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:
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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Primary drive1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Primary drive1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Primary drive1
- Open the Garmin folder
- Open the SCRNSHOT folder
Within the SCRNSHOT folder, the image will be in BMP format and can be saved to your computer.1
fenix 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
These watches include a Hot Key function which can be customized to capture a screenshot.
Configuring the Screenshot Hot Key
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Primary drive1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Primary drive1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Hold Up to enter the Main Menu
- Scroll to or select Settings
- Select System
- Select Hot Keys
- Select a key or combination of keys to customize
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- NOTE: Open the Primary drive on music compatible Garmin watches1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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
- Connect the watch to a computer with USB cable
- Locate the drive for the watch
- Open the Garmin drive
- Open the Primary drive1
- Open the Garmin folder
- 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 Garmin watches which 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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