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How to Set Up GPS on Garmin Forerunner 55 for Activities

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To configure GPS settings for a specific activity profile on your Garmin Forerunner 55, follow these simple steps.

Setting up GPS on your Forerunner 55 allows you to customize how the watch tracks your location and distance during different activities like running, cycling, or walking. You can choose to enable GPS, disable it, or select specific satellite systems depending on the activity and your needs.

Here’s how to adjust the GPS settings for an activity on your device:

Steps to Configure Activity GPS Settings

The process involves navigating through the watch's menu system to find the settings for the activity you wish to modify.

  1. Hold the UP button: This action accesses the main menu on your watch.
  2. Select "Activities & Apps": Scroll through the menu options and choose this selection.
  3. Select the activity to customize: Scroll through your list of activities and pick the one you want to change the GPS settings for (e.g., Run, Bike, Walk).
  4. Select the activity settings: Within the activity's options, find and select its specific settings.
  5. Select "GPS": Locate and choose the GPS setting within the activity's options.
  6. Select an option: You will be presented with different choices for GPS:
    • Off: Select this to disable GPS tracking completely for this activity. This is useful for indoor activities where GPS is not needed or available.
    • GPS Only: Select this to enable tracking using only the GPS satellite system. This is the standard setting for outdoor activities.

Here is a quick summary in a table format:

Step Action Description
1 Hold UP Access the main menu.
2 Select Choose "Activities & Apps".
3 Select Pick the specific activity (e.g., Run).
4 Select Choose the activity's "settings".
5 Select Choose "GPS".
6 Select an option Choose "Off" or "GPS Only".

By following these steps, you can ensure your Garmin Forerunner 55 uses GPS exactly how you want it for each of your activities, optimizing battery life and tracking accuracy based on your environment.

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