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3

Wait 30 seconds.

4

Insert the new battery with the positive side facing up.

NOTE: 

Do not damage or lose the O-ring gasket.

5

Replace the back cover and the four screws.

NOTE: 

Do not overtighten.

After you replace the heart rate monitor battery, you may need 

to pair it with the device again.

Data Management

NOTE: 

The device is not compatible with Windows

®

 95, 98, Me, 

Windows NT

®

, and Mac

®

 OS 10.3 and earlier.

Disconnecting the USB Cable

If your device is connected to your computer as a removable 

drive or volume, you must safely disconnect your device from 

your computer to avoid data loss. If your device is connected to 

your Windows computer as a portable device, it is not necessary 

to safely disconnect.

1

Complete an action:
• For Windows computers, select the 

Safely Remove 

Hardware

 icon in the system tray, and select your device.

• For Mac computers, drag the volume icon to the trash.

2

Disconnect the cable from your computer.

Deleting Files

NOTICE

If you do not know the purpose of a file, do not delete it. Your 

device memory contains important system files that should not 

be deleted.

1

Open the 

Garmin

 drive or volume.

2

If necessary, open a folder or volume.

3

Select a file.

4

Press the 

Delete

 key on your keyboard.

Troubleshooting

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.

The temperature reading is not accurate

Your body temperature affects the temperature reading for the 

internal temperature sensor. To get the most accurate 

temperature reading, you should remove the watch from your 

wrist and wait 20 to 30 minutes.
You can also use an optional tempe external temperature 

sensor to view accurate ambient temperature readings while 

wearing the watch.

Resetting Your Device

If the device stops responding, you may need to reset it.

1

Hold 

LIGHT

 for at least 25 seconds.

2

Hold 

LIGHT

 for one second to turn on the device.

Restoring All Default Settings

NOTE: 

This deletes all user-entered information and activity 

history.
You can restore all of the device settings to the factory default 

values.

1

Hold 

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

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://buy.garmin.com

, or contact your Garmin dealer 

for information about optional accessories and replacement 

parts.

Appendix

Data Fields

%FTP

: The current power output as a percentage of functional 

threshold power. 

%HRR

: The percentage of heart rate reserve (maximum heart 

rate minus resting heart rate). 

10s Avg. Balance

: The 10-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

10s Avg. Power

: The 10-second moving average of power 

output.

24-Hour Max.

: The maximum temperature recorded in the last 

24 hours.

24-Hour Min.

: The minimum temperature recorded in the last 

24 hours.

30s Avg. Balance

: The 30-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

30s Avg. Power

: The 30-second moving average of power 

output.

3s Avg. Balance

: The three-second moving average of the left/

right power balance.

3s Avg. Power

: The 3-second moving average of power output.

Ambient Press.

: The uncalibrated ambient pressure.

Average %HRR

: The average percentage of heart rate reserve 

(maximum heart rate minus resting heart rate) for the current 

activity.

Average Ascent

: The average vertical distance of ascent since 

the last reset.

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 HR

: The average heart rate for the current activity.

Average HR %Max.

: The average percentage of maximum 

heart rate for the current activity.

Average Pace

: The average pace for the current activity.

Average Power

: The average power output for the current 

activity. 

Average Speed

: The average speed for the current activity.

Average SWOLF

: The average swolf score for the current 

activity. Your swolf score is the sum of the time for one length 

plus the number of strokes for that length (

Swim 

Terminology

). In open water swimming, 25 meters is used to 

calculate your swolf score.

Avg. Balance

: The average left/right power balance for the 

current activity.

Avg. GCT

: The average amount of ground contact time for the 

current activity.

Avg. Lap Time

: The average lap time for the current activity.

Avg. Strk/Len

: The average number of strokes per length 

during the current activity.

Appendix

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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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