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2

Hold 

.

3

Select 

View Runs

.

4

Select 

UP

 and 

DOWN

 to view details of your last run, your 

current run, and your total runs.
The run screens include time, distance traveled, maximum 

speed, average speed, and total descent.

Hiking

Going for a Hike

Before you go for a hike, you should charge the device 

(

Charging the Device

).

1

From the watch face, select 

START

.

2

Select 

Hike

.

3

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

4

Select 

START

 to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

5

Start your activity.
The device records a track while you hike.

6

When you need to take a break or pause the device from 

tracking, select 

STOP

 > 

Resume Later

.

The device saves the status of your hike and enters low 

power mode.

7

Select 

START

 > 

Hike

 > 

Resume

 to resume tracking.

8

Select 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 to view other data pages (optional).

9

After you complete your activity, select 

STOP

 > 

Save

.

Auto Climb

When the auto climb feature is enabled for your activity, the 

device detects when you start climbing and transitions 

automatically to a different data page. You can enable auto 

climb in the activity settings for some activities, such as running, 

hiking, or climbing (

Activity App Settings

). You can also select 

the data page to be displayed and the ascent threshold used to 

detect a climb.

Running

Going for a Run

Before you go for a run, you should charge the device (

Charging 

the Device

). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for your run, 

you must pair the sensor with your device (

Pairing ANT+ 

Sensors

).

1

Put on your ANT+ sensors, such as a foot pod or heart rate 

monitor (optional).

2

From the watch face, select 

START

.

3

Select 

Run

.

4

When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device 

connects to the sensors.

5

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

6

Select 

START

 to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

7

Start your activity.

8

Select 

LAP

 to record laps (optional).

9

Select 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 to view other data pages (optional).

10

After you complete your activity, select 

STOP

 > 

Save

.

Using the Metronome

The metronome feature plays tones at a steady rhythm to help 

you improve your performance by training at a faster, slower, or 

more consistent cadence.

1

Hold 

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Apps

.

3

Select an activity.

NOTE: 

This feature is not available for all activities.

4

Select 

Metronome

 > 

Status

 > 

On

.

5

Select an option:
• Select 

Beats Per Minute

 to enter a value based on the 

cadence you want to maintain.

• Select 

Alert Frequency

 to customize the frequency of the 

beats.

• Select 

Sounds

 to customize the metronome tone and 

vibration.

6

If necessary, select 

Preview

 to listen to the metronome 

feature before you run.

7

Hold 

DOWN

 to return to the clock.

8

Go for a run (

Going for a Run

).

The metronome starts automatically.

9

During your run, select 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 to view the metronome 

screen.

10

If necessary, hold 

UP

 to change the metronome settings.

Biking

Going for a Ride

Before you go for a ride, you should charge the device 

(

Charging the Device

). Before you can use an ANT+ sensor for 

your ride, you must pair the sensor with your device (

Pairing 

ANT+ Sensors

).

1

Pair your ANT+ sensors, such as a heart rate monitor, speed 

sensor, or cadence sensor (optional).

2

From the watch face, select 

START

.

3

Select 

Bike

.

4

When using optional ANT+ sensors, wait while the device 

connects to the sensors.

5

Go outside, and wait while the device locates satellites.

6

Select 

START

 to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

7

Start your activity.

8

Select 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 to view other data pages (optional).

9

After you complete your activity, select 

STOP

 > 

Save

.

Swimming

NOTICE

The device is intended for surface swimming. Scuba diving with 

the device may damage the product and will void the warranty.

NOTE: 

The device cannot record heart rate data while 

swimming.

Going for a Pool Swim

Before you go for a swim, you should charge the device 

(

Charging the Device

).

1

From the watch face, select 

START

.

2

Select 

Pool Swim

.

3

Select your pool size, or enter a custom size.

4

Select 

START

 to start the timer.

History is recorded only while the timer is running.

5

Start your activity.
The device automatically records swim intervals and lengths.

6

Select 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 to view other data pages (optional).

7

When resting, select 

LAP

 to pause the timer.

8

Select 

LAP

 to restart the timer.

9

After you complete your activity, select 

STOP

 > 

Save

.

Activities

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Summary of Contents for epix

Page 1: ...epix Owner s Manual May 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01753 00_0A...

Page 2: ...ot be used without the express permission of Garmin Android is a trademark of Google Inc The Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Garmin is und...

Page 3: ...Viewing Your Personal Records 7 Restoring a Personal Record 7 Clearing a Personal Record 7 Clearing All Personal Records 7 Running Dynamics 7 Training with Running Dynamics 8 Color Gauges and Running...

Page 4: ...rt Rate Monitor 17 Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data 17 Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor 17 Foot Pod 17 Foot Pod Calibration 17 Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually 17 tempe 17 Device Information 18...

Page 5: ...nstructions in the appendix The device is powered by a built in lithium ion battery that you can charge using a standard wall outlet or a USB port on your computer 1 Plug the USB end of the cable into...

Page 6: ...en you stop the activity the device returns to watch mode 1 From the watch face select START 2 Select an activity 3 If necessary follow the on screen instructions to enter additional information 4 If...

Page 7: ...at a steady rhythm to help you improve your performance by training at a faster slower or more consistent cadence 1 Hold 2 Select Settings Apps 3 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not available...

Page 8: ...DOWN to return to the swim training screens 8 After you complete your activity select STOP Save Going for an Open Water Swim Before you go for a swim you should charge the device Charging the Device...

Page 9: ...our zones on the device or using your Garmin Connect account 1 Hold 2 Select My Stats User Profile Heart Rate Zones 3 Select Default to view the default values optional The default values can be appli...

Page 10: ...screen instructions 5 Disconnect the device Starting a Workout Before you can start a workout you must download a workout from your Garmin Connect account 1 Hold 2 Select Training My Workouts 3 Selec...

Page 11: ...e 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...

Page 12: ...ta values in the green blue or purple zones are typical for more experienced or faster runners Less experienced runners tend to exhibit longer ground contact times higher vertical oscillation and lowe...

Page 13: ...running only you must put on a heart rate monitor and pair it with your device For the most accurate estimate complete the user profile setup Setting Up Your User Profile and set your maximum heart r...

Page 14: ...ise and sunset alerts to sound a specific number of minutes or hours before the actual sunrise or sunset occurs 1 Hold 2 Select Clock Alerts 3 Select an option Select Til Sunset Status On Select Til S...

Page 15: ...ation and track to follow appear on the map History History includes time distance calories average pace or speed lap data and optional ANT sensor information NOTE When the device memory is full your...

Page 16: ...ding time distance elevation heart rate calories burned cadence VO2 max running dynamics an overhead map view pace and speed charts and customizable reports NOTE Some data requires an optional accesso...

Page 17: ...rences for the map data screen for the activity If the Use Sys Settings option is enabled the map data screen uses the preferences from the system map settings Map Settings Routing Sets the preference...

Page 18: ...xample every 1 mile or 5 kilometers 1 Hold 2 Select Settings Apps 3 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not available for all activities 4 Select Auto Lap 5 Select an option Select Auto Lap to tur...

Page 19: ...Connect IQ watch face select the name of the installed watch face 4 If using a pre loaded watch face select an option To change the background color select Background Color To add or change an accent...

Page 20: ...sounds such as key tones alerts and vibrations Units Sets the units of measure used on the device Changing the Units of Measure GLONASS You can enable the GLONASS option for increased performance in c...

Page 21: ...Warm up for 5 10 minutes Follow the care instructions Caring for the Heart Rate Monitor Wear a cotton shirt or thoroughly wet both sides of the strap Synthetic fabrics that rub or flap against the he...

Page 22: ...mode with all sensors connected features and activity tracking disabled Maximizing the Battery Life You can do several things to extend the life of the battery Reduce the backlight timeout Backlight...

Page 23: ...stem Restore Defaults Yes Getting More Information You can find more information about this product on the Garmin website Go to www garmin com outdoor Go to www garmin com learningcenter Go to http bu...

Page 24: ...on your user profile and maximum heart rate 220 minus your age Int Stroke Distance The average distance traveled per stroke during the current interval Int Stroke Rate The average number of strokes pe...

Page 25: ...t based on your GPS position Temperature The temperature of the air Your body temperature affects the temperature sensor Time in Zone The time elapsed in each heart rate or power zone Time of Day The...

Page 26: ...recycling symbol The WEEE symbol is attached to the product in compliance with the EU directive 2002 96 EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE It is intended to deter the improper dispos...

Page 27: ...erest POI maps browsing 11 navigating 11 updating 1 menu 1 metronome 3 multisport 4 11 N navigation Sight N Go 10 north reference 15 notifications 12 13 O odometer 12 open water swimming 4 P pairing A...

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