the watch displays and records sensor data, which you can save and share with the Garmin Connect community. For more information about activity tracking and fitness metric accuracy, go to garmin.com/ataccuracy . Connect IQ Apps : You can add features to your watch by installing apps from the Connect IQ app ( Downloading Connect IQ Features , page 64 ).
Starting an Activity When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if required). 1 From the watch face, press . 2 Select an option: Select an activity from your favorites. Select , and select an activity from the extended activity list. 3 If the activity requires GPS signals, go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky, and wait until the watch is ready. The watch is ready after it establishes your heart rate, acquires GPS signals (if required), and connects to your wireless sensors (if required). 4 Press to start the activity timer. The watch records activity data only while the activity timer is running.
Tips for Recording Activities Charge the watch before starting an activity ( Charging the Watch , page 72 ). Press to record laps, start a new set or pose, or advance to the next workout step. Swipe up or down to view additional data screens. Stopping an Activity 1 Press . 2 Select an option: To save the activity, select . To discard the activity, select . To resume the activity, press . Apps and Activities 3