Garmin DESCENT MK2 Owner'S Manual Download

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Table of Contents

Introduction......................................1

Getting Started........................................ 1

Buttons................................................. 2
Using the Watch.................................. 3

Viewing the Controls Menu............. 3
Viewing Widgets.............................. 4

Customizing the Watch....................... 4
Default Watch Face............................. 4

Pairing Your Smartphone........................5
Charging the Device................................ 5
Product Updates..................................... 5

Setting Up Garmin Express................. 5

Diving............................................... 6

Dive Warnings.......................................... 6
Dive Modes.............................................. 7

Using the Pool Dive Mode................... 7

Dive Setup................................................ 8

Setting Up Your Breathing Gases....... 9
Setting PO2 Thresholds...................... 9
Setting CCR Setpoints....................... 10

Dive Data Screens................................. 10

Single-Gas and Multi-Gas Data

Screens.............................................. 11
CCR Data Screens............................. 12
Gauge Data Screens..........................13
Apnea and Apnea Hunt Data

Screens.............................................. 14

Starting a Dive....................................... 15

Navigating with the Dive Compass.. 15
Using the Dive Stopwatch................. 16
Switching Gases During a Dive.........16
Switching Between CC and OC Diving

for a Bailout Procedure..................... 16
Performing a Safety Stop..................17
Performing a Decompression Stop.. 18
Diving with the Map........................... 18

Viewing the Surface Interval Widget.... 19
Viewing the Dive Log Widget................ 19
Dive Planning......................................... 19

Calculating NDL Time....................... 20
Creating a Decompression Plan....... 20
Viewing and Applying a

Decompression Plan......................... 20
Editing a Decompression Plan......... 21

Deleting a Decompression Plan....... 21

No-Fly Time........................................... 21
Altitude Diving....................................... 21
Tips for Wearing the Device with an

Exposure Suit........................................ 21
Dive Alerts..............................................22
Dive Terminology.................................. 23

Activities and Apps.........................24

Starting an Activity................................ 24

Tips for Recording Activities............ 24
Changing the Power Mode............... 24
Playing Audio Prompts During an

Activity............................................... 25
Using the Metronome....................... 25

Stopping an Activity.............................. 26
Evaluating an Activity............................26
Adding or Removing a Favorite

Activity................................................... 26
Creating a Custom Activity................... 27
Indoor Activities.................................... 27

Going for a Virtual Run...................... 27
Calibrating the Treadmill Distance... 27
Recording a Strength Training

Activity............................................... 28
Using an ANT+® Indoor Trainer....... 28

Outdoor Activities................................. 28

Viewing Tide Information..................29
Going for a Track Run....................... 30

Tips for Recording a Track Run.... 30

Recording an Ultra Run Activity........ 30
Viewing Your Ski Runs...................... 30
Recording a Backcountry Skiing

Activity............................................... 31
Cross-Country Skiing Power Data.... 31
Jumpmaster...................................... 31

Multisport.............................................. 31

Triathlon Training.............................. 32
Creating a Multisport Activity........... 32

Swimming.............................................. 32

Swim Terminology............................ 32
Stroke Types...................................... 32
Tips for Swimming Activities............33
Resting During Pool Swimming........ 33
Auto Rest........................................... 33
Training with the Drill Log................. 33

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Summary of Contents for DESCENT MK2

Page 1: ...DESCENT MK2 MK2S Owner sManual ...

Page 2: ...sed without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google LLC Apple iPhone iTunes 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 trademarks are the property of The Cooper Institute Di...

Page 3: ...and Applying a Decompression Plan 20 Editing a Decompression Plan 21 Deleting a Decompression Plan 21 No Fly Time 21 Altitude Diving 21 Tips for Wearing the Device with an Exposure Suit 21 Dive Alerts 22 Dive Terminology 23 Activities and Apps 24 Starting an Activity 24 Tips for Recording Activities 24 Changing the Power Mode 24 Playing Audio Prompts During an Activity 25 Using the Metronome 25 St...

Page 4: ...fications 44 Turning Off the Bluetooth Smartphone Connection 44 Turning On and Off Smartphone Connection Alerts 44 Locating a Lost Mobile Device 44 Garmin Dive App 44 Garmin Connect 45 Updating the Software Using the Smartphone Apps 45 Updating the Software Using Garmin Express 46 Using Garmin Connect on Your Computer 46 Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect 46 Garmin Golf App 46 Garmin Explor...

Page 5: ... Estimate for Running 60 Getting Your VO2 Max Estimate for Cycling 61 Turning Off VO2 Max Recording 61 Viewing Your Fitness Age 61 Viewing Your Predicted Race Times 61 About Training Effect 62 Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level 62 Viewing Your Heart Rate Variability and Stress Level 62 Performance Condition 63 Viewing Your Performance Condition 63 Lactate Threshold 63 Performing a Guided Test...

Page 6: ...om Garmin Connect 79 Starting a PacePro Plan 80 Stopping a PacePro Plan 80 Creating a PacePro Plan on Your Watch 81 Segments 81 Strava Segments 81 Viewing Segment Details 81 Racing a Segment 82 Setting a Segment to Adjust Automatically 82 Using Virtual Partner 82 Setting a Training Target 83 Cancelling a Training Target 83 Racing a Previous Activity 83 Personal Records 83 Viewing Your Personal Rec...

Page 7: ...g 104 GPS and Other Satellite Systems 104 UltraTrac 104 Power Save Timeout Settings 105 Changing the Order of an Activity in the Apps List 105 Widgets 106 Customizing the Widget Loop 107 inReach Remote 107 Using the inReach Remote 107 VIRB Remote 107 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera 108 Controlling a VIRB Action Camera During an Activity 108 Using the Stress Level Widget 109 Customizing the My Day...

Page 8: ...ice is in the wrong language 122 Is my smartphone compatible with my device 122 My phone will not connect to the device 123 Can I use my Bluetooth sensor with my watch 123 My headphones will not connect to the device 123 My music cuts out or my headphones do not stay connected 123 Restarting Your Device 123 Resetting All Default Settings 124 Diving 124 Resetting Your Tissue Load 124 Resetting the ...

Page 9: ...rst time you should complete these tasks to set it up and get to know the basic features 1 Press LIGHT to turn on the watch Buttons page 2 2 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the initial setup During the initial setup you can pair your smartphone with your watch to receive notifications sync your activities and more Pairing Your Smartphone page 5 3 Charge the device Charging the Device...

Page 10: ...ata screens during a dive Hold to view the music controls from any screen NOTE While diving hold functions are disabled START STOP Press to view the activity list and start or stop an activity Press to choose an option in a menu Press to view the menu during a dive BACK LAP Press to return to the previous screen Press to exit a menu during a dive Press to record a lap rest or transition during a m...

Page 11: ... Activities and Apps page 24 Hold MENU to customize the watch face adjust settings and pair wireless sensors Viewing the Controls Menu The controls menu contains options such as turning on do not disturb mode locking the keys and turning the device off You can also open the Garmin Pay wallet NOTE You can add reorder and remove the options in the controls menu Customizing the Controls Menu page 109...

Page 12: ...he watch face If you are recording an activity press BACK to return to the activity data pages Customizing the Watch From the watch face hold MENU to change the watch face From the widget screens hold MENU to customize the widget options From the controls menu hold MENU to add remove and reorder the controls From any screen hold MENU to change additional settings Default Watch Face Alternate time ...

Page 13: ...WARNING This device contains a lithium ion battery See the Important Safety and Product Information guide in the product box for product warnings and other important information 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 Device Care page 121 1 Pinch the sides of the chargi...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...rcuit rebreather 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 speci...

Page 16: ...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 10 Backlight Allows you to adjust the backlight settings for dive activities You can enable the backlight throughout the dive or only when you are at depth Heart Rate Allows you to enable or disable a heart rate monitor for dives...

Page 17: ...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 18: ...omatic 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 ...

Page 19: ... ft per min Yellow Moderately high Ascent is between 7 9 and 10 1 m 26 and 33 ft per min Red Too high Ascent is greater than 10 1 m 33 ft per min Dive compass Allows you to view the compass and set a directional heading to aid with underwater navigation Navigating with the Dive Compass page 15 Customizable data screen Displays additional dive data and physiological information including the time o...

Page 20: ... Good Ascent is less than 7 9 m 26 ft per min Yellow Moderately high Ascent is between 7 9 and 10 1 m 26 and 33 ft per min Red Too high Ascent is greater than 10 1 m 33 ft per min Dive compass Allows you to view the compass and set a directional heading to aid with underwater navigation Navigating with the Dive Compass page 15 Customizable data screen Displays additional dive data and physiologica...

Page 21: ... bottom time stopwatch current maximum and average depth and rate of ascent or decent Using the Dive Stopwatch page 16 Dive compass Allows you to view the compass and set a directional heading to aid with underwater navigation Navigating with the Dive Compass page 15 Customizable data screen Displays additional dive data and physiological information including the time of day battery level and you...

Page 22: ...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 18 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 14 Diving ...

Page 23: ...nd dive compass TIP You can also double tap the device to scroll through the screens Press START 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 8 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 D...

Page 24: ...and enter a new gas Dive until you reach the Deco PO2 threshold Setting PO2 Thresholds page 9 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...

Page 25: ...he safety stop depth The safety stop ceiling depth The safety stop timer When you are within 1 m 5 ft of the ceiling depth the timer starts counting down 2 Stay within 2 m 8 ft of the safety stop ceiling depth until the safety stop timer reaches zero NOTE If you ascend more than 3 m 8 ft above the safety stop ceiling depth the safety stop timer pauses and the device alerts you to descend below the...

Page 26: ...n stop timer reaches zero NOTE If you ascend more than 0 6 m 2 ft above the decompression stop ceiling depth the decompression stop timer pauses and the device alerts you to descend below the ceiling depth The depth and ceiling depth flash red until you are within the safe margin 3 Continue ascending to the surface Diving with the Map You can view your dive entry and exit locations on the map duri...

Page 27: ... Press START and select an option To view additional information about the activity select All Stats To view additional information about one of multiple apnea dives in the activity select Dives and select a dive To view the activity on a map select Map NOTE The device shows your entry and exit locations if you waited for GPS signals before and after the dive To save a dive entry or exit location ...

Page 28: ...llow the on screen instructions Creating a Decompression Plan You can create open circuit decompression plans and save them for future dives 1 Press START 2 Select Plan Dive Deco Plans Add New 3 Enter a name for the decompression plan 4 Select an option To enter the maximum partial pressure of oxygen in bars select PO2 NOTE The device uses the PO2 value for gas switching To enter your level of con...

Page 29: ... a custom watch face Customizing the Watch Face page 110 Altitude Diving At higher altitudes the atmospheric pressure is lower and your body contains a larger amount of nitrogen than it would at the start of a dive at sea level The device accounts for altitude changes automatically using the barometric pressure sensor The absolute pressure value used by the decompression model is not affected by t...

Page 30: ...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 31: ...ive Safety 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 ...

Page 32: ...y list 3 If the activity requires GPS signals go outside to an area with a clear view of the sky and wait until the device is ready The device is ready after it establishes your heart rate acquires GPS signals if required and connects to your wireless sensors if required 4 Press START to start the activity timer The device records activity data only while the activity timer is running Tips for Rec...

Page 33: ...workout alerts play as an audio prompt select Workout Alerts To hear activity alerts play as an audio prompt select Activity Alerts To hear a sound play right before an audio alert or prompt select Audio Tones To change the language or the dialect of the voice prompts select Dialect Using the Metronome The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by tra...

Page 34: ...h mode select Discard Yes NOTE After stopping the activity the device saves it automatically after 30 minutes Evaluating an Activity Before you can evaluate an activity you must enable the self evaluation setting on your Descent device Enabling Self Evaluation page 85 You can record how you felt during a run bike or swim activity 1 After you complete an activity select Save Stopping an Activity pa...

Page 35: ... data are not available unless you have an optional sensor that sends speed and distance data to the device such as a speed or cadence sensor Going for a Virtual Run You can pair your Descent device with a compatible third party app to transmit pace heart rate or cadence data 1 From the watch face press START 2 Select Virtual Run 3 On your tablet laptop or smartphone open the Zwift app or another ...

Page 36: ...tivity is complete 12 After your last set press START to stop the set timer 13 Select Save Using an ANT Indoor Trainer Before you can use a compatible ANT indoor trainer you must mount your bike on the trainer and pair it with your device Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 117 You can use your device with an indoor trainer to simulate resistance while following a course ride or workout While using...

Page 37: ...1 From the watch face press START 2 Select Tides 3 Select an option To use your current location when you are near a tide station select Search Current Location To select a location on the map select Search Use Map To enter the name of a city select Search City Search To select a saved location select Search Saved Locations To enter coordinates for a location select Search Coordinates A 24 hour ti...

Page 38: ...tivity settings Recording an Ultra Run Activity 1 From the watch face press START 2 Select Ultra Run 3 Press START to start the activity timer 4 Start running 5 Press LAP to record a lap and start the rest timer NOTE You can configure the Lap Key setting to record a lap and start the rest timer start the rest timer only or record a lap only Activities and App Settings page 97 6 When you are done r...

Page 39: ...wer values are generally lower than cycling power values This is normal and occurs because humans are less efficient at skiing than they are at cycling It is common for ski power values to be 30 to 40 percent lower than cycling power values at the same training intensity Jumpmaster WARNING The jumpmaster feature is for use by experienced skydivers only The jumpmaster feature should not be used as ...

Page 40: ...h One trip down the pool Interval One or more consecutive lengths A new interval starts after a rest Stroke A stroke is counted every time your arm wearing the device completes a full cycle 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 cal...

Page 41: ...ctivity options Activities and App Settings page 97 TIP For best results using the auto rest feature minimize your arm motions while resting If you do not want to use the auto rest feature you can select LAP to manually mark the beginning and end of each rest interval Training with the Drill Log The drill log feature is available only for pool swimming You can use the drill log feature to manually...

Page 42: ... After you complete your round press START and select End Round Hole Information The device shows the current hole you are playing and automatically transitions when you move to a new hole NOTE 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 th...

Page 43: ... Button Targeting From the hole information screen you can use the button targeting feature to measure the distance to a point on the map 1 Press UP or DOWN to measure the distance to the target 2 If necessary select or to zoom in or out Changing Holes You can change holes manually from the hole view screen 1 While playing golf press START 2 Select Change Hole 3 Select a hole Changing the Green If...

Page 44: ... 3 Press DOWN 4 Select Previous Shots to view all recorded shot distances Manually Measuring a Shot 1 Take a shot and watch where your ball lands 2 From the hole information screen press START 3 Select Measure Shot 4 Press DOWN 5 Select Add Shot Yes 6 Walk or drive to your ball Viewing Layup and Dogleg Distances You can view a list of layup and dogleg distances for par 4 and 5 holes Custom targets...

Page 45: ...ess UP or DOWN to scroll through the holes 4 Press START to select a hole 5 Press UP or DOWN to change the score for that hole Your total score is updated Setting the Scoring Method You can change the method the device uses to keep score 1 From the hole information screen hold MENU 2 Select the activity settings 3 Select Scoring Method 4 Select a scoring method About Stableford Scoring When you se...

Page 46: ...es taken including putts and press START 3 Set the number of putts taken and press START NOTE The number of putts taken is used for statistics tracking only and does not increase your score 4 If necessary select an option NOTE If you are on a par 3 hole fairway information does not appear If your ball hit the fairway select In Fairway If your ball missed the fairway select Missed Right or Missed L...

Page 47: ...expected Distance plays shorter than expected due to a change in elevation Viewing the Direction to the Pin The PinPointer feature is a compass that provides directional assistance when you are unable to see the green This feature can help you line up a shot even if you are in the woods or in a deep sand trap NOTE Do not use the PinPointer feature while in a golf cart Interference from the golf ca...

Page 48: ...T 7 Start your first route NOTE When the route timer is running the device automatically locks the buttons to prevent accidental button presses You can hold any button to unlock the watch 8 When you finish the route descend to the ground The rest timer starts automatically when you are on the ground NOTE If necessary you can press LAP to finish the route 9 Select an option To save a successful rou...

Page 49: ...ivity is complete 11 After your last route press STOP to stop the route timer 12 Select Save Starting an Expedition You can use the Expedition app to prolong the battery life while recording a multi day activity 1 From the watch face press START 2 Select Expedition 3 Press START to start the activity timer The device enters low power mode and collects GPS track points once an hour To maximize batt...

Page 50: ...etwork Phone notifications Displays phone notifications and messages on your Descent 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 GroupTrack Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen...

Page 51: ...ce displays the name or phone number of the caller To accept the call select NOTE To talk to the caller you must use your connected smartphone To decline the call select To decline the call and immediately send a text message reply select Reply and select a message from the list NOTE This feature is available only if your device is connected to an Android smartphone Replying to a Text Message NOTE...

Page 52: ...onnection alerts are turned off by default 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Phone Alerts Locating a Lost Mobile Device You can use this feature to help locate a lost mobile device that is paired using Bluetooth technology and currently within range NOTE You can add options to the controls menu Customizing the Controls Menu page 109 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu 2 Select The Descent device begins sear...

Page 53: ...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 you must pair an optional wireless sensor with your device Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 117 Track your progress You can track your daily steps join a friendly competition with your connections and me...

Page 54: ...n Express application and select Add Device 5 Follow the on screen instructions Manually Syncing Data with Garmin Connect NOTE You can add options to the controls menu Customizing the Controls Menu page 109 1 Hold LIGHT to view the controls menu 2 Select Garmin Golf App The Garmin Golf app allows you to upload scorecards from your compatible Garmin device to view detailed statistics and shot analy...

Page 55: ...s available only if your device is connected to an Android smartphone GroupTrack Allows you to keep track of your connections using LiveTrack directly on screen and in real time Adding Emergency Contacts Emergency contact phone numbers are used for the safety and tracking features 1 From the Garmin Connect app select or 2 Select Safety Tracking Safety Features Emergency Contacts Add Emergency Cont...

Page 56: ...lect Start LiveTrack 7 On the Descent device start an activity 8 Scroll to the map to view your connections TIP From the map you can hold MENU and select Nearby Connections to view distance direction and pace or speed information for other connections in the GroupTrack session Tips for GroupTrack Sessions The GroupTrack feature allows you to keep track of other connections in your group using Live...

Page 57: ...eatures You can add Connect IQ features to your watch from Garmin and other providers using the Connect IQ app You can customize your device with watch faces data fields widgets and device apps NOTE For your safety Connect IQ features are not available while diving This ensures that all dive capabilities function as designed Watch Faces Allow you to customize the appearance of the clock Data Field...

Page 58: ...r watch near the payment reader with the watch facing the reader The watch vibrates and displays a check mark when it is finished communicating with the reader 6 If necessary follow the instructions on the card reader to complete the transaction TIP After you successfully enter your passcode you can make payments without a passcode for 24 hours while you continue to wear your watch If you remove t...

Page 59: ... Party Provider Before you can download music or other audio files to your compatible watch from a supported third party provider you must connect to the provider using the Garmin Connect app 1 From the Garmin Connect app select or 2 Select Garmin Devices and select your device 3 Select Music 4 Select an option To connect to an installed provider select a provider and follow the on screen instruct...

Page 60: ... an installed third party provider and follow the on screen instructions to disconnect the third party provider from your device Downloading Personal Audio Content Before you can send your personal music to your device you must install the Garmin Express application on your computer www garmin com express You can load your personal audio files such as mp3 and m4a files to a Descent device from you...

Page 61: ... the selected source Select to adjust the volume Select to play and pause the current audio file Select to skip to the next audio file in the playlist Hold to fast forward through the current audio file Select to restart the current audio file Select twice to skip to the previous audio file in the playlist Hold to rewind through the current audio file Select to change the repeat mode Select to cha...

Page 62: ...ter sensor 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 Erratic Heart Rate Data If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear you can try these tips Clean and dry your arm before putting on the device Avoid wearing sunscreen lotion and insect repellent under the device Avoid scratchin...

Page 63: ...ng your heart rate data during an activity 4 Pair your Descent device with your Garmin ANT compatible device NOTE The pairing instructions differ for each Garmin compatible device See your owner s manual TIP To stop broadcasting your heart rate data stop the activity Stopping an Activity page 26 Setting an Abnormal Heart Rate Alert CAUTION This feature only alerts you when your heart rate exceeds ...

Page 64: ...alance displays the left right balance of your ground contact time while running It displays a percentage For example 53 2 with an arrow pointing left or right Stride length Stride length is the length of your stride from one footfall to the next It is measured in meters Vertical ratio Vertical ratio is the ratio of vertical oscillation to stride length It displays a percentage A lower number typi...

Page 65: ...centile in Zone Cadence Range Ground Contact Time Range Purple 95 183 spm 218 ms Blue 70 95 174 183 spm 218 248 ms Green 30 69 164 173 spm 249 277 ms Orange 5 29 153 163 spm 278 308 ms Red 5 153 spm 308 ms Ground Contact Time Balance Data Ground contact time balance measures your running symmetry and appears as a percentage of your total ground contact time For example 51 3 with an arrow pointing ...

Page 66: ...5 29 9 8 11 5 cm 11 0 13 0 cm 8 7 10 1 10 1 11 9 Red 5 11 5 cm 13 0 cm 10 1 11 9 Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data If running dynamics data does not appear you can try these tips Make sure you have a running dynamics accessory such as the HRM Pro accessory Accessories with running dynamics have on the front of the module Pair the running dynamics accessory with your Descent device again accor...

Page 67: ...rating you can conduct a guided test Lactate threshold Lactate threshold requires a chest heart rate monitor Lactate threshold is the point where your muscles start to rapidly fatigue Your device measures your lactate threshold level using heart rate data and pace Turning Off Performance Notifications Some performance notifications appear upon completion of your activity Some performance notificat...

Page 68: ...ta is provided by Firstbeat Analytics VO2 max analysis is provided with permission from The Cooper Institute For more information see the appendix VO2 Max Standard Ratings page 134 and go to www CooperInstitute org Getting Your VO2 Max Estimate for Running This feature requires wrist based heart rate or a compatible chest heart rate monitor If you are using a chest heart rate monitor you must put ...

Page 69: ...ss index BMI resting heart rate data and vigorous activity history to provide a fitness age If you have a Garmin Index scale your device uses the body fat percentage metric instead of BMI to determine your fitness age Exercise and lifestyle changes can impact your fitness age NOTE For the most accurate fitness age complete the user profile setup Setting Up Your User Profile page 70 1 From the Garm...

Page 70: ...s data fields to one of your training screens to monitor your numbers throughout the activity Training Effect Aerobic Benefit Anaerobic Benefit From 0 0 to 0 9 No benefit No benefit From 1 0 to 1 9 Minor benefit Minor benefit From 2 0 to 2 9 Maintains your aerobic fitness Maintains your anaerobic fitness From 3 0 to 3 9 Impacts your aerobic fitness Impacts your anaerobic fitness From 4 0 to 4 9 Hi...

Page 71: ... occurs at approximately 90 of their maximum heart rate and between 10k and half marathon race pace For average runners the lactate threshold often occurs well below 90 of maximum heart rate Knowing your lactate threshold can help you determine how hard to train or when to push yourself during a race If you already know your lactate threshold heart rate value you can enter it in your user profile ...

Page 72: ...e the new FTP or Decline to keep your current FTP Conducting an FTP Test Before you can conduct a test to determine your functional threshold power FTP you must pair a chest heart rate monitor and a power meter with your device Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 117 and you must get your VO2 max estimate Getting Your VO2 Max Estimate for Cycling page 61 NOTE The FTP test is a challenging workout t...

Page 73: ...O2 max VO2 max is the maximum volume of oxygen in milliliters you can consume per minute per kilogram of body weight at your maximum performance Your device displays heat and altitude corrected VO2 max values when you are acclimating to high heat environments or high altitude Training load Training load is the sum of your excess post exercise oxygen consumption EPOC over the last 7 days EPOC is an...

Page 74: ...asurements per week Your VO2 max estimate is updated after outdoor runs or rides with power during which your heart rate reached at least 70 of your maximum heart rate for several minutes Indoor run activities do not generate a VO2 max estimate in order to preserve the accuracy of your fitness level trend You can disable VO2 max recording for ultra run and trail run activities if you do not want t...

Page 75: ...and frequency of your workouts 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 requires you to complete a few activities to l...

Page 76: ...plays your current Body Battery level and a graph of your Body Battery level for the last several hours 1 Press UP or DOWN to view the Body Battery widget NOTE You may need to add the widget to your widget loop Customizing the Widget Loop page 107 2 Press START to view a graph of your body battery level since midnight 3 Press DOWN to view a combined graph of your Body Battery and stress levels Blu...

Page 77: ...on readings for the last 24 hours Your most recent oxygen saturation reading The oxygen saturation percentage scale A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24 hours Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by viewing the pulse oximeter widget The widget displays your most recent blood oxygen saturation percentage a graph of your hourly average reading...

Page 78: ...er widget hold MENU 2 Select Options Pulse Ox Mode During Sleep Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear you can try these tips Remain motionless while the device reads your blood oxygen saturation Wear the device above your wrist bone The device should be snug but comfortable Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level while the device reads...

Page 79: ...ity 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 1 Hold MENU 2 Select User Profile Heart Rate 3 Select Max HR and enter your maximum heart rate You can use the Auto Detection feature to automatically record your maximum heart rate during an activity ...

Page 80: ...ng Anaerobic and muscular endurance increased power Setting Your Power Zones The values for the zones are default values based on gender weight and average ability 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 usin...

Page 81: ... hours of sleep sleep stages 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 73 Using Automated Sleep Tracking 1 Wear your device while sleeping 2 Upload your sleep tracking data to the...

Page 82: ...ctivity on your device Activity Tracking Settings Hold MENU and select Activity Tracking Status Turns off the activity tracking features Move Alert Displays a message and the move bar on the digital watch face and steps screen The device also beeps or vibrates if audible tones are turned on System Settings page 115 Goal Alerts Allows you to turn on and off goal alerts or turn them off only during ...

Page 83: ...onnect page 45 1 From the Garmin Connect app select or 2 Select Training Workouts Create a Workout 3 Select an activity 4 Create your custom workout 5 Select Save 6 Enter a name for your workout and select Save The new workout appears in your list of workouts NOTE You can send this workout to your device Sending a Custom Workout to Your Device page 75 Sending a Custom Workout to Your Device You ca...

Page 84: ...appears 3 Select START and select an option To do the workout select Do Workout To discard the workout select Dismiss To preview the workout steps select Steps To update the workout target setting select Target Type To turn off future workout notifications select Disable Prompt The suggested workout updates automatically to changes in training habits recovery time and VO2 max Turning Daily Suggest...

Page 85: ...an send them to your device All scheduled workouts sent to the device appear in the calendar widget When you select a day in the 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 Using Garmin Connect Training Plans Before you can dow...

Page 86: ... 3 Hold MENU 4 Select Training Intervals Edit Interval Type 5 Select Distance Time or Open TIP You can create an open ended interval by selecting the Open option 6 If necessary select Duration enter a distance or time interval value for the workout and select 7 Press BACK 8 Select Rest Type 9 Select Distance Time or Open 10 If necessary enter a distance or time value for the rest interval and sele...

Page 87: ... you to create a custom pace band based on distance and pace or distance and time You can also create a pace band for a known course to optimize your pace effort based on elevation changes You can create a PacePro plan using the Garmin Connect app You can preview the splits and elevation plot before you run the course Downloading a PacePro Plan from Garmin Connect Before you can download a PacePro...

Page 88: ...N and select View Splits to preview the splits 6 Press START to start the plan 7 If necessary select Yes to enable course navigation 8 Press START to start the activity timer Target split pace Current split pace Completion progress for the split Distance remaining in the split Overall time ahead of or behind your target time Stopping a PacePro Plan 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Stop PacePro Yes The device ...

Page 89: ...u can race a segment trying to match or exceed your personal record or other participants who have raced the segment NOTE When you download a course from your Garmin Connect account you can download all of the available segments in the course Strava Segments You can download Strava segments to your Descent device Follow Strava segments to compare your performance with your past rides friends and p...

Page 90: ...g a Segment to Adjust Automatically You can set your device to automatically adjust the target race time of a segment based on your performance during the segment NOTE This setting is enabled for all segments by default 1 From the watch face press START 2 Select an activity 3 Hold MENU 4 Select Training Segments Auto Effort Using Virtual Partner Your Virtual Partner is a training tool designed to ...

Page 91: ...an 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 press START 2 Select an activity 3 Hold MENU 4 Select Training Race an Activity 5 Select an option Select From History to select a previously recorded a...

Page 92: ... you can pause your training status You can continue to record fitness activities but your training status training load focus recovery feedback and workout recommendations are temporarily disabled Select an option From the training status widget hold MENU and select Options Pause Training Status From your Garmin Connect settings select Performance Stats Training Status Pause Training Status TIP Y...

Page 93: ... select Status To change the alarm time select Time To set the alarm to repeat regularly select Repeat and select when the alarm should repeat To select the type of alarm notification select Sounds To turn the backlight on or off with the alarm select Backlight To select a description for the alarm select Label To delete the alarm select Delete Starting the Countdown Timer 1 From the watch face ho...

Page 94: ...select Done To review the lap timers press MENU and select Review NOTE The Review option only appears if there have been multiple laps To return to the watch face without resetting the timers press MENU and select Go to Watchface To enable or disable lap recording press MENU and select Lap Key Adding Alternate Time Zones You can display the current time of day in additional time zones on the alter...

Page 95: ...3 Follow the on screen instructions Editing Your Saved Locations You can delete a saved location or edit its name elevation and position information 1 From the watch face press START 2 Select Navigate Saved Locations 3 Select a saved location 4 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...

Page 96: ...rest by name select Spell Search enter a name select Search Near and select a location 6 Select a point of interest from the search results 7 Select Go Navigation information appears 8 Press START to begin navigation Points of Interest 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...

Page 97: ...tion heading The device creates up to three courses You can press DOWN to view the courses 7 Press START to select a course 8 Select an option To begin navigation select Go To view the course on the map and pan or zoom the map select Map To view a list of turns in the course select Turn By Turn To view an elevation plot of the course select Elevation Plot To save the course select Save To view a l...

Page 98: ...vation Plot To change the course name select Name To edit the course path select Edit To view a list of ascents in the course select View Climbs To delete the course select Delete Using ClimbPro The ClimbPro feature helps you manage your effort for the upcoming climbs on a course You can view climb details including gradient distance and elevation gain before or in real time while following a cour...

Page 99: ...n object and press START Navigation information appears 6 Press START 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 press STOP 2 Select Back to Start and select an option To ...

Page 100: ...oint of your last saved activity if you have a supported map or are using direct routing A line appears on the map from your current location to the starting point of the last saved activity if you are not using direct routing NOTE You can start the timer to prevent the device from timing out to watch mode 7 Press DOWN to view the compass optional The arrow points toward your starting point Stoppi...

Page 101: ...ation select Review Navigating with the Around Me Feature You can use the around me feature to navigate to nearby points of interest and waypoints NOTE The map data installed on your 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 Press UP or DOWN to highlight a section of t...

Page 102: ...ng the Compass Heading 1 From the compass widget press START 2 Select Lock Heading 3 Point the top of the watch toward your heading and press START When you deviate from the heading the compass displays the direction from the heading and degree of deviation Altimeter and Barometer The device contains an internal altimeter and barometer The device collects elevation and pressure data continuously e...

Page 103: ...ete the selected activity select Delete 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 in...

Page 104: ...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 any saved activities 96 History ...

Page 105: ...g Numbers Changes the size of the numbers on the golf hole information screen ClimbPro Displays ascent planning and monitoring screens while navigating Club Prompt Displays a prompt that enables you to enter which club you used after each detected shot while playing golf Countdown Start Enables a countdown timer for pool swimming intervals Data Screens Enables you to customize data screens and add...

Page 106: ...Enables route statistics tracking for indoor climbing activities Routing Sets the preferences for calculating routes for the activity Routing Settings page 102 Scoring Enables or disables scorekeeping automatically when you start a round of golf The Always Ask option prompts you when you begin a round Scoring Method Sets the scoring method to stroke play or Stableford scoring while playing golf Se...

Page 107: ...e field Select Left Gauge or Right Gauge to add graphical dive gauges Select Reorder to change the location of the data screen in the loop Select Remove to remove the data screen from the loop NOTE Not all options are available for dive activities 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 Ma...

Page 108: ...e 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 maximum elevation values Heart Rate Range You can set...

Page 109: ...d for your activity type The System option uses the preferences from the system map settings Map Themes page 112 Use Sys Settings Enables the device to use the preferences from the system map settings Map Settings page 112 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...

Page 110: ...nter that appears during direct routing Auto Lap 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 1 Hold MENU 2 Select Activities Apps 3 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not available for all activities 4 Select t...

Page 111: ...Navigating 7 Select an option Select Run Screen to identify which data screen appears while running Select Climb Screen to identify which data screen appears while climbing Select Invert Colors to reverse the display colors when changing modes Select Vertical Speed to set the rate of ascent over time Select Mode Switch to set how quickly the device changes modes NOTE The Current Screen option allo...

Page 112: ...lect UltraTrac to record track points and sensor data less frequently UltraTrac page 104 NOTE Using GPS and another satellite system together can reduce battery life more quickly than using GPS only GPS and Other Satellite Systems page 104 GPS and Other Satellite Systems Using GPS and another satellite system together offers increased performance in challenging environments and faster position acq...

Page 113: ...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 Activities Apps 3 Select an activity 4 Select Reorder 5 Press UP o...

Page 114: ...s your current heart rate in beats per minute bpm and a graph of your average resting heart rate RHR History Displays your activity history and a graph of your recorded activities Intensity minutes Tracks your time spent participating in moderate to vigorous activities your weekly intensity minutes goal and progress toward your goal inReach controls Allows you to send messages on your paired inRea...

Page 115: ...et from the widget loop 7 Select Add 8 Select a widget The widget is added to the widget loop inReach Remote The inReach remote function allows you to control your inReach device using your Descent device Go to buy garmin com to purchase a compatible inReach device Using the inReach Remote Before you can use the inReach remote function you must add the inReach widget to the widget loop Customizing...

Page 116: ...remote function you must enable the remote setting on your VIRB camera See the VIRB Series Owner s Manual for more information 1 Turn on your VIRB camera 2 Pair your VIRB camera with your Descent watch Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 117 When the camera is paired a VIRB data screen is automatically added to activities NOTE The VIRB data screen is not available for dive activities 3 During an ac...

Page 117: ... of your average stress level for the last seven days 4 To start a breathing activity press START and follow the on screen instructions Customizing the My Day Widget You can customize the list of metrics displayed on the My Day widget 1 From the watch face press UP or DOWN to view the My Day widget 2 Hold MENU 3 Select My Day Options 4 Select the toggle switches to show or hide each metric Customi...

Page 118: ...ch face select Accent Color To change the background color select Bkgd Color To save the changes select Done Sensors Settings Compass Settings Hold MENU and select Sensors Accessories Compass Calibrate Allows you to manually calibrate the compass sensor Calibrating the Compass Manually page 110 Display Sets the directional heading on the compass to letters degrees or milliradians North Ref Sets th...

Page 119: ... select Calibrate Yes To enter the current elevation from the digital elevation model select Calibrate Use DEM To enter the current elevation from your GPS starting point select Calibrate Use GPS Barometer Settings Hold MENU and select 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 A...

Page 120: ...ap Track Color Changes the track log color Detail Sets the amount of detail shown on the map Showing more detail may cause the map to redraw more slowly Marine Sets the map to display data in marine mode Marine Map Settings page 112 Draw Segments Shows or hides segments as a colored line on the map Draw Contours Shows or hides contour lines on the map Map Themes You can change the map theme to dis...

Page 121: ... Navigation Heading Bug Setting Navigation Alerts You can set alerts to help you navigate to your destination 1 Hold MENU 2 Select 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 until you reach your final destination select Final ETE To set an alert when you stray from ...

Page 122: ... enable the battery saver feature during your normal sleep hours TIP You can set your normal sleep hours in the user settings on your Garmin Connect account 6 Select Low Battery Alert to receive an alert when the battery is low Customizing Power Modes Your device comes preloaded with several power modes allowing you to quickly adjust system settings activity settings and GPS settings to extend bat...

Page 123: ...time USB Mode Sets the device to use MTP media transfer protocol or Garmin mode when connected to a computer Reset Allows you to reset user data and settings Resetting All Default Settings page 124 Software Update Allows you to install software updates downloaded using Garmin Express Use the Auto Update option to enable your device to download the latest software update when a Wi Fi connection is ...

Page 124: ...Select Keys to turn on the backlight for key presses Select Alerts to turn on the backlight for alerts Select Gesture to turn on the backlight by raising and turning your arm to look at your wrist Select Timeout to set the length of time before the backlight turns off Select Brightness to set the brightness level of the backlight Customizing the Hot Keys You can customize the hold function of indi...

Page 125: ...Hold MENU 4 Select Sensors Accessories Add New 5 Select an option Select Search All Sensors 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 screen loop or a custom data field Extended Display Mode You can use Extended Display mode to display data screens from your Descent device on a compatibl...

Page 126: ...vice Approximately five hours of battery life remain Improving Foot Pod Calibration Before you can calibrate your device you must acquire GPS signals and pair your device with the foot pod Pairing Your Wireless Sensors page 117 The foot pod is self calibrating but you can improve the accuracy of the speed and distance data with a few outdoor runs using GPS 1 Stand outside for 5 minutes with a clea...

Page 127: ...ess of the GPS setting tempe Your device is compatible with the tempe temperature sensor You can attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed to ambient air so it provides a consistent source of accurate temperature data You must pair the tempe sensor with your device to display temperature data See the instructions for your tempe sensor for more informationwww garmin com manual...

Page 128: ...aximum 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 Mode Descent Mk2s Battery Life Descent Mk2 Battery Life Smartwatch mode with activity tracking and 24 7 wrist based heart rate monitoring Up to 7 days Up to 16 days GPS GLONASS mode Up ...

Page 129: ...ater 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 cause damage to the depth sensor or barometer Avoid extreme shock and harsh treatment because it can degrade the life of the product Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures c...

Page 130: ...omes with an extra long band you can wear over a thick exposure suit 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 press START 3 Press START 4 Select your language Is my smartphone compatible with my device The Descent device ...

Page 131: ...t an option Select Search All Sensors Select your sensor type You can customize the optional data fields Customizing the Data Screens page 99 My headphones will not connect to the device If your headphones were previously connected to your smartphone using Bluetooth technology they may connect to your smartphone before connecting to your device You can try these tips Turn off Bluetooth technology ...

Page 132: ... you do not plan to use the device again in the future This can be useful for dive shops that provide devices for rent 1 Hold MENU 2 Select System Reset Reset Tissues Resetting the Surface Pressure The device automatically determines the surface pressure using the barometric altimeter Large pressure changes such as during a flight can cause the device to automatically start a dive activity You can...

Page 133: ... 3 Reduce the backlight timeout Changing the Backlight Settings page 116 Reduce the backlight brightness Use UltraTrac GPS mode for your activity UltraTrac page 104 Turn off Bluetooth technology when you are not using connected features Connected Features page 42 When pausing your activity for a longer period of time use the resume later option Stopping an Activity page 26 Turn off activity tracki...

Page 134: ...n Connect page 46 2 Wait while the device syncs your data Syncing can take several minutes NOTE Refreshing the Garmin Connect app or the Garmin Express application does not sync your data or update your step count The floors climbed amount does not seem accurate Your device uses an internal barometer to measure elevation changes as you climb floors A floor climbed is equal to 3 m 10 ft Avoid holdi...

Page 135: ...verage vertical distance of ascent since the last reset Average Balance The average left right power balance for the current activity Average Cadence Cycling The average cadence for the current activity Average Cadence Running The average cadence for the current activity Average Descent The average vertical distance of descent since the last reset Average Distance Per Stroke Swimming The average d...

Page 136: ...or this data to appear Cadence Cycling The number of revolutions of the crank arm Your device must be connected to a cadence accessory for this data to appear Cadence Running The steps per minute right and left Cadence Gauge Running A color gauge showing your current cadence range Calories The amount of total calories burned CNS Your current central nervous system oxygen toxicity percentage COG Th...

Page 137: ...he destination elevation You must be navigating for this data to appear GPS The strength of the GPS satellite signal GPS Elevation The altitude of your current location using GPS GPS Heading The direction you are moving based on GPS 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 Grit The measurement of di...

Page 138: ...flow score for the current lap Lap GCT Balance The average ground contact time balance for the current lap Lap Grit The overall grit score for the current lap Lap Ground Contact Time The average amount of ground contact time for the current lap Lap Heart Rate The average heart rate for the current lap Lap Heart Rate Max The average percentage of maximum heart rate for the current lap Lap Left Peak...

Page 139: ...of strokes per minute spm during the last completed lap Last Lap Stroke Rate Paddle sports The average number of strokes per minute spm during the last completed lap Last Lap Strokes Swimming The total number of strokes for the last completed lap Last Lap Strokes Paddle sports The total number of strokes for the last completed lap Last Lap Swolf The swolf score for the last completed lap Last Lap ...

Page 140: ... 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 OTU Your current oxygen toxicity units Overall Ahead Behind Running The overall time ahead or behind of the target pace Pace The current pace PacePro Gauge Running Your current split pace and your target sp...

Page 141: ...ccurate temperature data Time in Zone The time elapsed in each heart rate or power zone Time of Day The time of day based on your current location and time settings format time zone daylight saving time Time of Day Seconds The time of day including seconds Timer The current time of the countdown timer Time Seated The time spent seated while pedaling for the current activity Time Seated Lap The tim...

Page 142: ...ccumulated work performed power output in kilojoules VO2 Max Standard Ratings These tables include standardized classifications for VO2 max estimates by age and gender Males Percentile 20 29 30 39 40 49 50 59 60 69 70 79 Superior 95 55 4 54 52 5 48 9 45 7 42 1 Excellent 80 51 1 48 3 46 4 43 4 39 5 36 7 Good 60 45 4 44 42 4 39 2 35 5 32 3 Fair 40 41 7 40 5 38 5 35 6 32 3 29 4 Poor 0 40 41 7 40 5 38...

Page 143: ... 5 04 Good From 2 79 to 3 92 Fair From 2 23 to 2 78 Untrained Less than 2 23 Females Watts per Kilogram W kg Superior 4 30 and greater Excellent From 3 33 to 4 29 Good From 2 36 to 3 32 Fair From 1 90 to 2 35 Untrained Less than 1 90 FTP ratings are based on research by Hunter Allen and Andrew Coggan PhD Training and Racing with a Power Meter Boulder CO VeloPress 2010 Appendix 135 ...

Page 144: ...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 145: ...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 146: ...5 77 79 89 90 storing data 46 Garmin Express 5 49 updating software 5 Garmin Pay 50 51 GLONASS 104 115 goals 83 GPS 104 115 settings 104 signal 124 125 green view 35 pin location 36 39 ground contact time 56 57 GroupTrack 48 H handicap 38 heading setting 113 headphones 123 Bluetooth technology 53 123 connecting 53 heart rate 33 54 61 alerts 55 101 monitor 54 55 58 60 61 67 pairing sensors 55 zones...

Page 147: ...stem settings 115 T target 36 83 tempe 119 125 temperature 66 119 125 text messages 43 tides 29 time 115 alerts 101 settings 115 zones and formats 115 time zones 116 timer 28 30 32 40 41 94 countdown 85 86 tones 25 85 TracBack 26 91 92 tracking 47 70 tracks 88 training 30 42 66 67 76 78 81 83 85 calendar 78 plans 74 77 78 Training Effect 59 62 training load 65 66 training status 59 65 66 76 84 tre...

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