How to Adjust Screen Timeout Settings on Garmin Forerunner 970

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Accessing Display Settings

💡 To begin, press and hold the up button to open the main menu on your Garmin Forerunner 970.
📌 Navigate to Watch Settings by scrolling down and selecting the option.

Adjusting Screen Timeout Duration

⚙️ Within Watch Settings, locate and select Display & Brightness.
⏱️ Find the Timeout option and tap on it to view the available durations.
⚡ Choose your preferred screen timeout from the options: 4 seconds, 8 seconds, or 15 seconds.

Testing the New Setting

✅ After selecting your desired timeout, press the back button to return to the watch face.
⏳ The screen will now automatically turn off after the chosen period of inactivity, helping to save battery power.

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