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You can also add Connect IQ

 activity apps to your device using 

the Garmin Connect Mobile app (

Connect IQ Features

).

Starting an Activity

When you start an activity, GPS turns on automatically (if 

required). When you stop the activity, the device returns to 

watch mode.

1

From the clock, select 

START

.

2

Select an activity.

3

If necessary, follow the on-screen instructions to enter 

additional information.

4

If necessary, wait while the device connects to your ANT+

® 

sensors.

5

If the activity requires GPS, go outside, and wait while the 

device locates satellites.

6

Select 

START

 to start the timer.

NOTE: 

The device does not record your activity data until 

you start the timer.

Stopping an Activity

NOTE: 

Some options are not available for some activities.

1

Select 

STOP

.

2

Select an option:
• To follow your track back to the starting point of your 

activity, select 

TracBack

.

• To resume your activity, select 

Resume

.

• To save the activity and return to watch mode, select 

Save

.

• To discard the activity and return to watch mode, select 

Discard

.

• To suspend your activity and resume it at a later time, 

select 

Resume Later

.

Skiing

Going Cross-Country Skiing

Before you go skiing, you should charge the device (

Charging 

the Device

).

1

From the clock, select 

START

.

2

Select 

XC Ski

.

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.

6

Select 

LAP

 to record laps (optional).

7

Select 

UP

 or 

DOWN

 to view additional data pages (optional).

8

After you complete your activity, select 

STOP

 > 

Save

.

Going Downhill Skiing or Snowboarding

Before you go skiing or snowboarding, you should charge the 

device (

Charging the Device

).

1

From the clock, select 

START

.

2

Select 

Ski / Board

.

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 auto run feature is turned on by default. This feature 

automatically records new ski runs based on your movement. 

The timer pauses when you stop moving downhill 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).

8

After you complete your activity, select 

STOP

 > 

Save

.

Viewing Your Ski Runs

Your device records the details of each skiing or snowboarding 

run. You can view run details from the paused screen or while 

the timer is running.

1

Start a skiing or snowboarding activity.

2

Hold 

UP

.

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 clock, 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 additional data pages (optional).

9

After you complete your activity, select 

STOP

 > 

Save

.

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 clock, 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 additional 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 

UP

.

2

Activities

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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