Garmin fenix 2 Owner's Manual
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1. Tones You can customize the tones and vibrations page 9 Display You can adjust the backlight and screen contrast page 9 Reset You can clear the trip data sensor plots page 13 waypoints or track log or you can reset all of your settings page 13 Map You can customize the map orientation and how items appear on the map page 9 Tracks You can customize the track recording settings page 9 Time You can customize the appearance of the time page page 9 Units You can change the units of measure for data such as distance elevation and temperature page 9 Pos Format You can change how your position data appears page 9 Profiles You can change the active profile and edit your profiles page 2 Fitness You can turn on Auto Lap customize your fitness user profile and edit your heart rate zones page 9 Geocaches You can customize how your geocaches are listed and activate chirp page 10 Menu You can customize the items that appear in the main menu page 8 About You can view information about the device and software page 12 Customizing the Main Menu You can move or delete items in the main menu 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Menu 3 Select a menu item 4 Select an option e Select Move Up or Move Down to change the location of the item in the list e Select Remove to delete an item from the list Customizing the Arrow Keys You can2. 3 Use the Orange key and V to enter characters 4 When finished select _ gt Done Finding Nearby Locations 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Waypoints gt Search Near 3 Select an option e Select Waypoints to search near a waypoint e Select Cities to search near a city e Select Current Loc to search near your current location Navigating to a Waypoint Select the Orange key Select Start GPS Wait while the device locates satellites Select the Orange key Select Waypoints and select a waypoint from the list Select Go aoa nhwnd GARMIN The device displays time to destination distance to destination and estimated time of arrival 7 Select V to view the compass page The two pointer marks serve as a bearing pointer The top orange mark points in the direction you are facing 8 Align the pointer marks with the top orange mark 9 Continue to walk in that direction until you reach the destination Editing a Waypoint Before you can edit a waypoint you must create a waypoint 1 Select the Orange key Select Waypoints Select a waypoint Select Edit Select an item to edit such as the name Use the Orange key A and to enter characters 7 When finished select _ gt Done ou kh WN Increasing the Accuracy of a Waypoint Location You can refine a waypoint location for more accuracy When averaging the device takes several readings at the same location and uses the ave
3. e Select Indoor when you are training indoors without GPS e Select Always On when training outdoors when your GPS signal is weak or when you lose satellite signals Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod Before you go for a run you must change the profile to running page 2 and pair the foot pod with your device page 10 When your device can not acquire satellite signals such as when running indoors on a treadmill you can use the foot pod to measure your running distance 1 Install your foot pod according to the accessory instructions Select the Orange key Select Setup gt Fitness gt Foot Pod Speed gt Indoor Hold A to start the timer Start running You can hold A to pause and resume your run You can hold V to mark a lap 6 Hold A to stop the timer The device automatically saves your run ak WN ANT Sensors 11 Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating your foot pod is optional and can improve accuracy There are three ways to adjust the calibration distance GPS and manual Calibrating Your Foot Pod by Distance Before you can calibrate your device you must pair your device with the foot pod page 10 For best results the foot pod should be calibrated using the inside lane of a regulation track or an exact distance A regulation track 2 laps 0 5 mi or 800 m is more accurate than a treadmill 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt ANT Sensor gt Foot Pod gt Calibrate gt Distance
4. A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data Go to www garmin com HRMcare for detailed washing instructions e Rinse the strap after every use e Machine wash the strap after every seven uses e Do not put the strap in a dryer When drying the strap hang it up or lay it flat e To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor unsnap the module when not in use Data Management NOTE The device is not compatible with Windows 95 98 Me Windows NT and Mac OS 10 3 and earlier File Types The device supports these file types e Files from BaseCamp or HomePort Go to www garmin com trip_planning e GPI custom POI files from the Garmin POI Loader Go to www garmin com products poiloader e GPX track files e GPX geocache files Go to www opencaching com e FIT files for exporting to Garmin Connect e GPX FIT files for recording data in both formats simultaneously Disconnecting the USB Cable If your device is connected to your computer as a removable drive or volume you must safely disconnect your device from your computer to avoid data loss If your device is connected to your Windows computer as a portable device it is not necessary to safely disconnect 1 Complete an action e For Windows computers select the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray and select your device e For Mac computers drag the volume icon to the t
5. About Updating the Software NOTE Updating the software does not erase any of your data or settings 1 Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable 2 Go to www garmin com products webupdater 3 Follow the on screen instructions Device Care NOTICE Do not use a sharp object to clean the device Avoid chemical cleaners solvents and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine salt water sunscreen cosmetics alcohol or other harsh chemicals Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case Avoid pressing the keys under water Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment because it can degrade the life of the product Cleaning the Device 1 Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild detergent solution 2 Wipe it dry Specifications Battery type 500 mAh Lithium ion battery Battery life Up to 6 weeks Water resistance Water resistant to 164 ft 50 m From 4 F to 122 F from 20 C to 50 C Operating temperature range Radio frequency 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol protocol Bluetooth Smart device Heart Rate Monitor Specifications User replaceable CR2032 3 volts Up to 4 5 years 1 hour per day When the battery is low a message appears on your compatible Garmin device Water resistant to 98 4 ft 30 m NOTE This
6. Time Time Page Allows you to customize the appearance of the time of day Format Allows you to select a 12 hour or a 24 hour display time Time Zone Allows you to select the time zone for the device You can select Auto to set the time zone automatically based on your GPS position Changing the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance and speed elevation depth temperature and pressure 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Units 3 Select a measurement type 4 Select a unit of measure Position Format Settings NOTE Do not change the position format or the map datum coordinate system unless you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format Select Setup gt Pos Format Format Sets the position format in which a given location reading appears Datum Sets the coordinate system on which the map is structured Spheroid Shows the coordinate system the device is using The default coordinate system is WGS 84 Fitness Settings Select Setup gt Fitness Auto Lap Sets the device to automatically mark the lap at a specific distance User Sets the user profile information page 9 HR Zones Sets the five heart rate zones for fitness activities page 11 FIT Activity Sets the type of fitness activity being performed This allows your activity type to appear correctly when you transfer your activity data to Garmin Connect Foot Pod Speed Sets the
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8. USB port 2 Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet 3 Align the left side of the charging cradle with the groove on the left side of the device 4 Align the hinged side of the charger with the contacts on the back of the device When you connect the device to a power source the device turns on 5 Charge the device completely Keys Select to turn the backlight on and off Hold to turn the device on and off Select to scroll through the data pages options and settings Select to scroll through the data pages options and settings H Ter Select to return to the previous screen Hold to view the status page Orange key Select to open the menu for the current screen Select to choose an option and to acknowledge a message Hold to mark a waypoint Viewing the Status Page You can quickly switch to this page to view the time of day battery life and GPS status information from any other page Hold GARMIN Sensors Viewing the Sensor Data You can quickly access real time data for the compass altimeter barometer and temperature sensors This default sensor mode is called On Demand mode in the device sensor settings NOTE These data pages automatically time out to low power watch mode NOTE This data is not recorded to the device page 4 1 From the time of day page select A or V GARMIN 2 Select In
9. speed to Off Indoor and Always On page 11 Setting Your Fitness User Profile The device uses information that you enter about yourself to calculate accurate data You can modify the following user profile information gender age weight height and lifetime athlete page 10 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Fitness gt User 3 Modify the settings Customizing Your Device About Lifetime Athletes A lifetime athlete is an individual who has trained intensely for many years with the exception of minor injuries and has a resting heart rate of 60 beats per minute bpm or less Geocache Settings Select Setup gt Geocaches List Allows you to display the geocache list by names or codes chirp Turns chirp searching on or off page 6 Fitness Customizing Your Running or Cycling Profile There are many ways to customize your device for ease of use while running or cycling You can access the settings menu using the Orange key e Select Setup gt Tracks gt Auto Pause to turn Auto Pause on page 9 e Select Setup gt Tracks gt Output to set your output format if you plan to manage your fitness activities using Garmin Connect page 9 Select Setup gt Data Pages to customize the data fields and to change the order of the data pages page 15 e Select Setup gt Units to change units of measurement For example you can record your biking distance in kilometers instead of miles
10. the Keys pas te Resetting Your Device Haine VO Resetting the Device to Factory SENGS eee 13 Clearing All Sensor Plot Data ee tO sane More IRANI acosa ki 13 13 15 Data i Registering Your Device E se 16 Software License Agreement ecicccccicceccccscesaeterasecseessees esau CO Altimeter and Barometric ReadingS cccceeeeeeeeteeee 15 Heart Rate Zone Calculations cceecseeeeeeseeeeeeeseeeeeeenaes 16 WOK E E A L T TER IE i Table of Contents Introduction Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any exercise program See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information Getting Started When using your device the first time you should complete these tasks to set up the device and get to know the basic features 1 Charge the device page 1 2 Register the device page 15 3 Learn about the sensor data and modes page 1 4 Acquire satellites page 4 5 Go for a hike page 2 6 Create a waypoint page 3 Charging the Device NOTICE To prevent corrosion thoroughly dry the contacts and the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a computer The device is powered by a built in lithium ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer 1 Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a computer
11. to a computer using the USB cable 2 Go to www opencaching com 3 If necessary create an account 4 Sign in 5 Follow the on screen instructions to find and download geocaches to your device Navigating to a Geocache Before you can navigate to a geocache you must go to www opencaching com and download a geocache to your device Navigating to a geocache is like navigating to any other location See the navigation section page 5 for more information e Go to the profiles section page 2 to create a profile for geocaching e Go to the geocache settings page 10 to customize your device settings e Go to the data pages section page 8 to customize your data fields Logging the Attempt After you have attempted to find a geocache you can log your results 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select GPS Tools gt Geocaches gt Log Attempt 3 Select Found Did Not Find or Unattempted 4 Select an option e To begin navigation to a geocache nearest you select Find Next To end the logging select Done chirp A chirp is a small Garmin accessory that is programmed and left in a geocache You can use your device to find a chirp ina geocache For more information about the chirp see the chirp Owner s Manual at www garmin com Finding a Geocache with a chirp 1 Select the Orange key Select Setup gt Geocaches gt chirp gt On Hold gt Select Start GPS Wait while the device locates satellites Se
12. 3 Select Start to begin recording 4 Run or walk 0 5 mi or 800 m 5 Select Stop Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS Before you can calibrate your device you must acquire GPS signals and pair your device with the foot pod page 10 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt ANT Sensor gt Foot Pod gt Calibrate gt GPS 3 Select Start to begin recording 4 Run or walk approximately 0 62 mi or 1 k The device informs you when you have traveled far enough Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually Before you can calibrate your device you must pair your device with the foot pod page 10 Garmin recommends manual calibration if you know your calibration factor If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin product you may know your calibration factor 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt ANT Sensor gt Foot Pod gt Calibrate gt Manual 3 Adjust the calibration factor e Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low e Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor You can use the GSC 10 to send biking data to your device e Pair the sensor with your f nix page 10 e Create a custom profile for biking page 2 e Update your fitness user profile information page 9 Device Information Viewing Device Information You can view the unit ID software version and license agreement 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt
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14. A GARMIN f nix Owner s Manual GARMIN May 2013 190 01507 00_0B Printed in Taiwan All rights reserved Under the copyright laws this manual may not be copied in whole or in part without the written consent of Garmin Garmin reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content of this manual without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes or improvements Go to www garmin com for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use of this product Garmin the Garmin logo and TracBack are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries registered in the USA and other countries ANT BaseCamp chirp f nix Garmin Connect GSC and tempe are trademarks of Garmin Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license Mac is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners This product is ANT certified Visit www thisisant com directory for a list of compatible products and apps Table of Contents Introd uction Sensors Viewing the Sensor Data Turning on a Sensor Mode Acquiring
15. an adventure For example you can create an adventure for your latest hiking trip The adventure could Waypoints Routes and Tracks contain the track log of the trip photos of the trip and 3 Point the orange marks on the bezel at an object geocaches you hunted You can use BaseCamp to create and 4 Select the Orange key manage your adventures For more information go to a http adventures garmin com 5 Select an option Select Set Course to navigate to the distant object Select Project page 3 Navigation 6 Navigate using the compass page 5 or map page 5 You can navigate to a route track waypoint geocache or any saved location in the device You can use the map or the Compass compass to navigate to your destination The device has a 3 axis compass with automatic calibration Naviaati t Destinati e Compass navigation page 3 avigating to a Vestination Compass settings page 8 You can navigate to a destination using the compass or map page 5 Calibrating the Compass 1 Select the Orange key NOTICE Select Start GPS Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors To improve heading Wait while the device locates satellites accuracy do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as vehicles buildings and overhead power lines 2 3 4 Select the Orange key 5 Select an option Your device was already calibrated at the factory and the device uses automatic calibration by default If you ex
16. ating 5 orientation 9 settings 9 viewing 10 zoom 5 menu 1 moon phase 7 N navigation 2 5 compass 5 Sight N Go 5 waypoints 3 north reference 8 P pairing ANT sensors 10 position format 9 product registration 15 profiles 2 3 9 proximity alarms 7 R registering the device 15 replacing battery 12 replacing the battery 12 resetting device 13 restoring settings 13 routes 4 5 creating 4 deleting 4 editing 4 viewing on the map 4 running 10 S satellite page 7 satellite signals 2 7 saving activities 2 10 screen 9 settings 7 10 13 sharing data 4 Sight N Go 5 software updating 12 version 12 software license agreement 12 15 specifications 12 speed 4 speed and cadence sensors 2 stopwatch 7 sunrise and sunset times 7 system settings 8 T tempe 10 temperature 1 2 6 10 time of day 1 time settings 7 9 time zones 7 9 timer 10 countdown 6 tones 6 9 TracBack 5 tracks 2 4 5 9 10 deleting 4 transferring files 13 transferring files 6 trip planner See routes troubleshooting 11 13 U UltraTrac 8 unit ID 12 units of measure 9 updating software 12 USB disconnecting 13 transferring files 13 user data deleting 13 user profile 9 vV vibration alerts 9 WwW WAAS 8 water resistance 12 waypoints 1 3 5 deleting 3 editing 3 projecting 3 saving 3 weather 6 Z zones time 7 zooming 1 maps 5 Index 17 www garmin com support SS 913 397 8200 0808 23
17. aximum rate of descent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset MAX ELEVTN maximum elevation The highest elevation reached since the last reset MAX SPEED maximum speed The highest speed reached since the last reset 14 Appendix MAX TEMP maximum temperature The maximum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours MIN ELEVTN minimum elevation The lowest elevation reached since the last reset MIN TEMP minimum temperature The minimum temperature recorded in the last 24 hours MOV N AVG moving average The average speed while moving since the last reset MOV N TIME moving time A running tally of the time spent moving since the last reset NEXT DEST next destination The next point on the route You must be navigating for this data to appear NEXT DIST distance to next waypoint The remaining distance to the next waypoint on the route You must be navigating for this data to appear NEXT ETA next estimated time of arrival The estimated time of day you will reach the next waypoint on the route adjusted to the local time of the waypoint You must be navigating for this data to appear NEXT ETE next estimated time en route The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route You must be navigating for this data to appear NEXT VDST next vertical distance The elevation distance between your current position and the next waypoint in the route You must
18. be navigating for this data to appear NONE This is a blank data field ODOMETER A running tally of distance traveled for all trips This total does not clear when resetting the trip data OFF COURSE The distance to the left or right by which you have strayed from the original path of travel You must be navigating for this data to appear PACE The current pace SPEED The current rate of travel STEPS The number of steps recorded by the foot pod STOP TIME A running tally of the time spent not moving since the last reset STOPWATCH The stopwatch time for the current activity SUNRISE The time of sunrise based on your GPS position SUNSET The time of sunset based on your GPS position TEMP temperature The temperature of the air Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor TIME A running tally of the total time spent moving and not moving since the last reset TIMER The current time of the countdown timer TO COURSE The direction in which you must move to get back on the route You must be navigating for this data to appear TOD time of day The current time of day based on your current location and time settings format time zone daylight saving time TRACK DIST track distance The distance traveled for the current track TURN The angle of difference in degrees between the bearing to your destination and your current course L means turn left R means turn right You must be navigating for this
19. bration updates e Select Calibrate to enter the current elevation or sea level pressure Tracking Weather Changes Overnight You can use your device to track changes in barometric pressure over time Increases in barometric pressure usually indicate good weather and decreases in barometric pressure usually indicate bad weather 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Sensors gt Mode gt Always On 3 Select D repeatedly to return to the time of day page 4 Select A repeatedly until the barometric data page appears The current barometric pressure appears in large numbers and the range of previous readings for the graph shown appears in small numbers at the bottom of the page 5 Compare the current reading with earlier readings to see if the barometric pressure is increasing or decreasing Marking and Starting Navigation to a Man Overboard Location You can save a man overboard MOB location and automatically start navigation back to it You can customize the hold function of the A or V key to access the MOB function quickly page 8 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select GPS Tools gt MOB gt Start The map page opens showing the route to the MOB location 3 Navigate using the compass page 5 or map page 5 Geocaches A geocache is like a hidden treasure Geocaching is when you hunt for hidden treasures using GPS coordinates posted online by those hiding the geocache Downloading Geocaches 1 Connect your device
20. centages of your maximum heart rate Fitness Goals Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles e Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity e Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve cardiovascular capacity and strength e Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury If you know your maximum heart rate you can use the table page 16 to determine the best heart rate zone for your fitness objectives If you do not know your maximum heart rate use one of the calculators available on the Internet Some gyms and health centers can provide a test that measures maximum heart rate Setting Your Heart Rate Zones Before the device can determine your heart rate zones you must set up your fitness user profile page 9 You can manually adjust the heart rate zones according to your fitness goals page 11 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Fitness gt HR Zones 3 Enter the maximum and minimum heart rate for zone 5 4 Enter your minimum heart rate for zones 4 1 The maximum heart rate for each zone is based on the minimum heart rate of the previous zone For example if you enter 167 as a minimum heart rate for zone 5 the device uses 166 as the maximum rate for zone 4 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appea
21. customize the hold function of A and V and for your activity For example if the hiking profile is active you can customize the hold V function to start and stop the timer 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt System gt Hot Keys 3 Select an option e Select Hold Up to set the function performed when you hold A e Select Hold Down to set the function performed when you hold e Select Data Page Back to set the function performed when you select gt e Select Data Page Up to set the function performed when you select e Select Data Page Down to set the function performed when you select NOTE The available options depend on the current profile Customizing the Data Pages You can customize the data pages for each profile page 2 The organization and appearance of data pages depends on the active profile and whether you are in tracking navigating or indoor mode See page 13 for a list of data fields 1 Select the Orange key Select Setup gt Data Pages Select Tracking Navigating or Indoor Select a page or select Add Page Follow the on screen instructions to select the number of data fields and the type of data to appear Select an option e Select Edit and change the data fields e Select Move Up or Move Down to change the order of the data pages Select Delete to remove the data page from the page loop a kk WN o System Settings Select Setup gt System GPS Mode Sets
22. data to appear Altimeter and Barometric Readings VERT SPEED vertical speed The rate of ascent or descent over time VMG velocity made good The speed at which you are closing on a destination along a route You must be navigating for this data to appear Data Pages By default these pages appear for the hiking profile Heart rate data is available only when your device is paired with a heart rate monitor Cadence and step data are only available when your device is paired with a foot pod Tracking Distance and time EWC E lalate ETE distance and ETA Indoor Distance pace and time speed Compass Distance and speed Cadence and steps Altimeter Compass Speed and calories Total ascent and Altimeter Clock Map Total ascent and speed Heart rate Clock Map Clock Registering Your Device Help us better support you by completing our online registration today Go to http my garmin com e Keep the original sales receipt or a photocopy in a safe place Software License Agreement BY USING THE DEVICE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries Garmin grant you a limited license to use the software embedded in this device the Software in binary executable form in the normal operation of the product Title ownership rights and i
23. e Customize the hold function of your arrow keys for your activity page 8 e Select Setup gt Fitness gt Auto Lap to set your lap distance The default distance is 1 mi 1 60 km e Enter your fitness user profile information page 9 and heart rate zones page 11 to obtain accurate calorie measurements Going for a Run Before you go for a run you must change the profile to running page 2 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Start GPS 3 Wait while the device locates satellites 4 Hold Ato start the timer 5 Start running You can hold A to pause and resume your run You can hold V to mark a lap Select the Orange key 7 Select Stop GPS to finish your run The device automatically saves your run o History History includes date time distance calories average speed or pace ascent descent and optional ANT sensor information NOTE History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or paused When the device memory is full a message appears The device does not automatically delete or overwrite your history You can upload your history to Garmin Connect page 10 or BaseCamp page 4 periodically to keep track of all your activity data Viewing an Activity You can view the history or a map of your fitness activity 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select FIT History A list of your activities appears by date 3 Select an activity 4 Select Details or View Map Saving an Activity as a Track You can sa
24. e compass COMPASS A visual representation of the direction in which the device is pointing COURSE The direction from your starting location to a destination Course can be viewed as a planned or set route You must be navigating for this data to appear DATE The current day month and year DESCENT descent total The total elevation distance descended since the last reset DISTANCE trip odometer A running tally of the distance traveled since the last reset ELEVATION The altitude of your current location above or below sea level FINAL DEST final destination The last point on the route to the destination You must be navigating for this data to appear FINAL DIST distance to final destination The remaining distance to the final destination You must be navigating for this data to appear FINAL ETA final estimated time of arrival The estimated time of day you will reach the final destination adjusted to the local time of the destination You must be navigating for this data to appear FINAL ETE final estimated time en route The estimated time remaining before you reach the destination You must be navigating for this data to appear FINAL LOC final location The last point on the route or course FINAL VDST final vertical distance to destination The elevation distance between your current position and the final destination You must be navigating for this data to appear FINAL VSPD final vertical spe
25. e ene TOESLAAN SORES Map Settings seeeeecseesee renee i Sa l Setting var Fitnes User Profile About Lifetime Athletes Geocache SEH INOS edine d We FU cc iasscirscrssacaccrsicnertecieeavomanraus Customizing Your Running or Cycling Pri Going for a Run History A Viewing a an n Aci ity Saving an Activity as a Track Deleting an Activity Using Garmin Connect POP SONS ONS iaiia aaa Mt Pairing ANT Sensors tempe Puttin On the Heart Rate No About Heart Rate Zones ime Fitness Goals wcicicicceciacck wget Setting Your H Rate Zones Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data Foot Pod saa Setting t the Foot Pod Mode Going for a Run Using a Foot Pod Foot Pod Calibration Calibrating Your Foot Pod by D 12 Calibrating Your Foot Pod by GPS 0 puie Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually eceeeeeeee 12 Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensot ccceceeeeee 12 Device Information cssseessceceeeeeeseessseeessnceneeeeeeeee 1 Viewing Device Information Battery ienaa 12 Heart Rate Monitor Battery a E E Table of Contents Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor leaps 12 Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor Data Management c ccecceccecceceseeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeaeeeseaeeateeeeatens 215 PU TGS E O O E TEE A ANT 13 Disconnecting the USB Cable Te Deleting FeSi E CO Troubles ROOD s a a NO Locking
26. ed to destination The rate of ascent or descent to a predetermined altitude You must be navigating for this data to appear GLIDE RATIO The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the change in vertical distance GPS signal strength The strength of the GPS satellite signal GPS ELEVTN GPS elevation The altitude of your current location using GPS GPS HDNG GPS heading The direction you are moving based on GPS GRADE The calculation of rise elevation over run distance For example if for every 10 feet 3 m you climb you travel 200 feet 60 m the grade is 5 GR DEST glide ratio to destination The glide ratio required to descend from your current position to the destination elevation You must be navigating for this data to appear HEADING The direction you are moving HEART RATE Your heart rate in beats per minute bpm Your device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor HR MAX heart rate percentage maximum The percentage of maximum heart rate HR ZONE heart rate zone The current range of heart rate 1 to 5 The default zones are based on your user profile maximum heart rate and resting heart rate LAP ASCNT lap ascent The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap LAP CAD lap cadence The average cadence for the current lap LAP DESCNT lap descent The vertical distance of descent for the current lap LAP DIST lap distance The distance traveled for the curren
27. ion reflects changes in ambient pressure and GPS position Barometer with GPS On Barometric pressure reading reflects changes in Barometric pressure reading reflects changes in ambient pressure and changes in GPS position Using ambient pressure and changes in GPS position the barometer at a constant altitude results in accurate readings Altimeter with GPS Off Elevation remains constant Elevation reflects changes in ambient pressure Barometer with GPS Off Barometric pressure reading reflects changes in Barometric pressure reading is based on the ambient pressure Using the barometer at a constant calibrated altitude and changes in ambient altitude results in accurate readings pressure Heart Rate Zone Calculations Zone of Perceived Exertion Benefits Maximum Heart Rate 50 60 Relaxed easy pace Beginning level rhythmic breathing aerobic training reduces stress 2 60 70 Comfortable pace Basic cardiovascular slightly deeper training good breathing conversation recovery pace possible 3 70 80 Moderate pace more Improved aerobic difficult to hold capacity optimal conversation cardiovascular training 4 80 90 Fast pace and a bit Improved anaerobic uncomfortable capacity and breathing forceful threshold improved speed 5 90 100 Sprinting pace Anaerobic and unsustainable for long muscular endurance period of time labored increased power breathing 16 Appe
28. ite page shows your current location GPS accuracy satellite locations and signal strength Select the Orange key Select Start GPS Select the Orange key Select GPS Tools gt Satellite 5 Select V to view additional information khOND Simulating a Location When you are planning routes or activities in a different area you can turn off GPS and simulate a different location 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt System gt GPS Mode gt Demo Mode 3 Select a location 4 Select Go gt Move to Location Customizing Your Device Setup Overview The Setup menu contains numerous ways to customize your device Garmin recommends that you take the time to familiarize yourself with the settings for each feature If you take the time to customize your settings before your activity you will spend less time adjusting the watch during your activity To Customizing Your Device open the Setup menu select the Orange key and select Setup NOTE Any changes you make are saved to the active profile page 2 Setup Item Available Settings and Information System You can customize GPS settings arrow keys and the device language page 8 Data Pages You can customize data pages and data fields page 8 Sensors You can customize the compass page 8 and altimeter page 9 settings ANT Sensor You can set up wireless accessories such as the heart rate monitor or tempe page 10
29. lect the Orange key Select GPS Tools gt Geocaches Select a geocache and select chirp to show chirp details while you are navigating 9 Select Go and navigate to the geocache page 3 When you are within 32 9 ft 10 m of the geocache that contains a chirp a message appears ON Oo BR WD Applications Clock Setting the Alarm 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Clock gt Alarm Clock gt Add Alarm 3 Use the Orange key and V to set the time 4 Select Tone Vibration or Tone amp Vib 5 Select Once Daily or Weekdays Starting the Countdown Timer 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Clock gt Timer 3 Select the Orange key A and V to set the time Geocaches 4 If necessary select Notification and select a type of notification 5 Select Start Using the Stopwatch 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Clock gt Stopwatch 3 Select Start Adding a Custom Time Zone 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Clock gt Alt Zones gt Add Zone 3 Select a time zone The custom time zone page is added to the quick page loop page 1 Editing a Custom Time Zone 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Clock gt Alt Zones 3 Select a time zone 4 Select an option To change the time zone select Edit Zone To customize the name of the time zone select Edit Label To delete the time zone from the quick page loop select Delete gt Yes Alerts You can set the device to alert you in many differe
30. lues Heart Rate Range You can set minimum and maximum heart rate values or select zone changes See page 11 and page 16 Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values Battery Event You can set a low battery power alert Setting a Proximity Alarm Proximity alarms alert you when you are within a specified range of a particular location 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Alerts gt Proximity gt Edit gt Create New 3 Select a location 4 Enter a radius 5 Select Done Calculating the Size of an Area Before you can calculate the size of an area you must acquire satellites page 2 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select GPS Tools gt Area Calc 3 Walk around the perimeter of the area you want to calculate 4 When you are finished select the Orange key to calculate the area 5 Select an option e Select Save Track enter a name and select Done e Select Change Units to convert the area to a different unit e Select to exit without saving Viewing the Almanacs You can view almanac information for the sun and moon and hunting and fishing 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select an option e To view the sunrise sunset moonrise and moonset information select GPS Tools gt Sun amp Moon To view the predicted best times for hunting and fishing select GPS Tools gt Hunt amp Fish 3 If necessary select or V to view a different day Viewing Satellite Information The satell
31. must zoom in or out manually Points Selects the zoom level for points on the map Track Log Allows you to show or hide tracks on the map Go To Line Allows you to select how the course appears on the map Map Colors Allows you to select whether land or water is highlighted on the map Track Settings Select Setup gt Tracks Method Selects a track recording method Auto records the tracks at a variable rate to create an optimum representation of your tracks If you select Distance or Time you can set the interval rate manually Interval Allows you to set the track log recording rate Recording points more frequently creates a more detailed track but it fills the track log faster Auto Start Sets the device to record your track automatically when you select Start GPS Auto Save Sets the device to automatically save your track when you turn off GPS Auto Pause Sets the device to stop recording your track when you are not moving Output Sets the device to save the track as a GPX FIT ora GPXIFIT file page 13 e GPX records a traditional track that allows you to perform GPS functions with the track such as navigation and routes e FIT records additional information such as lap data and is used to record a track greater than 10 000 points FIT files can be uploaded to Garmin Connect and are much more compact than GPX files e GPXI FIT allows you to output both file types Time Settings Select Setup gt
32. n option Select Pause Track to pause tracking e Select Save Track to save your track e Select Clear Track to erase the track without saving Select Stop GPS to turn off GPS without deleting your track Saving the Current Track 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Tracks gt Current 3 Select an option e To save the entire track select Save e To save part of the track select Save Part and select the part to save Viewing Details about the Track 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Tracks 3 Select a track 4 Select View Map The beginning and the end of the track are marked by flags 5 Select gt Details 6 Use and to view information about the track Clearing the Current Track 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Tracks gt Current gt Clear Deleting a Track 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Tracks 3 Select a track 4 Select Delete gt Yes Sending and Receiving Data Wirelessly Before you can share data wirelessly you must be within 10 feet 3 m of a compatible Garmin device Your device can send or receive data when connected to another compatible device You can share waypoints geocaches routes and tracks wirelessly 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Share Data gt Unit to Unit 3 Select Send or Receive 4 Follow the on screen instructions Garmin Adventures You can create adventures to share your journeys with family friends and the Garmin community Group related items together as
33. ndix Index A accessories 13 adventures 4 alarms 7 clock 6 proximity 7 alerts 7 location 7 almanac hunting and fishing 7 sunrise and sunset 7 altimeter 1 2 6 9 13 15 ANT sensors 10 area calculation 7 Auto Pause 9 10 B backlight 1 9 barometer 1 2 6 13 15 BaseCamp 2 13 battery 12 charging 1 life 1 12 replacing 12 bearing pointer 3 Cc calibrating altimeter 6 compass 5 charging the device 1 chirp 6 10 cleaning the device 12 13 compass 1 3 5 8 computer connecting 2 contrast 9 coordinates 5 countdown timer 6 customizing the device 8 10 D data sharing 4 storing 10 transferring 10 data fields 8 15 deleting all user data 13 locations 3 profiles 3 demo mode 7 device registration 15 resetting 13 distance 4 downloading geocaches 6 E elevation 1 2 plot 13 F files transferring 6 types 13 finding locations near your location 3 fishing times 7 fitness 9 10 foot pod 11 12 G Garmin Connect storing data 10 geocaches 4 6 10 13 downloading 6 navigating to 6 GPS 8 12 signal 1 2 7 stopping 2 7 GSC 10 10 H heart rate 2 monitor 10 zones 11 16 heart rate monitor 10 13 hiking 2 history 10 sending to computer 10 viewing 10 HomePort 13 hunting and fishing times 7 K keys 1 8 locking 13 L language 8 lifetime athlete 9 10 locations 5 7 editing 3 saving 3 locking keys 13 M main menu customizing 8 man overboard MOB 6 maps 4 browsing 5 navig
34. nt situations where your awareness of the surrounding conditions or other data is important There are three types of alerts event alerts range alerts and recurring alerts Event alert An event alert notifies you once The event is a specific value For example you can set the device to alert you when you reach a specified elevation Range alert A range alert notifies you any time the device is above or below a specified range of values For example you can set the device to alert you when your heart rate is below 60 beats per minute bpm and over 210 bpm Recurring alert A recurring alert notifies you every time the device records a specified value or interval For example you can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes Alert Name Alert Type Description Proximity Recurring See page 7 Distance Event You can set an interval or a custom recurring distance from your final destination Time Event You can set an interval or a custom time recurring from your estimated time of arrival Elevation Event range You can set minimum and maximum recurring elevation values You can also set the device to alert you when you ascend or descend a specified amount You can set alerts for reaching waypoints and the final destination of a track or Nav Arrival Event route Speed Range You can set minimum and maximum speed values Pace Range You can set minimum and maximum pace va
35. ntellectual property rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and or its third party providers You acknowledge that the Software is the property of Garmin and or its third party providers and is protected under the United States of America copyright laws and international copyright treaties You further acknowledge that the structure organization and code of the Software for which source code is not provided are valuable trade secrets of Garmin and or its third party providers and that the Software in source code form remains a valuable trade secret of Garmin and or its third party providers You agree not to decompile disassemble modify reverse assemble reverse engineer or reduce to human readable form the Software or any part thereof or create any derivative works based on the Software You agree not to export or re export the Software to any country in violation of the export control laws of the United States of America or the export control laws of any other applicable country The altimeter and barometer function differently depending on the fixed or variable settings For information about calibrating the barometric altimeter see page 6 For information about tracking weather changes see page 6 You can adjust the altimeter and barometric settings by selecting Setup gt Sensors gt Altimeter gt Baro Plot Appendix 15 Sensor Fixed VEEL G Altimeter with GPS On Elevation is equal to GPS elevation Elevat
36. p or the trail head 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Tracks gt Current gt TracBack The two pointer marks serve as a bearing pointer The top orange mark points in the direction you are facing 9 Align the pointer marks with the top orange mark 2 S 10 Continue to walk in that direction until you reach the destination Navigating with Sight N Go You can point the device at an object in the distance such as a water tower lock in the direction and then navigate to the object 1 Select the Orange key Your current location track to follow and end point 2 Select GPS Tools gt Sight N Go appear on the map Navigation 5 Altimeter and Barometer The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer OnDemand sensor data page 1 Always On sensor data page 2 Altimeter settings page 9 Altimeter and barometric readings page 15 Calibrating the Barometric Altimeter Your device was already calibrated at the factory and the device uses automatic calibration at your GPS starting point by default You can manually calibrate the barometric altimeter if you know the correct elevation or the correct sea level pressure 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Sensors gt Altimeter 3 Select an option e Select Auto Cal gt At Start to calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point e Select Auto Cal gt Continuous to calibrate automatically with periodic GPS cali
37. perience irregular compass behavior for example after moving long distances or after extreme temperature changes you can e Select Waypoints Select Tracks Select Routes manually calibrate the compass e Select GPS Tools gt Coordinates 1 Select the Orange key e Select GPS Tools gt POIs 2 Select Setup gt Sensors gt Compass gt Calibrate gt Start e Select GPS Tools gt Geocaches 3 Follow the on screen instructions 6 Select a destination 7 Select Go Map A represents your location on the map As you travel the icon moves and leaves a track log trail Waypoint names and symbols appear on the map When you are navigating to a destination your route is marked with a line on the map e Map navigation page 5 Map settings page 9 GARMIN Browsing the Map 1 While navigating select A to view the map 2 Select the Orange key The device displays time to destination distance to 3 Select an option destination and estimated time of arrival e To pan up or down select Pan and select A or V 8 Select to view the compass page To pan right or left select Pan gt gt and select A or V e To navigate to a saved location select Pan select the Orange key and select Select Pt To zoom in or out select Zoom and select or V Navigating Using TracBack While navigating you can navigate back to the beginning of your track This can be helpful when finding your way back to cam
38. product does not transmit heart rate data while swimming From 23 F to 122 F from 5 C to 50 C Battery type Battery life Water resistance Operating temperature range Radio frequency protocol 2 4 GHz ANT wireless communications protocol Battery Information The actual battery life depends on how much you use GPS device sensors optional wireless sensors and the backlight Battery Life Mode 16 hours Normal GPS mode 50 hours UltraTrac GPS mode Up to 2 weeks Up to 6 weeks Always On sensor mode Watch mode Heart Rate Monitor Battery Do not use a sharp object to remove user replaceable batteries Contact your local waste disposal department to properly recycle the batteries Perchlorate Material special handling may apply Go to www dtsc ca gov hazardouswaste perchlorate Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery 1 Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on the back of the module 2 Remove the cover and battery 12 Device Information 3 Wait 30 seconds 4 Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up NOTE Do not damage or lose the O ring gasket 5 Replace the back cover and the four screws After you replace the heart rate monitor battery you may need to pair it with the device again Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor You must unsnap and remove the module before cleaning the strap
39. r you can try these tips e Reapply moisture to the electrodes and contact patch You can use water saliva or electrode gel e Tighten the strap on your chest e Warm up for 5 10 minutes e Wash the strap after every seven uses page 13 e Wear a cotton shirt or wet your shirt if suitable for your activity Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart rate signals Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart rate monitor Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic fields some 2 4 Ghz wireless sensors high voltage power lines electric motors ovens microwave ovens 2 4 Ghz cordless phones and wireless LAN access points e Replace the battery page 12 Foot Pod Your device is compatible with the foot pod You can use the foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak The foot pod is on standby and ready to send data like the heart rate monitor After 30 minutes of inactivity the foot pod powers off to conserve the battery When the battery is low a message appears on your device Approximately five hours of battery life remain Setting the Foot Pod Mode You can set your device to use foot pod data instead of GPS data to calculate pace 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Fitness gt Foot Pod Speed 3 Select an option
40. rage value to provide more accuracy 1 Select the Orange key Select Waypoints Select a waypoint Select Average Move to the waypoint location Select Start Follow the on screen instructions When the confidence reaches 100 select Save For best results collect four to eight samples for the waypoint waiting at least 90 minutes between samples ON OO BR W BD Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from a marked location to a new location 1 Select the Orange key Select Waypoints Select a waypoint Select Project Follow the on screen instructions The projected waypoint is saved with a default name ak WON Deleting a Waypoint 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Waypoints 3 Select a waypoint 4 Select Delete gt Yes Deleting All Waypoints 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Reset gt Waypoints gt Yes Waypoints Routes and Tracks Routes A route is a sequence of waypoints or locations that leads you to your final destination Creating a Route Select the Orange key Select Routes gt Create New Select First Point Select a category Select the first point on the route Select Next Point Repeat steps 4 6 until the route is complete Select Done to save the route diting the Name of a Route Select the Orange key Select Routes Select a route Select Rename Use the Orange key A and Y to enter charac
41. rap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air and therefore provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data You must pair the tempe with your device to display temperature data from the tempe Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor NOTE If you do not have a heart rate monitor you can skip this task 10 Fitness You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin just below your breastplate It should be snug enough to stay in place during your activity 1 Snap the heart rate monitor module onto the strap 2 Wet both electrodes on the back of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest and the transmitter 3 If the heart rate monitor has a contact patch wet the contact patch 4 Wrap the strap around your chest and connect the strap hook to the loop The Garmin logo should be right side up 5 Bring the device within range 3 m of the heart rate monitor After you put on the heart rate monitor it is on standby and ready to send data TIP If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear see page 11 About Heart Rate Zones Many athletes use heart rate zones to measure and increase their cardiovascular strength and improve their level of fitness A heart rate zone is a set range of heartbeats per minute The five commonly accepted heart rate zones are numbered from 1 to 5 according to increasing intensity Generally heart rate zones are calculated based on per
42. rash 2 Disconnect the cable from your computer Deleting Files If you do not know the purpose of a file do not delete it Your device memory contains important system files that should not be deleted 1 Open the Garmin drive or volume 2 If necessary open a folder or volume 3 Select a file 4 Press the Delete key on your keyboard Troubleshooting Locking the Keys You can lock the keys to prevent inadvertent key presses 1 Select the data page you want to view while the keys are locked 2 Hold and A to lock the keys 3 Hold and A to unlock the keys Resetting Your Device If the device stops responding you may need to reset it 1 Hold for at least 25 seconds 2 Hold for one second to turn on the device Resetting the Device to Factory Settings You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default values 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Reset gt All Settings gt Yes Clearing All Sensor Plot Data 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Reset gt Clear Plots gt Yes Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website Go to www garmin com outdoor e Go to www garmin com learningcenter Go to http buy garmin com or contact your Garmin dealer for information about optional accessories and replacement parts Appendix Data Fields Some data fields require you to be navigating or require ANT accessories
43. t lap LAP HR lap heart rate The average heart rate for the current lap LAP HR lap heart rate percentage The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap LAP PACE The average pace for the current lap LAPS The number of laps completed for the current activity LAP SPEED The average speed for the current lap LAP TIME The stopwatch time for the current lap LAP TOTAL The stopwatch time for all the completed laps LAT LON latitude longitude The current position in latitude and longitude regardless of the selected position format setting LLAP ASCNT last lap ascent The vertical distance of ascent for the last completed lap LLAP CAD last lap cadence The average cadence for the last completed lap LLAP DECNT last lap descent The vertical distance of descent for the last completed lap LLAP DIST last lap distance The distance traveled for the last completed lap LLAP HR last lap heart rate The average heart rate for the last completed lap LLAP PACE last lap pace The average pace for the last completed lap LLAP SPD last lap speed The average speed for the last completed lap LLAP TIME last lap time The stopwatch time for the last completed lap LOCATION The current position using the selected position format setting MAX ASCENT maximum ascent The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or meters per minute since the last reset MAX DESCNT maximum descent The m
44. t GPS 5 Wait while the device locates satellites Stopping GPS 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Stop GPS Going for a Hike Before you go for a hike you should charge the device completely page 1 and make sure the profile is hiking page 2 1 Select the Orange key Select Start GPS Wait while the device locates satellites Start hiking When you want to take a break or pause the device from tracking hold gt and select Pause Track 6 To resume tracking hold and select Resume Track 7 To save your hiking data hold 5 and select Save Track 8 If necessary select Yes to stop GPS ak W ND Sending Your Hike to BaseCamp Before you can send data to BaseCamp you must download BaseCamp to your computer www garmin com basecamp You can view your hike other tracks and waypoints on your computer 1 Connect your device to your computer using the USB cable Your device appears as a removable drive in My Computer on Windows computers and as a mounted volume on Mac computers 2 Start BaseCamp 3 Follow the on screen instructions Profiles Profiles are a collection of settings that optimize your device based on how you are using it For example the settings and views are different when you are using the device when hiking than when mountain biking When you are using a profile and you change settings such as data fields or units of measurement the changes are saved automatically as part of
45. ters When finished select _ gt Done diting a Route Select the Orange key Select Routes Select a route Select Edit Select a point Select an option e To view the point on the map select Map e To change the order of the point on the route select Move Up or Move Down To insert an additional point on the route select Insert The additional point is inserted before the point you are editing Oanh_ wWnN AM Our WNnN AM AON OAALWHD To add a point to the end of the route select Next Point To remove the point from the route select Remove Viewing a Route on the Map 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Routes 3 Select a route 4 Select View Map Deleting a Route 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Routes 3 Select a route 4 Select Delete gt Yes Reversing a Route 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Routes 3 Select a route 4 Select Reverse Tracks A track is a recording of your path The track log contains information about points along the recorded path including time location and elevation for each point Recording a Track 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Start GPS 3 Wait while the device locates satellites 4 Walk around to record a track Your distance and time appear 5 Select V to view the loop of data pages including compass data altimeter data ascent and speed the map and the time of day page You can customize the data pages page 8 6 Hold 7 Select a
46. the GPS to Normal UltraTrac page 8 Indoor or Demo Mode GPS off WAAS Sets the device to use Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS GPS signals For information about WAAS go to www garmin com aboutGPS waas html Hot Keys Allows you to customize the hold function of the arrow keys page 8 Language Sets the text language on the device NOTE Changing the text language does not change the language of user entered data or map data About UltraTrac UltraTrac is a GPS setting that records track points less frequently than normal GPS mode in order to save battery The default interval between track points is one point per minute You can adjust the interval Compass Settings Select Setup gt Sensors gt Compass Display Sets the directional heading on the compass to degrees or milli radians North Ref Sets the north reference of the compass page 8 Mode Sets the compass to use either a combination of GPS and the electronic sensor data when moving Auto or GPS data only Off Calibrate Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor page 5 Setting the North Reference You can set the directional reference used in calculating heading information 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Sensors gt Compass gt North Ref 3 Select an option e To set geographic north as the heading reference select True To set the magnetic declination for your location automatically select Magnetic Cus
47. the profile Changing Profiles When you change activities you can quickly change the setup of the device to suit the activity by changing the profile 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Profiles 3 Select a profile The profile you selected is now the active profile Any changes you make are saved to the active profile Creating a Custom Profile You can customize your settings and data fields for a particular activity or trip 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Profiles 3 Select an option Select a profile Select Create New and select the new profile The profile you selected is now the active profile The previous profile was saved 4 lf necessary select Edit and edit the name of the profile 5 Customize your settings page 7 and data fields for the active profile Introduction Any changes you make are saved to the active profile Deleting a Profile 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Profiles 3 Select a profile 4 Select Delete gt Yes Waypoints Routes and Tracks Waypoints Waypoints are locations you record and store in the device Creating a Waypoint You can save your current location as a waypoint 1 Hold the Orange key 2 Select an option e To save the waypoint without changes select Save e To make changes to the waypoint select Edit make changes to the waypoint and select Save Finding a Waypoint by Name 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Waypoints gt Spell Search
48. to display data ACCURACY GPS The margin of error for your exact location For example your GPS location is accurate to within 12 feet 3 65 m AMB PRESS ambient pressure The uncalibrated environmental pressure ASCENT ascent total The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset AVG ASCENT average ascent The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset AVG CAD average cadence The average cadence for the current activity AVG DESCNT average descent The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset Appendix 13 AVG HR average heart rate The average heart rate for the current activity AVG HR average heart rate percentage The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current activity AVG LAP average lap The average lap time for the current activity AVG PACE average pace The average pace for the current activity AVG SPEED average speed overall The average speed while moving and stopped since the last reset BAROMETER The calibrated current pressure BATTERY The remaining battery power BEARING The direction from your current location to a destination You must be navigating for this data to appear CADENCE The revolutions of the crank arm or strides per minute Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory CALORIES The amount of total calories burned CMP HDNG compass heading The direction you are moving based on th
49. tomizing Your Device e To set grid north 000 as the heading reference select Grid e To set the magnetic variation value manually select User enter the magnetic variance and select Done Altimeter Settings Select Setup gt Sensors gt Altimeter Auto Cal Allows the altimeter to self calibrate each time you turn on GPS tracking Baro Plot Variable records changes in elevation while you are moving Fixed assumes the device is stationary at a fixed elevation so the barometric pressure should only change due to weather Amb Press records ambient pressure changes over a period of time Elev Plot Sets the device to record elevation changes over a period of time or distance Calibrate Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor Setting the Device Tones You can customize tones for messages and keys 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Tones 3 Select Messages or Keys 4 Select an option Display Settings Select Setup gt Display Backlight Adjusts the backlight level and the length of time before the backlight turns off Contrast Adjusts the screen contrast Map Settings Select Setup gt Map Orientation Adjusts how the map is shown on the page North Up shows North at the top of the page Track Up shows your current direction of travel toward the top of the page Auto Zoom Automatically selects the appropriate zoom level for optimal use on your map When Off is selected you
50. troduction GARMIN 3 Select V 4 Select GARMIN NOTE Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor To get the most accurate temperature reading remove the device from your wrist and wait 20 30 minutes TIP To purchase a tempe wireless temperature sensor go to www garmin com When you have the tempe paired with the f nix page 10 you automatically get accurate temperature readings without having to remove the device from your wrist Turning on a Sensor Mode The default sensor mode is on demand mode which offers you quick access to compass altimeter barometer or temperature data You can also put the device in always on mode to display continuous sensor data NOTE If you have an optional heart rate monitor or speed and cadence sensor paired with the device your device can display continuous heart rate or speed and cadence data 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select Setup gt Sensors gt Mode gt Always On Acquiring Satellites Before you can use the GPS navigation features such as recording a track you must acquire satellite signals The device may need a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals The time and date are set automatically based on the GPS position To adjust the time settings see page 6 For more information about GPS go to www garmin com aboutGPS 1 Hold to turn on the device 2 Select your language first time only 3 Select the Orange key 4 Select Star
51. ve an activity as a track using GPS This allows you to perform GPS functions with the activity such as navigation and routes 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select FIT History 3 Select an activity 4 Select Save as Track Deleting an Activity 1 Select the Orange key 2 Select FIT History 3 Select an activity 4 Select Delete gt Yes Using Garmin Connect 1 Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable 2 Go to www garminconnect com start 3 Follow the on screen instructions ANT Sensors The device is compatible with these optional wireless ANT accessories e Heart rate monitor page 10 e GSC 10 speed and cadence sensor page 12 e tempe wireless temperature sensor page 10 For information about compatibility and purchasing additional sensors go to http buy garmin com Pairing ANT Sensors Pairing is the connecting of ANT wireless devices for example connecting a tempe temperature sensor with your Garmin device 1 Bring the device within range 3 m of the sensor NOTE Stay 10 m away from other ANT sensors while pairing Select the Orange key Select Setup gt ANT Sensor Select your sensor Select New Search When the sensor is paired with your device the sensor status changes from Searching to Connected Sensor data appears in the data page loop or a custom data field ak WON tempe The tempe is an ANT wireless temperature sensor You can attach the sensor to a secure st
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