background image

The Garmin logos should be right-side up.

4

Bring the device within 3 m (10 ft.) of the heart rate monitor.

After you put on the heart rate monitor, it is active and sending 

data.

TIP: 

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, see the 

troubleshooting tips (

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

).

Tips for Erratic Heart Rate Data

If the heart rate data is erratic or does not appear, you can try 

these tips.
• Reapply water to the electrodes and contact patches.
• Tighten the strap on your chest.
• 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 heart rate 

monitor can create static electricity that interferes with heart 

rate signals.

• Move away from sources that can interfere with your heart 

rate monitor.
Sources of interference may include strong electromagnetic 

fields, some 2.4 GHz wireless sensors, high-voltage power 

lines, electric motors, ovens, microwave ovens, 2.4 GHz 

cordless phones, and wireless LAN access points.

Using an Optional Bike Cadence Sensor

You can use a compatible bike cadence sensor to send data to 

your device.
• Pair the sensor with your device (

Pairing ANT+ Sensors

).

• Update your fitness user profile information (

Setting Up Your 

User Profile

).

• Go for a ride (

Going for a Ride

).

Foot Pod

Your device is compatible with the foot pod. You can use the 

foot pod to record pace and distance instead of using GPS when 

you are training indoors or when your GPS signal is weak. The 

foot pod is on standby and ready to send data (like the heart 

rate monitor).
After 30 minutes of inactivity, the foot pod powers off to 

conserve the battery. When the battery is low, a message 

appears on your device. Approximately five hours of battery life 

remain.

Foot Pod Calibration

The foot pod is self-calibrating. The accuracy of the speed and 

distance data improves after a few outdoor runs using GPS.

Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually

Before you can calibrate your device, you must pair your device 

with the foot pod (

Pairing ANT+ Sensors

).

Manual calibration is recommended if you know your calibration 

factor. If you have calibrated a foot pod with another Garmin 

product, you may know your calibration factor.

1

Hold 

UP

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

Sensors

 > 

Foot Pod

 > 

Cal. Factor

.

3

Adjust the calibration factor:
• Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low.
• Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high.

tempe

The tempe is an ANT+ wireless temperature sensor. You can 

attach the sensor to a secure strap or loop where it is exposed 

to ambient air, and therefore, provides a consistent source of 

accurate temperature data. You must pair the tempe with your 

device to display temperature data from the tempe.

Device Information

Viewing Device Information

You can view the unit ID, software version, and license 

agreement.

1

Hold 

UP

.

2

Select 

Settings

 > 

System

 > 

About

.

Device Care

NOTICE

Do not use a sharp object 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.
Avoid pressing the keys under water.
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 can occur, because it can cause permanent 

damage.

Cleaning the Device

NOTICE

Even small amounts of sweat or moisture can cause corrosion 

of the electrical contacts when connected to a charger. 

Corrosion can prevent charging and data transfer.

1

Wipe the device using a cloth dampened with a mild 

detergent solution.

2

Wipe it dry.

After cleaning, allow the device to dry completely.

Metal Watch Band Adjustment

If your watch includes a metal watch band, you should take your 

watch to a jeweler or other professional to adjust the length of 

the metal band.

Specifications

Battery type

Rechargeable, built-in lithium-ion battery

Battery life

Up to 6 wk.

Water rating

10 ATM*

Operating temperature range From -20º to 55ºC (from -4º to 131ºF)
Charging temperature range From 0º to 45ºC (from 32º to 113ºF)
Radio frequency/protocol

2.4 GHz ANT+ wireless technology
Bluetooth Smart device

*The device withstands pressure equivalent to a depth of 100 m. 

For more information, go to 

www.garmin.com/waterrating

.

Battery Information

The actual battery life depends on the features enabled on your 

device, such as activity tracking, smartphone notifications, GPS, 

internal sensors, and connected ANT+ sensors.

Battery Life Mode

Up to 20 hr.

Normal GPS mode

Up to 50 hr.

UltraTrac GPS mode with two-minute polling interval

Up to 6 wk.

Watch mode

Device Information

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Summary of Contents for Fenix 3

Page 1: ...f nix 3 Owner s Manual March 2015 Printed in Taiwan 190 01840 00_0C...

Page 2: ...ss 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 under license The Cooper Instit...

Page 3: ...7 Training with Running Dynamics 7 Color Gauges and Running Dynamics Data 7 Tips for Missing Running Dynamics Data 8 About VO2 Max Estimates 8 Getting Your VO2 Max Estimate for Running 8 Getting Your...

Page 4: ...Bike Cadence Sensor 17 Foot Pod 17 Foot Pod Calibration 17 Calibrating Your Foot Pod Manually 17 tempe 17 Device Information 17 Viewing Device Information 17 Device Care 17 Cleaning the Device 17 Met...

Page 5: ...vice in place When you connect the device to a power source the device turns on and the battery charge level appears on the screen 5 Charge the device completely Pairing Your Smartphone with Your Devi...

Page 6: ...and when you are on a chairlift The timer remains paused during the chairlift ride 6 If necessary start moving downhill to restart the timer 7 Select UP or DOWN to view additional data pages optional...

Page 7: ...w 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...

Page 8: ...elect an option Select Done to save and use the custom activity Select Edit Settings to customize specific activity settings Indoor Activities The f nix 3 device can be used for training indoors such...

Page 9: ...tivity calories Activity tracking can be enabled during the initial device setup or at any time NOTE Turning on activity tracking can decrease the battery life between charges 1 Hold UP 2 Select Setti...

Page 10: ...or time interval value for the workout and select 5 Select Rest Type 6 Select Distance Time or Open 7 If necessary enter a distance or time value for the rest interval and select 8 Select one or more...

Page 11: ...devices are already paired The HRM Run accessory has an accelerometer in the module that measures torso movement in order to calculate three running metrics cadence vertical oscillation and ground con...

Page 12: ...ycling VO2 max estimate You can use your Garmin device paired with a compatible heart rate monitor to display your running VO2 max estimate Your VO2 max estimate appears as a number and position on th...

Page 13: ...Heart Rate Zones 1 Hold UP 2 Select My Stats Recovery Advisor Status On 3 Go for a run Within the first several minutes of your run a recovery check appears showing your real time state of recovery 4...

Page 14: ...ustomizing Map Features Panning and Zooming the Map 1 While navigating select UP or DOWN to view the map 2 Hold UP 3 Select Pan Zoom 4 Select an option To toggle between panning up and down panning le...

Page 15: ...o view your live data on a Garmin Connect tracking page Activity uploads to Garmin Connect Automatically sends your activity to your Garmin Connect account as soon as you finish recording the activity...

Page 16: ...software update Setting Up Wi Fi Connectivity 1 Go to www garminconnect com start and download the Garmin Express application 2 Follow the on screen instructions to set up Wi Fi connectivity with Gar...

Page 17: ...tivity to black or white Accent Color Sets the accent color of each activity to help identify which activity is active Status Shows or hides the selected activity in the apps list Move Up Adjusts the...

Page 18: ...he Lap Alert Message You can customize one or two data fields that appear in the lap alert message 1 Hold UP 2 Select Settings Apps 3 Select an activity NOTE This feature is not available for all acti...

Page 19: ...Calibrating the Compass NOTICE Calibrate the electronic compass outdoors To improve heading accuracy do not stand near objects that influence magnetic fields such as vehicles buildings and overhead p...

Page 20: ...nging the Units of Measure You can customize units of measure for distance pace and speed elevation weight height and temperature 1 Hold UP 2 Select Settings System Units 3 Select a measurement type 4...

Page 21: ...3 Adjust the calibration factor Increase the calibration factor if your distance is too low Decrease the calibration factor if your distance is too high tempe The tempe is an ANT wireless temperature...

Page 22: ...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 yo...

Page 23: ...ivity Avg Stroke Dist The average distance traveled per stroke during the current activity Avg Vert Osc The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current activity Avg GCT The average amount o...

Page 24: ...current lap Lap Time The stopwatch time for the current lap Lap Vert Osc The average amount of vertical oscillation for the current lap Last Int Dist The distance traveled for the last completed inte...

Page 25: ...ICE YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE FOLLOWING SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT PLEASE READ THIS AGREEMENT CAREFULLY Garmin Ltd and its subsidiaries Garmin grant you a limited licens...

Page 26: ...maps 13 15 browsing 10 navigating 10 updating 1 menu 1 metronome 2 multisport 4 10 N navigation 13 15 Sight N Go 10 north reference 15 notifications 11 O odometer 11 open water swimming 4 P pairing A...

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