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Capturing a Screenshot on a Garmin Watch

Some Garmin watches are able to capture a screenshot of the watch face at any given moment, both during and not during activities. Capturing a screenshot of an error can help Product Support resolve an issue in the case that one arises with your watch. Select your watch below for specific instructions:

Approach S62

This watch can be configured to use the Action button to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Action Button for Screenshots

  1. Press Menu Button
  2. Select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Advanced
  5. Toggle on Screenshot Capture

Capturing a Screenshot

Once Screenshot Capture is enabled, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by holding the Action button. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
    NOTE: Open the Primary drive1
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

D2 Air

Capturing a Screenshot

Screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing both the Back and Power/Light buttons for 1-2 seconds. A message will appear indicating that the screenshot has been captured and saved.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Primary drive1
  5. Open the Garmin folder
  6. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

D2 Charlie

This watch includes a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.

D2 Delta Series

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Primary drive1
  5. Open the Garmin folder
  6. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1


Descent Series

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
    • NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

Enduro Series

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Primary drive1
  5. Open the Garmin folder
  6. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

fenix and Epix (Gen 2) Series

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

NOTE: The fenix, fenix 2, and fenix 3 do not have the ability to capture screenshots. These steps are for the fenix 5 series and newer fenix watches.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
    • NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

Forerunner 45 Series and Forerunner 55

Capturing a Screenshot

Screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing both the Back and Power/Light buttons for 1-2 seconds. Nothing will appear to happen on the watch, but a screenshot will be saved in the correct folder of the watch's memory.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.

Forerunner 745/935/945/945 LTE

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
    • NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

Garmin Swim 2

Capturing a Screenshot

Screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing both the Back and Power/Light buttons for 1-2 seconds. A message will appear indicating that the screenshot has been captured and saved.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.

Instinct Series

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.

Legacy Hero and Saga Series

Capturing a Screenshot

Screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing both the Back and Power/Light buttons for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Primary drive1
  5. Open the Garmin folder
  6. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

MARQ Collection

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Primary drive1
  5. Open the Garmin folder
  6. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

quatix Series

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

NOTE: The original quatix and quatix 3 do not have the ability to capture screenshots. These steps are for the quatix 5 and newer quatix watches.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
    • NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

tactix Series

These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.

NOTE: The original tactix and tactix Bravo do not have the ability to capture screenshots. These steps are for the tactix Charlie and newer tactix watches.

Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key

  1. Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
  2. Scroll to or select Settings
  3. Select System
  4. Select Hot Keys
  5. Select a key or combination of keys to customize
  6. Select Screenshot

Capturing a Screenshot

Once the screenshot Hot Key is configured, screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing and holding the chosen Hot Key for 1-2 seconds. The message, Screenshot Taken will appear on the screen indicating the screenshot was successful.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
    • NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

Venu Series / Venu Sq Series

Capturing a Screenshot

Screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing both the Back and Power/Light buttons for 1-2 seconds. A message will appear indicating that the screenshot has been captured and saved.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with the USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
    • NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
  4. Open the Garmin folder
  5. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

vivoactive 4 Series

Capturing a Screenshot

Screenshots can be captured on any screen of the watch by pressing both the Back and Power/Light buttons for 1-2 seconds. A message will appear indicating that the screenshot has been captured and saved.

Accessing Screenshot Images

  1. Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
  2. Locate the drive for the watch
  3. Open the Garmin drive
  4. Open the Primary drive1
  5. Open the Garmin folder
  6. Open the SCRNSHOT folder

Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1

1 Music compatible and/or Garmin Pay watches that use Media Transfer Protocol (MTP), such as the fenix 5X Plus, do not mount to Mac computers as a drive and screenshots are not accessible. For MTP devices, a Windows PC must be used to retrieve screenshots.

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