GARMIN EPIX User Manual

epix™  
Owner’s Manual  
May 2015  
Printed in Taiwan  
190-01753-00_0A  
Table of Contents  
Table of Contents  
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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.  
Introduction  
WARNING  
Plug the USB end of the cable into the AC adapter or a  
computer USB port.  
See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the  
product box for product warnings and other important  
information.  
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Plug the AC adapter into a standard wall outlet.  
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Always consult your physician before you begin or modify any  
exercise program.  
Align the hinged side of the charging cradle with the  
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groove on the bottom of the device.  
Device Overview  
Snap the top of the charger onto the device.  
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When you connect the device to a power source, the device  
turns on.  
Charge the device completely.  
LIGHT  
Select to turn the backlight on and off.  
Hold to turn the device on and off or to lock the  
device.  
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indicates the battery charge level.  
Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device  
START  
STOP  
Select to start or stop an activity.  
Select to choose an option in a menu.  
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You should connect your epix device to a smartphone to access  
the full features of the device.  
BACK  
LAP  
Select to return to the previous page.  
Select to record a lap or a rest during an activity.  
Go to www.garmin.com/apps, and download the Garmin  
ConnectMobile app to your smartphone.  
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DOWN  
Select to scroll through widgets, menus, and  
messages.  
Hold to view the watch face from any page.  
Bring your smartphone within 10 m (33 ft.) of your device.  
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On the epix device, hold  
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UP  
Select to scroll through widgets, menus, and  
messages.  
Select to dismiss a short message or notification.  
Hold to view the main menu.  
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Select Settings > Bluetooth > Pair Mobile Device.  
On your smartphone, open the Garmin Connect Mobile app.  
Select an option to add your device to your Garmin Connect  
account:  
Touchscreen Tap or swipe to interact with device features.  
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If this is the first device you have paired a device with the  
Garmin Connect Mobile app, follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
Touchscreen Tips  
You can use the touchscreen to interact with many device  
features.  
If you have already paired another device with the Garmin  
Swipe up or down to scroll through widgets, data screens,  
lists, and menus.  
Connect Mobile app, select  
the on-screen instructions.  
> Devices > , and follow  
Tap the screen to select an item.  
From a data screen, hold a data field to change it.  
Tap an on-screen control to activate the control.  
Make each touchscreen selection a separate action.  
Support and Updates  
Garmin Expressprovides easy access to these services for  
Garmin® devices.  
Product registration  
Locking and Unlocking the Device  
You can lock the touchscreen or the keys to prevent inadvertent  
screen touches or key presses.  
Product manuals  
Software updates  
Data uploads to Garmin Connect  
To lock the touchscreen, hold , and select Lock Screen.  
To unlock the touchscreen, hold , and select Unlock  
Screen.  
Setting Up Garmin Express  
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.  
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To lock the touchscreen and keys, hold , and select Lock  
Device.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
To unlock the touchscreen and keys, hold , and select  
Unlock Device.  
Widgets  
Charging the Device  
Your device comes preloaded with widgets that provide at-a-  
glance information. Some widgets require a Bluetooth®  
connection to a compatible smartphone.  
NOTICE  
To prevent corrosion, thoroughly clean and dry the contacts and  
the surrounding area before charging or connecting to a  
computer. Refer to the cleaning instructions in the appendix.  
Notifications: Alerts you to incoming calls and texts according  
to your smartphone notification settings.  
Introduction  
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Calendar: Displays upcoming meetings from your smartphone  
If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter  
additional information.  
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calendar.  
Music controls: Music player controls for your smartphone.  
If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+  
sensors.  
Weather: Displays the current temperature and weather  
forecast.  
If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the  
device locates satellites.  
Activity Tracking: Tracks your daily step count, step goal,  
distance traveled, calories burned, and sleep statistics.  
Select START to start the timer.  
Sensor Information: Displays information from an internal  
NOTE: The device does not record your activity data until  
you start the timer.  
sensor or a connected ANT+® sensor.  
Compass: Displays an electronic compass.  
Stopping an Activity  
Map: Displays your location on the map.  
NOTE: Some options are not available for some activities.  
Viewing Widgets  
Select STOP.  
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Your device comes preloaded with several widgets, and more  
are available when you pair your device with a smartphone.  
Select an option:  
To follow your track back to the starting point of your  
activity, select TracBack.  
From any screen, hold  
The clock appears.  
Select UP or DOWN.  
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To resume your activity, select Resume.  
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To save the activity and return to watch mode, select  
Save.  
The device cycles through the available widgets.  
To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select  
Discard.  
If you are recording an activity, select BACK to return to the  
activity data pages.  
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To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time,  
select Resume Later.  
Select START to view additional options and functions for a  
widget (optional).  
VIRBRemote  
The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB  
action camera from a distance. Go to www.garmin.com/VIRB to  
purchase a VIRB action camera.  
Skiing  
Going Cross-Country Skiing  
Before you go skiing, you should charge the device (Charging  
Controlling a VIRB Action Camera  
From the watch face, select START.  
Select XC Ski.  
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Before you can use the VIRB remote function, you must enable  
the remote setting on your VIRB camera. See the VIRB Series  
Owner's Manual for more information. You must also set the  
VIRB widget to be shown in the widget loop (Customizing the  
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.  
Select START to start the timer.  
History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your activity.  
Turn on your VIRB camera.  
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On your epix device, select UP or DOWN from the watch face  
to view the VIRB widget.  
Select LAP to record laps (optional).  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
Wait while the device connects to your VIRB camera.  
Select START.  
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Going Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding  
Before you go skiing or snowboarding, you should charge the  
device (Charging the Device).  
The remote control appears.  
Select an option:  
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To record video, select Start Recording.  
The video counter appears on the epix screen.  
To stop recording video, select Stop Recording.  
To take a photo, select Take Photo.  
From the watch face, select START.  
Select Ski / Board.  
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Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.  
Select START to start the timer.  
History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your activity.  
Activities  
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Your device can be used for indoor, outdoor, athletic, and fitness  
activities. When you start an activity, the device displays and  
records sensor data. You can save activities and share them  
with the Garmin Connect community.  
You can also add Connect IQactivity apps to your device using  
your Garmin Connect account (Connect IQ Features).  
The auto run feature is turned on by default. This feature  
automatically records new ski runs based on your movement.  
The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill and when  
you are on a chairlift. The timer remains paused during the  
chairlift ride.  
If necessary, start moving downhill to restart the timer.  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
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Starting an Activity  
When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if  
required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to  
watch mode.  
Viewing Your Ski Runs  
Your device records the details of each skiing or snowboarding  
run. You can view run details from the paused screen or while  
the timer is running.  
From the watch face, select START.  
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Select an activity.  
Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.  
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Activities  
                   
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Select an activity.  
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NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Select Metronome > Status > On.  
Select an option:  
Select View Runs.  
Select UP and DOWN to view details of your last run, your  
current run, and your total runs.  
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The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum  
speed, average speed, and total descent.  
Select Beats Per Minute to enter a value based on the  
cadence you want to maintain.  
Select Alert Frequency to customize the frequency of the  
beats.  
Hiking  
Select Sounds to customize the metronome tone and  
vibration.  
Going for a Hike  
Before you go for a hike, you should charge the device  
If necessary, select Preview to listen to the metronome  
feature before you run.  
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From the watch face, select START.  
Select Hike.  
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Hold DOWN to return to the clock.  
Go for a run (Going for a Run).  
The metronome starts automatically.  
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Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.  
Select START to start the timer.  
History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your activity.  
During your run, select UP or DOWN to view the metronome  
screen.  
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If necessary, hold UP to change the metronome settings.  
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The device records a track while you hike.  
When you need to take a break or pause the device from  
tracking, select STOP > Resume Later.  
Biking  
Going for a Ride  
The device saves the status of your hike and enters low  
power mode.  
Before you go for a ride, you should charge the device  
(Charging the Device). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for  
your ride, you must pair the sensor with your device (Pairing  
Select START > Hike > Resume to resume tracking.  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
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Pair your ANT+ sensors, such as a heart rate monitor, speed  
sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).  
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Auto Climb  
From the watch face, select START.  
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When the auto climb feature is enabled for your activity, the  
device detects when you start climbing and transitions  
automatically to a different data page. You can enable auto  
climb in the activity settings for some activities, such as running,  
hiking, or climbing (Activity App Settings). You can also select  
the data page to be displayed and the ascent threshold used to  
detect a climb.  
Select Bike.  
When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device  
connects to the sensors.  
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.  
Select START to start the timer.  
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History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your activity.  
Running  
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Going for a Run  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
Before you go for a run, you should charge the device (Charging  
the Device). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for your run,  
you must pair the sensor with your device (Pairing ANT+  
Sensors).  
Swimming  
NOTICE  
Put on your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate  
monitor (optional).  
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The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with  
the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.  
From the watch face, select START.  
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Select Run.  
NOTE: The device cannot record heart rate data while  
swimming.  
When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device  
connects to the sensors.  
Going for a Pool Swim  
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.  
Select START to start the timer.  
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Before you go for a swim, you should charge the device  
History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your activity.  
From the watch face, select START.  
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Select Pool Swim.  
Select LAP to record laps (optional).  
Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.  
Select START to start the timer.  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your activity.  
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Using the Metronome  
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
When resting, select LAP to pause the timer.  
Select LAP to restart the timer.  
The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help  
you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or  
more consistent cadence.  
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Select Settings > Apps.  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
Activities  
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Swim Terminology  
Length: One trip down the pool.  
Going for an Open Water Swim  
Before you go for a swim, you should charge the device  
Interval: One or more consecutive lengths. A new interval starts  
after a rest.  
From the watch face, select START.  
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Stroke: A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the  
Select Open Water.  
device completes a full cycle.  
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.  
Select START to start the timer.  
Swolf: Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one pool  
length and the number of strokes for that length. For  
example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of  
45. For open water swimming, swolf is calculated over 25  
meters. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and,  
like golf, a lower score is better.  
History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your activity.  
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Select LAP to record an interval (optional).  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
Stroke Types  
Stroke type identification is available only for pool swimming.  
Your stroke type is identified at the end of a length. Stroke types  
appear when you are viewing interval history. You can also  
select stroke type as a custom data field (Customizing the Data  
Screens).  
Multisport  
Triathletes, duathletes, and other multisport competitors can  
take advantage of the multisport activity. During a multisport  
activity, you can transition between activities and continue to  
view your total time and distance. For example, you can switch  
from biking to running and view your total time and distance for  
biking and running throughout the multisport activity.  
Free  
Back  
Freestyle  
Backstroke  
Breast Breaststroke  
You can customize a multisport activity, or you can use the  
default multisport activity set up for a standard triathlon.  
Fly  
Butterfly  
Mixed  
Drill  
More than one stroke type in an interval  
Used with drill logging (Training with the Drill Log)  
Starting a Triathlon or Multisport Activity  
Before you start an activity, you should charge the device  
(Charging the Device). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor, you  
must pair the sensor with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors).  
Resting During Pool Swimming  
The default rest screen displays two rest timers. It also displays  
time and distance for the last completed interval.  
Pair your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate  
monitor (optional).  
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NOTE: Swim data is not recorded during a rest.  
During your swim activity, select LAP to start a rest.  
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From the watch face, select START.  
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The display reverses to white text on a black background,  
and the rest screen appears.  
Select Triathlon or a custom multisport activity.  
Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.  
Select START to start the timer.  
During a rest, select UP or DOWN to view other data screens  
(optional).  
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History is recorded only while the timer is running.  
Start your first activity.  
Select LAP, and continue swimming.  
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Repeat for additional rest intervals.  
Select LAP to transition to the next activity.  
Training with the Drill Log  
If transitions are turned on, the transition time is recorded  
separately from the activity times.  
The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming. You can  
use the drill log feature to manually record kick sets, one-arm  
swimming, or any type of swimming that is not one of the four  
major strokes. The drill time is recorded, and you must enter the  
distance.  
If necessary, select LAP to start the next activity.  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
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TIP: You can customize the data screens and data fields for  
your pool swim activity (Customizing the Data Screens).  
Creating a Custom Activity  
From the watch face, select START.  
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Hold  
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Select Pool Swim.  
Select Settings > Apps > Add New.  
During your pool swim activity, select UP or DOWN to view  
the drill log screen.  
Select an activity type.  
NOTE: If you are creating a custom multisport activity, you  
are prompted to select two or more activities and include  
transitions.  
Select LAP to start the drill timer.  
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After completing a drill interval, select LAP.  
If necessary, select an accent color.  
If necessary, select an icon.  
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The drill timer stops, but the activity timer continues to record  
the entire swim session.  
Select a distance for the completed drill.  
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Select a name or enter a custom name.  
Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for  
the activity profile.  
Duplicate activity names include a number, for example:  
Triathlon(2).  
Select an option:  
Select an option:  
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To start another drill interval, select LAP.  
Select Use Default to create your custom activity starting  
from the default system settings.  
To start a swim interval, select UP or DOWN to return to  
the swim training screens.  
Select a copy of an existing activity to create your custom  
activity starting from one of your saved activities.  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
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If necessary, select the GPS mode.  
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Activities  
             
Select an option:  
Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per  
minute.  
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Select Done to save and use the custom activity.  
Select %Max. HR to view and edit the zones as a  
percentage of your maximum heart rate.  
Select Edit Settings to customize specific activity  
settings.  
Select %HRR to view and edit the zones as a percentage  
of your heart rate reserve (maximum heart rate minus  
resting heart rate).  
Indoor Activities  
The epix device can be used for training indoors, such as  
running on an indoor track or using a stationary bike.  
Select Max. HR, and enter your maximum heart rate.  
Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.  
Select Resting HR, and enter your resting heart rate.  
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GPS is turned off for indoor activities. When running with GPS  
turned off, speed, distance, and cadence are calculated using  
the accelerometer in the device. The accelerometer is self-  
calibrating. The accuracy of the speed, distance, and cadence  
data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.  
Heart Rate Zone Calculations  
Zone % of  
Maximum  
Perceived Exertion  
Benefits  
Heart Rate  
Training  
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50–60%  
Relaxed, easy pace,  
rhythmic breathing  
Beginning-level  
aerobic training,  
reduces stress  
Setting Up Your User Profile  
You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, heart  
rate zone, and power zone settings. The device uses this  
information to calculate accurate training data.  
60–70%  
Comfortable pace,  
slightly deeper  
Basic cardiovascular  
training, good  
breathing, conversation recovery pace  
possible  
Hold  
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70–80%  
80–90%  
Moderate pace, more  
difficult to hold  
Improved aerobic  
capacity, optimal  
Select My Stats > User Profile.  
conversation  
cardiovascular training  
Select an option.  
Fast pace and a bit  
Improved anaerobic  
Fitness Goals  
uncomfortable, breathing capacity and  
forceful  
threshold, improved  
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and  
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these  
principles.  
speed  
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90–100%  
Sprinting pace,  
Anaerobic and  
unsustainable for long  
period of time, labored  
breathing  
muscular endurance,  
increased power  
Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise intensity.  
Training in certain heart rate zones can help you improve  
cardiovascular capacity and strength.  
Setting Your Power Zones  
Knowing your heart rate zones can prevent you from  
overtraining and can decrease your risk of injury.  
The values for the zones are default values and may not match  
your personal abilities. If you know your functional threshold  
power (FTP) value, you can enter it and allow the software to  
calculate your power zones automatically. You can manually  
adjust your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect  
account.  
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the table  
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations) 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.  
The default maximum heart rate is 220 minus your age.  
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Select My Stats > User Profile > Power Zones > Based  
On.  
About Heart Rate Zones  
Select an option:  
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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 percentages of your maximum heart rate.  
Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts.  
Select % FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage  
of your functional threshold power.  
Select FTP, and enter your FTP value.  
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Select a zone, and enter a value for each zone.  
Setting Your Heart Rate Zones  
If necessary, select Minimum, and enter a minimum power  
value.  
The device uses your user profile information from the initial  
setup to determine your default heart rate zones. The device  
has separate heart rate zones for running and cycling. For the  
most accurate calorie data during your activity, set your  
maximum heart rate. You can also set each heart rate zone and  
enter your resting heart rate manually. You can manually adjust  
your zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect  
account.  
Activity Tracking  
Turning On Activity Tracking  
The activity tracking feature records your daily step count, step  
goal, distance traveled, and calories burned for each recorded  
day. Your calories burned includes your base metabolism plus  
activity calories.  
Hold  
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Select My Stats > User Profile > Heart Rate Zones.  
Select Default to view the default values (optional).  
The default values can be applied to running and cycling.  
Select Running or Cycling.  
Activity tracking can be enabled during the initial device setup,  
or at any time.  
NOTE: Turning on activity tracking can decrease the battery life  
between charges.  
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Select Preference > Set Custom > Based On.  
Select an option:  
Select Settings > Activity Tracking > Status > On.  
Training  
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Your step count does not appear until the device locates  
satellites and sets the time automatically. The device may  
need a clear view of the sky to locate satellite signals.  
Starting a Workout  
Before you can start a workout, you must download a workout  
from your Garmin Connect account.  
The number of steps taken during the day appears on the  
activity tracking widget. The step count is updated periodically.  
Hold  
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Select Training > My Workouts.  
Select a workout.  
Using the Move Alert  
Before you can use the move alert, you must turn on activity  
tracking.  
Select Do Workout.  
If necessary, select an activity type.  
Select START to start the timer.  
Sitting for prolonged periods of time can trigger undesirable  
metabolic state changes. The move alert reminds you to keep  
moving. After one hour of inactivity, Move! and the red bar  
appear. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are  
turned on (System Settings).  
After you begin a workout, the device displays each step of the  
workout, the target (optional), and the current workout data.  
About the Training Calendar  
Go for a short walk (at least a couple of minutes) to reset the  
move alert.  
The training calendar on your device is an extension of the  
training calendar or schedule you set up in Garmin Connect.  
After you have added a few workouts to the Garmin Connect  
calendar, you can send them to your device. All scheduled  
workouts sent to the device appear in the training calendar list  
by date. When you select a day in the training calendar, you can  
view or do the workout. The scheduled workout stays on your  
device whether you complete it or skip it. When you send  
scheduled workouts from Garmin Connect, they overwrite the  
existing training calendar.  
Auto Goal  
Your device creates a daily step goal automatically, based on  
your previous activity levels. As you move during the day, the  
device shows your progress toward your daily goal  
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Using Garmin Connect Training Plans  
Before you can download and use a training plan from Garmin  
Connect, you must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin  
Connect).  
You can browse Garmin Connect to find a training plan,  
schedule workouts and courses, and download the plan to your  
device.  
If you choose not to use the auto goal feature, you can set a  
personalized step goal on your Garmin Connect account.  
Sleep Tracking  
Connect the device to your computer.  
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During sleep mode, the device monitors your rest. Sleep  
statistics include total hours of sleep, periods of movement, and  
periods of restful sleep.  
Select and schedule a training plan.  
Review the training plan in your calendar.  
Select , and follow the on-screen instructions.  
Using Sleep Mode  
Before you can use sleep tracking, you must be wearing the  
device.  
Interval Workouts  
From the watch face, select UP or DOWN to view the activity  
tracking widget.  
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You can create interval workouts based on distance or time. The  
device saves your custom interval workout until you create  
another interval workout. You can use open intervals for track  
workouts and when you are running a known distance. When  
you select LAP, the device records an interval and moves to a  
rest interval.  
Select START > Yes.  
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When you wake, select STOP > Yes to exit sleep mode.  
NOTE: If you forget to put the device into sleep mode, you  
can enter your sleep and wake times manually into your  
Garmin Connect account to view your sleep statistics.  
Creating an Interval Workout  
Hold  
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Workouts  
Select Training > Intervals > Edit > Interval > Type.  
You can create custom workouts that include goals for each  
workout step and for varied distances, times, and calories. You  
can create workouts using Garmin Connect or select a training  
plan that has built-in workouts from Garmin Connect, and  
transfer them to your device.  
Select Distance, Time, or Open.  
TIP: You can create an open-ended interval by setting the  
type to Open.  
Select Duration, enter a distance or time interval value for  
the workout, and select  
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You can schedule workouts using Garmin Connect. You can  
plan workouts in advance and store them on your device.  
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Select Rest > Type.  
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Following a Workout From the Web  
Before you can download a workout from Garmin Connect, you  
must have a Garmin Connect account (Garmin Connect).  
Select Distance, Time, or Open.  
If necessary, enter a distance or time value for the rest  
interval, and select  
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Connect the device to your computer.  
Create and save a new workout.  
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Select one or more options:  
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To set the number of repetitions, select Repeat.  
To add an open-ended warm up to your workout, select  
Warm Up > On.  
Select Send to Device, and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
To add an open-ended cool down to your workout, select  
Cool Down > On.  
Disconnect the device.  
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Training  
                     
Hold  
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Starting an Interval Workout  
Hold  
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Select Training > Race an Activity.  
Select Training > Intervals > Do Workout.  
Select an activity.  
Select an option:  
Select From History to select a previously recorded  
activity from your device.  
Select START to start the timer.  
Select Downloaded to select an activity you downloaded  
from your Garmin Connect account.  
When your interval workout has a warm up, select LAP to  
begin the first interval.  
Select the activity.  
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Follow the on-screen instructions.  
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The Virtual Partner screen appears indicating your estimated  
finish time.  
After you complete all of the intervals, a message appears.  
Stopping an Interval Workout  
Select START to start the timer.  
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At any time, select LAP to end an interval.  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
At any time, select STOP to stop the timer.  
If you added a cool down to your interval workout, select LAP  
to end the interval workout.  
Personal Records  
When you complete an activity, the device displays any new  
personal records you achieved during that activity. Personal  
records include your fastest time over several typical race  
distances and longest run or ride. For cycling, personal records  
also include most ascent and best power (power meter  
required).  
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Using Virtual Partner  
Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to help you meet  
your goals.  
Hold  
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Select Settings > Apps.  
Viewing Your Personal Records  
Hold  
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Select an activity.  
Select My Stats > Records.  
Select a sport.  
Virtual Partner is not available for all activities.  
Select Data Screens > Virtual Partner > Status > On.  
Select Set Pace or Set Speed.  
Enter a value.  
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Select a record.  
Select View Record.  
Begin your activity.  
Restoring a Personal Record  
You can set each personal record back to the one previously  
recorded.  
Select UP or DOWN to scroll to the Virtual Partner screen  
and see who is leading.  
Hold  
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Setting a Training Target  
Select My Stats > Records.  
Select a sport.  
The training target feature works with the Virtual Partner feature  
so you can train toward a set distance, distance and time,  
distance and pace, or distance and speed goal. During your  
training activity, the device gives you real-time feedback about  
how close you are to achieving your training target.  
Select a record to restore.  
Select Previous > Yes.  
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.  
Hold  
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Clearing a Personal Record  
Select Training > Set a Target.  
Select an activity.  
Hold  
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Select My Stats > Records.  
Select a sport.  
Select an option:  
Select Distance Only to select a preset distance or enter  
a custom distance.  
Select a record to delete.  
Select Clear Record > Yes.  
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.  
Select Distance and Time to select a distance and time  
target.  
Select Distance and Pace or Distance and Speed to  
select a distance and pace or speed target.  
Clearing All Personal Records  
Hold  
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The training target screen appears indicating your estimated  
finish time. The estimated finish time is based on your current  
performance and the time remaining.  
Select My Stats > Records.  
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.  
Select a sport.  
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Select START to start the timer.  
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Select Clear All Records > Yes.  
The records are deleted for that sport only.  
After you complete your activity, select STOP > Save.  
Cancelling a Training Target  
During the activity, hold UP.  
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Running Dynamics  
Select Training > Cancel Target > Yes.  
You can use your compatible epix device paired with the  
HRM-Runaccessory to provide real-time feedback about your  
running form. If your epix device was packaged with the  
HRM-Run accessory, the devices are already paired.  
Racing a Previous Activity  
You can race a previously recorded or downloaded activity. This  
feature works with the Virtual Partner feature so you can see  
how far ahead or behind you are during the activity.  
The HRM-Run accessory has an accelerometer in the module  
that measures torso movement in order to calculate three  
running metrics: cadence, vertical oscillation, and ground  
contact time.  
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Training  
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NOTE: The HRM-Run accessory is compatible with several  
ANT+ fitness products and can display heart rate data when  
paired. The running dynamics features are available only on  
some Garmin devices.  
Hold  
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Select Settings > Apps.  
Select an activity.  
Select Data Screens > Run Dynamics > Status > Enabled.  
Cadence: Cadence is the number of steps per minute. It  
NOTE: The running dynamics screen is not available for all  
displays total steps (right and left combined).  
activities.  
Vertical oscillation: Vertical oscillation is your bounce while  
running. It displays the vertical motion of your torso,  
measured in centimeters for each step.  
Select Primary Metric.  
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Select Cadence, GCT, or Vertical Oscillation.  
Ground contact time: Ground contact time is the amount of  
time in each step that you spend on the ground while  
running. It is measured in milliseconds.  
The primary metric appears as the top field on the data  
screen with a corresponding position on the color gauge.  
Go for a run (Going for a Run).  
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NOTE: Ground contact time is not available while walking.  
Select UP or DOWN to view the running dynamics screen to  
view your metrics.  
Training with Running Dynamics  
Before you can view running dynamics, you must put on the  
HRM-Run accessory and pair it with your device (Pairing ANT+  
Sensors). If your epix was packaged with the HRM-Run  
accessory, the devices are already paired, and the epix is set to  
display running dynamics.  
Select an option:  
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If your HRM-Run accessory and epix device are already  
paired, skip to step 8.  
If your HRM-Run accessory and epix device are not  
already paired, complete all the steps in this procedure.  
Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data  
The running dynamics screen displays a color gauge for the primary metric. You can display cadence, vertical oscillation, or ground  
contact time as the primary metric. The color gauge shows you how your running dynamics data compares to those of other  
runners. The color zones are based on percentiles.  
Garmin has researched many runners of all different levels. The data values in the red or orange zones are typical for less  
experienced or slower runners. The data values in the green, blue, or purple zones are typical for more experienced or faster  
runners. Less experienced runners tend to exhibit longer ground contact times, higher vertical oscillation, and lower cadence than  
more experienced runners. However, taller runners typically have slightly slower cadences and slightly higher vertical oscillation. Go  
to www.garmin.com for more information on running dynamics. For additional theories and interpretations of running dynamics data,  
you can search reputable running publications and websites.  
Color Zone  
Purple  
Blue  
Percentile in Zone  
Cadence Range  
>185 spm  
Vertical Oscillation Range  
<6.7 cm  
Ground Contact Time Range  
<208 ms  
>95  
70–95  
30–69  
5–29  
<5  
174–185 spm  
163–173 spm  
151–162 spm  
<151 spm  
6.7–8.3 cm  
208–240 ms  
Green  
Orange  
Red  
8.4–10.0 cm  
241–272 ms  
10.1–11.8 cm  
>11.8 cm  
273–305 ms  
>305 ms  
compatible heart rate monitor to display your running VO2 max.  
estimate.  
Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data  
If running dynamics data does not appear, you can try these  
tips.  
Your VO2 max. estimate appears as a number and position on  
the color gauge.  
Make sure you have the HRM-Run accessory.  
The HRM-Run accessory has on the front of the module.  
Pair the HRM-Run accessory with your epix again, according  
to the instructions.  
If the running dynamics data display zeros, make sure the  
HRM-Run module is worn right-side up.  
NOTE: Ground contact time appears only while running. It  
cannot be calculated while walking.  
Purple  
Blue  
Superior  
Excellent  
Good  
About VO2 Max. Estimates  
VO2 max. is the maximum volume of oxygen (in milliliters) you  
can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your  
maximum performance. In simple terms, VO2 max. is an  
indication of athletic performance and should increase as your  
level of fitness improves. VO2 max. estimates are provided and  
supported by Firstbeat® Technologies Ltd. The epix device has  
separate VO2 max. estimates for running and cycling. You can  
use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate  
monitor and power meter to display your cycling VO2 max.  
estimate. You can use your Garmin device paired with a  
Green  
Orange  
Red  
Fair  
Poor  
VO2 max. data and analysis is provided with permission from  
The Cooper Institute®. For more information, see the appendix  
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with your epix device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors). If your epix  
device was packaged with a heart rate monitor, the devices are  
already paired. For the most accurate estimate, complete the  
user profile setup (Setting Up Your User Profile) and set your  
maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart Rate Zones).  
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Running  
Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on  
the heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing ANT+  
Sensors). If your epix device was packaged with a heart rate  
monitor, the devices are already paired. For the most accurate  
estimate, complete the user profile setup (Setting Up Your User  
Profile), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting Your Heart  
NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device  
requires a few rides to learn about your cycling performance.  
Ride at a steady, high intensity for at least 20 minutes  
outdoors.  
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NOTE: The estimate may seem inaccurate at first. The device  
requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.  
After your ride, select Save.  
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Run for at least 10 minutes outdoors.  
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Hold  
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After your run, select Save.  
Select My Stats > VO2 Max. > Cycling.  
Hold  
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Select My Stats > VO2 Max. > Running.  
Getting Your VO2 Max. Estimate for Cycling  
Before you can view your VO2 max. estimate, you must put on  
the heart rate monitor, install the power meter, and pair them  
VO2 Max. Standard Ratings  
These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max. estimates by age and gender.  
Males  
Superior  
Excellent  
Good  
Percentile  
20–29  
55.4  
30–39  
54  
40–49  
52.5  
50–59  
48.9  
60–69  
45.7  
70–79  
42.1  
95  
80  
51.1  
48.3  
44  
46.4  
43.4  
39.5  
36.7  
60  
45.4  
42.4  
39.2  
35.5  
32.3  
Fair  
40  
41.7  
40.5  
<40.5  
38.5  
35.6  
32.3  
29.4  
Poor  
0–40  
<41.7  
<38.5  
<35.6  
<32.3  
<29.4  
Females  
Superior  
Excellent  
Good  
Percentile  
20–29  
49.6  
30–39  
47.4  
40–49  
45.3  
39.7  
36.3  
33  
50–59  
41.1  
36.7  
33  
60–69  
37.8  
33  
70–79  
36.7  
95  
80  
43.9  
42.4  
30.9  
60  
39.5  
37.8  
30  
28.1  
Fair  
40  
36.1  
34.4  
30.1  
<30.1  
27.5  
<27.5  
25.9  
Poor  
0–40  
<36.1  
<34.4  
<33  
<25.9  
Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute. For more information, go to www.CooperInstitute.org.  
Recovery time: The recovery time appears immediately  
following an activity. The time counts down until it is optimal  
for you to attempt another hard workout.  
Viewing Your Predicted Race Times  
Before you can view your projected race times (running only),  
you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device.  
For the most accurate estimate, complete the user profile setup  
(Setting Up Your User Profile), and set your maximum heart rate  
Turning On the Recovery Advisor  
Before you can use the recovery advisor feature, you must put  
on the heart rate monitor and pair it with your device (Pairing  
ANT+ Sensors). If your epix was packaged with a heart rate  
monitor, the devices are already paired. For the most accurate  
estimate, you must complete the user profile setup (Setting Up  
Your User Profile), and set your maximum heart rate (Setting  
Your device uses the VO2 max. estimate (About VO2 Max.  
Estimates) and published data sources to provide a target race  
time based on your current state of fitness. This projection also  
presumes you have completed the proper training for the race.  
NOTE: The projections may seem inaccurate at first. The device  
requires a few runs to learn about your running performance.  
Hold  
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Put on your heart rate monitor, and go for a run.  
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Select My Stats > Recovery Advisor > Status > On.  
Hold  
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Go for a run.  
Select My Stats > Race Predictor.  
Within the first several minutes of your run, a recovery check  
appears, showing your real-time state of recovery.  
Your projected race times appear for 5K, 10K, half marathon,  
and marathon distances.  
After your run, select Save.  
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The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days,  
and the minimum time is 6 hours.  
Recovery Advisor  
You can use your Garmin device paired with the heart rate  
monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully  
recovered and ready for the next hard workout. The recovery  
advisor feature includes recovery time and recovery check.  
Recovery advisor technology is provided and supported by  
Firstbeat Technologies Ltd.  
Viewing Your Recovery Time  
Before you can view your recovery time, you must enable the  
recovery advisor.  
Hold  
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Select My Stats > Recovery Advisor.  
Recovery check: The recovery check provides a real-time  
indication of your state of recovery within the first several  
minutes of an activity.  
The recovery time appears. The maximum time is 4 days,  
and the minimum time is 6 hours.  
Training  
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Select Til Sunset > Status > On.  
About Training Effect  
Select Til Sunrise > Status > On.  
Training Effect measures the impact of an activity on your  
aerobic fitness. Training Effect accumulates during the activity.  
As the activity progresses, the training effect value increases,  
telling you how the activity has improved your fitness. Training  
Effect is determined by your user profile information, heart rate,  
duration, and intensity of your activity.  
Select Time, and enter the time.  
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Navigation  
It is important to know that your Training Effect numbers (1.0–  
5.0) may seem abnormally high during your first few runs. It  
takes several activities for the device to learn your aerobic  
fitness.  
Saving Your Location  
You can save your current location to navigate back to it later.  
Hold  
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Select Save Location.  
Training Effect Description  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
1.0–1.9  
Helps recovery (short activities). Improves endurance  
with longer activities (more than 40 minutes).  
Navigating to a Destination  
2.0–2.9  
3.0–3.9  
Maintains your aerobic fitness.  
You can use your device to navigate to a destination or follow a  
course. When you start navigating, you can choose the activity  
to be used while traveling to your destination, such as hiking,  
running, or biking. If you are already recording an activity when  
you start navigation, the device continues to record the current  
activity while navigating.  
Improves your aerobic fitness if repeated as part of  
your weekly training program.  
4.0–4.9  
5.0  
Highly improves your aerobic fitness if repeated 1–2  
times per week with adequate recovery time.  
Causes temporary overload with high improvement.  
Train up to this number with extreme care. Requires  
additional recovery days.  
Hold  
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Select Navigation.  
Training Effect technology is provided and supported by  
Firstbeat Technologies Ltd. For more information, go to  
Select a category.  
Respond to the on-screen prompts to choose a destination.  
Select Go To.  
Clock  
Select an activity.  
Navigation information appears.  
Select START to begin navigation.  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
Setting the Alarm  
You can set up to ten separate alarms. Each alarm can be set to  
sound once or to repeat regularly.  
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Hold  
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Navigating to a Point of Interest  
Select Clock > Alarm Clock > Add New.  
Select Status > On.  
If the map data installed on your device includes points of  
interest, you can navigate to them.  
Select Time, and enter the alarm time.  
Hold  
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Select Notification, and select a type of notification  
(optional).  
Select Map Points, and select a category.  
A list of points of interest near your current location appears.  
Select Repeat, and select when the alarm should repeat,  
such as daily, on weekdays, or once (optional).  
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To search near a different location, select Search Near, and  
select a location (optional).  
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Select a point of interest from the search results.  
Select Go To.  
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Starting the Countdown Timer  
Hold  
.
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4
Select an activity.  
Select Clock > Timer.  
Navigation information appears.  
Select START to begin navigation.  
Enter the time.  
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If necessary, select Restart > On to automatically restart the  
timer after it expires.  
Points of Interest  
If necessary, select Notification, and select a type of  
notification.  
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A point of interest is a place that you may find useful or  
interesting. Points of interest are organized by category and can  
include popular travel destinations such as gas stations,  
restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues.  
Select Start Timer.  
Using the Stopwatch  
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.  
Hold  
.
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Select Clock > Stopwatch.  
From the watch face, select START.  
Hold  
.
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Setting Sunrise and Sunset Alerts  
You can set the sunrise and sunset alerts to sound a specific  
number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset  
occurs.  
Select Navigation > Sight 'N Go.  
Point the top of the watch at an object and select START.  
Select an activity.  
Navigation information appears.  
Hold  
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Select START to begin navigation.  
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Select Clock > Alerts.  
Select UP or DOWN to view other data pages (optional).  
Select an option:  
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Compass  
History  
The device has a 3-axis compass with automatic calibration.  
The compass features and appearance change depending on  
your activity, whether GPS is enabled, and whether you are  
navigating to a destination. You can manually change the  
compass settings (Compass Settings).  
History includes time, distance, calories, average pace or speed,  
lap data, and optional ANT+ sensor information.  
NOTE: When the device memory is full, your oldest data is  
overwritten.  
Using History  
Map  
History contains previous activities you have saved on your  
device.  
Your epix watch can display several types of Garmin map data,  
such as topographical maps, BirdsEye imagery, BlueChart®  
marine charts, and City Navigator® street maps. To purchase  
map data and view compatibility information, go to garmin.com  
/maps.  
Hold  
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Select History > Activities.  
Select an activity.  
represents your location on the map. When you are navigating  
to a destination, your route is marked with a line on the map.  
Select an option:  
To view additional information about the activity, select  
Details.  
Viewing the Map  
From the clock, select DOWN.  
To select a lap and view additional information about each  
lap, select Laps.  
Browsing the Map  
You can browse the map using the touchscreen or keys.  
To select an interval and view additional information about  
each interval, select Intervals.  
Touch the map, or hold  
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To view the activity on a map, select Map.  
Controls and crosshairs appear on the map.  
Select an option:  
To navigate in reverse the path you traveled for the  
activity, select TracBack (Navigating To Your Starting  
Point).  
To zoom, pinch or spread two fingers on the touchscreen.  
To pan, drag the map.  
To delete the selected activity, select Delete.  
To use the on-screen controls, select a control, or select  
the key next to a control.  
To navigate the path you traveled for the activity, select  
Go.  
To toggle the on-screen controls between panning and  
zooming, select START.  
Multisport History  
Your device stores the overall multisport summary of the activity,  
including overall distance, time, calories, and optional accessory  
data. Your device also separates the activity data for each sport  
segment and transition so you can compare similar training  
activities and track how quickly you move through the  
transitions. Transition history includes distance, time, average  
speed, and calories.  
To select the point indicated by the crosshairs, select the  
crosshairs, or hold START.  
Saving or Navigating to a Location on the Map  
You can use the touchscreen to select any location on the map.  
You can save the location or start navigating to it.  
Touch the map.  
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Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone  
Before you can view heart rate zone data, you must pair your  
device with a compatible heart rate monitor, complete an  
activity, and save the activity.  
Controls and crosshairs appear on the map.  
Pan and zoom the map to center the location in the  
crosshairs.  
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Select the crosshairs.  
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Viewing your time in each heart rate zone can help you adjust  
your training intensity.  
If necessary, select a nearby point of interest.  
Select an option:  
Hold  
.
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To start navigating to the location, select Go.  
To save the location, select Save.  
Select History > Activities.  
Select an activity.  
To view information about the location, select Review.  
Select Time in Zone.  
Navigating To Your Starting Point  
Viewing Step Totals  
You can navigate back to the starting point of your track or  
activity along the path you traveled. This feature is available only  
for activities that use GPS.  
Before you can view step totals, you must turn on activity  
Hold  
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During an activity, select STOP > TracBack.  
Select History > Steps.  
Select a day to view the accumulated step count, step goal,  
distance traveled, and calories burned.  
Viewing Data Totals  
You can view the accumulated distance and time data saved to  
your device.  
Hold  
.
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Select History > Totals.  
Your current location and track to follow appear on the  
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Á
map.  
If necessary, select an activity.  
Select an option to view weekly or monthly totals.  
History  
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Deleting History  
Hold  
.
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Select History > Options.  
Select an option:  
Select Delete All Activities to delete all activities from the  
history.  
Select Reset Totals to reset all distance and time totals.  
NOTE: This does not delete any saved activities.  
Confirm your selection.  
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Using the Odometer  
Plan your training: You can choose a fitness goal and load one  
The odometer automatically records the total distance traveled  
and elevation gained.  
of the day-by-day training plans.  
Share your activities: You can connect with friends to follow  
each other's activities or post links to your activities on your  
favorite social networking sites.  
Hold  
.
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2
3
4
Select My Stats > Odometer.  
Select an option to view the odometer totals.  
Using Garmin Connect Mobile  
You can upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect  
account for comprehensive analysis. With your Garmin Connect  
account, you can view a map of your activity, and share your  
activities with friends. You can turn on auto upload in the Garmin  
Connect Mobile app.  
If necessary, select a total, and select Yes to reset the  
odometer to zero.  
Connected Features  
From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select  
> Devices.  
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Connected features are available for your epix device when you  
connect the device to a compatible smartphone using Bluetooth  
wireless technology. Some features require you to install the  
Garmin Connect Mobile app on the connected smartphone. Go  
to www.garmin.com/apps for more information. Some features  
are also available when you connect your device to a wireless  
network.  
Select your epix device, and select Device Settings.  
Select the toggle switch to turn on auto upload.  
Manually Uploading Data to Garmin Connect Mobile  
Hold  
.
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2
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Sync.  
Phone notifications: Displays phone notifications and  
Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer  
If you have not paired your epix device with your smartphone,  
you can upload all of your activity data to your Garmin Connect  
account using your computer.  
messages on your epix device.  
LiveTrack: Allows friends and family to follow your races and  
training activities in real time. You can invite followers using  
email or social media, allowing them to view your live data on  
a Garmin Connect tracking page.  
Connect the device to your computer using the USB cable.  
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Activity uploads to Garmin Connect: Automatically sends  
your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you  
finish recording the activity.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Connect IQ: Allows you to extend your device features with new  
Enabling Bluetooth Notifications  
Before you can enable notifications, you must pair the epix  
device with a compatible mobile device (Pairing Your  
watch faces, widgets, apps, and data fields.  
Garmin Connect  
You can connect with your friends on Garmin Connect. Garmin  
Connect gives you the tools to track, analyze, share, and  
encourage each other. Record the events of your active lifestyle  
including runs, walks, rides, swims, hikes, triathlons, and more.  
To sign up for a free account, go to www.garminconnect.com  
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Select Settings > Bluetooth > Smart Notifications >  
Status > On.  
Select During Activity.  
Select a notification preference.  
Select a sound preference.  
Select Watch Mode.  
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Store your activities: After you complete and save an activity  
with your device, you can upload that activity to Garmin  
Connect and keep it as long as you want.  
Select a notification preference.  
Select a sound preference.  
Select Timeout.  
Analyze your data: You can view more detailed information  
about your activity, including time, distance, elevation, heart  
rate, calories burned, cadence, VO2 max., running dynamics,  
an overhead map view, pace and speed charts, and  
customizable reports.  
Select the amount of time the alert for a new notification  
appears on the screen.  
NOTE: Some data requires an optional accessory such as a  
heart rate monitor.  
Viewing Notifications  
From the clock, select UP to view the notifications widget.  
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Select START, and select a notification.  
If necessary, select DOWN to scroll through the contents of  
the notification.  
Select BACK to return to the previous screen.  
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The notification remains on your epix device until you view it  
or clear it on your mobile device.  
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Map: Sets the display preferences for the map data screen for  
the activity. If the Use Sys. Settings option is enabled, the  
map data screen uses the preferences from the system map  
settings (Map Settings).  
Managing Notifications  
You can use your compatible mobile device to manage  
notifications displayed on your epix device.  
Select an option:  
Routing: Sets the preferences for calculating routes for this  
If you are using an iOS® device, use the notification center  
settings on your mobile device to select the items to show  
on the device.  
activity.  
Auto Lap: Sets the options for the Auto Lap® feature (Auto Lap).  
If you are using an Androiddevice, use the app settings  
in the Garmin Connect Mobile app to select the items to  
show on the device.  
Auto Pause: Sets the device to stop recording data when you  
stop moving or when you drop below a specified speed  
Auto Climb: Enables the device to detect elevation changes  
Turning Off Bluetooth Technology  
automatically using the built-in altimeter.  
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Auto Run: Enables the device to detect ski runs automatically  
Select Settings > Bluetooth > Status > Off to turn off  
Bluetooth wireless technology on your epix device.  
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using the built-in accelerometer.  
3D Speed: Calculates your speed using your elevation change  
and your horizontal movement over ground (3D Speed and  
Refer to the owner's manual for your mobile device to turn off  
Bluetooth wireless technology on your mobile device.  
3D Distance: Calculates your distance traveled using your  
Connect IQ Features  
elevation change and your horizontal movement over ground.  
You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin  
and other providers using the Garmin Connect Mobile app.  
Auto Scroll: Enables you to cycle through all of the activity data  
screens automatically while the timer is running (Using Auto  
Scroll).  
Watch Faces: Allow you to customize the appearance of the  
clock.  
GPS: Sets the mode for the GPS antenna (UltraTrac).  
Data Fields: Allow you to download new data fields that present  
sensor, activity, and history data in new ways. You can add  
Connect IQ data fields to built-in features and pages.  
Pool Size: Sets the pool length for pool swimming (Going for a  
Stroke Detection: Enables stroke detection for pool swimming.  
Widgets: Provide information at a glance, including sensor data  
Power Save: Sets the power-save timeout setting for an activity  
and notifications.  
Apps: Add interactive features to your watch, such as new  
Background Color: Sets the background color of each activity  
outdoor and fitness activity types.  
to black or white.  
Downloading Connect IQ Features  
Accent Color: Sets the accent color of each activity to help  
Before you can download Connect IQ features from the Garmin  
Connect Mobile app, you must pair your epix device with your  
smartphone running the Garmin Connect Mobile app.  
identify which activity is active.  
Status: Shows or hides the selected activity in the apps list.  
Move Up: Adjusts the position of the activity in the apps list.  
Move Down: Adjusts the position of the activity in the apps list.  
Remove: Deletes the activity.  
From the Garmin Connect Mobile app, select  
IQ Store.  
> Connect  
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Select your epix device.  
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NOTE: This deletes the activity from the apps list and all  
user-entered activity settings. You can restore all of the  
device settings to the factory default values to add a removed  
activity back to the list (Restoring All Default Settings).  
Downloading Connect IQ Features Using Your  
Computer  
Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable.  
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Rename: Sets the activity name.  
From your devices widget, select Connect IQ Store.  
Select a Connect IQ feature.  
Customizing the Data Screens  
You can show, hide, and change the layout and content of data  
screens for each activity.  
Select Send to Device, and follow the on-screen  
instructions.  
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Select Settings > Apps.  
Select the activity to customize.  
Select Data Screens.  
Customizing Your Device  
Activity App Settings  
Select a data screen to customize.  
Select an option:  
These settings allow you to customize each preloaded activity  
app based on your needs. For example, you can customize data  
pages and enable alerts and training features. Not all settings  
are available for all activity types.  
Select Status to turn the data screen on or off.  
Select Layout to adjust the number of data fields on the  
data screen.  
Hold , and select Settings > Apps, and select an activity.  
Select a field to change the data that appears in the field.  
Data Screens: Customize data screens for the selected activity  
(Customizing the Data Screens). You can also show or hide  
a map data screen for some activities.  
Alerts  
You can set alerts for each activity, which can help you to train  
toward specific goals, to increase your awareness of your  
environment, and to navigate to your destination. Some alerts  
are available only for specific activities. There are three types of  
alerts: event alerts, range alerts, and recurring alerts.  
Alerts: Sets the training or navigation alerts for the selected  
activity.  
Metronome: Plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you  
improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or  
more consistent cadence (Using the Metronome).  
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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.  
Select an option:  
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Select Auto Lap to turn Auto Lap on or off.  
Select Auto Distance to adjust the distance between  
laps.  
Range alert: A range alert notifies you each 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.  
Each time you complete a lap, a message appears that displays  
the time for that lap. The device also beeps or vibrates if audible  
tones are turned on (System Settings).  
Recurring alert: A recurring alert notifies you each time the  
device records a specified value or interval. For example, you  
can set the device to alert you every 30 minutes.  
If necessary, you can customize the data pages to display  
additional lap data (Customizing the Data Screens).  
Customizing the Lap Alert Message  
You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap  
alert message.  
Alert Name Alert Type  
Description  
Cadence  
Calories  
Custom  
Range  
You can set minimum and maximum  
cadence values.  
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Event,  
recurring  
You can set the number of calories.  
Select Settings > Apps.  
Select an activity.  
Recurring  
You can select an existing message or  
create a custom message and select an  
alert type.  
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Select Auto Lap > Lap Alert.  
Select a data field to change it.  
Select Preview (optional).  
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Distance  
Elevation  
Recurring  
Range  
You can set a distance interval.  
You can set minimum and maximum  
elevation values.  
Heart Rate Range  
You can set minimum and maximum heart  
rate values or select zone changes. See  
Routing Settings  
You can change the routing settings to customize the way the  
device calculates routes for each activity.  
From the app settings, select Routing.  
Pace  
Range  
Range  
You can set minimum and maximum pace  
values.  
Activity: Sets an activity for routing. The device calculates  
Power  
You can set the high or low power level.  
routes optimized for the type of activity you are doing.  
Run/Walk Recurring  
You can set timed walking breaks at  
regular intervals.  
Calculation Method: Sets the calculation method to minimize  
the time, distance, or ascent in routes.  
Speed  
Time  
Range  
You can set minimum and maximum  
speed values.  
Lock on Road: Locks the position icon, which represents your  
position on the map, onto the nearest road.  
Event,  
You can set a time interval.  
Avoidances: Sets the road or transportation types to avoid in  
recurring  
routes.  
Setting an Alert  
Enabling Auto Pause®  
You can use the Auto Pause feature to pause the timer  
automatically when you stop moving. This feature is helpful if  
your activity includes stop lights or other places where you must  
stop.  
Hold  
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Select Settings > Apps.  
Select an activity.  
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Select Alerts.  
NOTE: History is not recorded while the timer is stopped or  
paused.  
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Select an option:  
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Select Add New to add a new alert for the activity.  
Select Settings > Apps.  
Select an activity.  
Select the alert name to edit an existing alert.  
If necessary, select the type of alert.  
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NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Select Auto Pause.  
Select a zone, enter the minimum and maximum values, or  
enter a custom value for the alert.  
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Select an option:  
If necessary, turn on the alert.  
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To pause the timer automatically when you stop moving,  
select When Stopped.  
For event and recurring alerts, a message appears each time  
you reach the alert value. For range alerts, a message appears  
each time you exceed or drop below the specified range  
(minimum and maximum values).  
To pause the timer automatically when your pace or  
speed drops below a specified level, select Custom.  
Enabling Auto Climb  
Auto Lap  
You can use the auto climb feature to detect elevation changes  
automatically. You can use it during activities such as climbing,  
hiking, running, or biking.  
Marking Laps by Distance  
You can use Auto Lap to mark a lap at a specific distance  
automatically. This feature is helpful for comparing your  
performance over different parts of an activity (for example,  
every 1 mile or 5 kilometers).  
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Select Settings > Apps.  
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Select an activity.  
Select Settings > Apps.  
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Select Auto Climb > Status > On.  
Select an activity.  
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NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Select Auto Lap.  
Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears  
while running.  
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Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen appears  
while climbing.  
To change the style of the digits for the digital watch face,  
select Layout.  
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If necessary, select Invert Colors to reverse the display  
colors when changing modes.  
To change the data that appears on the watch face, select  
Additional Data.  
Select Vertical Speed to set the rate of ascent over time.  
Select UP or DOWN to preview the watch face options.  
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Select Mode Switch to set how quickly the device changes  
modes.  
Select START to save the selection.  
Customizing the Widget Loop  
3D Speed and Distance  
You can show, hide, or move items in the widget loop.  
You can set 3D speed and distance to calculate your speed or  
distance using both your elevation change and your horizontal  
movement over ground. You can use it during activities such as  
skiing, climbing, navigating, hiking, running, or biking.  
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Select Settings > Widgets.  
Select a widget.  
Using Auto Scroll  
You can use the auto scroll feature to cycle through all of the  
activity data screens automatically while the timer is running.  
Select an option:  
Select Status to show or hide the widget from the widget  
loop.  
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Select Move Up or Move Down to change the location of  
the widget in the widget loop.  
Select Settings > Apps.  
Select an activity.  
Sensors Settings  
NOTE: This feature is not available for all activities.  
Select Auto Scroll.  
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Compass Settings  
Hold , and select Settings > Sensors > Compass.  
Select a display speed.  
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor  
UltraTrac  
The UltraTrac feature is a GPS setting that records track points  
and sensor data less frequently. Enabling the UltraTrac feature  
increases battery life but decreases the quality of recorded  
activities. You should use the UltraTrac feature for activities that  
demand longer battery life and for which frequent sensor data  
updates are less important.  
Display: Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters,  
degrees, or milli-radians.  
North Ref.: Sets the north reference of the compass (Setting the  
Mode: Sets the compass to use electronic-sensor data only  
(On), a combination of GPS and electronic-sensor data when  
moving (Auto), or GPS data only (Off).  
Power Save Timeout Settings  
The timeout settings affect how long your device stays in  
training mode, for example, when you are waiting for a race to  
start. Hold , select Settings > Apps, and select an activity.  
Select Power Save to adjust the timeout settings for the activity.  
Calibrating the Compass  
NOTICE  
Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors. To improve heading  
accuracy, do not stand near objects that influence magnetic  
fields, such as vehicles, buildings, and overhead power lines.  
Normal: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after 5  
minutes of inactivity.  
Extended: Sets the device to enter low-power watch mode after  
25 minutes of inactivity. The extended mode can result in  
shorter battery life between charges.  
Your device was already calibrated at the factory, and the  
device uses automatic calibration by default. If you experience  
irregular compass behavior, for example, after moving long  
distances or after extreme temperature changes, you can  
manually calibrate the compass.  
Watch Face Settings  
You can customize the appearance of the watch face by  
selecting the layout, colors, and additional data. You can also  
download custom watch faces from the Connect IQ store.  
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Select Settings > Sensors > Compass > Calibrate > Start.  
Follow the on-screen instructions.  
Customizing the Watch Face  
Before you can activate a Connect IQ watch face, you must  
install a watch face from the Connect IQ store (Connect IQ  
Setting the North Reference  
You can set the directional reference used in calculating  
heading information.  
You can customize the watch face information and appearance,  
or activate an installed Connect IQ watch face.  
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Select Settings > Sensors > Compass > North Ref..  
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Select an option:  
Select Settings > Watch Face > Type.  
To set geographic north as the heading reference, select  
True.  
Select an option:  
To activate the pre-loaded digital watch face, select  
Digital.  
To set the magnetic declination for your location  
automatically, select Magnetic.  
To activate an installed Connect IQ watch face, select the  
name of the installed watch face.  
To set grid north (000º) as the heading reference, select  
Grid.  
If using a pre-loaded watch face, select an option:  
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Altimeter and Barometer  
To change the background color, select Background  
Color.  
The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer. The  
device collects altimeter and barometer data continuously, even  
in low-power mode. The altimeter displays your approximate  
elevation based on pressure changes. The barometer displays  
To add or change an accent color for the digital watch  
face, select Accent Color.  
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environmental pressure data based on the fixed elevation where  
the altimeter was most recently calibrated (Altimeter Settings).  
Units: Sets the units of measure used on the device (Changing  
GLONASS: You can enable the GLONASS option for increased  
performance in challenging environments and faster position  
acquisition. Using the WAAS/EGNOS and GLONASS options  
can reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only.  
Altimeter Settings  
Hold , and select Settings > Sensors > Altimeter.  
Auto Cal.: Allows the altimeter to self-calibrate each time you  
turn on GPS tracking.  
WAAS/EGNOS: You can enable the WAAS/EGNOS option for  
increased performance in challenging environments and  
faster position acquisition. Using the WAAS/EGNOS and  
GLONASS options can reduce battery life more than using  
the GPS option only.  
Calibrate: Allows you to manually calibrate the altimeter sensor.  
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.  
Pos. Format: Sets the geographical position format and datum  
options.  
Format: Sets general format preferences, such as the pace and  
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speed shown during activities, and the start of the week.  
Select Settings > Sensors > Altimeter.  
Data Recording: Sets how the device records activity data. The  
Smart recording option (default) allows for longer activity  
recordings. The Every Second recording option provides  
more detailed activity recordings, but may not record entire  
activities that last for longer periods of time.  
Select an option:  
To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point,  
select Auto Cal. > Once.  
To calibrate automatically with periodic GPS calibration  
updates, select Auto Cal. > Continuous.  
USB Mode: Sets the device to use mass storage mode or  
Garmin mode when connected to a computer.  
To enter the current elevation, select Calibrate.  
Restore Defaults: Allows you to reset user data and settings  
Barometer Settings  
Hold , and select Settings > Sensors > Barometer.  
Software Update: Allows you to install software updates  
Plot: Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer widget.  
downloaded using Garmin Express.  
Storm Alert: Sets the rate of barometric pressure change that  
About: Displays device, software, and license information.  
triggers a storm alert.  
Time Settings  
Hold , and select Settings > System > Time.  
Map Settings  
You can customize how the map appears in the map widget and  
data screens.  
Time Format: Sets the device to show time in a 12-hour or 24-  
hour format.  
Hold , and select Settings > Map.  
Set Time: Sets the time zone for the device. The Auto option  
sets the time zone automatically based on your GPS position.  
Configure Maps: Shows or hides data from installed map  
products.  
Time: Allows you to adjust the time if it is set to the Manual  
option.  
Orientation: Sets the orientation of the map. The North Up  
option shows north at the top of the screen. The Track Up  
option shows your current direction of travel at the top of the  
screen.  
Backlight Settings  
Hold , and select Settings > System > Backlight.  
Mode: Sets the backlight to turn on manually or for keys and  
Auto Zoom: Automatically selects the zoom level for optimal  
use of your map. When disabled, you must zoom in or out  
manually.  
alerts.  
Timeout: Sets the length of time before the backlight turns off.  
Track Log: Shows or hides the track log, or the path you have  
Changing the Units of Measure  
You can customize units of measure for distance, pace and  
speed, elevation, weight, height, and temperature.  
traveled, as a colored line on the map.  
User Locations: Shows or hides saved locations on the map.  
Showing and Hiding Map Data  
If you have multiple maps installed on your device, you can  
choose the map data to show on the map.  
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Select Settings > System > Units.  
Select a measurement type.  
Select a unit of measure.  
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Select Settings > Map > Configure Maps.  
Select a map to activate the toggle switch, which shows or  
hides the map data.  
ANT+ Sensors  
The device is compatible with these optional, wireless ANT+  
accessories.  
System Settings  
Hold , and select Settings > System.  
Heart rate monitor, such as HRM-Run (Putting On the Heart  
User Profile: Allows you to access and customize your personal  
Bike speed and cadence sensor (Using an Optional Bike  
Language: Sets the language displayed on the device.  
Time: Adjusts the time settings (Time Settings).  
Foot pod (Foot Pod)  
Power sensor, such as Vector™  
tempewireless temperature sensor (tempe)  
Backlight: Adjusts the backlight settings (Backlight Settings).  
Sounds: Sets the device sounds, such as key tones, alerts, and  
vibrations.  
For information about compatibility and purchasing additional  
sensors, go to http://buy.garmin.com.  
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TIP: If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see the  
troubleshooting tips (Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data).  
Pairing ANT+ Sensors  
The first time you connect a sensor to your device using ANT+  
wireless technology, you must pair the device and sensor. After  
they are paired, the device connects to the sensor automatically  
when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within  
range.  
Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data  
If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try  
these tips.  
Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches.  
Tighten the strap on your chest.  
NOTE: If a heart rate monitor was bundled with your device, the  
included heart rate monitor is already paired with your device.  
Warm up for 5–10 minutes.  
If you are pairing a heart rate monitor, put on the heart rate  
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Follow the care instructions (Caring for the Heart Rate  
Monitor).  
The heart rate monitor does not send or receive data until  
you put it on.  
Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap.  
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the sensor.  
Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the heart rate  
monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart  
rate signals.  
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NOTE: Stay 10 m (33 ft.) away from other ANT+ sensors  
while pairing.  
Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart  
rate monitor.  
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Select Settings > Sensors > Add New.  
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.  
Select an option:  
Select Search All.  
Select your sensor type.  
After 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.  
Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor  
You can use a compatible bike cadence sensor to send data to  
your device.  
Pair the sensor with your device (Pairing ANT+ Sensors).  
Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor  
NOTE: If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can skip this  
task.  
Update your fitness user profile information (Setting Up Your  
Go for a ride (Going for a Ride).  
You should wear the heart rate monitor directly on your skin, just  
below your sternum. It should be snug enough to stay in place  
during your activity.  
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).  
Snap the heart rate monitor module onto the strap.  
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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.  
The Garmin logos on the module and the strap should be  
right-side up.  
Foot Pod Calibration  
The foot pod is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and  
distance data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.  
Wet the electrodes and the contact patches on the back  
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of the strap to create a strong connection between your chest  
and the transmitter.  
Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually  
Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device  
with the foot pod (Pairing ANT+ Sensors).  
Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration  
factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin  
product, you may know your calibration factor.  
Wrap the strap around your chest, and connect the strap  
hook to the loop  
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NOTE: The care tag should not fold over.  
Select Settings > Sensors > Foot Pod > Calibration  
Factor.  
Adjust the calibration factor:  
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Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.  
Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.  
tempe  
The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can  
attach the sensor to a secure strap 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.  
The Garmin logos should be right-side up.  
Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.  
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After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending  
data.  
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When pausing your activity for a longer period of time, use  
the resume later option (Stopping an Activity).  
Device Information  
Turn off activity tracking (Activity Tracking).  
Viewing Device Information  
You can view the unit ID, software version, and license  
agreement.  
Limit the smartphone notifications the device displays  
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Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor  
Select Settings > System > About.  
NOTICE  
Device Care  
You must unsnap and remove the module before washing the  
strap.  
NOTICE  
A build up of sweat and salt on the strap can decrease the ability  
of the heart rate monitor to report accurate data.  
Do not use a sharp object to clean the device.  
Avoid chemical cleaners, solvents, and insect repellents that can  
damage plastic components and finishes.  
Go to www.garmin.com/HRMcare for detailed washing  
instructions.  
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.  
Rinse the strap after every use.  
Machine wash the strap after every seven uses.  
Do not put the strap in a dryer.  
Avoid pressing the keys under water.  
When drying the strap, hang it up or lay it flat.  
Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment, because it can  
degrade the life of the product.  
To prolong the life of your heart rate monitor, unsnap the  
module when not in use.  
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme  
temperatures can occur, because it can cause permanent  
damage.  
HRM-Run Specifications  
Battery type  
Battery life  
Water rating  
User-replaceable CR2032, 3 volts  
Cleaning the Device  
1 year (1 hour per day)  
3 ATM*  
NOTICE  
NOTE: This product does not transmit heart  
rate data while swimming.  
Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion  
of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger.  
Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.  
Operating temperature From -20° to 60°C (from -4° to 140°F)  
range  
Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild  
detergent solution.  
1
Radio frequency/  
protocol  
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless communications  
protocol  
Wipe it dry.  
2
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 30 m.  
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.  
After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.  
Specifications  
User Replaceable Batteries  
Battery type  
Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery  
5 ATM*  
Water rating  
WARNING  
Do not use a sharp object to remove batteries.  
Operating temperature range From -20º to 55ºC (from -4º to 131ºF)  
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)  
Keep the battery away from children.  
Radio frequency/protocol  
2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless technology  
Bluetooth Smart device  
Never put batteries in mouth. If swallowed, contact your  
physician or local poison control center.  
*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 50 m.  
For more information, go to www.garmin.com/waterrating.  
Replaceable coin cell batteries may contain perchlorate  
material. Special handling may apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov  
Battery Information  
The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your  
device, such as activity tracking, smartphone notifications, GPS,  
internal sensors, and connected ANT+ sensors.  
Battery Life Mode  
CAUTION  
Contact your local waste disposal department to properly  
recycle the batteries.  
Replacing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery  
Up to 20 hr. GPS mode with WAAS, EGNOS, or GLONASS enabled.  
Up to 24 hr. Normal GPS mode.  
Use a small Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws on  
the back of the module.  
1
Up to 50 hr. UltraTrac GPS mode with a two-minute interval.  
Remove the cover and battery.  
2
Up to 3 wk. Smart watch mode with activity tracking, smart  
notifications, and Connect IQ features enabled.  
Up to 24 wk. Low power watch mode with all sensors, connected  
features, and activity tracking disabled.  
Maximizing the Battery Life  
You can do several things to extend the life of the battery.  
Reduce the backlight timeout (Backlight Settings).  
Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity (UltraTrac).  
Turn off Bluetooth wireless technology when you are not  
using connected features (Connected Features).  
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Device Information  
                     
Wait 30 seconds.  
3
4
Getting More Information  
You can find more information about this product on the Garmin  
website.  
Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.  
NOTE: Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.  
Replace the back cover and the four screws.  
NOTE: Do not overtighten.  
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Go to http://buy.garmin.com, or contact your Garmin dealer  
for information about optional accessories and replacement  
parts.  
After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need  
to pair it with the device again.  
Data Management  
NOTE: The device is not compatible with Windows® 95, 98, Me,  
Appendix  
Windows NT®, and Mac® OS 10.3 and earlier.  
Data Fields  
Disconnecting the USB Cable  
%FTP: The current power output as a percentage of functional  
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.  
threshold power.  
%HRR: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart  
rate minus resting heart rate).  
10s Avg. Balance: The 10-second moving average of the left/  
right power balance.  
Complete an action:  
1
10s Avg. Power: The 10-second moving average of power  
For Windows computers, select the Safely Remove  
Hardware icon in the system tray, and select your device.  
output.  
24-Hour Max.: The maximum temperature recorded in the last  
For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.  
24 hours.  
Disconnect the cable from your computer.  
2
24-Hour Min.: The minimum temperature recorded in the last  
Deleting Files  
24 hours.  
30s Avg. Balance: The 30-second moving average of the left/  
NOTICE  
right power balance.  
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.  
30s Avg. Power: The 30-second moving average of power  
output.  
3s Avg. Balance: The three-second moving average of the left/  
Open the Garmin drive or volume.  
If necessary, open a folder or volume.  
Select a file.  
1
2
3
4
right power balance.  
3s Avg. Power: The 3-second moving average of power output.  
Ambient Press.: The uncalibrated ambient pressure.  
Press the Delete key on your keyboard.  
Average %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve  
(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current  
activity.  
Troubleshooting  
Average Ascent: The average vertical distance of ascent since  
My daily step count does not appear  
The daily step count is reset every night at midnight.  
the last reset.  
Average Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the  
If dashes appear instead of your step count, allow the device  
to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically.  
current activity.  
Average Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the  
The temperature reading is not accurate  
Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the  
internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate  
temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your  
wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.  
current activity.  
Average Descent: The average vertical distance of descent  
since the last reset.  
Average HR: The average heart rate for the current activity.  
Average HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum  
You can also use an optional tempe external temperature  
sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while  
wearing the watch.  
heart rate for the current activity.  
Average Pace: The average pace for the current activity.  
Average Power: The average power output for the current  
Resetting Your Device  
If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.  
activity.  
Average Speed: The average speed for the current activity.  
Hold LIGHT for at least 25 seconds.  
1
2
Average SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current  
activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length  
plus the number of strokes for that length (Swim  
Terminology). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to  
calculate your swolf score.  
Hold LIGHT for one second to turn on the device.  
Restoring All Default Settings  
NOTE: This deletes all user-entered information and activity  
history.  
Avg. Balance: The average left/right power balance for the  
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default  
values.  
current activity.  
Avg. GCT: The average amount of ground contact time for the  
Hold  
.
1
2
current activity.  
Select Settings > System > Restore Defaults > Yes.  
Avg. Lap Time: The average lap time for the current activity.  
Avg. Strk/Len: The average number of strokes per length  
during the current activity.  
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Avg. Stroke Dist.: The average distance traveled per stroke  
Interval Distance: The distance traveled for the current interval.  
during the current activity.  
Interval Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during  
Avg. Vertical Osc.: The average amount of vertical oscillation  
the current interval.  
for the current activity.  
Interval Pace: The average pace for the current interval.  
Balance: The current left/right power balance.  
Interval Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current  
Baro. Pressure: The calibrated current pressure.  
interval.  
Bearing: The direction from your current location to a  
Interval Stroke Type: The current stroke type for the interval.  
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.  
Interval SWOLF: The average swolf score for the current  
Cadence: Cycling. The number of revolutions of the crank arm.  
Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for  
this data to appear.  
interval.  
Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the current interval.  
L. Int. Stk. Dist.: The average distance traveled per stroke  
Cadence: Running. The steps per minute (right and left).  
during the last completed interval.  
Calories: The amount of total calories burned.  
Lap %HRR: The average percentage of heart rate reserve  
(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current  
lap.  
Compass Hdg.: The direction you are moving based on the  
compass.  
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.  
Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the current lap.  
Lap Balance: The average left/right power balance for the  
current lap.  
Dest. Location: The position of your final destination.  
Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the current  
Dest. Name: The last point on the route to the destination. You  
lap.  
must be navigating for this data to appear.  
Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the current  
Distance: The distance traveled for the current track or activity.  
lap.  
Distance Remaining: The remaining distance to the final  
Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the current  
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.  
lap.  
Elapsed Time: The total time recorded. For example, if you start Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the current lap.  
the timer and run for 10 minutes, then stop the timer for 5  
minutes, then start the timer and run for 20 minutes, your  
Lap GCT: The average amount of ground contact time for the  
current lap.  
elapsed time is 35 minutes.  
Lap HR: The average heart rate for the current lap.  
Elevation: The altitude of your current location above or below  
Lap HR %Max.: The average percentage of maximum heart  
sea level.  
rate for the current lap.  
ETA: The estimated time of day when you will reach the final  
Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the current lap.  
destination (adjusted to the local time of the destination). You  
must be navigating for this data to appear.  
Lap Pace: The average pace for the current lap.  
Lap Power: The average power output 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.  
ETE: The estimated time remaining until you reach the final  
destination. You must be navigating for this data to appear.  
GCT: The amount of time in each step that you spend on the  
ground while running, measured in milliseconds. Ground  
contact time is not calculated while walking.  
Lap Vertical Osc.: The average amount of vertical oscillation for  
Glide Ratio: The ratio of horizontal distance traveled to the  
the current lap.  
change in vertical distance.  
Last Int. Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed  
Glide Ratio Dest.: The glide ratio required to descend from your  
current position to the destination elevation. You must be  
navigating for this data to appear.  
interval.  
Last Int. Strk. Rate: The average number of strokes per minute  
(spm) during the last completed interval.  
GPS Elevation: The altitude of your current location using GPS.  
Last Int. Strk. Type: The stroke type used during the last  
GPS Heading: The direction you are moving based on GPS.  
completed interval.  
Grade: The calculation of rise (elevation) over run (distance).  
For example, if for every 3 m (10 ft.) you climb you travel  
60 m (200 ft.), the grade is 5%.  
Last Int. Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last  
completed interval.  
Last Interval Pace: The average pace for the last completed  
Heading: The direction you are moving.  
interval.  
Heart Rate: Your heart rate in beats per minute (bpm). Your  
Last Interval SWOLF: The average swolf score for the last  
device must be connected to a compatible heart rate monitor.  
completed interval.  
HR %Max.: The percentage of maximum heart rate.  
Last Interval Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed  
HR Zone: The current range of your heart rate (1 to 5). The  
default zones are based on your user profile and maximum  
heart rate (220 minus your age).  
interval.  
Last Lap Ascent: The vertical distance of ascent for the last  
completed lap.  
Int. Stroke Distance: The average distance traveled per stroke  
Last Lap Cadence: Cycling. The average cadence for the last  
during the current interval.  
completed lap.  
Int. Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute  
Last Lap Cadence: Running. The average cadence for the last  
(spm) during the current interval.  
completed lap.  
Int. Strokes/Length: The average number of strokes per length  
during the current interval.  
Intensity Factor: The Intensity Factorfor the current activity.  
Last Lap Descent: The vertical distance of descent for the last  
completed lap.  
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Appendix  
Last Lap Distance: The distance traveled for the last completed Sunrise: The time of sunrise based on your GPS position.  
lap.  
Sunset: The time of sunset based on your GPS position.  
Last Lap HR: The average heart rate for the last completed lap.  
Temperature: The temperature of the air. Your body  
Last Lap NP: The average Normalized Power for the last  
temperature affects the temperature sensor.  
completed lap.  
Time in Zone: The time elapsed in each heart rate or power  
Last Lap Pace: The average pace for the last completed lap.  
zone.  
Last Lap Power: The average power output for the last  
Time of Day: The time of day based on your current location  
completed lap.  
and time settings (format, time zone, daylight saving time).  
Last Lap Speed: The average speed for the last completed lap.  
Timer: The current time of the countdown timer.  
Last Lap Time: The stopwatch time for the last completed lap.  
Torque Eff.: The measurement of how efficiently a rider is  
pedaling.  
Last Len. Strk. Rate: The average number strokes per minute  
(spm) during the last completed pool length.  
Total Ascent: The total elevation distance ascended since the  
last reset.  
Last Len. Strk. Type: The stroke type used during the last  
completed pool length.  
Total Descent: The total elevation distance descended since  
the last reset.  
Last Length Pace: The average pace for your last completed  
pool length.  
Training Effect: The current impact (1.0 to 5.0) on your aerobic  
fitness.  
Last Length Strokes: The total number of strokes for the last  
completed pool length.  
TSS: The Training Stress Scorefor the current activity.  
Last Length SWOLF: The swolf score for the last completed  
V. Dist. to Dest.: The elevation distance between your current  
position and the final destination. You must be navigating for  
this data to appear.  
pool length.  
Lat/Lon: The current position in latitude and longitude  
regardless of the selected position format setting.  
Vert. Spd. to Tgt.: The rate of ascent or descent to a  
predetermined altitude. You must be navigating for this data  
to appear.  
Lengths: The number of pool lengths completed during the  
current activity.  
Vertical Oscillation: The amount of bounce while you are  
running. The vertical motion of your torso, measured in  
centimeters for each step.  
Location: The current position using the selected position  
format setting.  
Max. Ascent: The maximum rate of ascent in feet per minute or  
Vertical Speed: The rate of ascent or descent over time.  
meters per minute since the last reset.  
VMG: The speed at which you are closing on a destination along  
Max. Descent: The maximum rate of descent in meters per  
a route. You must be navigating for this data to appear.  
minute or feet per minute since the last reset.  
Work: The accumulated work performed (power output) in  
Max. Elevation: The highest elevation reached since the last  
kilojoules.  
reset.  
Max. Lap Power: The top power output for the current lap.  
Maximum Speed: The top speed for the current activity.  
Max Power: The top power output for the current activity.  
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.  
Min. Elevation: The lowest elevation reached since the last  
reset.  
Nautical Distance: The distance traveled in nautical meters or  
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 intellectual property  
rights in and to the Software remain in Garmin and/or its third-  
party providers.  
nautical feet.  
Nautical Speed: The current speed in knots.  
NP: The Normalized Powerfor the current activity.  
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.  
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,  
Pace: The current pace.  
Pedal Smoothness: The measurement of how evenly a rider is  
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.  
applying force to the pedals throughout each pedal stroke.  
Power: The current power output in watts.  
Power to Weight: The current power measured in watts per  
kilogram.  
Power Zone: The current range of power output (1 to 7) based  
on your FTP or custom settings.  
Repeat On: The timer for the last interval plus the current rest  
(pool swimming).  
Rest Timer: The timer for the current rest (pool swimming).  
Speed: The current rate of travel.  
Steps: The number of steps recorded by the foot pod.  
Stroke Rate: The number of strokes per minute (spm).  
Symbol Definitions  
These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels.  
Stroke Rate: The average number of strokes per minute (spm)  
Alternating current. The device is suitable for alternating current.  
Direct current. The device is suitable for direct current only.  
during the current activity.  
Strokes: The total number of strokes for the current activity.  
Appendix  
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Fuse. Indicates a fuse specification or location.  
WEEE disposal and recycling symbol. The WEEE symbol is  
attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive  
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment  
(WEEE). It is intended to deter the improper disposal of this  
product and to promote reuse and recycling.  
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Appendix  
GPSꢀ15, 16  
ground contact timeꢀ8  
screenꢀ16  
lockingꢀ1  
settingsꢀ1316, 19  
Sight 'N Goꢀ10  
skiingꢀ2  
Index  
A
H
accessoriesꢀ19  
activitiesꢀ2, 13  
customꢀ4  
heart rate  
alertsꢀ14  
alpineꢀ2  
monitorꢀ8, 9, 1618  
zonesꢀ5, 11  
hikingꢀ3  
historyꢀ3, 4, 11  
deletingꢀ12  
sending to computerꢀ12  
snowboardingꢀ2  
sleep modeꢀ6  
smartphoneꢀ1, 13  
applicationsꢀ12  
pairingꢀ1  
savingꢀ24  
startingꢀ2, 4  
activity trackingꢀ5, 6  
alarmsꢀ10, 13  
alertsꢀ10, 13, 14  
altimeterꢀ15, 16  
calibratingꢀ16  
snowboardingꢀ2  
software  
I
licenseꢀ18  
updatingꢀ1  
versionꢀ18  
intervalsꢀ4  
ANT+ sensorsꢀ16  
applicationsꢀ12, 13  
smartphoneꢀ1  
workoutsꢀ6, 7  
software license agreementꢀ21  
specificationsꢀ18  
speedꢀ15  
stopwatchꢀ10  
strokesꢀ4  
sunrise and sunset timesꢀ10  
swimmingꢀ3, 4  
swolf scoreꢀ4  
system settingsꢀ16  
K
auto climbꢀ3, 14  
Auto Lapꢀ14  
Auto Pauseꢀ14  
auto scrollꢀ15  
keysꢀ1, 16  
lockingꢀ1  
L
languageꢀ16  
lengthsꢀ4  
locationsꢀ10  
savingꢀ10, 11  
locking  
B
backlightꢀ1, 16  
barometerꢀ15, 16  
batteryꢀ18  
chargingꢀ1  
lifeꢀ18  
T
keysꢀ1  
screenꢀ1  
targetꢀ7  
maximizingꢀ13, 15, 18  
replacingꢀ18  
bike sensorsꢀ17  
Bluetooth technologyꢀ12, 13  
tempeꢀ17, 19  
temperatureꢀ17, 19  
time  
M
main menu, customizingꢀ15  
mapꢀ11, 16  
alertsꢀ14  
settingsꢀ16  
map points. See points of interest (POI)  
maps  
C
zones and formatsꢀ16  
timerꢀ3, 4, 11  
countdownꢀ10  
tonesꢀ3, 10  
touchscreenꢀ1  
TracBackꢀ2, 11  
tracksꢀ3, 10  
trainingꢀ6, 7, 12  
pagesꢀ3  
cadenceꢀ3, 7, 8  
alertsꢀ14  
browsingꢀ11  
navigatingꢀ11  
updatingꢀ1  
sensorsꢀ17  
calendarꢀ6  
calibrating  
menuꢀ1  
metronomeꢀ3  
multisportꢀ4, 11  
altimeterꢀ16  
compassꢀ15  
calorie, alertsꢀ14  
chargingꢀ1  
N
navigation, Sight 'N Goꢀ10  
north referenceꢀ15  
notificationsꢀ12, 13  
plansꢀ6  
cleaning the deviceꢀ18  
climbingꢀ3  
Training Effectꢀ10  
triathlon trainingꢀ4  
troubleshootingꢀ8, 17, 19  
clockꢀ10  
compassꢀ11, 15  
calibratingꢀ15  
Connect IQꢀ13  
coordinatesꢀ10  
countdown timerꢀ10  
customizing the deviceꢀ13  
cyclingꢀ3  
O
odometerꢀ12  
U
open-water swimmingꢀ4  
UltraTracꢀ15  
unit IDꢀ18  
P
pairing  
units of measureꢀ16  
uploading dataꢀ12  
USB, disconnectingꢀ19  
user data, deletingꢀ19  
user profileꢀ5  
ANT+ sensorsꢀ17  
smartphoneꢀ1  
personal recordsꢀ7  
deletingꢀ7  
points of interest (POI)ꢀ10  
pool sizeꢀ3, 4  
power (force)  
alertsꢀ14  
metersꢀ9  
zonesꢀ5  
power keyꢀ1  
product registrationꢀ1  
profilesꢀ2  
D
data  
pagesꢀ13  
V
storingꢀ12  
transferringꢀ12  
uploadingꢀ12  
data fieldsꢀ3, 13  
deleting  
vertical oscillationꢀ7, 8  
VIRB remoteꢀ2  
Virtual Partnerꢀ7  
VO2 max.ꢀ8, 9  
W
all user dataꢀ19  
historyꢀ12  
personal recordsꢀ7  
distanceꢀ15  
alertsꢀ14  
watch facesꢀ13, 15  
watch modeꢀ15  
water resistanceꢀ18  
widgetsꢀ1, 2, 13  
workoutsꢀ6  
userꢀ5  
projected finish timeꢀ9  
drillsꢀ4  
R
loadingꢀ6  
F
racingꢀ7  
Z
zones  
fitnessꢀ10  
foot podꢀ16, 17  
recoveryꢀ9  
registering the deviceꢀ1  
replacing the batteryꢀ18  
resetting the deviceꢀ19  
routesꢀ10  
settingsꢀ14  
running dynamicsꢀ7, 8  
heart rateꢀ5  
powerꢀ5  
G
Garmin Connectꢀ1, 6, 12, 13  
storing dataꢀ12  
Garmin Expressꢀ1  
registering the deviceꢀ1  
updating softwareꢀ1  
GLONASSꢀ16  
S
saving activitiesꢀ3, 4  
goalsꢀ7  
Index  
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