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Hole Information

Because pin locations change, the device calculates the distance to the front, middle, and back of the green, but 
not the actual pin location.

Current hole number

Distance to the back of the green

Distance to the middle of the green

Distance to the front of the green

Par for the hole

Next hole

Previous hole

Moving the Flag

You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location.
1 From the hole information screen, select   > Move Flag.
2 Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position.
3 Select  .

The distances on the hole information screen are updated to show the new pin location. The pin location is 
saved for only the current round.

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Activities and Apps

Summary of Contents for Descent MK1

Page 1: ...DESCENT MK1 Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...Ltd or its subsidiaries These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google LLC Apple iPhone and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries The BLUETOOTH word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license The Cooper Institute as well as any related trademar...

Page 3: ...ecompression Plan 18 Deleting a Decompression Plan 18 No Fly Time 18 Altitude Diving 18 Tips for Wearing the Device with an Exposure Suit 19 Dive Alerts 20 Dive Terminology 21 Activities and Apps 22 Starting an Activity 22 Tips for Recording Activities 22 Stopping an Activity 22 Adding or Removing a Favorite Activity 23 Creating a Custom Activity 23 Indoor Activities 23 Calibrating the Treadmill D...

Page 4: ...art Rate Monitor 38 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data 39 Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor 39 Running Dynamics 39 Training with Running Dynamics 40 Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data 40 Ground Contact Time Balance Data 41 Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data 41 Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data 41 Performance Measurements 42 Turning Off Performance Notifications 43 Detecting Perfor...

Page 5: ... 59 Clearing All Personal Records 59 Clock 59 Setting an Alarm 59 Deleting an Alarm 59 Starting the Countdown Timer 60 Using the Stopwatch 60 Adding Alternate Time Zones 60 Setting Clock Alerts 60 Syncing the Time with GPS 61 Navigation 61 Saving Your Location 61 Editing Your Saved Locations 61 Projecting a Waypoint 61 Navigating to a Destination 61 Navigating to a Point of Interest 62 Points of I...

Page 6: ...ting Up a Heading Bug 81 Setting Navigation Alerts 81 System Settings 82 Time Settings 82 Changing the Backlight Settings 82 Customizing the Hot Keys 83 Changing the Units of Measure 83 Viewing Device Information 83 Viewing E label Regulatory and Compliance Information 83 Wireless Sensors 83 Pairing Your Wireless Sensors 83 Extended Display Mode 84 Using an Optional Bike Speed or Cadence Sensor 84...

Page 7: ...1 My daily step count does not appear 91 My step count does not seem accurate 91 The step counts on my device and my Garmin Connect account don t match 91 The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate 92 My intensity minutes are flashing 92 Getting More Information 92 Appendix 93 Data Fields 93 VO2 Max Standard Ratings 99 FTP Ratings 99 Wheel Size and Circumference 100 Symbol Definitions 101 In...

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Page 9: ...tivity Select to choose an option in a menu Select for the dive compass stopwatch or gas switching during a dive BACK Select to return to the previous screen Select to record a lap rest or transition during a multisport activity NOTE While diving key presses are enabled only in menus DOWN Select to scroll through the widget loop and menus Select to scroll through the data screens during a dive Hol...

Page 10: ...en hold LIGHT 2 Select UP or DOWN to scroll through the options Viewing Widgets Your device comes preloaded with several widgets and more are available when you pair your device with a smartphone Select UP or DOWN The device scrolls through the widget loop Select to view additional options and functions for a widget From any screen hold BACK to return to the watch face If you are recording an acti...

Page 11: ... the battery charge level appears on the screen 5 Charge the device completely Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device To use the connected features of the Descent device it must be paired directly through the Garmin Connect app instead of from the Bluetooth settings on your smartphone 1 From the app store on your smartphone install and open the Garmin Connect app 2 Bring your smartphone within 1...

Page 12: ...app This provides easy access to these services for Garmin devices Software updates Map updates Course updates Data uploads to Garmin Connect Product registration Setting Up Garmin Express 1 Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable 2 Go to www garmin com express 3 Follow the on screen instructions 4 Introduction ...

Page 13: ...ed between multiple users for diving purposes Diver profiles are user specific and using another diver s profile can result in misleading information that could lead to injury or death For safety reasons you should never dive alone Dive with a designated buddy You should also stay with others for an extended time after a dive because the potential onset of decompression sickness DCS may be delayed...

Page 14: ...CCR diving allows you to configure two partial pressure of oxygen PO2 setpoints closed circuit CC diluent gases and open circuit OC decompression and backup gases Gauge This mode allows you to dive with basic bottom timer features NOTE After diving in gauge mode the device can only be used in gauge or apnea mode for 24 hours Apnea This mode allows you to free dive with apnea specific dive data Thi...

Page 15: ...safety stop duration End Dive Delay Allows you to set the length of time before the device ends and saves a dive after surfacing CCR Setpoints Allows you to set high and low PO2 setpoints for closed circuit rebreather CCR dives Setting CCR Setpoints page 9 Backlight Allows you to adjust the backlight settings for dive activities You can enable the backlight throughout the dive or only when you are...

Page 16: ...n and helium percentage and select Mode to set the intended use for the gas such as decompression or backup NOTE For the multi gas dive mode you can select Set as Travel Gas to set a decompression gas as your intended gas for descending Setting PO2 Thresholds You can configure the partial pressure of oxygen PO2 thresholds in bars for decompression warning and critical alerts 1 Hold MENU 2 Select D...

Page 17: ...matic setpoint depths must be at least 6 1 m 20 ft apart To manually change setpoints during a dive select Manual NOTE If you manually change setpoints within 1 8 m 6 ft of an automatic switch depth then automatic setpoint switching is disabled until you are more than 1 8 m 6 ft above or below the automatic switch depth This prevents unintended setpoint switching 6 Select PO2 and enter a value 7 I...

Page 18: ... 33 ft per min Red Too high Ascent is greater than 10 1 m 33 ft per min Your partial pressure of oxygen PO2 level During a CCR dive indicates whether closed circuit CC or open circuit OC diving is active Dive compass Allows you to view the compass and set a directional heading to aid with underwater navigation Navigating with the Dive Compass page 14 Secondary data screen Displays additional dive ...

Page 19: ...2 Green Zone 3 Orange Zone 4 Red Zone 5 Your central nervous system CNS oxygen toxicity level Green 0 to 79 CNS oxygen toxicity Yellow 80 to 99 CNS oxygen toxicity Red 100 or greater CNS oxygen toxicity Diving 11 ...

Page 20: ...tional heading to aid with underwater navigation Navigating with the Dive Compass page 14 Dive data screen Displays additional dive data and physiological information including the time of day battery level and your heart rate Your current heart rate zone About Heart Rate Zones page 50 NOTE You can view only wrist heart rate monitor data during a dive Gray Zone 1 Blue Zone 2 Green Zone 3 Orange Zo...

Page 21: ...temperature for your last apnea dive Time of day screen Displays the time of day and your heart rate data Map Displays your current location on the map Diving with the Map page 16 In dive screen Displays the information about the current dive including the elapsed time current and maximum depth heart rate data and rate ascent or descent Diving 13 ...

Page 22: ...s and dive compass TIP You can also double tap the device to scroll through the screens Press to view the in dive menu When you ascend to 1 m 3 3 ft the End Dive Delay timer begins counting down Dive Setup page 7 When the timer elapses the device automatically ends and saves the dive You should keep your wrist out of the water while the device saves your dive exit location Navigating with the Dive...

Page 23: ...ter a new gas Dive until you reach the Deco PO2 threshold Setting PO2 Thresholds page 8 The device prompts you to switch to the gas with the highest percentage of oxygen NOTE The device does not switch gases for you automatically You must select the gas Switching Between CC and OC Diving for a Bailout Procedure During a closed circuit rebreather CCR dive you can switch between closed circuit CC an...

Page 24: ...lerts you to descend below the ceiling depth The depth and ceiling depth flash red until you are within the safe margin 5 Continue ascending to the surface Diving with the Map You can view your dive entry and exit locations on the map during apnea surface intervals TIP You can view map data for all dive modes in the dive log widget and in the Garmin Dive app 1 During an apnea dive activity scroll ...

Page 25: ...he device can calculate no decompression limit NDL times or create decompression plans When planning a dive the device uses your residual tissue load from recent dives in the calculations Calculating NDL Time You can calculate the no decompression limit NDL time or maximum depth for a future dive These calculations are not saved or applied to your next dive 1 Press 2 Select Plan Dive Compute NDL 3...

Page 26: ... Editing a Decompression Plan 1 Press 2 Select Plan Dive Deco Plans 3 Select a decompression plan 4 Select an option To change the decompression plan details select Edit To edit the name of the decompression plan select Rename 5 Edit the information Deleting a Decompression Plan 1 Press 2 Select Plan Dive Deco Plans 3 Select a decompression plan 4 Select Delete Yes No Fly Time After a dive appears...

Page 27: ...ncrease the length of the band For accurate heart rate measurements make sure that the device stays in contact with your skin and does not bump into other wrist worn devices Wearing the Device page 36 If you are wearing the device over an exposure suit turn off the wrist based heart rate monitor to increase battery life Turning Off the Wrist based Heart Rate Monitor page 38 Diving 19 ...

Page 28: ...n the dive pre check screen for your next dive Battery is low Less than 20 battery power remains The alert appears when the device is below 20 battery power and on the dive pre check screen for your next dive CNS toxicity at 1 End your dive now Your CNS oxygen toxicity is too high During a dive 1 is replaced with your current CNS percentage The alert appears every two minutes up to three times CNS...

Page 29: ...afety Stop Cleared You completed the safety stop None This pool dive will not be saved to the dive log The device is in pool dive mode The device will not save the current dive to the dive log Dive Terminology Central nervous system CNS A measure of central nervous system oxygen toxicity caused by exposure to increased partial pressure of oxygen PO2 while diving Closed circuit rebreather CCR A div...

Page 30: ...evice locates satellites 6 Select to start the timer NOTE The device does not record your activity data until you start the timer Tips for Recording Activities Charge the device before starting an activity Charging the Device page 3 Select BACK to record laps Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages Stopping an Activity 1 Select 2 Select an option To resume your activity select Resume To sa...

Page 31: ... type 4 Select a name or enter a custom name Duplicate activity names include a number for example Bike 2 5 Select an option Select an option to customize specific activity settings For example you can select an accent color or customize the data screens Select Done to save and use the custom activity 6 Select Yes to add the activity to your list of favorites Indoor Activities The Descent device c...

Page 32: ...e set and start a new one 4 Select BACK to finish the set The watch displays the total reps for the set After several seconds the rest timer appears 5 If necessary select DOWN and edit the number of reps TIP You can also add the weight used for the set 6 When you are done resting select BACK to start your next set 7 Repeat for each strength training set until your activity is complete 8 After your...

Page 33: ...us personal injury or death The jumpmaster feature follows military guidelines for calculating the high altitude release point HARP The device detects automatically when you have jumped to begin navigating toward the desired impact point DIP using the barometer and electronic compass Multisport Triathletes duathletes and other multisport competitors can take advantage of the multisport activities ...

Page 34: ...alculated over 25 meters Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and like golf a lower score is better 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 page 69 Free Freest...

Page 35: ...P or DOWN to view the drill log screen 2 Select BACK to start the drill timer 3 After you complete a drill interval select BACK The drill timer stops but the activity timer continues to record the entire swim session 4 Select a distance for the completed drill Distance increments are based on the pool size selected for the activity profile 5 Select an option To start another drill interval select ...

Page 36: ... the green Distance to the front of the green Par for the hole Next hole Previous hole Moving the Flag You can take a closer look at the green and move the pin location 1 From the hole information screen select Move Flag 2 Select UP or DOWN to move the pin position 3 Select The distances on the hole information screen are updated to show the new pin location The pin location is saved for only the ...

Page 37: ... current hole Viewing Measured Shots Before the device can automatically detect and measure shots you must enable scoring Your device features automatic shot detection and recording Each time you take a shot along the fairway the device records your shot distance so you can view it later TIP Automatic shot detection works best when you wear the device on your leading wrist and make good contact wi...

Page 38: ...the TruSwing sensor You can use the TruSwing app on your watch to view swing metrics recorded from your TruSwing sensor See the owner s manual for your TruSwing sensor for more information www garmin com manuals truswing Using the Golf Odometer You can use the odometer to record the time distance and steps traveled The odometer automatically starts and stops when you start or end a round 1 Select ...

Page 39: ...our Descent device and currently within range Find my device Locates your lost Descent device that is paired with your smartphone and currently within range Enabling Bluetooth Notifications Before you can enable notifications you must pair the Descent device with a compatible mobile device Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Device page 3 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Phone Smart Notifications Statu...

Page 40: ...tings Notifications Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection You can turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection from the controls menu NOTE You can add options to the controls menu Customizing the Controls Menu page 77 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu 2 Select to turn off the Bluetooth smartphone connection on your Descent device Refer to the owner s manual for your mobile device to...

Page 41: ...ong as you want Analyze your data You can view more detailed information about your fitness and outdoor activities including time distance heart rate calories burned cadence an overhead map view and pace and speed charts You can view more detailed information about your golf games including scorecards statistics and course information You can also view customizable reports NOTE To view some data y...

Page 42: ...ics and shot analyses Golfers can compete with each other at different courses using the Garmin Golf app More than 42 000 courses have leaderboards that anyone can join You can set up a tournament event and invite players to compete The Garmin Golf app syncs your data with your Garmin Connect account You can download the Garmin Golf app from the app store on your smartphone Starting a GroupTrack S...

Page 43: ... download the latest software update when a Wi Fi connection is available The next time you turn on or unlock the device you can follow the on screen instructions to install the software update Connecting to a Wi Fi Network You must connect your device to the Garmin Connect app on your smartphone or to the Garmin Express application on your computer before you can connect to a Wi Fi network 1 Hold...

Page 44: ...ld stay in contact with your skin and it should not bump into other wrist worn devices NOTE The optical sensor is located on the back of the device See Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data page 36 for more information about wrist based heart rate For more information about accuracy go to garmin com ataccuracy For more information about device wear and care go to www garmin com fitandcare Tips for Erra...

Page 45: ...ual TIP To stop broadcasting your heart rate data select any key and select Yes Broadcasting Heart Rate Data During an Activity You can set up your Descent Mk1 device to broadcast your heart rate data automatically when you begin an activity For example you can broadcast your heart rate data to an Edge device while cycling or to a VIRB action camera during an activity NOTE Broadcasting heart rate ...

Page 46: ... to the device 1 From the heart rate widget hold MENU 2 Select Options Status Off Putting On the Heart Rate Monitor 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 1 If necessary attach the strap extender to the heart rate monitor 2 Wet the electrodes on the back of the heart rate monitor to create ...

Page 47: ...not put the heart rate monitor in a washing machine or dryer When drying the heart rate monitor hang it up or lay it flat Running Dynamics You can use your compatible Descent device paired with the HRM Run accessory or other running dynamics accessory to provide real time feedback about your running form The running dynamics accessory has an accelerometer that measures torso movement in order to c...

Page 48: ... ground contact time ground contact time balance or vertical ratio as the primary metric The color gauge shows you how your running dynamics data compare 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 gre...

Page 49: ...lp you learn about your running form Vertical Oscillation and Vertical Ratio Data The data ranges for vertical oscillation and vertical ratio are slightly different depending on the sensor and whether it is positioned at the chest HRM Pro HRM Run or HRM Tri accessories or at the waist Running Dynamics Pod accessory Color Zone Percentile in Zone Vertical Oscillation Range at Chest Vertical Oscillat...

Page 50: ...OC over the last 7 days EPOC is an estimate of how much energy it takes for your body to recover after exercise Predicted race times Your device uses the VO2 max estimate 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 HRV stress test The HRV heart rate variability stre...

Page 51: ...r training affects your fitness level and performance Your training status is based on changes to your training load and VO2 max over an extended time period You can use your training status to help plan future training and continue improving your fitness level Peaking Peaking means that you are in ideal race condition Your recently reduced training load is allowing your body to recover and fully ...

Page 52: ...s 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 The Descent Mk1 device requires wrist based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display your VO2 max estimate The device has separate VO2 max estimates for running and cycling Y...

Page 53: ...he performance widget 4 Select to scroll through the performance measurements Recovery Time You can use your Garmin device with wrist based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor to display how much time remains before you are fully recovered and ready for the next hard workout NOTE The recovery time recommendation uses your VO2 max estimate and may seem inaccurate at first The device...

Page 54: ...st accurate estimate complete the user profile setup Setting Up Your User Profile page 50 and set your maximum heart rate Setting Your Heart Rate Zones page 51 Your device uses the VO2 max estimate About VO2 Max Estimates page 44 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 t...

Page 55: ... important to know that your Training Effect numbers from 0 0 to 5 0 may seem abnormally high during your first few activities It takes several activities for the device to learn your aerobic and anaerobic fitness You can add Training Effect as a data field to one of your training screens to monitor your numbers throughout the activity Color Zone Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit F...

Page 56: ...n as a data field to one of your training screens to monitor your ability throughout the activity Performance condition can also be an indicator of fatigue level especially at the end of a long training run or ride NOTE The device requires a few runs or rides with a heart rate monitor to get an accurate VO2 max estimate and learn about your running or riding ability About VO2 Max Estimates page 44...

Page 57: ... guided test stop the timer and save the activity If this is your first lactate threshold estimate the device prompts you to update your heart rate zones based on your lactate threshold heart rate For each additional lactate threshold estimate the device prompts you to accept or decline the estimate Getting Your FTP Estimate Before you can get your functional threshold power FTP estimate you must ...

Page 58: ...r 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 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings User Profile 3 Select an option Fitness Goals Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and improve your fitness by understanding and applying these principles Your heart rate is a good...

Page 59: ...5 Select Resting HR and enter your resting heart rate You can use the average resting heart rate measured by your device or you can set a custom resting heart rate 6 Select Zones Based On 7 Select an option Select BPM to view and edit the zones in beats per minute Select Max HR to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your maximum heart rate Select HRR to view and edit the zones as a percenta...

Page 60: ...hreshold 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 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings User Profile Power Zones Based On 3 Select an option Select Watts to view and edit the zones in watts Select FTP to view and edit the zones as a percentage of your functional ...

Page 61: ...ep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account Sleep statistics include total hours of sleep sleep levels and sleep movement You can view your sleep statistics on your Garmin Connect account NOTE Naps are not added to your sleep statistics You can use do not disturb mode to turn off notifications and alerts with the exception of alarms Using Do Not Disturb Mode page 53 Using Automate...

Page 62: ...s match familiar exercise patterns the Move IQ feature automatically detects the event and displays it in your timeline The Move IQ events show activity type and duration but they do not appear in your activities list or newsfeed The Move IQ feature can automatically start a timed activity for walking and running using time thresholds you set in the Garmin Connect app These activities are added to...

Page 63: ...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 calend...

Page 64: ...ol Down On Starting an Interval Workout 1 From the watch face select 2 Select an activity 3 Hold MENU 4 Select Training Intervals Do Workout 5 Select to start the timer 6 When your interval workout has a warm up select BACK to begin the first interval 7 Follow the on screen instructions After you complete all of the intervals a message appears Stopping an Interval Workout At any time select BACK t...

Page 65: ...ctions in your Garmin Connect account or other members of the running or cycling communities You can upload your activity data to your Garmin Connect account to view your segment position NOTE If your Garmin Connect account and Strava account are linked your activity is automatically sent to your Strava account so you can review the segment position 1 Select 2 Select an activity 3 Go for a run or ...

Page 66: ...vious 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 NOTE This feature is not available for all activities 1 From the watch face select 2 Select an activity 3 Hold MENU 4 Select Training Race an Activity 5 Select an option Select From History to select a previo...

Page 67: ... delete any saved activities 3 Select a sport 4 Select Clear All Records Yes The records are deleted for that sport only Clock Setting an Alarm You can set up to ten separate alarms You can set each alarm to sound once or to repeat regularly 1 From the watch face hold MENU 2 Select Clock Alarm Clock Add Alarm 3 Select Time and enter the alarm time 4 Select Repeat and select when the alarm should r...

Page 68: ... in additional time zones on the Alt Time Zones widget You can add up to four alternate time zones NOTE You may need to add the Alt Time Zones widget to the widget loop 1 From the watch face hold MENU 2 Select Clock Alt Time Zones Add Zone 3 Select a time zone 4 If necessary select Yes to rename the zone Setting Clock Alerts 1 From the watch face hold MENU 2 Select Clock Alerts 3 Select an option ...

Page 69: ...Navigate Saved Locations 2 Select a saved location 3 Select an option to edit the location Projecting a Waypoint You can create a new location by projecting the distance and bearing from your current location to a new location 1 If necessary select Add Project Wpt to add the project waypoint app to the apps list 2 Select Yes to add the app to your list of favorites 3 From the watch face select Pro...

Page 70: ...tinations such as gas stations restaurants hotels and entertainment venues Creating and Following a Course on Your Device 1 From the watch face select Navigate Courses Create New 2 Enter a name for the course and select 3 Select Add Location 4 Select an option 5 If necessary repeat steps 3 and 4 6 Select Done Do Course Navigation information appears 7 Select to begin navigation Creating a Round Tr...

Page 71: ...tion appears 3 Select to begin navigation Navigating to Your Starting Point During an Activity You can navigate back to the starting point of your current activity in a straight line or along the path you traveled This feature is available only for activities that use GPS 1 During an activity select Back to Start 2 Select an option To navigate back to the starting point of your activity along the ...

Page 72: ...Select DOWN to view the compass optional The arrow points toward your starting point Stopping Navigation 1 During an activity hold MENU 2 Select Stop Navigation Map Your device comes preloaded with maps and can display several types of Garmin map data including topographical contours and nearby points of interest To purchase additional map data and view compatibility information go to garmin com m...

Page 73: ...device must include points of interest to navigate to them 1 From the map hold MENU 2 Select Around Me Icons indicating points of interest and waypoints appear on the map 3 Select UP or DOWN to highlight a section of the map 4 Select A list of points of interest and waypoints in the highlighted map section appear 5 Select to select a location 6 Select an option To start navigating to the location ...

Page 74: ...h interval select Intervals To select an exercise set and view additional information about each set select Sets To view the activity on a map select Map To view the impact of the activity on your aerobic and anaerobic fitness select Training Effect About Training Effect page 47 To view your time in each heart rate zone select Time in Zone Viewing Your Time in Each Heart Rate Zone page 66 To view ...

Page 75: ...ically records the total distance traveled elevation gained and time in activities 1 Hold MENU 2 Select History Totals Odometer 3 Select UP or DOWN to view odometer totals Deleting History 1 Hold MENU 2 Select History Options 3 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 ...

Page 76: ...you to customize data screens and add new data screens for the activity Customizing the Data Screens page 69 GPS Sets the mode for the GPS antenna Using the GPS GLONASS option provides increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acquisition Using the GPS GLONASS option can reduce battery life more than using the GPS option only Using the UltraTrac option records track poi...

Page 77: ...t a field to change the data that appears in the field Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop 8 If necessary select Add New to add a data screen to the loop You can add a custom data screen or select one of the predefined data screens Adding a Map to an Activity You can add the map to the data screens loop for an a...

Page 78: ...set the device to alert you every 30 minutes Alert Name Alert Type Description Cadence Range You can set minimum and maximum cadence values Calories Event recurring You can set the number of calories Custom Event recurring You can select an existing message or create a custom message and select an alert type Distance Recurring You can set a distance interval Elevation Range You can set minimum and...

Page 79: ...atically selects the zoom level for optimal use of your map When disabled you must zoom in or out manually Lock on Road Locks the position icon which represents your position on the map onto the nearest road Track Log Shows or hides the track log or the path you have traveled as a colored line on the map Track Color Changes the track log color Detail Sets the amount of detail shown on the map Show...

Page 80: ...stomizing the Lap Alert Message You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap alert message 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Activities Apps 3 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not available for all activities 4 Select the activity settings 5 Select Auto Lap Lap Alert 6 Select a data field to change it 7 Select Preview optional Enabling Auto Pause You can use the Auto Pause fe...

Page 81: ...ng or biking Turning On and Off the Lap Key You can turn on the Lap Key setting to record a lap or a rest during an activity using BACK You can turn off the Lap Key setting to avoid recording laps due to accidental key presses during an activity 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Activities Apps 3 Select an activity 4 Select the activity settings 5 Select Lap Key The lap key status changes to On or Off...

Page 82: ...ttings for the activity 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 Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Activities Apps 3 Select an activity 4 Select Reorder 5 S...

Page 83: ... last recorded sport Music controls Provides music player controls for your smartphone My day Displays a dynamic summary of your activity today The metrics include timed activities intensity minutes floors climbed steps calories burned and more Notifications Alerts you to incoming calls texts social network updates and more based on your smartphone notification settings Performance Displays your c...

Page 84: ...on To send a preset message select Send Preset and select a message from the list To view the timer and distance traveled during an activity select Tracking VIRB Remote The VIRB remote function allows you to control your VIRB action camera using your device Controlling a VIRB Action Camera Before you can use the VIRB remote function you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera See the VI...

Page 85: ...idget displays your current stress level and a graph of your stress level for the last several hours It can also guide you through a breathing activity to help you relax 1 While you are sitting or inactive select UP or DOWN to view the stress level widget TIP If you are too active for the watch to determine your stress level a message appears instead of a stress level number You can check your str...

Page 86: ...or select Bkgd Color To save the changes select Done Sensors Settings Compass Settings Hold MENU and select Settings Sensors Accessories Compass Calibrate Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor Calibrating the Compass Manually page 78 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 No...

Page 87: ...n option To calibrate automatically from your GPS starting point select Auto Cal and select an option To enter the current elevation select Calibrate Barometer Settings Hold MENU and select Settings Sensors Accessories Barometer Calibrate Allows you to manually calibrate the barometer sensor Plot Sets the time scale for the chart in the barometer widget Storm Alert Sets the rate of barometric pres...

Page 88: ...ine Marine Chart Mode Enables the nautical chart when displaying marine data This option displays various map features in different colors so the marine POIs are more readable and so the map reflects the drawing scheme of paper charts Spot Soundings Enables depth measurements on the chart Light Sectors Shows and configures the appearance of light sectors on the chart Symbol Set Sets the chart symb...

Page 89: ...avigating The indicator points to your target heading 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Navigation Heading Bug Setting Navigation Alerts You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Navigation Alerts 3 Select an option To set an alert for a specified distance from your final destination select Final Distance To set an alert for the estimated time remaining ...

Page 90: ...activities that last for longer periods of time USB Mode Sets the device to use mass storage mode or Garmin mode when connected to a computer Restore Defaults Allows you to reset user data and settings Restoring All Default Settings page 89 Software Update Allows you to install software updates downloaded using Garmin Express Time Settings Hold MENU and select Settings System Time Time Format Sets...

Page 91: ...old MENU 2 From the settings menu select About Wireless Sensors Your device can be used with wireless ANT or Bluetooth sensors For more information about compatibility and purchasing optional sensors go to buy garmin com Pairing Your Wireless Sensors The first time you connect a wireless sensor to your device using ANT or Bluetooth technology you must pair the device and sensor After they are pair...

Page 92: ...nsor is in adjustment mode Situational Awareness Your Descent device can be used with the Varia Vision device Varia smart bike lights and rearview radar to improve situational awareness See the owner s manual for your Varia device for more information NOTE You may need to update the Descent software before pairing Varia devices Updating the Software Using the Garmin Connect App page 33 Foot Pod Yo...

Page 93: ...Before you can customize the foot pod speed and distance you must pair your device with the foot pod sensor Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 83 You can set your device to calculate speed and distance using your foot pod data instead of GPS data 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Sensors Accessories 3 Select your foot pod 4 Select Speed or Distance 5 Select an option Select Indoor when you are trainin...

Page 94: ...m nominal Bluetooth 2 4 GHz 0 dBm nominal Wi Fi 2 4 GHz 12 dBm nominal Battery Information The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your device such as activity tracking wrist based heart rate smartphone notifications GPS internal sensors and connected sensors Descent Mk1 Battery Life Mode Up to 12 days Smartwatch mode with activity tracking and 24 7 wrist based heart rate moni t...

Page 95: ...ject to clean the device Avoid chemical cleaners solvents and insect repellents that can damage plastic components and finishes Thoroughly rinse the device with fresh water after exposure to chlorine salt water sunscreen cosmetics alcohol or other harsh chemicals Prolonged exposure to these substances can damage the case Do not wash the device under high pressure because jets of water or air may c...

Page 96: ...ludes a metal watch band you should take your watch to a jeweler or other professional to adjust the length of the metal band Troubleshooting My device is in the wrong language You can change the device language selection if you have accidently selected the wrong language on the device 1 Hold MENU 2 Scroll down to the last item in the list and select 3 Scroll down to the second to last item in the...

Page 97: ... device connects to the sensor automatically when you start an activity and the sensor is active and within range 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Settings Sensors Accessories Add New 3 Select an option Select Search All Select your sensor type You can customize the optional data fields Customizing the Data Screens page 69 Restarting Your Device 1 Hold LIGHT until the device turns off 2 Hold LIGHT to turn on ...

Page 98: ... 30 60 seconds to locate satellite signals Improving GPS Satellite Reception Frequently sync the device to your Garmin account Connect your device to a computer using the USB cable and the Garmin Express application Sync your device to the Garmin Dive app using your Bluetooth enabled smartphone Connect your device to your Garmin account using a Wi Fi wireless network While connected to your Garmin...

Page 99: ...or more information about activity tracking accuracy go to garmin com ataccuracy My daily step count does not appear The daily step count is reset every night at midnight If dashes appear instead of your step count allow the device to acquire satellite signals and set the time automatically My step count does not seem accurate If your step count does not seem accurate you can try these tips Wear t...

Page 100: ... My intensity minutes are flashing When you exercise at an intensity level that qualifies toward your intensity minutes goal the intensity minutes flash Exercise for at least 10 consecutive minutes at a moderate or vigorous intensity level Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website Go to support garmin com for additional manuals articles and sof...

Page 101: ...or the current activity Avg 500m Pace The average rowing pace per 500 meters for the current activity Avg Ascent The average vertical distance of ascent since the last reset Avg Balance The average left right power balance for the current activity Avg Cadence Cycling The average cadence for the current activity Avg Cadence Running The average cadence for the current activity Avg Descent The averag...

Page 102: ...s data to appear Elapsed Time The total time recorded For example if you start the timer and run for 10 minutes then stop the timer for 5 minutes then start the timer and run for 20 minutes your elapsed time is 35 minutes Elevation The altitude of your current location above or below sea level Estimated Total Distance The estimated distance from the start to the final destination You must be navig...

Page 103: ...The average swolf score for the current interval Intensity Factor The Intensity Factor for the current activity Interval Lengths The number of pool lengths completed during the current interval Interval Time The stopwatch time for the current interval Int Strk Len The average number of strokes per pool length during the current interval Int Strk Rate The average number of strokes per minute spm du...

Page 104: ...e current lap Lap Strokes Swimming The total number of strokes for the current lap Lap Strokes Paddle sports The total number of strokes for the current lap Lap Swolf The swolf score for the current lap Lap Time The stopwatch time for the current lap Lap Vert Osc The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current lap Lap Vert Ratio The average ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length...

Page 105: ...avigating for this data to appear NP The Normalized Power for 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 Pace The current pace PCO The platform center offset Platform center offset is the location on the pedal platform where force is applied Pedal Smooth The measurement ...

Page 106: ... to Next The estimated time remaining before you reach the next waypoint in the route You must be navigating for this data to appear Torque Eff The measurement of how efficiently a rider is pedaling Total Ascent The total elevation distance ascended since the last reset Total Descent The total elevation distance descended since the last reset Total Hemoglobin The estimated muscle oxygen total for ...

Page 107: ... 40 36 1 34 4 33 30 1 27 5 25 9 Poor 0 40 36 1 34 4 33 30 1 27 5 25 9 Data reprinted with permission from The Cooper Institute For more information go to www CooperInstitute org FTP Ratings These tables include classifications for functional threshold power FTP estimates by gender Males Watts per Kilogram W kg Superior 5 05 and greater Excellent From 3 93 to 5 04 Good From 2 79 to 3 92 Fair From 2...

Page 108: ...f your wheel or use one of the calculators available on the internet Tire Size Wheel Circumference mm 20 1 75 1515 20 1 3 8 1615 22 1 3 8 1770 22 1 1 2 1785 24 1 1753 24 3 4 Tubular 1785 24 1 1 8 1795 24 1 75 1890 24 1 1 4 1905 24 2 00 1925 24 2 125 1965 26 7 8 1920 26 1 1 0 1913 26 1 1952 26 1 25 1953 26 1 1 8 1970 26 1 40 2005 26 1 50 2010 26 1 75 2023 26 1 95 2050 26 2 00 2055 26 1 3 8 2068 26 ...

Page 109: ...6 700 30C 2146 700 32C 2155 700 35C 2168 700 38C 2180 700 40C 2200 700 44C 2235 700 45C 2242 700 47C 2268 Symbol Definitions These symbols may appear on the device or accessory labels WEEE disposal and recycling symbol The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive 2012 19 EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE It is intended to deter the improper disp...

Page 110: ...omputer 33 34 I indoor training 23 24 inReach remote 76 inReach remote 76 intensity minutes 54 92 intervals 26 workouts 56 J jumpmaster 25 K keys 1 82 83 customizing 73 L lactate threshold 43 48 49 language 82 layup 29 lengths 26 LiveTrack 34 35 locations 61 deleting 61 editing 61 saving 61 65 M main menu customizing 75 man overboard MOB 63 map 16 64 65 71 80 map points See points of interest POI ...

Page 111: ... troubleshooting 20 36 39 41 88 92 U UltraTrac 73 unit ID 83 units of measure 83 updates software 33 34 uploading data 34 USB 34 disconnecting 87 user data deleting 87 user profile 50 V vertical oscillation 39 41 vertical ratio 39 41 VIRB remote 76 77 Virtual Partner 57 58 VO2 max 42 46 99 W watch faces 35 77 78 watch mode 74 water resistance 87 waypoints 65 projecting 61 wheel sizes 100 Wi Fi 35 ...

Page 112: ...support garmin com GUID A642345F 528F 4D38 9458 B43A025FA972 v4 June 2021 ...

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